Gadgets and Gizmos Articles

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By john mce @ Monday, 19th May 2008 @ 4:19 PM

Firstly lets clarify what is meant by 3D printing, well in a nut shell it is a way of fabricating objects designed on computer, for example if you designed a mug using computer aided design, within a few hours you could have the real thing sitting in front of you. It is possible to watch your very creations come to life in true Star Trek fashion, before your very eyes. To go into more detail, currently printers are fairly slow, limited and not tremendously precise. A home 3D printer will... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Dan Ionescu @ Tuesday, 13th May 2008 @ 4:50 PM

Men love to use all kind of tools to repair things, build objects or just to have fun. Gifts for men are especially plentiful with all the wonderful technology that is available right now. Mostly, men like gifts such as fashionable watches, futuristic gadgets, multi-functional cameras, smart shoes that make them look unique and serve a purpose as well. To choose the best technology present you must know a little about their personality and taste. In the technological world we live in doz... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Ricardo d Argence @ Tuesday, 13th May 2008 @ 4:32 PM

The 1 Gb iPod Blue is all about Intimacy, relationships, loyalty. Sincere and thoughtful all in one. People that are calm and cool will love this iPod. Blue is calming. It can be strong and steadfast or light and friendly. Almost everyone likes some shade of the color blue. Use blue with metallic silver accents an elegantly rich appearance. Check the Personality of Blue to see if this is the color for your iPod, or check the symbolysm of Blue to see if this is the gift you... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Matt Seweryniak @ Tuesday, 13th May 2008 @ 3:52 PM

Binoculars aka field glasses are like two telescopes pointed at the same area. It is easy to perceive depth because it has two lenses and not just one, like a monocular. The binoculars have been around since about the 17th century after telescopes have been invented. People use to mount two telescopes side by side and looked through them with both eyes. Between the 1850-1890s, a prism type of binocular was invented that allowed greater depth perception by allowing the eye pieces t... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Kyle Newton @ Tuesday, 13th May 2008 @ 7:07 AM

Potable satellite radios are a category of satellite radios. Portable satellite radios are the pocket-sized radios that allows subscribers to listen to live broadcasts and to digital music from their personal collections. These radios can be used in-dash car radios, dedicated home-audio components, and as well as plug and play head units. As the name says that the satellite radio is portable thus the size of the unit is very compact because of which it can be carried in the pocket of the... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Ricardo d Argence @ Monday, 12th May 2008 @ 1:01 PM

The Apple 1 GB Shuffle is the world's smallest digital music player, but even at its small size it can handle up 240 songs easily. A great feature of the Shuffle is that it comes in a variety of colors to match your personality. The advantage of the ipod Shuffle is that its so small you can wear it on your sleeve, or your lapel, or your belt it's so small you can wear it just about anywhere. Since it doesn't have a display screen as other models, its perfect for your lifest... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Ricardo d Argence @ Saturday, 10th May 2008 @ 4:54 PM

The Apple 1 GB Shuffle is the world's smallest digital music player, but even at its small size it can handle up 240 songs easily. A great feature of the Shuffle is that it comes in a variety of colors to match your personality. The iPod Shuffle Silver denotes elegance and riches. It's the perfect choice for those who want to appear elegant and glamorous. Although the Shuffle comes in a small package, 1.62 inches long and about half an ounce, it still holds a lot of music... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Christa Kowalczyk @ Wednesday, 7th May 2008 @ 5:45 AM

Modern technology has brought many conveniences to our lifestyle, not only that but it enabled the world in general to take control of things that a few years back was not even possible or plausible. GPS is one of the modern advancement that people find very useful, not only in industrial and commercial size but also in individual level. When people speak of GPS or Global Positioning System, they usually refer to GPS receiver since GPS is not a gadget but a constellation of 27 Earth-orbit... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Christa Kowalczyk @ Wednesday, 7th May 2008 @ 3:04 AM

Like telephones, office matters cannot go on smoothly and conveniently without fax machines. It is derived from the Latin word facsimile, which means "make similar", or to "make a copy of". Faxing is the process of encoding data, transmitting it over a radio broadcast or a telephone line and at the same time, getting hold of a hard copy of what was has to be sent to a remote location. It is almost like a photocopying machine but instead of having another copy in your hand... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Steve Lane @ Monday, 5th May 2008 @ 7:43 PM

There are a wide variety of non-lethal self-defense weapons available today. If you're looking for afford ability, portability and reliability, the standard stun gun is a great choice. Many different types can be ordered online. Not to be confused with its cousin, the taser, the stun gun is its own animal. A stun gun works by disrupting the body's electrical system. Using household batteries, stun guns supply electricity to a system of transformers which boost the voltage to hig... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Kyle Newton @ Saturday, 26th April 2008 @ 9:42 PM

The satellite radio is quickly garnering market share from old standbys, FM and AM. Only two service providers, XM and Sirius, the only real choice you have to make is which model to purchase and how much to pay. Road to XM and Sirius can have a few potholes, aggravating problems that may cause you to toss your Roadies out of the car window. We have few tips to help pave that road. Always try refreshing the activation of your radio by going to the XM or Sirius websites and hitting refre... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Paul Fitzgerald @ Saturday, 26th April 2008 @ 6:37 AM

The most recent ruling cites public health risk.Ten mobile telephone antennas must be removed as they pose a threat to public health, the Athens Appeals Court ruled on 8/7/2006. In justifying its ruling, the court cited urgent concerns regarding the protection of public health. UK campaign groups have been working with retired physicist Dr John Walker. Six studies now show an increase in serious illness appearing in radiation from masts after long-term exposure. Dr John Walker's rese... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Chris McCann @ Tuesday, 22nd April 2008 @ 2:37 AM

The PlayStation Portable system is compact and therefore easy to carry around. It offers many game choices in a variety of genres and has capabilities to download music, television shows and movies. You can download new files to your PSP any time of the day or night, when it is convenient for you. Learn how to know what files you can download with your current system and where to find an unlimited number of PSP files so you never run out of fun things to do. Firmware Information Fi... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By David Kowalczyk @ Friday, 18th April 2008 @ 11:49 AM

Before you purchase your cordless drill, you must have considered the power of the tool. Power comes from the battery that goes with it. You will find a lot of batteries with a range of 2.4 to 36 volts but 9.6 volts to 14.4 volt range are recommended for a cordless drill. Another consideration is the price. Some cordless drills range from $40 to $1000 or more. The higher the voltage the higher the price it tends to be. However, keep in mind that quality comes with each price tag. The siz... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Ed Baker @ Thursday, 17th April 2008 @ 9:51 AM

Users of the Apple iPod could not get enough of the music experience. These are some of the features of the Apple iPod that makes it so attractive to music lovers and techies: 1. The Apple iPod have so much space available of up to forty gigabytes that it can store up to about five thousand songs. 2. The Apple iPod also comes with the ergonomically designed Click Wheel wherein you can do fast forward, play, reverse, pause and access the menu with ease. 4. The Apple iPod can be used ... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Roberto Sedycias @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 4:56 PM

Nintendo-Wii, the seventh generation video game systems, was launched by Nintendo in September 2006. The Wii video system pronounced `we` gather people of all ages and experience, together to play. The evocative name coupled with classic features, Nintendo Wii, has caused lot of ripples in the video game industry and it targets to broader section of people than occupied by Sony`s PlayStation 3 and Microsoft`s Xbox360. As of December 31st, 2007, 20.13 million of Nintendo Wii has been sold. more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Shaun Parker @ Saturday, 12th April 2008 @ 1:53 AM

Sports might be about getting fit, but that doesn't mean it's not without its gadgets. Whether you're running, cycling, snowboarding or swimming, gadgets can help you get the most out of training. Here are a couple of great gadgets that will maximise your training, helping you on the road to victory. Nike+ SportBand The Nike+ SportBand allows runners to get real-time performance feedback during a run giving them information on their distance, pace, time and c... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Shaun Parker @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 9:34 PM

Saving our planet is important, but that doesn't mean you have to live in a tree and forgo your gadget pleasures. There are plenty of gadgets out there that will help you live a greener life and while most LCD televisions don't come with a way to turn them off you can get devices to help combat that. Here are some of my favourite ones. Cranking MP3 player With a 1GB capacity and a design that won't win any red dot awards, the main USP for this new MP3 player is its ... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Shaun Parker @ Wednesday, 9th April 2008 @ 7:27 PM

Ah gadgets, I love them, take something that can be done in a number of ways, find the most pointless way of doing it and there you have the making of a good gadget. Why for example would you want to open a bottle of wine with a bottle opener that will cost you 2pounds when you can also do it with one that costs 50 times as much, or maybe one that's built into your sandal or belt buckle. But gadgets aren't just about helping you get your bottle of wine open. They come in all sh... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By melinda revell @ Tuesday, 8th April 2008 @ 7:32 PM

Almost everyone knows that a stun gun discharges an electrical current, but how does that subdue a person? First we must consider that the human body uses an electrical system for communication from the brain to muscles, from senses such as touch, taste and sight to the brain. The nervous system uses an electrical impulse to travel from the brain down the nerve and to the muscle that the brain is telling to move, contract or lengthen. Basically the stun gun disrupts this communication system.... more...