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Bring LEGO to Work with Brik Book for MacBook

Posted: 21 Dec 2015 09:31 AM PST

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Want to show your workmates your playful side? Brik Book, which is featured in our store, Walyou Deals, is a DIY MacBook case that enables you to customize Apple’s notebook in a unique manner.

The Brik Case started as a Kickstarter project back in March. Back then, Brik Book, the Palo Alto manufacturer of this unique MacBook case, wanted to raise $30,000 so that their product makes it to mass production, but the backers were so excited about the prospect of dressing their MacBooks in unique outfits that they pledged more than 3 times the funding goal, thus ensuring Brik Case’s future. Our store, Walyou Deals, now brings you this case at a discounted price, so that you can put your creativity to the test on the back of your MacBook.

Whereas most people prefer to decorate their MacBooks with stickers of their favorite movies, TV shows or musicians, geeks would rather make their own, unique patterns using LEGO or K’NEX building blocks. From that point of view, the Brik Book is an impressive new take on MacBook cases that’s fit not only for grown-ups who’d like to impress their coworkers, but also for kids who don’t get too much screen time.

Playing with bricks during break could represent a great distraction from the daily problems. While some might look at this as a way to take their mind off work, I’d like to think of it as a manner of seeing thing from a different perspective. I don’t think it’s that far fetched to say that an object that encourages creativity could lead to people finding initially unexpected solutions to a problem.

On top of that, you could give your Mac a more professional look by attaching a pen holder and a business-card holder.

More importantly, the Brik Book represents a great way of turning something common in work environments (the MacBook) into something unique. In an office room where everyone uses a Mac, the Brik Book could help you make yours instantly recognizable from across the room.

While Brik Book makes Brik Cases for several different models of MacBook, the one featured on Walyou Deals only fits the 13-inch MacBook Air. In terms of compatibility with building blocks, you have a bit more freedom in this department, as you can use LEGO, Mega Bloks, PixelBlocks, KRE-O & K'NEX.

If you think that the whole world should be built out of LEGO bricks, and would like to start with the back of your MacBook, then head over to Walyou Deals, where you will soon be able to buy the Brik Case for Macbook. On the manufacturer’s website, the Brik Book sells for $49.99 (with free shipping for orders exceeding $75), but here you can get it for $44.99, including free shipping to continental US. Deliveries are expected to take place between January 2 and 5.

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DJI Phantom 3 Quadcopter with 2.7K HD Camera Is a Drone for Pros

Posted: 21 Dec 2015 06:06 AM PST

DJI Phantom 3 2.7K HD Camera Quadcopter Drone

After learning how to fly and shoot videos using smaller drones with lesser cameras, the obvious next step is to move to a professional quadcopter such as DJI’s Phantom 3, which can record spectacular aerial videos and photos.

Since DJI Phantom 3 is a drone for professional applications, it won’t do any flips while flying. Other than that, drone users who are familiar with how a drone is supposed to be controlled should have any issues with this one. There are a few differences, but not that major, so while it isn’t recommended to get the Phantom 3 as your first drone, upgrading from an inferior model definitely is the way to go. DJI’s offering is in a class of its own, as far as consumer drones are concerned, since it impresses not only with its camera, but also with its steadiness when flying.

Assembling the drone is quite easy, assuming that users follow the instructions provided in the included manual.

The 2.7K camera is definitely one of the major highlights of the DJI Phantom 3 Standard. The 2704×1520 resolution may seem a bit peculiar, but there is a noticeable difference from 1080p. At that resolution, the camera can record either at 24 or 30 frames per second. Other possible resolutions and framerates are 1920×1080 at 24, 25, 30, or 48 fps and 1280×720 at 24, 25, 30, 48, 50, or 60 fps. Shooting slow-motion videos is not possible with this module, but I hope that DJI is considering that for the future iterations of this camera. The drone comes with an 8GB microSD camera, so if you’re planning to record more footage, you might want to buy with a larger capacity.

If you’re into action sports and want some professionally-shot footage or photos of yourself riding the waves, the DJI Phantom 3 Standard will be there to deliver, assuming you have someone to control it. The DJI Go companion app for mobile phones and tablets can be used for displaying live streams from the drone up to half a mile away. Besides that, the quadcopter’s GPS module enables users to fly the Phantom 3 safely, without having to worry about losing it.

The included battery can keep the drone in the air for up to 25 minutes, so it might not be that bad of an idea to get an extra one.

The DJI Phantom 3 standard quadcopter drone with 2.7K HD camera sells on Amazon for $699 ($848 with an extra battery, or $838 if you want an extra battery and a hard shell backpack), which is by no means a small amount of money, but people who really could use such a drone will see this as an investment, rather than an expense. If you or someone you know is looking to shoot professional videos from a unique perspective, there’s still time to place this drone under the Christmas tree. Assuming that you opt for One-Day Shipping at checkout, orders placed by 6 a.m. PST on December 22 will be delivered the next day, so just in time to give yourself or a loved one a memorable gift this Christmas!

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16 Geeky Gadgets and Supplies Every Office Must Have

Posted: 21 Dec 2015 12:42 AM PST

USB Thermoelectric Cooler and Warmer

We spend a lot of our time in an office and thus it should be much more than an impersonal space. If we bring more things to personalize it, we will probably feel more comfortable working there and it becomes an extension of our own ideas, passions and interests.

We geeks are usually pretty vocal about the things we enjoy and we aren't afraid to share them with others, so here is a list of great supplies and gadgets for your office to make it feel like home while at the same time bringing some additional utility to the work environment.

Star Wars R2-D2 Trashcan

The beloved droid can brighten up the mood and this replica is quite accurate with the added bonus of functioning as a trashcan. This officially licensed collectible can be brought from ThinkGeek for the price of $129.99 and will make any office cooler.

USB Thermoelectric Cooler and Warmer

It's a drag to go to the freezer or microwave when there is a lot of work to do and this is the perfect solution to this problem. Once you will get one the entire office might follow since it is incredibly useful. With a retro aesthetic and USB port you can chill a drink to 46 degrees Fahrenheit, or warm it up to 149 degrees and the great thing about this gadget is that it only costs $19.99!

Star Trek Floating Enterprise Pen

This wonderfully decorated pen will amaze your friends through the floating Enterprise ship it has at one end. The design is inspired from the nacelle of a ship with the designation of Enterprise and a red topper. If you are a fan of this incredible series then you are probably already trying to get one of these and you can do so for only $12.99.

Game of Thrones House Sigil Journals

If your work involves taking a lot of notes then these are the perfect notebooks to write them on and at the same time show your dedication to one of the three main houses from Game of Thrones. You can choose from Lannister, Stark or Targaryen and they have lined pages, an elastic woven strap with metal slider and an elastic woven pen loop. They come in red, grey and black and you can purchase one for $19.99.

Game of Thrones Iron Throne Bookend

This is great to have at home or at the office and they might prove quite useful for those who still prefer the traditional books instead of the eReaders. Each one is hand painted and has a base with the crests of the fourteen houses. It is made of polystone and weighs almost 4 lbs. so you can make sure that your books are kept quite safe behind the throne. Get one for $54.99.

Back To The Future Desktop Hoverboards

Yes, the small board will float through the use of magnets and it comes with fluorescent acrylic supports that have glowing edges, making it even cooler. The magnet base is made of five high grade rare earth magnets and the board will keep going back and forth. The length of the platform is of four inches and you can get one for $39.99.

Key Organizer made with LEGO bricks

Combining LEGO and Star Wars is a certain way to attract the attention of us geeks and with the added utility of holding your keys in order, this is definitely a win. The imperial trooper will protect your keys and they are held there through a LEGO stud and tube interlocking brick mechanism. You can get one of these for $23.99 at the moment.

Keep Calm Keep Coding Desktop Mouse Pad

With a really funny message, this is great for the office if you are a programmer or a wonderful gift if you know someone who works in that field. The mouse pad is made of silicone and will fit any desk, while the firm grip will ensure that it won't keep moving around. You can get one for $15.54.

Mezco Toys ThunderCats Lion-O Figure

The ThunderCats was a great TV series running from 1985 to 1989 and the cat-like aliens fought against villains trying to take over the universe. Lion-O is their leader and Lord of the ThunderCats so this figurine should inspire your colleagues. The collectible figure can be displayed while still in the box and you can get one for $89.95 which is quite a good deal if you consider the 14" height, seven points of articulation and the Claw Shield with the Sword of Omens equipment.

Mezco Toyz Breaking Bad Bobblehead Walter

The chemistry genius who became a fearsome drug lord has captured the hearts of the audience with the wonderful interpretation and Walter White is a legend today among geeks, showing that high school professors can be badasses too. This six inch bobblehead is a part of a collection of the popular characters from Breaking Bad and you can also get Saul or Jesse. They will make your days at the office go easier and for the price of $15.99 you get really high quality craftsmanship.

Funko Darth Vader Star Wars Pop

The scary villain of Star Wars becomes adorable through this stylized figurine and you can get many of the other characters from the films as well to have an entire collection. Their heads bobble and can turn them around while the base makes sure the figurine is stable. You can get one for $10.95.

Funko POP! Marvel Dancing Groot Bobble Action Figure

Figures like this one are a really good way of personalizing your workspace and this one is really adorable with many details. The Monarch of Planet X was around since 1960 and his adventures since then are many, but he received much acclaim when the Guardians of the Galaxy movie came out in 2014. You can get them for $7.10 at this moment.

Funko The Joker Vinyl Figurine

The Joker is one of the arch-enemies of Batman and even in this Funko model he still looks quite scary. The head rotates 360 degrees but you have to be careful how you place it, since the enormous head makes it a bit unstable. You can get one for $9.21

Funko POP Game of Thrones Jon Snow Figure

One of the most appreciated characters in the series is Jon Snow and in this figure he wears the black clothes of the Night's Watch with a stylized vinyl model. The size of the figure is of almost four inches and should add more personality to any office space. Get one for $9.93.

Funko POP Movies The Big Lebowski The Dude Figure

His Dudeness in a Funko figurine is certain to attract the attention of everyone in your office and in this version you will have Jeff Bridges in his sunglasses, sweater and with a cup of coffee. We would have gone with a glass of white Russian instead, but aside from that this figure is really amazing. The Dude abides. You can get one for $11.46

Funko POP TV Doctor Who Tardis Action Figure

This one is larger than the previous ones with a height of six inches and it is the Funko representation of one of the most important elements of Dr. Who, namely the time travelling phone booth. It is made of vinyl and you will quickly realize that it is much bigger on the inside so it is certainly worth $13.95.

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Goldfinger Smart Glove Is Powered by Finger Movements

Posted: 20 Dec 2015 12:57 PM PST

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Wearables seem to have a very bright future ahead, but powering most of them remains a problem. The Goldfinger smart glove seems to have solved this, though, by getting all the power it needs from the movements of your fingers.

Joysticks and mice may still seem awesome to some, but it’s about time humanity moved to more modern human-machines interfaces. That’s pretty much where smart gloves come into play, as they would improve tremendously the way we interact with machines. Just think a bit about how Chief John Anderton, Tom Cruise’s character in Minority Report, interacted with the data he had at hand (pun intended). This seems to be the most frequently mentioned example of how smart gloves could help us do our jobs better, and considering how impressive the scenes from the movie were, it’s quite easy to see why. That’s not to say that smart gloves couldn’t find their way into entertainment, but it’s productivity that we need to improve first and then ways to have fun. Researchers at Politecnico di Torino and MIT led by Giorgio De Pasquale of the Italian University have recently presented a piece of wearable tech with a lot of potential: the Goldfinger self-powering glove that relies on gestures to control machines.

One of the most interesting aspects about the Goldfinger smart gloves is that the electronic and mechanical components are integrated into the fabric itself. Getting rid of heavy attachments seems to be the way to go with wearables in the future, as this also what Google and Levi’s plan to do with their smart pants. By integrating the conductive wires, optical port, piezoelectric transducers and rectification circuit and batteries right into the fabric, the developers of this smart glove have made it more comfortable to wear, at least in comparison to similar devices. At the same time, the developers have simplified data entry and control using the Goldfinger.

Goldfinger relies on flexible piezoelectric transducers to generate power from finger movements. This way, there is no need for external power sources or cables, as the wearable is also able to communicate wirelessly with computers. Since the sensors, switches and wiring are integrated into the fabric, people can use it as a real glove, without getting distracted by its smart components.

As its developers explain, Goldfinger could have many applications ranging from industrial environments to medical and VR fields. Robotic surgery and simulations could also be revolutionized by such wearables. I just hope that if Goldfinger makes the jump from a research prototype to a commercially viable product, the developers will drop the ski glove design, as it’s not really something nice to look at, not to mention that it could prove distracting. Of course, the functionality is far more important than the design in the case of this particular product, but the least the creators of Goldfinger could do is to adapt the design to the industry it will be used in.

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[via GizMag]

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