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Here is a unique USB mirror Web camera from Brando, a webcam that also doubles up as a tiny mirror. It features a ring of LED lights, which will probably do its best to try and make you look brighter to the person on the other end. But wait, there’s more. The webcam can also be used as a spy web cam, since it appears very much like a normal desk mirror, ain’t that cool! [Brando]
Scientists say they are a step closer to developing materials that could render people and objects invisible. This feat is accomplished by using Metamaterials able to reroute light, forcing light around objects like water flowing around boulders in a stream. The waves of light come in and are swept around the cloak and reconstructed on the other side while avoiding the interior region, so it looks as if they just passed through free space. Watch out guys, someone maybe standing just next to you, invisible! [LiveScience]
Next time you hit the beach for some babe-watchin surfin these sunglasses from Brando might come in handy. It comes with an MP3 player and a camera. It can capture 1.3 megapixel stills, and with the wireless remote you can leave one hand in your pocket to take pictures and use your other hand for something else. The internal 2 GB storage can store up to 10,000 beach babe images. $165. [Brando via PeepCulture]
“Never judge a book by its cover!” they said, but only this time literally. The book camera has CCD camera built within, completely hid from unknowing eyes. It fits on the bookshelf and blends with any stacks of books. The company provides wired and wireless version of the camera. Perfect for those worrying about their room privacies being violated. Price ranges from $99 to $299. [BrickhouseSecurity VIA Upcoming Digital Cameras]
Bristish defense BAE systems has just signed a $40 million contract with the US Army to develop tiny electronic spiders and other insect like robots to enter the battlefield. This new type of device not only served as eyes and ears of soldiers on the battlefield, but also used as sensors to detect chemical and biological weapons. Prototypes could be on the front line by the end of the year, just wait and see! [DailyMail]
Record incriminating evidence with the new Digital Cowboy video camera ballpoint pen. The pen allows you to record videos in H263 (AVI) at 15fps with its CMOS sensor and store them with the 2GB of memory. The pen also features a USB port for video transfer. Now you can record and write all the details down so you wont miss anything! No word on when, where, and how much this nifty pen is going for. [Akihabara]
AuthenTec has announced a thin, durable, waterproof, and surface-mountable covering for its TruePrint biometric fingerprint sensors. Known as TouchStone, the thin casing triples the protective coating over the sensitive technology, shielding it from accidental scratching by coins, keys, pens and anything else you may find in your pocket. Unlike fingerprint sensors that rely on optical, thermal, or DC capacitive technology, the TruePrint system uses small RF signals to detect the “live” layer of skin beneath the surface. Not only does this provide better image quality, it also allows the semiconductor-based sensors to be covered by a greater variety of protective coatings. The first AuthenTec product available in TouchStone packaging will be the AES1711 low-power sensor for the wireless market, with production quantities expected in the fourth quarter. [AuthenTec]
Go 007 with these cool remote controlled spy glasses. You can find a 1.3-megapixel camera, a rechargeable Li-ion, 1GB of storage and a pair of earbuds for your fav tunes along with USB 2.0 connectivity and a remote control. No word on the price for this badboy, but hopefully you can crash that party no problem. [Red Ferret]
This Sonic Screwdriver works as a hidden ultraviolet pen with a special UV light. In other words you can use it to scribble secret messages which can only be revealed using the sonic screwdriver. The instrument also features sound effects and includes a spare standard ink nib and a wipe on wipe off psychic note pad. Available for a retail price of £9.99. [Ubergizmo]
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