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Watch TV in a new way with GoogleTV

It seems that Google might again revolutionize another area of life, watching TV. The Logitech Revue will be one of the first devices to come to market with the innovative GoogleTV technology. The device connects between your TV and video source. The video source will typically be a CableTV or satellite receiver or digital video recorder. To accomplish this, the Revue has two HDMI connectors. This allows for the display of a video overlay with menus and other GoogleTV options. For example, you could be watching a football game and need to check scores of some other games. You would simply bring up Google Chrome on the Revue and go to Yahoo while still watching the game on a picture-in-picture window on the screen.

Several other content providers also signed up. Services like Netflix, Amazon, CNBC, and Pandora Radio are some of them. Users will also be available to use the Revue to access digital media locally stored like family pictures, music, and movies.

The device goes head to head with the AppleTV, with the main difference that the Revue provides seamless TV integration. Google is also working with other manufacturers like Sony to embed the software within TVs and Blu-ray players.

Meet the next generation chemistry set

Not too long ago I came across a Thames & Kosmos chemistry set. I looked further into the company and discovered that they make a plethora of other science experiment sets. The experiments cover areas like electronics, astronomy, biology, chemistry, physics, alternative energy, and many others. The kits range from under $20 to well over $100. They are designed for children over 5 or older. The fundamental series is a great place for a young scientist to start, particularly the Core Science kit.

A better dock for the iPad

There are only a few stands available in the market for the ever famous iPad. Apple’s version is designed to charge the iPad once docked, but it is somewhat difficult to undock. The BookArc stand, designed by Twelve South, is nicely crafted and easy to use. Combine it with a Bluetooth wireless keyboard from Apple, and you have a great typing platform. The stand sells for about $40 directly from Twelve South or at most Apple retail stores.

View digital media on your TV using a Boxee Box

The Boxee application has been available since 2008. It can be used to conveniently access widely available audio, video, and other digital media on the Internet. One of the great features of Boxee is that it can be operated with a simple remote control. The software can run on MacOS, Windows, Ubuntu Linux, and on an AppleTV. Most recently, a dedicated Boxee appliance has been announced and will be manufactured by D-Link. For about $230 users can play almost any media available on the Internet as well as on the local network in a Boxee Box. The Boxee RF remote is also very innovative because it includes a QWERTY keyboard in the back side. This makes navigating and entering text very easy. The Boxee appliance contains an HDMI, optical audio, RCA, Ethernet, USB, WIFI, and an SD card slot. It will be available for shipping in November of 2010.

Stream from iTunes to your home audio system

BridgeCo is working to make AirPlay enabled devices by this holiday season. AirPlay allows users to stream music throughout compatible audio equipment in a wired or wireless network. Equipment like audio receivers, speakers, and others will have this built-in functionality. Users will be able to select from iTunes and AirPlay compatible devices where they wish to stream the music to. Audio equipment manufacturers like JBL, Denon, Marantz, B&W, and iHome have already signed up. For example, you will be able to stream the same song to an iHome device in the bedroom, a Denon receiver in the family room, and a JBL speaker system in the terrace. Denon might be one of the first to make the technology available on their AVR-4311CI home theater receiver. Furthermore, audio control is possible using the iPhone and iPod touch Remote application available on the Apple app store.

Build your own car

Have you ever wanted to build your own car? It can be a very expensive enterprise. A new venture called Local Motors is doing just that. They are an American car company that is using a method similar to open source to design and build cars locally. Customers form part of a design and build team. The design process is open to customers globally. Participants vote for the most desired features and car characteristics. The best designs are built in local micro-factories and only a limited amount of cars are produced. Customers can actually participate in the build process. They currently have about five models and many more to come.

Redesigned AppleTV announced

Apple recently announced a new redesigned AppleTV. It is the first major redesign of the multimedia network appliance since its introduction in 2006. Different from its predecessor, it does not have sizable internal storage and it is much smaller in size. It also appears to use Apple’s iOS, which also powers the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Also new, Netflix subscribers will be able to stream videos from their instant queue. They will also be able to rent and buy movies as before. A Windows or MacOS computer running iTunes is required to stream content. This includes movies, music, podcasts, and photos. The new AppleTV has a USB, HDMI, Ethernet, and optical ports. It also supports resolutions up to 720p.

Forget sharpeners, use a liquid pencil

Since their introduction in 1964, Sharpie’s have been a useful marking tool. They come in several varieties and are used to permanently mark many types of surfaces. Sanford, the makers of Shapies, recently introduced an innovative “liquid pencil“. It is like using an ink pen, except with all the benefits of writing with a pencil. It uses a new liquid graphite technology that is very durable and equivalent to a #2 lead. Forget broken leads and no more sharpening. It is also refillable. A valuable tool for those unending math tests.

Reinventing the pen

For ages the pen has been the premiere writing instrument. It has been somewhat forgotten with the broad use of the computer keyboard and electronic communications. Most people just use the traditional pen to sign documents. Several years ago, a company called Livescribe reinvented the tool with the introduction of the SmartPen. They just released their newest product addition, the Echo. The system uses a combination of a custom notebook and “smart” pen. The pen records anything that it writes, hears, and draws. It then allows for playback at a later time. The files can be archived, searched, and distributed to other people if necessary. It is great for meetings and specially for college lectures. The pen is compatible with Mac and Windows and sells for about $170 (4 GB model).