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A Teenager invented a device which charges Mobile Phone in 20 seconds
An Indian-American teenager has captivated the attention of tech giants Google for her possible groundbreaking invention which charges a mobile phone in 20 seconds fixed. The super-fast charging device is actually dubbed a super-capacitor by 18 year old Eesha Khare, of Saratoga, as she took home $50,000 from the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix.
The device can certainly make waiting hours for mobile phone to charge a thing of the past along with the gizmo packs more energy into a lesser space compared to conventional phone batteries and takes the charge for more time. The super-capacitor is elastic and small , and is capable to manage 10,000 recharge cycles, a lot more than regular batteries by a factor of 10.
Until now, Khare has only utilized her super-capacitor to power a light-emitting diode (LED), however she views a bright future that one day will see her device powering mobile phones, cars as well as any gadget that needs a rechargeable battery.
Proceeding to Harvard, Khare told CBS San Francisco that this is simply the beginning which she will 'be setting the world on fire' from here. When NBC News questioned what motivated her to work with the energy-storage technology. 'My cell phone battery always dies', she told NBC News.
Devoted to nanochemistry able Khare to reduce the size of her invention. 'Really working at the nanoscale to make significant advances in many different fields.'
Via: dailymail.co.uk
Google Glass: Google's latest and hottest gadget
Google's latest and hottest gadget is the Google Glass it needs a little introduction. Since its public unveiling in April 2012, the tiny head-mounted Android computer has been collecting controversy and sociological analysis. It is currently available in limited beta to eminent members of the tech community and to a selection of Glass Explorers.
Google Glass is a wearable computer with an optical head-mounted display (OHMD) that is being developed by Google in the Project Glass research and development project, with a mission of producing a mass-market ubiquitous computer. Google Glass displays information in a Smartphone-like hands-free format, that can communicate with the Internet via natural language voice commands.
While the frames do not currently have lenses fitted to them, Google is considering partnerships with sun-glass retailers such as Ray-Ban or Warby Parker, and may also open retail stores to allow customers to try on the device. The Explorer Edition cannot be used by people who wear prescription glasses, but Google has confirmed that Glass will eventually work with frames and lenses that match the wearer's prescription; the glasses will be modular and therefore possibly attachable to normal prescription glasses.
Via: wikipedia.org
The awesome Galaxy Gear Smart Watch revealed
Lately, Samsung revealed their Galaxy Gear smart watch, a couple before the official opening of the IFA Berlin trade show. After an early reveal of the Gear on the wrists of Icona Pop singers in New York, Samsung Chief executive officer J.K. Shin announced the main thing in the Tempodrom event venue, in front of exactly what we're informed is a crowd of 2, 500 people.
The device's specs are quite less exciting compared to what was rumored : a 1.63-inch, 320 x 320 pixel Super AMOLED screen, a 1.9-megapixel camera (put on the wristband), an 800MHz processor, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage space.
If perhaps you're questioning what exactly that camera could be used for, here’s: Memographer. It's a feature that allows users pictures and videos on the move and shares them on social networks. Definitely, that doesn't appear as well revolutionary, however the reality that you are able to do it from your own wrist without taking the phone from your pocket it makes a bit more useful.
Gear provides support for voice operation, allowing the user hands-free calls right away from the watch. Additionally you can music played on a Samsung Galaxy device, and it has a built-in pedometer that can be used to monitor physical activity.
Samsung describes Galaxy Gear the "perfect partner for the Galaxy Note 3." The Gear will ship with the Note 3 and is fully compatible with it. Samsung doesn't go into details on compatibility with other devices, but claims the Gear will be compatible with the Galaxy range.
Via: mashable.com
Charge Mobile Phones or any USB handheld device using Heat
This innovative thermo-electric pot recycles waste heat and generates on-demand power for your electronic device; it can charge any USB handheld device, using heat. It is durably designed for outdoor adventures. It will work over any heat source, including open flame.
The PowerPot is a thermo-electric generator, so it converts any heat source directly into a power that charges your USB handheld device. Add water to the PowerPot and place it over a heat source. Plug in your device (don't worry, the cord is flame-resistant!) And it'll charge just as fast as it does from a standard outlet. Heat the pot over a stove, campfire, wood stove, propane/butane heat source, home range, or even a hot spring!
The PowerPot is waterproof, flame-resistant, and extremely portable weighing in at just 12 ounces! Unlike solar panels, it works anytime even in bad weather, at night, and indoors! It's more than just an iPhone charger the PowerPot can charge any Smartphone, GPS navigation, GoPros, digital cameras, lights, headlamps, radios, water purifiers, etc. Wake up to a hot cup o' joe and some extra juice to your electronic devices, all provided by the PowerPot.
Via: thepowerpot.com
A Ring which can unlock doors, phones and transfer information
The NFC Ring which can be used to unlock doors, mobile phones, transfer information and link people. The best of all the NFC Ring glides right onto your finger - no updates, no charging, and no worry.
Unlock your Smartphone or tablet
Now when you take your phone out of your pocket just slide your hand under and the NFC Ring will unlock it. It couldn't be simpler! The NFC Ring comes with two inlays, public and private so you can keep private information as private as you want.
Share & Transfer information
You can use your NFC Ring to share Wi-Fi information, links to websites, links to pictures, contact information or whatever you think is suitable to be passed securely to your friend’s Smartphone’s and tablets.
You can also use your NFC Ring to start apps with custom settings (parameters) which makes it a really easy way to personalize the app experience to match your ring.
Want to be able to use your ring to open your house?
No problem. Just grab yourself an NFC enabled door lock install it and your NFC Ring will work with it.
Via: nfcring.com
Sunglasses with built in 8 Megapixel Camera
Pivothead is a variety of sunglasses stops the need to carry camera equipment out throughout extreme sports or outdoor discovery. The sunglasses appear to be built with an 8 megapixel camera built on the bridge of the glasses.
Via: futuristicnews.com
Paper Thin Smartphones can easily Folded
Gadgets that can be easily folded are something which sci-fi writers usually wish about for countless years. However, we’re confident that we’ve not actually heard about someone thinking up that could transform shapes to show incoming calls as well as a notification. Although, a new development of radical paper-thin gadgets could certainly make this impossible vision occur a reality soon. Designed by Canadian experts from Queen’s University working in British company Plastic Logic which is a leader in plastic electronics, the elastic electrophoretic display is called MorePhone and also has embedded alloy wires that pull and deform on the screen to enable it to show notifications by curling up.
The Smartphone is paper thin with a thin plastic display together with 'smart memory' wiring that curl up a single corner of the gadget or up to three corners to indicate incoming calls to notifications. Users can even modify curling styles in order that the curling up in a particular corner signifies various notifications. Users can also modify the display to display curls bending down and up whenever an important message is received.
Industry experts point out that elastic display technologies and Smartphones based upon thin film can give significantly new methods of interacting which is very different from what our typical gadgets offer today. In the mean time, Smartphones put in silent mode is able to only vibrate or provide a low volume beep to signify a new call.
In spite of this, occasionally the user misses these types of signals and results in missing important calls. But, a visual notification just likes a phone that changes its shape whenever it receives a call in silent mode might help significantly decrease the chances of individuals not getting important notifications. Experts say that the technology continues to be enhanced significantly and can be released on the market as soon as within the following years.
Via: gizmowatch.com
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Apple iWatch 2 Wristband Concept
The ADR Studio is famous to play with Apple gadgets and also for creating concept gadgets a lot more close better part of our lifestyle. In 2010, ADR Studios presented the idea of iWatch, a lot of people attempted to provide a material form to their design by mounting a 6th Generation iPod Nano on a wrist band.
In those days, individuals thought the way they created such an awesome use of the iPod in a manner that individuals not knew about. On the other hand, the original iWatch concept was never taken by Apple but somehow ADR Studio kept working on it and then today after two years they are returned and even prepared to begin working a lot more perfect as well as stylish iWatch 2 concept.
Proposed iWatch 2 Features:
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- RSS Reader
- 32GB Memory
- Front Face Camera
- Weather Forcast System
- Sync with iPhone, iPod and a LCD Projector
- Concept iWatch 2 Accessories:
- A slim black slide to open box
- Alluminium chasis
- Polycarbonate main body
- PK2 Kevlar insert
- Bracelet in 5 colors
Keep in mind, iWatch 2 is simply a concept for the moment, for this to take a real form companies like Apple would need to seize real steps. Up to now everyone has been thinking with this concept that either it is essential or maybe an accessory. In spite of this, various people have different viewpoint regarding it but we definitely see a new beginning.
Via: chillopedia.comFuture of Personal Headset: The Sound Band
The Sound Band is a wireless headset that produces high-quality personal audio without preventing ambient sound. Either at the workplace or play, Sound Band transforms the competition with a new standard in personal audio electronics.
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Goodbye to the classic headset.
With the use of leading-edge surface-excitation sound development, Sound Band behind the ear, eliminating the need for traditional in-ear speakers as well as leaving the ear canal open to the ambient environment. The user experiences outstanding audio quality, with clean treble and even resonant bass, all while being allowed to carry on a conversation and stay aware of the world around them.
Hello to the future of personal audio device.
Sound Band makes use of Waves Audio, a worldwide leader in recording studio software, to optimize performance as well as ensure high-fidelity sound. Onboard aptX audio compression effectively eliminates audio latency periods, delivering real-time audio for a wide range of uses.
How can you use it?
Sound Band enhances communication, facilitates learning and improves experiences in almost any setting. Here are a few examples:
- Phone calls
- Personal music
- Action sports
- Skype video/audio calls
- Language translations
- Gaming
- Museum tours
- Military & police communication
- Private security
- Industrial
- Call centers
- Theme parks
Via: hybratech.com
Portable Guitar Practice Device: The PocketStrings
For those who are playing the guitar or just have actually hoped to play the guitar then you need to look at this, a PocketStrings Portable Guitar Practice Device. It's just so easy. If you intend to be like the guitar gods and goddesses on top, you must practice as much as you can. In fact, the PocketStrings Portable Guitar Practice Device helps you practice almost anyplace without disturbing other people.
Find out, slide open up your PocketStrings Portable Guitar Practice Device and you'll expose a section of a guitar neck with real frets and strings. You were able to practice your chords without bringing along your whole guitar. You can practice anywhere ( on the bus or train , in the dentist's office, even under the table in boring office meetings ) without making a lot of sound. When you're done, just slide the PocketStrings Portable Guitar Practice Device closed and slip it in your pocket.
The PocketStrings Portable Guitar Practice Device:
- Practice your guitar chords wherever you roam - without bothering anyone.
- Great for beginners and experts (ABP - always be practicing)!
- Portable and durable.
- Features real strings and real frets - plus a strum pad for rhythm.
- Strings are able to be adjusted and replaced.
- Dimensions:
- Closed: approx. 8" x 2" x 1"
- Open: approx. 13.25" x 2" x 1"
Swimming Goggles Health and Performance Tracker
Health experts and trackers have quickly turned out to be a lot more modern since the level of competition to observe the health of some athletes and fitness junkie’s ramps up. However a single group of athletes have seemingly been disregarded when it comes to wearable monitoring equipment for swimmers. An innovative new alternative has developed which could assist swimmers enhance not just their health, but their swimming conditions.
Image: designboom.com
A part of the attractiveness of making use of the Instabeat is the fact it can be clipped to almost any standard set of swimming goggles. Placed as a funding project on IndieGogo, the device is scheduled to go on sale a while in October for $229.
Via: dvice.com
The Days of the Transparent Smartphone
The Taiwan’s Polytron Technologies is a subsidiary of US firm Polytronix. Polytron wants to transform the method we see and deal with glass which is among mankind’s most well-known inventions. Polytron creates huge projection touch screens, selectively opaque glass, holographic glass, LED-impregnated glass, color-changing glass, rainbow glass, as well as glowing glass. Today, they’ve put their views on transparent glass Smartphone's.
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Polytron targets to finalize their Smartphone by the end of 2013 , moreover at least one breathless blogger believes it’ll become a competitor of Apple’s iPhone , comparing by the prototype Polytron provides more work ahead of them . However the phone’s transparency, its main appeal, is an issue they’ve already solved. The firm’s flagship product, Polyvision Privacy Glass, is an electrically switchable, selectively opaque or simply transparent pane of glass.
Each Polyvision Privacy pane is a sandwich of glass, conductive material, and liquid crystal film. In its own natural state, the central crystalline structure is randomly oriented, scattering incoming light to make the surface opaque. But when an electric current is introduced, the liquid crystals line up and become transparent, transmitting light from one side to the other.
Polytron additionally creates a huge transparent touchscreen monitor known as the Polytouch Frame. Probably both of these technologies combine in their transparent Smartphone.
Generally speaking, it’s awesome to see transparent Smartphone’s get shape. Yet the technology behind them isn't new. Samsung, for instance, continues to be tested with transparent screens for several years.
Via: singularityhub.com
Dual Music player: A Portable music player
Enjoy your audio CDs while traveling with the used of DMP (dual music player). DMP is a portable music player that supports CD and MP3 files. You can use by a MP3 player carrying usually, otherwise it became a CD player by open both sides. It is able to use with Bluetooth headphone. You don't need two device to listen to music anymore. The device designer is Yong-Seong Kim.
Via: coroflot.com
Analyze Any Urine Sample via Smartphone
The Inventor Myshkin Ingawale who's best known for developing a needle-free test for hemoglobin got some laughs when he unveiled his latest project. It's revolutionary, he said, and will one day put your future "in the toilet."
Background: Ingawale and a small team have developed uChek, a smartphone app that analyzes your urine. If it gets through the app store's screening process, it'll be the first app that can visually analyze any urine sample with any type of urine test.
A lot of people living with chronic diseases, like diabetes, rely on urine analysis to easily check for chemical changes. The dipstick is the standardized way to test urine: you pee into a cup, then dip the stick into the cup. Boxes on the stick change color based on what's in the urine. A certain box changes shade for an excess of proteins, another changes for the number of leukocytes. Problem is, there's no standard dipstick: different dipsticks change different colors. And they're not always easy to read with the naked eye.
uChek creates a cheap, universal way to read urine tests by standardizing those color indicators. How? Creators upload color "keys" saying blue means this, orange means that, and so on.
With the colors standardized, you can test your urine using any generic urine test. First you place your dipstick in a color-correction sleeve--sort of a little rainbow palette that makes sure your phone's camera is properly adjusted to the room's light--then you snap a photo of the stick. The app analyzes the colors, then spits out statistics on your urine. More importantly, it spits out understandable statistics: you can click on a specific stat to determine what it means. Do you have leukocytes? Tap to learn that's potentially caused by a urinary tract infection.
At the talk, Ingawale explained how the technology could eventually be added to bathrooms, giving you a free urine test whenever you, uh, go.
Via: popsci.com
Via: popsci.com