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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
Sapphire Technology has showed off a new member of its graphics card line-up in the form of the Radeon HD 4890 Vapor-X. This powerful graphics card is equipped with a 2GB of onboard memory, a 55nm RV790 GPU, a 800 Stream Processor, a dual-slot Vapor-X cooling solution and factory overclocked frequencies – 870 MHz for the GPU and 4200 MHz for the GDDR5 memory. In addition, it also comes with D-Sub, DVI, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. The Radeon HD 4890 Vapor-X is now available for pre-order around Europe for 226 Euro. More
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]
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
Digital Vision is ready to launch its new GiGo Digital Freeview TV Recorder that enables users to record Freeview digital transmission directly onto a USB stick in MPEG2 format. This easy to use device contains a single tuner, three USB slots along with an electronic program guide . You’ll be able to get your hands on this new TV recorder later this year for around $115. [Pocket-lint]
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]
Here’s another affordable combo USB gadget ‘3-in-1 Mouse Pad’ from Gadget4all. The device consists of a mouse pad, a numeric keypad and 3 USB hubs. Perfect for digit input, calculation and connecting USB devices at the same time. Get yours now for just $29. More
Here is the Eneloop lamp from Sanyo that can be used as an interior light for daily use or as a flashlight in an emergency situation. The lamp will be sold in September with a non-metallic contact charging stand, which have enough juice to charge your Eneloop batteries. No word on pricing so far. We will keep you posted. [Newlaunches]
If you have several entertainment devices such as the Microsoft Xbox 360, Blu-ray player, Hi-Fi, and TiVo and you want to control them all at once, then you will need the neoHD from Yamaha. The device boasts three menus when your favorite entertainment devices are all hooked up – Watch, Listen and Play. Depending on your choice, the corresponding component will turn on and appear on screen. The Yamaha neoHD is priced at $800 each. [EngadgetHD]
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