September 4, 2014

Dyson 360 Eye intelligent robot vacuum cleaner launched

After 16 years of development and teasing the world recently with an obscure video about Dyson project N223, Dyson revealed this morning, in Tokyo, the Dyson 360 Eye, the company’s first and much anticipated intelligent robot vacuum cleaner.

While this is not the first robot vacuum to the market, the company feels that theirs is superior, having integrated their patented technologies and overcoming the obstacles and inefficiencies of those already out there.

Read more…at CanoeTechBlog

iRig Mic Field Lightning-compatible audio-video stereo mic

Now anyone can make high-quality stereo recordings while on the move: Introducing iRig Mic Field by IK Multimedia, the pocket-sized digital stereo microphone for Apple’s range of Lightning-compatible iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices.

Designed to be used for both video and audio recordings, it features a patent-pending rotatable enclosure that you can easily position for the best stereo image in both landscape and portrait orientations. Now you can capture pristine sound no matter whether you’re recording a rehearsal or a concert, capturing audio for videography, acquiring audio for a music project, recording instruments while on the move, saving a lecture or speech or creating your next viral video hit — iRig Mic Field lets you create accurate and faithful field recordings in any imaginable context.

Features:

Digital stereo field-recording mic that connects to iOS devices via the Lightning port
Lightweight and pocketable design
Rotates 90° for optimal audio/video positioning and locks in place with comfortable to use controls
Great for music recording, video shoots or any field recording application
Integrated headphone output for immediate real-time audio monitoring
Gain control and multicolor LED indicator for easy and accurate level adjustion
2 high-quality cardioid electret condenser capsules
24-bit, 44.1 – 48 kHz A/D conversion
Elegant design with black finish

The iRig Mic Field retails for $99.99 US. It’s available on pre-order and is expected to be shipping in October.

via IK Multimedia