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Apple Introduces iPhone 4

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Today Apple announced iPhone 4, featuring:

  • A brand-new design
  • FaceTime video calling
  • Retina display
  • 5-megapixel camera, and
  • HD video recording

iPhone 4 comes with iOS 4, the newest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, featuring:

  • Multitasking
  • Folders
  • Enhanced Mail
  • Additional enterprise support
  • iBooks, and
  • iAd, Apple’s new mobile advertising platform

iPhone 4 comes in either black or white and will be available in the U.S. for a suggested retail price of $199 (16GB) or $299 (32GB). Qualifying customers can purchase it through Apple and AT&T’s online and retail stores, Best Buy, Walmart, and RadioShack. It will be available on June 24 in the U.S., France, Germany, Japan, and the UK. Customers in these countries can pre-order from the Apple Online Store or reserve an iPhone 4 for pickup at an Apple Retail store starting on June 15.

Apple also introduced a new 8GB model of iPhone 3GS for $99 in the U.S., which will also be available on June 24.

iPhone 4 will be available in 88 countries by the end of September. iOS 4 will be available on June 21 as a free software update through iTunes for iPhone and iPod touch customers.*

iMovie for iPhone 4, a new app available from the App Store for $4.99 when iPhone 4 ships, allows customers to edit and share iPhone 4 videos and apply themes, transitions, and music.

* iOS 4 is compatible with iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, and second- and third-generation iPod touch (late 2009 models with 32GB or 64GB). Some features may not be available on all products. For example, multitasking requires iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 or third-generation iPod touch (late 2009 models with 32GB or 64GB).

[More information at Apple.com]

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Dharma Initiative Alarm Clock

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

The Dharma Alarm clock from the TV Show LOST features an Apple ][ style keyboard so you can enter the infamous series of numbers to stop the clock. If you don't enter them in time, well, I think you know what will happen. You will have a one minute one-minute warning before the electromagnetic cataclysm mode starts.

Features include:

  • 4 Digit Display
  • 8 Color paint scheme
  • 15 component clock movement
  • You can set it up to 16 minutes before your normal wake-up time
  • A 23 Year warranty
  • Retro 42-character green display

[$50 from Think Geek]

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iPhone Parking helper

Monday, March 29th, 2010

AutoPark from Frolicware allows your iPhone to keep track of the time left on your parking meter and exactly where you parked your car. The app doesn’t even have to be running, as it uses push notifications to let you know when the time on your meter is almost expired. The GPS function pinpoints your car on a map, and AutoPark allows you to set location in the parking structure via colors, levels, letters and numbers.  You can even add notes or take a picture of where your car is.

Other services include finding nearby gas stations, banks, and public restrooms (with more services promised). One-Button Email allows you to let others know where you parked your car, incase you need someone else to find it.

[via iTunes Store $4.99]

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Portable Generator

Saturday, March 27th, 2010

The Honda ENEPO EU9iGB generator is the second generator from Honda to be powered by in-home-use butane gas canisters. The ENEPO EU9iGB generator can output 900VA and features Honda’s original high-speed multi-polar alternator generation system and sine wave inverter, enabling it to power to sensitive equipment such as your Macintosh, TiVo VOIP Phones or router/modems. Keep in mind that this is intended for use outdoor use only. The Honda ENEPO EU9iGB generator has a fold-down handle that makes it easy to pull it out when the need arrises.

Compared to Honda gasoline-powered 900VA generators, the ENEPO EU9iGB produces about 10% lower CO2 emissions per hour. The new generator will go on sale on May 13 at Honda power products dealers, Honda-designated home centers, Honda Cars automobile dealers and Honda motorcycle dealers throughout Japan. USA release dates have not been announced as of this writing.

The Eco-Throttle function automatically optimizes engine RPMs based on the power consumption of powered devices, contributing to enhanced fuel economy and reduced noise, which is perfect when you have close by neighbors.

On a less serious note, it does has a warning LED to indicate when the unit is laying on its side. I am guessing that you could figure this out, when you tilt your head to read the display.

[From Honda]

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4N-MVT01/D01/42

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

What is in a name? For the “4N-MVT01/D01/42″ French watch designer Francois Quentin, set out to design an easy to read display with display digital time through a mechanical analog function. Three numeric discs will rotate to display the time using big and easy to read yellow/orange numbers. Below the display of the watch is the mechanical movement with exposed gears and sprockets. The manufacturer run will be limited to only 16 pieces. Pricing is unknown, but with this limited run, price won’t be your biggest concern.

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