The YUBE is an augmented reality application for stationary exercise, you’ve seen it before, someone pedaling away on a stationary bike and watching the world seemingly pass by on a TV screen. It uses an iPhone or iPod Touch to synchronize the user’s body motion to travel through an actual video, so you can travel the world without ever leaving the gym. The YUBE plays video (scenic travel or even competitive racing) to the speed of your actual exercise. The iPhone or iPod Touch is attached to your arm (for walking or running) or leg (for biking) and then the application senses your body speed and uses that to control the speed of the video. The faster you go the faster you go through the video. Imagine yourself tearing through the streets of Paris or along the scenic shorelines of Santa Barbara. For me I think it would be better if someone were chasing me, with weapons, or better still if we could have virtual exercise instead, you know, where I could repose on the couch and b...
How many of you spend plenty of time at cafes and public places, sippin’ on a latte while surfing the Internet for the latest news thanks to a Wi-Fi hotspot? Of course, if you’re out with a group of friends, it is easy to just head off to the loo without worrying that someone will nick away your laptop – but if you happen to fly solo, the possibility is very real, especially when you’re a tourist in an unfamiliar area. There is a very good reason for the existence of laptop locks, and for the world’s thinnest laptop, the MacBook Air from Apple, at long last someone has decided to do something about it by rolling out a lock for that particular make. We shall take a look at how it works in closer detail in the extended post. Apple’s MacBook Air lacks a security slot in case you didn’t notice, so you might think that there is virtually no way to prevent theft from happening. Good thing the people over at MacLocks are ingenious enough to come up ...
While I was at ShowStoppers at CTIA Spring 2011, I saw this guy from Gear4. This is PocketLoops, a Portable Music Creation Studio designed for the iPhone and iPod Touch. It is essentially a keyboard with 13 keys with a 30 pin dock that can do instruments like synthesizers, organs, and pianos. As you can see, it turns the iPhone/iPod Touch into a touchscreen controller for all kinds of effects. With a little work, the user can mix and records his or her own tracks, and the user can record his or her backing track. There are also three built-in effects that include Echo, Chorus, and the XY Filter Pad. PocketLoops allows the user to record loops for music. The user can also create beats with a drum kit and groove that includes House, Drum & Bass, Hip Hop, Rock, and Reggae. There is an App that allows the user to send best tracks to and share it with friends via e-mail. This App is free, but the PocketLoops will cost about $69 when it is released sometime in May. You know, I have...
Some of you might remember when we reported on the iPad Strap. At the risk of sounding cliche, I would say that the Handstand for the iPad is the iPad Strap on crack. Actually, it’s the iPad Strap on some type of drug that makes you spin. The iPad Strap is a good way of keeping only one hand affixed to the iPad, so it can be used like a portable presentation board. The Handstand does that, but it allows you to spin the iPad on an axis with the hub at your palm. You can watch a video of it in action after the jump. The spinning is good for quick switch of portrait and landscape views, and the Handstand is made of a molded polyurethane that is perfect for taking abuse. All the user has to do is pop the iPad in, and all the holes are in the right place on the side. (At least for the iPad original version, I have no idea how compatible this is with an iPad 2.) For those that want to get a grip on their iPad, this might be the product for you. It is a little more costly than the iPa...
I realize that there are a lot of beautiful things to look at in this picture, but focus on the thing that is sticking to this handsome blogger’s hand. That is an iPad, and it is attached to my hand via the iPad Strap. Allow me to give it the proper introduction: In a world full of complex gadgets, a simple gadget accessory can change the world. The iPad Strap is designed for those who really need to have it attached to their wrist because they want to show it off or they are always working on it. It is just a strap that tucks onto the corners so it is a tight fit, but you won’t have to worry about dropping your favorite Apple tablet. This especially comes in handy for typing on the iPad with one hand, as it is difficult to keep the iPad still, even when it is on your lap. Best of all, the iPad strap is completely ambidextrous, but has to be adjusted properly to fit the left and right hand. According to the official site, the iPad Strap is available for about $34.95. T...
ZAGG, a name that has long been associated with quality mobile device accessories, has something special for the iPhone 4 this time around with their sportLEATHER case. Available via AT&T company owned retail stores nationwide, this case is made from genuine leather with sports equipment styling, where the patent-pending ZAGG sportLEATHER for Apple’s iPhone 4 is definitely an exciting and eye-catching way for one to protect one’s phone. ZAGG sportLEATHERs will come in a thin, pliable cover which is applied directly to personal electronics similar to a film, albeit being made up of genuine leather. ZAGG sportLEATHER relies on a patent-pending adhesive process to get that job done, as it holds the skin firmly in place on the device while boasting the ability of being removable. This not only offers your gadget some much needed protection, but doing so in style as well. You can choose from basketball, football and baseball designs (very American, I say) at $29.99 a pop, alth...
Did you ever Google yourself and were amazed at the scary amount of information you could find? I mean, the days of an unlisted phone number keeping you hidden are gone like the buffalo. I was already concerned with what personal information could be found on the internet, and it just keeps getting more invasive. Don’t get me wrong, they’re all fantastic, amazing advances, and I love the idea of it all, but it seems to be, well, dangerous. So I hate to join in on the rumor mill, but I will, as it looks like Apple is planning a social networking hub, and if I understand it correctly, this particular “service” will deserve the Big Brother Award, in the not too distant future. Ten days ago, The European Trademarks and Designs Office published Apple’s latest trademark application for “Places” under application 009760141 and if I am reading it correctly, “Places” is pretty much an online social networking service that, among other things will use Apples mobil...