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portal technology in the real world

filed under: digital imaging | interactive | video games

Portal in Real Life

Inspired by the mind-bending transportation technology in last year’s sleeper hit game Portal, this video clip uses digital augmented reality technology to produce a similar effect in the real world.

Created by EmmanuelMFr of France’s Total Immersion, the illusions in the video really are reminiscent of those in the game…

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April 29th, 2008 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

tiny wireless camera goes anywhere, even underwater

filed under: digital imaging | gadgets

RC_12 Mini Spy Wireless Cam

Measuring just 0.7″ x 1.4″ x 0.6″, and weighing in at about 0.5 ounce, this miniature camera can fit just about any place you can imagine. Just charge it up, and it’ll capture full color images and transmit them to a wireless receiver.

RF System Lab’s RC-12 wireless mini cam can send video over distances as far as 30 meters away (about 98 feet)…

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April 29th, 2008 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

redpost signbeta: linux pic frame gets an upgrade

filed under: computing | digital imaging | hacks-mods

RedPost Signbeta Linux Picture Frame

Almost a year ago a RedPost made news with their hackable Linux picture frame, the RedPost/Kit. Today, the guys at RedPost announced Kit’s better, faster, stronger kid brother, the Signbeta.

While it certainly can be used as a digital picture frame, RedPost’s real mission is to replace wasteful paper-covedred bulletin boards with an electronic version…

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April 6th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

ipods and iphones get the photoshop treatment

filed under: digital imaging | geek art & craft | media players

iPhone Last Supper by Travis Hammond

What happens when the world’s most popular media players meet the art world? You get some awesomely great images mashing up some familiar scenes with iPhones and iPods.

Photographer and digital artist Travis Hammond takes iconic photos and seamlessly integrates images of iPods and iPhones to create some really wonderful scenes…

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March 30th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

mario gets real (weird)

filed under: digital imaging | strange and wonderful | video games

Real Mario Render by Pixeloo

What if Mario weren’t a cartoony video game character? Artist Pixeloo set out to answer that question when creating this “realistic” rendering of Nintendo’s little Italian plumber.

While it’s some pretty amazing graphic work, “real” Mario isn’t quite as endearing as he’s been in previous incarnations…

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March 16th, 2008 5 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

sony xperia x1 mobile takes aim at iphone

filed under: digital imaging | media players | mobile tech

Sony Xperia X1 Front

Sony Ericsson today revealed their new XPERIA X1 smartphone, and it looks like it could be a serious contender in the battle for mobile supremacy. With a slick, modern user interface and industrial design to match, the phone is clearly designed to compete with Apple’s iPhone Juggernaut…

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February 10th, 2008 6 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

iphone zoom lens: get ready for your close-up

filed under: digital imaging | media players | mobile tech

iphone zoom lens

If you happen to own an iPhone, you know that the built-in digital camera is pretty limited due to its fixed lens. Now you can add a zoom lens which will let you get up close and personal with your photographic subject.

This add-on 6x optical zoom lens by Conice might look a little weird protruding from the back of your iPhone, but it will give you much greater flexibility for your photos…

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January 19th, 2008 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

pocket tripod perfect for casual photographers

filed under: digital imaging | gadgets

Manfrotto 797 Modo Pocket Camera Mount

No, it doesn’t have three legs, so it’s not really a tripod, but it serves the same basic purpose. This ingenious little device screws into the tripod thread on the bottom of your camera, providing it with a stable platform for you to take impromptu photos from.

The Manfrotto 797 Modo Pocket camera mount is so tiny, that when folded up it fits easily on your keychain…

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January 10th, 2008 7 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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