Administering CPR the right way in the event of an emergency is not something everybody knows despite the fact that all should at least know how to go about it. This CPR monitor concept will definitely go a long way in helping ordinary people save lives during an emergency, assuming it ever rolls out from a manufacturing line. Dubbed the CPR-PAD, it is a snap to use when applied to the chest, as the device will monitor and show the optimal method of pushing the chest correctly. It clicks whenever the proper pressure is achieved, flashing the power light so that you can get into the right rhythm. Hopefully medical companies who stumble upon this idea will see the necessity of such a device in this day and age.

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Some of you kids probably don’t know what Outkast was taking about when they said “shake it like a Polaroid picture,” but those of you  all too familiar with the days of instant photos probably still have a few of them hiding in your closet. Yeah, those days were cool, but we certainly don’t miss them now that  we have digital photography.  No matter, Polaroid is bringing back the days of instant photos with a cool little printer they call PoGo (short for Polaroid-on-the-go). PoGo is a pocket-sized printer you can carry in your purse or backpack that uses Bluetooth to print snapshots stuck in your cell phone. You can also print pictures taken with your digital camera if it has PictBridge, although you’ll need a cable to do that. The printer is inkless, so you’ll have to buy special paper from Zink that creates an image in less than 60 seconds when it heats up. The pocket-sized printer will be available next month at Target for a cool $149. 

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I don’t think Mythbusters is going to have to make an episode debunking the idea that cell phones can pop popcorn. YouTubers are posting their own debunking experiments, and even “Good Morning America” did a segment testing of the so-called phenomenon that’s just another viral marketing campaign. The same four videos were posted under new accounts created May 30th by “Kratz1987,” “bobtel08,” and “benzin513.” All four depict the same scene: four phones on a table surrounding a few kernels of popcorn pop when the phones ring at the same time. The four videos all seem to take place in different parts of the world but their purpose remains unknown. Is this campaign to promote the mobile phones in the video or to scare consumers into not using their cell phone? Regardless, as debunking videos have proved, cell phones don’t emit enough radiation to make popcorn pop. Wired spoke to physics professor who says that’s never gonna happen because studies indicate cell phones are not injurious, if a phone emitted that much energy “it would hurt like crazy.” What’s your theory? How do you think they make this happen?

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It is always nice to see conceptual ideas being turned into reality as technology advances at lightning speed, and this Sony Soutina is definitely one of those that made the grade. Unveiled as a concept slightly over a year ago, it came in a truly stunning design, being tubular in nature and having no particular direction it was pointing to. June 20th will be the date where dreams become real in the form of the Sony Soutina (NSA-PF1), coming with a transparent organic glass tube which vibrates and expand sound to 360 degrees. Other specifications include a frequency response of 50Hz – 20,000Hz, an input line, coaxial & Optical connectivity, a 13cm subwoofer speaker, a 7cm medium speaker and a tweeter. It won’t be easy on your wallet though, retailing for a whopping €6,500.

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Tanita Japan has rolled out the first portable urine glucose monitor, dubbed the UG-201, in the world. This non-invasive device will be able to check the current blood glucose level indirectly simply by measuring the urine glucose level. All one needs to do is pee on the sensor and an accurate reading will turn up, making this the perfect device to tote around even when you’re out feasting with your family. Perfect for diabetics who are sick and tired of poking themselves with a needle every single day in order to check their blood sugar level. Powered by a single CR2032 lithium watch battery, the Tanita UG-201 will be able to last up to 6 months with three measurements taken daily. The unit itself will retail for approximately $153, with replacement sensors (once every two months) going for $57 a pop.

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Throughout my interaction with the opposite sex, I’ve learned one thing - never to question them about the amount of handbags and shoes they purchase, or risk doing so at your own peril. Philips will certainly win over legions of technologically empowered women with their new Smart Handbag concept that features different compartments for various gadgets. What makes this special is the inclusion of individual electric conductive circuits which will top off the juice of the respective device as and when required. The bag can be charged by hooking up its strap into a nearby power outlet, and the other end of the strap can be fitted with a USB connector, allowing you to access all devices stored within via your computer when properly connected. No idea when this ultra delicious handbag will hit the streets commercially though.

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Going green seems to be all the rage these days, so who can fault Triumph International for coming up with this eco-friendly lingerie? The entire lingerie comes with solar panels that will be able to generate power from the sun (man, talk about getting a real tan if you want to juice up its internal battery) which will then be used to power the display located on the stomach area. This display will be able to show custom messages that are entered from a computer, making this one interesting advertising opportunity. The rest of the bra is made out of high quality organic cotton, so this is as green as it gets. Unfortunately, it won’t see the light of commercial retail shelves anytime soon.

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Design firm Provoke certainly lives up to its name with a new bunch of Nokia concepts known as Express, Feel and Share. These designs will be showcased at this year’s New York Design Week, so it would be great to make your way down there if you’re interested to see the real thing in the flesh. The Express enables you to customize the user interface - hmm, nothing new here, but apparently the form factor is definitely dazzling (good or bad, I leave that to you as fashion taste is always subjective). As for the Feel, users will be able to send tactile simulated touch messages literally - I wonder just how that will work when it comes to sexual harassment suits? Last but not least, we have the Share concept that brings together Twitter as well as Myspace for “like minded” individuals.

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I know that taking care of plants well is often classified as something you either have, or don’t. After all, it seems as though some people are blessed with green thumbs naturally, although that trait does not seem to be hereditary and appears to be completely random when assigned by the greater power out there. For those who have developed a reputation to be a “plant killer”, there is hope for you yet. Perhaps you have not been paying attention to your plant when it was parched, but with the Flower Nurse, you actually get visual cues to perform certain duties through the use of color changes. Each flower comes with an individual barometric reading, and should its leaves droop, it is high time you drop whatever you’re doing at the moment and do something to remedy the situation. If only real flowers were, you know, more interactive like this.

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Energy costs are slowly but surely rising, no thanks to demands from growing populations in India and China while the rest of the industrialized world continue to clamor for more. Alternative power is still far away from being mainstream, but it is heartening to see companies like Devotec come up with the Solar Charger kit that can store ample energy to juice up your cell phone twice over before a recharge is required. Tipping the scales at less than 80 grams, the Solar Charger’s solar panel will be able to charge its integrated 1800mAh battery whenever it has access to sunlight, or can draw power from a power outlet or USB connection during the night. Each £19.99 purchase comes with tips for older and current Nokia phones, Sony Ericsson, Motorola/Blackberry/mini USB and Samsung models in addition to a DC 5V tip for PSPs and a plethora of digital cameras. iPods are also not left out of the picture with the Solar Charger. Continue Reading

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