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Cars
by Michael Pick on September 30, 2007
Ok, so sooner or later we are going to be plunged into an apocalyptic scenario beyond our wildest reckonings, and it's going to be a trifle difficult to nip down to the shops due to the skin peeli...
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Of all the crazy things I've seen covering this gadget beat, an outhouse for your cat is right at the top of my list. Well, if you don't count the sex toys, anyway.
The theory goes you can ...
While I don't use my 2nd generation iPod Shuffle all that much, this particular case from usbfever.com turns it into something functional: a key chain!
This supposedly protects your iPod shuffle ...
Is it just me, but are phones starting to look more and more like iPods these days? The Nokia N81 is certainly no exception to the rule, as it has a click wheel with touch sensitive buttons that allow...
As much as we at gadgets-weblog love to bring up remakes of Voltron and Robotech, it appears another 80's kids show has decided to be redone. Someone apparently believes that we need a remake of K...
If you fancy the ability to demand a massage at any given moment in time, and have your every command obeyed, you would probably be best advised to get yourself a voice-operated massage chair rather t...
Not being an iPod guy, I tend to ignore most ipod accessories. When I do look at them, they all seem kind of the same to me.
The iPod Suede Jacket by Waterfield Designs is a refreshingly simple iPod...
Sony has just recently announced the A910 Walkman, which is full of features such as a music player, video player, television tuner, as well as an FM radio tuner.
As for the specs, it has a 2.4 inch...
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Desktops
by Mark Rollins on September 27, 2007
At a recent press conference the other day, it was announced from famed cow-pattern Gateway that the new Gateway One is on it's way.
The Gateway One is really a wonder with its easy to remove ha...
For those travelers trying to squeeze every last ounce of unnecessary gear out of their bags, the OSHO is something you should look at.
Not only does it store your Toothbrush in a container that won&...
Wind up radios are old hat, but this one was new one me - a wind up lamp. What's kind of cool about it is the chunky wind up key sticking out of the side, giving it a distinctly wizard of oz/Disne...
Creative is the cool creator of the Zen Stone Plus, a very cool and low-priced PMP, and the MuVo T100 is as screenless and very portable as the original Zen Stone.
As for the MuVo T100's other f...
giorgio armani is more than just a fashion star, but a cell phone designer as well. At the Milan Fashion Week, Armani unveiled its Samsung phone, which is very thin at 10.5 cm and very small at the si...
Something I saw quite a bit in Europe, but rarely see in the states, are waterless urinals. Makes complete sense to me that you don't need water. Or those damn Urinal cakes.
The way it works is...
Among all the gadgets, gizmos, and electronic items I've had over the years, there's one thing I've always kept: my Timeband digital alarm clock (made by the legendary Fairchild Semicond...
Everyone knows that walking the dog is a great way of hooking up with members of the opposite sex. It all starts with the little rascals having a tussle, and before you know it, eyes meet across a bag...
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Games
by Mark Rollins on September 25, 2007
I could not, in good conscience, talk about gadgets on the day of Halo 3 without talking about some Halo 3 related product.
Actually, I figured that people everywhere would be doing searches of Halo...
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GPS
by Mark Rollins on September 25, 2007
For those of you who are dog owners, you know the panic that sets in when your dog gets out. Then there's the frantic search around the neighborhood, which may or may not help, since your dog can ...
Okay, so maybe you're a big fan of Star Wars - and if you're a male born somewhere in the seventies this is likely to be the case to some extent - but really, do you need to take the franchise...
There is some debate about exactly how much juice this contraption generates, but let's face it: the best way to generate electricity is through your own exercise. It's good for you and the ...
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Cameras
by Mark Rollins on September 24, 2007
Question: What can you do with the World's Smallest Camcorder?
Answer: Maybe it's better not to know.
It was only a matter of time before cameras got so small that they would fit into a pack ...
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Hot Deals
by Mark Rollins on September 24, 2007
Is it just me, or am I the only one who has a problem with electrical plug-ins that are huge and bulky? I'm certain that these plug-ins are built that way for a reason, but it is a real pain when ...
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Laptops
by Michael Pick on September 24, 2007
There has been a lot of speculation as to what Apple has up its sleeve in time for Christmas, and recent rumours resurrect the idea that we will very soon be seeing an ultra-portable laptop that dispe...
If even the inflatable jet ski-like device is too scary, or too big, maybe what you need is a simulator such as this one from firstSTREET.
Yes, the jet ski is inflatable, but it can't be used as ...
Prostitutes wear platform shoes? Goes to show you how much I know about them.
However you may feel about the world's oldest profession, I think most reasonable people can agree that nobody dese...
I was recently contacted by a PR firm representing the folks at Better Energy Systems, which make the absolutely righteous-sounding Solio Portable Hybrid Solar Charger. You can get electricity into ...
While there is more and more functionality being crammed into mobile phones these days, let's not forget what their primary function is: making calls. There's a rather lengthy review on Mobile...
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Games
by Mark Rollins on September 21, 2007
Yesterday, rumors abounded on various gadget sites that 2008 would be the year the Xbox 360 gets a HD DVD Drive. Of course, one wonders if that would increase sales, as the complimentary Blu-ray on th...
I'm not one who uses my number pad much, but I'm not certain if I'd be willing to go without it. Not even with this very cool feature on the A1 Pro Keyboard. In fact, I'm not certain w...
It really irritates me when I find out how absolutely stupid people who design security systems are. They take all kinds of shortcuts that "look" secure, but when you actually dig into the t...
So obviously when you've splashed out hundreds or thousands on an ultra-stylish, great sounding stereo system the first thing you are going to want to do is add a pair of headless dog speakers to ...
Remember that weird one wheeled bike that General Grievous wore in that last Star Wars movie? Well, you don't have to be cybernetic Sith Lord in order to drive it, because you can drive the Wheels...
For the most part, earphones for the iPod and other MP3 players tend to have serious cord issues.
Fortunately, RCA has solved the problem with the new Jetstream, a 1GB MP3 Player that comes with wir...
It's not often that I get to write about a gadget that I would actually buy. It's mostly because I usually can't afford whatever it is or I don't personally want it.
In this case, it...
Ardent photographers and videographers not perturbed by a bit of bad weather might well have use for this somewhat amusing looking gadget - the Popabrella (and its fancy cousin the Probrella).
The ...
I'm sure the very sight of these speakers from Ferguson Hill can make anyone feel...horny. After all, they are really quite unique with their transparent bigness, for lack of a better word.
In c...
I just got my Wireless Multimedia Bluetooth Keyboard and Laser Mouse from rocketfish the other day, and, man, I am so glad that the wires are gone!
I found the set up was pretty easy and the softwar...
One of the biggest problem I have with integrating portable media players into the car audio system is either having appropriate cabling-something that can be expensive to do, or is wholly proprietary...
After a couple of weeks of waiting, I finally got the PayPal Security Key that I ordered. I previously covered the PayPal Security Key.
What amazes me is how small the fob is. Compared to my SecurI...
Learning to play guitar is one of those perennial favourites, especially for the teenage crowd. Well a new gadget allows you to do so - apparently - without having to go through the misery of callouse...
For those of you who weren't turned on to the Helio Ocean as you should have been, Pantech has an alternative for those craving the dual sliders. That's right, this pantech duo has the QWERTY ...
You got to love the new toys out there. Some of them are so cool they make me wish that I was a child again. These Remote Controlled Laser Cars should have been available in my day.
The Remote Contro...
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Mobile
by Michael Pick on September 18, 2007
iPhone certainly made waves when it was launched and continues to do so for bringing an innovative touchscreen interface to the mobile market. But this little baby isn't so much pocket sized as it...
If your desk is as cluttered as mine, or you are looking to whittle down the amount of techno-gadgets you take with you on your business travels, the Sysgration Mousephone might just tickle your fancy...
When I saw this DaysAgo Timer at ThinkGeek, I could not help but think of george carlin's "Ice Box Man" routine where he talks about how people avoid the whole task of cleaning out the...
The idea of femtocell products are fascinating. They essentially are mini cell phone towers that use your broadband to communicate with the wireless carrier while presenting what appears to be a nor...
Takara Tomy, a very famous toy manufacturer, plans to release what they refer to as a Guiness-certified "smallest humanoid robot in production". And, at 6.5 inches, the i-SOBOT is pretty sma...
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Cars
by Mark Rollins on September 17, 2007
I think we all know the number one pollutant on this green Earth is the average automobile. Fortunately, Fiat is a little ahead of Al Gore when it comes to saving the Earth. Some of their 2008 model c...
I'm sure old blue eyes had no idea when he crooned those famous lyrics that someone would figure out how to carry sun beams home in a jar. Well, okay, it doesn't really carry sun beams, but it...
As much as I like technology, my television is about as old school as it gets. An old RCA 19 inch from the late 1980s. The buttons are falling off, but damn it, it works, and I see no reason to replac...
Personally, I thought the whole Good To Go! system they implemented on the new Tacoma Narrows bridge was pretty cool. However, that only works when you're driving your regular car. What if you'...
Palm has proudly put out their new treo 500v from Vodafone with Windows Mobile 6. The 500v will use high speed 3G/UMTS web access.
Other features include the large 320 x 240 screen with 16-bit color...
In case the Optimus Maximus is not enough for you, you can touch all colored lights you want with the Jazzmutant lemur. Of course, this is not a keyboard, but a modular graphic interface concept with ...
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Handhelds
by Mark Rollins on September 14, 2007
The way the Brando USB Pedometer works is quite interesting. You just put this little target on yourself, and it can take data for three days. Then you attach it to a USB cord and voila! It's down...
Lovers of the Al Pacino classic - and I mean lovers, casual fans need not apply - are going to wet their pants at the prospect of this obscene piece of kitsch tat. The *ahem* Scarface assault rifle Li...
As someone who grew up in Northern California, I learned that in order to find out what the current time was, I needed to dial 767-2676 (which spells POPCORN). In fact, to this day, I still dial 408-7...
Every once in a while, some new technology comes out that is not user friendly, but somehow takes over. This could be the case with Tokyoflash's Geomesh watch. Yes, that's right, that is a wat...
I'm not even certain how to classify the levels of ridiculousness that Dr. Whippy has stooped to. For starters, I need to criticize its basic principle: the more Ice Cream you eat, the happier you...
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Desktops
by Michael Pick on September 13, 2007
Looking a cross between an 80s ghetto blaster and the deadly artificially intelligent computer from DemonSeed, I*magine is a fancy designer media center PC that is sure to wow people that come over to...
The weirdness of some gadgets never ceases to amaze me. Especially when it comes to sex gadgets.
According to the product page for this lovely device, it will "allow you to breathe normally whil...
In case you are in the market for a new home theater system, you might want to look into the SE2 Labs ITC One.
The SE2 Labs ITC One has an Xbox 360 with an HD DVD external drive, an iPod dock, AMX H...
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Misc
by Mark Rollins on September 12, 2007
I'm sure a lot of people were excited at our announcement of the Voltron movie a while ago, so you should be pleased with the latest anime-to-live-action big screen development: Robotech.
In case...
This product looks almost identical to the myvu viewing goggles for the iPod. Vuzix has just released the iWear VR920, a pair of goggles designed for those into PC gaming.
The iWear VR920 comes with ...
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Games
by Mark Rollins on September 12, 2007
I believe that I may have reported on a Wii Shotgun remote before, but Nintendo finally has a release date for the wii zapper. This apparatus will be released on November 19th, just in time for Christ...
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Handhelds
by Mark Rollins on September 12, 2007
Am I the only one who thinks that Moses would have had an easier time walking down Mount Sinai with the Ten Commandments written on an iBible instead of stone tablets?
In case you don't know, the...
This micro Tripod transforms from a table-top regular tripod into a nice stabilizing gun-like grip for on the road shooting from the hip. Avid photographers who want to get a steadier shot, but don...
This device certainly looks benign. However, stick your disk on this little bad boy, push the red button, and in five seconds, the disk is toast.
The USB-powered CD Destroyer places deep, damaging ...
The PocketSurfer2 is a portable Internet device. Meant to fit in your pocket, but provide full access to the Internet anywhere you've got a GSM signal. The device, which costs 179.99 UK Pounds (...
After teasing us with early previews of its strange new device Rolly, Sony has finally revealed what the thing actually is and does. Speculation was fierce in the tech news world, with guesses ranging...
Let's face it, nobody likes the sounds of an alarm clock. A new and somewhat odd device, however, at least promises to take the sting off by cooking up a nice piece of bacon for you ten minutes be...
Just the kind of thing you'd see in a campy B Sci-Fi movie. Except it's real. And it actually tells time.
Japanese design firm Sea Hope is designing some absolutely crazy looking watches. ...
In the gadget world, one of the biggest issues we have relates to the thing that makes the gadgets go: power. We've either got to plug it in, use batteries, or a combination of the two. Batteries ...
Let's face it, work can be stressful. Particularly when you work at an office full of nitwits. To provide release, the folks at Solid Alliance (site in japanese) provides us with a USB Stress Bu...
The latest buzz in the gadget weblog community is that someone actually created a fully functional transformer out of a Motorola MOTOROKR E6 cellular phone.
Fully functional as in it can transform,...
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Displays
by Mark Rollins on September 7, 2007
I believe that touchscreen surfaces have been in the works for years, and I think we all look forward to the day when every computer will emulate them. It appears that the future has arrived with the ...
Now's the time of year for having picnics, and if you want to do it in style, you might want to take a look at the Picnic Plus Cooladio 3 Radio Cooler Backpack.
This all-in-one picnic solution ...
You never know when you might run across a vorpal bunny in your daily travels. It has decapitated many a man who has tried to cross it. The only Weapon known to be effective against the vorpal bunny...
Lost things can finally be found! Yes, GE has figured out a way to attach finders to both the keychain and TV remote control.
So, by pushing the button on either device will signal a loud ring. Each...
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Mobile
by Mark Rollins on September 6, 2007
I know that yesterday was a big day with Apple announcing touchscreen iPods, so it is easy to see how news about a new line of HP iPAQs got swept under the rug.
These new products include:
• The HP...
The latest offering from electronics giant sony has left gadget reporters stumped about one key fact - what exactly it is that this strange robotic rolling thing does. Sony released an teaser campaign...
The PayPal Security Key adds a second factor to the authentication process for your PayPal account-something you have. You prove that you have this Security Key by appending the 6-digit code shown on ...
Five minutes of electrical juice translates into 500 miles of driving. Sound too good to be true? That's what EEStor, an Austin, Texas company is claiming their patented technology can do.
The bi...
Apple's "The Beat Goes On" event occurs today, and there is nothing but leaks all over. Apparently, there are all sorts of rumors circulating about the iPod.
Some of these rumors menti...
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Cameras
by Mark Rollins on September 5, 2007
This next product feels like something that Q would give James Bond before a mission. The Spy Glasses are for those times you need some video footage and sound of something for later use.
The Spy Gl...
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Games
by Michael Pick on September 5, 2007
As the generation weened on video games comes of age, and lines its pockets in high-tech jobs, there exists a rich demographic of monied geeks looking for the next shiny shiny tech purchase to adorn t...
For those people who think a JetSki is a bit too scary, the Electric Inflatable Watercraft is the next best thing. IconTech Limited is distributing these things to distributors in lots of 150 and 33...
Yeah, try saying that title ten times real fast. Gadget blogs everywhere have been a-buzz with info on Samsung's new printers. They have even gone so far as to say they are "sexy". Perha...
This next invention is a long time coming. For those that like the voice recording, but can't stand regular audio tape, now you can go digital with the Card R Voice Recorder.
As you can see, the ...
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Displays
by Michael Pick on September 4, 2007
One of the tough things about having your own projector - especially if you are using it on the road - is the fact that you need to set it so far back from the screen to get a decent sized image. Not ...
This entry isn't about a specific gadget, but rather something some gadgets can actually read: QR codes. Quick Response codes are similar to barcodes. They are designed to make it easy to input da...
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Mobile
by Mark Rollins on September 3, 2007
I have been hearing a lot of hullabaloo about this new Lobster multimedia device. It might have something to do with the seemingly hot babe who is wearing it, but I have found very little about what i...
If you enjoyed that movie October Sky, and desire to build your own rocket, you can now build a rocket with something that Jake Gyllenhaal's character never had: a camera.
Famed model rocket comp...
It's funny how serendipitous looking at gadgets can be. While reading a dead tree edition of Wired, I came across this cool little game:
Connect Four meets tetris! Looks cool. Unfortunately, I ...
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Cameras
by Michael Pick on September 3, 2007
JVC's latest addition to its high definition video camera line-up brings with it the ability to record up to five hours of crystal clear HD video to its built in 60GB hard drive. The GZ-HD3 Everio...
If you ever have used a laptop on a desk, you've probably noticed it can get a little warm! The E-Z Laptop Riser might be just the thing you need.
This Riser sits underneath your laptop, giving ...
The idea of making your own fuel at home is appealing. In the Back to the Future movies from the 1980s, they had a Mr. Fusion Home Energy Reactor where you shoved in your trash and out popped energy. ...
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