Nymi Biometric Identification and Device Authentication Bracelet
Biometrics are playing a larger role in identity verification, from fingerprint scans to retina scans usually offering only the simplist of identification. Nymi, a new product from Bionym, not only identifies you, it unlocks the devices in your world. Nymi is a thin band smart device you wear on your wrist that reads your unique cardiac rhythm for identity verification, like a badge. Using the Nymi is as easy as putting it on and holding your finger against the outer sensor. When the device vibrates and flashes it has recognized you and will keep you authenticated until you [...]
SwissPen Expands the Handheld 3D Pen Printing Movement
3D printers have the resolution to make fairly precise models and even parts, but if you just want to draw, you need a handheld 3D pen. The SwissPen gives you the freedom to express yourself in 3D. The handheld SwissPen will not give you amazing resolution, but it will give you the freedom of drawing your ideas in 3D space. SwissPen works just like other 3D printer by heating either ABS or PLA plastic and extruding it through a nozzle. The device uses a corded adapter and plugs into a wall outlet for power. Once turned on, the [...]
The MakerBot Digitizer Desktop Scanner Copies Your World
Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) To get a jump on your next professional design or to make a copy of a physical object, scanning the object is much easier and quicker than redesigning a CAD file. The MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner and software package will save time, scanning small objects in about twelve minutes. The MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner is a compact 3D tool you can use to create digital design files of existing physical objects. The device uses a turntable that will allow users to [...]
Leap Motion Controller Creates Precise Hands Free Interaction
Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) The evolution of interacting with a computer, past using a keyboard, has focused on pointing by either using a mouse, stylus and pad or by touching the screen itself. The Leap Motion Controller frees your hands to work with your system in 3D space, breaking the barriers of traditional input technology. The Leap Motion Controller is a small device that connects to your system with a USB 2.0 cable and works alongside your existing input devices. When placed on your desk, the onboard [...]
Recon Jet Wearable Computer Sports Eyewear
Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) If you are in the market for a new pair of sunglasses and a tablet, the Recon Jet from Recon Instruments is what you are looking for with a wearable computer built onto sports smart eyewear. The Recon Jet is a stand-alone smart eyewear computing platform that uses a small high definition display to relay information from running applications to the wearer. Onboard the eyewear is a 1 GHz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A9 processor with 1 GB of SDRAM and 8 GB of Flash [...]
SolePower Harvests Energy One Step at a Time
Mobile devices have definitely changed our access to technology but finding power when we are on the go can be a bit of a challenge. SolePower has looked at this problem, and they are finding power one-step at a time. SolePower is an energy harvesting and power storage solution built into a shoe insole. The device collects power as the user walks during both the swing and impact stages using mechanical linkages and generators to capture power. The power is stored in a battery pack that can be worn around the ankle or clipped to the top of [...]
Visual Device Charge Monitoring with a Practical Meter
Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) Smart phones and tablets have become a necessary part of daily life yet the biggest obstacle with these devices is downtime because they need to charge up. The Practical Meter from Power Practical is a power meter designed to optimize charge times so we can spend less time waiting and more time doing. The Practical Meter is an inline power meter that fits into any USB port and lets you know exactly how much power your charging device is receiving. The device has [...]
Quality 3D Printing with the 347-Dollar Buccaneer 3D Printer
3D Printing is becoming more and more mainstream yet the biggest obstacle to bringing it into everyone's home is cost. Pirate3D is about to change that with their Buccaneer 3D Printer. The Buccaneer for 3D Printing was designed to be easy to use, functional, elegant and affordable for everyday users who may not even know what CAD means. It comes ready to use out of the box with just a few set-up requirements that involve loading a material spool, plugging it in and detecting the device on your wireless network. Once fully set up, users can click their [...]
DroneShield Gives People a Heads Up Drone Alert
When radar was starting to be used catch speeding cars, the radar detector fought back giving drivers a heads up to slow down. A more modern-age sound meter version is being developed, and this time, it is literally telling you, "heads up!" The DroneShield is a small sound meter that alerts the user that a drone is in the vicinity even before the person can hear it. It works by passively capturing sound and comparing any noise to a database of signatures. If a match is found, the DroneShield goes into alert mode, flashing lights, emailing and sending [...]