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a micro-projector for cheapskates

filed under: gadgets | mobile tech

Micro Projector

There’s been plenty of buzz in the industry surrounding tiny projectors that will some day make their way into mobile phones and other portable gadgets, but they’re mostly either stuck in the prototype phase, extremely expensive, or both…

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posted: May 7th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

make your psp glow in the dark

filed under: hacks-mods | mobile tech | video games

XCM Magic Night Glow PSP Face Plate

These replacement covers for the Sony PSP give the portable console an ethereal glow. Just place your PSP in daylight for a few minutes, and then switch off the lights and watch your system glow…

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posted: May 6th, 2008 stumble it! 3 comments author: technabob

cell phone watch flips its lid

filed under: media players | mobile tech | timepieces

U200i Cell Phone Watch with Flip Lid

This oversize wristwatch conceals a little secret beneath its flip-top. Just pop it open, and you’ll reveal a fully-functional multimedia mobile phone inside…

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posted: May 1st, 2008 stumble it! 7 comments author: technabob

fc mobile game console plays original nes carts

filed under: mobile tech | retro | video games

FC Mobile Nintendo NES Portable

I’ve seen plenty of Nintendo NES clone systems in my travels, but this is the first time I’ve seen a mass-produced portable that can play the actual cartridges from the classic 8-bit gaming system.

The FC Mobile portable console plays original game carts from the NES wherever you go…

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posted: April 27th, 2008 stumble it! 8 comments author: technabob

seiko slimstick tracks your every move

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Seiko Slim Stick Exercise Monitor

This modern twist on the classic pedometer doesn’t just track your steps, it lets you keep tabs on the quality of the exercise you get during your day-to-day life…

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posted: April 26th, 2008 stumble it! 3 comments author: technabob

the uno: motorcyle meets segway

filed under: computing | gadgets | mobile tech | strange and wonderful

Uno Gyroscopic Motorcycle

Think the Segway is just too geeky for your Born to Be Wild bad boy lifestyle? Then check out this cool new motorcycle born at the intersection of Geek Street and Hog Heaven Avenue.

The Uno is a self-balancing motorcycle that uses a pair of gyroscopes to constantly keep its rider upright.

Designed by 18-year old inventor Ben J…

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posted: April 25th, 2008 stumble it! 4 comments author: technabob

cool boy game console: call the copyright cops

filed under: mobile tech | video games

Cool Boy Portable Gaming Console

The latest gadget to crawl out from the seamy underbelly of the Chinese gaming underground. Not to be confused with the GameBoy, the Cool Boy is a portable game system that plays a variety of old school 8-bit and 16-bit console titles…

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posted: April 15th, 2008 stumble it! 8 comments author: technabob

philips dvd player offers ipod dock, 9-inch screen

filed under: home entertainment | media players | mobile tech

Philips DCP951 Portable DVD Player iPod Dock

You may or may not recall this nifty portable Philips DVD player that let you snap your iPod into its case so you could play your digital media on the go. This new variant on the design is less about taking your player on the road, and more about playing your media at home…

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posted: April 13th, 2008 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

pandora: open source linux gaming handheld

filed under: computing | mobile tech | video games

Pandora Open Source Linux Handheld

While the Sony PSP and Nintendo DS have cornered the mainstream handheld video game market, there’s still plenty of room for systems for those of us who don’t mind getting our hands a little bit dirty. Fresh on the scene is the Pandora, a portable game console that’s designed from the ground up as an open source system…

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posted: April 12th, 2008 stumble it! 11 comments author: technabob

nes controller, gameboy swallow nintendo ds lite

filed under: geek art & craft | mobile tech | video games

Nintendo DS Lite Felt Cases

These clever cases may look like retro Nintendo technology, but they’re actually designed to keep your spankin’ new Nintendo DS Lite safe and cosy.

Artist janis13 creates these great classic Gameboy and NES Controller pouches which are just the right size for the DS Lite…

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posted: April 10th, 2008 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

my touch keys adds tactile feedback to iphone, sorta.

filed under: media players | mobile tech

My Touch Keys Tactile Overlay for iPhone

Do you love the iPhone, but struggle with the smooth on-screen keyboard? Personally, I’ve found it pretty easy to use, but the touchscreen definitely doesn’t offer the touch-typing feedback that you get with physical keys…

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posted: March 25th, 2008 stumble it! 2 comments author: technabob

guitar hero nintendo ds price and release date confirmed

filed under: mobile tech | video games

Guitar Hero On Tour for Nintendo DS

Guitar Hero fans rejoice. Starting this June, you’ll be able to get your rock fix on the road with this portable Nintendo DS version of the highly-addictive music game…

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posted: March 21st, 2008 stumble it! 5 comments author: technabob

reppo II backpack: boombox on your back

filed under: design | mobile tech

Reppo II Boom Box Backpack by Joonas Saaranen

This modern backpack is sure to draw attention as you walk down the street — especially if you’ve got the volume cranked up. You see those big black patches? They’re loudspeakers…

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posted: March 12th, 2008 stumble it! 3 comments author: technabob

iphone lego-touch: millions of bricks in your pocket

filed under: interactive | mobile tech | video games

LEGO Touch for iPhone

With all the buzz about the new iPhone SDK, all kinds of nifty applications are starting to crawl out of the woodwork. Of all the coming programs, this LEGO construction concept application has to be one of my favorites…

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posted: March 11th, 2008 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

iphone drum machine kicks out the jams

filed under: hacks-mods | mobile tech

iPhone Drum Machine MooTheCow Drummer

Already sick of playing the piano on your iPhone? Maybe it’s time to hit the drums.

Developer MooTheCow has created this homebrew drum machine application called “Drummer” that runs on the iPhone or iPod Touch…

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posted: February 29th, 2008 stumble it! 2 comments author: technabob

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