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PowerTrekk uses water to charge mobile phones

January 13, 2012

PowerTrekk

A Swedish company, myFC, has figured out how to power smartphones using a system that includes some water, a tray, a little round container, and an eyeglass case styled cover. The company is introducing its PowerTrekk system to Americans at the CES show in Vegas. PowerTrekk describes its charger as a pocket size, lightweight gizmo for users “who spend time away from the electricity grid.” Translation: If you are hiking over the weekend with no Starbucks or friend’s flat in sight, your phone can still get charged. (Videos and pics)

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Great New Product, New Inventions

An iPad case with special extras

January 13, 2012

Zerochroma’s iPad case.

Although we saw an lot of different ones, one of my favorite accessories at ShowStoppers on Tuesday evening was the iPad case from Zerochroma. The sleek design and simplicity of the product makes it a must have for iPad owners. Although the smart cover for the iPad is functional as a stand you just don’t get the awesome functionality the Zerochroma provides. The beauty of the Zerochroma cover is that it works with your smart cover…

Submitted by Deb Frey, reporting from CES2012.

Great New Product, Medical Breakthrough, New Discoveries, Science & Technology News

Advance your health with iHealth peripherals

January 12, 2012

Glucose monitoring is just one aspect of the iHealth package.

iHealth Lab, Inc. offers innovative, mobile personal healthcare products that make it simple and easy to test, track, graph and securely share health information. The iHealth Blood Pressure Dock is the first personal health management tool for iPod touch, iPhone and iPad. iHealth Lab continues innovating with its iHealth Scale, which measures, tracks and securely shares weight change over time. Plans to develop a suite of personal healthcare devices and applications designed for use with the Apple iOS mobile platform are under way…

Photos by Thomas Frey

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Analysis, Brain, Health & Fitness, Internet, Science & Technology News

Internet addiction affects the brain like drug and alcohol addiction

January 12, 2012

The study revealed that the changes were similar to brain alterations observed in people addicted to alcohol and cocaine.

Changes in the brains of people addicted to the internet are similar to that normally seen in people addicted to alcohol and drugs such as cocaine and cannabis, according to a new study.

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Analysis, Business, Economy, Latest Trend

More employees work multiple jobs to make ends meet

January 12, 2012

More and more employees are taking on multiple jobs in order to make ends meet.

There are fewer people working part time. But, More people are working multiple jobs. The job market continues to be a mixed bag for millions of workers across the country.

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Top Ten Tips to Make your Cell Phone Battery Last Longer

January 12, 2012

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It’s no surprise how often we use our cell phones. Whether e-mailing, Facebook status updating, or Angry Birds slinging, it seems that we always need to recharge. Cell phone battery life technology has lagged other advancements, such as high resolution displays, faster processors, and larger storage, all of which demand more power. Charging a phone more than once a day has become the norm for many users. In fact, many people have even resorted to carrying around a spare charger or large external battery packs. These tips should help alleviate the problem:

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Analysis, Business, Economy, Globalism, Nanotechnology, Science & Technology News

14 major risks that used to only exist in science fiction novels

January 12, 2012

50 Global Risks 2012 ncludes risks we don’t think about everyday like cyber neotribalism, the militarization of space, and a volcanic winter.

Risk management is a part of our everyday personal and professional lives. We know to look both ways before crossing the street. We also know that we must diversify our investment portfolios to mitigate the impact of a stock market crash.

But, what about the less obvious risks?

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Breakthrough Thinking, Entertainment, Great New Product, Nanotechnology, New Discoveries, New Inventions

HzO and WaterBlock technology can save your electronics

January 12, 2012

Don’t worry if your electronics take a splash with HzO technology.

HzO’s award winning proprietary WaterBlock is cutting-edge technology that protects your valuable digital electronics from their number one nemesis: H2O. Powerful and invisible, WaterBlock protects your devices on a molecular scale, by coating all the circuitry on your electronic devices so you can breathe easy no matter what the situation you find yourself in…

Article and photos by Thomas Frey reporting directly from CES in Las Vegas.

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GameChanger game board for iPad

January 12, 2012

Bringing the board game experience to life.

A groundbreaking innovation! The new GameChanger from Identity Games is an electronic game board that works with your iPad. Touch the board, the screen interacts. It is a gaming experience the entire family can enjoy…

Article and photo by Deb Frey reporting directly from CES in Las Vegas.

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Dot™ hits the spot

January 11, 2012

Give your iPhone a panoramic boost.

Have you ever wanted to be an amateur panoramic videographer? Or maybe you wanted to get out on the streets and see what its like to be a Google Streetviewer. How about showing your mom how small and crazy your new apartment is? Now is your chance! This handy little device named Dot™ is a stylish and durable lens attachment that snaps onto your iPhone 4 / 4S and lets you shoot 360° panoramic videos from the palm of your hand…

Article by Andrew Frey with Thomas Frey reporting directly from CES in Las Vegas.

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Education, Great New Product, Internet, New Inventions

iPad Trolley

January 11, 2012

Charge, move, sync and store multiple iPads with ease.

Here’s something that every school and library will soon have in one form or another. An iPad Trolley is a storage container that provides security for the devices both from theft as well as gravity. It also charges and can sync information to the stored units…

Article by Andrew Frey with Thomas Frey reporting directly from CES in Las Vegas

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Beanpad for iPad

January 11, 2012

When the 70s meet an iPad.

A lot of new devices are starting to flood the market that aim to better the viewpoint of your iPad or make it more versatile. The Beanpad by Mojo Worx Asia is no exception. This invention enlists the wildly successful hippy era trend of beanbags and combines it with a very contemporary device holder. What may set this invention apart from the others on the market is the free-form adjustment capability along with the vibrational absorption aspect, making it ideal for RVs, boats and other similar outdoor or off road excursions.

It also boasts three orientation positions making it possible to watch things landscape, portrait or simply have the bag in the middle for everyday use. While this is certainly a clever way to hold your iPad, the question of durability in the long run arises so we’ll have to wait to hear reports from the field about that part. In the mean time, grab your bag and start using your pad, man!

Article by Andrew Frey with Thomas Frey reporting directly from CES in Las Vegas

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