8 Nov
NuVo releases Wireless USB Syncing Device for NV-M3 Music Server
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Those not deterred by the NV-M3 Music Server’s rather steep pricetag may be interested in knowing that a hard-wired connection is no longer necessary, making the previously unattractive device a bit more palatable. NuVo’s Wireless USB Syncing Device (NV-USBW) enables the NV-M3 (pictured) to be installed without regard for where the user’s PC is, as the Wireless-G connection that is provided enables PlaysForSure tunes to be streamed sans cabling anywhere within the home. That being said, we sincerely hope you didn’t expect this thing to be cheap — otherwise, the $399 pricetag for the NV-USBW is likely to be a real stunner.
8 Nov
3D medical display utilizes gesture-controlled interface
Posted on 2007 under Other Gadgets | No Comment
Though not quite as intense as HD surgery, we’d say this thing could still project some pretty startling results. The display shown above, which was developed at the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, Heinrich-Hertz-Institut HHI in Berlin, relies on a pair of cameras mounted overhead and a single one integrated into its frame to capture exactly what angle the physician is gazing in at. Subsequently, the doctor can simply wave his / her finger and the image will rotate and shift as commanded in order to provide a more detailed look while keeping things as sterile as possible. Essentially, this system weds your average 3D display with a less common non-contact user interface, and while hard pricing deets weren’t disclosed, the team suggested that even smaller medical practices should be able to squeeze this into their budget.