Time Machine Tabletop Clock

It is always good when people have time to spare for just about anything. This is time that they can spend much to their own liking. If they want to watch time pass by, they can literally do so and in style by having this Time Machine Tabletop Clock. The Time Machine Tabletop Clock is a kinetic display clock that comes with a fun way to watch time pass by. When on, this unique desk clock features a precise mechanism that lets a chrome ball roll every 60 seconds. The movement makes it an interesting clock to have at home and would surely be a fitting centerpiece for any table.

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Samsung Bags 27 Wins In Good Design Awards

The Good Design Award is a Japanese “comprehensive design evaluation and commendation system” that is based on the philosophy that “good design is essential and indispensable to everyday life.” This year, the Japan Institute of Design Promotion or JDP, is giving its prestigious Good Design Gold Award to two of Samsung's products, namely, the Eco-friendly reusable packaging solution and the OLED ES9500 3D TV, respectively. JDP is also awarding its Good Design Award to 27 of Samsung's innovative products.

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Volume And Noise Invention Reads Out Tweets

I have yet to lose the amazement at reading some of the tweets that folks, er, tweet about, and the most recent faux pas that I read came from the United Nations themselves in the form of a typo, touching on the sensitivities of a 1-state solution in the Middle East concerning Israel and Palestine, before an apology was issued. Well, the Volume And Noise is a creation by artist Sean Hathaway as part of a social-media-themed project, where it will bring Twitter and one of the oldest forms of communication together.

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McLaren P1 prototype seen testing on public roads

Spy photographers have grabbed a few shots of the McLaren P1 out for a little testing on public streets. Much of the coupe's heavy camouflage has been discarded in favor of a trippy vinyl wrap, revealing the production version to be nearly identical to the concept McLaren unveiled at this year's Paris Motor Show. The company's new ultracar is designed to be somewhat smaller and more delicate compared to other bruisers in the segment, and McLaren has made it clear the machine will bow with the least frontal area of any new supercar on the planet.

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Redbox Instant Details Leaked

Earlier this year, we mentioned that Verizon and Redbox are working on a new video service that could possibly rival Netflix. Well, after Verizon and Redbox announced its official name in July, we're finally beginning to learn more about Redbox Instant. According to GigaOM, who managed to acquire details of the service, Redbox Instant subscriptions will start around $6 per month while VOD rentals and sales of newer titles is set at $0.99. There's also an $8 per month Redbox Instant membership that will add four credits to the streaming package which can be redeemed for Redbox DVD rentals.

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Apple Announces iPhone 5, iPad mini, & iPad 4 Availability In China

It's official. Apple has just announced the availability of its latest iDevices in China. The news today comes after the official approval of the iPhone 5 in the country. Apple says that the iPhone 5 will be available on the 14th of December, Friday, in China. Local pricing has yet to be confirmed. On the other hand, the Wi-Fi version of the iPad mini, as well as the iPad 4, will be launching earlier in the country on December 7, also a Friday. Local pricing has yet to be confirmed.

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Skype for iOS 4.2.1 Announced

Skype for the iPhone as well as iPad has been a hugely popular app, and the VoIP software has achieved the 120 million download mark over the years on both devices. This is quite an achievement, and it is interesting to note that version 4.2.1 of Skype for iPhone and Skype for iPad has just been released. Statistically speaking, 33% of iPhone and iPad owners use Skype on their respective devices each month, at least in a report according to Distimo. Not only that, Skype remains as one of the top 10 free iPhone apps of all time.

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Sony announces its first set of 4K Ultra HD content for home usage

Sony is unveiling the first step in delivering 4K Ultra HD video content in the home. The new 4K Ultra HD Video Player is a hard-disc server that connects easily to Sony's 84-inch 4K LED TV (XBR-84X900) allowing consumers to view 4K resolution movies and short form 4K videos. Available as a bonus loaned exclusively to U.S. customers purchasing the Sony 4K LED TV, the video player comes loaded with content, including both full length Hollywood features and a gallery of videos, creating the first true home 4K experience.


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170-Foot Trampoline Reinvents Modern-Day Commuting

Imagine walking on a road that's made up of a trampoline. All you'll have to do is to jump up and down until you arrive at your desired destination. That might sound absurd and a little hard to implement, but design firm Salto is doing it anyway. Designers Maarja Kask, Karli Luik, and Ralf Lõoke unveiled a 170-foot or 51 meter trampoline called “Fast track” at the 2012 Archstoyanie festival in Nikola-Lenivets, Russia.
In case you didn't know, Archstoyanie is basically an annual creative festival held in the forest of Nikola-Lenivets, Russia.

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Volvo V40 Adaptive Digital Display

When it comes to vehicle safety, the name Volvo is synonymous. Well, Volvo has come up with the idea of churning out an instrument cluster which is capable of adjusting itself to the driver's needs. This special combination of merging a couple of processors to power an 8" display would deliver a state-of-the-art driver experience, and you can be sure that Volvo has designed around you. Volvo's latest world-class instrument cluster is said to be the first time it is implemented in Volvo's all new V40 series.

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DR-05, Tascam new entry level PCM Linear voice recorder

Tascam (Teac) announced today in Japan the DR-05, a new entry level PCM Linear voice recorder (24bit/96kHz) as well as MP3, VSA (Variable Speed Audition) and 125dB SPL Sound Reinforcement Monitor. The DR-05 comes with a 128×64 dot screen, support microSD/SDHC, weight 116g for a size of 61x141x25mm.

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Fasotec Prints Pre-birth 3D Baby Models

You can say that majority of the parents out there are proud of their progeny, and do not mind showing off photos of their newborns. What happens when one is able to make use of today's technology and capture a 3D image of an unborn child. Well, I guess that means the bragging will only happen earlier, and Fasotec of Japan has come up with a new kind of technology that delivers pre-birth 3D models of their babies.

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2014 Acura RLX replaces SH-AWD with P-AWS

After teasing us with the thinly veiled concept earlier this year, Acura has officially taken the wraps off its all-new flagship sedan, the 2014 Acura RLX. Aside from its huge step forward in terms of styling and luxury, the new RLX could very well be the most advanced Acura model ever. While the previous RL could have been one of the blandest luxury sedans of its time, the RLX builds on stylish cues introduced this year on the ILX and RDX. One of the car's signature elements is its jewel-eyed LED headlights that could end up rivaling Audi for the most distinctive in the business.

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Razer Orochi Mouse Updated With New Laser & Longer Battery Life

Razer has just updated its Orochi mouse. You can still recall that Razer first unveiled the unique-looking mouse in February this year. Finally, after months of hard work, the company is announcing that it has updated the mobile gaming mouse so that users can play longer while on the go. The Razer Orochi mouse is now outfitted with a more precise laser sensor called the 6400 dpi 4G sensor which significantly improves its accuracy. Razer also enhanced the battery life of the gaming mouse.

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Surface KB 2756872 Update Appears

If you happen to own the Microsoft Surface, then you might have noticed that there is a spanking new update for your tablet device – the KB 2756872 update. Well, those who have a keen eye for detail will be pleased to know that the KB 2756872 is accompanied by a rather informative change log, where it has promised to deliver improvements to performance, battery life and of course, better driver compatibility. Not only that, you can expect improvements in the audio department, which will, keep your fingers crossed here, fix the stuttering issue that select Surface users did complain about in the past.

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Sony Xperia V To Hit Russia In December

Sony is preparing to launch their latest Android 4.0 ICS smartphone ‘Xperia V' in Russia. The handset will become available from December for 24,990 RUB (about $805). In case you didn't know, this dust-proof and waterproof handset packs a 4.3-inch 1280 x 720 scratch-resistant display, a 1.5GHz Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon processor, a 1GB RAM, an 8GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, dual cameras (VGA front & 13MP rear), NFC, LTE connectivity and runs on Android 4.0 ICS OS.

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Nissan releases details of US-spec 2014 GT-R

Nissan has released full details on the 2014 GT-R for the US market. For the next model year, the supercar will continue to offer buyers a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6, though final output has been upped by 15 ponies to 545 horsepower. Much of that jump comes courtesy of a new intake and optimized exhaust for an engine that breathes easier than before. Engineers claim to have made substantial revisions to the chassis to increase rigidity, and the 2014 GT-R now boasts revised high-rpm throttle response courtesy of a new set of fuel injectors.

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Chevy announces Spark, Sonic will be first to integrate Apple's Siri, debuts next-gen MyLink [w/videos]

Get ready for Siri in your car. Early in 2013, Chevrolet will be the first automaker to roll out Apple's Eyes Free technology, showing up initially in the Spark (in 1LT and 2LT trims) and Sonic (in LTZ and RS versions). Both models also come with six months of OnStar service included for free, which also includes a smartphone app – available for Android, iOS or Blackberry.


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Alaric’s Authentic implemented throughout Central America for Grupo Sanborns as core payments and services solution

Global payments and fraud prevention company, Alaric International (www.alaric.com), is proud to announce the successful deployment of its Authentic payment solution at Sanborns, the leading Mexican and Central American retailer.Authentic is a high performance intelligent transaction services hub which can be used for many different purposes and which empowers customers to make customizations themselves and so avoid the vendor lock-in so prevalent in the payments space.Deployed by Sanborns’ staff and Alaric’s local partner, Stratus Mexico, Authentic is used to process transactions arising from all Grupo Sanborns stores in

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Ford SYNC Improved, Gets Smarter Voice Recognition

Ford has just announced that they will be updating SYNC, which is their Microsoft-powered in-car entertainment and connectivity platform that comes alongside with the MyFord Touch interface, and these will debut in the 2014 Ford Fiesta. The updated SYNC in the 2014 Ford Fiesta is said to boast of a spanking new 6.5-inch LCD touchscreen display, but apart from that aesthetics, the system will also feature a smarter voice recognition system alongside improved accuracy, in addition to a more natural manner of engaging with it courtesy of a flattened audio command structure.

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Unique Keyboard Concept For Hungry Office Drones

Designer Hella Jongerius has certainly come up with an interesting method of keeping your office drones well fed. Of course, it might not be the most elegant solution out there in the market, and neither is it the most hygienic, but at the very least it has a sense of practicality written all over. I am referring to this unique keyboard concept that sees Hella Jongerius' trademark of fusing industry and craft, bridging the world of high and low tech, tradition and the contemporary, into a single device.

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GoalZero Brings Power To Those Affected by Hurricane Sandy

GoalZero employees and retail partners have managed to bring about $600,000 worth of portable power products to some areas affected by hurricane Sandy through their “You Buy One, We Give One” program where customers could help those in need. "Our employees came to us with the entire plan of what to send and how to get it there. They even volunteered to load up the truck and deliver the gear themselves.", says GoalZero's CEO Joe Atkin.

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AVT-C281, AverMedia new 1080x30p capture box

Ask-Corp, a Japanese company specialized in importing good from overseas, announced yesterday the availability of the AVT-C281 a new 1080x30p capture Box from the Taiwanese company AverMedia. Announced at 12,980 yen and available Vvia Ask-Corp directly or on Amazon Japan, the AVT-C281 is a simple "Box" that once connected between your PC or Gaming Console and TV will record anything you throw at it in MPEP-4 AVCH.264 with "almost" zero delay in image input.




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Logitech Harmony Touch Universal Remote review

How many audio/video home entertainment components do you own. Do you use a separate remote control for each one. Are you the designated controller in your family because no one else can figure out how to start the TV, satellite and DVR. Have you ever been at work when you get a call something like “The TV doesn't work, it's just static on the screen”. If so, I feel your pain and I have something that might cure the problem once and for all.










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2014 Chevrolet Impala priced from $27,535*

Something to be thankful for this holiday weekend. A price for the 2014 Chevrolet Impala, which will sticker from $27,535 (*inclusive of an $810 destination charge). The latest headline-grabber on the Epsilon II platform, the coming Impala – which will go on sale in Spring 2013 – can be had with either a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 195 horsepower and 187 pound-feet of torque or a 3.6-liter V6 with 305 hp and 264 lb-ft. A 2.4-liter four-cylinder with 182 hp and eAssist light hybrid technology will come soon thereafter, with all powerplants yoked to a six-speed automatic.
The $27,535 base price gets the 2.5-liter in LS trim.

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Nebula 12 – Hey, you! Get off of my cloud

Here's one more reason that proves the human race can't do anything anymore unless it involves a gadget… Introducing the Nebula 12 concept indoor weather forecast station. Developed by the same Swiss team that will be bringing you the insanely expensive power generating iRock rocking chair, the Nebula 12 puts a self generating indoor cloud in your home. There will be no need to look outside to see if it's cloudy or if the sun is shining because the Nebula device hanging from your ceiling will show you. How does it work.

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Leatherman Raptor Multifunction Scissors

Having multi-tools around can be a lifesaver especially during emergencies. It is even better if such multi-tools are designed for medical and emergency personnel. Multi-tool maker Leatherman has just introduced such a tool in its new Leatherman Raptor Multifunction Scissors. The Leatherman Raptor is not your ordinary scissors just by simple looking at it. In fact, this multifunction scissors is specifically designed for medics and rescue personnel as it integrates several useful tools for various emergencies into one.

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Samsung Adds More Apple Devices to Patent Lawsuit

Samsung may be obligated to pay Apple $1.05 billion in damages, but their legal battles are not over. After Apple added the latest Samsung devices to the patent infringement suit, Samsung has responded by adding the iPad mini, 4th-gen iPad, and 5th-gen iPod Touch to their lawsuit. The South Korean company has also previously filed for a motion to add the iPhone 5 to the mix and it was successful.

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minibru Coffee Mug

People love to enjoy a daily cup of brewed coffee. But some may not be particularly keen on trying to prepare one. Having a more convenient way to prepare brewed coffee is always welcome for many coffee lovers out there. The minibru Coffee Mug may help offer one.
The minibru Coffee Mug is a special mug where you can brew your own cup of coffee easily using the French Press method. It is as easy as filling the cup with coarsely ground coffee up to a fill level. Next, fill in hot water up until the fill line on the mug and wait for two to three minutes.

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New York Phone Booths Turned Into Info Hubs

With the number of people owning smartphones as well as ordinary mobile phones, we do wonder whether there is a need for pay phones – especially in large cities like New York. This has led to a plan that will see the transformation of a quarter of a thousand of New York's city phone booths into a device that will be more at ease in the 21st century – as a touchscreen information hub. This idea will continue where the successful pilot left off, being an initiative that the city of New York, Cisco and City 24x7 have come together for.

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Libon: Free Calls and Visual Voicemail for iPhone

. Libon is a free iOS app that allows users to call for free landlines and mobile numbers in a number of countries. According to Libon, the service offers free calls with HD sound, an audio quality that is not offered by competitive applications on mobile. Only international Voip out calls are available, calls to local numbers are not possible, however, you can call other local Libon users, they need to download the client from the appstore.


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Blackberry 10 L-series caught on camera again, this time alongside the Bold 9700

The Blackberry 10 L-series has to be one of the worst kept secrets as we've seen the device leak multiple times in the past, but then again perhaps RIM wants to get the word out as much as they can so they aren't doing much to stem the leaks. In any case here we are again with the L-series but instead of posing side by side with an iPhone 5, the L-series is instead pictured next to a Blackberry Bold 9700 device. Blackberry 10 will be RIM's new platform and there will be new devices accompanying it, so in a way we are looking at the present and future of RIM in the photo above.

Ubergizmo , Blackberry 10 L-series caught on camera again, this time alongside the Bold 9700, Blackberry 10 L-series caught on camera again, this time alongside the Bold 9700

Hirobo One-Man Helicopter Is Battery Powered

I don't know about you, but if you were to stake my life by getting me on board a one-man helicopter that runs on just battery power alone, I would think more than just twice. After all, electric power for helicopters is still in its infancy, and is anything goes awry, it would mean I would have regretted not taking flying lessons from the birds that regularly stop by my backyard. Being in an electric car is a whole lot safer – if the car loses power, at least I remain grounded.

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Skype Gift Cards Helps Folks Keep In Touch

Sure, using Skype to keep in touch with family and friends has been one of the more popular ways since the explosion of VoIP programs, but we do know that not everyone knows how to use Skype on a computer to carry out Skype-to-Skype conversations, so sometimes, if you want to keep in touch with family and friends far and near over their mobile phones or landlines, you can always use Skype Credit to make that call. Since the Yuletide season is upon us very, very soon (you would be surprised to see just how fast time creeps up on you), why not give a gift that is practical – and yet won't be frittered away over a bottle of booze.

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YouSendit A Windows Phone 8 Exclusive

Do you have any complaints about Microsoft's SkyDrive when it comes to hosting and sharing your files with the rest of family and friends. Well, here is an alternative that you might want to check out – assuming you own a Nokia Lumia 810, 820, 822 or 920, of course, as the official YouSendIt application from the Nokia Collection is now available. This is an exclusive app for the Windows Phone 8 platform, where it was announced as so back in September this year.

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VW recalls 2012-2013 Beetle models with leather seats over airbags

Volkswagen is recalling 2,471 Beetle models over faulty occupant control modules in the front passenger seat. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, if the seat in certain 2012 and 2013 model year vehicles gets wet, the module may malfunction and may not detect the presence of a child restraint. If that happens, the airbag will not shut off and will deploy in the event of a collision. Such a scenario could greatly increase the risk of serious child injury.
As a remedy, Volkswagen technicians will replace the control modules free of charge.

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