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November 30, 2006

AmpliChip makes prescriptions personal

The AmpliChip could be a staple in the medical industry in the near future once it has been tweaked properly. This product utilizes genetic analyses to determine how quickly an individual metabolizes certain drugs, hence making it smart enough to...

Wooden USB hard drive enclosure

So we've got skinned cows to hold hard drives inside, and as it that is not enough, we now have a wooden hard drive enclosure from Peter Kinne Designs. Before all your Greenpeace activists get your panties up in a...

Stainless Steel Solar Vent

The Stainless Steel Solar Vent is an interesting home upgrade that helps keep the air in your home fresh without sucking up additional power and adding to the burden of forking out a bundle for your monthly power bill. It...

Insignia NS-DV2G portable media player

Thos who have approximately $120 to spend on an entry-level portable media player would do well to take the Insignia NS-DV2G into consideration. It comes with a 2.2" display that is decent enough for watching short clips, but anything like...

mi Jam guitar hooks up with iPod

Guitar Hero lovers will definitely love the mi Jam Guitar that enables anyone to play the guitar in tandem with a digital audio player hooked up to it, such as iPods, MP3 players, CD players, and even the humble personal...

DNP Supernova shines with brilliance

The projector's greatest strength, its huge screen size, is often offset by its weakest point - a washed out picture in the presence of bright sunlight. DNP hopes to reverse that notion with the Supernova screen, and although it might...

Palmsize Micro Copter gift idea

Toys and video games are the more popular choices that parents and kids look forward to on the 25th of December every year while convening underneath the Christmas tree. Thankfully, there is no shortage of either, with ThinkGeek offering the...

TEAC Multifunction Drive reads all cards

TEAC has a brand new way of storing your digital files in a fun, portable, and secure device with the Multifunction Drive. This drive makes use of just a single hard drive for all your portable storage needs without requiring...

Moo-moo skin for your hard drive

Everybody knows how leather is just about the only respectable surface to cloth seats and sofas in as it ages gracefully just like wine, getting more comfortable as the years roll by. Prestigio Technologies has unveiled the Prestigio Data Safe...

Glow-in-the-Dark Wrapping Paper idea

Gfit wrapping is a spiritual experience for some as they put in as much thought into the choice of wrapping paper as with the gift itself. Brightec decided to brighten up the holiday season by offering the Glow-in-the-Dark Wrapping Paper...

Apple iPod keyboard in the works?

Apple executives probably cast more than a single envious glance at the Razer Pro Type keyboard that fits their iPod digital audio player while looking extremely sleek and sexy. This has set them working on a similar keyboard that comes...

EZ105 Small Wonder from RCA

Digital camcorders are not exactly the smallest consumer electronics available, but RCA has managed to take miniaturization to the next level with their EZ105 Small Wonder. The Small Wonder is a simple MPEG 4 point-and-shoot camcorder that can store up...

TRENDnet USB WiFi adapter boosts signal

Not all notebooks are created equal, as some come with a more powerful integrated WiFi antenna than others. If you're notebook seems anemic when it comes to connecting to a WiFi network at acceptable speeds, perhaps the TEW-445UB 108Mbps High...


Prumie mouse with tilt guard

Vertical scrolling mice are the standard these days, but some people want more functionality which has led mouse manufacturers to introduce horizontal scroll wheels as well. Unfortunately, there are quite a number of people who cannot handle the horizontal scroll...

HP Crossfire packs quite a punch

As with most emerging products, the Internet is the ideal place to spread rumors about specifications and features, and this is no different for the HP IQ770 PC which is also known as the Crossfire. The Crossfire features a 19"...

Bring some footie action home

So you failed to snag yourself one of those neat Wii consoles that uses motion as one of the methods of gameplay, but fear not. You can still have a workout with the Connectv Football device (soccer to those living...

Airsoft Submachine Gun set to thrill

The Airsoft Submachine Gun with Laser Sight from ThinkGeek is one nifty toy that will definitely make any mature geek (that means 18 and older) rub his hands in glee. Capable of spitting out 240 rounds per minute, the Airsoft...

Insomniacs receive new hope

Those who are able to nod off the moment their head touches the pillow are extremely blessed, as insomniacs will attest to. Not being able to get some rest before the daily grind begins all over the next day can...

MusiQ MP3 player from BenQ

BenQ's latest MP3 player is a surefire way to attract fingerprints (and perhaps chicks) with its limited edition MusiQ that comes etched in two different designs to cater for both sexes. Guys and the fairer sex will get "Steel Wings"...

Uber cute name card holder dances

The Tomy Sunny Nohohon People Name Card Holder might have been around for a while (read review), but it still makes another great gift idea for this Christmas, featuring a cute Nohohon who sways its body left and right in...

DNA Robots bring sumo action home

Forget the Battling Sumo Wrestlers that aren't smart enough to evolve after each battle. The DNA Robots are a notch above the food chain, featuring the ability to pick up special attack and evasion moves with each victory. This...

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Nokia to launch N95 in Taiwan next Feb

Sources at Nokia Taiwan has revealed that around half of Nokia's N-Series cellphones which will see a 2007 launch in Taiwan will support the HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access) standard, and the Nokia N95 has the honor of being...

MX-400M does VoIP calls as well

MP3 players that come with digital cameras are old hat, and Median's MX-400M Media Player breaks new ground by offering VoIP support straight out of the box as long as it is connected to an Internet-enabled notebook or desktop computer....

NeonClick takes the Lego road

International Robotics has borrowed a page from Lego's book when it was developing the NeonClick which consists of individual, colored neon letters, numbers, symbols, and punctuations that are situated inside a transparent plastic case that are fire-resistant. You can snap...

Robotis Bioloid Multi-bot Robot Kit

The Bioloid Multi-bot Robot Kit is extremely interesting as it operates on a certain level of Lego-ness, enabling you to construct different robots with a single kit unlike other extremely rigid offerings in the market. The serial controlled servos...

Loop Wing Wind Turbine lowers bills

So you live in a swanky neighborhood where all the houses are fitted with beautiful, well decorated roofs, only to have you spoil the uniformity by placing one of these ghastly looking Loop Wing Wind Turbines from Japan. The E1500...

Mickey Mouse Mix Stick

There is virtually a non-existent line you can draw with most MP3 players of the same class these days as they come with all the basic features intact. In order to stand out and capture the attention of your market,...

C.A.T.S.eye tracking device

Covert Asset Tracking Systems Ltd, also known as C.A.T.S.eye, has a brand new tracking device that is small enough to be fitted discreetly into virtually any item of value, from notebooks to yachts. Sharing the approximate dimensions of a matchbox,...

Chromachron too advanced for 70s

Tian Harlan, a man who had a brilliant mind that combined both art and science seamlessly, created the Chromachron back in 1971, hoping that time was visualized with less rigidity. The Chromachron consists of a rotating disk with a pie-shaped...

Get some geek bling today

Geeks with girlfriends (is that ever an oxymoron) or geekess/geekettes will definitely need to take a look at this Joystick Necklace and seriously consider it as a present with Christmas just around the corner. This necklace eschews the same spirit...

Elecom M-D13UR is oddly shaped

Most computer mice that look good often are not ergonomic, but Elecom has turned that notion upside down by offering the M-D13UR wireless optical mouse that might look a little on the queer side and yet offers an unparalleled, comfortable...

November 29, 2006

Selector Mug for precise orders

You know those long afternoons that do not seem to end, especially after a heavy lunch? Why not spruce up your post-lunch drowsiness with a mug of coffee? There is always at least one resident office tea lady who is...

Nike C.O.R.E. Backpack iD loves iPods

Nike and Apple seem to know each other more intimately by the day with the C.O.R.E. Backpack iD that helps iPod owners place their beloved digital audio players in a safe place when traveling. The Backpack iD comes with a...

Hitachi HMP-G1 small and sleek

Hitachi of Japan has launched the HMP-G1 MP3 player, also known as the near-unpronounceable i.µ's. It comes in a sleek, black candybar design that looks set to attract both fingerprints and looks. Features include a 1GB flash memory capacity,...

Watchman device help prevent strokes

The next time your heart palpitates and you feel faint when you cast your eyes on a $1,200 keyboard, make sure you have the Watchman device installed inside your body beforehand. This medical gadget was designed to mechanically prevent the...

Gallardo burns rubber to clean floors

Ever wished the kids could get off their console-playing butts and start helping out around the house instead? As we all know, everybody has a price and perhaps this modified radio-controlled Lamborghini Gallardo will make them volunteer the next time...

Build your own cockpit

CH Products and Ergodex have unveiled the CH Multi Function Panel (MFP) that gives flight simulator pilots the necessary tools to design their very own cockpits by duplicating one from an existing aircraft or even build one from ground up....

No iPods for North Korea

It is interesting to note that North and South Korea are geographical neighbors (duh), the South Koreans are a technologically advanced lot and yet those living under the Kim Jong-Il regime suffer from starvation and oppression. The U.S. has moved...

Ancient supercomputer retrieved

Deep Blue, meet your ancestor. Historians of science have come to an agreement that the strange machinery which comes with bronze gears and a bunch of dials from an ancient shipwreck off the coast of Greece is a complex instrument...

Kenwood HD10GB7 almost outsizes Shuffle

Kenwood's HD10GB7 portable digital audio player claims to be the world's smallest 10GB hard drive-based player, measuring a mere 62mm x 44mm x 17mm, making it a wee bit larger than the iPod's tiny Shuffle. You can expect a battery...

Out with the old, in with the new

Wish you have the new Razer Tarantula gaming keyboard, only to be found short on cash? Razer is now offering a chance for you to own one for free, but it comes at a sacrifice. You will have to submit...

Optimus OLED keyboard drops color

Scanning through the Optimus Project blog revealed some pretty shocking news - firstly, the keyboard has dropped the color OLEDs that were in the original prototype, givnig users just two choices; namely black and white. While that might turn some...

Split Camera just for laughs

Have you ever met a person who looked pretty good from waist up, but anywhere from the groin area downwards is just pure lard? Apparently some of us have such a body shape, which is why the Split Camera comes...

Body-wired headphones from Sony

Wireless headphones are great in concept, but they do fall prey to the occasional disruption despite using a variety of transmission methods like infrared, radio spectrum, and even Bluetooth. Sony hopes to change the way we view headphones with the...

Eliminator thermoelectric system

Liquid cooling systems are officially passe as 2006 draws to a close with 2007 looming across the horizon. Although we do not yet have public transport to space and cars that cannot fly, at least your souped-up, overclocked computer will...

DOOM runs fine on OLPC

Being part of the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) software design team does have its perks as Christopher Blizzard and his bunch of zany friends can attest. They installed the original FPS-defining title DOOM of iD Software fame on the...

JVC DLA-RS1 Reference Series projector

JVC claims to have the grand daddy of all home-theater projectors by dropping the DLA-RS1 projector which comes with a whole bunch of technological advancements in addition to a previously unheard of contrast ratio of 15,000 to 1 minus the...

Digital Private Eye from Swann

The Digital Private Eye video camera and recorder from Swann disguises itself like an alarm passive infra-red device, making its task of keeping an eye on the surrounding area without looking the part. It comes with a built-in motion detector...

Turn your DS into a MIDI keyboard

You might think the Nintendo DS is a kiddy console, but that notion is thrown out of the window with the introduction of the DSMIDIWiFi, turning your fun loving DS' touch screen into a controller that sends wireless signals...

Rollertoaster concept to be a reality

The Rollertoaster you see on the right might look like the Wii sensor bar, but it is actually the brainchild of Singaporean designer Jaren Goh. This unique toaster has already picked up a 2006 Red Dot Award thanks to the...

Aigo F006A pretty in black

The Shuffle design has moved on to smaller and better things with the second generation, but Aigo still thinks there is some more mileage in the form factor by basing it's F006A MP3 player on the chewing gum design. What...

Ziricote Wooden Phone for the rich

I suppose when a nation has reached a certain level of development and have more than enough money to splurge on the extras, it is then that everyday appliances get the royal treatment by being bathed in gold or even...

Mvix MX-760HD goes wireless

As more and more homes get flooded with digital devices, it is a no-brainer that media centers in the living room are becoming a crucial part of the home entertainment set up. Mvix has a brand new wireless HD...

Samsung YP-K3 leaked

Samsung's YP-K3 is currently undergoing the Internet rumor mill treatment, and despite details about its specifications being extremely scant, what we do know is the YP-K3 will come with a 1.8" OLED display and an integrated FM tuner. The photo...

I-O Data launches WN-GDN/RS router

I-O Data of Japan has unveiled its latest three-way anal probe - or at least that's what it looks like at first glance. The WN-GDN/RS router supports the 802.11g and draft 802.11n standard for an extremely speedy and stable connection....

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LF-50 Commercial Food Waste Disposer

Korea is jumping on the environmental-friendly bandwagon with Loofenlee releasing the commercial food waste disposer, also known as the LF-50, at the recently concluded Eco Products Korea 2006 exhibition. This product targets commercial restaurants as well as other eateries, ensuring...

DoorLinX uses MP3 as doorbell tune

Looks like MP3s will soon take over the world at the rate things are going. From monotones to polyphonic ring tones and now MP3 ring tones, we now have the DoorLinX by Netstreams that holds any MP3 file up...

Shower Tap Radio makes bathtime fun

The Shower Tap Radio is the perfect device for those of you who love singing while taking a nice, cool shower but yet croak like a frog, opening yourself up to verbal disdain from the household. This waterproof gadget comes...

Backseat gaming enhanced with GPS

Most families these days often install some form of entertainment system in their vehicle, with a CD player being the bare minimum unless you are traveling with a bunch of karaoke lovers who adore practicing their numbers acapella-style. Gaming console...

Philips PET830 goes Tablet PC style

Finally, a portable DVD player that does not come in a clamshell format? Philips decided to go against the grain with the PET830 and have come up with a design that greatly impresses with a single glance. Other than standard...

Updates on Ecosol Powerstick

Thanks to our sharp-eyed readers who went the extra mile, we now have more information about the Ecosol Powerstick that we originally thought ran on solar power. This device is actually plugged to any available USB port where it will...

Spa Lights offers relaxing ambience

Turn up the romance meter by throwing in a handful of Spa Lights the next time you and your spouse unwind together in a bath. These lights are able to stick to the side of your bath in an orderly...

DreamArcades video arcade center

With Christmas just around the corner, any self-respecting geek will definitely fall for DreamArcades' 100" video arcade center. This behemoth will definitely be the pride and joy of any gamer as it comes with a wireless audio and video connection...

November 28, 2006

Free cellphones in Second Life

In a strange twist, YouNeverCall is now offering free cellphones to Second Life residents. These cellphones are more than a fun accessory as they can be used to call and send/receive text messages to your friends in the virtual world,...

Wrinkle Predictor machine from Brightex

Entrepreneur Raj Chhiibber plonked down a cool million from his own pocket last year to develop a face scanning device that is capable of detecting various skin-related disorders as well as predict when and where those dreaded wrinkles are going...

See-through technology being developed

Those of you with a voyeuristic streak will definitely look forward to the new technology that enables one to see right through clothing. Although such technology was designed for security purposes, you don't seriously expect it to remain in just...

RF Remote opens doorknobs and deadbolts

Since we have remote controlled gates, why not convert all locks in your house to a keyless entry system with the Remote-Controlled Deadbolt and Door Lock? Both systems can be controlled via a RF Remote, supporting up to 15 remotes...

Inforad Speed Camera Detector

Most docile people turn into speed demons automatically the moment they get into a car, following the adage "the driver in front is too slow, while the tailgating person is a maniac". Zoom down the highways without getting a speeding...

Green printer from Toshiba

Talk about a truly paperless environment has remained just that - talk. Apparently, the time is not right and neither is the technology groundwork there for us to live in a truly paperless society, but that doesn't mean initiatives...

New GPS systems from Bushnell

Bushnell has unveiled a couple of GPS navigational devices in the form of the ONIX 200 and the ONIX 200CR, where the latter boasts a 320 x 240 pixel color LCD dislay, while the former gets the black and...

Decorative mouse uses motion sensor

Walking through the virtual aisles of a Japanese online shopping mall can spring a few surprises at times, as evidenced by this weirdly shaped mouse that apparently can be used on various surfaces like sand, clay, rocks, and even waving...

iHome 2Go iH85 iPod speaker

iPod speakers are often unwieldy and bulky, but the iHome 2Go iH85 goes against the grain by coming in a protective, rubberized, water tumbler-shaped speaker which can be slung over your shoulder for unprecedented portability. Other than the cool form...

Flipperoo clock winds back the present

I believe that as the world gets more and more digitized, all things good and analog will be phased out in the near future. Why not grab yourself a piece of potential history by picking up the Flipperoo clock that...

Thermometer that does the talking

The next time a vegan pokes fun at you for digging into that nice, juicy steak, look him/her squarely in the eye and say "You eat vegetables only not because you love animals, but because you hate plants." Cooking...

Parking Timer Keychain

Don't you just hate it when you return to your vehicle after catching up on the past with a long-lost friend over multiple cups of coffee, only to find a parking ticket issued due to the fact that you failed...

Honeybees trained to sniff bombs

U.S. scientists at a weapons laboratory claim to have achieved a milestone by successfully training bees that are capable of sniffing out explosives, ushering a paradigm shift for U.S. homeland security and the Iraq war. These trained honeybees will use...

Big Max set to entertain

The Robovie-M V3, also known as the more pronounceable "Big Max", is one animated robot that comes in a lovely drilled-metal body to keep you entertained this holiday season in case everyone else is busy smooching with their other...

Vinyl CD-Rs from Verbatim

Have you moved on with the digital revolution, and yet hold a soft spot for the old? Perhaps these Vinyl CD-Rs from Verbatim might be able to placate your appetite for the old. These discs come with a grooved surface,...

Snapalarm Smoke Detector

The perfect amalgamation of form and function is what most gadget manufacturers strive to achieve, and the Snapalarm favors the former more as it doesn't require you to drill unsightly holes in your home before installation. Installing the Snapalarm smoke...

Reborg-Q to maintain law and order

Robots and humans will work together in Tokyo come mid-December, with the Reborg-Q robot relying on teamwork with human security guards to keep the peace at AquaCity shopping mall. The Reborg-Q weighs in at a hefty 90kgs, measuring 130cm x...

Annoy-a-tron drives people mad

Ever had an irritating colleague whom you just can't seem to get rid off? It is about time you got your own back with the Annoy-a-tron from ThinkGeek. This devilishly devious device comes in a thin and extremely small design...

Propeller Speakers a portable solution

Most of us have a portable audio player of some sort, but when it comes to compatible speakers, they are anything but portable. All that is set to change with the Propeller Speakers from BoysStuff.co.uk. This set of speakers come...

Every Audio Shower Mirror

Shower mirrors seem to get more sophisticated by the day, so the next time you are admiring your clean-shaven face in front of a mirror, why not groove to your favorite tunes as well? This Every Audio Shower Mirror was...

Ballbra for health purposes

The Australians have their Wonderjock, but Croatians are way ahead of them with the Ballbra. Although it might not come with any fancy technology incorporated into the fabric, the Ballbra is a pretty intimate piece of underwear that helps...

Trees shout for joy with erasable paper

Xerox and PARC (Palo Alto Research Center) have joined forces to develop an experimental printing technology that will usher in a new revolution, offering printouts that can last only a day before fading away into oblivion. This means the same...

Deals of the day

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Webcam that scares pants off user

Just when you thought you've seen it all, this webcam throws a spanner in the works by coming in a grotesque figure of a skull with an eye that glows in blue. Since the source is from a Chinese site,...

Real Wood keyboard and mouse set

Plastics might rule when it comes to making keyboards, but other elements have been used to create your everyday desktop input peripheral with the Fullmetal KB+TB coming in pure metal, while Red Save is offering a keyboard and mouse combo...

Mercedes develop anti-microsleep system

We humans experience microsleep whenever our body is pushed over the limit, and the signals often include burning eyes, frequently blinking eyes, and yawning. This is cool when you're safe at home, but for those on the road it could...

GPS device with 2 processors

Since computers come in dual processor configurations, the manufacturers of the Mappy Iti GPS navigation system decided to do the same thing as well by throwing in a couple of 200MHz Magic Eyes MMSP2 processor. This $400 GPS navigation system...

NeoTune headphones carry iPod nano

Getting an iPod will definitely boost your street cred, but it would be a fatal mistake to pair up your recent purchase with a pair of NeoTune headphones. This headphones are equipped with an iPod dock that makes you...

Save the world with your iPod

If you truly love the music and the environment around, then it would be best to pick up the Passchal iPod case that is made from recycled innertube of a truck tire. This unique iPod case looks extremely rugged and...

Nike Amp+ to complement Sports Kit

Nike and Apple are cozying up together once again to bring the mass consumer market a new wireless wristband device that enable runners to control their iPods without touching the Click-Wheel with sweat-soaked fingers. This wrist-mounted remote will be Bluetooth-enabled...

That's one large monitor from Siemens

If you think you're a bit hard up on screen real estate, why not throw in your resignation letter and get a job at Siemens instead? The humongous monitor you see on the right is actually composed from eight different...

LED mirror displays more than visage

Ever wished your mirror did more than just reflect and feed your narcissistic nature? Well, apparently there is the LED mirror that looks like any other ordinary bathroom mirror save for the extra caveat of having a scrolling LED message...

Zeroshock notebook backpack

Elecom of Japan is offering a notebook sleeve to keep your precious traveling companion safe and sound wherever you go. These Zeroshock sleeves are more than capable of protecting your notebook against the occasional shock and bump, and they now...

November 27, 2006

Concept Tag cellphone from NEC

Concept cellphones are often scrutinized because they represent the unseen future and things that could be, highlighting and addressing the shortcomings of today's generation of handsets while looking good. NEC engineers have developed a concept Tag cellphone that is made...

XNINE MMP X-500 MP3 player

Samsung's K5 digital audio player could possibly be tagged as one of the more innovative MP3 players to have been released in recent memory, and that might have sparked a flow of never-seen-before creativity amongst MP3 player manufacturers. The MMP...

Fujifilm Pivi MP-300 palm-sized printer

Ever since the world moved on to digital cameras in favor of traditional film cameras, we see fewer and fewer people printing photos and storing them in photo albums for posterity, prefering instead to save their memories in an electronic format....

KIDSKEY keyobard is color-coded

Getting kids started off with the most basic of typing skills is essential today as they are exposed to computers at younger ages compared to ancient relics like me. Califone is offering the KIDSKEY keyboard that comes with a whole...

Emergency Flashcard scare off weirdos

Those who prefer to take a long walk back home instead of hitching a ride from a co-worker or spending extra hailing a cab would do well to take the necessary precautions against any untoward elements such as muggers and...

Go-Kart track in a briefcase

Go-Kart racing is often a memorable experience for most children, but as they grow up, they lose sight of what it means to have fun. The Briefcase Go-Kart Track looks like any other normal business briefcase, but it comes...

SysOn CF Memory III GPS unit

If you're one who is stubbornly resisting a smartphone or PDA upgrade and still sticking with your Compact Flash-only device and yet want the modern amenity that is called GPS, the perfect solution would be using SysOn's CF Memory III...

Trash can PC mod

Fancy this - a trash can PC that actually plays games and does all your spreadsheets and documents in a cinch. This modification comes in the shape of a trash can with the traditional silver color and cannot be purchased...

Clarins anti-radiation facial spray

Clarins, the company that aims to make every woman beautiful with its line of cosmetics and beauty regimes, will launch what it claims to be the world's first spray that will be able to protect one's skin from the electromagnetic...

JVC HA-NC80 dual-mode headphones

JVC has unveiled a pair of headphones that offer two modes which can be used depending on the mode of transport you're currently on. The HA-NC80 noise-canceling headphones' Wide Mode targets those who are flying in the air, while the...

Credit Card Alarm for forgetful types

Credit card fraud is something everyone fears as you never know who might clone your card during payment, so why not pick up the Credit Card Alarm just to be on the safe side? This device is actually an intelligent...

First virtual millionaire is Anshe Chung

The Second Life game economic bubble could burst very soon despite hitting new highs with Anshe Chung being the first virtual millionaire. Anshe is actually a real-estate tycoon who made her first million in the game itself, whereby her holdings...

Laundry Wall concept from Whirlpool

Doing your laundry can be quite a tedious chore as you are required to separate your whites from your colors, but Whirlpool has a concept that will relegate that problem to extinction should the prototype ever be put into production....

Full metal keyboard

Those who grew up in dark and dank arcades will definitely remember the trackball which was used in the classic Missile Command game. Somebody in Japan decided to cook up a fully metal keyboard with a similar trackball, christening...

DUALphone 3088 the no-frills VoIP phone

Making VoIPphone calls has never been this easy with the introduction of the DUALphone 3088. This communications device enables users to make extremely cheap VoIP calls via landlines using SkyeOut, as well as free calls to other Skype users...

XFPS 360 for easier FPS play

Despite all the motion sensing hullabaloo that is going around at this moment, there is still no better way to play first person shooters than using the traditional keyboard and mouse set up. This is why most console games suffer...

Nyko Charger Grips for PSP

The Charger Grips from Nyko make your PSP look more like a DualShock controller than anything else, although they do not come with any vibrating function to enhance the games that you are engrossed in. In addition to offering a...

Umbrella moves on to Web 2.0

Most of us dread being caught in a heavy downpour, but Japanese scientists have managed to develop an umbrella that is capable of surfing the Internet. This extremely sophisticated umbrella comes with a built-in digital camera, WiFi connectivity, and an...

Cough Silencer takes sound from coughs

Any of you who are bird watching enthusiasts or love hunting will definitely need to pick up the Cough Silencer from Cabellas. This unique device is capable of absorbing sound waves from your cough while letting air pass through, giving...

Hello Kitty DVD player in pink

You might have failed to score the Wii since its launch, but for all you slot loading aficionados, there is always the Hello Kitty slot-loading DVD player to fix your weird fetish. This progressive scan DVD player comes in a...

Forgetful passengers leave stuff in taxis

Taxis are a hotbed for lost and misplaced gadgets, according to a global survey of 2,000 taxi drivers from 11 major cities around the world. Each year, thousands of cellphones, PDAs, notebooks, and USB flash drives are left behind as...

Deals of the day

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Pink ball plays MP3s

Most devices these days come with built-in MP3 capability, which is a good thing. The proliferation of this function would mean more people purchasing tunes off the Net, which results in a better bottom line for record companies and artists...

Nokia, Lamborghini team up

Nokia and Lamborghini have teamed up to create the limited edition Lamborghini Nokia 8800 Sirocco cellphone. Expect features like the 262k color TFT scratch-resistant display, a 2 megapixel camera, 128MB of internal memory, and Bluetooth connectivity to remain along with...

AmberWatch Child Safety alarm & watch

The AmberWatch Child Safety alarm and watch is a pretty nifty device that helps keep your child safe in view of today's sick and twisted world where adults pose the most danger. Pressing the alarm buttons will send out a...

Jura-Capresso Z-Series Cup Warmer

Many of us pick up the coffee habit when we start working as it takes more than just a loud alarm clock to get our internal engines revving. There is nothing quite like a cup of Joe to kick start...

New e-book reader from eREAD

There is just something about e-books that never really made e-book readers fly off the shelves, mainly due to the lack of a killer application and an affordable entry price. eREAD from China has released the STAReBOOK which utilizes the...

Motion sensor speakers from Japan

e-Revolution from Japan has jumped on the motion sensor bandwagon by releasing a pair of speakers that does not come with any visible volume control knob - you have to raise your hand to increase the volume and vice versa...

The iPhone Will Save Nothing

This article suggests that the iPhone might “get US buyers savvy to the idea of buying full priced unlocked phones” instead of getting subsidized phones. This could “Save the Handset Business” (from the carriers). It’s an interesting subject and I...

November 26, 2006

Memorysolution Lavod MP3 player

Here's a tiny MP3 player that will definitely rock the boat of those who love ultra-portable devices - the long-winded Lavod LFA-262B from Memorysolution. Measuring a mere 84mm x 28mm x 11mm and weighing just 28 grams, the Lavod LFA-262B...

VTech Nitro Vision educational console

You might have failed to snag a next-generation console for your kids back home over the weekend, but you can always console yourself (and them) by picking up an electronic educational tool in the form of VTech's Nitro Vision. This...

USB flash drive in bowling ball

How many of us have actually left our USB flash drives inside our pants pockets accidentally without realizing the grave error until the said pair of pants returns from the laundrette? Chris Spurgeon is sick and tired of losing his...

MSI unveils M677 crystal-laced notebook

Kill two birds with a single stone this holiday season if your girlfriend or wife is technologically inclined. The MSI M677 notebook comes dotted with crystals to give it that sparkling look. This is the first model in MSI's Crystal...

WidowPC creates special WoW PC

World of Warcraft has turned the lives of many people upside down due to the high level of addictiveness, but there are new gamers jumping on the bandwagon each day. In view of an ever growing subscriber base, WidowPC...

Gold USB hub recovered from sunken ship

Ahoy, matey! That's some pretty good rum the Japanese have been drinking in order to produce a USB hub that comes in the shape of a gold ingot. You won't be using carats to weigh this piece of treasure...

Philips CD5351S DECT cordless phone

Isn't it strange how cellphones have advanced way beyond the house phone? Philips decided to even out the odds by introducing the CD5351S DECT cordless phone. Although the 4,096 color CSTN display is reminiscent of first generation color screen...

Bedside Radio does it all

With all the knobs, dials, and buttons plastered all over the Police Scanner/Weather/Atomic Clock Radio from Hammacher, you would probably think a Masters degree is required before operating one of these. Thankfully, it is pretty simple to use as this...

Pocket Plasma responds to sounds

For those of you who are having troubles trying to make new friends just because you're labeled as "uncool", perhaps the Pocket Plasma will be able to help you out. No, it won't adjust your poor posture from a lifetime...

Rumors of HTC Cavalier abound

It is widely rumored that the HTC Excalibur will be replaced by a more capable smartphone which is able to hold its own against the likes of Samsung's i600 series and the Motorola Q (read review). Dubbed the HTC Cavalier,...

Power Adapter Bug

If you're furious at your ex for giving you the drop recently and wonder who the secret usurper is, why not plant a bug when you head over to remove your things? This innocent looking mains adapter comes with an integrated...

Alarm clock marries USB hub

USB ports are a necessity these days unlike the past where motherboard manufacturers threw in a mere couple. With plenty of USB gadgets flooding the market, most PC users will have at least a USB hub to help them cope....

Multipot Personal Electric Charger

Scouring the Net nets us some great finds on occasion, and the Multipot Personal Electric Charger is one of them. It is primarily a lamp that brightens up your surrounding environment in a soothing light, while containing five hidden power...

Accurian Alarm Clock for iPod

You know how uninspiring all the other iPod alarm clocks in the market are? Radio Shack is offering an interesting mix of both the old and the new with the Accurian Alarm Clock for iPod. It comes in the classic...

LaserJet P2015 comes in gold

The gold-plated LaserJet P2015 from HP is just a one-off product after the cloned King Midas and his golden touch. It is currently going up for auction for $300 a pop, but that is chump change when you compare it...

Arbor MIL-6600 tablet PC one tough nut

Rugged devices are often the domain of the rich as everyday blokes like you and I won't be able to afford them. What is even more interesting would be the fact that these rugged gadgets and gizmos would often...

Smart homes in South Korea

We know how South Koreans are an advanced lot, and they gain yet another feather in the cap with more than a century of homes equipped with smart technology dotting the landscape and another 30,000 in the works. These new...

iTransmitter for your iPod

The iPod is not indigenous to every single urban situation as you have been led to believe, although there are more and more accessories churned out by the day that makes it adapt to life beyond the pocket. The iTransmitter...

A couple of iPod speakers for the soul

Having a sexy digital audio player is just not enough, you've got to make sure that there are enough after market accessories to keep your MP3 player looking fresh and chic with the times, and the iPod is extremely...

November 25, 2006

Win a Pioneer AVIC-D2 Navigation System

A fully integrated GPS looks better in a car, but it is also really expensive. Ubergizmo readers can enter this sweepstakes and get a chance to win a state of the art in-car navigation system. This is your chance...

R/C Mini Mario Kart Advance Set Review

Ahh - Mario Kart. Who could forget one of the most memorable karting games that was ever produced on a home console with the introduction of Super Mario Kart back in the heydays of the Super Nintendo Entertainment System?...

November 22, 2006

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EZL holds portable media player up

We all know how crappy in-flight entertainment is, so why not carry a whole bunch of videos with you the next time you board a long haul flight? Unfortunately, holding the iPod (or any other object for that matter) in...

GamerBus boasts 16 Xbox 360s

Those who commute to work or school on a bus on a daily basis will find the experience to be extremely boring overall, in addition to getting on the same ride with some really weird characters. Thankfully, we have the...

Peli i1010 iPod case

I just love it when companies are able to offer lifetime guarantees for their products as it shows that they put in a lot of thought and care during the manufacturing process in order to give you the best quality...

VoIP Station from Canyon

Conference calls have taken the VoIP route and moved from offices worldwide into our homes now. Canyon's new VoIP Station does not target the traditional suit and tie get up, but it focuses on the family instead. Boasting high-end technology...

Dual-Zone Heated Cargos warms nuts

With winter looming on the horizon in most parts these days, it would be prudent to go about clothed comfortably in order not to freeze your butt off outdoors. This pair of khaki-colored cargo pants might look boring to you...

Sigma SGM2 mouse looks weird

You might think that ergonomic mice look pretty weird in their various designs as with this presentation device that doubles up as a mouse. The Sigma SGM2 mouse might look like a gigantic hearing aid, but it works pretty well...

Frwd logs and analyzes activity

Those who lead an athletic lifestyle will be thrilled to know that the Frwd sports computer is one device that can measure, show, and record virtually everything essential to the current workout you are going through. It is suitable for...

1000100101 watch now available

Remember those sci-fi shows back in the 60s and early 70s? Most control panels had switches of all manner as well as blinking LEDs that confound the average human mind. What you see on the right is called the 1000100101,...

Custom made optical mice

Get the geek in your life something different this Christmas with the customized mouse from Slava Tyukalov. Apparently, the designer has cobbled together an optical mouse made from materials that were traditionally used by NASA and different space agencies. Each...

Tilt Sensor watch kinetically charged

Those who missed out on a Nintendo Wii during the recent console launch can still pick up a device that comes with some form of motion sensor within. The Tilt Sensor LED watch might not feature Zelda and some furious...

T-Mobile Dash Review

I had the opportunity to use the T-mobile Dash –also known as HTC S620- for half a day and I have to say that I liked what I saw. First, the device is cute and feels great in my hand....

November 21, 2006

Nintendo launches official MP3 player

Back in the days before there ever was an official MP3 player for the Nintendo DS, there existed the highly adaptable Play-Yan device that works on the DS as well as all versions of the Game Boy Advance. Nintendo has...

Digital Compass Watch for outdoor types

Those of you who are outdoor enthusiasts will definitely require a hardy, portable GPS system as well as a compass, but we know how having a backup gives us a sense of mind. The Digital Compass Watch does not only...

Fujitsu launches Stylistic ST5100 tablet

Fujitsu's latest Tablet notebook, the Stylistic ST5100 certainly looks extremely captivating with slick, cleanly designed lines all over. It is powered by an Intel U2500 1.06GHz processor and is capable of carrying up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM for your...

Mini Power Minder helps save power

Here's yet another power saving tip - the Mini Power Minder is a great tool for those who keep on forgetting to turn off gadgets and home appliances whenever they're done with a particular task. This unique gadget is plugged...

SoundArt marries speakers with photos

SoundArt from U.K. are a pretty inventive lot, harmoniously blending state-of-the-art home entertainment technology with some modern art to spruce up your living space. SoundArt is capable of making canvas stereo speakers from selected photographs, while music is delivered via...

Signal Sorcerer for road sorcery

The Signal Sorcerer helps you weave some magic while on the road, as it is capable of influencing traffic lights that work on an inductive loop system which is buried within the asphalt at an intersection. These systems will detect...

Clarion launches new navigation system

Clarion's new NAX970HD navigation system looks more like a portable DVD player in its elongated, horizontal shape. This hard-drive based system is actually just the brains for the satellite navigation system, as it will complement the MAX675VD module which...

Fabric that controls wheelchair

Wheelchair-bound patients are sometimes frustrated by their lack of mobility, especially those whose movements are limited to the head and shoulders only. Researchers at the Northwestern University's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation have succesfully developed a high-tech fabric which...

Apple Pro Mouse turned into belt buckle

After his Apple Pro Mouse broke down and gave up the ghost, Courtney decided to pry it open and see how the ghost in the shell looks like before disposing of it permanently. Apparently halfway though his discovery, he realized...

Big Ben LED wall clock

You know what normally curtails the holiday season - plenty of food and even more booze to keep you going through the night with slurred speech and revealing embarassing secrets about yourself to total strangers just because you can't...

Full Page Illuminator for night owls

So you have not yet made the jump to electronic books and still treasure the magic of flipping through a gripping paperback like I do through the wee hours of the morning. The bedside lamp is much too harsh and...

SIM2 Multimedia Domino D80 projector

The home theater crowd are pretty blessed this year with the arrival of the long-awaited 1080p HDTV sets, but there is still something about a projector that dwarfs your spanking new 42" flat panel display. The SIM2 Multimedia Domino D80...

SanDisk releases Wii gaming card

The people at SanDisk sure move fast when it comes to developing products for newly released devices. Take the Nintendo Wii for instance - it was released just last Sunday and there are already SanDisk SD cards made specifically for...

911 rCard could save your life

Saving a life during an emergency depends on many factors, but you can do your part by carrying the 911 rCard that stores your entire medication and health history which will go a long way in assisting doctors and EMTs...

Palm CEO: Future of the Treo, iPhone thoughts

A bunch of Windows Mobile 5 devices are coming out for Christmas and it's a good time to have Jean-Baptiste Su from The French News Agency ask Palm’s CEO, Ed Colligan, about how Palm intends to differentiate Treo devices...

Cosmo Hydromassage Whirlpool Bathtub

You would think that the bathtub is meant to be a peaceful sanctuary, far from the influences of the MTV generation and garbage spewed by the idiot box, but apparently Di Vapor thinks otherwise by building the Cosmo Hydromassage Whirlpool...

Turning off PC save you dough

Are your power bills getting you down? If so, one of the biggest culprits could be the very computer you're using at this moment. Since the typical desktop computer consumes approximately 400 watts of energy per hour, at a...

i-Station mini launched

It is strange to note that most companies are starting to churn out tiny video-capable players after the unprecedented success of iRiver's Clix and the Meizu M6. i-Station is well known for their line of portable media players that come...

New U.S. Robotics Skype webcam

U.S. Robotics announced their USR9640 USR Mini Cam for Skype yesterday, making it the latest addition to a growing number of Skype-certified devices such as USB handsets, speakerphones, and a cordless dual phone. The USR9640 USR Mini Cam comes with...

Mousepad that requires just a hand

Fancy this - a mousepad that does not require any mouse. All you need is your hand, so you can't get any more ergonomic than that although it will definitely take some getting used to. QinetiQ's unique pad is capable...

Panasonic WV-NP1000 camera

Panasonic has unveiled its latest color network camera that is more suited toward high-profile applications and public places such as banks, office buildings, airports, shopping malls, and schools. The WV-NP1000 comes with a 1.25 megapixel CCD sensor and supports...

iSee 360i brings video to older iPods

Those who are proud owners of iPod Videos and other portable media players need not read any further, as the iSee 360i is a device that targets 4G iPod owners who missed the video boat by a generation. The iSee...

Superior Lady Diamond MP3 Watch

Don't be misled by the name - the Superior Lady Diamond MP3 Watch does not come adorned with real diamonds, but on the other hand it is not too tacky in the looks department and is decent enough to be...

Cops get fingerprinting devices

Bobbies in England seem to be having a good time - first they get tiny helmet-mounted cameras to help them on their patrols, and now both them and their Welsh counterparts are equipped with portable gadgets that are linked to...

Turbolinux Wizpy different from others

How many digital audio players have we covered that feature the same old stuff, with the only difference being the price as well as design? The Turbolinux Wizpy is different from the rest of the muck in the market at...

Deals of the day

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Tekuteku Angel Pocket pedometer game

If you're a person who loves taking walks instead of hitching a short cab ride to your destination, perhaps picking up the Tekuteku Angel Pocket would do you a world of good. This game is kinetically powered, which means the...

Password Journal takes Open Sesame road

Let's face the fact that you can never function in a 100% paperless environment, as there is just something about the allure of paper in our lives. Despite the fact that blogs and online journals have exploded exponentially across the...

Darth Vader all stiff this holidays

Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith and right hand man of Emperor Palpatine has apparently found joy by moving from cracking nuts of human origin to walnuts as the holiday season draws near. Handcrafted from different European hardwoods, this...

London cops to use helmet cameras

London is set to be a safer place as police officers there will soon be equipped with head-mounted video cameras in an effort to clamp down on anti-social behavior which damages the city's reputation. At press time, a team of...

Samsung takes thinnest LCD crown

Yikes! We leave engineers to themselves and they have managed to conjure up what looks like magic. Apparently the good folks at Samsung have broken the record of the world's thinnest mobile LCD display, clocking in a mere 1.23mm, which...

Pentax celebrates with LX Gold camera

Looks like King Midas dropped by the Pentax office and offered his magical touch that turned the LX Gold camera into, uh, gold. If only he made a stop at recording studios around the world since we seem to get...

Ubiko could replace humans one day

Ubix of Japan has developed a new robot which is known as Ubiko. It's inventors have a pretty lofty target for the Ubiko - it is meant to replace humans for various grunt tasks such as welcomnig clients and promoting...

iBeam Speaker Dock looking good

Sharper Image is carrying the iBeam Speaker Dock for the iPod that will definitely spruce up your house this holiday season with its futuristic design. This horizontal system is compatible with virtually all dockable iPod models, courtesy of its integrated...

Grill-n-Chill Tailgating Grill

Winter might be nipping at our heels, but let that be no excuse to miss out on the last backyard barbeque party of the year. Make the event a memorable one with the Grill-n-Chill Tailgating Grill from Costco.com. This...

Memory card reader cleaner

Remember the good old days where we used to have floppy disk drive cleaners along with bottles of cleaning solution? Well, apparently the non-movable memory cards also carry some form of dust with them each time when they're inserted into...

November 20, 2006

Invasion of the Hello Kitty cellphones

There are some irrefutable facts of life, and the never-ending madness that surrounds Hello Kitty products is one of them. OKWAP of Taiwan is currently offering four Hello Kitty cellphones that might have been around for quite some time...

Avic-D3 set to make a splash next March

We revisited the ageing, entry-level Avic-D2 yesterday in anticipation of the Avic-D3 which will be released in March next year. This natural successor comes with a huge 6.1" touchscreen display with customizable illumination to match the dashboard of virtually any...

Avic-S1 ends up on a bike

The Pioneer Avic-S1 might have been around for quite some time already, but sharper users have decided not to restrict this GPS navigation device to just a car, mounting it on a bicycle instead. All that is needed for this...

USB Mouse with integrated card reader

Although most PCs these days come with a built-in memory card reader, there are always the oddballs who have not yet moved on with the times. Save some precious desk space with this USB-powered optical mouse that ships with an...

AirPod personal air purifier

At first glance (both the design and the name), you might think that the AirPod is yet another iPod speaker dock system that looks just plain ugly. Well, the truth is you are right about the latter, as the AirPod...

Thanko keeps you warm this winter

Who needs a significant other to keep them warm during this cold winter season? Certainly not me - bah, humbug! After all, I'm well equipped with gadgets from Thanko that will keep me comfortably toasty until the snow thaws....

JukeDock lights up your pad

Pressure Drop aims to bring some mystifying lights into your living space with the $100 JukeDock. This system enables you to hook up your iPod to various household appliances like the TV, stereo, and even computer. The JukeDock is compatible...

Urilift the hidden toilet

Looks like most cities around the world have a healthy night life, but all that boozing leaves much to be desired in terms of cleaniness the next morning as council workers have to clean up all the puke and random...

InstantVideo To Go is super fast

The InstantVideo To Go device might look like a USB TV dongle at first glance, but it is actually a H.264 hardware accelerator that will send a smile to the faces of iPod Video and PSP owners. This dongle...

Verté chair for proper posture

Sitting down in front of a PC for the entire day to earn some dough to pay off your never-ending pile of bills could have some negative long term effects on your health, especially more so if you do...

New Cingular card does it all

If you're not a Cingular customer living in a bustling metropolis that is compatible with the carrier's 3G service, there's no point in reading any further. The Sierra Wireless Aircard 875 is an expansion card for those who love to...

Wave-on releases 5.1 headphones

Wave-on has launched the AON MDH-501H/D headphones that boast real 5.1 channels of sound, targeting gamers whose consoles are equipped with an integrated Dolby decoder. The great thing about this headphones is its compatibility with a whole host of different...

TrioBike - a green way to get around

With the rising costs of fuel worldwide (no) thanks to selfish politicians who cannot find any smoking gun, using a bicycle where possible is an alternative for most people. Not only is it healthier, you cut down on gas...

Creative X-Fi Sound System Z600

The Zen Vision: M will finally receive a worthy speaker dock system with the release of the new X-Fi Sound System Z600 from Creative. This beautiful device will retail for approximately $400 and holds the honor of being Creative's...

i-Stick senses falls

German scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Development have successfully developed the i-Stick, an intelligent walking stick that is capable of ringing up the nearest ambulance should the owner fall over. This unique device comes with a built-in...

Savit Micro's all-seeing VIJEeye

Savit Micro has finally released the much-awaited VIJEeye webcam across retail stores in Korea. This is no ordinary 1.3 megapixel webcam, as it comes with a magnetized base that makes it extremely easy to swivel the camera according to the...

Rumor of Sony Ericsson Ai

There is word going around that Sony Ericsson's upcoming handset, known as the Ai, will go head to head with Motorola's KRZR. The rumored Ai is said to be 3G UMTS compatible and feature a 2 megapixel camera. The stealthy...

Panasonic P702iD reveals mood

If you're one confused person and do not know how you're supposed to feel at the moment, we strongly recommend you take the next flight to Japan and pick up the Panasonic P702iD cellphone for yourself. Developed by Panasonic and...

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SmartFinder locates lost objects

Research shows that the amount of time the average human spends looking for a misplaced item over the course of a lifetime is one year, so why not put that time to better use with the help of a SmartFinder?...

Digital babysitter for new moms

Fancy having a wearable babysitter that helps working moms worldwide monitor their bundle of joy's surroundings and environment? This digital device was recently demonstrated at the Ubiquitous Fashionable Computer 2006 show. Special sensors that are attached to the babies' diaper...

Netoy goes toe to toe with Nabaztag

Izi Robotics has lifted the curtain on the Netoy, a robot that functions pretty much like a Nabaztag. The Netoy is capable of connecting to the Internet and download various information such as weather reports, the latest happenings around the...

Friction-free Hover Mouse

We've heard of hovercraft traversing virtually any kind of terrain without any problems, but the idea of a hovering mouse takes some time to sink in. CrazyPC has come up with a unique computer peripheral that targets hardcore gamers...

Teksta V2 Robotic Puppy

Robotic pets are really something, and they won't leave you with a sense of loss associated with normal, breathing pets that kick the proverbial bucket. The Teksta V2 Robotic Puppy looks very much like Sony's extinct, er...discontinued Aibo, retailing for...

Sharp Papyrus ships with TV tuner

You can be sure that students these days have it much better than their forefathers with the advent of electronic items that offer a much more interactive method of learning. Sharp has come up with the first Japanese and Japanese-English...

USB-powered Smokeless Ashtray

Ask any non-smoker and they will tell you that they detest the smell of cigarette smoke clinging on to their freshly pressed clothes, while going home from a smoky social event requires one to take a thorough head-to-toe bath. If...

November 19, 2006

Jacket with shocking results

You have absolutely no idea how many wackos there are patroling our streets these days, and women are more often victims of assault cases on the street. Why not purchase some protection that is not as obvious as a...

Pioneer Avic-D2 in-car GPS system

Pioneer's Avic-D2 in-dash navigation/entertainment system is an entry level model for vehicles that feature more than enough functions to keep the average motorist happy. The 6.5" LCD display is lovely to look at and easy on the eyes, and the...

Stone Age mouse unearthed

Add some Stone Age touch to the most modern computer desktop and what do you get? A stone mouse, courtesy of a design studio from Russia. MAKE is convinced that this mouse is actually made from cleverly cut pieces of...

Floating Duck Radio quacks news

I wonder how did the obsession for floating rubber ducks enter our psyches - why a duck and not other aquatic birds like swans or geese, or to push the creative license a little further, a frog on a lily...

KaionWAVE washes without water

Electrolux has a brand new washing machine that does not use water to keep your clothes clean, an idea that will definitely not find any buyers among the older folk who believe that there is nothing better than a hard...

Entertain-O-Fridge from LG

Refrigerators are getting more and more advanced, boasting Internet connectivity and broadcast TV. LG has been churning out some pretty interesting models for the kitchen in the past, and they now have unveiled a model that does not come with...

Dora Aquapet hits Amazon

Have you thought of a Christmas present to get for your kids back home? Does the thought of a $600 dollar console evoke memories of the last heart attack? If your home houses pre-teens, why not save some serious dough...

Wovel makes shoveling a snap

Snow is starting to fall and you are then presented with another reason to have kids - you wouldn't want to be out in the cold shoveling snow now, do you? The Wovel comes with a modern twist, enabling you...

Addonics eSATA to USB 2.0 converter

Notebooks that do not come with an eSATA port cannot be used with eSATA hard drives, although all that can be changed by picking up the eSATA to USB 2.0 converter from Addonics. Although you will suffer from some...

Broken CD player finds new life on wall

They say necessity is the mother of all invention, and that truth couldn't be epitomized more than Andrew Peleikis' CD walkman which he purchased from Walmart for a mere $30. After having acquainted itself with a concrete walkway, the case...

Toshiba Gigabeat S runs amok

Looks like this Toshiba Gigabeat S has had a little too much to drink and acted totally out of character. Jason Dunn of Digital Media Thoughts realized his Gigabeat S was running low on power despite being in standy mode,...

Ronda Media Chair surfs Internet

The Ronda Media Chair is just the chair for executives who were born and bred in the electronic generation, where they eschew the morning papers in favor of reading news off their 3G-powered cellphones while being driven in a BMW...

PC Drawer stores secrets, candy

There has been some pretty innovations when it comes to finding a place to secure your valuables at home or at the office where no enterprising thief or annoying colleague would ever look for. Other than the CD jewel case...

Ixos Disco Cube grooves to iPod

iPod docks and speakers are dime a dozen, and the only difference between entry-level and mid-range models are their designs. Ixos has unveiled a unique speaker dock system that brings a modern version of the shiny disco ball back into...

New security robot from China

Chinese scientists have successfully worked on a robot that helps ensure public places remain safe. This unique robot is capable of patrolling residential zones, airports, warehouses, departmental stores, and various other public places. Using a two wheel differential drive system...

Xell Bible Player does MP3 too

Xell of Korea has come up with a unique portable media player that literally carries the Word of God insde. This 'pious' device does away with carrying a thick Bible that degenerates over the years of flipping and underlining in...

Cowon D2 portable media player

Cowon's latest mini portable media player is a joy to look at, with the words portable media player clearly emblazoned across on the side in case clueless folks out there think it is a mere digital audio player. Available in...

November 18, 2006

Win a Pioneer Navigation System - #2

This is a reminder that Ubergizmo readers can enter this sweepstakes and get a chance to win a state of the art in-car navigation system (the Pioneer AVIC-D2 In-Dash Navigation System). For more information on Pioneer navigation systems, please...

November 17, 2006

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USB-powered aquariums

We all know that traditional aquariums are powered by electricty, but USB-powered aquariums?! Apparently they've been in the market for quite a while now, and this new iteration come with a lovely transparent plastic frame on each side which...

Solar-powered cellphone prototype

How many times have you talked on a cellphone, only to run out of juice at the most crucial moments? Telecommunications giant DoCoMo of Japan are currently working on a prototype of a hybrid cellphone that comes with built-in solar...

Bookmark Dictionary for the clueless

There is no better way to learn a new language than to thumb through a book and immerse yourself in the nuances of the grammar and sentence structure. Unfortunately, most beginners have a spartan vocabulary to begin with, requiring them...

NVE 100B vibrating headphones

The NVE 100B Bluetooth-enabled stereo headphones look pretty ordinary until you realize that there is no need to insert the entire headphones in your ear for a pure listening experience. All you need to do is wear it like an...

Flexible LED showcased

Aving has picked up this interesting Flexible OLED, also known as FOLED at the Next Generation Computing Show 2006 in Korea. This was apparently presented by the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), and they showcased a variety of situations...

Power Zoom Vanity Mirror with zoom

You know how it is when you plant your bottom down in the morning while preparing your make-up. Sometimes, the mirror just doesn't quite cut it as you go about dressing yourself up by instinct. Having multiple mirrors in a...

Portable Penguin Speakers escape cold

Aren't these just the most adorable speakers you have ever laid your eyes on? There is something about the penguins' bulbous eyes that melt the heart. Other than the impossibly cute looks, the speakers are actually pretty ordinary, hooking up...

Pre-Lit Christmas Tree solves tangles

Christmas is creeping up on us just around the corner, and it is time to break out the good old plastic tree and Christmas lights. Unfortunately, trying to untangle the knots that developed by itself in the attic is harder...

Say Hello, Kitty and smile

Here's something for all your Hello Kitty aficionados who have this strange fetish for a ribboned cat. The DC500 Hello Kitty is a no-frills 5 megapixel digital camera that will appeal to kids. Features include a 2" color display that...

MP3 player with pedometer and radio

Most of us often carry a portable MP3 player with us when we pound the pavement in our daily exercise regime, while a pedometer helps keep count of how many blocks we have gone. Hammacher has a brand new device...

Tenbuno introduces dual display LCDs

Woojin of Korea has unveiled the Tenbuno LCD monitor that takes after the Nintendo DS by introducing a couple of screens in a single device. The main display measures 19" in size, while the sub-screen is a mere 8.4". The...

!Tude Electroluminescent Earphones

It is bad enough if your iPod is encased in a poorly designed enclosure, you don't have to traumatize people with earphones that actually light up according to the groove of the currently playing tune. Known as the !Tude...

November 16, 2006

Give up your coins, boy!

Here's a device that will definitely help your child save money. This Talking Robot Bank is smart enough to recognize the value of each coin dropped into its slot, announcing the value. Pressing the "Balance" button will result in an...

University Challenge in a box

University Challenge is one of the better quiz shows around in the U.K., and it pits the best brains in the country against each other in a fast-paced, heart pounding format. If you look beyond the cheap production values, you...

SlingPlayer now works with 3G phones

The SlingBox device has now matured and is compatible with 3G cellphones. SlingMedia has announced a partnership with 3, and those living in the U.K. will be the first beneficiaries of this move as they can use the SlingPlayer on...

We won't have legs soon

I forsee that as more and more human transporting devices are marketed to the public, a higher adoption rate will see humans devolve with time, turning what we call legs at the moment into a vestigial appendage many millenia down...

Melitta Smart Mill & Brew Coffee Maker

MSN Direct and Melitta has gone to bed together, and the fruit of their loins is the Melitta Smart Mill & Brew Coffee Maker, a whole-bean coffeemaker that is capable of displaying the weather in real time in addition to...

MP3 Cube Alarm Clock offers alternative

Some of you might prefer to be awakened gently, as sudden jolts will definitely take a toll on your heart. Others prefer to have their favorite song fill the air while being roused from slumber - the MP3 Cube Alarm...

Phillar Vision Navigator for Europe

Phillar from Holland has unveiled a new GPS navigation system that will leave your tongue tied in a bunch - the PVST-SPN350 Phillar Vision Navigator. This portable GPS navigation system comes with a 3.5" touchscreen 262k color display, a stylus,...

Homemade tortoise locator

Here's a neat manner to keep track of your pet tortoise whenever you let it roam around the garden. There is no need for some fancy-pants GPS locator which costs a handsome amount - all Myrtlebaggins did was to strap...

Special edition Saitek Eclipse 2

You could say that the Saitek Eclipse 2 keyboard is one of the more unique gaming keyboards available in the marketplace and it remains to be seen that the user changeable lighting colors are yet to be duplicated. In order...

Black Diamond EH308 PMP

What's black, plays both video and audio files, and looks totally hip? Here's a clue - the answer does not start with a vowel. The Black Diamond EH308 portable media player from Thompson is what we're looking at. This glossy,...

ION Educational Gaming System

The living room is a battleground for your attention, with upcoming console releases and new HDTV sets that are guaranteed to make even the manliest wallet weep. Hasbro hopes to gain the attention of your little ones with the ION...

Mad Catz Arcade GameStick coming soon

It might sound strange that you would actually pick up an Xbox 360 just to dabble with some arcade games, as lesser handheld consoles like the Game Boy Micro will do just fine. Still, there must be a market amongst...

Aerated showerhead saves water

Most gadgets are fun to have around the house, but how many of them actually help the environment? Researchers from CSIRO Manufacturing Materials Technology have developed a device which is capable of yielding a higher volume of shower stream while...

Circuitboard Ornament Set

There are no limits to creativity as Nicola Harper of Acorn Studios has proven with the circuitboard ornaments carved out from used and discarded electronics. Each Circuitboard Ornament Set consists of a trio of ornaments inside a git box. Each...

CUBees animal choir

These cute little animals would make a great stocking stuffer as well as a prime candidate for gift exchanges with Christmas just a month away. This array of farm animals look as if they have been inserted in a square...

SafeMusic cuts down on swearing

Take a quick listen around and you will probably notice that most popular songs today contain some pretty seedy references, along with a healthy dose of expletives to complement the raunchy music video that streams through to living rooms all...

RP-HTX7 Retro Piano Painted Headphones

A marriage between the old and the new is always interesting as evidenced by Hulger's retro Bluetooth headset. Panasonic has the low down on the past by introducing the RP-HTX7 headphones which look like it has seen better days, and...

Sound About Philly audio tour

GoPhilia.com has launched a service called "Sound About Philly" that targets both residents and tourists in Philadelphia, offering a whole bunch of fun features such as comprehensive tours, interesting trivia, lively music, wacky tales via an audio RSS feed. This...

Relaxman soothes your nerves

They say that getting married, a divorce, and meeting up with family and friends are truly stressful times in one's life. With the holiday season just around the corner, prepare yourself for a ribbing from aunts and uncles who...

Book Weighing Scale spruces up kitchen

Check out this Book Weighing Scale that looks like a book but is actually a standard scale. You can stack it up on the side along with your standard cook books when it is not in use. The generous LCD...

Buy your own Cryptex

Those of you who were fascinated by the Cryptex used in the Da Vinci Code will be pleased to know that you can now own your very own personal Cryptex. This working replica was created by Justin Nervins as this...

Samsung rear projection HDTV uses LEDs

So you've just received your holiday bonus and am wondering where are you going to splurge it on? Strange how the idea of saving money never entered your mind the moment you lay your eyes on the HL-S5679W LED DLP...

Earthquake-proofing PADs

Thsoe living within the fault lines will do well to take a look at these PADs from Japan. Being a country that suffers from earthquakes frequently, the PADs certainly come in handy as they are capable of keeping all your...

Deals of the day

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Ubergizmo's Console Camp-Out Guide

The madness has begun - people are already lining up outside stores that carry next generation consoles in order to snag one for themselves. Whether they sell it off for an exorbitant amount on auction sites or they're purchasing...

UFO detecting cellphone charm

At first glance, the cellphone charm you see on the right look pretty ordinary, featuring an alien who looks rather displeased that he has been separated from his ship, cursing the hot and humid conditions around which will cause strange...

Smart Oven does cooking for you

If you think cooking is hard even with the help of a microwave, we suggest you don't quit your day job just yet to open up a restaurant. Samsung's brand new Smart Oven hopes to empower more clueless males in...

Nikon D40 not vaporware

Thank the heavens that the Nikon D40 is not vaporware. Nikon has added the D40 into its digital SLR stable, and this entry-level camera looks set to be a best selller, offering great functionality at the affordable price of $599.95....

Gresso cellphone a phoney?

Fancy a truly unique cellphone? Gresso's offering could be right up your alley, as this unique handset is made from gold and 200 year old African blackwood. Since no two pieces of wood are alike in their composition, your exclusivity...

Pro Viewer BinoCam does video as well

Digital binoculars with a built-in digital camera are definitely the way to go, and there have been vast improvements in terms of image resolution over the past year to make a pair of digital binocular which sports a 2.1 megapixel...

Ultimate Display Speaker Shelf

Which home these days doesn't house at least one MP3 player under its roof? The Ultimate Display Speaker Shelf was designed with such modern households in mind, boasting a pair of integrated stereo speakers equipped with a volume control and...

Rockin' Boyfriend Pillow comforts

It is the holiday season yet again, and your heart sinks because you realize another year of failed relationships has gone by, and you are sick and tired of the ribbing you receive during family reunions. Why not take a...

WidgetStation picks up CES award

The WidgetStation is something you would love to have on your desk, whether you're a technophobe or not. This neat little gadget just picked up the CES Design & Engineering Showcase Honors 2007 award to show that it means business....

November 15, 2006

Excuse me, your mascara is running

Leo Burnett, the world renowned graphic artist, has developed a new rain sensitive billboard for Max Factor cosmetics. This is a very impressive development and you can just imagine the other applications for different products, such as an insurance company...

Mice to herald RSI

Well, well, if all you want this Christmas is to spread some RSI woes to your family and friends, there is no better way to do it than pick up this bunch of anti-ergonomic mice for £19.99 a pop....

VeinViewer makes pick out veins easy

Trips to the hospital are often punctuated by a pervading sense of fear and unknown, as sickness and death is something we all try to avoid. Getting shots or even donating blood is a huge turn off for some, as...

USB-powered mouse warms hand

For those of us living Stateside, getting hold of Thanko's USB heated mouse might be a bit tricky as you'll have to import one in. Thankfully, Brando of Hong Kong has been swift in bringing the USB-powered Warmer Mouse to...

Pocket Viewer magnifies digitally

Older folks who use computers are still stuck with 800 x 600 resolution while the rest of the world have moved on to 1600 x 1200 as standard due to the fact that aging eyes find it harder to...

Kenko 8 megapixel camera a steal

Kenko might not carry too much weight when it comes to digital cameras here in the U.S., but the DSC8341 is truly a slim marvel which makes for a great traveling companion. Features include a generous 2.5" LCD display that...

iPhone: State of the Union

Ok, everyone is excited by the iPhone and here’s the word on the street – keep in mind that is *speculation*:• It would sell for $300 to $400 • It will be manufactured by Hon Tai aka Foxconn • It...

Averatec Voya 320 GPS does PMP too

Averatec's new Voya 320 is a pretty affordable GPS navigation system that also doubles up as a decent portable media player. Audio and video formats supported include MP3, MPEG 4, AVI, WMA, WMV, and JPEG. Unfortunately, the Voya 320 cannot...

Bio Pen informs you of infection

The Ben Gurion University in Israel is a hotbed of innovation, as a brand new prototype device has been developed to help soliders diagnose themselves whether they have been exposed to various dangerous biological agents in just 20 minutes. This...

Voigtlaender Vitolux XM 7 camera

The Voigtlaender Vitolux XM 7 digital compact camera is another 7 megapixel device that does not do anything out of the ordinary other than offer an alternative to the rehash of digital cameras available in the market currently. The Vitolux...

AMRX-1500 a new input device

Avago Technologies has unveiled a brand new input device that aims to revolutionalize the way cellphones and other portable devices work. This ultra-slim scrollwheel input device is called the AMRX-1500, and Avago hopes that it will phase out conventional rocker...

Battling Sumo Wrestlers for laughs

The pressure at work is piling up at an incredible rate, you have bills to pay, and you recently lost the bid for a next generation console on Amazon. With no chance to turn to the bottle for some solace...

n9 Pro series for HD enthusiasts

Niveus Media has announced that the new n9 media server will come with Intel's brand new Core 2 Extreme quad core QX6700 processor, making the n9 an extremely powerful multi-zone digital entertainment solution in a form factor that is pleasing...

Maxell offers same old with new design

Despite the fact that every single iPod dock out there does two basic things - pump out your tunes over a pair of stereo speakers while charging your beloved MP3 player, accessory makers are churning them out by the dozens...

Ramos introduces 3 new players

Ramos of China has lifted the curtain on a trio of new digital audop players today in the form of the Q10 (top), the Q12 (bottom right), and Q15 (bottom left). Though we're not sure whatever happened to the Q11,...

Oakley to release Thump Pro

The Oakley Thump wasn't exactly a success by any means as they lack the killer look and were priced to kill. Thankfully, this is one company that doesn't exactly stay down the moment it hits the canvas, releasing the...

iPhones contract reportedly won by Hon Hai

Hon Hai Precision Industry from Taiwan has apparently snagged the (mythic) contract from Apple to manufacture 12 million cellphones. This might be the break that hordes of apple fans were waiting: the iPhone could be on track to be released...

Portable DVD player goes wireless

Before you read any further about the Dual Wireless Headphone portable DVD player from Hammacher, let us go through a checklist. Are you single with nobody but your virtual mates on World of Warcraft as friends? If the answer is...

Get Fido an edible Christmas card

You know how it is - despite the advent of e-mails and electronic cards, there is nothing quite like receiving the real deal in our postbox during this holiday season. Unfortunately, most people leave out the dog (what are you...

iPod airline deal revisited

Looks like two out of the six airlines we reported a couple of days back claim that there has been no such deal to include iPod connectivity on their planes. Spokespersons from Air France and KLM say that it is...

Zune to come in pink & orange?

The release of a brand new color is a strategy often used by gadget manufacturers to revive flagging sales, and this has been used to full effect with the Nintendo DS and its gamut of different colors (although one could...

HDMI hub to the rescue

Don't get too smug when you go shopping for your brand new full High Definition TV (HDTV). Make sure you check that there are more than a single HDMI port, as chances are there will be plenty of devices clamoring...

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Ubergizmo-To-Go launches in 5 languages

Hi all, the Sony PSP is no longer the only mobile device to get Ubergizmo on the go. From now on, you can read our latest posts from virtually any web-enabled mobile devices on ubergizmo.mobi. This includes mobile phones,...

Fake fur dress up video game consoles

Game controllers are often left alone as modding it with decorations just aren't worth the effort since they get dirty easily from hundreds of hours of gameplay, absorbing sweat and all other bodily fluids in the process. That has not...

WonkaZoid combines candy & video games

The Willy Wonka Candy Factory company claims that the WonkaZoid, an electronic handheld game that doubles up as a refillable candy dispenser, is the perfect combination of candy and video games. They might be right on the first count, but...

Aven iLoupe blows up subject

Science lovers most probably harbor a secret wish of owning a home microscope that comes with a camera in order to capture photos of various lifeforms up close and personal, and that wish has now come true with the Aven...

USB slippers keep your feet warm

I am beginning to wonder whether it is necessary to power every single desktop peripheral through the USB port as that seems to be a pretty standard pattern with gadget manufacturers. The Warmmi USB Heating Slippers are no exception, connecting...

914 PC-BOT to grace homes

White Box Robotics has unveiled the 9-Series PC-BOT that was developed from off-the-shelf computer parts, and is capable of processing what a standard computer can due to its nature. The PC-BOT is smart enough to avoid obstacles and obvious uneven...

Vista and Zune don't jive

In what seems like an impossible event, the Zune portable media player from Microsoft apparently is not supported by its next-generation operating system, Windows Vista, which will be launched at the end of this month. The error message that reads...

Thanko mouse pad heats hands

So you failed to snag yourself one of those cool heated USB mice from Thanko, hence reducing your mouse hand to a shivering rack this cold, winter season. Fret not, Thanko has another solution that will keep your exposed...

Buffalo mouse take after Wii-mote

We know how everybody is excited about the upcoming Nintendo Wii that will be released this weekend with its revolutionary control system, but Buffalo beat them to the punch by introducing a cordless mouse which comes with some form of...

November 14, 2006

Gamma Watch tells time & radiation

You probably won't need to purchase this unless you live in Chernobyl or want to get yourself away from a raging Hulk. The Gamma Watch comes with a built-in radiation detector to help you identify and avoid potential hotspots that...

Robotic ring helps fight fire

Computer scientists have successfully developed a new software that monitors wireless sensor networks, and one of the more practical purposes would be using it to help robots navigate through simulated fires. These software agents are capable of self-cloning, creating a...

CD jewel case safe to trick thieves

Over the years, people have found different ways to store their stash (the real kind and not virtual coins in a chest on your PC) at home due to a variety of reasons, from distrust of a bank to the...

KFC logo viewable from space

The good Colonel looks extremely suave and young from outer space, making KFC the first company logo that is visible from space, courtesy of Google Earth and MSN Virtual Earth. In order to create a monument to our fowl...

Viewsonic enter GPS fray with V38r07

Viewsonic, noted for its range of budget to mid-range monitors, have also taken a step to enter the handheld PDA market with the impossible-to-pronounce V38r07/-07A models. The only difference between the 07 and 07A is the latter is compliant with...

Guide + Play GPS from Harman Kardon

Harman Kardon, well known for its range of audio products, has developed a GPS system called Guide + Play. This entry adds a new face to the GPS navigation system arena, featuring portable media capabilities that can sort your music...

Swedish FireSteel lights up camps

There is nothing quite like sitting around a campfire, relating horror stories to those around with shadows from the fire playing with the imagination of everyone. Unfortunately, starting a fire could get a little tricky, and this is where the...

Sistore system tracks intruders

The Sistore video surveillance system by Siemens is capable of identifying unwelcome intruders and track them via cameras. This is made possible by a special algorithm that searches people for suspicious movements, and upon discovering a suspected intruder, the system...

HOBO U10 Temperature Logger Kit

Expect your power bill to experience a familiar hike this winter as you turn up the heater to keep yourself warm and toasty while playing games on next-generation consoles. In case you didn't realize there is nothing you can do...

HDTV doubles up as digital canvas

So you're earning enough to adorn your pad with a recently purchased High-Definition TV which is your pride and joy, but unfortunately the pictures around your studio apartment are cheap knock offs of the original. Why not turn your HDTV...

Princeton PNS01S coming this month

Those who are looking for a compact Network Attached Storage (NAS) solution will do well to hold out their purchase (if possible) until the PNS01S from Princeton hits the market. The PNS01S features a sleek aluminum case, measuring an extremely...

Physics to provide wireless power

One drawback to the number of gadgetry we lug around these days is the amount of cables taking up precious luggage space. U.S. researchers hope to improve the situation by developing a simple system that could deliver power wirelessly to...

Rubik Cube with photos

Ah, the Rubik Cube. Plaything of many a child back in the days when video games were non-existent, and having a good time during the summer did not involve being cooped up in your room with pizza and Coke as...

Bella DV Keyboard with jog wheel

Remember the Jog Dial that came with Sony cellphones back in the last millenium? The Bella DV Keyboard 3.0 features a spiritual successor with an integrated jog wheel that replaces the beloved arrow keys. This will come as a...

ActionDVR does first-person recording

Imagine a device that records you entire day's proceedings from your point of view, enabling you to reflect on all that has happened later. The ActionDVR system does exactly that, using a tiny camera and a microphone that can...

iSnake iPod holder

Atavistic Applause has uncaged the iSnake, and this technological reptile is actually a hands-free iPod holder that comes with a flexible metal gooseneck measuring 27" long. You can clamp the heavy-duty plastic end to virtually any structure that measures less...

Wearable Yamaha Miburi instrument

Looks like music and clothes are getting ever cosier, with a wearable air guitar shirt and all. Taking a page from history, apparently the folks Down Under copied those living in the Land of the Rising Sun. Yamaha called their...

Falcon game controller

The Novint Technologies Falcon game controller looks pretty weird, as if it was ripped off from some post-nuclear torture chamber. This unique controller would be the first on in the market that enables high-fidelity interactive 3D touch, bringing your gaming...

Vertigo Flueless Fire burns farts

Everything seems to be going high-tech these days, and even the sooty fireplace has not been spared. Despite moving on from the Middle Ages many centuries ago, there is still something magical about cozying up to a fireplace, hot chocolate...

New quad-pro chips coming to Mac Pro

Intel has unveiled the server-oriented Quad-Core Xeon 5300 processor that offers up to 50% faster performances when compared against previous generation Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor 5100 series that was just launched less than half a year ago. These new processors...

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Equiciser simulator from Racewood

Those of you who are privileged enough to enrol in equestrian classes will probably pooh-pooh at simulated horse rides at the arcades as well as exercise machines such as the Osim iGallop and Joba Core Muscle Trainer, but there is...

Smoking gun evidence - the Zero Blaster

Here's a toy gun that is virtually harmless unless you clock somebody over the head with it as it doesn't shoot any projectiles. The Zero Blaster from Zero Toys shoots smoke rings instead, and with a whole lot of practice,...

USB-powered ionizer from Thanko

Most computers are pretty clean from the outside, but take a peek behind and inside and you will be greeted with layers of dust that are years old. Dust is bad for any computer, as they can clog up the...

Be wary of shower mirrors

I've always been wary of weird looking mirrors in the bathroom as you never know whether there is more than meets the eye. The Shower Mirror Security Camera is a poor excuse for a security camera and will probably be...

Wii to get DVD playback next year

Purists will gripe and whine that the Nintendo Wii does not feature any built-in DVD playback, but their distress doesn't really matter much as most homes already have a DVD player. In fact, DVD players are so cheap these days...

BlackBerry Balm massage now available

Full-body massages are often soothing and relaxing, and is welcomed by those who have had a hard day at work. Times have changed since the days where man labored in the fields, and those who bring home the bacon these...

Easy Desk for extremely lazy people

Looks like our worst fears are turning out to be true - the advent of technology might have made our life easier, but we have become lazier in the process as well. This slow degeneration is further confirmed with the...

Limited edition Tumi PowerPack Backpack

Frequent road warriors know what a pain it can be to have a device run out of juice in the middle of nowhere in accordance to Murphy's Law. Thankfully, there are some level-headed brains who have developed the Tumi PowerPack...

Elecom SCR-CD0001 disc scratcher

This portable CD/DVD shredder from Elecom is slightly different as it does not actually turn your beloved contraband material into tiny bits of plastic when the RIAA come knocking on your door. Instead, the Elecom SCR-CD0001 will gleefully leave scratches...

Klegg KLM401A LCD display

Klegg claims that its KLM401A LCD display is the first IP-controlled Microsoft Windows Media Center TV in the world, and this 40" LCD TV would make a fine addition to any living room. It enables users to control various media...

6 airlines offer iPods compatibility

Apple Computer has worked out an agreement with Air France, Continental, Delta, Emirates, KLM, and United to enable the use of iPods with in-flight entertainment systems. Passengers who grace the decks of the mentioned airlines will be able to charge...

Mouse with different-sized bezels

We all know how different our hand sizes can be, and sometimes the mouse that we fall head over heels in love with has a single but glaring drawback - it is too small to fit our palms comfortably. This...

November 13, 2006

Asus targets gamers with G1 and G2

The term mobile gamers often bring to mind handheld consoles, as souped up notebooks are extremely expensive and heavy to lug around. Asus heeds this clarion call by introducing the G1 and G2 notebooks which aim to bring desktop-quality gaming...

Bling up this Christmas with the KRZR

Those with a penchant for luxuriously shiny, new stuff will definitely have heard of Peter Aloisson. He is, after all, the man who created the super-expensive Diamond Crypto Smartphone that only the uber rich could indulge in, no thanks to...

TVonics DVR-150 goes green

PVRs are getting more popular by the day, and you won't find any outstanding features with the DVR-150 from TVonics at first glance. Specifications are pretty standard, featuring a 160GB hard drive, a dual TV tuner, twin SCART sockets, stereo...

Bio Trainer tracks calories burnt

Are you a meticulous person who loves keeping records, and even possess receipts from the grocery store some 10 years back "just in case"? The Bio Trainer from Smart Home will definitely complement your temperament, as it is capable of...

I, Robot, You, Human

A bunch of researchers over at Bielefeld University in Germany are currently working on a robot that will help understand and bring robot-human interaction to the next level. Known as Biron (Bielefield Robot Companion), this robot is capable of giving...

Casio LK-100 lights up as you play

If you're musically deaf like me and want to pick up an instrument like the piano or keyboard, it would cost a pretty bundle as music teachers don't come cheap. The other stumbling block would be the lack of...

Lite-On introduces fastest DVD writer

The Lite-On LH-20A1P holds the distinction of being the fastest DVD writer in the world, clocking a mere 5 minutes to backup 4.7GB of data on a single layer 16X DVD+R or DVD-R media at a maximum speed of 20X....

3D Pain Visualization software

Pain is an extremely subjective matter, as different individuals do not share the same level of pain tolerance. Standardization of pain have not been a successful endeavor by all means, although researchers from Brunel University in the U.K. have taken...

Singaporean smashes SMS world record

Teenager Ang Chuang Yang from Singapore has outdone himself and smashed the world record in SMS typing, clocking in 41.52 seconds. He managed to shave 0.7 seconds off the old record in the process of setting a new one. The...

LED-lighted plexiglass

If you're all out of ideas (and money) for the upcoming holiday season, why not roll up those corporate sleeves and get down with some old-fashioned D.I.Y. project that will probably be of more value to the recipient than something...

New Oakland A. ballpark could go hi-tech

The Oakland Athletics' new ballpark in Fremont, California could potentially be the stadium of the future should Cisco Systems get its way. Imagine a scenario where gaining entry is as simple as swiping e-tickets stored on cellphones, while instant replays...

Shower mirror plays MP3s wirelessly

Bathroom gadgets are getting more and more commonplace, with the Wireless MP3 Shower Mirror being the latest addition to a rapidly growing list. This home device comes with a built-in FM transmitter that is capable of beaming audio from a...

Pen that prevents drunk driving

Ever wondered how come there are plenty of geeks at clubs who look totally out of place, as they do not understand what is the big deal about with getting drunk and going home with a bird in tow. The...

MiniPC unveils miniature wonder

Most small form factor PCs are so squeezed for space, there is not enough room to squeeze in an extra hard drive. Miraculously with the help of the local witch doctor, some voodoo magic, and a bunch of engineers with...

Fancy a sliding notebook?

PostworX is offering the Twistball and Snapball for notebook users who want their notebooks to slide across the desk with the grace of a ring skater. Unfortunately, the idea of having a really mobile notebook on my desk does not...

Retro cellphone for D.I.Y. enthusiasts

The concept of having a retro cellphone is old hat, with Hugler's range making a pretty strong impact so far. Simon Claessen literally took things into his own hands with by placing the innards of a Sagem 926 GSM cellphone...

BenQ P51 passes FCC scrutiny

The BenQ P50 smartphone was a real life example of the phrase "too little, too late" as it was released at the wrong time, long after its competitors had pulled ahead in terms of processing power and specifications. Hopefully the...

Phoenix WiFi/IP Radio

Com One has launched the new Phoenix WiFi/IP Radio in the U.S. after unveiling it last week. This easy-to-use audio system enables you to listen to virtually any online streaming radio station, podcasts, or other music source that is derived...

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Multi-functional USB hub

When the manufacturers of this wonder device named it the multi-functional USB hub, they sure weren't kidding. In addition to four USB ports available, you get a whole stationery holder to store your miscellanous pens and pencils, a PS/2 port,...

Snow Drive marries bling and tech

It is said that diamonds are a girl's best friend, so how do you reconcile a beautiful necklace with your tech-loving mate? Present her with the Snow Drive from Mii Store. This fancy pants USB flash drive is capable of...

K9 Kalmer soothes frayed canine nerves

How many times have you been kept awake after a long day at work, unable to sleep because your neighbor couldn't be bothered to shut his mutt up? Due to your phlegmatic temperament, you fear spoiling what is an above...

Small video player a pain to the eyes

It is amazing how some companies still churn out devices that play video clips despite having a screen size that forces one to squint to see what's going on. The digital video player you see on your right has a...

Flying Alarm Clock does its rounds

We all know how irritating mosquitos can be, and either the noise or the bite are equally effective in keeping you awake at night. The Flying Alarm Clock uses the former method to awaken you from your slumber, and the...

Becker GPS system tracks speed radars

It would be pretty ironic to purchase a Ferarri and yet adhere to speed regulations on the highway. Sure, you get to roll along at your own pace to impress the chicks in the next car, but that would do...

T-Shirt for air guitar maestros

Everyone has picked up an air guitar at least once in their lifetime and jammed according to their whims and fancies, dishing out the best music the world has yet to hear, accompanied by blood-curdling screams. You can now use...

Diasonic speaker dock splits

With iPod speakers docks flooding the iPod accessory market, you would be hard pressed to find a design that differs from the rest. Thankfully, there is still some creativity left in the Diasonic iPod speaker dockm featuring detachable speakers...

Bling camera from Minox

Are you feeling a little more generous at the moment with the holiday season just around the corner? If the answer is in the affirmative, regardless of whether you receive a big, fat bonus, then you would do well to...

Samsung targets females with new DMB TV

I still find it hard to accept that slapping some pink on a product automatically makes it female-oriented, but apparently Samsung has found another (ridiculous) way to push a DMB TV to the XX-chromosomed market by developing a device that...

November 12, 2006

Internet in car now a reality

It is interesting to note that having an Internet connection in mid-air is old hat, while having such a connection in a car is virtually non-existent, unless you count turning on your HSDPA-enabled notebook while driving. TracNet is a system...

iLit Diamond Stereo Speakers

One glance at the iLit Diamond Stereo Speakers definitely tells you that they are not meants for serious audiophiles but more suited for the casual listener who places aesthetics over sound quality. This pair of iLit speakers are capable of...

Sanyo's GPS system nags

Sanyo's brand new GPS navigation system is known as the NV-SD10DT and it comes with a 4.5" touchscreen display and an integrated TV tuner to keep you entertained during traffic jams. Each purchase comes with a 1GB SD card that...

New camera image sensor for cellphones

Cameras in cellphones have come a long way since the introduction of the VGA variant many years ago, thanks to huge strides in image sensor technology. OmniVision has successfully developed a new Square Graphics Array (SGA) camera chip sensor that...

Icuiti AV230 video glasses

Video glasses aren't exactly the newest product on the market, but that hasn't stopped manufacturers from coming up with their own offerings. The new AV230 video glasses from Icuiti can be used with any video source, and the portable external...

Dino cellphone strap for DoCoMo phones

Bring the almighty T-Rex under control with the remote-controlled dinosaur cellphone strap that works with DoCoMo's i-mode handsets. This cellphone toy works via infrared and will be released sometime in the middle of November. Use this lifelike T-Rex to...

Vintage Tabletop MP3 Jukebox

The jukebox you see on your right looks pretty old school, and those who were around during the '50s will probably remember this design fondly. Thanks to modern technology, a brand new twist has been injected to breathe new life...

CeeLite the super slim light bulb

If it ain't slim, it ain't in. That's the mantra that everybody lives by these days, judging by the amount and types of electronics that we see flood the market. The spanking new CeeLite Light Emitting Capacitor (LEC) panel have...

Train controller for the Wii

Since physically moving the Wii-mote in a circular motion to get Taito's upcoming Wii train simulator would be a physically tiring experience (just ask any hamster who work at the local power station), necessity has helped bring the Train controller...

Monster Central 300 imposes itself

Monster Cable has released the Monster Central 300 which looks as though you'll need a Masters in Remotology before knowing how to operate one. The Monster Central 300 feature's the OmniLink system that enables you to control multiple systems throughout...

Thanko USB mouse with heater

So there have been quite a number of USB-powered devices that either keep you cool or raise the mercury up by a notch, but this brand new Thanko USB optical mouse is a first as it comes with a built-in...

Opus VI makes debut

The Opus Watch company does things in a different manner, releasing only a single watch with the passing of each year. The amount of time that goes into each annual creation is not wasted on the frivolous, but features an...

Water Checker device gives all clear

If you're paranoid about the type of water that comes through your tap at home, it would be best to put those fears to rest (or confirm them) with the Water Checker from Sharper Image. This handy home device claims...

Super Sonic Molechaser

Some of us who are fortunate enough to live in a piece of landed property with a backyard will be dismayed to find moles causing a whole bunch of havoc on your flowers, and ringing up a pest control company...

Electronic Sudoku from ThinkGeek

Are you a Sudoku freak who cannot get enough of that game, and even possess the toilet roll edition of this popular brain teaser at home? If the answer is in the affirmative, you can always pick up the electronic...

Classic Famicom gamepad for songbirds

Forget the new releases on the home console front - those who are still enamoured with classics from the 80s will definitely fall for the Famicom Controller Microphone. This looks exactly like the original gamepad, featuring the now famous...

TravelSound Zen V to ship soon

Nobody in their right mind would develop a docking speaker system for a digital audio player that is not doing too well in the sales charts, so the release of Creative's TravelSound Zen V system for the Creative Zen V...

LED balls to suit your mood

What goes through your mind when you think of color-changing LED balls? Apparently this idea has more than enough substance to get the idea in the air, with the AIL-B120 and AIL-B130 measuring 20cm and 30cm in diameter respectively. Both...

GPS heaven lands in Michigan

We at Ubergizmo are GPS nuts, and you can tell that by how much we loved the Mio H610 and would love to father its children. Breaking news of the world's first GPS-only store is guaranteed to send shivers down...

Robert Redford initiates film shorts

Robert Redford's Sundance Institute is looking toward independent filmmakers to produce short clips for cellphones, with half a dozen of them already commissioned to do so. This move is seen in a positive light as cellular companies aim to increase...

November 10, 2006

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R100 Personal Robot from NEC

The R100 Personal Robot is one of the quirkier looking robots from NEC that looks more like a de-feathered penguin and will easily pass as Frankenstein's offspring. As we were told not to judge a book by its cover, what...

Bra doubles up as shopping bag

Japan is a country where recycling is practically ingrained into the culture, and that is always a good thing. Truimph International has unveiled the No! Shopping Bag Bra in an effort to cut down on the use of plastic bags...

Laptop with more diamonds than Queen E

Any of you with some serious coin to spare could pick up the Tulip Ego for your tech-loving girlfriend/wife. For $350,000, you get a handbag-shaped notebook that features a 12.1" WXGA widescreen display, a front-loading CD/DVD player and burner that...

Globalstar GSP-1700 satellite phone

Carrying a satellite phone around is pretty handy when your work requires you to travel from one end of the earth to another, but more often than not, satellite phones just look plain ugly when placed side by side with...

Swoop picks poop fast and easy

Having a dog can be a very fulfilling experience, as those canines have nose for no one else but you and love you unconditionally unlike the rest of the world. Unfortunately, the one part most dog owners hate most is...

Linksys CIT310 Yahoo VoIP phone

In case you didn't know, Skype isn't just the only VoIP service that enables you to get in touch with your cousin thrice-removed in Timbuktu at a minimal cost, but Yahoo! Messenger is another viable option as well. It only...

Robocoaster shakes and stirs humans

I've always wondered how those humans in the Transformers cartoon felt whenever they're manning one of those goodie-two-shoes Autobots, being tossed about while the Autobot is busy trying to get away from Decepticon fire. Perhaps an inkling of that feeling...

Petwatch feeds pets automatically

With two major console releases coming up soon, hardcore gamers will probably camp out a day or two before the actual release date, leaving their pets at home starving to death. This situation can be remedied with the Petwatch from...

Ubistar Sencio GPS unit does PMP

Ubistar from South Korea has unveiled the new Sencio GPS navigation with some pretty impressive specifications to tempt you to part with your hard earned money. This Linux-powered GPS device features a 4" 260k color TFT LCD touch-enabled widescreen display...

CarComm BTCC-45 Bluetooth GPS Receiver

CarComm of Netherlands subjected the BTCC-45 Bluetooth GPS Receiver to an intensive slimming program, and the results have been stunning to say the least. Measuring a svelte 11mm in thickness, a Bluetooth GPS receiver of this size makes it perfect...

Doctor, I've chipped my knee

A patient who had a full artificial knee replacement chip implanted enables doctors to view the results of digital, 3D torque and force data that is transmitted wirelessly to a computer. This information allows researchers to perform detailed analysis of...

DivX-certified Exilim Card EX-S770D

The Casio Exilim Card EX-S770D digital camera is a DivX-certified product that will be available in Europe sometime later this month through online channels. The spiritual successor to the EX-S600D, the S770D received a boost in the megapixel count with...

Addonics Mini Storage Tower

With media files coming in increasingly large sizes these days, Addonics Technologies has released the Mini Storage Tower that enables you to store storage in a quick and easy fashion. The Mini Storage Tower is capable of holding up to...

x2 Golf from Segway

Despite the high entry costs, there are still plenty of people who want to take up golfing due to the fact that they can rub shoulders with the rich and dream of closing business deals on the green, all...

Pinball machine receives plasma update

Pinball machines are something of a cult classic in arcades all over the world, and there is something about that cold, hard chunk of metal along with the various dings and beeps it makes to make us part with our...

Nabaztag spawn arrives

You know what they say - if at first you don't succeed, try again. That is exactly what Nabaztag manufacturers have done, and the ambient WiFi rabbit-like gadget has procreated during our absence and spawned the confusingly named Nabaztag/tag. This...

Hed Kandi MP3 player coming soon

Hed Kandi can't spell, but they sure can pump out some pretty groovy tunes that makes you want to shake that booty. Not content with just selling CDs, they have a brand new MP3 player in the market that comes...

Excuse me, did you say $500 headphones?

Everglide, the company most famous for its range of pro-gaming peripherals, aims to deliver the best in gaming audio as well with the s-500 Professional Gaming Headphones. Although most will balk and cringe at the $500 price tag, there must...

3M Ergonomic Optical Mouse revisit

The 3M Ergonomic Optical Mouse might have been around for quite some time now, but it makes sense to check it out as Christmas will pounce on your doorstep before you know it. As with other ergonomic mice that come...

Belkin 7-Port Plus USB Hub

Belkin's 7-Port Plus Hub that goes by the model F5U307 looks more complex to solve than a Isis Ball. This unique-looking USB hub boasts a mechanism that enables different parts to cascade in the same manner as Windows does on...

Joba Core Muscle Trainer rocks

It is the final furlong, and both riders are urging on their horses as hard as possible in order to obtain victory in this year's Melbourne Cup - will it be Osim's iGallop or will Hammacher's Joba Core Muscle Trainer...

November 9, 2006

Mini VCR SV-1000 MPEG4 TV recorder

Ever wished you could record your favorite sitcom episode from the TV and watch it on your portable media player of choice at a later time? That is now possible with the StorVision SV-1000 Mini VCR. This tiny device must...

Konica Minolta Bizhub concept

I wonder what was the Konica Minolta staff smoking when they came up with this eye-popping Bizhub, a prototype of your entire deskspace that lumps virtually every single office tool you'll ever need within reach. The Bizhub concept comes with...

Nintendo DS turns into guitar simulator

The Nintendo DS truly introduced a brand new method of playing games and virtually caught everyone by surprise despite the lack of processing and graphical muscle of the Sony PSP. Hardware sales of the DS have been constantly topping charts...

Gigabeat V60 now out in Japan

The Toshiba Gigabeat V30 was the company's first foray into the portable media player market, and obviously they did not hit a home run as most first timers fail before they soar (remember your first date?). The good folk...

CES 2007 Pick: UTV Player

The UTV player from Ubicod has been picked as the winner in the Home Networking category for the CES 2007 Innovation Awards, and this comes as no surprise as the UTV player is the perfect platform for emerging IPTV applications,...

iTurbo charges iPod with a single AA

What happens when the world around you crumbles, and you're left with nothing but your precious iPod? Unfortunately, even the iPod has given up the ghost due to the lack of electrical nutrition, and since your pet hamster working the...

Water-powered batteries developed

It seems that presidents of Japanese companies are a pretty innovative bunch - just look at Nintendo and their legacy. Susumu Suzuki, president of Total System Conductor, does not just survey his business empire from the top of a skyscraper...

Monitor Color Corrector optimizes color

Most people are ignorant of the fact that you can calibrate the color on your LCD and CRTs in order to get the best possible result, and even if they do, they couldn't give two hoots about it unless they're...

Skip-Away to restore damaged discs

Ever picked up a second hand game or movie at basement prices only to be greeted with skips and freezes when you test it out at home? All that could be history now with the Skip-Away from OptoClear. This disc...

LX Display Cart from Ergotron

Not many of us can afford to plant a lovely plasma display in every bedroom throughout the house, so the next best thing would be carting just a single one all over your pad. This is made possible with...

Pala-Chan and his woman plays MP3

Back in April, we brought you news that each purchase of a Toshiba CX notebook will net you an extremely adorable yet nameless MP3 player that comes in the shape of a fish, with no probable way of purchasing it...

Microsoft to share Zune royalties

Microsoft apparently wants to pwn the iPod so badly that it is willing to go as far as to share revenue Vivendi Universal Music for each sale of the Zune portable media player in exchange for Universal licensing its recordings,...

Soloist wins CES 2007 Innovation Award

Directed has been bestowed the honor of picking up the coveted Innovations Award at CES 2007 next year, courtesy of their Soloist Universal Sound System. The Soloist incorporates flat panel speaker technology in order to deliver rich, wide stereo sound...

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Honeywell HS-NE03 looks and works cool

Summer could get extremely hot, and with the weather getting all wonky with global warming, every little bit of cool air counts especially when you're sweating all over the moment you finish taking your bath. Honeywell, famous for its air...

Arima UM650UV1 joins UMPC fray

The new Arima UM650UV1 (how the heck do they come up with the naming convention anyway?) is the latest addition to the UMPC market, which frankly, doesn't have enough players to spark a buying frenzy. This offering from Arima features...

Win a Pioneer AVIC-D2 Navigation System

A fully integrated GPS looks better, but it is also really expensive. Ubergizmo readers can enter this sweepstakes and get a chance to win a state of the art in-dash navigation system: the Pioneer AVIC-D2. Enter to win. For...

Silent Knight copper cooler for PCs

Imagine that you're right smack in the dying seconds of a deathmatch, and you have carefully hoarded all the weapons and timed your armor run to perfection. Just when you're about to unleash that money shot for the winning frag,...

Ramos V100 has it all - almost

The Ramos V100 portable media player looks more like a handheld console as it comes with a D-Pad control, but what you actually get is a fully-fledged PMP, although the limited flash memory (512MB or 1GB) puts a damper...

Soyo GoVideo dual LCD Monitors

Check out the totally groovy dual LCD monitors from Soyo. Available in 19" and 17" models which are known as GVLM1928 and GVLM1728 respectively, this dual monitor setup is quite unlike anything you've seen before. With high native resolutions of...

Sharp MP3 players sport calculator look

Sharp's MP-E200 and MP-E300 flash-based digital audio players look like calculators at the first glance, with all nine buttons laid out in a linear fashion. Features of both models are an integrated FM tuner, line-ni and FM recording, a...

Eizo unveils 2 new FlexScan displays

Eizo has a couple of new widescreen LCD displays that are guaranteed to spruce up any desktop as the fat, chunky CRT makes way for the future. The 24" S2411W and 21" S2111W come in black and white colors and...

Palm Treo 750 receives FCC approval

The gods are kind on us who are living Stateside as the FCC finally gave the go ahead for Cingular to bring us the Palm Treo 750. Essentially a GSM version of the Treo 700w, this quad-band GSM and tri-band...

Samsung drops 1GB SIM card

Despite the storage capacity of microSD and miniSD cards used in most cellphones and mobile devices these days coming in 1GB configurations as the norm, there are certain quarters who find that amount of space insufficient to store their burgeoning...

LG KB1800 available in Korea only

The LG KB1800 is a DMB-enabled handset that will sadly remain within the confines of Korea, as mobile network operators Stateside currently do not offer DMB support in most, if not all areas. Koreans will be able to catch hold...

November 8, 2006

Stormtrooper Mimobot joins the crowd

Any mystery surrounding the third character of the Series I Star Wars Mimobots from Mimoco is disspelled with the introduction of Mr. Stormtrooper who is a much better shot in the prequels than he did during the time of Luke...

Sea & Sea 860G camera bundle

Despite having a redundantly repetitious name, Sea & Sea has recently announced the 860G digital camera that comes with its very own underwater housing, all for $462 when it is released on November 21. Features of the 860G includes a...

Smart air-cond from Mitsubishi

No matter how smart air conditioners get, I'm sure they can't beat old Fido and bring me my morning paper every day. That shortcoming doesn't detract from the smartness of the new range of ZW air conditioners from Mitsubishi....

iCushion grooves to the music

Spruce up your living room couch with the iCushion for the technologically-inclined generation. This cushion cover looks and works like any other ordinary cushion cover with an extra caveat - it comes with a built-in graphic equalizer that will flash...

CES 2007 Peek: PowerStick

We might not know much about the Power Stick from Ecosol, the Portable Power winner of the CES 2007 Innovation Award, as information on the official product page is about as scant as finding water in the middle of the...

CES 2007 Peek: Info SD card

If you drop by CES 2007 in Vegas next year, make sure you check out the Info SD card from A-Data. This is the first SD card in the world that uses bi-stable display technology, enabling users to view the...

Hillcrest Loop features motion sensor

You know how excited everybody is with the launch of the Nintendo Wii just days away, and it is not only the games that got everybody buzzing but the motion sensing controller as well. One thing's for sure - the...

ZVUE ZP3 the dyslexic Zune

Handheld Entertainment, manufacturers of the ZVUE line of portable media players, has a tiny MP3 player up for sale this upcoming holiday season. This USB device shares roughly the same dimensions as that of a thumb drive and comes with...

Vibrating Soap for a thorough cleansing

You would think that the iPod vibrator is one of the weirder vibrating devices to be released, but excuse me while I go look for my marbles after taking a peek at the Vibrating Soap. Normal soap requires one to...

PageAddict keeps track of Net habits

The next time your boss or manager decide to install Firefox browsers across the board, don't jump for joy just yet. He might actually include the PageAddict extension into everybody's computer in order to check out exactly how productive...

Fujifilm launches FinePix Z5fd

The FinePix Z5fd from Fujifilm is the first 'Z' series digital camera to feature hardware-based Face Detection technology. This super slim digital camera features a 6.3 megapixel image sensor, 3x optical zoom, ISO 1600, an Intelligent Flash, and a blog...

WoW takes TCG path

Anyone who has played the highly addictive MMOPRG World of Warcraft (WoW) will be able to relate tales of powerful magical items, guild wars, and collective raids over enemy towns with a sparkle in their eyes. There is now...

Ads sneak their way into HD DVD

Ye gods! We are being bombarded by advertisements everywhere we go, and just when you think that you're safe from pre-movie sales pitches when you pop in the latest HD DVD movie in your player, more mindless drivel greet...

Bang and Olufsen unveil Earset 2

Bang & Olufsen is well known worldwide for its chic, clean designs that are a delight to look at. Despite some of their failings in the performance department, this audio pedigree carries a reputation that makes the purchaser overlook such...

A-Data USB drive brings festive cheer

So you've got decorative desktop toys to usher in the Yuletide season, but that is not all there is to it. A-Data, purveyor of all memory products that are good and nice, have decided to spread some festive cheer with...

CES 2007 Peek: Eikon Reader

Ever wanted to add that extra level of biometric security into your home or office PC to frustrate those who want to snoop around your files? Enter the Eikon Fingerprint Reader from Upek. This USB-powered device removes the threat of...

CA-C265 MP3 player

CMTech engineers seem to have a penchant for extremely tiny MP3 players, with the CA-C265 being the latest model in a long line of diminutively-sized MP3 players that maxes out at 2GB of storage space. The CA-C265 measures 54.4mm x...

iSol solar-powered charger for the iPod

The iSol portable solar charger is one economical way of charging your iPod no matter where you are (unless your at the nether regions of the earth where you get 6 months of unbroken darkness) without worrying about being in...

Sirius InV SV2-TK1 receiver leak

Looks like the Sirius InV SV2-TK1's diapers has leaked, and the following information were garnered for your reading pleasure before any of it was flushed down the drain forever. This Plug-and-Play receiver comes with a 3-line display to inform...

SpeedDetector for tiny tots

Ask Little Johnny what he wants to be when he grows up, and if the answer given is to be a good cop, you will have his Christmas present down to pat that very instant. You might as well give...

Worldwide USB Charger

Frequent road warriors and global travelers will find the Worldwide USB Charger to be an indispensable gadget to carry around on their travels. This charger enables you to charge your USB-based devices no matter where you are, and it can...

NEC releases cool-looking Type-N01

At long last, Takara, the makers of the USB Self Destruct Button (Bush probably has one stored somewhere in his closet, we know Saddam pressed his a long time ago when he oppressed his nation) has come up with a...

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SHOJI system tells prevailing mood

Looks like researchers at the University of Tokyo has successfully implemented humans' sixth sense into the SHOJI system that enables it to detect the prevailing mood of a room courtesy of various indicators within an environment. This mood data will...

Apple unveils Core 2 Duo MacBooks

Apple has lifted the curtain on its new line of MacBooks which are powered by Intel's Core 2 Duo processors. Since thin is in, these MacBooks measure an anorexic 1" in depth when closed and features the vaunted iSight video...

Ring if you're not dead

The thought of being buried alive is a terrifying one, as evidenced by some coffins that bear scratch marks from within, indicating the 'dead' were wrongly pronounced by quack doctors who were high on absinthe. Vitaly Malyukov from Russia decided...

Ear warmers with headphones combo

Those who live in temperate countries will find that wearing a pair of ear warmers is a must whenever the mercury falls, but that makes it plain uncomfortable to stuff a pair of headphones underneath the ear warmers as the...

The hardy BigJob HD-3W camera

The aptly-named BigJob digital camera from Fujitsu is one tough nut to crack. This 6 megapixel digital camera is perfect for those who are in the construction industry or basically anyone who works in hazadrous environments, requiring a camera that...

KTFT EV-K170 features dual SIM

Carrying more than a single cellphone out of necessity is a hassle as you have to lug around additional weight in your pocket. Although dual-SIM carriages have been available as an after-market mod for cellphones, the EV-K170 from KTFT features...

Buffalo LinkStation HS-D300GL Review

Over the years we grew accustomed to seeing external USB or Firewire drives. Many users like them because it’s an easy way to extend the storage space without having to open the PC. Unlike its USB or Firewire competitors,...

VoSky Call Center Review

Thanks to ActionTec, we got a hold of their product, the VoSky Call Center. The device, about the size of a Blackberry, connects to a USB port and will take your home phone via its RJ11 port. It acts...

November 7, 2006

Mice: A question of ergonomics?

The first computer mouse was invented over four decades ago and was chosen to be the pointing device of choice at that time due to its simplicity and convenience, and ever since that fateful day, computer users all over the...

New Light Sensor Desktop Toys

Spruce up your desktop with some Yuletide decorations to remind you there is not much time left to do your Christmas shopping before the mad rush begins. Brando has a couple of Christmas icons that glow in various colors...

PlugKing lets you mix and match

At first glance, you might think that PlugKing is another kind of puzzle game, but take a closer look and you will realize that the PlugKing is an extremely versatile device that enables you to snap together a bunch...

Isis ball set to confound

Forget about Sudoku - that is child's play when compared against the Isis ball. Touted to be the most difficult puzzle of all time, this interactive mind puzzle requires you to open up the alloy ball. This ball is made...

ButtKicker Gamer ups gaming realism

Immersion is the keyword when it comes to gaming as evidenced by the way gaming peripherals have evolved to include various enhancements such as vibrating controllers, surround sound, and even ambient lighting. Enter the ButtKicker Gamer that can be attached...

Pleo robot dinosaur is fully autonomous

SCI FI Tech had a reptile alert with the Pleo dinosaur robot from Ugobe dropping by their office yesterday. This artificial pet is truly autonomous, and hence you don't have a remote control to let it do your bidding. Pleo...

Fire Alarm Clock sounds menacing

One glance at this alarm clock is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine as it is almost guaranteed to wake you up from the deepest slumber with a ringing so loud, you might be fooled into thinking you fell...

Swimming robot from Israel

I guess Israel isn't only famous for its olive oil and bunch of miracles that happened two millenia ago, but the country is also noted for its wide range of inventions that are often beneficial on an individual basis or...

Water-powered clock

Check out this water-powered clock that helps save the environment without the need to purchase another battery for the rest of your life. All you need to do is to disengage the two transparent tubes stored within, fill them up...

WizardOne charges & analyzes batteries

Rechargeable batteries are like gung-ho people who start off the marathon by spearheading the pack, but somewhere along the 26-mile run, they begin to falter and fade into the background. Why not give your rechargeable batteries better treatment with the...

Elmo shreds in Guitar Hero II

Guitar Hero is one of the more engaging games that you will find on the Sony PlayStation 2, but with the release of Guitar Hero II, you can be sure that many a folk will call in sick tomorrow as...

Corsi Notebook Stand for better posture

The Notebook Productivity Pack from the Green Machine Shop is a wee bit too late when it comes to the notebook stand market, with the Logitech Alto drawing first blood last week. This pack ships with a Corsi notebook stand...

Fujichrome Velvia 50 to relaunch

The Fujichrome Velvia 50 launch in the U.K. was stopped way back in the beginning of last year due to the unavailability of raw materials used in production of the emulsion, but that has all changed as Fujifilm decided to...

Fargo Persona C30 versatile & expensive

Some of us are placed in the unenviable position of manually making name badges for our employees, and this menial task can be made all the easier with the Fargo Persona C30. The entire system comproses of a Persona C30...

DashDAQ open-source device

Looks like open source computing in mobile devices is the way to go, with the DashDAQ in-car computer running on the Linux platform. It comes with an unassuming 4" TFT LCD display, boasting the ability to display 16.7 million colors...

Sensitile mesmerizes all who walks by

Thinking of renovating your home with your annual bonus? After all, your relatives are coming over to visit this holiday season and you want to show off to everyone that you're much better off than the rest of them,...

Muji CD player offers simple elegance

You know how upmarket home audio brands like Bang & Olufsen and Nakamichi feature state-of-the-art designs for most of their products, including wall-mounted CD players? You can have a piece of faux designer home audio system at the fraction of...

Porker eats money instead of pig chow

You know how much fun you had when you filled up a porcelain piggy bank during your younger days? Since you couldn't really count anyway, all you knew about money was being dead broke, having a little, sufficient dough to...

USB-powered Snowbot

Somehow or other, cool-looking yet utterly useless USB gadgets seem to get our attention albeit for a short while. The USB-powered Snowbot from ThinkGeek is another memorable device to add to the above-mentioned category of devices. It features an LED...

Xbox 360 to receive movie downloads

Microsoft has teamed up with CBS, MTV Networks, Paramount Pictures, TBS Inc., Ultimate Fighting Championship, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment to bring Xbox 360 owners access to over 1,000 hours of popular TV shows before the year is over. This...

iSymphony M2 DVD Micro Music System

Stereo systems with built-in iPod docks are so passe, but the iSymphony M2 DVD Micro Music System is going against the grain by including a full-fledged progressive scan DVD player into an eclectic mix of a 14-in-1 memory card reader,...

First recorded 2G iPod Shuffle casualty

Although it is highly unlikely, a new iPod Shuffle 2G user has managed to bend his out of shape after using the newly released MP3 player as advertised by Apple. Hooking it to the change pocket in your jeans...

Zabady brings video action to kitchen

Ever wished you could keep yourself occupied in the kitchen with your favorite movie or TV show while preparing meals for the family? Instead of picking up one of those expensive, bulky refrigerators that come with a tiny LCD display,...

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Cingular 8525 available next week

People have been talking about the Cingular 8525 for a few months now and the time has finally come. It will launch in the U.S on November 16th and could be Cingular’s chance to make some inroads in the...

The multi-purpose Shadow Robot Hand

No, the Shadow Robot Hand is not a futuristic martial arts stance, but is an actual robot hand that boasts a pretty dextrous disposition, enabling it to perform previously unimaginable feats (for a robot at least) such as picking up...

FIC to develop open source smartphone

Despite having a healthy amount of gadgets using open source applications, none of them have taken the bold step to use open source as a platform for their product. FIC intends to change this mindset by releasing the FIC-GTA001 smartphone...

OWC Mercury On-The-Go travel drive

The next time you hit the road and require a hard drive that can be used practically anywhere, make sure you pick up the OtherWorldComputing Mercury On-The-Go hard drive. This special hard drive is bus-powered, hence doing away with the...

Tissot T-Touch features touchscreen

It is common knowledge for PDAs, cellphones, and GPS navigation systems to come with touchscreens, but whoever heard of watches of similar capability? Tissot has released the new T-Touch line of watches that lets the owner control an entire...

Samsung SPH-P9000 meets all ends

Samsung has lifted the curtain on the mega convergence SPH-P9000 device at the Mobile WiMAX Summit 2006. This multi-functional device boasts CDMA EV-DO connectivity and Mobile WiMAX for blazing fast Internet connections. It is powered by the Windows XP OS...

November 6, 2006

Brando 1GB USB Flash Card Review

Brando of Hong Kong is well known for its attractive range of gadgets and gizmos, and their USB Flash Drive is certainly one of the more practical offerings of recent times. This 1GB USB Flash Card comes in a...

Cellphone Garter to carry tech

A Little Lingerie Company (ALLC) has released the Black Velvet Cellphone Garter which can be worn with jeans, slit skirts, or even minis. The elasticised band will slide over your thigh comfortably for a secure and smooth fit, although most...

Belkin drops new Zune accessories

Belkin, a longtime iPod accessory maker, has decided to dress up Apple's rival with a wide range of accessories for those who lead an active lifestyle. Some of the goodies on offer by Belkin include the Tunebase FM transmitter, the...

Rumors of Nikon D40 afloat

The Internet is a treasure trove of information and a 24 hour rumor mill simultaneously, and pictures of the supposed Nikon D40 digital SLR camera has been making its rounds through cyberspace over the last few days. Generally, the horde...

Novel way of drinking - the Lockup

Most office pantries use either disposable coffee cups or personal mugs for everybody to get their daily infusion of caffeine, but either solution poses their own set of problems. Disposable coffee cups of the styrofoam kind definitely impact the environment...

Prototype Solar Cooker in the works

The portable Solar Cooker is definitely a great tool to bring along on your long road trips and hunting expeditions, as you never know when the munchies might strike. BCKSolar of Argentina has designed this prototype device that features splayed...

Hybrid camera features film and digital

A digital/film hybrid camera has been spotted on eBay, featuring a 35mm motorized compact camera with auto-rewind/power-rewind functions and a digital camera that snaps up to 26 pictures in high resolution, while low resolution pics max out at 99...

Swear Bear outdoes Cartman

Just like Cartman who looks all cute on the outside, the Swear Bear (no relation whatsoever to the peace-loving Care Bears) spews profanities that are enough to get a nun's knickers all bunched up. The Swear Bear has a pretty...

Power Jacket helps partially paralyzed

The anorexic-looking girl you see is wearing a "Power Jacket" created by Matsushita of Japan. The inflatable exoskeleton weighs a mere four pounds and functions to help patients who are in rehabilitation to recover from partial paralysis. We are stumped...

Favo Comic Pack from Wacom

Wacom, the worldwide leader in graphic tablets and interactive pen displays has released a limited edition of the Favo Comic Pack that empowers users to create digital Manga illustrations courtesy of the white Graphire4 A6 pen tablet, Manga Studio Debut...

Condom that fits in a jiffy

Imagine you're about to hop into the sack with the love of your life, with the Wonderjock scoring a great deal of points for your team when the moment of truth arrives. You pull out some rubber from the drawer...

V410 offers mid-range GPS performance

The V410 GPS navigation system from Yuer of China targets the mid-range market, where the only outstanding feature would be the bright custard color that it comes in. The 4" 65k color touchscreen display is adequate for drivers, offering enough...

Finger Massager lends a helping hand

You're having an extremely stressful day at work, and that irritating colleague sitting beside your cubicle has not stopped bothering you with inane questions despite telling him off a couple of times already. Why not kick back your shoes and...

Batman Projection Alarm Clock

Holy smokes, Batman! Commissioner Gordon has summoned you yet again to rid Gotham of slimy characters roaming the streets! Unfortunately, you will never be able to step into the shoes of the Dark Knight himself, but you can always wake...

Sony VGP-BMS30 wireless mouse

Sony's brand new VGP-BMS30 wireless mouse comes in a funky design that looks like a diagonally slice sausage that is slathered in black paint with a stripe of silver on the skin. This wireless pointing device connects via Bluetooth...

Eggulator crunches numbers

So you thought the Giant Talking Calculator Mat was weird? I believe the Eggulator could give the former a run for its money, coming in an egg carton design that folds open like a clamshell cellphone. The keypads are shaped...

Binary Clock wins nerds over

Cracking your head over what to get that geeky, thick-glassed colleague of yours who goes on and on about quantum physics and how bounding boxes work in first person shooters? The Binary Clock could be the perfect solution to your...

RC Weather Clock does weather reports

There is just something about weather predictions that make us tune in to the radio or TV stations even though we do not have any laundry to dry in the open. Instead of letting your lives revolve around when the...

LouseBuster makes short work of lice

Dale Clayton has pegged a victory for mankind in our battle against lice with the LouseBuster, claiming it disposes off head lice faster and more effectively than over-the-counter medicinal shampoo products. The LouseBuster blows out dry air at a rate...

Groove Glove for wannabe DJs

The Groove Glove is a self-proclaimed DJ Deck which you can wear on your hand, and has the potential of making you a public nuinsance with your poorly stitched composition or getting yourself spotted by a talent scout while boarding...

Nevo universal remote control

Universal remote controls have been around for quite some time now, but there is always room for improvement. The good people at Universal Electronics have developed a brand new universal remote control with spanking new features which will appeal to...

HP Ink more expensive than blood, vodka

I've always suspected that ink cartridges are one of the most valuable commodities in the world, and apparently that suspicion is strengthened when one compares the cost of HP ink with other valuable fluids. Apparently, an HP black ink cartridge...

SwingShot Tennis Robot improves returns

Those who want to raise their tennis game by a notch can always check out the SwingShot Tennis Robot which is smart enough to serve balls and hit them with a racket, with speeds ranging between 20km/h and 70km/h for...

Giant Talking Calculator Mat

The Giant Talking Calculator Mat will never make you look at mats the same way again. You'd be hard-pressed (pun not intended) to use this at your front door, relegating it into the cupboard where you show it off to...

Mains USB Adapter

Do you need to recharge a USB device but do not have access to a computer or notebook? Enter the Mains USB Adapter - this nifty little gadget comes in the standard 3-point pin plug with a USB port in...

Medion notebook adorned with crystals

If you can't capture the market with pink gadgets, try diamonds. They are, after all, supposed to be a girl's best friend. Medion might not take such an extravagant path, but they sure came out good with the Medion Swarovski...

Mix Lamp beautiful but expensive

Getting the right table lamp for your SOHO set up can be quite a tricky affair, as most of them come in the usual gamut of outdated designs that hardly reflect your modern approach to life. The Mix Lamp from...

Hasbro Massively Mini Media Player

The oxymoronically-named Massively Mini Media Player from Hasbro targets kids who are still too young to appreciate the aesthetic value of an iPod, and yet are too old to carry Mickey Mouse MP3 players around. This digital audio player comes...

AMD-powered SA1FOOA notebook

Yokohama-based Kohjinsha has lifted the curtain on their spanking new UMPC-like device that looks extremely svelte and sexy with the swiveling display. The SA1F00A ultra portable notebook is powered by an AMD Geode LX800 processor with 512MB of RAM helping...

Mini Bluetooth solar-powered GPS

A while ago, we talked about a Bluetooth solar-powered GPS by FTech (read review). The advantage of a solar Bluetooth GPS is power consumption. Note that these models are solar-assisted. They can’t run solely with the sun’s energy, but the...

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Push-Free skateboard for beginners

Skateboarding is one sport that requires tons of passion and a never-say-die attitude (then again, you could say the same about any other sport), featuring an air of awe in which a skilled skateboarder pulls off tricks with a grace...

Sony Silicon X-tal Reflective Display

The Sony Silicon X-tal Reflective Display, also known as SXRD, aims to bring cinema-quality pictures to home cinema buffs. Utilizing technology from selected Sony Full HD home theatre projectors and BRAVIA TVs, the Sony SXRD range has recently seen a...

Rhinestone Digital Belt Buckle scrolls

Rhinestone belt buckles are definitely not for everybody as it looks good on certain quarters only, but throw some scrolling text into the mix and you have a modern fashion statement goes down well with both retro-loving geeks and their...

Samsung Q40 replaces outgoing Q30

The Samsung Q30 in Korea was an extremely spiffy notebook to carry around, featuring a 12.1" display and measuring a mere 23.8mm thick and weighing a featherlight 1.1kg. All that still remains with the introduction of the Samsung Q40, albeit...

PSP reborn as a cellphone

The Chinese are a pretty inventive and innovative bunch - just take a look at the V191 handset from China-based TJR. To the casual user, this is probably a Sony PSP handheld console, but upon closer inspection, they will...

TrackStick Pro GPS system

How one views the TrackStick Pro really depends on the person's intention. This device is capable of storing a whole bunch of readings, including the date, time, location, speed, direction, altitude, signal strength, and temperature at pre-selected intervals which vary...

TiVo Glo Remote now on sale

In case you've lost your high-end Glo Remote that came with your TiVo Series 3 HD box, there is no need to wail until you run out of tissues. TiVo is currently making the Glo Remote as a standalone...

Linx Digital Photo Frame does movies

What does the Linx Digital Photo Frame have which sets it apart from the rest of the competition? Apparently, it does not only store photos and rotates them at regular intervals to refresh your ailing memory power of favorite moments...

SpeckTone Retro brings glam home

iPod stereo speaker systems are dime a dozen, but how many of them actually look good? The SpeckTone Retro is a top-loading stereo speaker system for the iPod that boasts a retro look which strangely enough, is modern enough to...

November 5, 2006

iVue Crystal Case sees through all

The iPod will probably be a firm favorite with vampires as their sun-shy, pasty complexion goes very well with the white iPod that we have all come to know and love. Slapping on a different color doesn't really make your...

M-30 sleek and slim PMP

Check out the extremely sexy and suave M-Cody M-30 portable media player that comes in an extremely slim shell that measures less than 1cm thick. M-Cody engineers managed to throw a ton of goodies into the mix, from a 260,000...

GG MSN Music

Looks like the MSN Music store has dropped out of the online music store race after over two years in the business, leaving Apple's iTunes standing tall after the dust has settled. From November 14th onwards, MSN Music will redirect...

Micro BR Digital Recorder from BOSS

Roland Corporation's new Micro BR Digital Recorder is capable of loading and playing MP3 tracks, while the inclusion of a guitar multi-effects processor enables you to time-stretch the MP3s played in real time without affecting pitch levels. The Micro BR...

Hands-free Electronic Music Stand

I've always admired musicians who are hitting all the right notes on the keyboard as their fingers dance gracefully across, but such moments of pure genius are often interrupted by turning a musical sheet. That is now a thing of...

Disgo USB keys with Oxford dictionary

The next time you're not too sure on the meaning of a word while reading an e-book or electronic document on your notebook or desktop with no Internet connection to access Dictionary.com, fret not. Clever-Stuff has crammed in the Concise...

Store-It drive big on capacity

We all seem to be fascinated by impossibly tiny devices that manage to offer often unbelievable amount of storage space. The Pexagon Store-It Drive is a great example - this diminutive 1.8" USB flash drive features capacities that start from...

Position Massage Sofa for tired souls

Ever wanted the massage experience without having one of those unwieldy-looking massage chairs from various Japanese manufacturers? The Position Massage Sofa fits this description perfectly as is comes in a modern design with a layer of molded polyurethane foam,...

Step2Play marries exercise and gaming

How many times have you heard your wife telling the kids to put down those video game controllers and go out to grab some sunshine and exercise? The Step2Play step exercise machine could change that as this device is linked...

Trekstor has new P!nk MP3 player

Remember the Depeche Mode MP3 player from Trekstor? That was a pretty cool-looking MP3 player by all means, and Trekstor has attached more star power to the i.Beat P!nk MP3 player as well, featuring two memory configurations of 1GB and...

MP3 player for bicycles

Those who love cycling with their iPods could be putting their lives on the line each time they hit the road, as you might not be able to listen to surrounding sounds of the traffic during critical moments. Hammacher has...

StyleTap does Palm OS apps in Windows

Ever wished you could run your favorite Palm-based applications and games on your Windows Mobile Pocket PC? That is now possible with a bridge being supplied by the StyleTap Platform, offering Windows Mobile device users to use more than 20,000...

Pentax K100D a great entry-level DSLR

Pentax has refreshed its line of digital SLR cameras this year with the introduction of the K100D, the spiritual successor of the *ist DS2. The K100D comes across as an extremely small DSLR camera, featuring a lovely 2.5" display on...

Mottainai USB key is very bling

SolidAlliance is well known for its array of weird USB flash drives, is now offering this unique 2GB USB key that retails for a jaw-dropping 600 Euros. Known as the Mottainai, this USB flash drive is more of a work...

Nixon Dictator watch records voice too

Record your very own Watergate scandal with the Nixon Dictator watch. Boasting a design that brings back memories of timepieces back in the 1970's, the Nixon Dictator features a leather band and enough internal memory to store up to eight...

8GB red iPod nano model now available

Apple has recently unveiled the 8GB second-generation iPod nano, coating it with red in an aluminum enclosure, bringing the total number of colors for the 8GB iPod nano model to two. It will retail for $249 as well, but a...

Couples, Computers and Gaming

We are going to this fun event organised by Via Technologies, Inc. There one can take a look at how the sexes play computer games, watch demos and experts talk about the latest games and gamers, learn how to...

November 3, 2006

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Blowing Elica turns her on

Remember those lamps that can be turned on or off by a touch or a clap? The Elica lamp takes a different route to administer power into its soul, requiring you to blow it instead. Sexual innuendoes aside, this is...

Nokia could re-enter gaming market

Nokia is set to tackle the handheld gaming market yet again after the demise of its first two forays into this market that has been held by Nintendo's tight, vice-like grip ever since the Game Boy and Tetris combo swept...

Lightsnake makes recording easy

Digital recording enthusiasts often struggle with changing their soundcards each time a new incarnation comes out - remember the days when we had to unplug our huge ISA 32-bit cards and switch to a smaller PCI card, only to be...

Magellan eXplorist XL now available

Most GPS navigation systems come in a boring rectangle shape, but Magellan decided to ramp things up with the handheld eXplorist XL handheld GPS receiver. This device is comfortable enough to hold in one hand, and comes with a robust...

Street Muttz Interactive Puppies

Open up your very own electronic SPCA with a bunch of Street Muttz Interactive Puppies. These cute little pups come with a motion sensor that kicks them into action whenever they sense a human presence nearby, and are capable...

Artistic pinhole cameras

Art is a very subjective matter, but I think we can safely assume that some people find certain objects universally appealing, such as Wayne Martin Belger's pinhole cameras that look too precious to be used. His entire collection of cameras...

Battery-free wireless mouse

A wireless mouse that does not run on battery power? Apparently, that is made possible with the Battery-Free Mouse from A4Tech. This computer peripheral is powered by some voodoo hoodoo and a magical incantation - we're kidding, it uses electromagnetic...

OEGP68 treads the middle standard

China is well known for making much cheaper products when compared to other industrialized countries in the West, as can be seen by the OEGP68 GPS system. Expect the ordinary such as a 3.5" color touchscreen display, an integrated speaker,...

HAANSlounge TV boasts unique design

Taiwan-based electronics maker Hannspree is well known for its range of cute, plush LCD TVs that come in a wide range animals. The company has moved on to bigger things by developing the Hannspree Lounge model that is elegantly wrapped...

iPod Shuffle 2G disembowelled

I don't really get those people who have a fetish for taking apart a sensitive piece of electronics, especially when that action voids your warranty. The folks at iFixit have placed disassembly photographs for curious Joes who need to know...

Ecopod E1 finally available

At last , the Ecopod e1 Home Recycling Center has been released. We first covered this mini recycling center a couple of months ago, and back then we had no idea when would it be available and for how much....

Fujitsu P1610 is extremely agile

The Fujitsu P1610 Tablet PC is quite a wonder, featuring gymnast-like flexibility when it comes to the display. You can twist it and turn it virtually in any direction according to your fancy without causing unnecessary stress to the hinges....

iDisguise fools thieves

Snatch thieves and pick pockets have listed down the iPod as a commodity in their everyday line of work, and hence it is wise to take precautions to guard your recently purchased MP3 player against any unwanted abductions. What better...

Bullet-shaped webcam from Creative

The Live! Cam Optia is the latest in the long line of webcams from Creative. The Optia looks pretty different from the rest of the webcams that are flooding the market at home, with the hinge located on the left...

Online PC gaming on your TV coming soon

Gamers seem to have it tough, with so many platforms vying for their attention. First we have the ever-present home console scenario which is being spiced up this holiday season in a 3-way battle, followed by the PC gaming...

Omen takes no prisoners

VoodooPC, now an entity under HP's umbrella, showed us that it hasn't lost its edge when it comes to high-end gaming PCs that make all the hype about next-generation console graphics look like a 5 year old's drawing. The Omen...

Canon launches Media Storage

Canon has taken another step into the Media View market with the Canon Media Storage M30 and M80. Both devices feature a user interface that is familiar to owners of Canon's line of digital camera, and are equipped with a...

Lasers in garage help you park

Brookstone carries quite a lot of home improvement gadgets that makes life at home much easier, and the Dual Laser Parking system is one of them. Although it won't help you park your car automatically, it does provide some help...

RunAway AnyShoe adapter

Assuming you've received a Nike+iPod Sport Kit as a gift but do not have the dough to fork out one of those fancy shoes from Nike itself, don't fret and more importantly, cancel that auction you've put up on Ebay....

Pimp your ride

When you first lay your eyes on the set of D’Vinci Forgiato Radurra wheels, one question that flashes across your mind would be - does it perform as well as it looks? Other than the coolness factor, one of the...

RoboMop unfortunately sweeps only

Ask any homemaker and they will tell you that their husbands have it easier at the office, as running a home while keeping it spic and span is no mean task. Not only do you have to make sure that...

Temporary heart pump could save lives

U.K. experts have developed an artificial pump that could help revive dying hearts, saving thousands of lives in the process. When used in conjunction with a cocktail of drugs, this temporary pump enables the ailing heart to rest and regenerate...

Elecom iPod charger for emergencies

What could be worse than being stuck on an airplane between a couple of overweight people, where the one on your left is snoring away oblivious to his surroundings with drool dripping down on your sleeve while the person on...

November 2, 2006

InVoca responds to voice commands

So you're a hen-pecked husband who's constantly taking orders from your wife. Where else do you vent your frustration but at the TV? After all, the idiot box doesn't talk back and it certainly can't hit you over the head...

Game On exhibition at London

Lnodon is where it's at this moment, with the London Science Museum currently holding the Game On exhibition which showcases the history, culture, and technology of gaming with consoles that hark back to the 1960s up to today's most modern...

Odyssey 10-Wheel Car

Keep the Joneses scrambling to keep up with your kid this holiday season with the Odyssey 10-Wheel Car sitting pretty beside both next-generation consoles underneath the Christmas tree. At first glance, you can tell this vehicle will offer tons of...

New JVC home theatre systems

JVC has a trio of home theatre systems that vie for the consumer dollar in the upcoming holiday season. The DD-1, DD-3, and DD-8 are all well-endowed with 16cm subwoofers and an overall output of 220W RMS. In addition, you...

Wonderjock lifts your confidence

Since girls can have their fun with the Wonderbra and the Boobkini, the guys also want a slice of action to enhance their looks in the nether regions by passing up on traditional remedies such as a tube sock. Australian...

Gmail now available for mobile devices

Gmail has truly taken the world by storm since its introduction back in 2004. Not sure why it is still in beta, but Google has recently launched Gmail for Mobile Devices, empowering users whether at the office or on the...

New miniPlayer from Meizu

The portable media player on the right could be a revamped version of the Meizu M6 miniPlayer, although there is hardly any concrete evidence to draw such a conclusion. Obvious changes include the inclusion of a widescreen display and touch...

Free Shuffle for Apple employees

Employees at Apple Computer will receive an early Christmas present this year, with chief executive Steve Jobs handing out a brand new second generation iPod Shuffle to everyone with no strings attached. This move starts from the top of the...

Deals of the day

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Sega launch titles on the Wii

The Nintendo Wii's launch date is edging ever closer, and everybody has pretty high expectations for it even though the Wii comes across as a lightweight among the three next generation home consoles in terms of hardware specifications. One...

Wireless music for couples on a budget

You know how extra headphone adapters were all the rage during the heydays of Sony's Walkman (the one that plays cassettes and not MP3s) as you leech on your best friend's playlist while the lecturer is mumbling something about the...

Laser mouse that works anywhere

When computer mice dropped their balls a few years ago with the advent of optical technology, the whole world was smiling as you no longer have to deal with performing an enema on a dirty trackball. All you've got to...

Brando carries MP4 watch

Brando is offering the MP4 watch that does not only tell the time, it features video playback as well. We first covered this exactly a month ago in our Anlong video watch piece. Apparently, a double check comparing the Anlong...

Digital Cube Mini released in Korea

The Digital Cube Mini was finally released in Korea, with an equally cute and petite model holding a couple of them just to get you drooling. The Digital Cube Mini is a tiny portable media player that sports a 2.4"...

Pez MP3 player

So it seems MP3 players are starting to come in weird shapes, starting with the Sichimi MP3 player from Japan and now the Pez MP3 player. Capable of holding approximately 120 songs with 512MB of memory, this unique digital audio...

Detect heat with the AimShot Heatseeker

Finally, there is a piece of consumer-level device that borrows some technology from the line of Predators. The AimShot HeatSeeker 3500 Rescue Tool is handy when you are out searching for a child who is trying to avoid having a...

Asus Asteio D22 supports Viiv

Asus' first media center, the Asteio D22 supports Intel's Viiv platform and has the processing muscle of an Intel Core 2 Duo processor to help handle all the entertainment tasks thrown at it. Other hardware specifications include 1GB of RAM,...

Casio GW400J-1 makes it way Stateside

The Casio G-Shock GW400-J vibrating watch has been out for over a year in Japan, but this fantastic robust timepiece for those who lead an active lifestyle has not been released for those living out from the Land of the...

DigiMemo A402 digitizes ink

Let's face it - using pen and paper to write down notes and drawing diagrams are still the best way to go instead of carrying around a bulky tablet PC wherever you go. The DigiMemo A402 is a special device...

Lowrance iWAY 600C has satellite images

The Lowrance iWAY 600C automotive GPS navigation system is one heavy hitter, capable of displaying satellite imagery on top of regular roadmaps courtesy of Navteq. In addition, the iWAY 600C can also perform marine mapping and navigation as well. As...

Painless vaccination method developed

Are there any among you who are scared to death of needles, especially when it comes to those compulsory vaccines and booster shots? Fear not, as a new type of inhaler is being developed specifically to administer vaccines and other...

Video game to promote HIV education

We know how videogames have been misunderstood to promote violence and sex among the youth of today by certain quarters, but thankfully UNICEF has taken the step to introduce a spanking new online game that aims to educate youths about...

Concept designer UMPCs from PBJ

Designer Crispin Jones has been commissioned by PBJ in order to infuse a little style and flavor into its line of UMPCs. The concept that you see on the right is definitely a step in the right direction, as the...

My Light Marklights a versatile solution

The My Light Marklights might be marketed as bookmarks, but they can also be used with a notebook especially during those late night online chatting sessions. This nifty device features a trio of LEDs with two brightness settings that are...

Catch your Skype caller fibbing

The manufacturers of SAM (Simple Answering Machine) for Skype, KishKish, has added a new lie detector feature to the fnial product and laid claim that this new and improved version is capable of detecting the stress levels in the voice...

Snowmen invade USB territory

Spread some Yuletide cheer around the office with early Christmas shopping to avoid the mad, mad rush. Klear Gear is offering a USB-powered snowman that lights up in four different colors without the need for any software or driver...

CarMD identifies potential problems

The CarMD handheld tester is the perfect device that can help you save some serious dollars in repairs for cars that were purchased post 1996. The tester connects to your car via a universal 16-pin Data Link Connector, providing you...

Classic arcade cabinets on sale

Big Electronic Games are starting to make available arcade cabinets that come with a healthy mix of classic games to keep your fingers warm during the upcoming holiday season. These arcade cabinets come in 80% the size of the original,...

Nokia unveils clear portable boombox

Check out this transparent boom box design from cellphone specialists Nokia. You can tell that Nokia designers were inspired by the everyday briefcase as the transparent case comes with an old school handle with a quartet tiny feet dotting...

Hardy marine stereo from Sony

Those with sea legs will love the new CDX-HS70MW marine stereo from Sony. The CDX-HS70MW marine stereo is capable of holding its own against the harsh elements that plague the seven seas, boasting a sun, water, and salt-resistant head unit....

Gold-plated Dominator up for grabs

Corsair is currently sitting pretty at the top of the high-end performance RAM market, shipping over one million modules worldwide this year alone. To celebrate the company's market dominance while evoking a tinge of envy from its competitors, Corsair decided...

U-Robo grandfather of R2-D2

R2-D2 can trace it's ancestry to the U-Robo of Korea. This house-trained robot is powered by an Intel Pentium 1GHz processor and 512MB of RAM to run all the tasks that it is supposedly capable of doing. Connectivity options come...

Gutter Tongs offer effortless pick-up

You can let your ladder rot in the basement this fall as you clear out debris and a bunch of leaves from your gutter with a pair of Gutter Tongs. This interesting device is very different from the rest of...

Pink Prada notebooks available soon

This limited edition Prada notebook for the high-heeled might have been reported last year, but it will finally be released for us consumers in time for the Christmas shopping. The pink-colored Asus S6F weighs a mere 3.3 pounds and comes...

Luxurious Amadana portable DVD player

Amadana is noted for its range of electronics that feature a touch of the world's fastest growing grass - the bamboo. This portable DVD player comes in a laminated bamboo exterior that houses a 10" widescreen LCD display inside....

IME introduces new universal Dock

Integrated Mobile Electronics (IME) was to standardize the integration process of having portable digital audio players in your vehicle with their new IME Dock. Their newfangled car audio accessory will connect to your vehicle's audio and video systems seamlessly and...

New Sony Vaio for Korea

The Sony Vaio VGN-N17L shares a very strong resemblance with the MacBook Pro, from the color scheme to the minimalist keyboard design layout. The only thing we know about this new Vaio is a 15.4" display, while our resident Dr....

November 1, 2006

Accuratus Mouse Phone

Some things in life simply don't mix. Oil and water. Bush and Saddam. Pyongyang and Seoul. From the technological point of view, we have Skype handsets and mice. It doesn't really make sense to stop all forms of work whenever...

The anonymous Bluetooth GPS receiver

The following is one of the most non-descriptive devices ever featured - the car-shaped Bluetooth GPS receivers. The GPS-10001 device from manufacturer Gold Kiwi Enterprise of China is equipped with the highly accurate SiRFStar III GPS chipset and comes in...

Deals of the day

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KDDI prototype cellphones are beauties

There is just something about these candybar cellphones from KDDI. Each handset comes in a glossy finish that makes them look as if they were made from glazed ceramic, boasting large square buttons in a neatly arranged manner, ensuring...

3-in-1 Wireless Presenter from Lindy

The Lindy USB Wireless Presenter looks like a distant cousin of the Wii-mote, and it comes with an entirely different set of functions. This device is an amalgamation of a mouse, a laser pointer, and a PowerPoint presentation controller, making...

IonKids tracks kids' whereabouts

You don't need to fork up that much money to keep track of where your teenager is by hiring a private eye - there is always the IonKids system which consists of a PDA device that comes with a...

Devilish cases for the 2G nano

With the launch of each new generation of iPods, iPod accessory manufacturers rub their hands in glee as they are presented with yet another opportunity to milk the consumers for all they are worth. Owners of the new 2G...

Motorola wows audience at SEMA 2006

Motorola has announced several new devices that will enhance your driving experience at the 2006 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show. This new range of Bluetooth-enabled products aim to bring innovative solutions that offer uninterrupted access to a gamut of...

Auto Detective Pen sniffs out bugs

You must be uber-paranoid to include the Auto Detective Pen into your office arsenal. This nifty device is capable of warning you against any wireless sound bugs within a radius of 10 meters by flashing brightly the moment a suspicious...

Glider Mouse looks out of this world

Is it just me, or do all ergonomic products come in the weirdest shapes? How come there weren't enough dollars being poured into research and development back in the early years of computing to combat the problems that plague most...

PSP rumored to come in new colors

The Sony PSP is currently available in black and its polar opposite, white colors. This is rather pitiful when compared against the Nintendo DS Lite system that boasts a whole bunch of colors and special editions that helped pushed sales...

SpaceMouse does not move cursor

What you see on the right is the latest Vaders-que device to hit the market - the SpaceMouse Plus from 3D Connexion that looks more at home out of our atmosphere than within. Despite the rather misleading name, the SpaceMouse...

Pac-Man tops as Halloween costume

We bet you've seen your fair share of weird costumes yesterday while handing out tooth decay agents to a ton of kids last night, but did any of you come across anybody dressed up as an arcade cabinet? Rluzinski's homemade...

Samsung unveils robot and not phone

You might think that Samsung concentrates all of its efforts for cellphones only, but the introduction of the Mahru 2 humanoid robot dispels that myth. The Mahru 2 is the result of a joint venture between the Korea Institute of...

Fatboy speakers bring evil eye to homes

Just when you thought that you had seen the last of Sauron's eye in Lord of the Rings: Return of the King, it has come back to haunt us in the form of the Fatboy speaker system. The entire setup...

HAL 5 exoskeleton brings new hope

Remember those Spiderman comics that run in full color every Sunday in your local paper? It was there that I learnt good ol' Spidey has the proportionate strength of a spider. Apparently you can gain some semblance of spider-strength with...

Stereo speaker dock from Brando

Picking a stereo speaker dock system can be tricky when you have a ton of gadgets and gizmos at your disposal, as you would most probably want one that can cater to most, if not all of your devices....

Personal Butterfly pocket heater

Winter could be extremely cold and bitter, more so if you do not have the significant other to share it with, and sometimes the coldness can seep into the very marrow of your bones without you realizing it. Why not...

USB-powered Xmas Decoration Kit

The Yuletide season is about to come knocking on our doors soon, and it is never too early to start planning out your gifts. Brando has the USB Decoration Christmas Kit to help brighten up your work area at the...

Freeze Alarm Home Monitor

Whenever you head off for a vacation, your mind is never 100% relaxed as you will naturally fear for the safety of your humble abode, as the craziest things like broken pipes or a power outage could happen when you're...

Reactable makes music via movement

Forget musical chairs with the Reactable. This unique piece of household furniture is capable of making music according to how the toys on the table are moved. I wonder if a musically-inclined genius could compose a brand new symphony by...

Golf Launchpad for stay-at-home golfers

Since it is pouring cats and dogs outside, you want to fix your golf itch indoors much to the chagrin of your wife. Why not reach a compromise with the Golf Launchpad device? This neat device is plugged to your...

Unique speakers that ooze with sexiness

At first glance, those shiny metal bits you see actually look like retired pistons from a retired car. In reality, they are actually decent computer speakers that will enhance any notebook on your travels, and we are not just...

UVIA M100 ups in-car entertainment ante

Check out the uber cool UVIA M100 mobile infotainment device from Unwired Vehicles. This will definitely bring some swagger into your ride with goodies such as broadband Internet access courtesy of Verizon or Sprint's EV-DO connection, instant messaging, as well...

Kanguru introduces Bio Slider II

No, the product you see on the right is not one of Cyclop's visors that he wears while saving the world - it is actually a spanking new USB flash drive from Kanguru. Known as the Bio Slider II, this...

Telefonplan Tower colored by numbers

The Telefonplan tower in Midsommarkransen, a suburb in Stockholm, which has long been used by Ericsson and has cemented it's status as a neighborhood landmark in the psyche of the local community, is currently undergoing some changes by the...

Super light Sony Vaio Type G notebook

Sony has launched the spiritual successor to the ultra slim X505 notebook by introducing the Vaio Type G. This super thin notebook comes with a 12.1" display and weighs under a kilogram when placed on the scale with it's carbon...

Dress up your work space with crystals

Crystals, fake or otherwise, often lend an air of desirability in the product or person who adorns them. JC Penney has unveiled a Desk Accessory Kit that will brighten up any work space with crystal-studded basic desk items. Inside this...

Manned robot transport in Japan

We often think of robots as toys instead of a mode of transport, and this four-legged machine clearly blows that notion out of the water. There is actually a real-life human inside manning the "thing", which has been reported to...

Logitech announces Alto keyboard

There are those of us who have ditched the desktop for good, relying on our notebooks exclusively when it comes to work and play. Unfortunately, notebook keyboard layouts are pretty much standard as you can't have zany form factors such...

Gauge Mecha 1 BMF concept watch

Since most people use cellphones these days to tell the time instead of wearing a watch, the once-noble timepiece has turned into something that only older folks will wear. The limited edition Gauge Mecha 1 BMF concept watch from Avant-Garde...

 
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