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Just when I thought no one is brave enough to launch another all-in one gadget, I stumbled into this: the Brica View Art 1000. Yes, it does it all, but let me clarify one thing. The 1000 does not actually represent the things it can do, ok? The thing is purported to perform half a dozen of things (none of them well,... |
4 May 2007
18:06 GMT |
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Volume buttons are compulsory when it comes to building speakers, right? Wrong! e-Revolution’s magic-ball like motion speaker proves it. Thanks to the devices' built-in motion sensor, you can adjust the volume by moving your hand up and down in front of it. It's not just an ordinary speaker though. The Mot... |
1 May 2007
18:06 GMT |
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HeliBots are tiny helicopters used in reconnaissance missions by really bored people (Ok, and probably by kids too). You must've heard about the WoWee DragonFly and Micro Mosquito HeliBots. Well, here's another cute one that should help you do some effective helibot-mapping around your obscure workplace. Th... |
1 May 2007
05:27 GMT |
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I'm pretty sure fans of flashlights weren't prepared for this: the World's first PC programmable flashlight. The snappily named Angus Noble Indium Smart Flashlight is user configurable and can be connected via USB to your PC.Finally (cough), programming new flashlight settings from your computer is n... |
28 April 2007
11:41 GMT |
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Tired of wearing annoying keyrings? Here's Keyport's solution: the 1st universal key fob. The "fob" term probably suggests that it's intended to help those who have the "losing the keys to the apartment phobia" (that's not it? Ok, at least I tried). This thing integrates everything on your keychai... |
27 April 2007
03:36 GMT |
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One of the top three Windows Sidebar gadgets for Windows Vista links rival company Google directly to Microsoft. The Redmond Company has only just announced the completion of the Windows Vista Gadgets Competition on Code Project that debuted back in February 2007. Two months later, Microsoft has proudly announced the... |
26 April 2007
06:00 GMT |
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It's safe to assume that it's impossible to feel happy when loosing something, right? Wrong! You can still be relaxed when you find out you lost your keys. How about if I tell you that you can find all your missing items by using a remote control (as long as you don't loose the remote control itself)?... |
24 April 2007
15:36 GMT |
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With computer parts getting smaller and smaller, it is no surprise that someone dreamed up the sunglasses-MP3 player combo back in 2005. Oakley, the maker of extreme eye-wear, came out with a concept that materialized under the name of Oakley Thump. Today, you can customize the Oakley Thump Pro MP3 sunglasses (the f... |
24 April 2007
11:51 GMT |
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The way things progress during first dates can be decided by factors like bad breath (Discovery channel assertion). So, don't relax thinking that females only have radar to detect the wuss in you. They still might accept you though; someone has to take care of the kids after all. But if your ma' cooked you ... |
19 April 2007
11:31 GMT |
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If you're feeling a bit paranoical, and you think somebody is tapping in on you, better take a look at this ultimate anti-spy gear. The Tape Recorder Blocker has a special design that blocks out both digital and tape recorders in addition to a wide range of microphones that are used in transmitters and bugging d... |
10 April 2007
09:03 GMT |
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If you have tons of geek devices that need to be organized, then you might try this barcode scanning device. The Inteliscanner Mini is a mini ultra-portable barcode reader that can, err, read barcodes without a computer attached to it. The device can store up to 150 barcodes. After you scan your huge collection of A... |
6 April 2007
10:14 GMT |
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No, this is not that kind of pen that detects wireless signals coming from a spy camera. This one can save your driver license! The Alcohol Breath&UB Warning Tester is a small UFO-cigar-like object that spares you the trouble of going over the list of drinks you had during your night out. So, when you exit the club, ... |
5 April 2007
07:14 GMT |
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Here's a device that could give you cool blender drinks for hot summer days. The Coleman Cordless Blender is a portable blender that recharges via AC or DC outlets. The device lets you blend up to 10 gallons of your favorite beverage on a single charge. It combines the convenience of rechargeable batteries with ... |
4 April 2007
06:59 GMT |
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Water serving trays can be a real boon if you happen to be in your Bora Bora honey moon. Have you ever thought that you can keep your fresh food on a remote-controlled serving tray? Yeah, it's possible. This device is clearly targeted at slothful people that need to save their energy. The thing is supposed to fl... |
4 April 2007
05:38 GMT |
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So you're late again and your boss is shouting at you:" This is the last time! You'll be fired if you'll be late for work again!". Ok, you feel that you don't deserve this kind of treatment and decide not to apologize. Maybe the R/C Laser Tag Tank will help you out.Get a set that includes 2 of the... |
4 April 2007
04:17 GMT |
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No matter what you believe politically, fossil fuels are finite. Gas emissions coming from cars and cows pollute the atmosphere. At least that's what Al Gore and err, other "polite"-scientists want us to believe. One thing is certain: hydrogen cars don't pollute (really!). And hydrogen is actually safer tha... |
2 April 2007
11:07 GMT |
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Outdoor grilling is a very popular method of cooking. When it's too hot to use your indoor fireplace for cooking, it's nice to have an option to extend the experience through the warm season by using a grill. But grills are not all the same. You're wrong if you think grills are only used for cooking! B... |
2 April 2007
06:56 GMT |
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If you're a skier, snowboarder, walker or climber that's worried about getting caught in a scary avalanche, then you might find this piece of mountain equipment useful. The Pulse Barryox Avalanche Transceiver is a rescue PDA-sized device that must be kept strapped to your body when wandering in "snowy mount... |
2 April 2007
05:34 GMT |
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I'm sure you've used many stress releaving techniques. There are lots of them: counting backwards to eleven, ground techniques like cooking and housekeeping, meditation techniques like repeating the word "peace" (p-e-e-a-a-a-c-c-c-e-e-e) or "calm", focusing techniques and of course erasing stress and tensio... |
2 April 2007
04:31 GMT |
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Taiwan based BenQ claims that they manufactured the world's slimmest digital camera. It's just a few nanometers short of 15 mm (14, 99 mm). Ok, I understand the 99 ending in psychological prices, but why do they have to apply this marketing technique to the dimension factor? Is 15 mm scary? Of course not. A... |
2 April 2007
02:38 GMT |
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Hardware manufacturer Keomo is getting ready to ship in May its first navigation system (pictured) and also a solar-powered GPS receiver. Navi-tainment PND (Personal Navigation Device) is not only a GPS navigation unit but also a multimedia player. This "pseudo media player" can handle videos and eBooks as well as th... |
31 March 2007
06:19 GMT |
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Headsets were designed to make you live in harmony with your phone. Forget about simply talking on the phone. Feel free to enjoy Bluetooth headsets even if you really don't use them. After all, Bluetrek says that they're "fashion for heads" and "jewel-headsets". Most of the Bluetooth headsets come in a goof... |
31 March 2007
04:29 GMT |
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If you're scared of someone wirelessly and cowardly tapping-in on you, better take a look at this...pen. Using Radio Frequency detection, it can protect you from wireless (pen shaped) spying cameras. This Signal Detection Pen can probably stop your neighbour piggybacking on your wireless.The silver colored devic... |
30 March 2007
11:15 GMT |
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If you're one of those wanderers who needs proper guiding through the nature's labyrinths, then GPS handhelds are probably your best travel mates. Wait to hear about this GPS wonder. The Onix 400 will be the first outdoor device that provides personalized, localized weather content delivery integrated withi... |
30 March 2007
04:28 GMT |
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If you happen to have an identical twin that's messing up your computer accounts or if you want your PC data well secured, then better look for this camera. Toronto-based Bioscrypt company touted the introduction of the world's first 3D face recognition camera for use in authenticating individuals accessing... |
29 March 2007
10:56 GMT |
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Girls and boys, this is the clock you want to hear in the morning of your wedding day. The first minutes of your day can decide whether you will be happily married or "annoyingly" married. All you want is to wake up to a nice, natural sound like a calm songbird. You certainly don't want to hear an obnoxious buzz... |
28 March 2007
09:44 GMT |
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The problem with most Bluetooth headsets is that they die easy (and they're ugly). And I know you really don't want to stick a hand-crack to it. It wouldn't look ugly anymore.Well, better attach a hand-crack to this. Motorola's new H680 comes with a "long-lasting" (not!) battery that provides the ... |
28 March 2007
03:25 GMT |
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Taiwan based Gecube launched its latest 2 portable media players and a portable DVR. Up until now, Gecube was known as a high-performance 3D graphics card "designer". No, the new stuff wasn't revealed in the "contemporary" CTIA wireless 2007, but back in the times where CeBIT 2007 kept the headlines. You probabl... |
28 March 2007
02:44 GMT |
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Texas Instruments will unveil a prototype of a DLP (Digital Light Processing) pico-projector during the 2007 CTIA Wireless Convention. TI's DLP pico-projector technology is supposed to change the way people view content on their mobile devices. The fingertip sized device (1.3 inch) comes with a trio of lasers an... |
27 March 2007
07:57 GMT |
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Plantronics is one of the best-known manufacturers of Bluetooth headsets around the world, creating all sorts of products that steal the eye either with their impressive technological characteristics or with their very cool design. And at CTIA Wireless 2007, the company has announced the launch of their latest model,... |
27 March 2007
04:57 GMT |
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Physical exercise helps you improve your muscle tone, but not your memory. How could you improve your memory if you're doing the same exercises every single day? No can do. What you need is to strengthen your astral ego. The Mini Brainer Trainer can bring some Astral light into your head. This device is a T-shi... |
27 March 2007
04:11 GMT |
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I'm sure you're tired of seeing your gadgets slowly die when they're running out of battery. Unless you leave in an area where the sun is rarely shining, having a device like Freeloader around can be real boon. It can be powered by solar energy and can be used on your iPod, digital camera, mobile phon... |
26 March 2007
10:32 GMT |
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Using a radar detector is not the latest trick when it comes to fixing the speed ticket "problem".The Escort Passport 9500i is different than normal radar detectors. This one has got a trick up its sleeve. It's a trap mapper. The Escort Passport 9500i comes with a built-in GPS unit that lets you store a location... |
26 March 2007
08:52 GMT |
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Famous biologist J. B. S. Haldane once said that the universe is not only queerer than we suppose, but queerer than we CAN suppose. To deal with the queerness factor, humans use time. And, you know what Albert Einstein said: "Everything is relative!". Including time. Care to disagree? If you do disagree, please remem... |
24 March 2007
08:01 GMT |
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Nevermind checking in frequently to see if your bathtub is full or getting the water temperature right. Take a look at this: Ondine Ess Tub-Electronic Faucets, a bathtub and shower system with an electronic touch pad! Now, that should mean having control over your bathing experience. Here it goes! You can set the wat... |
24 March 2007
06:24 GMT |
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Take Windows Vista to the next level is a Microsoft invitation correlated with the high degree of customization supported by the latest operating system to exit the Redmond Labs. The fact of the matter is that part of the key to the success of an operating system is the third-party content developed for the platform.... |
23 March 2007
11:17 GMT |
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Searching for CDs might be an annoying process if you're extraordinarily disorganized. That's also the case if you're one of those massive CD collection keeper. Better take a look at this CD storage system. Divita Tower might be the perfect device to store your discs. Maybe. The Divita Storage Tower ca... |
23 March 2007
07:47 GMT |
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Well, if it isn't the Universal Serial Bus again. It was designed for personal computers, but it has become a suite of hand held devices like flash drives, video games consoles, PDAs and portable players. Apparently, the USB can also be utilized to heat your anatomical self with stuff like blankets, slippers, kn... |
22 March 2007
12:20 GMT |
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You've probably seen lots of human-like creatures wearing phone wireless headsets. Bluetrek is probably going to have problems trying to tell them about the new trend: jewel-headsets. Jewelry has a lot to do with the gadgetry in motion concept, that's what they're saying. "Fashion for heads"?! They�... |
22 March 2007
10:35 GMT |
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Splitfish mouse-input gets upgraded again. Really. The Frag FX comes after the not-so-successful Edge FX mouse-type input for the PlayStation 2. The design is similar to the Edge FX, the only difference being that this one is painted black. Apparently, Splitfish has managed to overcome the technical problems that hav... |
22 March 2007
08:06 GMT |
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Wind power has joined forces with sister solar power! If your house is not equipped with an air conditioning unit because electricity bills scare the heck out of you, then solar powered air conditioners aren't a waste on you. That's also the case especially if you live in a hot climate where power outages ... |
22 March 2007
06:25 GMT |
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ViaMichelin recently unveiled at CeBIT 2 new in-car portable GPS units: the X-960 and the X 970-T. They're not going to make people sleep outside shops before the release day, but they appear to be decent devices. The specs look good. Let's start with the smaller one. The dinky X-960 sports a 3.5-inch touc... |
21 March 2007
11:04 GMT |
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Gadgets are devices that help people in day-to-day activities (and "inactivities", of course). Some are made for the professionals and some for the uncommonly lazy persons (and maybe for the lazy professionals too). Take remote controls for example. They are clearly targeted at people in pursuit of a more slothful li... |
21 March 2007
08:17 GMT |
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TableKiosk today announced its entrance on the Table PC market unveiling 2 new portables: eo TufTab v7112XT (pictured) and Sahara TufTab i310XT. The first one features 1.2 GHz VIA CPU, 1GB of RAM, sunlight viewable 7-inch TFT LCD touchscreen with LED backlighting, 40 GB drive, 802.11 b/g wireless LAN, Bluetooth 2.0, ... |
21 March 2007
06:28 GMT |
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Imagine you get lost in the mountains while taking a hike (maybe because your listed online map had it wrong…again).You want help. You start screaming "Online Maps stink!" but you get no response. You desperately start searching for something. But wait! You remember taking that key chain whistle gizmo your concerned ... |
21 March 2007
04:57 GMT |
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After shipping that stylish UMPC (with onboard GPS, DVB-T tuner and webcam) in January, Medion released two neat navigation units at CeBIT last week: GoPal S2310 and X4510. The two models use the new version 3.0 of the GoPal navigation software which was a success in the version2.0.The new version is offered in 3 alt... |
21 March 2007
04:47 GMT |
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Oh man, I wish people wouldn't get so excited about those mad advertising marathon night shows. There's no solution to that. But hey, here's something that might solve a related problem though: loud annoying TV commercials. Imagine trying to press the mute button every time you hear a stupid slogan lik... |
20 March 2007
12:45 GMT |
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Doosan and Prime translation LLC joined forces years ago and produced a series of "mini Pc" translators. They finally reached a better result with their new product: the Prime AP760. This is a translator perfectly suited to deal with the language barrier stuff. It has 103 dictionaries on board, out of which 41 are mo... |
20 March 2007
10:18 GMT |
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You may ask what makes a professional TV. The answer is updated technology (high quality plasma display). HD PDPs represent the latest generation of TV displays. Everybody likes watching movies or big cat documentaries on big-flat-slim high definition screens. The demand for expensive large wall units for the chic an... |
20 March 2007
07:02 GMT |
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Earthlink announced that it will soon release (after a Beta test) its first certified WiFi Skype Phone: the Accton VM1185T. The device endured 4 months of successful testing in Earthlink's Anaheim Municipal wireless network. If you don't routinely use VoIP phones, then the WiFi Skype phone feature will be ... |
20 March 2007
05:15 GMT |
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