Silk: it’s stronger than Kevlar, thinner than a human hair, it’s biocompatible (it doesn’t trigger human immune system response), and it’s produced by insects (although some new-fangled metabolically engineered bacteria seem to be up to the task). Researchers at Tufts University have created a silk and gold biosensor that can be implanted in the body to keep tabs on proteins and chemicals. One possible use would be to keep track of diabetic’s glucose levels, notifying the patient when things go wonky. At the present time, they’ve only tested the antenna itself — it was found to resonate at specific frequencies, even when implanted in several layers of muscle tissue (from a pig, mind you). For their next trick, the team will outfit the device with proteins or other molecules to monitor in-vivo chemical reactions. Implantable antenna designed using silk and gold originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Oftentimes in this business, loyal customers simply get left in the dust when the latest and greatest hits the scene. Not so with Pogoplug , which just busted out an impossible-to-resist new offer concerning an impossible-to-resist new device. The simply titled Pogoplug Wireless Adapter is a USB dongle that plays nice with 802.11b/g/n networks, and for all intents and purposes, finally lets you place your Pogoplug somewhere other than next door to your router. Just plug this guy in, and your Pogoplug is instantly WiFi-enabled. The device is available for pre-order now at $29 (ships in “3 to 4 weeks”), but in a glaring act of awesomeness, the company’s handing ‘em out for free to existing Pogoplug owners. Details of the offer are parked in the source link, and if you’re looking to buy in for the first time, the Pogoplug unit itself has been reduced $30 to just $99. Try beating that with a stick… we dare you. Pogoplug Wireless Adapter enables cord-free access, comes free to existing owners originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Visionaer MicroSim Adapter – Micro SIM Adapter / Converter ideal for iPad, iPhone 4G by Visionaer (1) Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 21 July 2010 1 used & new from £2.49 (Ranking is updated hourly. Visit the Hot Future Releases in Electronics & Photo list for authoritative information on this product’s current rank.)
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It’s not often that we have an opportunity to review a fascinating new way to store and use keys — plain old keys, that is, not encryption keys, electronic keys, CD keys, or Florida Keys — so when we heard that the sanely-priced version of the Keyport was finally shipping after a three-year wait , we knew that we had to have a look. It’s not too useful of a product for those of you that only have one or two locks that you need to worry about day in and day out, but anything more than that can quickly become a pain in the ass with a jangly keyring that you can’t quietly take out of your pocket to save your life. Let’s have a look at what this thing’s all about, shall we? Gallery: Keyport review Continue reading Keyport Slide review Keyport Slide review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
LUPO Micro Sim Card Cutter & 2 Adapters – For iPhone 4 & iPad by LUPO (1) Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 30 July 2010 Buy new: £9.80 3 used & new from £6.50 (Ranking is updated hourly. Visit the Hot Future Releases in Electronics & Photo list for authoritative information on this product’s current rank.)
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Of the seemingly countless variants of the Galaxy S that Samsung’s in the process of deploying around the globe, one stands out in a couple very unique (and important) ways: Sprint’s Epic 4G . The Epic hangs on to a couple of the Galaxy line’s most important characteristics — namely the 1GHz Hummingbird processor and the 4-inch Super AMOLED display — but adds in a sliding landscape QWERTY keyboard, support for the wickedly fast WiMAX network that Sprint shares with partner Clearwire, and a handful of other notable one-off customizations. We’ve already taken a look at two of the other US-bound Galaxy S models — AT&T’s Captivate and T-Mobile’s Vibrant — but it shouldn’t take more than a quick glance at the Epic to tell you that this is a very, very different beast. Becoming just the second WiMAX phone released in the States (and the first with a physical keyboard), this is a pretty critical release for Sprint at a time when its subscriber count is just starting to pick up after several quarters of decline — and making things even more interesting is the fact that Sprint’s first WiMAX handset — HTC’s EVO 4G — is simply one of the best phones we’ve ever reviewed. In other words, yeah, you could say that the Epic’s got a lot to live up to. Is it up to the task? Let’s find out. Gallery: Epic 4G review Continue reading Epic 4G review Epic 4G review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Energizer Ultimate Battery Lithium LR06 1.5V AA [Pack 6 For 4] Jan-Apr 2010 by Energizer (22) Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 14 July 2007 Buy new: £9.39 £6.66 15 used & new from £3.95 (Ranking is updated hourly. Visit the Hot Future Releases in Electronics & Photo list for authoritative information on this product’s current rank.)
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You know the old ’smoke and fire’ adage by now, and while the alarms aren’t sounding just yet, we get the feeling that they will be shortly. We’ve heard Samsung itself confirm that an Android-based tablet would be departing its labs sometime this year, and since then, we’ve also heard an IFA debut tossed around. Given that said show is but a few weeks out, it’s halfway logical to think that Sammy would be notifying some of its launch partners of its intentions. We can’t be certain that things are locked in just yet, but a ‘Samsung Galaxy Tablet’ has recently surfaced within Vodafone UK’s systems (as shown above). There’s no price or release date accompanying the mention, but it may signal that a 3G-enabled version could be coming to Britons following a proper unveiling in Berlin next month. We’ll keep digging for more, and you can bet we’ll be on the ground in Deutschland for a hands-on should the opportunity arise. [Thanks, Anonymous] Samsung Galaxy Tablet coming soon to Vodafone UK? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Because standard hues and anachronistic science fiction designs simply won’t mesh, Microsoft will be releasing this kingly limited edition Fable III Xbox 360 controller designed after the in-game Crown of Albion. Street date is October 5th, three weeks before the game itself decides to rear its royal head, and comes with a token for downloading an exclusive in-game tattoo. Look for it priced at $59.99, or about 15 boxes of Lucky Charms depending on your grocery store preferences. Video showcase after the break. Continue reading Fable III’s special edition Xbox 360 controller, morally ambiguous and gold Fable III’s special edition Xbox 360 controller, morally ambiguous and gold originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
We’ve already heard how Verizon expects to hit the ground running on LTE, starting this November with a launch in 30 markets — New York, LA, Philadelphia, and so forth. Now it looks like you can add San Francisco to that aggressive list, if Boy Genius Report’s leak proves true. Will it beat WiMAX to the region? Your move, Sprint. San Francisco in Verizon’s initial 30-market LTE rollout? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
