Telling the time has gotten a whole lot more complex than before as it no longer requires a simple glance at your wrist any more.

Tokyoflash, long time purveyors of complex timepieces that are hard to tell, have come up with the Ferrowatch that holds a magnetically sensitive liquid (known as Ferrofluid) which is located under the glass face. A magnetic charge will attract the fluid to different positions within the watch, resulting in the indication of hours and minutes. Needless to say, telling the time then is as simple as can be, but the method used to arrive at such a state is impressive to say the least. Some people might prefer to have illumination within, but we think that this would make a great timepiece to impress the chicks.

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I can’t say that I ever really thought I’d be writing up a speaker shaped like a wine bottle, but despite the odd shape selection it’ll do the trick.  This bottle may not be the classiest wine bottle you’ve ever seen, but it’d make a cute radio to put in your kitchen or wherever you store your bottles of wine.  Plus, it’s highly unlikely that anyone else you know will have the exact same speaker.

This functions as a speaker for your MP3 player or even for your computer.  It also is a perfectly functional FM radio.  All of that means that it obviously has a 3.5mm audio cable and a USB charging cable.  There is also a stand to make sure the bottle doesn’t go rolling away.  It keeps itself up and running by using a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.  You can pick one up for $27 through Gadget4all.

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MacBook fans are serious about their Apple products.  You have to be in order to swallow the price tag that comes with all Apple products.  I do believe when I bought my MacBook I called it an investment.  Now that the keyboard is fried all of one year later and I’m looking at a huge repair bill, I’m starting to question my own sanity.  However, the truth is I still love my MacBook, despite that I’m using a USB keyboard to be able to work it.  If you’re just as head over heels for your MacBook, here’s one kitchen product you just have to have.

Mac lovers should never be stuck cutting up their food on a normal cutting board.  No, you need one made to look identical to your beloved MacBook.  They didn’t use just any wood to make this either, it’s made out of apple tree wood.  You can purchase one for EUR 43 or right around $54 by going here.

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Small game consoles have definitely damaged business for arcade machine sellers, but you still can’t help but love the classic that started it all.  Thankfully there are still certain companies that like to make very stylish and current arcade themed furniture.  Surface Tension’s Arcane Arcade Table may not be exactly new, but it’s getting some updates to make it an even sweeter deal.

The updated version will be getting Sonos ZP90 wireless ZonePlayer, making it possible to make the table a part of your Sonos network.  It’s also taking a step up from the original 190inch LCD size and going on up to 26-inches.  In addition to that, it’ll ship out with Windows 7.  The table currently features Intel i7 CPU, 8GB 1366 DDR3 RAM and 256GB SSD.  The table itself has hi-gloss sides and a slightly longer control panel that houses 2 x 7-button layouts and a spinner.  I believe it goes without saying though that these tables are going to cost you a whole lot of cash.

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I’m not certain what comes to your mind when you read the words “robotic wheelchair” in the headline. Perhaps a normal wheelchair that is pushed by a robot like C3PO, or one that runs on completely on automation (like an R2-D2 wheelchair, if we can extend the Star Wars metaphor).

Actually, this is a concept project from the Saitama University Human and Robot Interaction Center. As you can see from the picture, there is no separate robot doing the pushing, but the wheelchair behind the person in the photo is automated, to some degree.

The wheelchair has a built-in distance sensor and camera system that can track the position of someone in front of them, and follow them. It can also follow someone who is on the side of them, which is easier for conversation.

This robotic wheelchair is definitely handy for temporarily alleviating wheelchair controls, which can be clumsy and awkward at times. It also comes in handy in rest homes and hospitals, where understaffed facilities can lead to one person pushing two wheelchairs at a time. If robotic wheelchairs are used, then it is possible that a train of wheelchairs can follow one person.

I guess this is the future, and I suppose it won’t be long before we see it being used all over. For now, it is still a concept.

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I swear turtles are quickly becoming the new frogs.  Before there were tons of frog themed household items, but turtles being just as lovable, are quickly catching up.  This Tortoise Turtle USB Mouse is one way to show your love for the little guys.  For being a novelty mouse it still looks comfortable to use, which is definitely not always the case.

The turtle has all the usual features, it’s USB powered, has a scroll button as well as the typical 2 buttons.  It’s also, thankfully, an optical mouse.  It says it’s comfortable for both right and left handed use, but being a left handed person I can’t say that I’ve ever had the urge to use the mouse with my left hand.  It’s currently in stock and ready to be shipped, all you have to do is pay the $15.99 charge.  You can find it through Source Square.

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If you’re protective of your portable electronics, then it’s tough finding a serious case to keep them all safe.  For those of you that have an Apple laptop and a DSLR camera with plenty of lenses and attachments, there is this case.  It looks like something they’d use in the military to carry some important weaponry.  Instead it’s a heavy duty case that’ll make sure to keep your electronics safe and sound.

Although it’s a Camera and Apple Laptop Case, you can put a laptop of any brand into the case as long as it’s 17” or less.  On the lid itself there is a cushioned area to keep your laptop, then in the bottom is an area for your camera and all the little pieces you carry with you.  The camera area is completely customizable, so that you can make sure that the items you need will fit properly.  You can purchase one of these PSC200 StudioCruzer Carry-On Cases for $240.

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I’ve been seeing a lot of leaks during the past few months about the Droid 2, and it was about time Verizon Wireless made a formal announcement about it.

I believe that this is one of the first Android phones that will come with version 2.2 (Froyo) pre-installed. It will also feature Adobe Flash Player 10.1, Swype, 8GB of memory, plus a microSD card with an additional 8GB more in it.

It also features a 5 Megapixel camera as well as raised keyboard, something that the original Droid did not have. Droid 2 also has a faster 1GHz TI OMAP processor and twice as much RAM than its predecessor.

The Droid 2 will be available for pre-sale on the Verizon website on August 11, and then will be in stores on August 12 for $199.99 with a two-year contract as well as a $100 mail-in rebate.

If you want, you can pay an extra $20 monthly fee that will make your Droid 2 a mobile hot spot for five devices with Hotspot Service.

If you are willing to wait, you can get a special limited edition of the Droid 2 that is an homage to everyone’s favorite Droid with a 2 in its name, R2-D2. It will be out in September, and have exclusive Star Wars content and an R2-D2 look.

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Some of you might remember that gigantic-enormous rail train that can go over two lanes of traffic, to hopefully be built in China.

This is another piece of concept technology called Metrotopia.

That certainly sounds like the city of the future with this idea to beat traffic.

Picture a city where everyone drives around in a two-seater transport vehicle that has some sort of ball on the bottom that is perfectly balanced. Now, these transports are worth a posting in and of itself, but wait, there is more.

Just imagine if you could take this transport vehicle, and then drive it on a specially designed tram where it will dock with others. As the driver rests in the two-seat transport, the tram takes him or her to near where he or she is going. The driver can then drive the rest of the way and save on fuel, as the tram will also recharge the transport.

In other words, think of the transports as cars, but one that you can take on a bus with you.

Yes, this would be a Metro-utopia and it would definitely redefine traffic and transport as we know it. Yeah, this is up there with Minority Report as far as tech advancements are concerned.

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My source called this photo the “image of the day”, and I have to agree. You might wonder this is. Just to let you know, it has nothing to do with Neo and his friends aboard the Nebuchadnezzar getting plugged into the Matrix.

It is about creating a virtual simulation. Believe it or not, the purple section that you see in the photo is part of a gigantic robotic arm. I don’t know what this mammoth robot arm was originally used for, but it is now a vital part of a racing simulator. You can watch the video after the jump if you don’t believe me.

I guess what you don’t see here in the picture is the video screen that is certainly in front of the user in the video. You will notice how the arm will lean back as the speed increases, and it shifts back and forth with the turns. I’m pretty certain that this is how Disneyland’s Star Tours works.

This robot arm/racing simulator is part of a study by Paolo Robuffo Giordano at Germany’s Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, researching the way our bodies experience motion. I don’t think it is made for home use like the SimCraft, but I suppose if I had a giant robot arm, a TV screen, a racing game, then this is definitely the best combination that I could think of.

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