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Apple iPad Photos

Apple’s most anticipated launch since the iPhone just kicked off in San Francisco. A small army of journalists and bloggers are following the event live, and Apple's iPad photos are being released.

It's so much more intimate than a laptop and so much more capable than a smart phone," Jobs said.Read More

SPHERES robotic satellites fly in formation on space station

MIT has a set of robots called SPHERES (Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient Experimental Satellites) on board the International Space Station to test out algorithms for autonomous navigation and docking maneuvers. Each sphere is about 8" in diameter and has 18 sides.Read More

Siemens researchers are able to wirelessly transfer data at 500 Mbps using white LED light

In collaboration with the Heinrich Hertz Institute in Berlin, Siemens has achieved a data transfer rate of up to 500 megabits per second (Mbit/s), significantly bettering Siemens' previous record of 200 Mbit/s. Wireless data transport by means of light paves the way for new applications in the home as well as in industry and transportation. The researchers used an Ostar LED, one of the brightest LEDs on the market.Read More

Wireless car starter project starts car using a cell phone

Fed up with his frigid car, Aaron installed a remote starter to warm the car up before he got to it. This didn’t help at his work because his car was parked several hundred feet from his office - outside the range of his OEM starter. Aaron decided to make his starter work with GSM so he could start his car with a phone call from any distance.Read More

SilverPAC Advanced Thermostat provides intelligent HVAC control with a Smart Energy In-Home Display and 802.11 Wi-Fi

Live the Smart lifestyle with the SilverSTAT 7, a true advanced Smart Energy Thermostat that seeks to replace the standard household thermostat with an advanced home climate control system. SilverSTAT 7 not only provides all the features of an intelligent 7 day programmable thermostat, but also features Smart Energy In-Home Display (IHD) to help monitor utility usage and expenses for green energy management.Read More

RCA's Airnergy Device Charges Gadgets By Harvesting Energy From Wifi Signals

Gadgets have been powered by many means over the years, from the humble plug to the battery to wind-up radios. But now one company thinks it can take things a step further – and pluck power from the air simply by harnessing Wi-Fi signals.Read More

MagicJack to release module that routes free cell phone-based VoIP calls from home for about $40/year

The company behind the MagicJack, the cheap Internet phone gadget that's been heavily promoted on TV, has made a new version of the device that allows free calls from cell phones in the home, in a fashion that's sure to draw protest from cellular carriers.Read More

The Google Nexus One Android Cell Phone Officially Announced Today at CES 2010 Show in Las Vegas

The Nexus One belongs in the emerging class of devices which we call ‘superphones,’ with the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ chipset making it as powerful as your laptop computer of three to four years ago. It's our way to raise the bar on what's possible when it comes to creating the best mobile experience for consumers," said Andy Rubin, VP of Engineering. "We look forward to working with handset manufacturers and operators to bring more phones to market through this channel worldwide."Read More

Energy-Saving Product Uniquely Combines Brilliant LED Lighting and Wireless Ambient Sound

The LightSpeaker comes complete with a dimmable LED bulb and full-range speaker, and fits 5- and 6-inch recessed light fixtures with a standard Edison socket. The speaker uses a 20 watt high-performance, low-distortion digital amplifier to deliver energy efficient sound.Read More

ZOMM bluetooth wireless alert keeps you from losing your cell phone

ZOMM, a wireless leash for any Bluetooth-enabled phone, will sound an alarm if you walk away from your mobile phone, notifying you to turn around. The award-winning device also features call notification with speakerphone, a panic alarm and a feature that allows you to call emergency assistance from anywhere in the world with just one press of a button.Read More