Micro 4/3 cameras: a bridge too far ?

The new Micro Four Thirds comes to bridge the gap between SLR and digital compact cameras.SLRs (and DSLRs) normally have interchangeable lenses while Bridge cameras have a unique fixed lense. These later are generally more compact, but use a smaller sensor (4/3 vs 35mm for SLRs).Apparently there was still an unexploited niche in between, and potentially big enough for two major...

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So Muhammad Ali is Irish !?

If you are living on the Emerald Island, and in the Banner county in particular, it is quite difficult to ignore that Muhammad Ali is coming on the 1st of September in the Information Age Town (everything is decoded below). My off topic category is there for events like this.I like the 2 videos below (not embeddable, sorry) showing the boxer's great sense of humour:Muhammad Ali...

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Third-Party software for IP Cameras

The IP Camera BSTI PT100V2W appears to be a clone of the Foscam FI8901W which, in turn, is the older brother of the FI8908W.Therefore the IP Camera Super-Client found on BSTI web site does work with Foscam cameras. The interface is not the clearest and I had a few crashes with it, but it appears to be free (even if a registration is required after some time), so it's still good...

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Gestural Interfaces and Augmented Reality

The Nintendo Wii seems to sit in the middle of two worlds: the (old) world of solid interfaces (mouses, keyboards, buttons,...) and the coming world of virtual interfaces where we will interact with devices through gestures in the empty air with our bare hands.While the Wii still requires you to hold a controller, Microsoft's Natal Project is one first step into the new world...But...

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Alternatives to Wayfinder on Sony Ericsson mobiles

Several Sony Ericsson GPS-enabled mobile phones come with Wayfinder as the main application. The software itself looks ok and could even (very) occasionally be used to guide you when driving. But there's a catch: after a trial period, you'll be invited to pay a yearly fee. And instead of availing for their "exclusive offer", you may prefer to buy an entry-level but decent dedicated...

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Interactive Projector Technology

TI has, for many years, been present inside most technological devices (Speak & Spell toy, TI computers, BOLT-117 laser-guided bomb), and it's nearly impossible to open one without finding the little Texas-shaped logo on a component.But most of us know the brand for having used their calculators at school. And that's in the classrooms again that the company is about to make...

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What nanoscience could do for you...

What if your next PDA would be made of sensitive, self cleaning, self feeding, transparent, waterproof and flexible electronics ?Nokia is, presenting an attractive concept about what nanotechnology may offer one day.More on the morph concept: http://www.nokia.com/about-nokia/research/demos/the-morph-conceptMore on nanoscience: http://www.nanoscience.cam.ac.uk...

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The 300 € Hula Hoop

The video says at the end: "The Wii Fit looks great with anything from Ikea"And, just on time, the first Ikea store in Republic of Ireland just opened in Dublin!...and I'm fine with not going to the backyard at the moment, it's lashing rain outside anywa...

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Touch Table

With a price around €10000, I'd stick with my netbook for the moment...unless I manage to repair my donate button ...To be really irresistible, the next generation should comme with some Holo-chess widget (see more on this on WookiePedia)More about this:http://www.microsoft.com/surface/http://www.touchtable.co...

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Media Library Management

If I don't want to pay for a professional software, I try to find it's freeware counterpart. It was quite a challenge 10 years ago, when a free software would often be ugly, unstable, limited and poorly maintained, but this has changed, in great part thanks to the excellent Sourceforge community. Now there are many professional-grade open-source applications available and it became...

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Geek flavoured Coffee

Coffee is very compatible with the geek lifestyle. It's actually the animal's primary food !I discovered a year ago the last mug I may ever need. It comes with one typical travel mug lid, and a second one with a plunger. It also holds a concealed storage box for tea, instant coffee or sugar.My only regret with my Double Shot model is that it is too large for the cup holder in...

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Donations

Donations are much appreciated by clicking the button below. Amount can be based on the actual price of a pint.However, please note that your contribution is likely to be redirected to the following highly deserving voluntary initiatives in mid-West Ireland, helping children with special needs. If you're local, please consider contributing directly:The Clare Crusaders mission...

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