Ubuntu to develop a version for mobile devices

Mobile Phone chip designer Arm is collaboration with Ubuntu to develop a version of this Linux based OS for the portable devices like Netbooks.
This would be a new field for ARM which generally develop products for smartphones and mobile devices. They aim to make available the Ubuntu for this platform by the first half of next year.
ARM said that they are aiming to showcase first of the new generation devices running this new platform by the time of the Computex show in June. Rob Coombs, director of mobile marketing at Arm said in a statement: “It’s significant in that it is taking Arm onto larger screen formats.”

Matrix Cube Alarm Clock

The Matrix Cube Alarm Clock is one of those cool gadgets that you just either want, or think is a complete waste of time. If you're in to retro items and cool new gadgetry then this could be for you especially if you're a heavy sleeper. The hours, minutes and seconds are all separated with individual cubes -- just remember to align them in the correct order to prevent looking at the clock during the night and realising its twenty minutes past 59 o'clock.
"Connected by thin ribbon cables, each clock module can be stacked vertically, horizontally or in a pyramid, depending on your mood and the alignment of Jupiter and Saturn's moons…Each cube is approximately 3.5" square. 12 or 24 hour format available! Even includes a snooze button."
The Matrix Cube Alarm Clock is on sale for $34.99 from Thinkgeek.

Apple And Sony Team Up For Video Goggles

Viewing goggles from the likes of myvu and Vuzix have yet to become commonplace, mostly due to the fact that you would look entirely out of place whilst wearing them on the train to work. There is a rumour that Apple are developing a set of video goggles, which will allow you to view video files through them, which can be taken from an iPod or any other Portable Media Player. It is also though that Sony will be partnering with Apple to create the ideal technology for the screen which resides inside the goggles. I for one am excited about this, as Apple and Sony joint venturing will no doubt result in a fantastic end product.
If the goggles receive as much attention as the iPod managed five years ago, it will be a massive product and one which could follow in the footsteps of the iPod, albeit a far more ambitious creation. We will need to wait and see if this speculation comes to fruition, and hopefully one day portable video viewing will be possible via a trendy set of goggles, not something similar to Cyclops from X-Men.

Draganflyer X6 Helicopter

The Draganflyer X6 is a cool new gadget which although misspelled, perhaps intentionally, offers a lot.
The Draganflyer X6 is a remotely operated, unmanned, miniature helicopter designed to carry wireless video cameras and still cameras. Operate the Draganflyer X6 helicopter with the easy to use handheld controller while viewing what the helicopter sees through video glasses. The Draganflyer X6 helicopter uses a unique 6-rotor design refined from an original concept that has been under development since early 2006. The Draganflyer X6 helicopter uses 11 sensors and thousands of lines of code to self-stabilize during flight. This means the Draganflyer X6 is easier to fly than any other helicopter in its class. The Draganflyer X6 on-board software is the result of extensive testing and development.

The Draganflyer X6 helicopter is a revolutionary reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV); it can be transported in a 5.5 diameter tube slung over the users back while always being ready to launch immediately. Fly it over hills to get a safe view of what is on the other side.The DraganFlyer is ideal for spying on the enemy in a safe and reliable manner.

Douglas Pedal Table

MotoArt create some interesting furniture models and they always cause consumers to take a second glance. Their latest product is no different. Named the Douglas Pedal Table, this aviation piece is made exclusively from an out-of-service aircraft, the Douglas C-133. The piece stands at 22.5 inches, and includes a set of recycled pedals. The table comes in a variety of colours to suit your home, and also comes complete with a 28 inch tempered glass top. The Table will be a sure way to impress guests and to exhibit a piece that will get people talking, and also add some pizzazz to your room.
Unfortunately there are only 15 of these tables available which will cause the price per table to pedal out of control. Nevertheless a captivating piece, which will draw attention from whoever is lucky enough to see it.