I currently own 2 digital cameras, but I'm dying for a 3rd to add to the collection. It'd just be so nice to have a camera that can handle going anywhere that I can. Frankly, I really shouldn't have fragile devices on me most of the time, because I tend to be rough on them. Wouldn't it be nice to go for a swim and be able to take your camera with you? Well thankfully Speedo has a camera meant just for the water lovers out there.
Since Photokina, the world's leading trade fair for digital photography and creative imaging, is in full swing now, I have hearing about new cameras right and left. Cisco Systems is no exception as they have updated the UltraHD and MinoHD camera series.
We've grown used to our polished gadgets with plastic and metal casings. Yet, one man enjoys making his cameras out of something entirely different. Instead of hard metal pressed up against your eye, he's making fully functioning cardboard cameras. It's be a bit of a change from the usual, but you'd definitely stand out from the crowd.
Any photography lover can't help but have a little bit of an appreciation for pinhole camera photography. Now that doesn't necessarily mean that everyone wants to own yet another camera in order to achieve the look. If you do want to pick up that style, now it could be as simple as switching out your lens cap thanks to these SLR Pinhole Body Caps.
Panasonic has announced the successor to one of the highly sought after Micro Four Thirds shooter to date known as the Lumix DMC-GF1, which is the logically named Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. This compact mirrorless camera is also Panasonic's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens system camera, where it will feature a built-in flash to boot.
The Lumix GF2 will play nice with lenses from the Micro Four Thirds standard, which means the system is not only small but compact, and yet will not compromise ease of operation or image quality. Not only that, the Lumix GF2 will also be able to work with Panasonic's new 3D interchangeable lens, which is the LUMIX G 12.5mm/F12, letting you snap 3D photos without missing a beat.
What you are seeing here is Canon's Cross Media Station. It is technology that is probably years before public release, but it does some pretty amazing things.
To start, it is a wireless charger for a camera. I have seen wireless charging stations like the Powermat and Wildcharger before, and this thing has an indicator to show when your Canon camera has the correct amount of juice.
Another feature is its ability to sort out pictures on an HDTV. You can see in the video after the jump a spokesperson placing a camera on the station itself, and getting a patchwork quilt of pictures.
I had a chance to review the DXG-A80V a few months ago, and I was fortunate to review what looks to be the follow-up, the DXG-A85V.
The cameras certainly look alike, and they are both 1080p video-capable with a 3 inch Touchscreen display. One of the upgrades is that the DXG-A85V has a 12X Optical Zoom instead of the 5X that the A80V has. Both are capable of 1080p at 30fps (frames per second), but the A80V can do 1080i in 60fps, while the A85V can do 720p at that 60 frame rate.
You might be wondering what this photo to your left is supposed to show. Let's just say that I had another from my Source, but I found it a little too…what's the word I'm looking for…creepy.
In fact, the basic concept behind this concept camera is pretty creepy, to say the least. If you don't believe me, just watch the video after the jump. I'll go ahead and post the other photo too, in case you are really curious.
In this video, you will see someone with a 70x zoom lens stare at people down below, and the image is put on a screen. Then the user touches the people on the screen, and it just feels creepy to me. Maybe I am biased.
The Shoot and Share by 3M is a combination of the currently popular brand of "candybar" design cameras like the Flip and a pico-projector.
These two come together to make a product that allows the user to snap a 5 Megapixel picture or shoot a 720p (1280 x 720) video, and then immediately project it on a big screen. Any blank wall will do, and the image can be as large as 65 inches on its diagonal.
The Shoot and Share is powered by a USB that also allows for easy downloading to a computer. It is capable of about 20 hours worth of video, which is about 32GB.
Do you love how stereoscopic 3D technology has changed the way the consumer electronics scene worked this year? Perhaps you're sick of listening to arguments on which 3D viewing technology is best, and just want to get on with your life, but one thing's for sure – 3D is here to say, and it isn't going to go away anytime soon. Rollei too, wants to have a say in the world of stereoscopic 3D, and they are certainly not pulling any stops with their latest digital camera, the Power Flex 3D. Of course, that will be accompanied by a digital picture frame as well that does 3D, bringing a complete feast for your eyes. Rollei's new 3-D devices are equipped with the special Parallax barrier display technology, which allows you to view 3D images and videos without the need to wear a dorky looking pair of glasses – now how about that?
I had a chance to try out the Prime-8 Action Gorilla toy from I Love Robots, and I can honestly say that I like this one.
I'm not going to say love, as it is too strong of a word. I think I am a little too old to appreciate this toy, but adults will find it enjoyable. The Prime-8 is a toy robot that is shaped like a ball-shaped ape, and travels by way of arms on its sides. It can also stand up by means of retractable legs.
The remote control for this guy has a lot more buttons than most remote control toys. Besides sending the Prime-8 in the right or left direction, the user can shoot plastic rockets thanks to its detachable launchers. He or she can also make it Go Bananas, growl, and play games.
Don't you just love the wonders of miniaturization? That's what we have with the R/C Micro Metal Gyro Copter, where this unique little device ought to give you plenty of flying fun as your driveway is covered with snow, meaning you're stuck at home all day long. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, really, since ThinkGeek's latest $24.99 toy will help you spend your time irritating your other half with frequent buzzing around her in the kitchen. Be careful though, she might be tempted to just end your little piloting project by giving the R/C Micro Metal Gyro Copter a nice, hard whack with a fly swatter as she's doing her best to prepare a sumptuous dinner. This uniquely tiny copter sports a metal alloy-body, 3-channel control and a built-in gyro, now how about that? The inclusion of the gyro helps it to stay locked in the direction it is facing, and offers a much more precise movement in the air unlike other R/C copters. It takes 10 minutes of charging time to have this be a pest for five minutes – diminishing returns, yes, but its small size more than makes up for it. 
Radio Remote Control Car, RC Toy Car , R/C Car Toy - 1:28 Full Function RC Car (H0055317) | Packing: | PACKAGE: WINDOW BOX |
|---|---|
| Model NO.: | H0055317 |
| Standard: | Meas L. W. H.: 81.5 X 30.5 X 92 Cm |
| Productivity: | 5000PCS/Day |
| Unit Price/Payment: | FOB/SHENZHEN |
| HS Code: | 95038000 |
| Trademark: | hmtoys |
| Origin: | China |
| Min. Order: | 20ft container |
| Transportation: | by sea |
| Material: | Plastic |
| Function: | R/C |
| Type: | Car |
| Power: | Battery |
| Export Markets: | North America, South America, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, Oceania, Mid East, Eastern Asia, Western Europe |
Item No.: H0055317
Productname: Radio Remote Control Car, RC Toy Car, R/C Car Toy- 1: 28 Full Function RC Car (H0055317)
PACKAGE: WINDOW BOX
PRODUCT SIZE: (CM)
INNERBOX: 2
OUTERBOX: 48 PCS
MEAS L. W. H.: 81.5 X 30.5 X 92 CM
CUFT: 8.1
G. W: 19.5KG
N. W: 16KG
RC Car (2998) | Model NO.: | 2998 |
|---|---|
| Unit Price/Payment: | T/T, L/C |
| Trademark: | SoFine |
| Origin: | China |
| Min. Order: | 2000PCS |
| Transportation: | By Sea/By Air |
| Material: | Metal |
| Function: | R/C |
| Type: | Robot |
| Power: | Battery |
| Export Markets: | North America, South America, Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, Africa, Oceania, Mid East, Eastern Asia, Western Europe |
Rc car,
Diecast toy, metal car, electric car, remote control car, remote control toy, radio control car, radio control toy, diecast car
| Quantity for each carton(PCS) | Innor box(PCS) | Measure of carton | CBM | 1x20GP Quantity | Packing measure for each item | G.W (KGS) | N.W (KGS) | MOQ | ||||
| L (cm) | W (cm) | H (cm) | L (cm) | W (cm) | H (cm) | |||||||
| 6 | 51.0 | 40.0 | 51.0 | 0.11 | 1544 | 24.0 | 9.5 | 7.0 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 2000 | |
Specification:
*Wing span: 715mm;
*Glider weight: 208g;
*Power system: 7.2V 360mAh Ni-Mh battery included;
-requires 8pcs AA batteries for the transmitter (not included);
-AC adaptor: 7.2V 300mA included;
*Charging time: 2 hours;
*Flying time: about 8-10 minutes;
*Control distance: 150 meters;
*Maximum flying height: 200 meters;
*Frequency available: 27/40mhz;
*Full instruction;
Features:
*Its clark wing make it fly in wind (wind speed 3M/S);
*World famous Boeing B-17, newly emulation design;
*Special EPP foam material is durable enough to crash-resistant;
*Function: fly up and down, forward, turn left and right;
*Pre-assembled and ready to fly, it is easy to fly and control;
*Comes with undercarriages let it take off from ground;
*Equipped with bright LED lights so it can fly at night.
Specification:
1.Wing span: 485mm;
2.Glider weight: 114g;
3.Power system: 7.2V 180mAh Ni-Mh battery included;
4.requires 8pcs AA batteries for the transmitter (not included);
5.charged by the transmitter;
6.optional usb cable for charging included;
7.Charging time: 15-20 minutes;
8.Flying time: about 8-10 minutes;
9.Control distance: 150 meters;
10.Maximum flying height: 200 meters;
11.Frequency available: 27/40mhz;
12.Full instruction;
Features:
1.Its clark wing make it fly in wind (wind speed 3M/S);
2.World famous燤-10 MOSQUITO, newly emulation design;
3.Special EPP foam material is durable enough to crash-resistant;
4.Function: fly up and down, forward, turn left and right;
5.Pre-assembled and ready to fly, it is easy to fly and control;
6.Comes with undercarriages let it take off from ground;
7.Equipped with bright LED lights so it can fly at night.
Remember when you first watched Jurassic Park in the theatres, and was mesmerized at how Steven Spielberg held everything together without that much CGI compared to today? Well, the velociraptor certainly brought chills down my spine, which would make me approach this Robotic Velociraptor with a little bit of apprehension. At least I can always kick this around if it ever goes violent on me, since it is a whole lot smaller compared to the real deal. In the velociraptor's snout lies an infrared sensor which enables it to detect movement or objects. The moment it is locked onto its "prey," the dinosaur will then charge forward with feral howls and dervish-like spins. Should you choose to close its jaws by hand, it will remain tames but for a while, and if held closed for too long, it will start to whimper angrily. Want to enrage it like the Hulk? Just double-clicking its jaws and you will see tooth-filled jaws make a menace of itself. Powered by a quartet of AA and a trio of AAA batteries, the Robotic Velociraptor would make for a decent Christmas present for $49.95.
I was fortunate enough to have Fantasma Toys send me the Anti-Gravity Web Runner, but I want to make certain that my wife and kids knew I had it.
Why? Have you ever seen a spider scurry across your floors, walls, or ceilings? Now imagine that spider about 10 times its normal size. I would hate to have my wife or kids have a panic attack at the sight of the big arachnid that you see in the photo.
The Web Runner is a remote control spider that can not only go across the floor, but up the walls and even on the ceiling with 360 degrees of motion. It does so with its own patented air suction technology. Its legs will move in a creepy way, and its eyes glow an eerie red.
I had a chance to try out the Prime-8 Action Gorilla toy from I Love Robots, and I can honestly say that I like this one.
I'm not going to say love, as it is too strong of a word. I think I am a little too old to appreciate this toy, but adults will find it enjoyable. The Prime-8 is a toy robot that is shaped like a ball-shaped ape, and travels by way of arms on its sides. It can also stand up by means of retractable legs.
The remote control for this guy has a lot more buttons than most remote control toys. Besides sending the Prime-8 in the right or left direction, the user can shoot plastic rockets thanks to its detachable launchers. He or she can also make it Go Bananas, growl, and play games.
rc toy,rc hobby
Balsa-made;wingspan 1820mm;length 1700mm;wing area 63sq.dm;flying weight 4200g;engine need 26~35cc gas engine,o
RC 4ch plane ,rc petrol airplane.radio control plane
Product Description:
Extra 330L -30cc RC Airplane
Wingspan: 1820mm(71.7 in)
Length: 1700mm(66.9 in)
Wing Area: 63sq.dm(976.5sq.in)
Flying Weight: 4200g(11.3 lbs)
Engine Need: 26~35cc gas engine Or 2c 0.91~1.20 /4c 1.10~1.40 nitro engine
R/C Need: 4 channel,6 servo
Features:
1. High perofrmance scale aerobatic model aircraft
2. High quality balsa & plywood material
3. Light weight & strong construction
4. Aluminum wing tube
5. Aluminum stablizer tube
6. Hardware package included
7. High quality prepainter, fiberglass cowling and wheel pants
8. Nice looking color scheme, professional covering
We have reported on a lot of solar-powered planes before. Like the Solar Impulse, which is capable of a 26 hour flight, then there is the Zephyr, which broke the record for solar-powered unmanned flight.
This is the Cri-Cri, and it is a solar-powered plane that is really only designed for a quick flight. How quick? Try about 15
I usually keep a flashlight near the backdoor of my house, so it's handy if I need it, but this Solar Window Light would be just as useful. Instead of grabbing a normal flashlight when you need a little illumination, you could pull this light off of the window. After hanging out on the window all day long it'll have plenty of juice to keep you from tripping over random tufts of grass in your backyard.
Most toys are powered by batteries, especially those with mechanical motors and lights while emitting sounds for an even more engaging play experience. Well, most parents would also have noticed by now that purchasing batteries over and over again just to feed a particular toy can be quite taxing on the pocket, which is why there is this thing called "rechargeable batteries". However, there are even times when one can forget to juice up a particular set of batteries, and solar power is what we're looking at with the Solar Powered Race Car. This fun solar racer is agile enough to move along at 3m a second, and for £14.95 you get to build it from scratch to encourage thinking and motor skills in your little one. Capable of going up 30 degree slopes without any problem, the solar panel can be adjusted for optimum speed and power. Of course, if you want it to run and there isn't enough solar power to keep it going, you can always rely on a solitary AAA battery to have it move those wheels.
Although you can't exactly switch your entire world of gadgets into solar-powered ones, you can certainly take care of the smaller gadgets. Having some sort of a fan to keep you cool when you're not in the mood for air conditioning requires you to use more power from your car. However, if you picked up this Solar Power Auto Cooler you could easily handle taking some edge off of that heat.
In Namibia, Miss Emily Cummins is known as "The Fridge Lady". This is because she invented a solar-powered refrigerator that is can help many poverty-stricken Africans.
The solar-powered refrigerator works with two cylinders, one inside the other. The inner cylinder is metal while the outer one is wood or plastic. In between these two cylinders is either sand or soil, which can be soaked with water. The sun's rays heat the wet material, and as the water evaporates, the heat is removed from the inner cylinder. This keeps the fridge at a cool six degrees Celsius.
Let there be light – at least, that is what you will be saying to yourself when you bring home the Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750. Why so, you ask? Well, this is the first device of its kind – it is a light powered keyboard. This unique peripheral will juice itself up whenever there is light, even when indoors (so you don't have to bake yourself and get a nasty tan when using your computer), doing away with battery hassles of the past. Being the next big innovation where keyboard technology is concerned, even when you leave the Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750 in total darkness, it has enough juice to work for up to 3 months before requiring some sunshine to replenish its reserves.
Whether you call it soccer or football, this is one strange way to burn up some time. You can't help but love the occasional remote control gadget, but this is probably the strangest I've seen. Instead of knocking in those balls with mini players, it uses oversized shoes. I guess either way it'll do the trick and keep you occupied for a couple of hours.
Are you frustrated that whatever you tell your kids seem to fall on deaf ears? Then the Voice Control Helicopter might come in handy, although it is rather sad that you will need to fork out £39.99 to have a mechanical contraption obey your commands. This ingenious Voice Control Helicopter is smart enough to respond to your commands, and will be able to obey five pre-loaded commands. All you need to do is wear the microphone set (which somewhat resembles a Bluetooth headset) and start sending out commands to show who's boss. You will be able to tell it to start its engines, head up higher or go lower, to hover in mid-air or even move forwards and backwards. Not only that, there are LED lights that make it look all the more cooler, while juicing up the Voice Control Helicopter is a snap. Folks who speak in French or Spanish will also be able to have a go at it, making this a truly intercontinental flight.
I'm sure that you all remember Hot Wheels, and how you can race them on flat surfaces and specially made tracks, with the occasional loop-de-loop.
Now Hot Wheels cars are remote controlled. That's right, Hot Wheels actually made their tiny cars into R/C cars.
I have no idea how fast they go, but they are very unique in their ability to fold up and stash themselves within their own controllers, which are about the size of iPhones. These controllers have the same stickers and colors of the cars, so you know what controller controls what car.
Every Christmas has the one item that will be red hot like the Cabbage Patch Kids or Tickle Me Elmo. This year, it could easily be the Dave the Funky Shoulder Monkey.
You can watch a video of it after the jump of how it works. It can attach to shoulder with a button and a velcro strap, and it is just like having a real monkey on your shoulder, but cleaner!
The user can make it act like a monkey with a remote control. You can go into a conversational mode by having it nod its head. It can then beat some imaginary drums with its arms.
Desk Pets International (HK) Limited might not be a name that most of you out there are familiar with, but they are actually the creator of interactive micro-robotic toys and gadgets that offer big-play value. Well, the company has just announced its latest addition to the market which is known as the Trekbot, a special hubless micro-robotic racer. This unique toy will be accompanied by a signature patent pending 5-function USB remote control that basically enables racers to perform sharp turns, headstands, and full flips without compromising on the speed at which it zips around. Features include a built-in USB charger for the Trekbot to get juiced up just about anytime, anywhere without having to rely on a specific type of power outlet.