Wednesday, July 18, 2012

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.
Master Lock DialSpeed Electronic Padlock

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.


Sunday, May 20, 2012

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.
iDermal Dave Hurban
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.
Data Killer
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.
iZettle

“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.
MK802 Android PC

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.