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Charge multiple gadgets at the same time with Callpod Chargepod

Having too many power hungry gadgets and yet a few of the ports to charge them up? Previously I introduced a Super USB hub which was capable of charging multiple gadgets but of course all with a USB interface. What if you have ten gadgets and all with different input interfaces? You surely would be requiring a Chargepod. That’s a second Chargepod we are having, the first one charged 6 phones at the same time and it was about $50 gadget. The upgraded Chargepod will charge variety of gadgets s...

Pictionaire: a multitouch table of the future

After the release of Apple iPad, I would rather call this desk an ‘iDesk’ which is originally named as Pictionaire. Currently, Pictionaire is under development by Microsoft Research and University of California, Berkeley. The Pictionaire is 4X6 foot table with a camera mounted right above it which can keep track of the objects placed on the desk. The purpose of this desk is to turn real items into virtual objects. When a notebook with some sketch or writing is placed on the desk, digital tab...

Get Facebook Notifications on Windows Live Messenger

  Facebook has become a phenomenon and it is difficult to stay away from it. However, it is a fact that Facebook eats out our precious time. previously I introduced a Facebook sidebar gadget whose purpose is to stay up-to-date and at the same time save our time. However, this time I am introducing a Facebook gadget which can be integrated with Windows Live Messenger giving a marvelous look. Let me come straight to its installation procedure: Step 1: Download Latest Windows Live Messeng...

Apple ipad accessory: Gramercy– CGB150 Messenger Sling

If you are an Apple fan and have a lot from Apple like iPhone, iPod, and now Apple iPad in near future, you probably would be thinking how to adjust all that stuff while you are on the go. Well cocoon Innovations, a company that produces gadget cases, messenger bags, slings, net book cases, laptop cases etc, have made it all simple with its innovative product called Gramercy which is capable of holding up your Apple stuff including the iPad. The Gramercy Messenger Sling provides you with a ...

Turn Office Paper to Toilet paper with White Goat

Here we have an automatic machine which turns office paper to toilet paper rolls. This massive machine has been built by a Japanese company named ORIENTAL and what it does is take 40 A4 sized shredded paper sheets and convert them to a toilet paper roll in just about 30 minutes. You don’t need to buy a separate paper shredding machine since it has one built-in machine to shred your office paper. No jokes here but this machine is called ‘White Goat’. I would’ve chosen a better name if I were i...

Apple iPad, a revolutionary device at an unbelievable price

Apple is truly a remarkable place of geniuses who keep the world stunning by their awesome products. Just look at the latest iPad which is a dream come true situation for people around the globe. It will change the feel of the work we do in our daily lives. iPad is pretty much similar to iPod Touch, you can call it a big brother of iPod Touch with bigger display, improved processor and much superior hardware specifications. iPad is supposed to fill the gap between the laptop and the smart ph...

Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station Connects USB Storage Into “Smart” Network

Iomega a global leader in developing innovative storage and network security solutions has developed an easy and simple solution to connect USB storage devices with your network, in the form of new powerful device Iomega iConnect Wireless Data Station. Which is designed to transfer all portable USB devices into “Smart” network storage which allows the user to share, access file and connect to internet anywhere in the world securely. iConnect Wireless Data Station is very easy and simple to se...

How-To: Backup the iPhone, Restore from a Backup & Delete a Backup

We had problems while trying to perform any illegal operations on iPhone; things went wrong and all information of our device is lost. It is recommended to all iPhone users to first take backup so that if things goes wrong you can at least recover your iPhone settings and information like sound setting, network settings, text messages, contacts, notes etc. More on how to create a backup, restore from a backup and deleting a backup and a difference between backups and syncing. Apple has publi...

GeoHot hacked the Sony PS3

If you own an iphone or have heard about jailbreaking, you probably would’ve known GeoHot, the father of the jailbreaking. Now, he has hacked Play Station 3. These surely are stunning news for PS3 makers as they really did everything to make it impossible to hack the device. For the same reason, PS3 hasn’t been hacked since it arrived in the market about 3 years back. We came to know about the news from twitter. Check this out: An interesting fact, GeoHot has been working on his PS3 hack p...

Nexus One Problems – Can Google Pose Significant Threat In The Long Run?

Google’s Nexus One was released in the market place in the first week of 2010. Since then it has not been able to capture the hearts of many, or let’s simply say that it has not lived up to the expectations. One of the major problems it is facing is to attract the iPhone users who have been used to the touch and feel option which is somehow now present in the sales model of Nexus One. Most of the people are reluctant to spend money on it unless they become familiar with it with their friends...