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.