Unique and Creative Flash Drive Collection

Here are the coolest and most unique collection of flash drives:

1. Camera USB Flash Drive

A miniature, finely detailed replica of a DSLR with the powerful file-holding ability of 4GB! Just like a real DSLR, the lens detaches from the camera body. The lens is a USB stick, a most unique and stylish device for sharing your files and stuffs.

2. Cereal Flakes Flash Drive

Unusual flash drive created from Bran Flakes cereal, a silver spoon, and lots of glue.

 3. "Nailed" USB Flashdrive

The USB Nail is a 2GB flash drive shaped like a giant nail. It is the first product from a company called plankton and costs about $46. 

4. Eyeliner Flashdrive Style

A USB flash drive in the shape of pencil. It connects to the computer via the USB 2.0 interface for high-speed file transfers and is plug-and-play.

5. Doublemint USB Flash Drive

This unique design of flash drive is derived from Doublemint chewing gum. A yummy chewing gum flash drive!

China’s Sword-Train Hits 500 km/h!

Chinese officials are happy to announce the successful testing of the first high-speed train capable of reaching speeds upwards of 500 kilometers (310.6 miles) per hour. If implemented, this will be the fastest, conventional-wheeled train, exceeded in speed only by Japanese MAGLEV trains. 

China launched a super-rapid test train over the weekend which is capable of travelling 500 kilometers per hour. The experimental bullet train was debuted on December 25th in Qingdao in Shangdong Province.

Made by a subsidiary of CSR Corp Ltd (China’s largest train maker), the train is designed to resemble an ancient Chinese sword. (Xinhua news agency reported)

The aerodynamic CRH series train can deliver 22,800 kW of power to its load, allowing it to set speed records in China (though France still holds the world title). It is part of a “faster test train project” aimed at advancing the already impressive national railway system with improvements in materials, braking, automated safety awareness, and failure analysis as well as raw power and speed.

China is again demonstrating its commitment to creating the infrastructure that will sustain the emerging nation in the 21st Century.

iDevices-controlled Griffin HELO TC Assault, now with Android support

iDevices seem to be the control interface of choice for increasing numbers of remote controlled devices. Now Griffin, a company well known for its range of iPhone, iPod and iPad accessories, has joined the growing number of iPhone controlled flying gizmos with its HELO TC Helicopter.

Griffins updated the last HELO TC with Android compatibility and a sleeker design. 

Here are the features of the helicopter toy:

• Dual missile launchers and six included missiles that let you rain plastic fury on your enemies from above
• Assault version comes with twin rotors and a Flight Deck that attaches to your mobile device through the headphone jack, to send commands to the chopper via infrared
• Pilots can either use the touchscreen or tilt their smart device to steer
• Auto Land button that will bring the copter in for a safe landing on its own
• Provides the necessary controls for maneuvering and even activating the missiles and bright LEDs on the front

Comprising a black polycarbonate body over a lightweight metal frame, the HELO TC is powered by a built-in battery that recharges via USB.

Discover the Hidden Paradise of WUNDERLAND HAMBURG

MINIATUR WUNDERLAND HAMBURG - the largest model railway in the world and one of the most successful permanent exhibitions in Northern Germany.

Miniatur Wunderland (German for miniature wonderland) is a model railway attraction in Hamburg, Germany and the largest of its kind in the world. It is divided into seven sections:  Harz, the fictitious city of Knuffingen, the Alps and Austria, Hamburg, America, Scandinavia, and Switzerland.

The project was created by two brothers Frederik and Gerrit Braun and still on its construction phase that is expected to reach its final construction by 2020.

Take a look at Miniatur Wunderland in action. Enjoy our virtual Wunderland!

Credits: Miniatur Wunderland

Google Voice Search - Innovative Way of Searching

From the traditional way of searching the web by typing keyword, Google offers a new innovative way of searching via Google Voice Search. This technology for desktop computer is the web giant launched today.

Voice Search on the desktop moves computing one step closer to the natural user interface that's been the holy grail of computing for decades.

The feature isn't much different from the service that Google offers to smartphone users with its mobile app. Instead of tapping a microphone icon on a phone's screen, users click on a microphone icon in the search box at www.google.com while they are using Google's Chrome browser. Of course, the user's computer has to have a built-in microphone, or the user needs a headset, in order for the service to work.

Credits: propaknews.blogspot.com

From Junk to Beautiful Robots

This blog post features robots made out of junk.

Italian artist Andrea Petrachi is such a man. His method of admonishment is to go through people’s trash, pick out broken toy parts, burnt out electronics and other discarded gadgetry and piece them together into some very odd-looking robot sculptures.

Here are some robots made by Petrachi:

This only proves that you can make beautiful creations out of junk! Amazing!

Photo credits: Singularity Hub

Take a Glance at World's Largest Model Airport!

The world's largest model airport has opened at Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg, Germany. 

Knuffingen Model Airport

Frederik and Gerrit Braun, energetic twin brothers with no shortage of dreams, have just finished construction of the world’s largest model airport. Miniatur Wunderland (German for miniature wonderland) is a model railway attraction in Hamburg, Germany and the largest of its kind in the world.

As of January 2011, the railway consists of 12,000 metres (39,370 ft) of track in H0 scale, divided into seven sections: Harz, the fictitious city of Knuffingen, the Alps and Austria, Hamburg, America, Scandinavia, and Switzerland. Of the 6,400 square metres (68,889 sq ft) of floorspace, the model takes 1,150 m2 (12,378 sq ft).

With 40,000 lights, 15,000 figurines, 500 cars, 10,000 trees, 50 trains, 1000 wagons, 100 signals, 200 switches, 300 buildings and 40 planes, Knuffingen Airport is both a wonder to behold as well as a technological tour de force.  The best part of Knuffingen is that it’s alive. Forty planes and 90 vehicles move about autonomously.

By 2020, the exhibit is expected to have reached its final construction phase, including at least a total of ten sections in a model area of over 2,300 m2 (24,757 sq ft).

The creators are planning to work on models of Italy and France after the airport section is completed. Possible future additions include Africa, England, or a futuristic landscape.

Here's a video of the largest model airport:

Photo credits: Singularity Hub

Video Credits: Worlds Largest Miniature Model Airport

Rizal Microprocessor: First Filipino-made Processor

BitMICRO Networks Inc. is behind this project and is already in the design phase of the Rizal microprocessor. “What we’re hoping to do is, once we’re done, we can show a success story. More investors will come to the Philippines and invest. That’s the whole idea. Because then, they would believe that, hey, the Philippines can really do it and they’re capable,” said Rey Bruce, company's chairman and CEO.

Credits pinoy-thinking.blogspot.com

The Rizal processor is the first attempt at developing such a chip for BiTMICRO, envisioned to become the first commercial all-Filipino made processor that would run a multitude of devices.

Rizal Processor will be used to power and run mobile phones, smartphones, gadgets, mp3 players, tablets, and soon enough laptops and PCs. 

The project is expected to cost around P90 million for research and around P112 million for fabrication.