Ego WiFi HD Action Camera

Your friends might laugh at you wholeheartedly when they see you sporting something that looks like a walnut on your head – the £159.99 Ego WiFi HD Action Camera which will come in black, blue, red, white or yellow colors, but they certainly will not laugh any more when they check out the kind of daredevil stunts that you perform, recording all of it from a vantage point of view to show them just how much cojones you have over the rest of your clique.

Ego WiFi HD Action Camera

The Ego WiFi HD Action Camera will basically capture all of your action and adventure in 1080p high definition, and if you happen to own a smartphone or compatible tablet, live video footage can also be streamed onto your screen thanks to the integrated Wi-Fi chip on the Ego WiFi HD Action Camera.

Ego WiFi HD Action Camera

There is a built-in microphone that will perform all the recording of the slew of high pitch squeals and applause amidst the audience who are watching your every daredevil move that drips with adrenaline and courage. Not only that, the Ego WiFi HD Action Camera is also capable of shooting still images thanks to its 12-megapixel camera. A USB connection will allow you to transfer the slew of recorded images and video to a computer at the end of the day.

Product Features:
  • HD 1080p recording with sound
  • WiFi streaming of live content to your smartphone
  • Compatible with free to purchase Action Connect app
  • 12 megapixel photo stills
  • Continuous photo mode
  • LCD display for mode and battery indicator
  • Micro SD card expandable memory
  • HDMI output slot
  • Rechargeable internal battery
  • Includes adjustable flat mount
  • Records additional video file in WQVGA for easy upload to video websites
Technical Specifications:
  • Video Resolution: 1080p at 30 frames per second or 720p at 60 frames per second
  • Video file format: H.264 MOV
  • Audio: Mono Microphone
  • Photo resolution: 12 megapixels
  • Photo fortmat: JPG
  • Internal memory: 256MB
  • External memory: Micro SDHC Class 6+ up to 32GB
  • Recommend Class 10 Micro SD Card. Not included
  • Sensor: 3MP
  • Lens: F/3.2
  • Field of view: 135 degrees
  • Lens focus: 0.4m to infinite
  • Shutter speed: ½ to 1/8000 second
  • USB: 2.0 High Speed
  • HDMI: Mini HDMI output. Cable not included
  • Battery: Rechargeable 1050 mAh
  • WiFi: Yes
Box Contents:
  • Ego HD WiFi Action Camera
  • Adjustable mount
  • 3M flat adhesive
  • USB Cable
  • Protective face cover
  • Instructions
Dimensions:
  • Measures approximately 4cm(W) x 6cm(H) x 3cm(D)

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Canon EOS M Digital Camera Enters into the Mirrorless Territory

Canon has long been a leader in the world of DSLRs, but when it comes to smaller sized shooters, Canon had largely concentrated on commercially viable consumer and prosumer class digital cameras, not really treading on the mirrorless camera technology known as Micro Four Thirds which has been around for some years now. The mirrorless camera comes close to a DSLR in terms of image quality, and yet is far less bulkier in terms of size, not to mention allowing you to change a fair number of lenses (a market which is growing), making it a favorite secondary camera to many.

Canon EOS M Digital Camera 2012

Well, Canon has finally decided to dip their toes into this particular market, by offering the Canon EOS M digital camera which is said to deliver exceptional EOS Full HD video quality with continuous autofocus, not to mention having it accompanied by a notable and expansive range of lenses.

Inspired by EOS technology, the EOS M will be able to leverage on the company’s core technologies, while distilling them down in order to deliver outstanding video capture capabilities without sacrificing image quality when it comes to still shots. Whenever you want to capture still images, the EOS M camera’s 18-megapixel APS-C-sized CMOS image sensor is more than capable of delivering a shallow depth of field, in addition to incredible low-light image quality and a wide dynamic range which is more than capable of capturing rich gradation and detail.

This is the latest member of the EOS family, where both videographers and photographers alike regardless of their level of professionalism and interest, will be able to play nice with a couple of lenses that were specially designed for Canon’s new camera format – namely the EF-M 22mm f/2 STM kit lens and the optional EF-M 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens. Not only that, you are also able to make full use of your Canon EF and EF-S lenses courtesy of the optional Mount Adapter EF-EOS M.

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Google Launches Nexus 7 Tablet with ASUS - Review, Price and Specifications

The Nexus 7 is a tablet computer designed and developed by Google in conjunction with Asus. It is the first tablet in the Google Nexus series, a line of consumer devices implementing the Android operating system and built by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) partner. The Nexus 7 features a 7-inch (180 mm) display, a Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core chip, 1 GB of RAM, and 8 or 16 GB of internal storage.


Google Launches Nexus 7 Tablet with ASUS - Review, Price and Specifications
Incorporating built-in Wi-Fi and near field communication (NFC) connectivity, it is marketed as an entertainment device with integration with Google Play, serving as a platform for multimedia consumption of e-books, television programs, films, games, and music. The tablet was the first device to have shipped with Android version 4.1, nicknamed "Jelly Bean".

Google Launches Nexus 7 Tablet with ASUS - Review, Price and Specifications

Simple. Beautiful. Beyond Smart.
The Nexus brand represents a premium Android-based device that delivers the best Google experience available on tablet. It's the confluence of the latest software and state-of-the-art hardware and represents a literal nexus of digital life. Nexus 7 is Google's latest Nexus experience device and the first tablet to feature Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean. It combines the best of both Google and ASUS design, with the most advanced software from Google paired with cutting edge ASUS hardware.

Google Launches Nexus 7 Tablet with ASUS - Review, Price and Specifications

Stunning 7” display
With a vibrant 1280 x 800 high-definition display, Nexus 7 brings apps, games, books and movies to life. New ASUS TruVivid technology improves color clarity and brightness, while the IPS panel delivers crisp and detailed visuals with ultra-wide 178゚ viewing angles. Scratch-resistant Corning® Fit Glass and a textured chassis design that prevents hand slippage ensure Nexus 7 is incredibly robust and meets the demands of consumers on the go.

Google Launches Nexus 7 Tablet with ASUS - Review, Price and Specifications

Designed with gaming in mind
Nexus 7 was created for mobile gamers. With an NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core processor, everything is faster – pages load quickly, gameplay is smooth and responsive, and running multiple apps is a breeze. A 12‐core GeForce® GPU delivers advanced graphics while the patented 4-PLUS-1™ CPU design gives you maximum performance when you need it and power efficiency when battery conservation is the priority.

With heart-pounding quad-core performance, a responsive 10-finger multi-touch screen, plus gyroscope and accelerometer sensing, you can barrel roll, tilt, touch, and tap your way to the top of the leaderboards while exploring over 600,000 apps and games available on Google Play.
Google Launches Nexus 7 Tablet with ASUS - Review, Price and Specifications
The world’s most popular platform
Nexus 7 is powered by Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean, the latest version of the world's most popular mobile platform. With smarter notifications that let you respond quickly, beautiful new widgets that put your favorite content front and center, and home screen customization that’s drag-and-drop easy, Android is now faster and more intuitive than ever.

Made for Google Play
Nexus 7 was tailored for Google Play, putting all the entertainment you love right in your hand: the world's largest collection of eBooks, millions of songs, thousands of movies and TV shows, and a growing selection of magazines - plus over 600,000 apps and games.

Best of Google
Nexus 7 comes with all your favorite Google Apps, like Gmail, Chrome, Google+, and YouTube, putting the best of Google in the palm of your hand. Easy to use, everything automatically syncs across your tablet, smartphone, and computer. With tons of free cloud storage and features you’ll find nowhere else, Nexus 7 brings the best of Google together in one streamlined and beautiful device. 

Fully-fledged tablet
Nexus 7 uses premium hardware designed by ASUS. It is truly durable for even the most demanding mobile users, delivering up to 9.5 hours* of battery life in a sleek form that’s 10.5mm thin and just 340g in weight. It has the portability of a paperback book, but with the added convenience of a connection to an entire world of digital entertainment.

Less charging, more doing
With over 8 hours of HD video playback, 10 hours of web browsing, and 10 hours of e-reading, Nexus 7 is designed to go the distance. Whether you measure battery life in chapters read, levels completed, movies watched or minutes of backseat silence, you can spend less time charging and more time doing.

Face Unlock
Unlock your tablet with a smile. No complicated passwords to remember, just switch on your tablet and look into the camera to quickly unlock your tablet.

Android Beam
Easily share contacts, websites, apps, maps, directions and YouTube videos to other people close by. Simply hold two NFC enabled Android tablets close to each other and push to beam and share.

Google+ with Hangouts
Video chat with up to 9 people.
Camera with Single - Motion Panoramic Mode
Take amazing photos or videos, edit and then share them right from your tablet.
Voice Typing
Simply touch the microphone on the keyboard and use your voice to type your emails, SMS, or anywhere you want to enter text.

ASUS - Google Nexus 7 Specifications:

Operating System:
  • AndroidTM 4.1
Display:
  • 7" WXGA (1280x800) Screen IPS Panel 10 finger multi-touch support
CPU:
  • NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 T30L Quad-Core @1.2Ghz
Memory:
  • 1GB
Storage:
  • 8GB/16GB
Wireless Data Network:
  • WLAN 802.11 b/g/n@2.4GHz
  • Bluetooth V3.0
Camera:
  • 1.2 MP Front Camera
Interface:
  • Headset Jack,
  • 1x micro-USB, 2x Digital microphone,2x High Quality Speakers,
  • 1x Docking PIN
Sensor:
  • G-Sensor, Light Sensor, Gyroscope,
  • E-compass, GPS, NFC, Hall Sensor
Battery:
  • 9.5 hours, 4325mAh, 16Wh Li-polymer
Dimensions:
  • 198.5 x 120 x 10.45 mm
Weight:
  • 340g
Price:
  • $199 for 8GB
  • $249 for 16GB

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Making A Self-Watering Plant with Arduino

Plants liven up any space by adding a sense of airiness and life. That is – of course – when you don’t forget to water them, and they shrivel up and die. I am very bad at remembering to water plants. That is why I built this self-watering plant to do it for me. Using a soil sensor, and an Arduino-controlled water pump, I have created a system that will never forget to do it.

Making A Self-Watering Plant with Arduino
 
Instead of remembering to water my plants when the soil goes dry, I only have to remember to once and a while refill the water reservoir. In this way, I have decreased my obligation to these plants and put it off to a much later date. Perhaps further iterations of this device can be connected to a rain barrel so that I won’t even have to worry about refilling my reservoir, and the entire system can be fully automated. [Link]

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Arduino Based Low-Power Wireless Solution

panStamp is an open source project created for the enthusiasts that love measuring and controlling things wirelessly. panStamps are small wireless boards specially designed to fit in low-power applications, simple to program and simple to work with. With panStamps, you can measure almost everything by simply connecting your panStamp to the sensors, placing a battery and sending wireless data from the first moment.


Arduino Based Low-Power Wireless Solution

panStamps are suitable for any kind of project needing remote control and low-power wireless transmissions, including home automation, energy metering, weather monitoring and robot control. If you are one of these three things: a hobbyist, a professional or an end-user, you will find that panStamps provide extreme flexibility and power when creating custom wireless networks. [Link]

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Rascal Combines Linux and Arduino

Does this sound familiar to you? After spending many hours on optimizing for speed and memory your super-duper MCU application, you can only conclude that it will not run on an Arduino board. You have built the shield (the Arduino compatible extension board) with your special I/O and you wrote most of the software, but these last functions that should add that finishing touch just don’t fit in the board’s memory. Maybe Rascal can help?

Rascal Combines Linux and Arduino

Built around a 400 MHz AT91SAM9G20 ARM9 from Atmel, the Rascal is an open source Linux board compatible with Arduino extension cards or shields. Programming the board is easy thanks to a library written in Python from Pytronics that allows easy access to peripherals and shields. The Rascal’s firmware comes with a web server that can serve as a programming interface; you can write your applications directly in a web browser connected to the Rascal board.[Link]

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Robot Shield for Arduino

The idea behind this post is to bring together some robot designs and transform them in a new device with new hardware and standard software (arduino of course) and so easier to use.  These robots have three things in common: a mechanical structure, the hardware and the software. While the mechanical part is necessarily different.

Robot Shield for Arduino
We wanted to understand if there was a hardware board that could be common, with a unique development system. The choice, quite obviously, has the Arduino board, which with its development environment is perfect to create similar projects. [Link]

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