Keeping up with the latest electronic devices can be
daunting. Just last week, two new gadgets were unveiled—one that has real
promise for campus stores and the other straight out of Flash Gordon.
The 3Doodler is a handheld device that creates 3-D objects from the same plastic strands
used by 3-D printers. The device heats the plastic and dispenses the
spaghetti-like strands in a variety of colors that are formed into objects. It
can even use biodegradable plastic made from corn.
The device is handy and, at a suggested retail price of
$75, could be very tempting to a college student looking to put a fresh spin on
their art or science project. The manufacturer hopes to have the 3Doodler on
store shelves by the fall.
On the heels of the 3Doodler launch, Google announced
consumers would finally get a chance to see Glass,
the augmented-reality eyewear the company has been working on for nearly two
years. Google released a video depicting the voice-activated product creating
video recordings and photos, and sharing images.
Consumers who want to get that first look at Google Glass have to submit an entry to Twitter or Google+ explaining in 50 words or less (or create a video no longer than 15 seconds) why they should be allowed to pay $1,500 for the privilege of giving Glass a try.
