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NIBIQU Super Thin iPad Keyboard Case Hits Kickstarter (video)
We have featured a number of new iPad keyboard cases over the years here on Geeky Gadgets, but if you are looking for an iPad with a super slim design the new NIBIQÜ might be worth more investigation.
NIBIQÜ measures just 3.5 millimetres thick and has been designed to become an extension of your iPad. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the NIBIQÜ project and see it in action.
“NIBIQÜ is an ultrathin keyboard and case designed specifically for your iPad. Thanks to a new technology, the keyboard is confused with the cover, but it allows a feeling similar to that of the common keyboards. Thanks to its magnetic connection, you can connect your iPad with NIBIQÜ any way you want (portrait or landscape). All you have to do is connect the “L connection piece”, which fits perfectly into the Apple’s 30 pin dock and transmits information from the keyboard from the position you choose. NIBIQU has no batteries, just connect it to your iPad and it works!”
The NIBIQÜ project is currently over on the Kickstarter website looking to raise enough pledges to make the jump from concept to production. So if you think NIBIQÜ is something you could benefit from, visit the Kickstarter website now to make a pledge and help NIBIQÜ become a reality.
Source: Kickstarter
FORM 1 delivers high-end 3D printing for an affordable price, meets Kickstarter goal in 1 day
A $2,300 3D printer isn’t really anything special anymore. We’ve seen them as cheap as $350 in fact. But all those affordable units are of the extrusion variety — meaning they lay out molten plastic in layers. The FORM 1 opts for a method called stereolithography that blasts liquid plastic with a laser, causing the resin to cure. This is one of the most accurate methods of additive manufacturing, but also one of the most expensive thanks to the need for high-end optics, with units typically costing tens-of-thousands of dollars. A group of recent grads from the MIT Media Lab have managed to replicate the process for a fraction of the cost and founded a company called Formlabs to deliver their innovations to the public. Like many other startups, the group turned to Kickstarter to get off the ground and easily passed its $100,000 within its first day. As of this writing over $250,000 had been pledged and the first 25 printers have already been claimed.
The FORM 1 is capable of creating objects with layers as thin as 25 microns — that’s 75 percent thinner than even the new Replicator 2. The company didn’t scrimp on design and polish to meet its affordability goals either. The base is a stylish brushed metal with the small build platform protected by an orange plastic shell. There’s even a companion software tool for simple model creation. You can still get one, though the price of entry is now $2,500, at the Kickstarter page. Or you can simply get a sneak peek in the gallery and video below.
Insert Coin: Instacube is a hip, Android-based digital photo frame for your Instagram feeds
Ever wished you had another option aside from using Instagram’s mobile apps and permalinks for viewing your retrofied photos? The folks at D2M certainly did, resulting in what it likes to call Instacube. The square gizmo is essentially a 7.5-inch (2.5 inches deep), OneStep-themed digital photo frame purposed specifically for displaying and interacting with Instagram photo feeds. Up front, a 6.5-inch LCD touchscreen (600 x 600, the full resolution of photos on the service) allows you to tap between pictures and type when needed. Apart from that, three physical buttons on its top handle power, switching feeds and favoriting photos. Basically, the unit looks out for your specified hashtags so it can follow multiple Instagram feeds and automatically cycle through the images — niche yes, but it’s still undeniably cool.
Android runs the show (no word on what version) atop an undisclosed ARM processor that’s bundled with 4GB of storage and 256MB of RAM, while b/g/n WiFi keeps it connected to Instagram independently. Speaking to its OS, tinkerers should be pleased to know that D2M plans to continually enhance its functionality, and potentially open it up to developers. Also worth note, Instacube sports a built-in rechargeable battery, allowing you have it operate completely untethered when the mood strikes.
Interested in pledging your own coin to help fund the project? 1,000 backers can get in on their own Instacube for a cool $99, after which it’ll jump to $150. Another 1,000 can get a duo for $199, and the same goes for a limited edition “vintage spring” green variant that’ll set you back $249 a piece. Past that, bulk options are on offer maxing out at $5,000 for 40 units, and $10,000 for 25 and a “Design Experience” with D2M. All in all, the Instacube project has 31 days to reach a $250,000 funding goal, with the first units set to ship in March 2013 if all goes well — hopefully we’ll see more than just renders of it well before then. Hit up the project at source link and the video overview past the break if you’re interested in liberating your Instagram snaps to that larger display.
Genie – Motion control time lapse device (Video)
Photographers looking for more control whilst using their DSLR camera to capture time-lapse photography or with motion control. Might be interested in the new concept called the Genie, which is currently on the crowd sourcing website Kickstarter, looking to make the jump from concept to production.
Genie has been designed and created by Chris Thomson & Ben Ryan, and provides numerous different way to remotely control your camera for extra photographic creativity.
The Genie can be setup to record either panning or linear time lapses, and can be programmed to move and shoot in a panning direction at a speed controlled by you.
“One of the coolest things about the Genie is that it is able to integrate with all of your existing equipment – whether you have a professional slider or your homemade DIY track, simply screw the Genie on and attach the rope to either end using the supplied accessory. Since the Genie uses standard rope in linear mode, the only limit to the length of your camera move is how long your length of rope is”
The Genie is currently over on the Kickstarter website looking to raise enough pledges to make the jump from concept to production. So if you think it is something you could benefit from, jump over to the Kickstarter website now to make a pledge and help the Genie become a reality.
Source: Kickstarter
Tablift iPad Stand Hits Kickstarter
If you enjoy viewing your iPad when lying down but can’t find a comfortable stand to allow you to watch your favourite film. You might be interested in a new stand, called the “tablift” which has started its journey over on the Kickstarter website. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.
“tablift is a simple yet elegant solution for using your iPad hands-free in bed, on the couch, or in your favorite cushy chair. Although there are many accessories for propping up the iPad, most are made to be used on tables and desktops. However, over half of tablet use takes place on the couch or while lying in bed. Surprisingly there is very little available for the places we most often use our tablets.”
The tablift stand is currently over on the Kickstarter website looking to raise enough pledges to make the jump from concept to production. So if you think it is something you could benefit from, jump over to the Kickstarter website now to make a pledge and help tablift become a reality.
Source: Kickstarter
Triggertrap: nine ways to activate your DSLR with an iOS device, choose one
When we first heard about the Kickstarter-funded Triggertrap, it was a nice but nichey lab instrument of a device that could fire your DSLR with diverse stimuli, like lights or ringing phones. It wasn’t the first photo-tripping idea we’d seen, but at least it could be had for a fair sum ($75.00) and be used out of the box. But now, by connecting that tech to an app and charging $19.98 for both the software and hardware, Triggertrap might open up remote snapping to a lot more folks.
Running off any iPhone, iPad or iPod using iOS 5, the app uses a dongle which can be connected by cable or infrared to most DSLRs or advanced compacts. From there, you’ll be able to use all of your iDevice’s sensors as triggers, from motion through to facial recognition and even GPS. The app doesn’t just fire the shutter, either — it also gives you control over the focus and flash. And if you don’t have a separate camera, the iPhone’s built-in cam can be used instead — which would save you from buying the $9.99 dongle, if you have the necessary accoutrements. So if you’ve been wondering how to get those hard-to-shoot images, or have more nefarious ideas, check the videos after the break.
Aqua Tek S Ultra Rugged, Waterproof Solar Powered iPhone Case (video)
If you are looking to take your iPhone into some hard environments, it might be worth your while equipping your smartphone with the ultra rugged Aqua Tek S iPhone case.
The Aqua Tek S has been designed to provide your iPhone with the best possible protection, from wherever or whatever you might throw at it. The rugged case has been developed by Snow Lizard Products and the Aqua Tek S is the first ever battery powered, solar charged, rugged under water iPhone 4/4S case made with technology enthusiast and adrenaline junkies in mind. Watch the video after the jump to see the Aqua Tek S in more detail.
Zooka Wireless Speaker Bar For iPad And iPhone (Video)
There are lots of different speaker accessories available for your iPhone, iPad and other tablets and smartphones, the latest one is called Zooka and it is designed to be used with you tablet as well as your smartphone.
The Zooka Wireless speaker Bar is designed to be used as a stand for your tablet as well as a speaker, you can also connect devices to it via Bluetooth, plus there is a 3.5mm audio jack to hook up non Bluetooth devices.
It can also be used as an add on speaker for your laptop, and the idea is that the speaker is portable when in use with your tablet, as you can see from the photos, have a look at the video of it in action below.
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Insert Coin: Air Guitar Move for iPhone (video)
In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you’d like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with “Insert Coin” as the subject line.
We’re not sure proper air guitarists would ever consider adding a bonafide pick to their cherished imaginary pastime, but what if a petite plastic plectrum could turn those strokes into stringed acoustics that more than just you can hear? That’s the idea behind Air Guitar Move, a $50 motion-sensing guitar pick that pairs with a dedicated iPhone app using a single dock-connected string. The minds behind Move aren’t new to product design — Colin Karpfinger created Thumbies, a suction cup-based gaming control accessory for iPhone, and Ronald Mannak has launched other freestyle electronic toys, including the V-Beat AirDrums and AirGuitar — so if they meet their $25,000 funding goal, we imagine that we’ll have a very solid iPhone accessory on our hands.
A $39 pledge gets you a single Move with a 20 percent discount, and a pledge of $49 will net you a pick from the first shipment, so you’ll be strumming away a month before folks in the first group. The creators have yet to commit to a ship date, but head over to Kickstarter if you’d like to make a pledge, or jump past the break for the intro video and an update on our last featured product, ZionEyez.
Insert Coin: Eyez 720p video-recording glasses (video)
In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you’d like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with “Insert Coin” as the subject line.
We first heard about the Eyez video recording glasses concept back in March, when those familiar black frames packed a 1080p camera, 16GB of flash memory, WiFi, and dual exawatt-class lasers (ok, we made that last part up). Named for the product’s “utopic vision,” ZionEyez now has a prototype with a more grounded spec list, including a 720p camera and 8GB of memory, along with micro-USB and Bluetooth connectivity for livecasting to Qik or LiveStream — The Truman Show style. Afraid you won’t be able to pull off those high-tint lenses at night or in that top-secret (indoor) business meeting? You can swap out the removable sunglass lenses for clear versions, or throw in your prescription in daylight (tinted) or indoor flavors, since many optical stores stock appropriately sized lenses. Availability for these $199 HD Ray-Ban clones is currently slated for fall (assuming ZionEyez hits its funding target), but you can pre-order your pair for $150 on Zion’s Kickstarter page.
GoPano Micro brings 360-degree video recording to the iPhone 4 (video)
We’ve seen still photos shot in the round, but wouldn’t it be nice to snag some panoramic moving pictures every once in a while too? Well, the folks at EyeSee360 certainly think so, which is why they’ve given the iPhone 4 some 360-degree video recording capability with the GoPano Micro. Comprised of a plastic case for your handset, a detachable 360-degree lens, and a GoPano app, the system lets iPhone fanboys do a circular pan with the swipe of a finger. That put you in the moviemaking mood? Well, you can’t get your hands on one just yet, but the venture has already reached its $20,000 funding goal, so those willing to invest $50 can head over to Kickstarter to reserve one of the first GoPano Micros off the production line. Before plunking down your hard-earned cash, however, check out all the full-circumference cinematic fun after the break.
