Jun 17, 2012

A gadget that measures glucose


This is the IBG Star, which can be added to the iPod or iPhone and remote monitoring by a physician or a family can know the blood sugar levels that records a patient with diabetes. You only need six seconds to be detected and can be a great help for children with this disease.



IBG Star is placed on the Apple devices (iPhone and iPod both) to know instantly the small sugar levels while at school or in the park, but can also be used by adults in the office or on the market.

This meter is a type of USB is inserted in the same place as other devices for devices in the signature of the block, i.e. at the bottom, where it is placed in a battery charger. Sends real-time data shows a doctor or a member of the family and avoid a lack of control in sugar, preventing lead to diabetic coma or even death.

This device was unveiled at the 72 degree Scientific Session of the American Association of Diabetes. Sanofi members were responsible for display and has already begun shipping in the U.S. and some European countries. They said it is ideal for children with diabetes 1 because parents can not control them but with them, can measure glucose levels every three hours. The difference of IBG Star in relation to other similar devices is that it sends the results immediately to a recipient chosen in advance.

On the device should be inserted after putting on tapes reactive blood obtained by pricking with a small lancet. Then, reports the blood sugar levels, keep the data and sends it to the doctor or family you want.

The Android tablet for children


It is called Gajah tablet (still have not posted the official name) and is devoted entirely to the smallest of the family. This shows that the market for tablets is flooded with content, news, bigger screens, more powerful devices and light because it is a sector that is in significant expansion and manufacturers do not want to miss this opportunity.



The company that has made ​​this tablet for children is called Gajah International and Singapore. While not finished developing it, you know that has a 7-inch panel, Android operating system 4, the interface is simple, it has bright colors, large icons, a core processor at 1 GHz with 512 MB ​​of memory RAM and 32 GB internal storage.

It was presented at the last fair Computex, the largest in the Asian continent in relation to technology. Also showed a digital book reader with touch screen and 6-inch electronic ink, as well as a 9.7-inch tablet with Ice Cream Sandwich.

However, what caught the attention was this Gajah for children, which for now does not have a name beyond the design, i.e., known as MD7008. The prototype presented in Taiwan has funds of screen fun with designs and offers supervision by parents, so they can monitor the content they access their children.

The buttons are large and easy to press and the housing is protected with a rubber shock. The hardware is taking shape but still the software is far from complete.

It is noteworthy that there are not many tablets devoted to children currently in the market, except for two models: Archos Child Pad & OLPC XO 3.0.

There were three mobile and tablet by Lamborghini

The car company known around the world pointed to the high range of mobile devices and that is why Russia launched four exclusive models: three telephones and a tablet. They are made ​​of gold or leather, but its performance is somewhat mediocre. However, the richest in the world will have their model, no doubt.



You have seen luxury gadgets for everyone throughout your lives. In this case, Lamborghini, in addition to producing fantastic cars, has released technology products, with their own style, of course. Apparently, these four models are very remarkable for its exterior, the interior leaves much to be desired.

The first is a mobile phone called TL688Spyder with 2-inch QVGA screen, camera of 3  megapixels, video recording, front camera, 4GB internal memory and GPRS and EDGE connectivity. The highlight is its surface as it is covered in leather and has the form of a television control. The price is about $ 2,000.


The second is the TL820 Spyder 2, another mobile with 2.4 inch VGA screen, front camera VGA and subsequent 5-megapixel, 1 GB internal memory (with possibility to expand up to 16 GB) and 1200 mAh battery. The design is similar to above, with gold leather as cover. It costs $ 2500.


The third device is Lamborghini TL700 phone with Android OS Gingerbread, Qualcomm processor, 3.7 inch screen, 800 X 480 pixel resolution, 5 megapixel rear camera, VGA front camera, 4GB internal memory and battery is 1400 mAh. It has gold plated caracasa, crocodile leather lining and sapphire crystals in the panel. Estimated price: $ 2700.


Finally, the fourth gadget is a tablet called L2800, with OS Android 2.3 expandable to 4.0, 9.7 inch screen, 1024 X 768 pixel resolution, 1.25 GHz Qualcomm processor, internal memory of 4 GB expandable RAM of 512 MB. The price is around $ 2300.

Jun 12, 2012

Canon 650D, SLR camera with touchscreen


Canon updates its range of new entry level DSLR camera, the Canon 650D. It is an update to the Canon 600D, which appeared more than a year. With the new camera is improved focus and touch screen. However, the improvements over its predecessor are really small. Many expected more of this model, so maybe the new 650D they know little.



The chamber design is really similar to the 600D. Same size and weight. If you look ahead, only distinguish by the label name. However, 600D to the camera was good in this area. The ergonomics of the whole is pretty good, fits the hand quite naturally. The controls are simple and intuitive, but is still longing for a wheel in the back as integrating other models of the brand.

The most relevant change in this field is the touch screen. The new display incorporates this functionality back to move through the camera menus. It is the function of fashion, and can appear as a gadject is outdated if not part of a touch screen. However, many users find it strange handling a camera with this type of interface.


It has a size of three inches and has a resolution of more than one million pixels. It is also hinged and can move with a certain lightness. This helps to frame pictures when we are in a strange position, for example with the camera on the floor.

But the big news of the Canon 650D is the focus. This time he used a hybrid system. It is a system originally designed for video recording, but it seems that the Japanese have decided to use as photographs. You might try a little experiment to better focus their future cameras.

Just the video recording also achieves quite acceptable values. You can record as Full HD at 30 frames per second, also has the possibility to use an external microphone to add more quality to the recording.


The sensor has not changed from the previous version. This is an 18-megapixel APS sensor. It may seem that there have been improvements, but the truth is that you do not need more megapixels. With this value could print a photo in high quality (300 dots per inch) 44 x 29 cm in size. Value is more than enough unless you're thinking of wallpapering the facade of a building with our photos.


The Canon 650D will go on sale this June, and yet to be known the price. Only the camera body will cost 900 euros, and the pack with the most basic goal (18-55 mm.) will reach a price of 1,000. A third offering, with an ultimate goal (18-135 mm), will have a price of 1,250 euros.

The price is not exorbitant for the services offered by the camera. It is a semi-professional SLR camera, and that meets the requirements of demanding fans. However, it seems not worth much renewal. The news is scarce, and primarily affect the operation of the camera, but not performance.

Nokia has already sold 2.2 million Nokia Lumia


The fever of Lumia Nokia continues. After its coming-out at the end of last year 2011, the company Nokia is working to launch its devices Nokia Lumia. Now the Finnish company has just announced that have already been sold 2.2 million Nokia Lumia around the world. It seems that the launch of the new family of phones with Windows Phone is doing well. 



The company Nokia has yet to provide accurate data on the number of phones sold. In fact, the information we have on the table is informal. Were themselves IDC analysts in charge of disseminating via The New York Times, that Nokia has sold 2.2 million units of Lumia mobile during the first quarter, that is, in the months of January, February and in March. Some have already indicated that this figure is very small, if you consider that the great hope of Nokia in the coming years was practically placed in the new series of handsets with Windows Phone. However, you must take into account that the amount is powerful enough to take it into account, paying attention to two key factors and relevant. The first has to do with the limited availability of models in the first quarter of the year: by now it is only possible to get the Nokia Lumia 800, the Lumia Nokia 710 and Nokia Lumia 900 in the United States.


Most likely, the increase in terminal begins to assume a considerable growth in the number of units shipped. Do not forget that one of the success of Android as a platform passes through the huge number of phones that are currently already integrated the operating system Google. But that's not all. The first months of the year coincide with two holiday periods and do not connect with the main mass moments purchase one of the most important located at Christmas.



The first reports officers could be released at the conference be held by the company in early September in Finland, home country will also host the main innovations of the year on operating system, applications and hardware. On the other hand, you must bear in mind that the company plans to introduce new and interesting units located in different ranges.

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