Chinese "Anti-peep" USB Webcam with Robotic Arms for Complete Privacy
An inherent problem with webcams is that hackers are aggressively finding ways to take control user's PC through malware to peep into user's homes. Other than putting tape over the webcam's lens, Chinese camera specialist Gsou has this nifty USB webcam with a new new "anti-peep" technology. Their interesting approach is having a robotic arm that will automatically cover this camera lens of this one-eyed buddy as soon as a video conferencing session completes. This fella will put down his hands when it detects incoming Skype / MSN video calls.
If you still fear the malware might still take control of the webcam's arms, there's an override function that allows you to use the unit's physical button to uncover the lens only when needed. The video quality seems surprisingly good for what it's worth as the webcam core has a 5-layer glass coating lens. This webcam isn't exactly made for HD video calls in mind, but it deserves credit for creativity.
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ChatStick, Perfect Snooper Drive to Complement Porn Detection Stick
Another snooper stick is here to help you clean up your world. The ChatStick is a USB drive with a custom application loaded on it. The ChatStick, once inserted, launches its chat analysis software, which scans the computer in question, pulling all the logs of conversations, even deleted ones, onto the drive itself. The conversations logs can be reviewed at a later time. Fire up the program on your own computer and search through all the sent and received messages to your heart's content.
The ChatStick is targeted at parents and administrators that might want to review what kind of things are being said in IM. Managers might want to track what kind of time is being wasted chatting. Parents can check on who is talking to their children and what's being said. Predators and phishers are targeting younger victims all the time. Jealous lovers and spouses should just move on and not waste time with this sort of paranoia. Not surprisingly, the ChatStick is made by the same company that makes the Porn Detecting Stick. This tiny thumbdrive should keep you aprised of any inroads being made into your family's privacy or your company's confidentiality. The ChatStick is up for sale on their site for a mere $100.
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Rotisserie Product Photographer Creates Easy 360 Degree Images
Pretty much the only real downfall that shopping online has, versus in person, is not being able to really get a feel for the product. The next best thing for web entrepreneurs is the interactive 360 product picture that lets you rotate the product around and around to view it from any angle. Ortery has wrapped this very desired web marketing tool into the PhotoCapture 360Mâ€. In a nut shell, the PhotoCapture 360M†combines all the tricks required to get these compiled, for they are many.
The heart of the system is a rotating platform with a remote control compatible with several popular pro-sumer DSLR cameras. The platform can support up to 100 lbs. and rotates the subject while automatically triggering the camera to take up to 200 pictures of the subject. The included software can then take the photos and stitch them together into either an animated GIF or a flash SWF movie. All manner of subjects can be digitized on their various other models as well which can hold 25, 100 and 400 lbs. The Windows only software can connect to the rig via USB and make adjustments and preview your movie creation. Once you are done, you can set up another product and run through your entire product catalog in just a few minutes per item. Ortery's not quite at the mass distribution phase for its hardware and is still negotiating with resellers. Web pricing is not currently available, quotes are created on a customer by customer basis. Too bad their business model isn't as advanced as their product.
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