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12 Gadgets to Survive the Apocalypse

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100ShareNow is a good time to ponder the apocalypse. Iran and North Korea are going nuclear, the wonky weather is a harbinger of catastrophic climate change, and end-of-the-world blockbusters abound. (Tim Burton’s ‘9‘ came out last week and ‘2012,’ ‘The Road,’ and ‘Zombieland‘ are all coming up later this fall.)In that dismal spirit, the Switched team has gathered its first choices for last-chance gadgetry — a collection of 12 must-haves if society is in peril, whether it be by fire or ice, zombies or aliens. Using our handy “What Type of Apocalypse Will It Be?” chart below, you’ll be able to find the right gadgets for the right disaster and the ensuing fallout. We’ve prepared for all possibilities (Needs for speed, power, disease prevention, water sources, and survivalist entertainment, among others, are all accounted for.), but have left out weapons — that’s a whole other enchilada. So as icebergs melt and horsemen ride, gear up and get ready.

ACR Electronics Microfix Personal BeaconGood for: Zombie Attack, Rapidly Spreading Virus, Aliens, FloodsWith an internal GPS, this little guy signals satellites to identify your exact location, as well as your name, address, and medical info. For floods, it’s water resistant. The beacon is great for keeping track of scavengers, or seeing someone’s health records. (Are they sickness resistant?) We do wonder if alien spaceships can track it, though. [From: Wired.com. $600, at REI.com ]Scope Ford F-650 XUVGood For: Zombie Attack, Rapidly Spreading VirusAccording to Jalopnik, the F-650 has a diamond-plated bumper, which is ideal for getting away from infected folks or mowing down the undead (or the living that want to kill you, take your car, and get the heck out). While it isn’t bullet-proof, it does get good mileage, so fewer dangerous pit stops are needed. (From: Price unknown, Jalopnik]Eton American Red Cross Solarlink FR360 RadioGood for: Robot/Computer Revolt, Nuclear Fallout, Zombie Attack, Rapidly Spreading VirusNot only is it pretty, but the Eton can also do practically anything. Capable of charging via USB (not good if your computer wants to kill you), hand-crank, solar power or AC power source, this Red Cross radio will keep on running even in the darkest of places. The FR360 tunes into NOAA weather channels or regular AM/FM, so you can stay informed. Lastly, the little LED lights on the side? Powerful enough to be used as flashlights. [$50, at REI.com]400 Ft. Range Driveway AlarmGood for: Aliens, Zombie AttackSet this sucker up outside of the encampment, and any source of movement will send it into a frenzy. For the truly paranoid, the alarm can be fitted with up to three sensors and linked to several receivers — perfect for setting up perimeter. Also, it’s equipped with two-way capability for those “Honey? Is that you, or are you a zombie now?” moments. [$99, atGadgetShack]Therm-A-Rest Tech BlanketGood for: Nuclear Fallout, FloodsA blanket can be more versatile than a sleeping bag during long, dark nights when either the sun or the power is out. Though this isn’t technology, per se, its ventilation and compact size (The comforter can be rolled into a small bag.), is pretty advanced for camping bedding. [$40-$50, at BackCountry.com]LIFESAVER BottleGood for: Nuclear Fallout, Floods/Ice Caps Melting, Zombie Attack, Rapidly Spreading VirusFiltering out water as it’s being used, the LIFESAVER produces ready-to-drink H20 on the spot, cleaning out bacteria and viruses in contaminated fluids. Using a pump to literally push water out of a carbon block with microscopic holes, filtering the molecules associated with contaminants, and hopefully stopping the spread of illness, this smart bottle will keep survivors safe when water filtration has failed. [From: Wired.com, $150 at HTIStore.com]Jetboil Personal Cooking SystemGood for: Nuclear Fallout, Floods/Ice Caps Melting, Zombie Attack, Rapidly Spreading VirusTo be honest, the best morale boost in any scenario is a warm meal. A sturdy, small stove can help heat up Spaggheti-os and also boil (and thus purify) water. The Jetboil comes with its own aluminum cooking cup, and claims to boil in two minutes. Thankfully, no eating out of tin cans. [$80.00, at ThinkGeek]Orange Solar Concept TentGood for: Robot/Computer Revolt, Zombie AttackWhile still a concept, this tent’s panels convert solar light into energy, which is then used to heat and light the tent, and charge gadgets. Additionally, it looks pretty neat, making sure you’ll be the most stylish camper in the established “safe zone.” Produced by Orange and made for Glastonbury Fest attendees, the tent should be out in 2011. [From: NewLaunchesvia Greenlaunches]ATN Viper Night Vision GoggleGood for: Nuclear War, Robot/Computer Revolt, Zombie AttackOn top of making the wearer look like he or she (or it) means business, these goggles enable the user to see in the dark, which gives us night-sight-disadvantaged humans an edge when trying to evade killer zombies or robots. The Vipers only have one lithium battery, making them lighter than the average pair of night goggles. [$263 at Amazon.com]Voltaic Solar BagsGood for: Nuclear War, Robot/Computer Revolt, Aliens, Zombie AttackNot only does the Solar Bag appease the eco-friendly businessman, but it’s also ideal for those apocalypse-era travelers who want to charge on the go. Available in backpack, messenger, and laptop sizes, the Voltaic is the first portable solar bag powerful enough to charge a laptop, and includes batteries to store the extra energy when the sun sets. The solar panels are affixed to the back — towards the sun if being worn — and generate up to four volts an hour. That means it needs about three hours of charge time to power an iPod (so you can listen to REM’s “It’s End of the World As We Know It,” of course). An added plus: Solar panels come in customizable colors. [$199 for messenger bag, $249 for backpack, $499 for generator/laptop bag at Voltaic]Petzl Tikka Plus LED HeadlampGood for: Nuclear Fallout, Robot/Computer Revolt, Floods/Ice Caps Melting, Divine Intervention, Zombie/Human AttackThe campers at BoingBoing gave this lightweight headlamp a solid review, even praising its night vision-preserving low setting. Tikka claims that the lamp is also inclement weather-ready — a trait most night vision goggles lack. If the power goes out, this easy-to-carry gadget allows work to be done at night. After all, if something is out to hunt, it’s best to assume it can see in the dark, too. [From: BoingBoing, $35 at REI.com]Sony’s 65-Inch GXD-L65H1 LCD TVGood for: Floods/Ice Caps Melting, Divine InterventionBasically, if the Four Horsemen descend, or warring aliens appear in the sky, there isn’t a tremendous amount to be done. So sit back, relax, and watch the virtually indestructibleSony GXD. Claiming to be freeze-proof and water resistant, this high-priced LCD doesn’t make a lot of sense during an economic crisis. But it would be crucial if everything else were destroyed (save our love of the Boob Tube, of course). [From Wired.com]

Materia da revista Life sobre 30 invenções imbecis…

Rumor: Nikon D3s Due Out In October, Adds 1080p Video

An anonymous tipster over at Nikon Rumors reports this weekend that the pro-level Nikon D3 will be on the receiving end of a refresh on or around October 15.

Topping the list of expected features and improvements are 14fps and 1080p video, as well as a Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR lens.

Things I probably don’t need to remind you of but will say anyway: This is an “anonymous tip” at a web site with the word “rumors” in the title—to say you should remain dubious until more concrete info surfaces is an understatement.

Ou, ao menos, é o que parece para o pessoal do Looplabs. Seu novo software .net , o Dubstep estudio, é um mixer que funciona numa pagina web, com milhares de sons e  até concursos para escolha das melhores MIX com trips para acampamentos de Dj’s e a possibilidade de participar de projetos com gente famosa…Interessante… Bjos…

 E por falar no grupo W, quero aproveitar e mostrar um projeto que os caras criaram para a Hyundai. Edit your own!!! No site, você pode assistir um teste do carro em alta velocidade numa pista de corridas. Quando digo assistir, estou falando em escolher de uma a oito cameras com angulos incriveis mostrando a experiência do piloto. E agora??? Agora vc pode fotografar cada momento que quiser em qualquer das cameras e colocar na sua galeria…fofo né??? Mas tem mais… Se cansou disso… você pode editar sua própria versão do comercial de 30″ com seus próprios cortes, música e outros efeitos. Ai é só salvar na galeria… Muito Cool….

Por favor, sem falar mau da querida RED, fruto da mais alta tecnologia, mas sem esquecer que é um produto em desenvolvimento, coloco aqui essa foto que tirei numa gravação recente onde usei a RED ONE. Na cena, meu querido DP Walter Carvalho aguarda a camera esfriar, pois quem já usou sabe que, se esquentar muito, ela trava. Geralmente em situações mais pesadas de uso, ou quando é usada para dar playback nas imagens, a inovadora RED trava mesmo, e não se acanha se cortar uma bela interpretação no meio. Por este motivo, é meio comum encontrar um bom ventilador ao lado de uma camera dessas. A ventisilva deve estar lucrando com isso. Agora, isso não significa que não vou usa la. É uma ótima câmera para o mundo de hoje, que adora tecnologia de ponta e desenvolvimento constante…Bjos a todos e bom feriado!!!   

 Achei genial pra pesquisas… O pessoal da Idée criou um site chamado Multicolr Lab for Flickr. Ele procura num banco de dados de milhões de fotos do flickr, fotos que tenham cores que você determina. Escolha as cores e vai lá !!!

Não tem jeito a APPLE  é  demais !!!!

O novo Ipod  Shuffle é pra deixar a gente com raiva. Agora superaram as minhas expectativas.

O brinquedinho é menor, lindo , mais inteligente na navegação do que o anterior, design sem comentários, cabe 1000 songs e pasmem …. tem um dispositivo chamado voice over que nos fala , literalmente, que música estamos escutando.

Demais !!!

Pronto, já vou correr atrás desse gadget , essa febre nunca acaba.

Cada vez as técnicas ficam mais complexas, os resultados mais impressionantes. A verdade é que os meninos gostam muito dos seus brinquedos. Ficam encontrando as formas mais divertidas de subverter os usos e encontrar novas maneiras de brincar. A gente só olha e fica maravilhado. Parabéns para aqueles que nunca desistem de seus brinquedos… vamos brincar ????