Stickybot robotic lizard was perhaps the first practical attempt at mimicking the Spiderman’s tact of walking up the walls with utter ease. Since then we’d hoped that someday this sci-fi act of self-adhesives would be made real, and today, with the efforts from Cornell University we may be just close to experiencing it. The scientists in Cornell University have developed a palm-sized device that could let humans walk on the walls.
Made in layers of metal and silicon wafers, the sticky device is based on the principle of surface tension which allows two wet, flat surfaces to stick together. According to the developers, the added benefit of the devices now created is that it, unlike the previous attempts of the same, has more controlled stickiness, i.e. the stickiness of the device can be switched on and off. The device for now can only hold up to 10 grams of weight, but by increasing the holes in the surface layer, the developers believe, stronger adhesive force could be managed.
The Two requests from the World of technology are to save paper and power, and with the help of this tablet both the things can be covered. Kent Display, a US based screen manufacturer has come up with innovate LCD writing tablet namely Boogie Board which consumes zero power. This paper saving LCD tablet will fulfill your writing needs without consuming any power.
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Although the Thecus N0204 is small, this network attached storage is able to hold a maximum of 1TB capacity, thanks to 2.5″ hard drives or SSDs within. Claimed as the world’s smallest NAS, the Thecus N0204 has only a couple of bays with RAID 0, 1 or JBOD configuration. The device is also compatible with both Mac and PC networks and will work with Wi-Fi orGigabit LAN via the Ethernet connection on the back of the unit. The Thecus N0204 NAS is priced at around $150 a pop.
Benss has recently launched a new firmware update for the iCool BX-96 that allows the gadget to support for 720p RMVB playback. In case you didn’t know, the BX-96 is a 4.3-inch PMP that also supports an 8- to 32-bit video games and a 5MP digital camera. The gadget is compatible with RMVB, RM, FLV, AVI, H.264 files formats.
Planon has updated its DocuPen Xtreme X-Series scanning pens by releasing three new models namely the X05, X10 and X50. The X05 and X10 support image resolutions of up to 600dpi, while the X50 can handle up to 1,200dpi. All of these new scanning pens adopt a 200MHz internal processor, a 64MB RAM, a 200MHz processor, Bluetooth connectivity, a brighter OLED display and a lighter Lithium-Polymer battery. There is also a microSD memory card slot for storage expansion. The price starts at $369.99 upwards, depending on the model.
Korean Company SAFA is out with its new fashionable MP3 player namely the SAFA XING LED. Measuring just 40mm x 40mm x 12mm, this compact player features a LED display (27 dots) that allows you to play 2 different types of games: Dice or the game of paper, stone and scissors using its onboard G-sensor. You can also customize the LED pinhole lights to create your own special icon. Definitely unique! Sadly, there’s no word on pricing yet.
Scientists claim that when you’re in fear or nervous, you shall be sweating a lot and they’ve made a device that is able to detect your fear from your smelly sweat.
NEC today announced a new entry-level installation projector called the NP610. Designed specifically for large conference rooms or lecture halls, this projector provides a native resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels, 500:1 contrast ratio, 3500 ANSI lumens brightness, up to 5000 hours of lamp life (in ECO Mode) and consumes 312W power in normal mode or 237W power in ECO mode. It also comes with a 7W speaker and several connectivity ports including S-video, DVI-I with HDCP, 15-pin, RCA and VGA. 
IPEVO has rolled out its new USB Web Camera known as the P2V (Point to View). This particular webcam can be mounted to point in most any direction and any height thanks to its weighted base and three movable joints. The webcam itself features a 2-megapixel image sensor with autofocus, a macro mode for capturing subjects from as close as 2 inches away and works with a wide range of popular Instant Messaging applications including Skype, Google Talk, Windows Live Messenger, iChat, Yahoo! Messenger and AOL. In addition, it also comes with a universal monitor clip for attaching it to any standard laptop screen or computer monitor for video chats. The IPEVO P2V retails for $69.
Thanko Japan has come out with its new portable media player for the Japanese market called the AV Bank. The player boasts a 4.3-inch 480 x 272 display, a 4GB of storage, a microSD card slot and supports MP3, WMA, AVI, DivX, FLV, 3GP, RM, RMVB as well as JPEG media formats. The AV Bank will be sold in Japan for 6,980 Yen (about $77).
Here is the new Wireless USB Digital microscope from ThinkGeek that uses a 2.4GHz wireless frequency with a switch on the cradle/wireless receiver for choosing one of 4 channels. The microscope is able to magnify the object from 10x to 200x and comes equipped with 8 white LEDs around the lens for added illumination. Other features include a built-in Li-ion battery that can be recharged using its cradle. You can purchase the Wireless USB Digital Microscope for $139.99 each.
Taiwan’s AU Optronics have showcased their latest 14-inch OLED panel at this year’s FPD International show in Japan. Unlike most 14-inch OLED panels, this particular panel provides 1920 x 1080 FULL HD resolutions and is capable of displaying 16 million colors and 72% of the NTSC color gamut. The panel also offers 157ppi density; 100,000:1 contrast ratio, 200 cd/m2 brightness and runs at 120Hz. The company says that they are ready to start mass production of it if it sees enough demand.
Pure Siesta iDock is actually a combo gadget that features a stereo DAB/ DAB+ with an FM radio, an alarm clock, and an iPod/ iPhone dock. The cool part of this gadget is that it has the Pure PowerPort, which provides power for USB accessories including mobile phone chargers, reading lights, bedside fans and cup warmers. 
Here’s another affordable MP3 player for you to grab, the Q5 from Chuwi. This compact player offers a 1.1-inch black and white screen, a 2GB of storage capacity, an FM radio, a USB 2.0 interface and supports for MP3, WMA, OGG and APE audio formats.
The T230H is the latest addition to Acer’s LCD monitor range that boasts multi-touch capabilities. This new 23-inch widescreen monitor provides a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 80,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 2ms response time and 160/160 degrees viewing angle. 