17Apr2012
Converges Hub: USB Charging stand of Think Geek for iPad and iPhone simultaneously load
Converge is a charging USB hub powered by Think Geek so to offer the ability to upload various iDevice simultaneously, returning very useful in case we need to upload both iPhone and iPad.The USB Charging Converges Hub is a stand inspired by the futon and built specifically for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad at the same time making a sinuous and elegant design, ideal for pairing with those devices. In addition to mentioning the folds of a futon mattress this hub will present an opening rear that
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Boston Dynamics’ PETMAN is not what you would think
Some of you might remember when we reported on Boston Dynamics Alpha Dog, which is essentially a giant robotic Great Dane. What you are seeing here is PETMAN, which is an acronym for Protection Ensemble Test Mannequin, and it looks like the robot you would build if you wanted to take the Alpha Dog for a walk. Actually, the reason why Boston Dynamics built PETMAN was to test out clothing worn by soldiers. As you can see in the video after the jump, the PETMAN can easily drop and give you
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Chargepad wireless charger from Panasonic: Not what you might think
This is the Chargepad from Panasonic, and it is a wireless charger. We have seen wireless chargers like the Wildcharger and Powermat before, and I’m sure you probably know the drill. You know, you put the mobile device on the pad, usually with a sleeve of some kind, or connect it with a wire, and electricity courses through it and conveniently charges it, blah blah blah. This particular one is made to charge other chargers. Say what what? You heard me correctly, and the Chargepad is made
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Flash on iPhone, But Not the One You Think
The iFlash not a battery-sucking, CPU-choking browser plugin. Instead, it’s an LED lamp that plugs into the dock-connector of any iPhone or iPod and provides a “flash” for your photos. It’s self-powered, so you won’t drain your battery, and you’ll have to switch it on and off manually, making the dock-connector little more than a mounting point for the light. And that’s not the only hole it will fill on the iPhone: a little plastic jack-plug will let you dangle the dongle from
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