Awesome Tech

Berlin’s VR/Urban put together this strange contraption: a slingshot, which when fired, sends an SMS message through the air and lands it on a big screen. Weird, but cool when you see it.

If you had any doubts that Google was watching your every move, just install this Firefox plug-in which fires off an annoying airhorn alarm every time data is sent to Google as you browse the web.

Apple’s new Mac Pro desktop is a beast. The updated aluminum “cheese-grater” case makes for easy upgrades, and handles up to 12 CPU cores, thanks to a pair of 6-core Intel Xeons. Full system specs here.

The PX-B120U Blu-ray player can read almost any kind of optical media. It’s USB-powered too, so no need for an extra outlet. The best part? It’s only $100. It should be available online soon.

Engadget managed to get the scoop on this prosumer camcorder, capable of shooting 1080p HD footage in 3D in AVCHD format. We don’t know much else yet, but it’s sure got a big lens.

It might take this Android-powered LEGO robot over 38 minutes to solve a giant 7x7x7 Rubik’s cube, but it’s still way faster than most of us could do it – unless we just rearranged the stickers.

Simply choose your favorite sport, type/length of training and playlist on the Nike BOOM app and you’ll get blasts of encouragement from elite athletes and coaches throughout your workout.

The newly announced FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD camera has a 28mm-504mm high precision lens with 18X optical zoom, a 14 megapixel CCD sensor, 720p HD video and image stabilization.

If you’re into Halo and haven’t run out and bought yourself the new Xbox 360 yet, you might want to wait ’til 9/14 for this $400 silvery-grey console, bundled with Halo: Reach, and two controllers.

The Big P’s latest digicam features an ultra wide-angle 28mm F2.0 Leica lens, a high-sensitivity 10.1-megapixel CCD, and a hi-res 3-inch LCD. Shoots 720p HD video in AVCHD Lite mode too.

Jeremy Salvador’s iPhone DSLR won’t really convert your iPhone into a DSLR camera. It’s an attachment that lets you use SLR lens to the phone. Catch videos taken with the rig at the link.

APUS Alpha and Beta steel wristwatches feature high-contrast Organic LED screens for easy reading in any lighting condition. The numeric display should run for up to a year on a battery.

Like computer-generated imagery? Hold onto your socks, because they’re about to be knocked off. These incredibly dynamic visuals were all created using the new Lagoa particle physics framework.

Can’t stand your laptop’s trackpad, but can’t bear to lug around a full-size mouse? This finger-friendly wireless pen-mouse is small enough to track on the spare surface area next to your trackpad.

A pair of specially made “interactive robotic elevator shoes” – more like metal platforms with strings – that can be controlled using an iPhone app. Inspector Gadget would be proud.

Loyal Firefox users – the Awesome Bar, your browsing history, bookmarks and even opened tabs can now follow you everywhere you go with Mozilla’s Firefox Home for the iPhone. Isn’t that magical?

3D displays are everywhere these days. But Sony is showing off the next generation of 3-dimensional screens, providing 360-degree volumetric images that you can walk around and gesture control.

AT&T’s version of Samsung’s Galaxy S just hit. The Android phone is just 9.9mm thin, features an exceptional 4″ Super AMOLED screen, speedy 3D graphics, a 5MP camera and 720p video recording.

For the guy who’s got every gadget, iHome’s new charging station can simultaneously juice up an iPad, iPod, iPhone and an eReader. USB cables power Blackberries, Nooks, and other devices.

The Z506 provides surround sound for your PC, mp3 player, TV or game console at a great price point. $100 gets you a 75-watt (RMS) system with multiple inputs and a dedicated bass control.

Designed by Constance Guisset, an all-terrain flash drive with a no-nonsense 2mm-thick steel case that protects data from extreme temperatures, pressure and impact. Available this August.

Sony’s latest Handycam has the unique distinction of being the first and only HD consumer camcorder with interchangeable lenses. It’s also got a massive Exmor HD sensor, providing film-like image quality.

18-year old design student Andrew Kim designed what he thought a high-end HTC phone should look like. The result is at once sleek and chunky, and we want one. Hit the link for more pics and info.