Sony's latest range of UX series voice recorders are now capable of passing the magical 1,000 hour mark when it comes to keeping copies of lecture after boring lecture. The UX200 is the base model with 2GB of internal memory, while the UX300 and 300F both feature double the storage space, which translates to over 1,000 hours of recording. All models can record in stereo MP3 format with the added benefit of noise cancellation, while playback can be performed at 21 different speed steps. You get up to 15 hours of battery life when recording, or 80 hours plus of non-stop audio playback. Expect to see these hit Europe early next month in time for Christmas.

The Powermat surely kicked off a new way of juicing up your thirsty devices after a long, hard day at work, but this mod brings things to another level. The guts of the Powermat office charging solution have been removed and placed within a hollowed-out hardwood for that added touch of class which you won't find anywhere else. There is a huge problem with this if you decide to embark on a DIY trip - you've got to make sure the wood is thin enough to obtain a positive lock on the charging coils below the surface without having to go through the wood.

It is already winter - don't tell me Transformers-mania has yet to die down? Guess not, with the presence of the new Transformers watches which pack in far less technology compared to the most primitive of Transformers, as all you get is a basic robot toy and an even more basic LCD clock. You don't even get special sound effects when a button is pressed, and they seem to be made out of super cheap plastic in the process. Don't think your YouTube generation nephew is going to appreciate this $9.99 gift.

What you see here could possibly be the world's most expensive ocarina - the iPhone Ocarina. While we're sure this would lost out to many diamond studded iPhone Ocarinas which might or might not make a debut in the future, this unique musical instrument sees a trio of iPhones mounted onto a laser cut body, where the player will need to "blow" in order to create some sweet tunes.

We've seen enough spy videos of people caught in unscrupulous acts, so why take the risk of you being one of the statistics? The Spy Wi-Fi Signal and Camera Lens Detector will help you make a sweep of any room you step into by looking out for any hidden cameras via the red-tinted detector lens. Apart from that, you can also turn on the Wi-Fi detector to track down any wireless bugs in the vicinity. Capable of detecting broadcasts up to 6.5GHz, this $60 device is powered by a couple of AAA batteries.

Bluetrek knows that variety is the spice of life, and the Tattoo Bluetooth headset is their latest offering that were specially designed to be customized with adhesive skins. The 7.7 grams headset comes with an 8 hour battery life and can standby up to 10 days before requiring a recharge. Other features include Bluetooth 2.0 with VoIP connectivity. The Bluetrek Tattoo starts from $40 upwards.

Fancy a mouse that can decompose when you bury it? That's what this wooden mouse is all about - it comes with a phenomenal 5-year warranty alongside being covered with natural linseed oil alongside carnauba wax that adds to protection from wear. It works with just about any computer without the need for additional software or drivers. Interestingly enough, all wooden components used are made from a solitary piece of solid wood. No idea on whether designer Alest Rukov plans to market this or not.

Bluetooth headsets are like this - you either love them or loathe them. For those who wants the convenience of a Bluetooth headset but dislike the look of wearing one, enter the Invisible Bluetooth HEadset from BrickHouse Security. It doesn't use any invisible cloaking device, but is just extremely small in size (smaller than a pencil eraser), cramming a half-functional headset which is a barely visible little earpiece that resides completely within your ear. A separate neck-loop microphone is required alongside a small remote control in order to hold a two-way conversation.

SAFA has unveiled its Magic Study Touch education multimedia device in South Korea which supposedly helps you learn better and easier. Pre-loaded with the 'Magic English Game' application, it has been programmed to practice listening, writing and interpreting with 5,000 sentences. You can choose from the 8GB and 16GB models, where the latter will feature DMB as well.

This electric shaver has been saved from the trash thanks to the ingenuity of its owner who decided to replace a faulty power switch with one of his own - it does make us wonder though, won't it get in the way of the shaving process being this long and all?

Guess the Nook is the Wii of last year - it is already sold out for the holidays according to the B&N Web site. You'll be greeted by the message, "The hottest holiday gift is out of stock. Order the Nook today to be first in line for the new year." on their page, which is somewhat similar to what happened when the Kindle ran out of stock. Amazingly enough, Barnes & Noble has yet to ship a single unit of the Nook, making us excited to see the full sales figure potential of the Nook in the long run. Would those who are disappointed make the jump to the Amazon Kindle instead as their second-choice ebook reader?

If you're a huge fan of convergence devices, then the USB VOIP Phone and Card Reader might just rock your boat as it boasts the functionality of a full-duplex plug-and-play VOIP phone alongside an integrated USB card reader that can handle both SD and MMC formats. Apart from that, it has an external speaker capability for hands-free conversation just in case you're frantically trying to finish typing up a document your boss has requested for since yesterday. This nifty device retails for $12.69 from Uxsight.

Remember the first time you watch Disney's Snow White? I just loved the way the magic mirror effects were done up, and all through traditional animation methods to boot. The Virtual Butler mirror brings back memories of yore, where it functions like a real mirror although can be connected to a variety of spots around your home including alarms, doors and cameras among others. The face is the stuff of nightmares, and I'm not too sure if I want someone like that to greet me and open my doors whenever I come home. If you're interested, the Virtual Butler is going for a cool $20,000.

An idle mind is the devil's worksop, but then again sometimes idle minds conjure up wonders like this homemade accelerometer-controlled USB gamepad which houses a PIC18F2550 from Starlino within.

The code for the firmware was written in PicBasic Pro and it implements a HID USB device with 2 axes and 4 buttons (only 2 buttons connected in the prototype). The device is detected by Windows XP/Vista as a standard USB gamepad and can be used with many games and applications. I am using a 2 Axes Buffered ±2g Accelerometer from DIMENSION ENGINEERING, it has a built in voltage regulator that allows powering the accelerometer directly from the USB bus (5V).

If you're interested in making one of your own, head on here.