Master Lock Unveils DialSpeed The “Most Advanced Combination Lock Ever Created” (video)

If you are looking for something a little more secure to protect your belongings, you might be interested in the new electronic padlock which has been created by Master Lock, called the DialSpeed.

The DialSpeed electronic combination padlock, is marketed as the “most advanced combination lock ever created”. Watch the video after the jump to learn about its unique features.

The padlock includes a feature that allows you to set three different combinations and has its own factory-set code, which can be used to recovered the lock if you happen to forget your personal code.

The DialSpeed padlock uses a battery to remember the combination code that will last for around 5 years before it needs to be replaced. The DialSpeed electronic combination padlock is now available to purchase from stores, and the Master Lock website for around $25.

Magnetic Implants Replace iPod Nano Watch Strap (video)

We have featured a number of different and innovative iPod Nano watch straps here on Geeky Gagets, including the massively popular TikTok and LunaTik Kickstarter funded project. But if you feel wearing any type of strap is still a little restricting, then you might like to opt for magnet implants in to your wrist.

Dave Hurban has decided to do just that and has embedded four magnets into his arm to hold his iPod Nano without the need for any extra straps. Check out the video after the jump, which shows him adding his iDermals directly into his arm. Not for the faint hearted.

Data Killer Instantly Cleans Data From Hard Drives And Magnetic Storage (video)

At the Information Security Expo, a new system called Data Killer has been showcased by Platform of Japan, which is able to instantly obliterate data on on computer hard drives and magnetic media.

Data Killer is able to clean any size hard disk instantly by changing the magnetic alignments of the data to the same direction. Watch the video after the jump to see just how fast the process happens.

As well as being able to clean data from hard disk drives, it can also be used to clean magnetic tapes, which can then be reused. Platform explains:

“To put it simply, this is a device for wiping out magnetic data. Its strong magnetic field obliterates the data on a hard disk, so you can think of it as a “data crusher. It erases data instantly. If you have data you need to get rid of, Data Killer can do it without taking lots of time.”

The Data Killer systems come in various sizes allowing you to clean a number of disks or drives at the same time. Unfortunately no information on pricing or worldwide availability has been released as yet, but as soon as information comes to light we will keep you updated as always.

iZettle Gears Up For Summer Launch, Starts Testing 3,000 Chip-Card Readers (video)

iZettle Europe’s answer to Jack Dorsey’s Square mobile credit card payment system. It is now gearing up to launch this summer and has started shipping 3,000 iZettle chip-card readers to selected businesses and individuals across the UK.

The main difference between the iZettle system and Jack Dorsey’s Square system, is that Square, offers a mag-stripe reader, rather down a chip-card reader. The video below shows iZettle in action and how it will provide UK and European businesses with a similar payment service to Square.

“Zettle is for everyone. For you and your friends. Your business and your band. Take payments anytime, anywhere. All you need is an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch and iZettle.”

Earlier this month iZettle it was dropping its fixed €0.15 transaction fee, with users now only paying a 2.75% charge on sales for most major credit cards with the exception of American Express which is now 2.95%.

MK802 Mini Android 4.0 PC Arrives For $74

We have featured a number of mini computers here on Geeky Gadgets, including the Raspberry Pi which is just $35 and the FXI Cotton Candy priced at a lofty $200.

Now a new contender has arrived in the form of the $74 MK802 Android mini PC. Which is equipped with a single-core 1.5GHz AllWinner A10 processor, supported by 512MB of memory.

The MK802 is also equipped with 2 x USB ports, one full-sized and one micro, and runs Google’s latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) operating system. As well as being equipped with a HDMI port for connecting to your monitor of preference.

Connectivity on the MK802 is provided by WiFi 802.11b/g, with 4GB of Flash storage as standard,  which can be increased to 32GB via the microSD card slot.

Genius WideCam F100 Fitted With Ultra Wide 120 Degree Lens Launches

Genius has this week launched a new ultra wide angel lens web camera, which is equipped with a 120 degree lens. The new WideCam F100 is capable of capturing full high definition video recordings at 1080p and can take 12 megapixel photographs.

Using the accompanying software Arcsoft Webcam Companion 4, the Genius WideCam F100 webcam can then send these directly to your YouTube, Flickr, and Twitter account.

Other features include: HD 720p/1080p Full HD resolution 1280 × 720 – 1920 × 1080, as well as manual focusing and auto/manual white balance control. With still image resolutions of 1920 × 1080, 1280 × 720 and 640 × 480, and video resolutions of 1920×1080/30fps, 1280×720/30fps, 640×480/30fps.

The Genius’ WideCam F100 is now available to purchase in the US and Canada for around $60.

VIA Technologies Fanless AMOS-3002 Mini Computer Unveiled

VIA Technologies has unveiled a new addition to their range with the introduction of the fanless AMOS-3002 (Pico-ITX) mini computer measuring just 197(W) x 104(D) x 49(H)mm in size.

The tiny VIA AMOS-3002 computer has been designed to provide customers with an embedded system embedded applications. Including telematics, in-vehicle control, machine to machine controller (M2M), digital signage and kiosks.

The VIA AMOS-3002 computer is equipped with a 1.0GHz Eden X2 processor and the VX900H media system processor, and is fitted with 2x COM ports, 1x Cfast slot, 4x USB 2.0 ports, (including two lockable ports), line-in/out, and 1x DIO port,

On the back is 1x VGA and 1x HDMI port, 2x GLAN ports for dual Gigabit networking and a further 2x USB 2.0 ports, together with options for Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity.

“The VIA AMOS-3002 advances the ultra compact AMOS series systems, delivering fanless dual core computing and advanced multimedia capabilities,” said Epan Wu, Head of the VIA Embedded Platform Division, VIA Technologies, Inc. “The superior versatility and reliable compact design of the VIA AMOS-3002 makes it ideal for a diversified range of embedded applications.”

No information on pricing or worldwide availability has been released as yet VIA Technologies.

Voice Activated USB Drive

We have featured a number of different USB drives here at Geeky Gadgets over the years, some fun ones, and some with added security to protect your data, the latest one falls into the latter category, the voice activated USB drive.

The voice activated USB drive comes with 8GB of built in storage, and in order to access the drive you will have to say your password, and if the device doesn’t recognize your voice then you it wont make the data available.

The voice activated USB drive is compatible with both Windows and Mac, if you want one they are available for $49.95 from Hammacher Schlemmer.

Panasonic And NHK’s New 145 Inch Ultra HDTV In Action (Video)

Last week we heard that Panasonic and NHK were working on a new ultra high definition plasma TV that would come with a massive 145 inch display, and now we have some actual photos of the device plus a video.

This new giant Panasonic and NHK Plasma TV uses the Super Hi-Vision format which is available in Japan, and features a resolution of 7680 x 4320 pixels, have a look at the video below.

This is the worlds first Ultra High Definition plasma display, and it will be shown off at NHK’s Science & Technology Research labs in Tokyo, there are no details as yet on when it will go on sale.

Intel Demos New NUC Motherboard That Fits In Your Hand

Intel has shown off a new tiny motherboard, much smaller than the previous mini-ITX system motherboards, called NUC or Next Unit of Computing, this tiny motherboard measures just 4 inches by 4 inches, this compares to the 6.7 inch by 6.7 inch size of the mini-ITX motherboards.

This new NUC motherboard will work with Intel’s Core i3 mobile processor, but could apparently also handle more powerful processors as long as the power consumption and heat generation isn’t too high.

The new Intel NUC motherboard has been designed for applications like digital signage, and it comes with two RAM SO-DIMM slots, HDMI,two mini PCIe slots, USB 3.0, WiFi, Bluetooth and even Thunderbolt.

There are no details as yet on when these new NUC motherboards will be available and also no details on how much they will cost, you can see more photos of the device over at SWEClockers.

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LifeBook Concept Combines Camera, Smartphone, Tablet and Notebook

We have featured a number of different concepts here on Geeky Gadgets for combining devices together, and Asus have taken the idea mainstream with the Asus Padfone. Which combines a smartphone and tablet together into one unit to share processing power and features.

Designer Prashant Chandra has taken the concept one stage further and incorporates , a camera, smartphone, tablet and notebook in to one device. Enabling them to all to share features and processing power and be charged and synced at the same time.

The notebook doesn’t have a keyboard of its own but uses the docked tablet as a touch screen input device. Also when the camera is docked it doubles as a web camera and automatically transfers your photographs to the main notebook and syncing.

When the tablet is docked with the notebook it can also be switched from keyboard mode into a dual screen notebook allowing users to use the tablet as a sketch pad. The smartphone docks in to the front of the notebook providing extra processing power and battery life when required.

Unfortunately the system is still just a concept at the moment, but with companies like Asus already combining smartphones and tablets together, we probably don’t have long to wait for mainstream solutions to start to appear in stores.

Japanese Creates Device That Shuts People Up

It’s such a bummer to get stuck with a person who doesn’t know how to shut up. If only there’s a way to shut them up without hurting their feelings (or punching their faces. Haha!) A pair of Japanese researchers just might have the answer.

Kazutaka Kurihara from the National Institute of Advanced Science and Technology and Koji Tsukada from Ochanomizu University were the brains behind this device they coined as the “SpeechJammer”

It takes the form of a gun and you point it at the person’s mouth to commence peace and quiet.  It works by recording the person’s voice through a directional microphone. It then adds a 0.2 second delay and fires the recorded speech back to the loquacious speaker. The brain needs instant feedback to continue speaker. Hearing a constant echo of their voice disrupts with this system and brings the “target” to a sudden halt.

In a paper describing their invention, Kurihara and Tsukuda emphasized that communication maybe an important medium to resolve conflicts, but too much of it may add fuel to the fire.

The SpeechJammer is confirmed to shut up even the loudest chatterboxes. It is an oversized gun that looks like it can wipe your memory out. Just pointing the monstrosity that is the SpeechJammer is enough to get a shock. Add in a sneer and evil laugh and you don’t have to turn it on!

The SpeechJammer may be the best in stopping speech, it has no power of stopping that annoyed person you just pointed a weird gun at. Try staying at most 30 feet away just in case.

Leaked Microsoft Office 15 Trailer Hints At Cloud And 365 Web Support (video)

A quick 30 second video has been published from part of the leaked roadmap for Microsoft’s upcoming Office 15 software package. Although short the new Office 15 video reveals glimpses of both 365 and SkyDrive integration, which are expected to be part of the new Office suite of tools.

The Microsoft Office 15 video, which you can view after the break has been published by Rafael Rivera of Within Windows, and shows how Microsoft sees users integrating with documents in its new suite, enabling users to access documents “wherever you go … so it’s easy to pick up where you left off.”

With a Windows 8 tablet set to be released sometime in the next year, the new integration within Office 15 is likely to try and compete with Apple’s iCloud offering and documentation syncing features.

Microsoft Office 15 is currently under development with a public beta arriving in the summer, and a final release expected to launch sometime in 2013. As more specific information is released regards the new Windows 8 tablet or Office 15 we will keep you updated.

Microsoft Introduces 3 Windows 8 Editions : Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT

Today Microsoft as announced three editions of its new Windows 8 operating system: Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT. The plain Windows 8 version is the official product name for the next x86/64 editions of Windows, and PC users will have two editions to choose from Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro.

Microsoft explains that for many PC users Windows 8 will be perfect, but for more advanced features Windows 8 Pro has been created. To bring a broader range of Windows 8 technologies, to tech enthusiasts and business/technical professionals.

Windows RT is the newest member of the Windows family, and has been created for devices powered by ARM Processors. Microsoft explains:

“Windows RT will include touch-optimized desktop versions of the new Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. For new apps, the focus for Windows RT is development on the new Windows runtime, or WinRT, which we unveiled in September and forms the foundation of a new generation of cloud-enabled, touch-enabled, web-connected apps of all kinds.”

For more details on the new Windows 8 operating system editions, jump over to the Microsoft Blog post for a comparison.

24ct Gold iPad Will Cost You $5,499

The only person I can see buying this 24ct Gold 3rd generation iPad is a contemporary Bond Villain named Gold Tablet, but if you have the money and want one for yourself, Gold & Co. is offering some for sale.

Looks like it will be made available only in stores in Dubai, London and Hong Kong. The first unit has been auctioned off with the proceeds going to charity. I hope your pockets are lined with gold to pay for it though.

This blinged out tablet will cost you $5,499 for the 64GB WiFi + 4G model. The company is also offering gold plated iPhone and Blackberry devices if you want some gadgets to go with this. I would be too afraid to use such an expensive device myself.

Phillips 20 Year Life LED Lightbulb

A revolutionary new lightbulb which has been designed by Phillips and recently won the U.S. Department of Energy’s L Prize, will be finally available to purchase in stores this weekend. The Phillips LED lightbulb has been deigned to last and provide light for 20 years, burning only 10 watts of power. The new LED lightbulb was originally was priced at $60, and has been created to replace incandescent bulbs of 40 watts or more when they are banned in 2014.

But to win the U.S. Department of Energy’s L Prize, the price of the invention would need to drop to $22 within its first year of being available, before the $10 million prize could be redeemed by Phillips.

At the moment the price for the Phillips LED lightbulb is $50, but Phillips is currently in talks with utility companies to offer rebates of anywhere between $20 and $30, that will be applied by the retailers of the new next generation lightbulb.

Cyrus Klepcys Mars Watch (video)

Watchmaker Cyrus has unveiled a new addition to their range in the form of the Cyrus Klepcys Mars Watch. Which is a variation on the their Klepcys model that features a 3D moonphase, but this time its been replaced by a miniature version of the red planet, Mars.

The Mars globe has been created and rotates at exactly the same time as the real planet. Completing one revolution every 24 hours, 37 minutes and 22 seconds. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

Other unique features of the watch is the “Martian face” which has been included in the design and can be seen at about 7 O’clock on the watches face. The unique Klepcys watch is a collaboration between Cyrus and renowned watchmaker Jean-François Mojon, who also designed the Harry Winston Opus X watch.

The Cyrus Klepcys Mars Watch is being limited to just 66 pieces or as Cyrus says “66 earthlings will be able to enjoy this unique experience on their wrist.” Unfortunately no information on pricing or worldwide availability has been released as yet.

Environmentally Friendly Waterproof Coating Developed To Protect Electronics

A new waterproof coating has been developed by Daikin Industries which is both environmentally friendly and will protect your electronics from water damage. We have featured other waterproof coatings here on Geeky Gadgets before but what makes this on a little different in that it dries within a minute at room temperature and once dried creates a layer just 0.1 micron to 1 micron thick over the electronics.

Keeping them protected from water and other damaging elements. Watch the video below to see a demonstration of the new coating in action. Daikin Industries explains:

“This product isn’t intended for full waterproofing, but for raising the baseline in waterproofing to everyday standards. So we’re suggesting this coating as a way to reduce the risk of phones malfunctioning if they happen to get dropped in water.”

For example, even if the phone has an earphone jack or connector, there’s no problem with connection after coating, because this coating is such a thin film. It can be used for protection against water and moisture in applications where, until now, a thicker coating was needed.”

The new costing is currently still under development, but is created by dissolving a fluoropolymer in a fluorinated solvent. The fluoropolymer is nonflammable and has low toxicity, making the solution environmentally friendly.

AViiQ Ready Clip Cables

AViiQ has created some handy shorter cables, which have been specifically design to be easier to carry and tangle free. Providing you with a convenient way of charging or transferring data to and from any USB 2.0 port, and are available for Micro, Mini and Apple devices.

The AViiQ ready clip cables are roughly the same length as a pen and even have a handy pen style clips allowing you to carry them clipped to your pocket. Alan Yeung, Co-Founder of AViiQ explains:

“We designed the Ready Clips based on personal struggles of having to fiddle with tangled and unnecessarily long cables,”-“AViiQ believes that for a product to be portable, it not only has to be compact, but also slim and unobtrusive.”

The new AViiQ Clips are now available to purchase individually or in sets starting at $12.99.

Worlds First Intel Powered Smartphone The Lava Xolo X900 Arriving April 23rd

Intel and Lava, one of India’s fastest-growing mobile handset companies, have this week announced that their new Lava Xolo X900, the worlds first smartphone powered by an Intel processor will be arriving in India on April 23rd.

The Lava Xolo X900 smartphone is powered by a 1.6 GHz Atom processor with Hyper Threading Technology, together with a 400 MHz graphics clock and the full HD 1080p video recording and playback capabilities.

The Lava Xolo X900 is also fitted with a 4.03-inch high-resolution LCD touch screen and 8-megapixel camera, with a burst mode feature allowing 10 pictures to be captured in under a second.
Its internal battery has been designed to provide up to 5 hours of 3G browsing, 45 hours of audio and 8 hours of talk time. Mike Bell, Intel corporate vice president and general manager of the Mobile and Communications Group explains:

“The first smartphone with Intel inside is now available to Indian consumers,”-“The boundaries of personal computing are expanding. As we enter the India market with our first smartphone from Lava, the device not only showcases the rich capabilities and user benefits of Intel computing, but also highlights the exciting possibilities of what’s still to come.”

No information on pricing or worldwide availability has been released as yet.

UFO Smartphone Projector Concept

The UFO is a new combination smartphone and projector concept that utilises a flexible LCD screen and cloud storage to provide a futuristic look at features that might be included in our  mobile phones in the future. Transforming from a simple mobile phone into a media device, and keyboard for communications and work environments.

The UFO smartphone concept is the brain child of designer Jeong Jaewan, and by folding the smartphone into different shapes allows you to use the built in projector for media display and also to use the interactive laser keyboard.
Unfortunately the UFO smartphone is still just a concept at the moment, but does combine a number of working technologies we have featured here on Geeky Gadgets and pushes them that little bit further into the future.

Zotac Unveils Three New Mini PCs

At CeBIT 2012 this week mini computer maker Zotac has unveiled three new additions to its range of Mini PCs in the form of the new ZBOX ID82 Series, ZBOX Nano ID61 and ZBOX Blu-ray AD05 Series pictured below.
The ZBOX Blu-ray AD05 Series is powered by a AMD E-450 APU 1.65GHz, dual-core processor, supported by a AMD Radeon HD 6320 graphics. Its also fitted with HDMI & DVI outputs, and a combination Blu-ray reader and DVD writer drive.

The ZBOX Nano ID61 is fitted with a Intel Celeron 867 processor 1.3GHz, dual-core, supported by up to 8GB of DDR3-1333 SO-DIMM and Intel HD Graphics. Its equipped with 2 x USB 3.0 and 2 x USB 2.0 ports, and other features include, Bluetooth and a single 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps port.
Finally the ZBOX ID82 Series, is supplied with an Intel Core i3 2330M processor 2.2GHz, dual-core, 3MB cache, supported by up to 16GB of Ram provided by two DDR3-1333 SO-DIMM slots. Together with Intel HD Graphics 3000, HDMI & DVI-I outputs and the same USB port configuration as the ZBOX Nano ID61.
All three of the new mini PC systems are fitted with 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi connectivity and are provided with aMCE remote. Unfortunately no information on pricing has been released as yet by Zotac.