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Nokia Demo Their Explore and Share Super Speedy Wireless Transfer Device

by Jay Garrett on February 28, 2010

Nokia are working on a super swift wireless data transfer technology that they’ve dubbed: Explore and Share.

Nok’s Helsinki branch of their Research Center took the concept for an outing at a Nokia Store where Jyri Hämäläinen presents an impressive show and tell.

In the video he walks you through a live example of how it can be used, including wirelessly transferring a Bruce Springsteen album onto a phone in less than 10 seconds.

As Jyri explains, it could be used to fill a device you’ve just bought with stacks of apps, tunes, and the likes within minutes of purchasing your new Nok.

Explore and Share is based on new radio technology and as you’ll see in the vid the system comes in two parts – the ‘writer’ which you place your mobile on and a touchscreen monitor where you make all your choices.

The neat thing is that the writer will automatically recognise which device has been plonked on it and will offer a customised selection for you based on the handsets capabilities and possibly your previous purchases.

Watch and marvel at the 10 second album transfer:

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Xachi – iPhone App Powered Virtual Pet

by Jay Garrett on February 18, 2010

Here’s a Tamagotchi for the iPhone generation.

The oddly cute Xachi pets are controllable from your iPhone/iPod Touch.

They have animated eyes, squeakers, accelerometers for games, touch sensitivity and even robotic legs so that they can dance for you.

Apparently they get a bit gnarley if you turn them upside down – but don’t we all?

The iPhone app shows your Xachi’s Thirst, Health, and Happiness so you can keep it happy where-ever you are.

You gain Xachi food by playing games.

It should be out in the summer – visit the site for more details and sign up for email alerts :)

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TDK TH-WR700 Headphones Say “Grab my Dongle” to Bluetooth Cans

February 1, 2010 Click to read more →
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I’ve been looking around for a decent set of Bluetooth headphones to hook-up to my iPhone.
I like the look of the Jaybird Sportband but haven’t found anywhere that would let me try before I buy.
Let’s face it – finding a cracking pair of Bluecans aint easy.
TDK blows raspberries at stereo Bluethooth transmission and tells us [...]

Aramtrix Pistol Steps Closer to the Lawgiver

January 30, 2010 Click to read more →
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It looks like gun makers are stepping towards the future with a security feature worthy of Judge Dredd’s Lawgiver.
In order to fire off some rounds from the latest firearms by Armatix you need to be wearing a very unassuming wrist watch.
The watch sends a wireless arming signal to the gun. If the gun is picking [...]

Parrot AR.Drone Mixes iPhone, Augmented Reality and Wi-Fi Controlled Helicopter to Make Want!

January 6, 2010 Click to read more →
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Say hello to the latest reason to get excited if you own an iPhone.
Using the handsets accelerometer and connecting via Wi-Fi you can fly the Parrot AR.Drone!
As if that wasn’t cool enough it has two on-board cameras that beam a pilots-eye view right to your phones screen.
This means that you don’t need to see the [...]

Klipsch Light Speakers – Wireless Light Bulb and Speaker Combo Plugs into Light Fittings

January 5, 2010 Click to read more →
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The future is now!
Who hasn’t dreamed that they could do away with speakers that clutter the floor or wall but still have music piped into every room?
Well, the Klipsch LightSpeakers could be for you my friend.
These speakers screw into your light fittings and before you say: “Great; I get sound but no light” these also [...]

AirStash – Pocket Wireless External Drive for iPhone and iPod Touch

January 4, 2010 Click to read more →
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Whether you have the 8GB iPhone or rocking the 32GB version I’m a firm believer that you can never have too much storage space on your iPhone or iPod Touch.
I reckon the lovely, thoughtful folk that bring the wonderment of AirStash think the same.
AirStash, as you can see in the pic, looks like a USB [...]

Those Festive Lights Could Slow Down Your Broadband…….

December 22, 2009 Click to read more →
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I know that this sounds like something that Transport for London would come up with but that’s exactly what Internet Service Provider, Talk Talk is saying.
One of Talk Talk’s senior directors, Sylvain Thevenot, warned that Christmas tree lights and all that twinkling festiveness can interfere with wireless signals, reducing broadband speeds by up to 25 [...]

First Wi-Fi Town in UK is Swindon – Well Connected With Free Interweb Access

November 17, 2009 Click to read more →
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The Wiltshire town of Swindon has another claim to fame – other than being the birthplace of Diana Dors (hence the photo).
Swindon is also now to be crowned as the UK’s first Wi-Fi town – this means offering ‘free’ public Wi-Fi to all 186,000 residents.
By April 2010 the Wi-Fi “Signal” service will be in place [...]

Free Wi-Fi at (in and around) UK Phones4U Stores

November 12, 2009 Click to read more →
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Trying to grab a free Wi-Fi connection when you’re out and about can be a bit tricksy – especially if you’re not in the largest of towns.
Soon sidling up to your nearest Phones4U may help.
Phones4U has become Freerunner’s (the free public Wi-Fi network) first UK commercial retailer.
Freerunner Wi-Fi will head to 450 stores across the [...]

Music Cage – Let Your Tunes be as Wire-Free as a Bird [Nendo Design]

November 11, 2009 Click to read more →
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This is one of those beautifully simple designs.
The Music Cage comes courtesy of the Japanese brand Nendo.
Music Cage is a wireless speaker that allows you to listen to music from a computer or Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone without having to run cables to it.
In fact the only cable it does need is the one to [...]

EOps i24R3 Portable – Single Unit Wireless Surround Sound Speaker

November 4, 2009 Click to read more →
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Why have I got a picture of a broken table/giant spinning-top/dartboard/archery target?
This is none-of-the-above as you can well imagine.
What that happens to be is the EOps i24R3 Portable.
The real, working, funkiness is a wireless, waterproof, single-speaker surround sound system that has just been announced by Hong Kong designer Michael Young.
The system is a single sealed [...]

Perverted Geeks Using Wi-Fi to See Through Dorm Walls

October 2, 2009 Click to read more →
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Perhaps that headline is a tad strong but you clicked and are reading
Really though; researchers at the University of Utah have actually developed a way to use wireless signals to detect movement through solid walls and doors!
This comes to being from what’s called variance-based radio tomographic imaging.
The clever-clogs process signals from a 34-node [...]

Wi-Fi Alliance Flashes Lovely New Logo – 802.11n is Pretty in Purple

October 1, 2009 Click to read more →
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Wi-Fi Alliance has announced today that it’s updating the Wi-Fi Certified program to add testing for “popular optional features now more widely available in WiFi equipment”. There’s more of those details right here.
But have a look at that lovely new and colourful logo.

Leyio Shakes Up Tune Transfer to Your iPod

August 14, 2009 Click to read more →
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Remember that clever little Leyio?
You know: the gadgety way of sharing data and stuff at the shake of your wrist?
Yeah – it hasn’t exactly caught on and I forgive you if you’ve forgotten all about it since the beginning of the year – the main problem is that ideally you need to find someone else [...]

hField’s Latest Wi-Fire Increases Your Wi-Fi Range

July 30, 2009 Click to read more →
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hfield Technologies has just launched the latest generation of its Wi-Fire USB WiFi Adapter.
The new Wi-Fire is 40% smaller, and 30% lighter, but still delivers an extra punch over its predecessor, already the most powerful adapter on the market.
The Wi-Fire multiplies the effectiveness of any 802.11 b/g wireless networks and eliminates those nasty dead spots [...]

Orb – A Ring That Transforms into a Real Bluetooth Headset

July 24, 2009 Click to read more →
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This is Orb.
It’s a fantastic looking ring that actually transforms into a rather cool Bluetooth headset.
Although this all looks like a concept and something more suited to the Sci-fi channel it’s an actual product coming to stores in 2010.
Developed through a partnership between Hybra Advance Technology Inc. and AbsolutelyNew Inc. the Orb will cater for [...]

WildCharge Brings Wireless Recharging For iPhones and Touches

June 24, 2009 Click to read more →
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Wildcharge has finally released their iPhone and iPod touch adapters to their conductive charging system.
The soft, matte black cases wrap around your iPhone/iPod, allowing it to be charged whenever the device is placed on a WildCharger Pad.
The cases cost around £25 and the pad weighs in at around 50 notes.
I’m totally digging the idea of placing [...]

Cyborg Rat – Rat Brain Controlled Robot Retains Rodent Personality

June 19, 2009 Click to read more →
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This is kinda freaky and the soundtrack on the vid-clip doesn’t make it any better.
This is a little robot controlled via Bluetooth by the neurons from…………. a rat’s brain!
Not only that – the brain is kept in a bell jar someplace!
It gets weirder folks – The video goes on to explain that rats have unique [...]

Near Field Gadget Charging Get’s Its Mojo On!

June 5, 2009 Click to read more →
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Now, you may already know that I’m loving the idea of wireless charging systems like the Powermat.
Well, there’s a new one spotted at Computex named the Mojo Pad.
This near field power solution can be integrated into mobile devices such as the Palm Pre and iPhone, and the Mojo pad enables current to be transferred [...]

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