TechFresh Daily: ETRO – The Social Robot From South Korea and 9 more...

TechFresh Daily: ETRO – The Social Robot From South Korea and 9 more...

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ETRO – The Social Robot From South Korea

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 03:48 AM PDT

ETRO - The Social Robot From South Korea

The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has unveiled a completely new version of ETRO social robot from South Korea. The new robot responds to people nearby with simple phrases and changing facial expressions (through its RGB LED array). This version features more complex arms than its predecessor, as well as an omnidirectional mobile base, ultrasonic sensors, and PSD sensors. The robot has a single camera located on its chest. It contains embedded boards built specifically for image recognition, speech recognition, and speech synthesis, commissioned from a supplier called WithRobot. Watch the video after the jump.

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Urwerk UR-1001 Zeit Device

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 12:41 AM PDT

Urwerk UR-1001 Zeit Device

Urwerk today unveiled its new timepiece, the UR-1001 Zeit Device. The watch has been constructed out of a single block of metal. The main body is made from a special alloy called Titanium Aluminum Nitride coated on a stainless steel base, while the internal mechanisms contain 51 jewels including precious stones, and DLC treated main-plate and base plate, which speaks of the novelty value of the watch. Too bad, there is no info on pricing so far. [Bornrich]

Traktor Kontrol S2 Digital DJ System

Posted: 27 Aug 2011 12:20 AM PDT

Traktor Kontrol S2 Digital DJ System

Native Instruments will release the new Traktor Kontrol S2 Digital DJ System in October 2011. With pro credentials throughout, the 2.1 design couples the most essential items for any DJ – 2 decks and a mixer – with controls for multi-effect units and a third channel for samples. The Traktor Kontrol S2 comes equipped with the Traktor Pro 2 software, enabling you to add up to eight simultaneous one-shot samples or beat-synced loops at any time. Watch the video after the jump tp get more details.

[Product Page]

aPen A3 Smart Pen

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 11:19 PM PDT

aPen A3 Smart Pen

The A3 Smart Pen is possibly the most productive tool for personal creativity. This gadget is useful for someone who does a good deal of mind-mapping and drawing. You can simply upload images without the tedious, time consuming and process of scanning. You can also export your images to tools like Photoshop, or you can connect it directly to a projector for your business presentation. By clipping the receiver on a paper, the aPen A3 automatically digitizes your written notes and can store up to 100 pages wirelessly without having to connect to a computer. The device captures every stroke you make on the paper and you can store them in your computer easily. If you are interested, you can purchase the aPen A3 Smart Pen for $129.99 a pop. [Product Page]

Digital Storm Cryo-TEC Cooling System

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 10:42 PM PDT

Digital Storm Cryo-TEC Cooling System

Digital Storm has proudly introduced the new Cryo-TEC Cooling System. Based on the Sub-Zero Liquid Chilled system developed by Digital Storm that chills liquid below 0°C, this redesigned version is smaller, more powerful and utilizes direct contact heat dissipation technology. The new and improved Cryo-TEC cooling system from Digital Storm is a radical leap forward in cooling technology. The Cryo-TEC system utilizes the same thermo-electric technology as Digital Storm's previous generation Sub-Zero Liquid Chilled system. By placing the processor in direct contact with the thermo-electric cold plate, the Cryo-TEC system is more efficient in lowering processor temperatures below 0°C and increasing overclocking performance. The Digital Storm Cryo-TEC Cooling System is priced at $3,968 upwards.

Digital Storm Cryo-TEC Cooling System

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ViewSonic ViewPad 7e Tablet

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 09:26 PM PDT

ViewSonic ViewPad 7e Tablet

ViewSonic is ready to release a new affordable tablet namely the ViewPad 7e. Powered by the Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, the gadget features a 7-inch display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, Bluetooth, HDMI, and WiFi. The tablet comes pre-installed with Amazon’s Kindle software. Too bad, there is no information about the screen resolution, touch panel technology, or processor. The ViewSonic ViewPad 7e is expected to launch during the fourth quarter of 2011 for €169 or around $240. [ViewSonic]

Loewe Art And Connect 3D TV Series

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 09:11 PM PDT

Loewe Art And Connect 3D TV Series

Loewe has unveiled a trio of 3D-enabled flatscreen televisions in their Art and Connect series. The Connect 40, Art 40 and Art 46 come equipped with the Active Shutter technology, which means that you will not require special or proprietary 3D glasses to view 3D content. The Loewe Art provides a 200Hz picture quality, making it perfect for fast action movies and sports, while the Loewe Connect offers the company’s MediaNet and MediaPortal for accessing web content. No word on pricing at this moment. [T3]

Dell Vostro 360 All-In-one Business PC Goes On Sale In China

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 07:09 PM PDT

Dell-Vostro-360-All-In-one-Business-PC

Dell has begun selling their newest all-in-one business PC ‘Vostro 360′ in China via its online store. Specs-wise, this space-saving machine comes with a 23-inch Full HD display (touch support is optional), a Core i3-2100 or Core i5-2400S processor, an Intel HD integrated graphics or GeForce GT 525M 1GB discrete graphics, up to 4GB RAM, up to 1TB hard drive, a 2.0-megapixel webcam, an 8x DVD writer, an 8-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth (optional), Gigabit Ethernet, six USB 2.0 ports and two built-in 2.5W speakers. Price itself starts at $780. [Dell]

NEC MultiSync LCD-EX201W 20-Inch LCD Monitor

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 06:49 PM PDT

NEC-MultiSync-LCD-EX201W-LCD-Monitor

NEC is about to drop another LCD monitor ‘MultiSync LCD-EX201W’ for the mass market. Coming in either white or black color option, this new 20-inch LED-backlight monitor makes use of a TN panel and provides 1600 x 900 native resolution, 25,000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness and 5ms response time. Not only that, this widescreen monitor also consumes just 15W of power during normal operation, and features both DVI and DisplayPort connectors. The MultiSync LCD-EX201W will start shipping from September 14th for unannounced price yet. [NEC]

Londge MD708 Android Tablet

Posted: 26 Aug 2011 06:26 PM PDT

Londge-MD708-Android-Tablet

Londge has unveiled another one of its upcoming Android tablet namely the MD708. The device is equipped with a 7.0-inch 16:9 capacitive touchscreen display, an RK2918 processor, a 512MB DDR3 RAM, an 8GB of storage, a microSD card slot, a front-facing camera, WiFi, a mini USB port, a headset jack, an HDMI port and runs on Android 2.3 OS. Pricing and release date are still unknown at the moment. [Londge]

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