Cloud Based Tools part 2

For my cloud based tool i chose AudioTool from Burn studios. AudioTool is a program that lets you create an edit your own beats. It gives you access to different items like effects, drums machines, and synthesizers. You can also listen to other peoples beats and download a mp3 versions of the different beats that have been uploaded to the site. You can go to www.audiotool.com for more information or check out this power point- AudioTool Powerpoint

Userful Cloud Based Tools

1. Dropbox-Allows you to store your files on the internet and access it at anytime with a computer or smartphone. So if you lose or forget your USB with an important document on it, as long as you have it stored in Dropbox you can still access it from anywhere.
http://www.dropbox.com/

2. AudioTool-Is made by Burn Studios and it's a cloud based program that allows you to produce music and it's free. You use the program and it gives you a bunch of sample beats and instruments and it allows you to edit, cut, and do what you want to it to get the sound you want. Once you're done editing it allows you to download it as a MP3.
http://burn-studios.audiotool.com/

3. Zumodrive-similar to Dropbox, allows you store files in the cloud and access it from any computer or smartphone, allowing you to always have access to your files. A difference between Zumodrive and Dropbox is Dropbox shows up as a folder while Zumodrive shows up as a virtual drive.
http://www.zumodrive.com/

4. Grooveshark-allows for users to listen to, stream, and upload music to the internet. You can search for any song and design your own playlist and listen to any song when ever you want. You can also make your own internet radio station.
http://grooveshark.com/#/

5. Pixlr-is a free online photo editor. You open it and it gives you access to multiple tools and effects to let you edit and alter pictures to your personal liking. There is no login required so you can just enter the site and get to work.
http://pixlr.com/

Genius SW-G2.1 1250 Gaming Speakers

So for my last new technology blog I came across the Genius SW-G2.1 1250 Gaming Speakers and being a big game fan myself it caught my attention. I love to play shooter games and I love going to my buddies house because he has surround sound and it sounds awesome to hear the gun fire all-around you, it really puts you in the zone. Anyway, back to the article, the Genius SW-G2.1 1250 Gaming Speakers are made for PC and uses a 3.5mm input and a built in 2RCA input. It comes with a subwoofer, 2 satellite speakers, and 1 controller. The subwoofer has a 5.25in speaker, while the satellite speakers are 3in. The satellite speakers are made to be attached to the wall and the system has controller to make everything easier to control. It also has an input jack for headphones so you can communicate with other people online.

http://www.geekiegadgets.com/2011/play-all-sounds-blazing-with-genius-sw-g2-1-1250-gaming-speakers/

Rockus 3D Speaker System

For my blog this week I came across the Rockus 3D Speaker System. When I saw it name of it i thought what in the world is a 3D speaker? The Rockus 3D Speaker System is made for the up and coming line of 3D movies and games. The speaker system is suppose to make you really feel like you're in the movie. The 3D sound system works like a regular sound system and to get the best use out of it you have to find the right spot in the room. There are two speakers and a sub-woofer that put out pretty good sound. 3D is just one of its modes, it also has a normal setting. You change the mode and volume with a tiny remote thats attached to the system. The remote is a tiny cylinder and you adjust the volume by turning the top of it. It was originally $249 but has dropped to $199.

http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20110411/hands-rockus-3d-speaker-system/#more-55683

Zypad WL1500

The Zypad WL 1500 is a wearable computer. You wear it on your wrist and it can access the internet. It has a Marvell PXA320 processor and 128MB of SDRAM flash memory. The screen is a 3.5in touchscreen QVGA display with "ambient light sensor controlled backlight". It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, CDMA, and GPRS. It also possesses a SIM card slot and GPS with antenna. The WL 1500 also has a built in microphone ans speaker, audio jack, micro SD slot, light up keyboard, bar code scanner and ring scanner. Its battery life is 8hrs and the battery is hot-swappable and can be charged with a USB port.

http://www.geekiegadgets.com/page/3/

Eco Extreme Water-proof Speaker Case

For this weeks blog I came across the Eco Extreme Water-proof Speaker Case. It caught my eye because I love my music and love to carry it with me, but if you go camping or hiking and get stuck in bad weather your iPod or mp3 player would get messed up. The Eco Extreme IPX7 waterproof case has 3in forward sounding speakers, a tough rubberized shell, and is made to resist impact from drops. The case comes with an internal pocket made for keys or money. It comes with a pressure release valve to make sure its water tight and easy to open in high altitudes. It also has a flat base so it can stand on its own regardless if its open or not. It stands at 7.5in high, 4.5in wide, and 2.5in thick when closed and its 9in wide when open. Its powered by 3 AA-batteries and can last up to 30hrs on an average volume level. It supports most music players and cell phones with a 1/8in headset jack including iPod touch, iPhone, and Blackberry.

http://www.geekiegadgets.com/

USB inflight charger

For my technology this week I came across a USB Inflight Charger called the Power Executive Bundle by Inflight. The way it works is when you're on a long flight and you bring your computer with you to keep yourself entertained, but its about to die. So you use the Power Executive Bundle to charge your computer. You plug one end into the USB port on your computer and the other end into the audio jack next to your seat on the plain. It gives the computer a consistent source of power to charge it up. It also comes with plugs for iPods, iPhones, and Blackberrys. It cost about $35-$45.

http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20070705/new-usb-gadget-allows-for-inflight-recharge/

Gesture-Based Remote Control

Gesture-Based Remote Control is a new technology being designed that will allow people watching TV to use hand gestures to function like a remote. It would use something like a webcam to capture your hand gestures and preform an action. Holding your hand flat would do one function while waving could execute another function. Your hand would control an arrow so if you move your hand in one direction then the arrow on the screen would follow. There is already a computer that uses a similar technology made by Toshiba and its just starting to be incorporated into Televisions. Reading Accuracy of the TVs is still a major issue with this technology. This would be a good product for people like myself who can never find the remote.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/152683-5/future_tech.html#9

Tachyon XC Camera

The Tachyon XC Camera is a miniature camera that fits in the palm of your hand. It is used for outdoor adventures like mountain climbing, sky diving, and other activities. You attach it to your helmet, so you can use both of your hands while recording your activities. It records HD videos on to a SD card and its completely waterproof. It runs off 2 AA batteries, which is around 3 1/2hrs. It has a small LCD screen that displays the cameras status, and has very few buttons to remember. It also comes with a little remote, that can be kept in your pocket. It shoots 720p and has "weak" sound quality, but wind sound across the microphone isn't picked up. It cost $179, so its affordable for the average person.

http://www.myddnetwork.com/new-gadgets/tachyon-xc-hd-helmet-cam-catches-your-%e2%80%9cextreme%e2%80%9d-outings-perfectly/

Handheld Melanoma Scanner-Verisante Aura

The Handheld Melanoma Scanner uses a laser to instantly identify different skin cancers. In the past a lot of dermatologists had to look at a mole and try to give their expert opinion on if it's benign or cancerous. This device was created by the British Colombia Cancer Agency and it uses a laser light to find possible cancer spots that need to be examined. It uses spectroscopy to discover the "molecular make ups of moles by changing the vibrational state of the molecular bonds in a skin growth." When the light shines on the bonds there is a shift in the kind of light that is reflected back to the sensor, and that tells the scanner what kind of molecules are in the mole. The scanner then checks a database that has different examples of skin diseases. It is not 100% correct but it can help doctors get another opinion on a mole and can help prevent unnecessary biopsies.

new-handheld-melanoma-scanner-instantly-identifies-skin-cancers-laser-light

Telepresence Bots

Telepresence Bots allow for sick kids still be apart of class. It can allow for kids who may suffer from an illness the causes them to miss a lot of class to still talk to teachers and stay up to date with the class lesson. The robot can be controlled with a laptop, or a smart phone with an installed app. The student uses headphones and a microphone to communicate with the teacher, It even has a monitor that shows his face so it can seem more like he's there. It is 4ft tall and can be moved from place to place because of its wheels, allowing the student to drive it around school from where ever they are. It has a battery that can last up to 8 hours but can be plugged up to a wall outlet to recharge it. It cost about $3000-$5000.

http://www.smashingrobots.com/telepresence-bots-help-sick-teens-attend-class-and-provide-real-time-lessons/
http://www.popsci.com/technology/article/2011-02/telepresence-bots-help-sick-teens-attend-class-providing-real-time-lessons-and-adolescent-interaction

MedSignals Smart Pill Box

I was surfing the internet looking for a new technology and i ran across a thing called the smart pill box. The smart pill box was designed to help people who have trouble remembering the medications. It hooks in to your phone line, avoiding the need for internet, and when its time to take your pill the smart pill box will beep, flashes on whichever pill that its time to take, and announces how many pills to take. It cost about $200 bucks and theirs a monthly subscription fee as well as online registration is needed to activate it. It can hold up to four types of pills, it comes with English and Spanish languages, and can tell you any warnings with the medicine you are about to take. A family member can also check to see what time you opened the lid and took your pill because it records the time when you open a lid on it. This is something that i think my papa could've used because he always forgot which pill and how many he was suppose to take.

Introduction

My name is Jayson Webb. My computer experiences includes my 2-years studying IT at ECC, some high school computer classes and some tinkering with computers at home. Some fun facts about me; I am a Dallas Cowboys fan and a MMA enthusiast.