Apple iPhone operating system gets updated

I’m not sure how many of us would have expected such thing to happen, but it seems that in the near future (nearer than you’re able to imagine) the Apple iPhone operating system will be updated. To be more precise, the announcement concerns the iPhone OS 3.0 that is said to be coming in the next couple of days.

You should all set your clocks and mark the holy day, ‘cause this is one hell of a piece of news. The event, if I may call it this way, is going to take place on March 17th. There are no details about the operating system for the moment, but we’re looking forward to hearing about the 3.0 version during a press event which is to be held at 1 PM EST.

What’s best is that we will also have the chance to cast a glance at the newest version of the SDK (software development kit, for those who don’t know), which means not only iPhone addicts will have a great time, but developers also.

“Join us at an invitation-only event to learn about the new SDK and get a sneak peak at the iPhone OS 3.0 software. The event takes place at Apple, Building 4, Town Hall on March 17 at 10:00 a.m.”.

We’re all anxious to know what Apple has prepared, because we know that it must be something impressive. It must be!

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Unique wine cooler for unique wine bottles

The kitchen should not be forgotten under any circumstances, when taking into consideration the renovation of your home, because, after all, this is just another little part of your corner of the earth. And the appliances must be “adapted” to the overall style and design of the room.

There are many devices that you should think of and I’m sure you’d be interested in a couple of suggestions concerning this strange space that we usually reffer to as a kitchen.

The Kaloric is a unique wine cooler especially designed for your unique wine bottles, the first to meet the exigences of the American National Standards Institute, also known as ANSI. This is different from the standard wine storage system that are only able to regulate the temperature. But this is the temperature storage, which isn’t the same with the drinking temperature (the first is cooler than the latter, by the way).

Now, the Kaloric is a dual wine bottle cooler which is set to maintain the drinking temperature, so that you can consume it whenever you like.

“Two wireless temperature probes insert into uncorked wine bottles, sealing the spout while sending accurate temperature readings of the wine itself (not the storage chamber) to LCDs on the outside of the chiller. Each chamber’s thermostat can be programmed to different temperatures, allowing you to chill a bottle of red and a bottle champagne simultaneously (or chill one bottle at a time).“

In addition, there are suggested temperatures for when the champagne, the red, white or ros wines can be served, which are already programmed. If you want your drink to reach an ideal temperature, on the other hand, you’ll have to set it manually. The chiller is provided with LEDs that give the user the information he needs about how cool or warm his wines are.

Now, let’s talk a little about dimensions. You can insert bottles with a diameter of 3 ½ inches into the device and you’ll need approximately 1’ square in order to store it. The chiller requires an AC power, while the temperature probes run on two replaceable CR2302 batteries. And one last number: 199.99. $199.99.

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Fastest USB flash drive

Honestly! If the butterfly you see in the picture below ever dares to fly, then the gadget I am going to tell you about can be considered the fastest USB flash drive ever. Fortunately, though, this butterfly isn’t meant to spread its wings and fly away!
This is just another USB gadget, as the thousands you’re already familiar with, coming to all of you from the guys that work at Brando. Called the USB Jewel Butterfly Flash Drive, this is a fashionable device that is adorned with a pretty butterfly-shaped jewel, being most probably aimed at girls who are crazy about the winged creatures. The butterfly is even more attractive due to its gold silhouette.

The device has a capacity storage of no more than 8GB, measuring approximately 20 x 30 x 8 millimeters and weighing 8 grams. The drive is not only small, but also lightweight and you can attach to your cell phone or to your keys, with the strap that is included.

Other features of the USB Jewel Butterfly Flash Drive include: USB 2.0, portability, easy-to-use, stylish design, the plug and play feature and support for Windows XP/Vista, Linux 2.4, Mac OS X or the latest version.

If you’re interested in purchasing this gadget, which is to be the fastest USB flash drive if the butterfly could fly, you can go to Brando and buy one for $32.

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New Logitech laptop coolers

People are usually very fond of their laptops, not only because there’s a special connection between them, after so many hours spent together, but also because this is still an expensive gadget and they do not afford losing it due to unexpected “accidents”.

A very important thing for everyone who owns a laptop is to ensure it remains cool no matter the circumstances. And the best way is to buy yourself a laptop cooler, from Microsoft, if you like, or from Logitech.

Logitech has just introduced the Logitech Cooling Pad N100 and the Logitech Notebook Riser N110, which are nothing but an extension when it comes to the line of notebook essentials that are aimed to help the user enjoy the best laptop experience and the most comfortable in the same time.

The Logitech Cooling Pad N100 is designed to improve “airflow around your notebook” and comes with a slotted surface, so that the fan, which is powered by USB, can distribute the air in a quiet and even manner. In addition, the pad is made of a durable material, being also enclosed, so it’s protected against dust and all sorts of damages.
The Logitech Notebook Riser N110, on the other hand, is made to elevate “your notebook to improve your comfort”, having an ergonomic design. The device has a tilt that can be adjusted, with angles of 20-, 30- and 40- degrees, and a “rubber-soled swivel base”.

“We’ve identified two ways in which people use their laptops around the home – in structured spaces such as the home office, and unstructured spaces like the living room”, said Denis Pavillard, the vice president of Product Marketing for Keyboards and Desktops, Logitech. In addition, he said that “Logitech now offers a range of solutions that enhance the laptop experience with designs based on our deep understanding of how people use their laptops around the home – and their desire to enjoy the convenience of a laptop, without sacrificing comfort”.

When it comes to the Logitech Cooling Pad N100, we can tell you that it’s expected to start selling in the United States in March and in Europe sometimes in April, for a price of $29.99. The Logitech Notebook Riser N110, on the other hand, should become available in the U.S. in Mat for a price of $29.99. Great alternatives, you must agree, when it comes to laptop coolers!

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EPOS-Lite Wireless Payment/Menu Device.

EPOS-Lite

It’s about time the whole restaurant menu/payment ritual was streamlined. To the rescue comes EPOS-lite, a design concept for a tablet that serves as both a menu and wireless payment device. It even wirelessly recharges itself as you place it on the tabletop.

While it’s not clear exactly how this works, the best scenario would be to give each diner an EPOS-lite, they select their meals from the menu, and then their choices are displayed on a screen in front of the chef. When dinner’s done, each person can enter payment info, just like buying something online. No more strangers carrying your credit card back and forth in that goofy payment ritual that takes your credit card out of your sight with its number ending up who-knows-where.

A touchscreen might get a bit smudged at a rib restaurant, but that could be worked out with voice recognition. Imagine bypassing wait staff altogether, being served by robots (or a gravity-powered rail system), and then paying online. It would be downright revolutionary.

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