SCORP Robot

Today, robots are used for variety of actions, and if you’re looking for a surveillance robot, today we have a robot that comes from privately owned Swiss company.

 Micro Unmanned Ground vehicle is based on SCORP platform, and according to Novatiq, this surveillance robot is lightweight, so you can easily put it in your backpack. As for dimensions, SCORP robot is 4cm (13”) long, 27cm (10”) wide, and 12cm (4.7”) high with it weighs 3.5kg (7.7 pounds).

This robot features four different cameras, so user can see in all directions, and thanks to the IR illuminators, you can easily use this robot for night surveillance. SCORP robot can be remotely controlled from up to 500m (1,650 feet) and it can achieve speed of 8km/h (5mph), and thanks to the built-in battery, it can work for 2 hours, but you can also add an external battery.

 n addition to external battery, there are varieties of additions such as robotic arm, biochemical detector, firing explosive charges, and many more.

 SCORP robot is great for surveillance, and it should become available in March for $11,447.

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Flygrip

There is variety of accessories for your smartphone on the market, but if you’re looking for an accessory that can keep your smartphone safe, you might be interested in this latest accessory called Flygrip.


Dropping your smartphone is always a problem, especially if you don’t have rugged case that will protect it from damage, but luckily for you, there’s a Flygrip that should keep you from dropping your smartphone. If you usually use your smartphone with one hand, than you know that you can easily drop it and cause potential damage, but thanks to the Flygrip attachment that attaches to your smartphone, you should have a firm grip on your smartphone, even if you’re holding it with one hand. After you’ve attached Flygrip to your smartphone, you just need to slide your fingers into the “grip”, and you should have somewhat a better hold on your phone.

Flygrip is available in small, medium and large sizes, depending on the size of your fingers, and in regards to the price, each Flygrip costs $29.95.

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Windows 8 brings password management and synchronization

We all know that Windows 8 will offer a variety of features, and regarding the upcoming features, we’re pleased to inform you that Windows 8 will have an improved password management system.

You probably use a variety of passwords on your computer, so it’s not uncommon that you lose or forget your password, and the only solution for that problem is to request a new password, but that can be a tedious process sometimes. Luckily for you, Windows 8 will try to eliminate this problem with enhanced password storage and syncing feature. By logging in to Windows 8 with your Live ID, you’ll automatically retrieve passwords that you’ve used on this computer, and all your website passwords will be saved on Internet Explorer 10, so you won’t have to log in again. However, if you need to see those passwords, you can do so easily right from the credential manager.

Password storage and synchronizing feature sounds promising, however it has it flaws, but we can’t wait to see how it works in action.

Source: http://www.gadgetlite.com/2011/12/28/windows-8-brings-password-management/

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Unboxing Samsung Galaxy Note Android smartphone

We were fortunate to have been sent the Samsung Galaxy Note (GT-N7000) just before the Christmas holidays began and whilst we’ve been keeping our mouths full of mince pies, chocolate and mulled wine we’ve also taken some time to unbox and capture a quick gallery.

Is it a tablet or is it a smartphone? Difficult to say and we’ve seen mixed reviews regarding its 5.3″ front panel. While we continue to test out the Galaxy Note, here’s a quick summary of its key specs.

•     Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS
•     Dual-core 1.4GHz Cortex A9 processor
•     5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED screen
•     8 megapixel main camera capable of recording 1080p videos, and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera
•     802.11 b/g/n, bluetooth 3.0
•     HSPA+ 21Mbps 850/900/1900/2100
•     a-GPS and GLONASS systems
•     Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Source: http://www.gadgetlite.com/2011/12/26/gallery-unboxing-samsung-galaxy/

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SMK-Link Bluetooth Calculator Keypad combines keypad and calculator into one

Using your Mac with compact-size keyboard saves your space, but it also deprives you from your keypad, but luckily for you, we have a device that will give you back your keypad functionality.

Bluetooth Calculator Keypad comes from SMK-Link, and this keyboard gives you quick access to numerical and mathematical keys. Besides its keypad functionality, Bluetooth Calculator Keypad can also work as a calculator, so you don’t have to start any additional calculator applications on your computer. There are also buttons for specific functions such as memory recall, percentages, and decimal change, so you’ll be able to do perform basic calculations with ease.

If you’re looking for a keypad for your Mac, Bluetooth Calculator Keypad might be perfect for you, because it comes with built-in calculator as well, and it’s fully compatible with both Mac and PC computers. As for the price, Bluetooth Calculator Keypad can be purchased from Apple Online Store for $59.99.

Source: http://www.gadgetlite.com/2011/12/28/smk-link-bluetooth-calculator/#more-32800

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