Blackberry 10 - UI demo

The new Blackberry 10 looks strikingly familiar to some other phones we have seen... *Cough* iPhone 4 anybody? On a different not though, the new UI for the latest Blackberry device does have some admirable features. The most standout would be the universal mailbox which combines all of a user's emails into one account from which he or she can view individual accounts or sort as one.

The new drag-n-drop typing system is a novel idea... but will it last? Time and again convenience keyboard typing systems fail because people text in shorthand or are just used to a QWERTY keyboard. Also, since Blackberry is known for their more traditional physical QWERTY keyboard, it is fairly arguable to say they are going to loose a portion of their remaining customer base who have held out against all touchscreen phones. A notably bold move for a company with a traditionally conservative customer base that has shied from radical phone feature overhauls before (remember the Blackberry Pearl?). Make of it what you will, Blackberry may not be around much longer...

Source: CNETTV

Microsoft Surface - Windows RT & Pro

Two models are being put into the works one with  a NVIDIA mobile processor (potentially the Tegra 3 quad-core) and the other with an Intel Core I-5 processor. Boasting a 10.6 inch display that will come in the HD and 1080p varieties. An attachable keyboard is exceedingly thin, also with a convenient kickstand offering an ergonomic tactile input for those who demand the most out of their tablets.  The tablet is set to have a USB 2.0 port, HDMI output, and 32-64GB of internal storage.

The two models, the Windows RT and Windows Pro are the first two to be announced in Microsoft's new line of Surface tablets. The RT is a custom UI specific to the Surface tablets line, and the Windows Pro tablet will daunt a Windows Pro 8 operating system. Check out the Engadget video below!

Haptic UI from Tactus Technology: Touch screen with buttons?

Tactus Technology Introduction from Tactus Technology Inc. on Vimeo

Tactus Technology recently revealed their new touch screen haptic user interface for smartphones.  When prompted by the launching of an application, or the opening of a new message, the screen morphs to raise temporary physical button which gives users a tactile experience when typing. The buttons recede into the screen almost magically when the application or process is ended, leaving the flat phone screen that feels ever so natural against our palms. Check it out in the video!

Source: Android Geeks

TI-Nspire CX Graphing Calculator; Everything your math teacher never wanted you to have

This modern marvel of calculator engineering by Texas Instruments is more than any student taking standardized tests could have hoped for before 2010. This calculator has a 3.2 LCD colored screen, 3D graphing, storage of up to 100MB, rechargeable battery, USB port, and is approved for major standardized testing! This calculator can store .jpg, .png and .bmp files making it the ultimate integrity test for any student looking for an edge. The calculator is currently selling for around $150 from Walmart, but with its "Solve" function that solves any equation put into it, it may be worth the price to someone looking for an easy A!

Source: Texas Instruments

TOOB Immersive Dome Display on Kickstarter

                        
The TOOB immersive dome display is what its creator Alexander McDonnell calls a revolution in the way we use displays. The concept is a semi-dome screen that uses a projector to create a 180 degree inclusive IMAX-like experience. The main product being fundraised for is TOOB Earth. Its dimensions are: " L - 4.26 ft  (1300mm) x W - 2.78 ft (850mm) x H - 2.46 ft (750mm) - Weight 20Ibs (9KG) ". Pledging $800 US will get you one of the first TOOB dome displays off the production line. What can this new display be used for? Gaming is a genre I see this company excelling in for the future if they can generate enough demand for this item to keep the business afloat. Does anyone see this potentially becoming a display like the one from Gamer that Simon (played by Logan Lerman) used? Either way, this guy Alexander McDonnell is scoring major brownie points with the opening Star Wars reference.


Source: Kickstarter

Kisai Seven Tron inspired watch back in stock! from TokyoFlash

It's back! After being sold out last year TokyoFlash has returned this design from its museum and put it back into the online product list! This Tron inspired watch was built by Tokyo Flash based off a graphic concept design generated from a Tron fan. The watch is USB rechargeable and lasts for up to one month on a single charge. TokyoFlash lists the watch as good for up to 300 charges or a theoretical 25 years of watch time. You can tell the time on this watch based on the gaps in light on the inner, and outer circles. There are The watch comes in white and blue light displays and will run you about $139.99 new from Tokyo Flash. Get yours at the source link below!


Source: TokyoFlash

LED Side Glow Hats by Carlos Acevedo

This piece of a rising technofashion genre incorporates LED's into the brim of baseball caps to create a super cool lighting effect that is truly unique. The hats run on two standard size CR2025 Lithium cell batteries and can last up to 24 hours of continuous glow time! The batteries will run you about $2.25 for two making this an affordable piece of party gear. The LED's in the brim are transparent when not being used so the hat can be worn just like any other boring non-LED hat. The switch on the hat is apparently not noticeable to the wearer making stomaching $22 for one of these slightly more comfortable. Carlos Acevedo turned to Kickstarter.com to raise the $2k he needs to start mass production of these hats and he's already successful! I highly recommend you check his work out. I might be seen wearing one of these soon!


Source: Kickstarter