When you are sick and bored just turn to Japan, the land of gadgets. While we are living in 2017, Japanese gadgets live in 2117.
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The Printoss Smartphone Photo Instant Printer works like a scanner and printer combined. Just place your phone over the device and press the "shutter" switch at the bottom of the printer. Then turn the handle to print out a Polaroid-style copy of the photo or image on your phone screen. No app or connection is required between your device and the Printoss, making this a very fast and simple solution to the desire to share physical copies of our snapshots.
The Q-Camera ACX1 is from the Tokyo-based UPQ that sets out to create a seriously effective camera in a compact, practical size. Offering full HD and 14 megapixels and a 2-inch TFT LCD monitor with multi-lingual interface, this is a nifty digital camera ideal for taking around with you and using for outdoors and sports activities. The camera also comes with bicycle and helmet mount accessories as well as a waterproof case that allows you to take it 30 meters underwater. In fact, there are 15 kinds of accessories included in this set, making this a very cost-effective camera.
Sony has produced this ICZ-R50 Portable Radio Recorder and it is great for learning languages or just recording your favorite shows, you can program up to 20 different recordings and up to 178 hours of audio content. Sony has equipped this radio recorder with the standard bells and whistles, including a USB. The playback options also allow you to track-mark and repeat sections. Lightweight (just 532g or 18.8oz) and battery-powered, you can take the recorder around with you on camping trips or days out, leaving your other devices at home for once.
Is there a simpler or cuter robot than this? The Tama-Robo comes in a round ball cup and with a friendly smile and four light sensors. He might just seem like a cheerful chap but actually the Tama-Robo is very clever. Shine a torch or light at him and he'll roll towards you, changing direction as the light moves. Not only is he great fun to play with, you'll have a good time putting him together too. By making alterations to the weighting inside the Tama-Robo's body too you can change the way he moves, so he never gets boring. ■
