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Tech: Digital R50 Universal Remote

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For most people, figuring out which remotes control which device can be quite frustrating. So the idea of having a universal remote is quite appealing. However, you quickly realize you have to figure out how to program that too?! Pressing sequences of buttons and counting blinking lights or going on a website to configure your remote can be a bit too labour intensive for the everyday person. The Digital R50 with it's LCD screen with setup wizard claims to have you up and running in no time with minimal fuss. It even has a macro feature that allows you to control several commands with one button.

It would be nice if someone could invent a universal remote that could also control web interfaces, my iPod/iPhone and Front Row on the Macbook as well. 

If anyone out there owns a R50, please email me your review on this product. [via Wired]

Tech: Wearable Computing

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They're at it again at MIT's Media Lab. Students have developed a wearable computer made up of a battery powered 3M projector, webcam, and a web-enabled mobile phone. This device allows the person to project information from the phone to any surface.The cost of this set up is a surprising $350.  I won't get into all the details as you can read the full coverage at Wired.


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If you find telling time is elementary and need a challenge, then get yourself a Kisai Denshoku watch. Time is displayed in 3 stages using the LED blocks that were inspired by the skyline of Shinjuku. Advanced technology + minimal display + intuitive design = pure sweetness. 

Check out Tokyoflash Japan for this and other awesome selections of watches, jewellry, and design/tech goodies!

Connected: Got The Time?

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We've definitely come along way from the days of the calculator watches and the gaming watches of the 80's. Anyone who knows me will confirm my love for gadget watches, so if anyone is waiting for the next wave of connected watch devices, it's me! I found the video above of an actual working unlocked mobile watch phone while scrubbing through YouTube for the latest in mobile phone watches. There seems to be a flood of products like this available online and in the works from many of the large electronic companies. LG showed off their watch phone at this years CES show, you can see the video demo here.

I've yet to see any watch phones being sold by local retailers in my hood, but if you're really eager to get one they seems they are readily available on EBay by sellers TradePlanet24 and Go2Gold.

Devices: Wireless Flash Drives

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In terms of personal tech devices I have to say the 16GB wireless flash drive by Leyio definitely has potential. I can definitely see the need for this, especially amongst students but also for general personal and professional use. One thing to keep in mind is that this device is wireless, not to be confused or compatible with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth enabled devices. This product uses ultrawide-band radio which means it needs it's own dongle. That said, it can freely connect and transfer files to nearby Leyio flash drives. The real selling feature for me is that this product offers a USB port so you can connect other flash drives giving this product scaleability.

Definitely a great purchase if you like sharing photos, music, and videos with your friends.

Samsung's Next-Gen Thinking

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Samsung's is kicking it up a notch with their latest line of TV and devices. 

1. The 50" Plasma FP-T5094 wireless TV. With the exception of the power cord, all your home entertainment devices plug into a seperate box which delivers wireless communication to your television. 


2. Samsung will also be releasing an internet enabled television which they are calling "Connected TV". With partners like Yahoo! Widgets and Netflicks, this should be an interesting jump to the next level.



3. The latest must have for the new media crowd is Samsung's Pico projector phone...that's right folks a phone with a 5mp camera that also has a DLP projector. Check this...

 

Move over Apple, I think Samsung's gunning for top spot over the next few years.
 

Is That A Projector In Your Pocket?

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The latest new gadget on the market is the pocket projector, although there are a few models out there the Optoma Pico Projector claims to be the smallest in the world...at least for the time being. I must admit when I first read about this "From the desk of David Pogue" I was very excited about how this gadget could make a significant cultural impact. The ability to capture stills and video on your mobile/portable devices and have the freedom to display them just as quickly in the privacy of your home or in public spaces is exciting. Yet another technology that allows Next Gen'ers to fill their insatiable need for immediacy. I can't wait to get one!  

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