Finally, a keyboard that makes sense.
(Credit: Fast Finger Keyboard)
Say goodbye to QWERTY because a new revolution of keyboards has begun. Call her crazy, but Faith Quintavell, the creator of the Fast Finger Keyboard, has released a keyboard whose keys are in the order of the ABC’s.
After …
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Imagine this: It’s Valentine’s Day and you’ve just left the restaurant for a stroll on the promenade. The mood is romantic, and your date feels it, too. Just then, you turn to each other, lean in for a kiss and…”Wait! My Kiss-o-meter!”
Come Valentine’s Day (…
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Out with the old, in with the new.
(Credit: Urban Outfitters)
The next generation of instant film has made its way into the U.S. market to delight those of us who never had the chance to say goodbye to the classic Polaroid camera.
Fuji’s Instax Mini camera creates …
A discreet solution for slouchers.
(Credit: iPosture)
After putting the iPosture on my Crave holiday wish list, I was lucky enough to obtain one for review. Four days later, this gadget gets kudos.
Most doctors prescribe an exercise regimen for improving posture, but the iPosture was created by doctors to fight slouching on the go. The iPosture is about the size of a large button, and clips onto a bra strap or necklace or can be stuck directly onto the chest. When the user is slouching, it alerts them by vibrating once.
I do have a history of bad posture (can you say: get off the computer?), so I thought this could be a solution to my problem. During my review, it was clipped onto my bra strap for two days, and stuck on with adhesive for two days.
After putting it on, I immediately tried bending down, slouching, and so on, and got no response from the device. Maybe we tech geeks can’t figure everything out without a manual, because I soon found that the user must be slouching for at least 60 seconds before the iPosture vibrates. This is done to avoid false positives when bending down to pick something up or twisting.
Every time I got into a new position like sitting, standing, or walking, I’d have to press the iPosture once so it could memorize my correct posture.
At first, I hesitated using it, as I was afraid people might see or hear the device, but it was actually very discreet. There was one embarrassing moment, however, when I walked up to a checkout counter and subconsciously pressed my iPosture to reset the position, which was followed by a vibration. After an awkward stare from the cashier, I could see her obvious conclusion: “Fembot!”
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We're watching you…
(Credit: Scandyna)
We’ve seen many eyeball-shaped speakers lately, and Scandyna’s curvy offerings are no exception to the trend. Now, however, the company is trying to appeal to us chic techies by painting their product pink.
Exciting? I think not. It seems every tech …
Editor’s note: Welcome to the first installment of the 2008 Crave holiday wish lists. From now through the end of December, various Crave experts will be sharing their top five tech-related wishes for the season. See what we crave, and maybe you’ll get some ideas!
1. Nintendo DSi. …
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A fully functional pink keyboard? Perfect!
(Credit: Keyboard for Blondes)
Blondes have suffered decades of ridicule, but it’s time they embrace the jokes. When it comes to a hot-pink boost of self-confidence (or at least a few good laughs), the Keyboard for Blondes may do the trick.
The all-pink …
Thanksgiving is approaching fast, and if you’re the one hosting this year’s dinner (like I am), it’s coming at light speed. While I look forward to spending time with the family and musing over what we’re thankful for, I’d be thankful to have the help …
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Geeks and nerds need not apply, but if you’re still one of those facing your 10-year-old analog TV every night, I have some news. Come February 17, 2009, we will be making the official transition to digital television broadcasting. This means your rabbit-eared television will no longer work. If …
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