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BlindType offers more coherent drunk texting

As demonstrated in this video, BlindType is some sort of keyboard replacement for the iPad, iPhone and presumably the iPod touch (neither are actually available at the moment but we are told to follow @BlindType on Twitter for updates) that allows flawless gibberish interpretation even when every character is wrong. It can apparently even deduce what you where trying to type even if you miss the keyboard entirely as long as you remain consistent in how far off you are and stick to the proper key layout. They call this adjusting to your “perceived keyboard” and it is some form of black magic.

I can imagine this technology coming in handy for those who might like to drunk text their ex-girlfriends. Finally those unintelligible keystrokes will be properly interpreted!

I’m skeptical that BlindType can really be as good as this video suggests. I’m also curious to see if the folks creating this technology have an equally slick solution for getting my BlindTyped text into the apps that I use every day.

What do you think of this witchcraft? Leave a comment below!

ZAGG InvisibleSHIELD for 2G iPod touch reviewed

FGAPIPTOUCH2FB 20081025 110610 ZAGG InvisibleSHIELD for 2G iPod touch reviewedI have always protected (hidden?) the beauty of the iPod’s industrial design behind bulky silicone or leather cases, but with the introduction of the touch screens on the iPhone and iPod touch, there is only so much bulk you can add without getting in the function. So, how do you protect it?

ZAGG offers a solution in the form of its InvisibleSHIELD product line for iPods and MacBook notebooks. Its a thin, light weight adhesive film that protects your tech against scratches and minor dents. How effective is it? I take the ZAGG InvisibleSHIELD for 2G iPod touch in my review.

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aTV Flash returns in a downloadable form. BYOFD (bring your own flash drive).

mainscreen 20080522 200442 aTV Flash returns in a downloadable form. BYOFD (bring your own flash drive).That’s right, the “on again, off again” aTV Flash is on again. What was once sold as a device is now offered as downloadable software for you to install yourself on a suitable USB flash drive.

Instead of a pre-made flash drive being sent out, you will receive the software itself and simple instructions on how to create your own aTV Flash using your own flash drive. This allows you to being utilizing the software almost immediatly. Please note, unlike previous versions you will NOT receive a physical flash drive. The process is quite simple, and you can preview the setup instructions here. Currently only Macintosh platforms are supported to create the flash drive.

aTV Flash allows you to add software to your Apple TV enabling it to show many different video formats, surf the web, read RSS feeds and much more. The downloadable version of aTV Flash sells for USD$49.99.

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