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April 27, 2007

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iZ3D monitor review

Ah - 3D. The very word sends shivers down my spine, as the 3D realm was what brought gaming to life after Mode 7 scrolling on the Super NES did its utmost best to prolong the 2D era for...

Keychain gets USB treatment

Check out the USB Keyholder on the right. Overall a concept that is simple in nature, and yet elegant in design. These fobs come with a thin metal ring for you to hook up as many keys as possible, while...

Bluetooth Wireless Speakers

I just love wireless technology. They leave the workspace looking so clean and neat, and you dont't have to worry about untangling a mess of cords whenever you want to plug in a new peripheral. The Bluetooth Wireless Speakers bring...

Feline arse sharpens pencils

I'm amazed something as crude as the Cat's Arse Sharpener could even be conceived, but after seeing how an elephant dispenses cigarettes through its rear end, this should come as no surprise. The extremely descriptive name reveals all without...

Flygun knocks pests dead

Ever sat down to a delicious meal, only to have a nasty fly and his friends buzzing about trying to get a taste as well? The Flygun claims to make short work of these pests, releasing a plastic net...

Dreamate calls the Sandman

Counted more sheep than the total in New Zealand and yet can't get a wink of sleep? The Dreamate device aims to help send you off to dreamland by sending a gentle wave to the purported "sleeping golden triangle" points...

StrikeAlert warns of approaching storms

The StrikeAlert device lets you know in advance whether the approaching storms will carry lighting or not by simply sounding an audible alarm and lighting up a series of colored LEDs. In addition, it lets you know the distance of...

Piva PNS350 for beginners

Listen up, class! First timers to the world of GPS navigation systems ought to consider the Piva PNS350, as it comes with an entire range of basic GPS functions ranging from a 3.5" 65k color touchscreen display, an SD...

Griffin Journi portable iPod speaker system

The Journi (also known as the Voyager) is the first true portable speaker system from Griffin that works with dock-connecting iPods. Of course, other interesting design innovations have been thrown into the mix as well including a leather-like exterior...

IR Thermometer shoots lasers

Anyone who does not feel too good ought to have his or her temperature taken since they could be running a fever, an early symptom of many a disease. The Infrared Thermometer with Laser Sight is a non-invasive method...

Static begone with Resitec keychain

The Resitec Earthing Static ought to be made as a compulsory welcome gift to anyone who joins a new company, particularly if the office floor is fully carpeted. How many times have your colleague tapped you on the shoulder...

Casio XJ-S46 Super Slim Projector

Projectors are often labeled as large, heavy, and unwieldy. Casio has turned the tables by announcing the XJ-S46 Super Slim Projector, touting it to be the world's smallest and lightest 25,000 lumens projector. Measuring a mere 1.7" thick, the XJ-S46...


Cookie jar signals snack time

Now this Snack Time Clock is definitely an interesting addition to any kitchen, featuring the traditional design of a cookie jar with a cover that doubles up as a clock, letting you know the time whenever you are sneaking around...

Firstsing unveils PS3 step down adapter

Europeans who decided not to pay an exorbitant price for the PS3 will definitely look to imported consoles which are way cheaper after conversion. Firstsing from China has developed a step down AC adaptor for Europeans that comes in the...

April 26, 2007

Girls want their MP3s too

Mattel has jumped onto the MP3 bandwagon by planning to release a hybrid fashion doll that plays MP3 songs this July. Dubbed the Barbie Girl (how creative), this 4.5" device comes with a mere 512MB of internal memory, but salvation...

Hello Kitty goes on a roadtrip

You can't escape the clutches of the insanely popular Hello Kitty, as evidenced by this iPod car charger/FM transmitter device that comes in the form of Japan's favorite feline. All you need to do is plug in the Hello Kitty...

Arcade action goes home

The DreamAuthentics Katana offers the authentic arcade experience via a true blue arcade machine, except that this cabinet comes in half the size, enabling you to enjoy those classics of yore on a desk rather than occupying enough space...

Golf Ball Alarm Clock for angry people

Being awakened from your slumber by unnatural means other than sunlight is often a rude experience, but the Golf Ball Alarm Clock lets you take your revenge as the only way it can be turned off would be throwing...

Geminoid the robotic doppelganger

A Japanese researcher has successfully developed a robotic doppelganger that looks and moves exactly like him, enabling him to be in two places at the same time technically. Known as the Geminoid, Professor Hiroshi Ishiguro of Osaka University used a...

MadCatz PS3 keyboard is cringe-worthy

Looks like the PS3 is getting peripherals that seem to suit its looks, and I don't mean it in a positive manner. The MadCatz QWERTY keyboard attachment for Sony's latest console looks fine by itself, but from the practical...

Wiimote gains Open Sesame powers

The Wii remote can certainly do much more than control Mario and cook virtual dishes on your TV screen - it is now capable of unlocking your door at the flick of your rest. While this is not the...

Keyport Slide universal key fob

Forget about the keychain when the Keyport Slide universal key fob is launched. This unique device is more than capable of holding your house, office, car, and lock keys in a single streamlined case, where a simple sliding movement...

After 5 Booze Belt makes its mark

After 5 makes a snide remark about using coasters while drinking, since the mobile Take-a-Belt Booze Belt enables you to lug around two bottles of your poison of choice and half a dozen shotgun shell shot glasses. This $89.99...

Video dress is another fashion novelty

Designer Hussein Cahalayan from Turkey has created a video dress that shows a time lapse of a rose opening and closing up with an array of colors and light, made possible by the 15,000 LEDs embedded within the fabric. This...

Bluetooth Handsfree kit

You know the drill - the person driving in front of you is a slow poke, while those behind honking at you are speed maniacs. The Bluetooth Handsfree kit ensures you'll be able to carry on with all your cellphone...

Proporta Mobile Survival Kit for geeks

Whenever we go traveling with our collection of gadgets and devices, keeping them recharged is always an issue. The Proporta Mobile Survival Kit is an essential tool for frequent travelers since it comes with a USB Mobile Device Charger that...

Blowlite looks tacky

The Blowlite is a blow-up lamp with a twist - it comes covered with glitter for that diva look. When we say blow-up, we don't mean the explosive variety, but one that requires you to pump some air into it...

LG concept phone sports 2 screens

LG could steal a little bit of Apple's iPhone thunder assuming this concept clamshell handset is realized in the near future. While the form factor follows any traditional clamshell cellphone, you are greeted by a couple of touchscreens upon...

SIM card gets GPS capability

Who could've known this day would come - Blue Sky Positioning has successfully integrated GPS reading capabilities into a SIM card. This is made possible by using the phone itself as an antenna, and most of the processing is done...

Electric Bath Duck for the morbid

You know the drill - fill a bath tub with water, stand in it, turn on the hair dryer, and drop it into the water to escape from the pain of this world. The Electric Bath Duck takes a more...

Klipsch unveils iGroove SXT

Klipsch has just lifted the curtain on their new iGroove SXT, joining the ranks of 65,490 (and counting) other iPod speaker docks. Thankfully, the Klipsch brand is famous for its sound quality, and this compact bookshelf system looks set...

Sharp RD-CX200 hits Korea

Sharp has recently launched the RD-CX200 color LCD electronic dictionary in Korea, boasting a host of features that are bound to get the pulse racing. For $425, you get an integrated FM radio, a voice recorder, e-book functionality, and...

Table Tennis gain wet protection

The Floating Waterproof Table Tennis (it'd better be, considering the venue where you'd be playing this) is one interesting toy to have whenever you're hanging out with your buds at the pool. Measuring 54" x 27", the surface is made...

D.I.Y. robots with TeRK

The Telepresence Robot Kit (TeRK) offers robot enthusiasts to build their very own robot from ground up, and what you see on the right is the Qwerkbot - a three-wheeled robot that is capable of sending images over the Internet...

Portable Beverage Heater concept

There is nothing quite like sipping on a hot cup of joe to start the day, but you might end up firefighting too many issues at work before you realize your coffee has turned as cold as a three-day old...

[ad:tech] Wired.com drops Copyright bomb, adopts Creative Commons license for content: grab, modify, re-post...

At the digital marketing conference this morning, Wired Digital's general manager revealed that the site will adopt the Creative Commons license for its content in a couple weeks. So now bloggers can freely refer and link to Wired articles? Not...

Glo Pillow offers gentle wake up call

There is nothing quite as disorienting as waking up to the shrill scream of an alarm clock every morning, which is why the Glo Pillow offers a great alternative if you have the dough to spare. The Glo Pillow...

PS3 receives Eye Cam

Looks like the PS3 platform will also receive some gaming goodness from a different dimension, courtesy of the PlayStation Eye. The Eye is a vast improvement over its predecessor, the EyeToy that was used for the PS2. The new PlayStation...

Shock Absorber Pen

I suppose if Thomas Jefferson had the Shock Absorber Pen back in his day, he would've been able to draft the Declaration of Independence on horseback without missing a beat. This interesting gadget was built to look like a...

Cellphones now in charge at home

NTT-Neomeit is currently working on developing a service that enables users to control their devices at home from their cellphones. This service is known as the U-Consento and will be launched this September barring any unforseen circumstances. Designed to...

Sony introduces a trio of HD HandyCams

Sony jumps into the High Definition camcorder fray with a trio of new models, namely the HDR-CX7, the HDR-SR7, and the HDR-SR5. All three models come with 2.7" LCD displays, Sony's very own ClearVid CMOS sensor technology, Carl Zeiss...

Power Line extends to music now

While Power Line technology works great at piping Internet connections throughout a home, the Music Tap MT-01 offers a first as it utilizes the same concept to deliver music via an existing electrical wiring system and power sockets. Also...

Philips X200 makes like a goose

The Philips X200 laptop definitely does not look anything like its peers today, featuring an extendable widescreen display that reminds you of a regular LCD monitor used with desktops. The display can also be adjusted nearer to the user, making...

USB Chess Game from Brando

While chess aficionados can spend hours upon hours studying moves within a game, there are some of us casual gamers who decide to put away our DS Lites and PSPs just for a moment in order to find out...

Sony repents of past folly

Looks like Sony has finally learnt from its mistake with the introduction of the B100 music player. The B100 is tipped to be the first Walkman digital audio player that uses drag-and-drop song transfer, doing away with the convoluted...

April 25, 2007

Samsung to include 3D in TVs

So we have Bluetooth plasma TVs from Samsung, and now the same company has plans to upgrade their DLP sets to include 3D? While not many people will opt for this option since it probably causes nothing but headaches after...

Samsung plasma TV receives Bluetooth

Samsung's new 50" SPD-50P91FHD plasma display holds the tag for being the first Bluetooth capable full HD plasma TV in the world, featuring True Black Panel for an improved full HD image (if that is ever possible in the first...

Homemade USB BB gun

While a BB gun can be a fun toy to fool around with, somebody decided to do more than just use it for leisure. In fact, he has conjured a fully automated USB-powered BB fun that is attached to a...

Korejanai Robo USB Memory Stick

The Korejanai Robo USB Memory Stick is an ordinary USB flash drive packaged into the body of a robot, courtesy of Japanese company Cube. The robot does not come in a static package as it features moveable arms for an...

Sahara TufTab now shipping

The Sahara TufTab from Tablet Kiosk is a rugged tablet PC that has been constructed to withstand the rigors of rain, dust, humidity, extreme temperatures, and vibration. While the Celeron 1.0GHz processor will turn some people off, it is...

Satis Asteo Washlet oozes with tech

Japanese toilets are pretty much like their society - extremely advanced. This is evidenced by Inax's Satis Asteo Washlet, featuring integrated speakers and an SD card reader for you to load your favorite tunes while laying a log or...

Truimph Solar Swimsuit goes commercial

While solar swimsuits aren't exactly the newest idea on the block, Truimph is the first company to make these commercially available. The Truimph Solar Swimsuit is a joint collaboration by Truimph and Conergy, and this swimsuit does enough to provide...

Freeview bathroom telly goes HD

For those who absolutely need to get their TV fix everywhere, the 19" Freeview Waterproof Bathroom TV from Envirovision ought to do the trick. Featuring HDMI interface (if only somebody came up with a waterproof Xbox 360 or PS3...

Bark Free solutions keep mutts quiet

It can be pretty unnerving to have dogs in the neighborhood bark their heads off in the middle of the night with no apparent reason to do so, which is why the Bark Free Pro comes in handy. This device...

Samsung unveils new SGH-i400

The Samsung SGH-i400 was launched at the S60 Summit, and this smartphone is powered by the Symbian OS, giving users the ability to navigate through their menus as if they were on a PC. Unfortunately, the i400 is no 3G-enabled...

Samsung SCH-C210 launched in Korea

Can cellphones get any thinner? Samsung has just launched its SCH-C210 in Korea, also known as the Ultra Edition 5.9. This means you get to make calls on a handset that measures a mere 5.9mm thin. Samsung claims that...

Handy USB 2.0 Rotate Hub

Those who hit the road frequently will definitely find the USB 2.0 Rotate Hub a handy tool to have. While it is small in size, the USB 2.0 Rotate Hub is definitely big on functionality. Featuring a trio of...

Pantech C3b enters into record books

The Pantech C3b aims to cement its place in immortality by being the smallest flip phone in the world with a camera and Bluetooth connectivity. This diminutive phone weighs a mere 2.5 oz and measures 2.72" x 1.69" x 0.76",...

BlackBerry 8830 World Edition announced

The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition has finally been announced by Verizon Wireless and Research in Motion, and this dual-mode CDMA/GSM smartphone is capable of taking in a SIM card that switches between CDMA and GSM networks automatically, enabling users to...

Instant Ear Thermometer for your pets

Going to the vet can be quite a traumatic experience for certain dogs and cats, since the vet will often stick a thermometer up where the sun don't shine, causing your pet to be traumatized for quite some time just...

Popdrive marries storage and drinking

I'm not sure when did drinking and storing files actually merge, but I don't mind offices amending the "no alcohol" policy to accomodate the presence of the Popdrive. This keychain is actually a 1GB flash drive integrated with a...

Piggy Foot Massager

I'm not too sure whether this is a kosher deal for our Muslim and Jewish brethren, but this Piggy Foot Massager definitely oozes with cuteness! A handheld remote allows you to adjust the intensity of each massage (choose from two...

Remote Control Mini Car Pen

The Remote Control Mini Car Pen will make a great gift for those who do not have any portable gaming systems of any kind, since it offers the functionality of both a pen and a remote control for a small...

Buffalo BSKP-CU202/SV Skype phone

The Buffalo BSKP-CU202/SV Skype phone offers unprecedented functionality in a sleek form factor. Requiring no drivers at all, all you need to do is plug it into any available USB port and you get instant audio output of 6W...

Plantronics Dusty Pink Explorer 330

The Plantronics Dusty Explorer 330 Bluetooth headset comes in the favorite color of many a female - pink. This headset has been released in conjunction of Mother's Day and will be priced around $80. Other than a new coat of...

Transformers earphones coming soon

With Transformers mania gathering momentum due to the movie's upcoming summer release, Takara Tomy has come up with the Transformers Music Label Frenzy & Rumble earphones. For those who want it in plain English, it is actually an ordinary...

Amiga announces PowerPC-based systems

Amiga has made Mac users proud by announcing a couple of PowerPC-based systems, where one of them will be an entry-level computer with a target price that won't hurt the pocket ($500), while the other is a high-end version that...

Tykho Bulb lamp is all rubbery

While the Tykho Bulb lamp is not made out of 100% natural rubber, it does come with a soft silicon rubber exterior that houses a cool fluorescent tube light source within. What makes this lamp special is the ability for...

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R4 and Rumble Pak review

The homebrew scene for the Nintendo DS is pretty much alive, and one of the main reasons would be the abundance of third party carts such as the Supercard series for Slot 2 on the NDS as well as...

Laughing Pen keeps your spirits up

The Laughing Pen is one writing instrument that is bound to carve a smile on anybody's face, featuring the ability to play back a 20 second laughter track at the press of a button on its side. Since laughter, like...

Vibrating Massage Arms offers relief

At the end of a long day at work, there is nothing quite like having a pair of arms massage your back. In case you're single and can't afford to head to the nearest massage parlor, the Vibrating Massage...

Powermonkey offers instant juice

Frequent travelers know how important it is to keep their gadgets juiced up at all times, which is why the Powermonkey makes the perfect traveling companion. This silver charger can be charged from an AC power outlet and stashed...

Panasonic unveils new portable DVD drive

The LF-P968C is a spanking new portable DVD Multi drive from Panasonic, and it comes in black (LF-P968C-K) and red (LF-P968C-R) colors. What makes the LF-P968C stand apart from the rest? For starters, this drive is bus-powered, which means...

Wall Clock Bank

Everyone is encouraged to stash away some money for a rainy day, and the Wall Clock Bank you see here actually takes the adage "time is money" seriously by offering a timepiece that has the ability to store coins for...

Chat Cushion a great icebreaker

Ever had guests over to your home only to experience an uncomfortable silence as your lack of social skills parade themselves due to years spent on IRC? Fear not, the Chat Cushion is the perfect device to get even the...

This Beetle definitely rocks

No one can deny that the Beatles changed the musical landscape for the better back in the 60s, and this novelty CD player aims to do the same by coming in the shape of the new Volkswagen Beetle. Coming in...

Wireless Multimedia Flexible Keyboard

The Wireless Multimedia Flexible Keyboard is now available from Brando and comes in a garish color that will appeal to the young at heart. Featuring the qualities of a strong and silent person, this keyboard is virtually indestructible and...

Pool Ball Lighter

Now the Pool Ball Lighter is definitely one lighter that smokers want to pocket (pardon the pun). It looks and feels like an actual pool ball, but pressing the number will start a fire for you to get your...

Hydration Pack carries more than water

The Skullcandy LINK Hydration Pack looks like any other backpack at first glance, but upon closer inspection, one realizes that it offers more than just additional space for 72 ounces of life-giving water. In fact, the Hydration Pack features built-in...

Planetary Orbit Clock baffles simpletons

The Planetary Orbit Clock tells the time in a manner that is different from the traditional digital or analog clock, featuring a quartet of planets orbiting an unnamed star. For those who have no idea what this is, they'll probably...

April 24, 2007

Floating Jelly Fish a stunner

While some kids might freak out when they see the Floating Jelly Fish in your pool, these are actually great additions to spruce up any pool party. A throng of these vividly colored invertebrates add a mesmeriznig effect to the...

Wallet with digital photo display

Most men carry their leather wallets around with pictures of their loved ones inside, but that is just old hat when compared to this $50 wallet that features a tiny digital photo frame within. There is enough memory to store...

DiskGO Secure Flash Drive Enhanced

The DiskGO Secure Flash Drive Enhanced for ReadyBoost is certainly a mouthful to pronounce, but you have the option of yet another USB flash drive that offers more memory to the RAM-hungry Vista operating system. What sets this apart from...

Diner Dirt Buster tabletop vacuum

The Diner Dirt Buster is a tabletop vacuum that comes in the shape of a cheeseburger, except this one burns more calories from your body that making you pile on the fat. Other than its strange and rather unconventional aesthetic...

Wii want a Kiiboard

The May 2007 issue of Game Informer shows that the Nintendo Wii will probably receive a keyboard of some sort in the near future. As everyone with a Wii knows, navigating the Internet via Wii's Opera browser using nothing but...

Etsumi Display Mirror for extreme shots

The Etsumi Display Mirror enables you to capture photographs at extreme angles, thanks to the mirror mounted within this simple mechanism device. Compatible with virtually any 2" or 2.5" digital camera, all you need to do is stick the...

Jabra JX10 Bluetooth headset goes gold

The Jabra JX10 Bluetooth headset is now available in three flavors - vanilla, stainless steel, and 24-carat gold. While the first two won't receive that much attention, rest assured all green eyes will be on you as you carry on...

X-Net vehicle arrest system

X-Net aims to bring a new level of safety to vehicles by bringing virtually any car to a quick, safe stop with minimal vehicle damage. Currently in use by the U.K. and U.S. defense departments, the X-Net vehicle arrest system...

Driv-N system offers voice control

HiPe PC has just launched its Driv-N device that runs on Microsoft Windows Vista Media Center and powered by One Voice's voice control technology. Touted to be the ultimate in-vehicle entertainment experience that fits into virtually every vehicle, the...

Kernel Kutter strips corn of kernel

If you've ever tried to strip a corn of its kernel, you would know what a demanding task that is. The Kernel Kutter makes short work of any corn, stripping off kernels quickly in one fell swoop. Just slip the...

MBR-501A for TV on the go

The MBR-501A portable satellite broadcast receiver from Japan offers you the option of catching your favorite shows over digital TV despite being out of the house. In addition to keeping up to date with the latest serials, the MBR-501A also...

PS3 gets Air Flo Cooler

Being the powerful (but unloved) beast that it is, the PS3 will be getting a cooling system known as the Air Flo Cooler. While this doesn't solve the problems of slow sales and a lack of quality titles (or...

Buffalo widens wireless reach

Buffalo Technology has released the WLI-U2-SG54HG and WLI-U2-G54HG, where both are Wireless-G High Gain USB 2.0 adapters. Despite requests for a study on whether WiFi signals have an adverse impact on humans or not, Buffalo forges ahead by broadening the...

Quirky Chinese Take-out Lamps

Add a touch of quirkiness to your home with the Chinese Take-out Lamps. While they aren't exactly the newest lamps on the block, they definitely look cool and will spruce up any living room. Made from heat resistant paper,...

NevoSL touchscreen remote control

Spending more than half a grand on a universal remote control might be considered outlandish to many, but home cinema aficionados won't think that is the case with the NevoSL touchscreen universal remote control. Featuring seventeen front-panel buttons and a...

Meizu redesigns M8 cellphone

The M8 cellphone from Meize has undergone a redesign, but unfortunately the changes were minor and there is still a strong resemblance to the upcoming iPhone from Apple. History has shown that both the M3 and M6 were inspired...

LG LN-735 hits the stores

LG's new LN-735 navigation system is now available for purchase in stores, with Amazon carrying a new model for $350. All in all the LN735 is pretty simple and offers a no-frills navigation experience with its 3.5" TFT LCD...

LG working on force feedback phone

Looks like the cellphone industry is evolving into a more immersive experience, with LG working on a handset that offers tactile response in videos and TV shows. Not much information is known other than digital videos containing cues that enables...

Smoking Elephant Cigarette Dispenser

The Smoking Elephant Cigarette Dispenser offers an interesting way of storing and dispensing your nicotine fix. I don't suppose the idea of taking a cigarette dispensed from an elephant's anus will get anyone to stop smoking, but at least it...

PS-P Battery Charger looks all cute

Now isn't this the cutest PSP battery charger you've ever laid your eyes upon? The PS-P Battery Charger makes no qualms about its intended function based on its design and naming convention. The buttons will light up in green...

Kenwood KSC-SW10 active subwoofer

The Kenwood KSC-SW10 active subwoofer aims to bring quality bass to your vehicle interior with its 150W power amplifier equipped with a dual voice coil 180mm concave woofer, and a 180mm concave passive radiator. Initial reports show that the...

Shinshoku watch gets cryptic

TokyoFlash has introduced yet another confusing timepiece in the form of the Shinshoku watch that requires at least a PhD to decipher. I'm exaggerating, but when you compare it with our everyday analog and digital watches, reading it can...

Onkyo goes on a release rampage

Onkyo has just unveiled its new home theater line, consisting of seven new AV receivers and three new home-theater-in-a-box systems that cater for a wide range of consumers, ranging from entry-level users to high-end audiophiles. One of the systems...

OCZ StealthXStream power supply

OCZ Technology has introduced a new power supply, the StealthXStream 600W power supply that targets the value-minded consumer. It comes with a standard ATX supply form factor and a 120mm fan within a compact footprint, ensuring compatibility with virtually all...

Sony NAC-HD1 home audio system

The Sony NAC-HD1 is a new breed of home audio systems that plays back uncompressed digital audio with panache, thanks to its 250GB hard drive that offers ample space for your digital music collection. That space is large enough...

Dr. Who Sonic Screwdriver

The Dr. Who Sonic Screwdriver is a pretty nifty pen as it comes with sounds based on the series as well as an UV light. What's the use of the UV light, you ask? The answer is pretty simple yet...

Insight Watch gives eyes some relief

It is no surprise as we age, our eyesight starts to go, leaving us to the fate of reading glasses whenever we want to read the small print. The Insight Watch helps aid a person's sight as it comes with...

USB Mino Cam for your webcam needs

Webcams across the board pretty much offer the same features these days with very little separating them. The USB Mino Cam comes in an interesting capsule design though, featuring a snapshot trigger button on the right side of the camera...

Cushion Control keeps you in charge

Somehow remote controls have the knack of disappearing at the most inopportune moments, which is why the Cushion Control set is essential in any couch potato's arsenal. This unique set comes with three pillows where each individual pillow features...

V28 Pro Vertical Sunbed

Vertical tanning is currently pretty rare in homes, which is why the V28 Pro Vertical Sunbed offers a relatively affordable option for those who do not want to go to professional saloons for a tan. This appliance saves a whole...

Griffin AirDock offers more of the same

With more than a hundred million iPods sold to date, it is no wonder that the third party iPod accessory market is extremely lucrative. The Griffin Airdock doesn't really stand out from the crowd, but it does come with an...

LG-Nortel unveils WiMAX video phone

While 3G cellphones are dime a dozen these days and video calls are pretty much old hat by now, LG-Nortel decided to unveils its WiMAX-enabled video phone for those who want to jump onto the video phone bandwagon. Not...

Sony Ericsson W970 photo leaked

What you see here is apparently a leaked photo of the Sony Ericsson W970 Walkman cellphone, and while the photo reeks of a Photoshop job, there could be some truth behind this conjured image. For starters, it will probably come...

April 23, 2007

Genius Traveler 355 Laser Mouse

The Genius Traveler 355 Laser Mouse lays claim to being the first Opto Mouse in the world. The 355 comes with a resolution of 1,600 dpi and a unique touch sensor which replaces the scroll wheel. The elimination of moving,...

Exoskeleton up for rent

Just in case you're sick and tired of lugging old boxes from the attic to the basement at your wife's request, you can always rent the HAL-5 exoskeleton from Japan. Word has it that the HAL-5 can be rented for...

USB-powered gun turret for real

This ain't your regular toy USB gun turret as it is more than capable of capping any trespassers in the middle of the night or while you're away on vacation at the Bahamas. Developed by Vaughn Rupp, his USB gun...

Fujitsu announces Eclipse AVN2210P

Fujitsu has announced its Eclipse AVN2210P GPS navigation system that will be launched this spring for approximately $900. This GPS navigation device comes in a double DIN-sized audio unit with a factory-fit console appearance that comes with the ability...

Pixel Watch easy to look at

The Pixel Watch takes a very different approach from other timepieces as it utilizes electro-luminescent technology which lights up a translucent case, giving you an unusual and contemporary design that is bound to draw attention. Each time the Pixel Watch...

Robo-falcons to keep pigeons at bay

The city of Liverpool in England has been named the European Capital of Culture 2008, which explains the flurry of upgrading activity going on there. Unfortunately, the city council still has to contend with the nuinsance of common pigeon dung,...

Gold iPods look like ingots

King Midas has dropped by recently and touched the iPod, giving what is already a beautiful portable media player a brighter sheen of 24-carat gold with a mirror finish. Other than the new luxurious color, everything inside remains the same....

Total Health Vibrating Pet Massager

It is interesting to know whether the Total Health Vibrating Pet Massager offers any real benefits despite the product professing itself capable of relieving sore muscles and tension while stimulating their oil glands for a healthier skin and coat....

Sony Ericsson MBR-100

The Sony Ericsson MBR-100 is one device that enables you to listen to your favorite tunes from your handset on a decent Hi-Fi system or PC without the hassle of wires. All you need to do is hooked it up...

Motorola Bluetooth headset blinged out

The curse of blinged-out gadgets look like they're here to stay, as evidenced by Motorola's pink Bluetooth headset that comes studded with Swarovski crystals all over. Carry on your conversations in style while blinding cops in the process as...

NES controller voice recorder

Having a voice recorder can be pretty handy, and if you're a gamer the NES controller voice recorder ought to be your cup of tea. This nifty device is shaped after the classic NES controller, capable of storing voice memos...

D904i pays homage to Wii

The Wii is barely half a year old in the market, and NTT DoCoMo has already paid homage to Nintendo's hugely successful console with its D904i cellphone. This new cellphone features a built-in motion sensor that enables D904i owners to...

qStart the friendly nagger

While the term "friendly nagger" can be quite the oxymoron, the qStart device plays that role with aplomb. Those who travel across the pond frequently will find themselves disoriented at times, forgetting which side of the road they should be...

sConnector for iPod Shuffles

The sConnector for the iPod Shuffle is one of the sleekest cordless USB connectors ever released, featuring an extremely eye-pleasing design. Its stylish protection cap can be rotated and detached to prevent the main body from unwanted knocks, while...

Clear gives fast security clearance

Since 9/11, taking flights can be quite harrowing as you are manhandled from one security checkpoint to another. The Clear device offers a "fast track" airport security and is currently available at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG), Indianapolis (IND), New York JFK...

iRiver B20 announced

iRiver has made an official announcement on the B20, and this successor to the B10 also comes with DMB capability thanks to its integrated antenna that receives TV channels whenever you enter into DMB TV territory. Featuring a similar...

Samsung stacks up RAM

Samsung has successfully stacked DRAM modules on top of each other, enabling the electronics giant to create 4GB RAM modules which is a first in the industry. This new technique is known as the wafer-level-processed stacked package, enabling Samsung...

Philips launch new peripherals

Philips are currently busy with a quartet of mice. These devices were designed with ergonomics and comfort in mind, boasting a no-frills form factor that's pleasant to use and easy on the eye. The SPM8713 wireless notebook mouse comes with...

Samsung R55 features hybrid hard drive

Samsung's R55 is the first notebook from the company to utilize a hybrid hard drive. This 15.4" widescreen productivity tool comes with the recently unveiled SpinPoint MH80 80GB hard drive with 256MB of flash memory to reduce boot times while...

Sinking Clock permeates negativity

If you've ever felt as if you were running out of time (and fast), the Sinking Clock from Ross McBride certainly emphasizes that feeling further with its bizarre design. Built as if it was embedded onto the very surface where...

FLEPia e-book from Fujitsu

Electronic paper is the Holy Grail for a paperless environment in offices, and Fujitsu has taken a giant step towards realizing that vision by announcing the first color e-paper electronic book in the world. This new device will be...

Dual-core CPUs in consumer products

Looks like multi-core CPUs are now making their way into consumer products and industrial equipment after the successful implementation in personal computers. Renesas have developed the new SuperH microcontroller that operates at 200MHz, churning out 480 million instructions per...

Zune phone in the works?

Microsoft looks like a kid who just needs to have his finger in every single piece of dessert, and in this case, the rumored cellphone. Word has it Samsung and Microsoft will be collaborating to develop a new cellphone...

Pillete concept Bluetooth headset

The Pillete can certainly lay claim to being the smallest Bluetooth headset in the world, if only it were not a concept. Coming in a pill-sized form factor, the Pillete features a high performance microphone that maintains optimal voice...

Robot Calculator

The Robot Calculator might fool some into thinking it does complex calculations for humankind on its own, but such forward thinking people will be disappointed to know that it is a normal calculator packaged in a robotic design. The...

Nii console is the bomb

Everyone and their monkey has heard of the Wii (and want one), but how about the Nii? French game modder Kotomi has taken a classic Super Nintendo console and reduced it to the size of a Wii. The caveat?...

LG launches FM37 Beetle MP3 player

This Volkswagen Beetle does not come with four tyres and provide a comfortable ride, but the FM37 sure keeps you entertained during those long road trips where the destination is nowhere in sight. Features of the FM37 Volkswagen Beetle...

Clipset headset concept design

The Clipset Bluetooth headset that you see here looks extremely comfortable and stylish, and I suspect that is largely due to the fact that it remains a concept at the moment since something like this is not yet viable...

Deals of the day

$79, PNY 8GB Attache USB Flash Drive $75, Original Playstation 2 Console $119, I-Inc CY-199DP 19-inch LCD Monitor $129, AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ Dual-Core / Processor $949, Samsung 50-inch Rear Projection DLP HDTV More deals at Uberbargain.com...

Frucall Version 2: mobile price comparison

Frucall, a mobile price comparison service, has been in beta since October 2006 and is launching its (non-beta) Version 2 today. Frucall Version 2 includes new access options: Frucall mWeb, search price using barcode on your mobile browser and, Frucall...

EPOS digital pen with flash memory

The EPOS digital pen might actually convince people to embrace a paperless environment when it comes to jotting down information instead of relying on their trusty Post It notes. The EPOS digital pen is compatible with virtually any kind of...

GPX CD+G lets you sing your heart out

The GPX CD+G Karaoke System is one device that aims to bring the American Idol out in you, featuring a 5.5" LCD display, dual speakers, and a microphone. Just in case singing isn't your only repertoire when it comes to...

Roll-up concept phone

This roll-up phone concept is a pretty interesting idea as you get to tote around an essential piece of technology without sacrificing too much space in your pocket. The keypad "roll" might be a tad irritating whenever you're trying...

April 22, 2007

Motorola V3i gets Aloisson treatment

Opulence and decadence is truly well and alive in our society today, where the former is exemplified by this £5,000 cellphone from Peter Aloisson. Formerly known as the vanilla Motorola V3i, this handset now comes coated with stainless steel...

Bubble Gear Multimedia Bag

Never argue with women when it comes to handbags and shoes, but I suppose paying boyfriends and spouses have some leverage when it comes to the Multimedia Bag from Bubble Gear considering each of these tech-fashion items retail for $400....

Plasma Lift hides a nasty secret

Assuming you've blown this month's rent while making an impulse buy on a plasma TV and risking the wrath of your wife, how can you hide this secret before next month's paycheck arrives to justifiy its purchase? Why, the...

Samsung K3 gets K5 upgrade

Ever wished you had enough money to pick up the Samsung K5 but had to settle for the K3 instead? While both devices are pretty much the same player, the former comes with a flip-out speaker for better sound. Samsung...

Push Ringer overrides ringtones

MP3 ringtones are a hit or miss situation - but the Push Ringer from Emotive aims to make it a hit at all times, featuring the ability to override somebody else's ringtone at your whim and fancy. This means you...

Epsilon fire table

Designer Joseph Bernard has come up with the Epsilon, a table that boasts a billowing flame from a stone table top while sporting a base which comes in dark walnut, medium oak, or light ash colors. The fire is...

Harman Kardon Drive + Play 2

Most cars these days come with an audio system that offers connectivity with your portable audio player, but the Harman Kardon Drive + Play 2 offers something different as it features an iPod-and-Zune compatible connection hub, a 3.5" color...

Hitachi drops new 85 inch plasmas

Hitachi provides more competition in the large screen plasma HDTV category by introducing a few more 85" plasmas. While these are a far cry from the largest PDPs available currently, it will definitely raise Hitachi's profile in the global market....

777 PDA phone now available

The ambiguously named 777 PDA phone offers very little information about itself, but we do know it comes with touchscreen capability, a 1.3 megapixel camera, and MP3 and MPEG 4 support. Despite being powered by Windows Mobile, the manufacturer has...

LG Shine cloned

Cloned this cellphone is, and by aliens it is not. No wonder LG was hopping mad when they saw the Diamond KG70 Shine that looks almost the same as the original, from the same silver finish to its size, scroll...

Concept clothes hanger deodorizes as well

This concept clothes hanger from designer Jun Kurihara does more than just hang your clothes in a fashionable manner, it offers an integrated ion technology that removes cigarette smoke in a convenient, timesaving, and cost-efficient manner minus the harsher treatment...

Nunzilla offers no forgiveness

While most nuns are kindly ladies, the Nunzilla toy from WickedCoolStuff takes the opposite persona that would definitely cause nightmares in smaller kids and could turn them away from religion later in life. Just wind Nunzilla up and watch sparks...

Pioneer unveils new amplifiers

Pioneer has recently released its Premier PRS-D2000SPL and PRS-D1200SPL digital mono amplifiers, offering more than enough power to handle multiple subwoofers simultaneously for a truly rocking experience. Features in both models include class-D circuitry, multi-amplifier synchronization system (MASS) technology,...

Oxymoron of a fire extinguisher

What you see here is a true blue contradiction from Japan. What looks like a fire extinguisher is actually a cigarette lighter, and this is one lighter that helps put out the fire of desire for a nicotine fix...

VIA reveals super small motherboard

The VIA VT6047 Pico-ITX is one small x86 motherboard that comes will a full set of features designed especially for ultra-compact embedded PC systems and appliances. The Pico-ITX form factor stands at 10cm x 7.2cm, making it uo to 50%...

Fly Swatter Clock

Play visual tricks on visitors to your home with the Fly Swatter Clock as they take at least a second to wonder whether the fly on the timepiece is real or not. This quartz-accurate clock is shaped after an old-fashioned...

Memory stakes get high

Looks like flash drive manufacturers are trying to woo customers based on design these days, since the performance benchmark is pretty much the same with every other flash drive. The Memorex Poker Chip Flash Drive weighs in at a...

SolidAlliance Aura Monitor

I'm not too sure what this Aura Monitor from SolidAlliance does, but apparently it is a ball-shaped device that can be hooked up to your cellphone or other personal belongings while changing its color according to your current aura....

Mickey Mouse speakers hit desktop

Brando has dropped the Mickey Mouse Speaker, offering "excellent audio quality speaker" to any desk to the tune of $26. Each pair is capable of pumping out 300W P.M.P.O power and features a frequency range between 20Hz to 18KHz....

 

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