<![CDATA[[MobileRatty] tag: weather]]> http://mobileratty.com/tag/weather Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:42:42 +0000 iRatty Engine http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss <![CDATA[ Dal Dal Internet Connected Lamp Conveys Info Via Colors, Beep Bloops [Internet Lamp] ]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/d77377af37ae65fbf94f37d12ac76f7b http://mobileratty.com/article/d77377af37ae65fbf94f37d12ac76f7b This Dal Dal lamp is a lot like the Nabaztag bunny, which uses Wi-Fi to relay information from the internet into meatspace. Except this looks a lot classier.

There aren't that many details about the Dal Dal available, but it's supposed to relay information from the internet into various colors. What information, we're not sure, but we're guessing that it's probably something like the weather, or stock prices, or something else that can be conveyed via a gradual scale. There's also audible alerts, which to us means you can use it for stuff new emails notificaions? We've no idea, but that all sounds logical until the company releases concrete info in Q1 2009. [Dal Dal via GeekLifeBlog via Engadget]


]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:20:00 +0000 dal dal dal dal lamp relay information information internet lot lot classier gradual scale colors Dal Dal Internet Connected Lamp Conveys Info Via Colors, Beep Bloops [Internet Lamp] <![CDATA[ It Could be Possible to Stop Hurricanes with Supersonic Jets [Weather Control] ]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/89ca359778c259d8242b3fb10ee047dd http://mobileratty.com/article/89ca359778c259d8242b3fb10ee047dd Hurricanes, as we've seen, can wreak serious havoc when they strike populated areas. We've never had control over them before, but one researcher thinks they could be broken up with F-4 fighter jets.

In theory, sending in a pair of the jets to do loops around the eye of the hurricane while it's still out over the ocean, creating sonic booms, would break it up before it hits the shore.

Jet fighters flying at supersonic speeds along special trajectories with a hurricane/typhoon at various altitudes would create supersonic booms. In one such embodiment, the trajectories for the supersonic booms of the present invention are counter to the rotational component of the hurricane and/or typhoon being targeted. As such, supersonic booms can be tailored and/or designed to partially and/or fully -negate the basic rotational contribution in a hurricane by slowing down a hurricane's/typhoon's rotation. Additionally, when supersonic booms propagate downward to the surface of the ocean they also destabilize a hurricane's/typhoon's structure by increasing the pressure in the central part of a hurricane's/typhoon's eye.

It's a pretty crazy idea, but I guess it makes sense. It would be pretty amazing to be able to stop any hurricane before it hit shore, saving millions and millions of dollars and who knows how many lives. I can't wait for them to test this out. [Patent via AV Web; Thanks, Jason!]


]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:20:00 +0000 hurricane andor typhoon andor hurricane supersonic booms jets pretty crazy idea f-4 fighter jets pretty styphoon It Could be Possible to Stop Hurricanes with Supersonic Jets [Weather Control] <![CDATA[Thermal Leak Detector sniffs out cold air leaks, could save you 20% in energy costs]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/5ff2787db723486bfb1abcbd158ef3e1 http://mobileratty.com/article/5ff2787db723486bfb1abcbd158ef3e1 bandd_tempfinder.jpg

It's getting cold outside, and that chilly air is trying to sneak into your house. This Black & Decker Thermal Leak Detector could help you save 20% on energy costs by showing you where those leaks are. Shining its magic light on trouble spots shows you temperature changes a small as 1 degree, the tiny spotlight turning blue when it finds a problem area.

Once you've identified those leaks, the hardest part is plugging them up. Black & Decker has a pretty good idea here: help customers identify problems that require Black & Decker tools to fix. Nice. But if you really could save 20% on heating and cooling, this $40 tool could pay for itself in no time. Too bad it won't be available until the coldest weather has already blown through — Spring, 2009.

Black & Decker, via Oh Gizmo

]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:24:29 +0000 require black black save energy costs decker decker tools leaks cold trouble spots Thermal Leak Detector sniffs out cold air leaks, could save you 20% in energy costs <![CDATA[VholdR Wearable Camcorder]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/ab0aa3a973459b451614f6e8d675da0a http://mobileratty.com/article/ab0aa3a973459b451614f6e8d675da0a Want to make movies of your own advanture? Well the VholdR is a wearable camcorder that records hands-free video from within the action. VholdR records up to 2-hours of TV quality audio and video to an internal MicroSD card. Its operation couldn’t be simpler with a single on and off switch. Even when wearing gloves, the oversized magnetic button can be operated easily for one click recording. VholdR’s TRail Mounts attach it to your helmet, goggles, handle bars, or vehicle, to record video in any weather conditions. Its rotating lens and patent pending laser alignment ensure you get the shot every time.

Features

  • Shoot to share online technology
  • One touch on and off switch
  • Laser-activated smart leveling
  • Rugged and withstands dust, dirt, mud, and snow
  • Records up to 2 hours of video footage

VholdR Wearable Camcorder (Black)

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]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:00:38 +0000 vholdr vholdr wearable camcorder wearable camcorder records records hands-free video video record video vholdr records video footage VholdR Wearable Camcorder <![CDATA[ First Teddie Bear Astronauts Conquer Space [Space] ]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/86287bf6c71a6d7415d703e87f0706e2 http://mobileratty.com/article/86287bf6c71a6d7415d703e87f0706e2 Yesterday the Japanese announced the first space beer. Now the British are claiming the first teddy bear astronauts, who were photographed in space from a home-made vessel with two digital cameras, a flight computer, GPS, and radio.

The four cuddly astronauts travelled on board the spacecraft for two hours and nine minutes, reaching the 19 miles high mark powered by a latex weather ballon made by the Space Flight club at Cambridge University. They were wearing special suits made by school children, which saved them from freezing at -63.4º F. No, I'm not kidding. The team was investigating what materials would protect the furrynauts better.

If you haven't melted by now, you are not human. And NASA, wake up and smell the coffee. We are losing another space race here. [Daily Mail]


]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 05:38:00 +0000 space space race space flight club space beer teddy bear astronauts latex weather ballon flight computer cambridge university daily mail First Teddie Bear Astronauts Conquer Space [Space] <![CDATA[Haier's Ibiza Rhapsody Sport plays audio and video, fails to impress]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/3c3c40fce194dfe5758bd7d3fede64b1 http://mobileratty.com/article/3c3c40fce194dfe5758bd7d3fede64b1
The ibiza Rhapsody was one of those curious devices that spent so long in development that by the time it saw the light of day, the rest of the world had moved on to bigger and better things. Sure, we liked the device in theory (WiFi, Bluetooth, and support for Rhapsody and AOL Video are all good things), but its Gameboy-esque looks and mere 30GB storage pretty much guaranteed that it would never be a hit. Unfortunately, a quick look at Haier's new, "sportier" PMP doesn't give us much reason to reconsider the device. Aside from a rugged and weather-resistant new look (is "uglified" a word?), all it seems to offer us is diminished storage capacity. But wait -- all you ever wanted was a plastic orange MP3 player? Then it looks like you're in luck -- the 4GB model sells for $179, while the 8GB size will set you back a cool $199.

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]]> Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:00:00 +0000 video rhapsody ibiza rhapsody aol video haier 4gb model sells portable video curious devices portable audio Haier's Ibiza Rhapsody Sport plays audio and video, fails to impress <![CDATA[Cellular South Debuts Affordable Family Plans]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/556acb731bf7c8880a59a88928121905 http://mobileratty.com/article/556acb731bf7c8880a59a88928121905
Consumers looking to save money in a tight economy while not sacrificing value and service can now turn to Cellular South for the most affordable family plans in the wireless industry.

Cellular South is offering family plans that cost less and offer the best value when compared to similar basic plans for all other major wireless carriers.

By switching to Cellular South and taking advantage of the new family plans, consumers can reap annual savings ranging from $120 up to $240 based on comparable rate and service plans offered by other leading wireless carriers.
 
By rolling out its family plans in time for the holidays, Cellular South is offering consumers an easy way to start reaping the savings from its industry-leading service right away.

The "Family Talk" plan offers families a choice of 700 or 1,400 minutes to share. The Family Talk plans include 700 or 1,400 nationwide minutes, plus unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling with other Cellular South customers. Starting at $49.99 a month, these plans offer options to fit any family size. Plus, families can add up to 4 lines -- for $9.99 each – on either plan to share in the minutes and take advantage of the unlimited mobile to mobile calling with their family members or other Cellular South customers.

Richmond said the Family Talk plans offer unprecedented savings for families when you consider that free nights and weekends – beginning at 7 p.m. each day - are included at no extra charge. "Comparing our plans to competitors, consumers can see right away which carriers are 'family-friendly' and how they can really stretch their wireless communications budget in a tight economy," he said.

Cellular South also is rolling out the industry's first "Text & Talk" plan aimed at families with youngsters or teenagers who mainly use text messaging as their primary means of communication. The $19.99 a month Text and Talk plan, the only plan of its kind currently on the market, includes unlimited nationwide text messaging plus 200 nationwide anytime minutes.

The new Family Talk and Text & Talk plans join industry-leading "Smartphone" and "Total Unlimited" plans in helping consumers get more out of their wireless devices and realize a significant savings at the same time.

The Smartphone plan, designed for the way consumers use their phones once they switch to a BlackBerry or other smart phone, includes unlimited mobile web, e-mail, text messaging and mobile-to-mobile calls, plus 500 nationwide anytime minutes, for only $49.99 a month. The Total Unlimited plan includes unlimited nationwide calling, unlimited text messaging, mobile web and e-mail for $79.99 a month on most mobile phones and $99.99 a month for smart phones.

In addition to its new Family Talk and Text & Talk plans, Cellular South offers consumers the best value in wireless today, including:
  • 3G high-speed data access in six times as many markets as other carriers in its primary footprint and - with its nationwide network of networks - no other carrier has a larger 3G high-speed data network.
  • Special holiday promotions, including free activation, free first month of service and a free BlackBerry Pearl smartphone when customers sign up for a two year voice contract and a one year data agreement.
  • Time and money-saving ways for customers to shop on their mobile phones anywhere and anytime - through mShopper™ and Cellfire®. mShopper™ provides access to more than 100 online merchants and 13 million products to track competitive deals and notify users of sales. Cellfire® offers customers valuable mobile coupons from such well known retailers as Kroger, Sears and Hollywood Video.
  • Discover Center specialists in every Cellular South retail location to show customers how to get more out of their mobile phones, including helping relieve the stress of holiday shopping and providing access to rich news, weather, sports and retail shopping content on the mobile web.
  • Through the wireless industry's first customized, co-branded mobile web content platform with Viigo, Cellular South offers smartphone users one-click access to real-time news, weather, sports, travel, stock market results, entertainment, blogs and other valuable information from over 5,000 of the best Internet content channels.
]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:34:07 +0000 affordable family plans family plans plans similar basic plans talk plans join family cellular south talk plans family talk Cellular South Debuts Affordable Family Plans <![CDATA[Rogers Wireless Launches the HTC Touch Diamond Smartphone]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/0169a55528b97e45cd8f0aaac8cdf3ce http://mobileratty.com/article/0169a55528b97e45cd8f0aaac8cdf3ce

Rogers Wireless, Canada's largest wireless provider, and HTC today announce the availability of the HTC Touch Diamond, an elegant smartphone that is as powerful as it is beautiful. Engineered to deliver outstanding performance on Rogers Wireless' 3G high-speed network, the HTC Touch Diamond features a one-hand touch-sensitive control experience and a stunning gloss black finish and faceted back for maximum style.

Featuring HTC's hallmark TouchFLO 3D interface, the HTC Touch Diamond allows Rogers customers to easily personalize and arrange their favorite contacts, photos, weather, and music in a graphical, intuitive way.

The device features include support for personal and work e-mail, an advanced Opera Internet browser for a desktop-like browsing experience and innovative multimedia features such as Mobile TV, wireless video calling for connecting face-to-face with friends and family, access to Rogers MusicStore, and more.

Created to allow people to take advantage of the latest mobile services to stay in touch with the people and information that are most important to them, the HTC Touch Diamond boasts an extensive slate of features including:


  • Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g) enabled
  • 2.8 inch VGA touch screen
  • 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus
  • Integrated YouTube application
  • Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional operating system

GPS enabled The HTC Touch Diamond combines sleek, cutting-edge design and broadband performance with a simple, yet powerful user experience, resulting in a sophisticated handset that is as capable as it is beautiful," said Francois Gravel, managing director of HTC Canada. "We are pleased to be working with Rogers Wireless to deliver the HTC Touch Diamond to customers in Canada."

In addition to game-changing Web browsing, the HTC Touch Diamond includes a customized YouTube application for easy access to user-generated video content and automatic screen orientation that changes the display from portrait to landscape view just by turning the HTC Touch Diamond sideways. For easily accessing a variety of digital content, the TouchFLO 3D interface offers graphical, animated interaction with up to 4GB worth of images, videos and music.

The HTC Touch Diamond is now available from $199.99 with activation on any combination of three-year voice and data plan with minimum combined monthly service fee of $45 per month from Rogers. Some conditions apply.

The HTC Touch Diamond joins the HTC Touch, HTC TyTN and HTC S621 smartphones in the Rogers Wireless lineup.

Visit http://www.htc.com/TouchDiamond to find out more.
 

HTC Touch Diamond

HTC Touch

 

]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:03:39 +0000 htc htc touch diamond htc touch htc tytn rogers touch htc s621 smartphones rogers musicstore rogers wireless lineup Rogers Wireless Launches the HTC Touch Diamond Smartphone <![CDATA[Operators of North America prefer VoIP solutions Nortel]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/5143bf01e8d421f5e4141b4ea5f92a7d http://mobileratty.com/article/5143bf01e8d421f5e4141b4ea5f92a7d
Communication Server Nortel Communication Server (CS) 1500 has enabled more than 120 North American regional operators to bring telephony services to a qualitatively new level. Operators Goldfield Telephone (USA, Iowa) and Hood Canal Communications (USA, Washington) - this is just a few big names from the list of regional carriers that use the NGN solution from Nortel to overcome «the digital divide» in their regions and to provide the latest types of communications to their customers.

Multimedia software IP-switching CS 1500 has become a conduit for regional suppliers of the most modern and innovative VoIP-applications, such as «Automatic operator» (guaranteed to answer an incoming call) or «intelligent call» (effectively instantaneous switching calls to a mobile home and work phones).

The fourth version switchboard CS 1500 provides the introduction of more powerful, widely popular North American consumer applications. These include: integrated web portal that allows calls to make a single click directly through your address book, user-friendly Web access to voice mail, as well as weather forecasting service with access to a user's query to all the updates in real time. Furthermore, in keeping with the concept giperpodklyuchennosti prevailing in the modern business environment in the 4 th version of CS 1500 is implemented to connect VoIP services via cable modem. In so doing removed any time and space limitations to maintain the connection.

For operators based switches DMS-10, as well as other technologies, widespread today in the operator of telephone systems, such as DCO and EWSD, provides for cost-phased transition to CS 1500.

]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:36:24 +0000 user-friendly web access user fourth version switchboard version access modern business environment hood canal communications communications modern Operators of North America prefer VoIP solutions Nortel <![CDATA[Garmin Nuvi 880]]> http://mobileratty.com/article/da1634e796950d4c5a6efd5e563b545f http://mobileratty.com/article/da1634e796950d4c5a6efd5e563b545f

I’ve been doing a lot of traveling days between 3 states. While I do have my trusty GPS with me sometimes I wished I had the Garmin Nuvi 880. This is one of Garmin’s top of the line GPS systems available.

The sleek designs makes it leap ahead of other GPS brands. A 4.3 inch screen, nice and crisp resolution when viewing maps (and did i mention it has games, although, that’s a thinker!). Standard features include text-to-speech functionality (which means it will actually say street names), blue tooth connectivity (connecting to a wireless blue tooth headset or other blue tooth capable gadget), a complimentary 3-month subscription to MSN services (which means you have live data of point of interest info like movie theaters and movie times, weather, traffic news… a lot).

But what sets this GPS up high is it’s voice command capability. It understands 30 voice commands and has been one of the most accurate ones in the market today.

It’s a little pricey though at US$1,000 online, but with a little research you may be able to find an online seller for US$800.

]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:42:42 +0000 gps trusty gps gps brands line gps systems garmin nuvi complimentary 3-month subscription online seller voice command capability online Garmin Nuvi 880