To call FRONT just another machine is to do it an injustice: This interactive system takes design to a whole new level by using motion capture to record pen strokes -- sending that information to a computer afterwards. Video after the jump. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Called the Moo Moo, this USB-powered cow is "attached to software that lets it communicate with a second Moomoo cow -- if you push a button its companion will moo at them and start glowing." Video after the break.
It looks like you have three different moo buttons to choose from, each one presumably communicating something bovinely profound[via OhGizmo!]
Japanese researchers have developed a 3D avatar system that essentially "takes video of a person and automatically gives them a new hairstyle, makeup or outfit." -- all in real-time. Video demonstration after the break.
It's really incredible how well it works in real time, and you can imagine this tech being used everywhere from hair salons to clothing stores to online gaming[via Gizmodo]
Yes, a seller is offering this Saleen Barricade replica from the Transformers movie on eBay, which "features the same police garb found on the movie car with a few changes." Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.
"To punish and enslave" has been changed to "Power in the hands of a few", and the 911 decal has been switched to a 411 promoting the Saleen web site. The light bar is also absent, probably to help prevent the vehicle from being mistaken for an actual police vehicle[via Autoblog]
With NASA lifting body airfoil technology and a sleek futuristic design, the Sea Phantom could be the ultimate watercraft. It has a top speed of 150MPH and can seat 5 passengers. According to its manufacturer, "several computers operate quietly in the background sampling the vessel's attitude 400 times per second, automatically balancing the craft until manual override steering inputs are registered." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
PhoneArena reviews the high-end Samsung Giorgio Armani multimedia phone, which sports a 2.6-inch touchscreen display, 3.15-megapixel camera, microSD card slot, 60MB internal memory, and Bluetooth 2.0 w/A2DP. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery. Here's the bottom line:
While there are some drawbacks functionality-wise, the phone still offers more than most of its owners would require. Considering the audience it is targeted to, just as the PRADA, it has decent (and better compared with the Prada) features, with major drawback being the tri-band GSM receiver, which doesn?t allow for using it all over the world[via PhoneArena]
Despite looking a bit olive green, the incredible 800hp Porsche 911 Sportec SPR1 rockets you from 0-60mph in just 3-seconds. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
In reality what you're looking at is a "civilian" 911 tuned by aftermarket specialist, Sportec. Never mind the 800-horsepower engine this brat is packin', the real highlight is the original paint job. This 911 Sportec SPR1 is decked out in matte green, with dark wheels and a Swiss flag painted on the roof[via Abnl - Autoblog]
The Peugeot H2O concept is basically a futuristic fire prevention vehicle that "produces electricity and water using hydrogen fuel cell battery technology." Click here for first picture in gallery.
Hidden underneath the playful and dynamic appearance of a fire engine lies a very innovative propulsion method. H2O, built on a Partner Electric base, uses the fuel cell battery as a source of on-board energy and features a major innovation for this technology: the hydrogen is produced in real time, based on the system's needs, which means it can overcome the problems associated with storing pressurized hydrogen[via Seriouswheels]
Here is the last of our current batch of camera phone reviews, the Motorola Razr2 V8 by Jay.
First Impressions
The Motorola RAZR V8 feels solid, and well built. The casing of the handset has a quality feel to it and is finished in an appealing design. The hinge works well and doesnt feel as if it will easily snap. I have seen Motorola reps throw handsets on the floor to demonstrate how sturdy they are, Im sure the Razr2 will have been subjected to a similar testing before release. The handset feels slightly wide in the hand, and when opened it is just big. The new RAZR may be slim, but it is long, extremely so when open.
Living with it
The RAZR V8 is a quad band GSM phone with EDGE for fast data transfer. The phone supports Bluetooth 2.0, which allows for listening to music wirelessly with a compatible Bluetooth headset. The Motorola V8 has no memory card slot, so you are stuck with the onboard memory. The handset I reviewed had an on board capacity of 420MB, which is good, but with most handsets coming with memory card options allowing 2, 4 or even up to 8GB capacity, less than half a gigabyte is not really good enough. The built in MP3 player on the v8 is pretty good. Playback from the built in speakers is fairly loud, and the outside screen on the phone offers music controls when the handset is closed. The controls are touch screen operative, and whilst it is a good gimmick, reaction to a selection is very slow.
The camera on the handset is 2.0 megapixel. There are no overall outstanding features or comments to make about the camera, it really is a simple point n shoot camera. Despite this, the quality of the pictures was surprisingly good.
Conclusion
Overall the Motorola RAZR2 V8 is a nice handset. It has a sturdy build and some useful extra applications. The MP3 player is nice, the camera is nice, and the Opera web browser is very good. In total the V2 doesnt quite make the grade, but in general Motorola RAZR fans will not be disappointed.
