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Handhelds, Portable Audio, Portable Video
iriver Disciple D35 Korean Electronic Dictionary
03.13.09 | Permalink | Comment?

The new iriver D35 electronic dictionary is looking a little chunky compared to past editions. Many of the features remain the same, with the software getting a massive upgrade, making the bulkiness of the device even more puzzling. It still manages to retain its simple stylish design iriver has become famous for.
The D35 electronic dictionary [...]
Gaming, Misc. Gadgets
Otherland Creates Desktop Whac-A-Mole
02.06.09 | Permalink | 6 Comments

Korean company Otherland has released what should turn out to be on of the hottest toys of the year. Their desktop sized whac a mole game brings the beloved carnival game to your home or office. A small black and white LCD will keep score, and if you are a member of PETA or grow [...]
Military Tech Korea
Korea’s Next Generation Rifle With Laser Targeting And Exploding Rounds
11.07.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

Media appearances by North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il have been scarce over the last few months, perhaps because he has read the reports about South Korea’s new rifles. Key features of the rifle include laser targeting and rounds that can be programed to explode over enemies heads.
Laser Targeting + Optical Calculator
The rifle’s targeting system emits [...]
Misc. Gadgets, Wearable Tech
Implanted Chip Beckons ‘End Times’ For Korean Dogs
10.22.08 | Permalink | 1 Comment

Seongnam City in South Korea is running a three month trial to microchip dogs in the city. The program is mandatory for all pet owners living in two city districts, and if the program is a success it will be expanded over the entire the city. For the dogs it seems ‘end days’ has arrived, [...]
Robots
Meet Yujin Robot’s Barista Bot ‘CAFERO’
10.19.08 | Permalink | 39 Comments

Japanese tea ceremony robots be take note, you’ve just got served. Korean company Yujin Robot has been showing off a coffee barista bot that delivers your coffee without the Starbucks attitude or punching bag intern scorn. Although details are sparse the robot has already been given the catchy name CAFERO and has been making the [...]
Military Tech Korea, R & D, Transportation
South Korean F-4 Phantom Fighter Jet In A Giant Freezer
09.10.08 | Permalink | 2 Comments

Technically South Korea is still at war with North Korea, providing the perfect excuse to test the operational capabilities of its military planes. Recently reporters were invited to view a F-4E Phantom fighter being tested in a state of the art climatic chamber at an air force R&D center in Seosan.
South Korea, with 25th [...]