Accessories & Peripherals

Watch: Non-Barfy Video of Google’s ‘Project Glass’ Specs in Action

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Okay, if you make this Google ‘Project Glass’ video full screen and high-def, it might be a little barfy, so don’t say we at Techland never pass along friendly motion-sickness disclaimers.

Eugene Polley, Inventor of the First Wireless TV Remote, Dies at 96

Zenith

A spokesman for Zenith Electronics says Eugene Polley, the inventor of the first wireless TV remote control, has died.

Kinect This: Leap Motion’s $70 Sensor Is Cheaper, More Accurate

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Microsoft’s Kinect motion sensor has revolutionary potential, but it’s pricey at $250 for the Windows version. Enter Leap, which plans to sell a more accurate motion-sensing device called the Leap Motion for just $70.

Wilson Electronics Aims to Boost Spotty 4G

Wilson Electronics

Sleek 4G cradles are designed to fill in weak spots and dead zones in Verizon and AT&T’s LTE coverage.

Pebble Smartwatch Pre-Orders Are Sold Out, $10+ Million Pledged

Allerta

After 85,000 pre-orders and over $10 million in Kickstarter pledges, the Pebble smartwatch is sold out.

10 Geeky Mother’s Day Gifts to Avoid

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Ah, Mother’s Day – when the tech industry paints things pink, covers them with Swarovski crystals and passes them off as the perfect gifts for Mom. While certain gadgets do indeed make swell gifts for that special lady in your life, here’s a look at 10 of them that don’t.

Logitech’s New iPad Keyboard Recharges with Sun Rays, Not a Cord

Logitech Solar Folio

If you love the iPad and love the feel of a real keyboard, life just keeps on getting more interesting.

Dog Owner? Turn Poo into Free Wi-Fi

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Poo-funded Wi-Fi systems have graced the good people of Mexico City, thanks to a pilot program/publicity stunt by web portal Terra.

HomeOS: Microsoft Works on Bringing Smart Homes to the Masses

Microsoft

Pop quiz: What’s the easiest way to wire up your entire home for smartphone and tablet controls? Unless you’re quite tech-savvy, chances are you haven’t the slightest idea. It’s a problem that Microsoft Research wants to solve with HomeOS, an experimental operating system for home automation.

Man Builds 1:6 Scale ‘Star Wars’ Arcade Game

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A man going by the name of “Le Chuck” has built a 1:6 scale version of the classic 1983 Star Wars arcade game and put it on the Internet so everyone can see his handiwork.

Brydge iPad Keyboard Dock Looks to MacBook for Style Cues

Brydge

Brydge is an iPad keyboard dock with a magnetized laptop hinge. Pop the tablet in, and you can tilt it to the angle of your liking or fold it closed for travel.