The Nokia 6620 imaging phone offers advanced messaging capabilities. The integrated camera lets users record video clips as well as capture VGA (640 x 480-pixel) images. The ability to share images and messages via Multimedia Message Service (MMS), e-mail, infrared, and Bluetooth makes the Nokia 6620 phone suitable for both mobile lifestyle and business applications.
Developers will also appreciate the Nokia 6620 phone’s use of the latest in mobile technology, including support for Java‚Ñ¢ MIDP 2.0 applications, MMS, XHTML content, and high-speed content (over EDGE). The Nokia 6620 phone is a tri-band device developed for the Americas market; data carrier support is CSD, GPRS, EGPRS, and EDGE. Note that messaging functions, Java application downloads, XHTML browsing, and high-speed access all require operator and network support.
Category: Gadgets
Electric shock for game feed back..!
Reiff and Morawe are not the only ones to flirt with the idea of electric shock controllers and joysticks as a means of introducing greater realism into computer gaming.
MPEG-4, Coming to a camcorder near you..
MPEG-4 Camcorders: Boom OR Bust?
At the Consumer Electronics Show this year, two companies made what seem to be the first serious attempts at MPEG-4 dedicated, tape-less camcorders. These digital camcorders claim to have advantages of high video compression, they are tightly housed within attractive, small profiles and generally are tapeless. Most of the models being introduced use either Secure Digital cards or write directly onto an internal hard drive.
Video mixing gets packaged
Pioneer Electronics Announced New DVJ-X1
From the site:
Pioneer Electronics announced its new DVJ-X1 digital audio and video turntable, which allows users to manipulate and playback synchronized digital audio and video.
DJs will be able to use Pioneer’s new unit to manipulate DVD visuals in the same way as they would music. So real-time digital video scratches, loops and instant cues are all possible with the DVJ-X1, while the video and audio streams stay in sync, even when they’re being reversed and pitched. The DVJ-X1 brings together existing A/V technologies into a single unit that interfaces with currently available software and hardware.
Shake for light.. Tell me how it works..!
From the site:
The Forever Flashlight uses the Faraday Principle of Electromagnetic Energy that guarantees replacement parts will never be needed!
Super bright Blue LED
Never needs batteries
Never needs bulbs
Waterproof
Floats in water
Great for cars, boats and campers and all emergency kits.
15-30 Seconds of shaking provides up to 5 minutes of
continuous bright light!
Projecting onto thin air?!?
IO2 Technology :† Heliodisplay- Interactive Free-Space Display
From the site:
The Heliodisplay projects full color streaming video into free space (i.e. air). It is plug-and-play compatible with most video sources (TV, DVD, computer, etc.). These non-holographic images can be fully interactive, allowing a hand or finger to select, navigate and manipulate — as if it were a virtual touch screen.
How does it work…?
LCD Glasses (Goggles)
These look really cool, single eye 320×240 LCD screen…
A satellite truck in your pocket: BBC videomoblogs
Smart Mobs –
Amazing.. Right along the lines of my interactive telejournalism project:
A satellite truck in your pocket: BBC videomoblogs
Embedded Linux Portal
iPod enhancements – Voice recording
Apple Updates iPod
From the site:
With the new voice recording features, iPod users can use a Belkin Voice Recorder to record and instantly review over 600 hours of lectures, interviews or notes on a 40GB iPod.
But can you do high quality recordings? What about regular mics, what is so special about the Belkin product? Anybody know?