Keith Shaw’s Cool Tools Alert
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Siggraph 2006 roundup
A look at all the cool stuff at Siggraph 2006, including virutal reality gear from 5th Dimension and a video “table” Keith wants for the NW lounge.
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USB drives become application powerhouses
It’s fun to watch the continuing evolution of the USB flash drive from just a storage device to a must-have system that could eventually replace a notebook. It’s not that far a stretch. USB drives can store all your data – the next big step is putting all your applications on them. Once that happens, you just need a dumb terminal with a PC, monitor and keyboard to get your work done.
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New Toshiba projector includes integrated document camera
Toshiba’s Digital Products Division this week launched a new LCD projector that includes a document camera.
Palm bundles TomTom GPS software for Treo navigation
Palm Treo smart phone users can add Global Positioning System (GPS) functionality to their devices. The company this week announced the Palm GPS Navigator Smartphone Edition, which includes new Navigator 6 software from TomTom.
Back-to-school tech gets cool
College kids these days have it cool. I’m not getting nostalgic in my old age, I’m just noticing the high-tech vendors with their “back to school” gear that makes me wish I could use this stuff in a dorm room.
Surge protectors sexy? You betcha!
Belkin today launched three new surge protectors – yep, that’s right – surge protectors. Before you click on something else, the new devices aim to help organize your workspace as well as protect your equipment. Aha!
Logitech joins VoIP brigade
Logitech today launched three new products in the VoIP space, including a USB speaker phone, a VoIP/mobile phone headset and a cordless VoIP handset.
Record podcasts for free
Here’s an interesting way to get into the podcast recording space – use free teleconferencing services and record the conference as a podcast. One such company is actually promoting this idea as a way for businesses to create corporate podcasts and use their services.
* COOL TOOLS SUMMER SPECIAL:
Toys of Summer product guide
If you didn’t think it was possible to stay connected to the network while on vacation, think again. Advances in networks and technologies make it possible for you to get away from the office yet still remain tethered to what’s going on. Our special Toys of Summer guide (compiled by Cool Tools guru Keith Shaw) will show you the best new devices that let you get away from the data center and onto a nice, sandy beach.
