dotCURE has announced it will release a USB flash drive that features data encryption and a SELF-DESTRUCT feature!!! That’s right, self-destruct. Not sure why you need that on a flash drive… I mean, can’t you just put a flash drive under your foot and smash it? Anyhow, it looks damn cool. Unfortunately, I have no other details about the encryption or self-destruct features as the company site is in Korean, but the drive sure looks cool.

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Filed under: Gadgets | Technology — Santi @ 9:15 pm

I’m looking for a new wall clock for my living room, and I came across this kick ass clock from Wrapables. You get the center piece (with the arms) and then some numbers and index blocks. All of these parts have adhesive backing, and you get to stick them on the wall however you want. I think I’ll stick to a traditional circle, but I just might try a triangle. I think this product is a great idea, and from the picture the build quality looks decent.

I’m ordering one this weekend, so I’ll post up the results once the clock arrives. In the mean time, if you want to pick one up yourself, one of these clocks will set you back $39.95 from amazon.com

Filed under: Art | Design, Gadgets | Technology, Home | Garden — Santi @ 8:18 am

May I present to you the Craftsman 80th Anniversary 3/8 in. Full Polish Next Generation Ratchet. This limited edition ratchet features Craftsman’s Midnight Black titanium finish and the 80th Anniversary logo. It includes an engraved cherry display case.

As far as I can tell, there are only two products in Craftsman’s lineup that feature this drop dead gorgeous finish. The other one is the NASCAR Collectible 3/8″ ratchet, which looks pretty much the same except that it features a NASCAR logo rather than the 80th Anniversary logo.

This baby is available online only for $79.99 at sears.com (the nascar one is $89.99). I want one sooooo bad, although I think would be afraid to actually use it for fear of messing it up.

Filed under: Art | Design, Gadgets | Technology, Home | Garden — Santi @ 8:53 am

Siegfried Linkwitz may be one of the most important names to loudspeaker designs ever. His theory and approach to speaker design is quite literally out of the box. His creations include the Audio Artistry Beethoven and the Orion and his influence is obvious on speakers like the Jamo R909 and Legacy Audio’s Whisper.

Continue reading Linkwitz Lectures about Loudspeakers in Living rooms!

Filed under: Gadgets | Technology, Home Audio — Santi @ 3:24 pm

Full album, it’s available from their website here:
http://dl.nin.com/theslip/signup

The process was notably smoother than the Radiohead’s In Rainbows download process, and NIN is making the download available in tons of formats:
high-quality MP3s (87 mb)
FLAC lossless (259 mb)
M4A apple lossless (263 mb)
high definition WAVE 24/96 (1.2 gb) — That’s right, HD uncompressed!!! freakkin’ awesome of them to do that!!!!

I haven’t listened to the whole thing yet, but from what I’ve heard so far I like it. Maybe one of the other Velvetroneers will post up a nice review!

Filed under: Gadgets | Technology, Media | Entertainment, Music — Santi @ 3:24 pm

Getting a sneak peak at the Tesla Showroom was a great experience. I knew a little about the car from what I had read, but getting to speak to the director of parts and sales gave me much more insight as to how this mean little electric car works. Keep on reading if you want to learn a bit more about what’s under the Lotus Elise inspired carbon fiber bodywork (warning, this is gonna get a bit technical).

Continue reading Tesla Roadster: Technical Babbling from a car nut

Filed under: Cars | Transportation — Santi @ 1:13 am

With all the recent album reviews going on here, I figure I’d let you in on my latest purchase, the latest album from bass player Victor Wooten. If you’re interested in some uniquely happy music that mixes elements of jazz, funk, fusion, gospel, and African music while showcasing one of the best bass players of all time, read on!

Continue reading Palmystery: Absurdly happy music from Bassist Victor Wooten

Filed under: Media | Entertainment, Music — Santi @ 8:16 pm

Does your car have a cassette tape player but no MP3 jack? Want to listen to MP3s in the car, but don’t like seeing all those wires associated with having an MP3 player + charger + cassette tape adapter?

Well, why don’t you give this little device a try. It’s an MP3 player that functions both as a standalone unit or as a MP3 player for your cassette deck.

Continue reading Put that old cassette player to use and play MP3s!

Filed under: Cars | Transportation, Gadgets | Technology, Portable Audio — Santi @ 7:35 am

I’ve been a fan of GelaSkins for some time now. I think they provide nice scratch protection for your gadgets while having some really cool designs.

They are now shipping two designs from artist Brian Despain. The one pictured above is called The Exchange. The other one offered is The Stranger. Both have this quirky, surreal feel to them. I love ‘em both; now to decide which gadget gets the treatment.

One of the great things about GelaSkins is the originality; I’ve never heard of Brian Despain before, but he’s got some really great art! I’ve sent an email asking about prints and such, as I’d love to have some of his artwork in my home… stay tuned for updates on that.

[image from gelaskins.com]

Filed under: Art | Design, Gadget Protection, Gadgets | Technology — Santi @ 8:23 am

wow
woooooooooooooooooooooooooooow

Continue reading Plasma Speaker!!!!!!

Filed under: Gadgets | Technology, Home Audio — Santi @ 10:35 pm