May 6, 2008
Who Designed The HTC Touch Diamond?
So with all the press the HTC Touch Diamond is getting, no one's really discussing its origins. Sure it's HTC branded but the smartphone is actually a collaboration between HTC in Taiwan and One & Co. in San Francisco. HTC has the hardware chops but One & Co. knows how to meld the minimalist with the meaningful. Hit the jump for more beauty shots.
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HTC Touch Diamond
HTC just released it's "iPhone Killer" dubbed the Touch Diamond. It's powered by Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, comes with a 2.8" VGA touch screen, GPS, WiFi, and 3G. Hit the jump for the full list of specs.
So what do you think? HTC did a great job with the interface but underneath it all it's still Windows Mobile. iPhone killer?
- HTC Touch Diamond Key Specifications
- Size: 102 x 51 x 11.33mm
- Weight: 110 g
- Connectivity: WCDMA / HSPA: 900/2100MHz. HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and HSUPA
- Operating system: Windows Mobile® 6.1 Professional
- Display: 2.8-inch VGA touch screen
- Camera: 3.2MP, with video calling
- Internal memory: 4 GB Internal Storage, 256 MB flash, 192 MB RAM,
- Bluetooth: 2.0 with EDR
- Wireless: WiFi 802.11b/g
- GPS: GPS/AGPS
- Interface: HTC ExtUSB™ (mini-USB and audio jack in one; USB 2.0 High-Speed)
- Battery: 900 mAh
- Talk time: GSM: up to 4 hours
- Standby time: GSM: up to 300 hours/100 hours with push email
- Chipset: Qualcomm® MSM 7201A™ 528MHz
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May 5, 2008
Pleo Shall Have His Revenge
Sure Pleo may be no match for a Battlebot but mark my words,
"On the 1st year when tiny calves grow to become lords of their shepherds, will the Earth see them exact their revenge on those machines of unholy purpose and nature."
They don't call 'em thunder lizards for nothing.
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April 10, 2008
My Assistant Is A Cube
Because it does it all. Tame is a concept device, cube like in nature, that syncs with all your other devices and applications. You store different status messages on each face of the cube and just by rotating it, activate that status. Now your phone, voicemail, Facebook, Myspace, twitter, etc. all reflect the same status message. There's even a web application that reports the status of everyone equipped with a Tame cube. The color coded system correlates with the color you set on your Tame cube so people know your availability at a glance.
via Greener Gass
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Robot Remote In Action
Remember my post about Toshiba's universal robot remote control called ApriPoco? Here it is in action. Do Want!
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April 4, 2008
Nexi Wants To Be Liked
Those crazy kids at MIT labs are at it again. This time their collaborative efforts have netted a new robot called Nexi. It has a Segway-like body with articulated limbs and a face that can convey a simple range of emotions. Those MIT lab rats are studying how social relationships develop so Nexi's main task is to observe and interact. It just wants to be liked by you.
It's interesting how the Japanese and Koreans often design their bots to be animal or child-like with very anthropomorphic characteristics while western robotics tend to favor human likeness.
Hit the jump to see Nexi.
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April 1, 2008
Innocent Robots Curb Our Anger
If you recall, I blogged about my new Turtle God which just so happens to be Toshiba's latest universal remote control robot. Those big doe eyes and cute disposition has a purpose. We have a tendency to lash out when things don't go our way, like flinging a remote across the room when it doesn't work, or smacking a cable box when it won't... um, cable. Toshiba hopes by making their robots as innocent as Bambi, we'll think twice about smacking it when it refuses to change channels.
via Crunch Gear
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March 30, 2008
How To Call A Deaf Dog
A cool story about a dog owner distraught with how to could call his deaf dog. So he fashioned a vibrating collar from the guts of an RC car. Make has all the info and if you have a weekend, you can build one too.
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March 25, 2008
Robotic Universal Remote Is My New Turtle God
Toshiba may have lost the HD format war but the company still manages to kick out neat ideas like the ApriPoko, a robot universal remote that learns by watching and asking you questions. It doesn't walk despite having feet but it does have some amazing eyes. Anytime it detects IR signals, it speaks up and asks, "what did you just do?" Tell it what you did and it memorizes it.
Couch potatoes will LOVE this thing. They don't even have to move their hands now. Just shout what you want because every wish is your command.
via Asahi
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March 15, 2008
Biometric Feelings
Emocare's latest watch, the BT2, takes the cake for being the most complete "big brother watchin' your emotions" solution I've seen. It measures almost every biometric reading possible and sends it to a computer. Now you're employers know how you're feeling and how you react in different situations.
This is how I imagine Disney Theme Parks keeps their minions employees in check. As soon as your smile begins to crack, the watch alerts park authorities. The first rule for working at Disney Theme Parks is to ALWAYS SMILE.
via Gizmodo
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