iPod Nano gets jailbroken to run iCalendar, iMovie apps

iPod Nano comes in tiny size which can be strapped on your wrist as a wristwatch. Despite the tiny size, it actually packs a number of hidden treasures inside which can be uncovered by jailbreaking the Nano.

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42-inch Google Nexus S – the world’s largest Android smartphone

We’ve seen the world’s largest iPhone which was made up of 56 iPads. And now, we have another world’s largest phone of its kind – the world’s largest Android phone which is actually a 42-inch Google Nexus S.

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Nanotechnology has periodic table etched on a human hair

Do you remember in the old school days when you were always told to memorize the periodic table, in order to score better on any Chemistry tests or exams? Unfortunately, nanotechnology was not yet mature in the old days. Or else you’d have etched the periodic table on your hair, allowing you to take a peek anytime during any Chemistry classes or exams.

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Implantable smart chip help patients beat pain

You feel pain as your brain receives the pain signals. Good news is some Aussie scientists have developed an implantable computer chip that’s able to block the pain signals sent to your brain. Once the pain signals are blocked from getting to your brain, then you’ll never feel the pain again.

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15.4-inch foldable USB monitor – the Field Monitor Pro

If you always need a second monitor for your work, the Field Monitor Pro is one of those that suits you both in the office and the field. The Field Monitor Pro is a 15.4-inch USB monitor that can be folded into a smaller size for ease of transportation.

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iTwin USB file sharing devices now available in the US

It’s been a year plus since iTwin was demoed at CEATEC last year. Just to refresh your memory, the iTwin is a USB file sharing dongle that can be split into two parts. You just have one plugged into your computer and the other plugged into your pal’s computer to allow the two computers to share file over the Internet.

The iTwin also uses the 256-bit AES encryption to ensure the data is transfered over a secure channel. But there is no promise of any capability of handling media streaming as what the Infinitec’s IUM does.

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Word lens – an instant word translation iPhone app

Word lens is an application for your iPhone, allowing you to have instant translation for words in images. The iPhone app is handy for you who’re always traveling across many borders. While you’re at a restaurant of a foreign country, you can simply use the iPhone to scan the menu and get an instant translation of the text in the scanned image.

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KinPad i600 Android tablet + phone

KinPad i600 is another Android tablet. In order to be distinguished in the tablet crowd, it comes with capability allowing you to make phone calls. The KinPad i600 is able to make and receive calls as well as handling SMS text messaging.

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Tangible color music instrument

A new type of music instrument called the Tangible Color Music Instrument. What it does is convert some colorful plastic wafers into electro-sounds. It comes in the form of a music light box, equipped with a scanner, radar-style device and an overhead camera.

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Inspector gadget mad dash iPhone game

Inspector Gadget, the inspector who carries more gadgets than anyone else does, is ready to rock your iPhone or iPod Touch screens. Known as the Inspector Gadget Mad Dash, is a game for the iPhone or iPod Touch, that lets you experience the exciting crime-solving missions of the Inspector Gadget.

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