Gizmodo: cap

Don't Use This Recycled Paper Camera in the Rain

Adam Frucci — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:40:00 EDT

The CAP is a pinhole camera that uses recycled paper as its body and skeleton. Oh, how practical!

The concept camera, which was shown at the Hong Kong PolyU Design Annual Show, also has an extension where a plastic bottle can be used as a tripod. That makes it even more eco-friendly, which was the point. It's a neat idea, but I think I'll stick to my normal point-and-shoot. [Vidafine via NotCot]

Sap Cap Packs a Blackjack Into a Black Hat

Dan Nosowitz — Sat, 02 May 2009 18:00:00 EDT

The Sap Cap isn't just a logo-less baseball cap. It's also a blackjack, one of those weighted leather weapons private eyes used to get socked with all the time back in the 1940s.

The bill is meant to be held like a handle, and the crown of the cap is heavily weighted, in case you want to bust some skulls but don't have any pocket space for a normal blackjack. It's not really clear what's actually providing the weight; apparently it's a "unique material that is 110% the density of lead and will not rust," which is thoughtful, because a rusty baseball cap is a dead giveaway that something weird is going on. [Product Page via Fashionably Geek]

T-Mobile Removes 1GB 3G Data Cap for G1 Android Phone

Jason Chen — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:01:47 EDT

T-Mobile's just rolled back on their 1GB usage cap on their 3G plans for upcoming G1 Android customers, instead going to a hold-up-while-we-figure-this-out route. The statement they give now states that they can reduce throughput for "a small fraction" of users who are using too much data, but exact terms and limits are still being reviewed before they're finalized. Statement after the jump.

Our goal, when the T-Mobile G1 becomes available in October, is to provide affordable, high-speed data service allowing customers to experience the full data capabilities of the device and our 3G network. At the same time, we have a responsibility to provide the best network experience for all of our customers so we reserve the right to temporarily reduce data throughput for a small fraction of our customers who have excessive or disproportionate usage that interferes with our network performance or our ability to provide quality service to all of our customers.

We removed the 1GB soft limit from our policy statement, and we are confident that T-Mobile G1 customers will enjoy the high speed of data access over our 3G network. The specific terms for our new data plans are still being reviewed and once they are final we will be certain to share this broadly with current customers and potential new customers.

Sprint Finally Makes Good On 3G Data Capping

Jason Chen — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 14:04:35 EDT

Sprint's finally pulled the trigger on their data capping policy, limiting users to 5GB a month or 300MB while on off-network roaming. Our tipster says the note after the jump appeared on his most recent bill, and will start the cappage in 30 days. They now join the Verizon and AT&T networks at 5GB, but Sprint is still our favorite for field work on the go.

"Effective in 30 days, Sprint reserves the right to limit throughput speeds or amount of data transferred and to deny, terminate, modify, or suspend service if usage exceeds 5 GB/month in total or 300 MB/month while roaming off network."

[Thanks Brett!]

2CLight Hat: Solar-Powered Handsfree Lighting at Night

Kit Eaton — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:40:00 EDT

At first glance at the 2CLight cap you'd think "oh come on... who'd use that?" — but then you'd think about fishermen and other outdoorsy-types who'd benefit from some hands-free lighting, and maybe you'd reconsider. Its flexible solar cell charges a small battery up during the day, and gives out about 2 hours of max-brightness from the twin LEDs in the brim, or 36 hours at low setting. According to the website blurb it's "not a cap with lights," ohoho no: it's a "tightly integrated, highly advanced, microprocessor controlled solar lighting technology" system. Hmm. So, this cap with lights is available in three color schemes for $35. [2CLight via Talk2MyShirt]

Loreo 3D Lens in a Cap, for That 'You Are There' Experience

Charlie White — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 15:00:00 EST

Someday, 3D images could actually catch on, and if that ever happens you'll be ready with this Loreo 3D Lens in a Cap that lets you snag stereoscopic images with your digital SLR. Inside this Viewmaster-like contraption are a couple of focusing lenses that gather images from two slightly different angles. Therein lies the 3D magic.

Not surprisingly, Loreo also sells a physical 3D viewer (and even some PC software) that you'll need to experience that unique, You Are There multidimensionality. It's mind blowing, or maybe it just blows. Such a deal for $93. [Loreo, via DVICE]

Baseball Cap With Hidden Camera Makes You Feel Sneaky

Jason Chen — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 18:45:21 EDT

Hey pervs. Fancy recording all the hotties you meet with a hidden camera stuck inside a baseball cap? Here ya go. And it only costs £645.00 ($1275). But who can argue with the price when you get a 720x480 image stored on a 4GB SD card. Too bad the battery life's only 60 minutes, or you could really get some good material.

For non-prurient uses, stuff like this could be handy if you want to catch an unscrupulous mechanic or some store clerk being an ass to you. Having evidence of wrongdoing always works—unless there are laws about videotaping people who don't know about it. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Spy Catcher via Uber Review]

Motorola Bluetooth Hat For Snowboarders

Jason Chen — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 15:37:44 EDT

This goofy looking cap from Motorola has a Bluetooth headset built in so snowboarders can carry on a conversation using their cellphones or listen to music while sliding down the mountain to their death. The cap comes in two versions, white and black. Unlike Apple, Motorola doesn't charge more for the black version. Both are $179.95. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Motorola via Techie Divamage]