A new Apple patent points towards using your iPod (and I think iPhone) as recording and playing device for TV media. Basically creating a great portable DVR. This falls nicely in line with my Gadget Consolidation thoughts. Just add streaming to the mix and we’re halfway there.
Apple Patent Shows iPods Capable Of Receiving and Recording [...]
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More developments towards gadget consolidation
Nexus One launched
Google launched it’s first Google branded phone today, the Nexus One. It looks like a great product and should be the start of the next generation of smart phones. One feature that I can see setting this phone apart from other smart phones is its voice feature (see video below). They’ve implemented this very nicely [...]
Boeing 787 First Flight
Today Boeing’s new plastic jet took to the air for the first time. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner lifted off from Everet, WA. and is currently conducting flight tests. There was talk about an IFE (de-icing problem) but that was sorted. You can find some great images of the 787 on Fence Check.
New Broadcom chip allows for more gadget consolidation
More developments in line with my gadget consolidation thought. Broadcom is developing a chip that allows you to record in 1080p HD, and play it, from a phone. It will have HDMI connectivity so you can watch your recordings, or streaming HD on your dedicated screen.
Despite the boost in performance over its 720p-only predecessor, the [...]
Solar plane makes maiden flight/hop
The first solar powered plane has made it’s maiden flea hop on December 3, 2009. Solar Impulse plans to fly it around the world. It’s an unmanned plane, that will fly autonomously, powered by four engines, 10HP each. It has a wingspan three times it’s length. With a speed of only on average 75km/h it [...]
Gadget Consolidation
One gadget to take control of it all. Probably the size of a phone (iPhone or Google Phone), able to handle everything.
From communication (actual phone calls, emailing, sms, twitter) to information and media sharing (Social Networking, Web, News, Tickets, Music, Movies, Shows, Calendar, Navigation, Augmented Reality, Geo-suggestions, Games, Payments, Planning, Scheduling, Wiki). Showing [...]