Archive for February, 2008

8-Bit Dynamic Life T-Shirts for Pairs

Posted by Anton on February 22nd, 2008

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Ok, it is a bit late for Valentine’s Day gifts, but these 8-bit dynamic life t-shirts don’t need any special occasion. The shirts have built-in flexible display that is able to light up in the form of 2 and a half or six red hearts. The idea behind the use of two of these shirts is that when the two of them are close to each other (less than 5 meters) the displays on both will light all of the six red hearts. And when the shirts are more far apart only two and a half of the hearts are being lit, showing that you are not happy being away form that special someone (your girlfriend / boyfriend or anything else). The technology behind the built in functionality in the shirts is based on proximity transmission/detection radio frequency or in other words some cool tech that lets you know when the t-shirts are close by. So don’t wait anymore for the next Valentine’s Day, because showing your affection to that special someone is not something … [ Read the rest of the story ]

Zelco Outi Bone-Conducting Headphones

Posted by Anton on February 13th, 2008

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These new and a bit strange headhones are actually quite cool in the way they function and especially the sound quality they provide. Outi earphones clip comfortably and securely outside the ears, providing comfortable and quite nice new look and feel. The headphones work by transmitting vibrations through the skin and cartilage (bone-conducting technology), they create a dynamic new sensual, surround sound that doesn’t just let you watch a movie or listen to your favorite music on the go, it lets you be a part of it. And because these headphones are not inserted into the ear, they avoid damaging the listener’s hearing as past generations of earphones have done…

Outi earphones plug into any MP3, iPod, portable CD and DVD player, most cell phones, gaming systems, radios or any other audio/visual device with a standard 3.5mm jack. The kit includes: Outi amplifier with 4-step switch (off/low/medium/high) to control vibration output, a clip to attach amplifier to clothing or bag/backpack, USB cable for charging, AC adapter and a storage pouch. It takes about an hour and a … [ Read the rest of the story ]