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Crazy 3D holographic projection performance
Thursday, 11 Mar, 2010 – 11:48 | View Comments
Crazy 3D holographic projection performance

Watch this video for a crazy 3D holographic projection in front of live audience. There are no special effects here, just clever 3D projection of the visuals. The audience saw it exactly like you see here in the video. How is this possible? Well there is a company called Musion which rigs up the stage [...]

Nexus One Review: Blows away the competition
Sunday, 21 Feb, 2010 – 14:14 | View Comments
Nexus One Review: Blows away the competition

Well its been now 2 days since Nexus One arrived, and, well, ummm, hold on….lemme check my emails on Nexus One…sorry brb.
Ahemm..I am back..and yes thats whats been happening to me with Nexus One…addictive behavior. This baby is absolutely amazing. Apple fanboys please understand that I dont own an iPhone so before you go booo [...]

Nexus One is here: This is inside the box…
Thursday, 18 Feb, 2010 – 17:03 | View Comments
Nexus One is here: This is inside the box…

This is it…finally Nexus One arrived today [picked up actually], after 13 days in transit, which included 5-6 days in Kuwait customs, this baby is in my hands now. First 5 mins of usage, Nexus One rocks!!! This post is quicky one, will post detailed one later..so here is whats in the box:

Nexus One
Carrying case
Small [...]

Robotic drilling/chiseling creates helmet out of 120 Kg Aluminum block
Wednesday, 17 Feb, 2010 – 13:20 | View Comments
Robotic drilling/chiseling creates helmet out of 120 Kg Aluminum block

Another robotic tech related post…this one is even better. Robotic drilling/chiseling machine at Daishin creates a helmet out of 120 Kg aluminum block in one shot. The level of detailing is astounding. Check out the detailing at the end of the video where the robot inscribes 50th anniversary logo.
Daishin [LINK]

I want this: JO-ZERO robot is crazy technology
Tuesday, 16 Feb, 2010 – 21:48 | View Comments
I want this: JO-ZERO robot is crazy technology

JO-ZERO robot is ultimate geek toy for adults [don't get me wrong here]. This baby has 20 degrees of movements which makes it extremely agile. Look at the video below, I loved the part where this robot had to negotiate around obstacles. The dance sequence is pretty cool as well. BTW it is available for [...]

Google Phone : Nexus 1 : Now supports multi-touch…mine on way here from US
Wednesday, 3 Feb, 2010 – 7:34 | View Comments
Google Phone : Nexus 1 : Now supports multi-touch…mine on way here from US

A major update to the Android OS of Nexus One has enabled multi-touch support. Other updates are to the firmware. BTW many of you in Kuwait have stated that you still cant order Google Phone as Google is blocking the site. Thats strange as somehow I can get through to Google’s site. Could be that [...]

Google Phone : Nexus One now available online from Kuwait
Monday, 1 Feb, 2010 – 9:11 | View Comments
Google Phone : Nexus One now available online from Kuwait

Just checked Google’s Nexus 1 website, and it seems Google has removed restrictions for ordering the phone from outside US. Now you can order it from Kuwait. Only catch is that the shipping address has to be in US, UK,Singapore, Hong Kong. I already have mailboxes from Aramex and UShopWeShip so I guess I will [...]

Apple iPad is here..pricing is lucrative..but fails to satisfy
Thursday, 28 Jan, 2010 – 0:06 | View Comments
Apple iPad is here..pricing is lucrative..but fails to satisfy

So finally after years and years of rumors from fanboys, industry pundits and geeks, Apple finally revealed its latest market breaker tech gadget the iPad. Yep this gadget is sexy, geeky, fashionable accessory, and contains enough punch to lure the masses towards itself. Apple knows how to play the mind games, catch the wave, and [...]

Is this the end for Nokia & iPhone? Google Phone coming Jan 5th..at $199 / $99
Wednesday, 16 Dec, 2009 – 0:06 | View Comments
Is this the end for Nokia & iPhone? Google Phone coming Jan 5th..at $199 / $99

Rumours are doing rounds that much awaited Google phone is going to hit the markets on Jan 5th. The Nexus 1 model is expected to turn the mobile phone market upside-down. Priced at gravity defying US$ 199 and US$99 for long time Google users and that too UNLOCKED!!! Google phone will be available for purchase [...]

Eigenharp …an amazing musical instrument
Sunday, 25 Oct, 2009 – 23:03 | View Comments
Eigenharp …an amazing musical instrument

Eigenharp a truly remarkable musical instrument is finally making its debut. Eigenharp?! yes chances are high that you are hearing about this for the first time. Lets just say, Eigenharp, is a blend of pipe instrument, a synth keyboard, a pedal instrument ; a totally new breed of musical offering after a long long time. [...]

PS3 Slim hitting X-cite:Al-ghanim tomorrow
Tuesday, 15 Sep, 2009 – 0:18 | View Comments
PS3 Slim hitting X-cite:Al-ghanim tomorrow

The newest PS3 SLIM is hitting X-cite stores tomorrow. Grab one while you can for Eid..

Nokia N900 [Maemo 5] takes on iPhone & BlackBerry in October
Friday, 28 Aug, 2009 – 23:05 | View Comments
Nokia N900 [Maemo 5] takes on iPhone & BlackBerry in October

Nokia’s flagship N Series has another star coming up, the N900 or Maemo 5. This one is going full steam against the iPhone and BlackBerry touchscreen PDA/Phone family of phones. The specs are great and rival the latest iPhone 3GS specs blow by blow. Based on Linux OS and supporting all the fancy gimmicks of [...]

I want this: Unusual living room remote control system
Friday, 21 Aug, 2009 – 23:19 | View Comments
I want this: Unusual living room remote control system

This is a totally funky living room remote control system that will set you back around US$ 10-15000 for the setup, but the interface will totally blow you away. Imagine your coffee table becomes your living space and you control every bit of electrical equipment from the touch of the table.

Sony announces PS3 Slim for US$ 299 / Euro 299
Wednesday, 19 Aug, 2009 – 0:45 | View Comments
Sony announces PS3 Slim for US$ 299 / Euro 299

Sony Computer Entertainment has unveiled a new cutdown version of its flagship gaming console PS3. The new console has been christened PS3 Slim.
The Slim will hit stores September 1 in North America and will cost $299  and  Euros 299 for other markets. The device has the same features and functions as the “old” PS3 but [...]