The first fully submersible sports car? Yes, it is the Rinspeed sQuba car. It is manufactured by Rinspeed of Switzerland. It was presented at the Geneva Motorshow on March 6 2008. This open-top car can be driven on land, float on the surface of water and steered below water by a driver wearing breathing apparatus. The sQuba is also environmentally friendly, powered by lithium ion batteries.

The world’s most powerful laser by output is the Texas Petawatt Laser at the University of Texas. On March 31 2008 it achieved an output of one petawatt when it was fired for a tenth of a trillion of a second (0.0000000000001 seconds). The world’s most powerful handheld laser is also in the book. It can burst a balloon from a distance.

What will they think of next? It is certainly an amazing world of technology.

Projector Phone

The Tri Brand Phone made by Chinavision is a GSM/GPRS Touchscreen Cell Phone with a built in projector which allows you to project pictures,videos, address and phone data or anything you like onto a wall. The Tri Brand Phone is already selling like hot cakes and one reason for that is because of the affordable pricing of $365. The Tri Brand Phone also include multimedia functions such as digital camera for photos taking and video recording, mp3/mp4 playing functions, ebook reader and 1800mah battery for long battery usage.

Bracelet Video Player

Bracelet media player made with e-paper is a concept media bracelet produced by the Chocolate Agency Company. It has a very thin but flexible display that can be bent on both sides. The bracelet can be unrolled to work as a video player and can play movies and video clips. This gadget requires no batteries as it charges itself using the kinetic energy produced by the person who wears it.

Electronic Key Finder

The gadgets for automotive industry are also coming into prominence, one particular gadget is for finding car keys that are lost by defining location of your keys. This gadget is called the Electronic Key Finder and works with any kind of keys with metal. It is priced at a affordable price of $29.95. The Electronic Key Finder has a range of 300 feet and works by attaching a key ringer to your car keys that respond with a loud alarm and bright flashing lights whenever you press a button.

But if you were hoping for, say, a new Apple TV, new MacBooks or MacBook Pros, a new touchscreen MacBook, or an iTunes music subscription service—well, sorry Charlie. Didn’t happen. What was notable, however, was that Steve Jobs looked (by all accounts, at least) relatively healthy. A big title card reading “The reports of my death are greatly exaggerated” appeared before Jobs bounded on the stage, and Gizmodo reports that the Apple CEO looked “skinny, but energetic.” That should calm any investors spooked by Jobs’ gaunt appearance during June’s iPhone launch, not to mention the obit that accidentally hit the wires a couple of weeks ago.

“The best technology is not just built around an impressive specification any more. How the product is designed and looks is critical to get a younger generation enthused with the latest advancements. “Our tech-savvy audience will be eagerly anticipating the exciting line-up of cutting-edge consumer gadgets and product releases on display,” said Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of the Dubai world Trade Centre. The Middle East is one of the fastest growing consumer electronic markets, with the total ICT spend in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) expected to rise by 50 per cent to $45 Billion by 2010, according to studies by IDC and IMF. The week-long exhibition is scheduled to be held here from 19-23 October this year.

Jabra breaks monotony:

In this weekly column generally littered with stereo and navigation systems, I thank the heavens for the occasional Bluetooth headset that comes along and breaks up the monotony. Jabra’s new BT4010 is a worthwhile departure, receiving and transmitting cellular phone calls wirelessly while providing up to six hours of talk time and/or 150 hours of standby time.

It boasts s-ECO technology, which means little to me except for the fact that it provides clearer sound and gets Bluetooth 2.0 transmissions up and running within seconds. The big selling point on this device, though, is its LCD “smart” display, which provides immediate information about battery power, Bluetooth connectivity and call status

While this feature is a considerable upgrade over devices that contain no such feedback — thus providing an easier experience when troubleshooting — the LCD display might be an extravagance on a device that will spend most of its time in your ear.  US$60; visit www.jabra.com.

Deskinacar is not a vacation spot:

While Deskinacar may sound like an exotic destination in Southeast Asia, it is, in fact, a lightweight polycarbonate, durable portable folding desk designed to facilitate working in the car. The accompanying product image does not do justice in portraying its versatility. Yes, it will provide a straight, hard surface on which to store gadgets and equipment, but Deskinacar also offers a comfortable writing space by opening up to various angles.

While it need not be said, I do not condone the usage of this product while operating a motor vehicle. However, I do understand its appeal for quick usage, while stopped at a red light, to jot down a note, sign a cheque or write out a last-minute anniversary card. I’d be remiss if I did not credit the manufacturer, Officeinacar Inc., for managing to create products and company names that are uniquely literal and exotic in one fell swoop.   $50; visit www.deskinacar.com.