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Given that the memories of that classified DAP fiasco are still fresh on our brains, this one’s a bit less shocking than it might otherwise be. Sure, we’ve heard of scatterbrained MI6 agents selling confidential digital cameras on eBay, but it’s another thing entirely to see multiple US Army laptops making their way out to unsanctioned trading posts in Pakistan. A new report over at Military and GlobalPost explains that some high-tech gadgets are being confiscated on supply routes and from within vehicles, and from there, the wares are making their way to black market shops for anyone to buy. Anything from ruggedized computers to stabilized binoculars to night vision mounts have been spotted, and there’s plenty of pictures to prove it. We must say, we’re a bit worried about detailed war schematics slipping so easily into the hands of the enemy, but who knows, maybe they’re just looking for a little Minesweeper action to take their minds away from it all.

[Thanks, Jamie]

Read – Gear on black market
Read – Pictures to prove it

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By Andrew Liszewski

‘Playing with tradition’ was Richard Hutten’s entry for the Strawberry Fields project, which brought together many different artists who were considered “outsiders to the culture of traditional carpets” to see what unique designs they would come up with. And while there were a lot of original entries, Richard’s design is of particular interest to the geek crowd who still have terrible memories of a time when simply downloading an image to your PC was an excruciating task. Maybe if he designed it as an ASCII rug instead it wouldn’t have taken so long to download?

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Yes, we’re just as shocked and horrified to hear the news as you are, but it seems to be true. Pioneer, the last major electronics manufacturer to continue production of laserdisc players, has announced they’ll discontinue all three of the models they currently offer, leaving dozens of hardcore fans in the dust. But cheer up: we’ll always have the memories, and this poster.

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In the future, people will be able to point their cameras to foreign objects, and after snapping a photo, gather relevant information about that object such as its name, origin, et cetera effortlessly.

It seems like a given for this kind of camera feature to be present in one way or another in cameras of the future. But is anyone actively working on it? Sony Ericsson is, and as proof it has applied for a patent for a “CAMERA DICTIONARY BASED ON OBJECT RECOGNITION.”

This handy feature, according to Sony Ericsson’s patent, should work just as anyone would imagine. A user will capture an image of a so-called “target object” with a camera, and software will perform object recognition to produce a corresponding text string that will be displayed on the screen.

Alternatively, the text string (which is in effect the object’s name) can also be stored directly instead of displayed. A list of user-selectable languages will also be provided for users who use languages other than English. Coupled with GPS geotagging, this would give users yet another way to fill their digital snaps with information that would further let them cherish their memories in more detail.

It may still take a long time until we see this feature in cameraphones, however. But we expect Sony Ericsson to announce it once they are ready.

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You know, the world really needs more wall-mountable PCs. We mean, who hasn’t had the urge lately to pull up in one’s hallway and check their email on something other than a handheld? All unwarranted sarcasm aside, Originatic is planning to reveal a rather unique machine at CES, with the Smart-Leaf PC boasting a “space-saving” in-wall design with a fold-out, spill-proof keyboard, touchscreen panel, WiFi module and even a TV tuner. For those with incredibly acute memories, you’ll likely recall that this very rig debuted in prototype form at last year’s CES, though the commercialized Oasis and Mountain variants will be ready for shipping in March. Sadly, there’s no word on pricing nor detailed specifications, but we get the feeling you’ll end up paying too much for too little.
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By Andrew Liszewski

Since everyone started using that fancy ‘delete key’ the lowly eraser just isn’t in as much demand as it used to be. But the surefire way to make any product more useful these days is to somehow integrate it with a USB flash drive. And that’s exactly what Studioroom906 has done with their Eraser USB Memories Stick. Besides helping you correct paper-based mistakes and protecting the flash drive if it’s dropped, the eraser housing also provides a continually changing design and form factor for the drive as it’s worn away over time.

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Whoa, talk about returning from the depths of yesteryear. For those with incredibly good memories (we’re talking superhero-level here), you might remember Phoenix Motorcars touting a “truly plug-and-play” vehicle nearly two years ago to the day. Now, the outfit is back with a partnership with the state of Hawai’i. In an ambitious press release, the two parties have jointly announced plans to bring “all-electric vehicles and an electric vehicle infrastructure to the island of Maui by 2009.” The premise is sound; after all, it doesn’t many months of paying $5.29 / gallon for regular (proof after the break) to get everyone on the island to support such an initiative. The real question, however, is will Phoenix Motorcars deliver? Bonus shots to make you envious of whoever will be testing these are also just beyond the break.

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