You can now show off your family pictures with Jobo’s latest Curve 7 and Curve 8 digital picture frames. Both frames have full-screen and thumbnail modes and can display the images as a slideshow with a limited set of transitions. The Jobo Curve 7 sports a 7-inch color TFT LCD display with a resolution of 480×234 pixels and Zoom mode. Meanwhile, the Jobo Curve 8 features an 8-inch color TFT LCD display with a higher resolution of 800×600 pixels and 4:3 aspect ratio. The Jobo Curve 7 retails for $82 and the Curve 8 for $124. [dcviews]
The Uchiage Hanabi from Sega Toys is a fireworks projector that uses five customizable projection lenses to create moving fireworks all over your walls and ceiling. You can watch these fireworks just like a real show. Watch the video to get more details. More
Here is the latest swivel-designed USB flash drive from A-DATA Technology that is compatible with the upcoming Microsoft Windows 7 platform. Known as the C903, the USB flash drive will be available with capacity up to 32GB, according to the company. [Digitimes]
ChumAlong is a solar photovoltaic panel that provides you off-grid power anywhere you go. It is perfect for hiking and camping. As the sun’s position in the sky varies during the day, ChumAlong’s job is to make sure the Solar Panel is always pointing at the brightest point in the sky. Each unit features a micro-controller technology, single axis positioning, geared stepper motor gear/worm gear drive train, four optical sensors, three LED modes, auto wake up and shutdown, and so much more. [Product Page]
Samsung has worked together with Kraft Foods to install vending machines that are claimed to be the next generation of vending machines. These snack machines adopt a specially built 46-inch LCD panel, which functions as a giant touchscreen, bringing up a host of nutritional information on the food inside. For Kraft, the Internet-connected machines can also be used to sell additional products to hungry customers. For Samsung, the vending machine is part of a long-term strategy to boost its LCD business, which generated 14% of the firm’s 28.67 trillion Won or around $21.4 billion first-quarter revenue. Video after the jump. More
The microKORG is claimed as the world’s best selling synthesizer. The new microKORG XL uses a more capable effects processor, improved key response and a gooseneck microphone. You can use a USB cable to connect the microKORG XL to your computer, and use the free sound editing software to organize your sounds and edit all of the parameters from your computer. [Korg via CrunchGear]
Here are several pictures of the futuristic lights that were taken from an exhibition called Artemide. The coolest entries is the Altrove by Carlotta de Bevilacqua, which is a decorative wall or ceiling light that uses transparent wires to allow the light to flow. The next one is Ross Lovegrove’s Cosmic Leaf, which falls like a hallucinated piece of furnishing and is supposedly made of textured methacrylate set in a chromed steel structure, with an inviting come-hither curve. There is also the Chilone by Ernesto Gismondi that is made in brushed steel and uses low energy LEDs. More
The upcoming Archos 9 mini tablet PC is powered by Windows 7 as its operating system. Weighing at only 22-ounces, the tablet netbook has a 9-inch touch sensitive display with an Intel Atom Z515 CPU, and a storage capacity of 60GB or 120GB. The Archos 9 mini tablet PC will be released during Fall 2009. No info on pricing so far. [DVICE via Laptop Notebook News]
JTT Japan has designed the world’s first USB powered light lamp. Known as the CFL, the lamp has a shade which gives it a retro lamp shade look. This USB lamp will be released only in Japan for 1280 Yen ($15). [Product Page]
NXZT’s Sentry 2 Touchscreen Fan Controller is a full system fan controller with an advanced touchscreen interface. Sentry 2 easily installs in a 5.25-inch bay and is compatible with any fan that uses voltage control. The innovative touchscreen features ultra fast selection and response time and displays all pertinent info including temperature readout in both Celsius and Fahrenheit. Sentry 2 allows users to control up to 5 fans with the option for manually tuning individual fan speeds or letting the automatic controls take over to correspond to a specific temperature. The controller’s advanced functionality sounds an alarm to alert the user should the temperature exceed a preset amount and stores saved settings even after it is turned off. [Boing Boing]
