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faceapi: 3d head tracking with any webcam

filed under: computing | interactive

FaceAPI Head Tracking Software

Here’s some pretty cool news which could provide entirely new ways to interact with your computer or game console. This new technology will enable automated 3-dimensional tracking of heads and faces using a webcam along with some very special tracking software…

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posted: March 19th, 2008 post a comment author: technabob

antique camera conceals webcam

filed under: computing | digital imaging | retro

Retro Webcam

Looking at its boxy leatherette exterior, you might think this was an old camera from the 1920s or 30s. But you’d be wrong. In fact, it’s a digital webcam that you can hook up to your computer for capturing video.

The RetroCam connects to any PC via USB and mini cables (for audio)…

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posted: November 29th, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

r2-d2 webcam to drive star wars fanboys crazy

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun | robotics

Star Wars R2-D2 Webcam

Everyone’s favorite little trash-can droid can now be a regular occupant of your home or office, thanks to the new R2-D2 webcam.

The little guy is a pretty accurate replica of the famous droid, complete with authentic movie sound effects…

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posted: August 28th, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

big eye webcam not messing around

filed under: computing | digital imaging

Big Eye Webcam

This new webcam has a huge lens that lets you zoom in on tour subjects from far away. While they don’t say what the zoom ratio is, it’s clear that the telephoto lens increases the range substantially over most webcams…

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posted: July 25th, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

mirror webcam lets you look at your favorite person

filed under: gadgets | strange and unusual

Thanko Mirror Webcam

Here’s the ultimate gadget for narcissists. This new webcam from Japan’s Thanko features a one-way mirror as it’s main design feature.

The device has a hidden camera behind the mirror that lets you admire your own beautiful mug while you chat with your friends across the Interweb…

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posted: July 12th, 2007 2 comments author: technabob

geekpark webcams frighten me

filed under: gadgets | strange and unusual

GeekPark Webcams

I know these new webcams are supposed to be playful and cute, but their zombie-like gazes and weird headgear just creep me out.

Their belly-mounted cameras and butt-mounted USB connectors really push the weird factor over the edge…

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posted: June 16th, 2007 5 comments author: technabob

worst webcam ever: the stuffed bear cam

filed under: gadgets | strange and unusual

SolidAlliance BearCam

Japan’s SolidAlliance, known for producing odd, food-inspired USB flash drives, has really outdone themselves this time with what could be the most heinous computer accessory ever.

The stuffed bear cam attempts to make passers by smile. Instead, it’s much more likely to record the look of horror on the face of each subject…

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posted: June 4th, 2007 post a comment author: technabob

robot web cam and asimo: separated at birth?

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun | robotics

Asimo Compared to USB Robot Cam

This USB robot web cam bears more than a passing resemblance to Honda’s famous little humanoid robot, Asimo.

Unlike Asimo, however, the USB Robot Cam has white LED eyes and red LED ears that illuminate when the lights go down. The VGA camera isn’t anything fancy, but the the design is just cool enough that you don’t really care…

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posted: March 5th, 2007 8 comments author: technabob

xbox live vision camera accidentally sold a month early

filed under: video games

Xbox Live Vision Early Purchase

Scheduled for a September 19th release, the Xbox Live Vision camera add-on was accidentally put out on the shelves of a Toys R Us store on August 18th, and this lucky buyer managed to get his hands on one over a month early. The package included a camera, a headset, 1 month free Live Gold subscription and a registration key for Uno…

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posted: August 20th, 2006 1 comment author: technabob

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