What could be greater than a lightsaber duel between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs? A lightsaber duel where YOU get to control one. We dont want to spoil the little touches of the game, so hit the jump...
Still not content with keeping the Eee name only on their successful (but ballooning) line of netbooks, this unofficial but legit-looking crew of peripherals joins the Eee Box, Eee TV, Eee Monitor...
I just got to play with a phone that had been waterproofed using the Golden Shellback technology, and it was pretty amazing, not to mention legit. In the video above, Golden Shellback inventor Sid...
Is GTA 4 a murder simulator? Probably not, but any game based on Showtimes Dexter damn well better be. According to a tweet by TV squad, a Dexter game is on its way to the iPhone and will be...
Microsoft has a secret new operating system theyre showing to XP-using Vista haters, reports Cnets Ina Fried. Codenamed Mojave, over 90 percent of the focus groups in San Francisco loved it, with...
Gear Live has word that Apple is beta testing iPhones 2.1 firmware and will add more GPS functionality to the phone. Specifically, the core location functions will be able to track what direction...
This week at Uncrate: We take a trip to the new hoglicious Harley-Davidson Museum, go green with the Brooks Trance 8 Biodegradable Running Shoe, and ditch our bulky wallets for the Money-band. We...
The Gadget: Maximo iP-HS2 iMetal Isolation Headset. Its a set of isolation headphones bundled with a mic so that you can seamlessly take incoming calls while listening to music. They are also silver...
Sarotechs 2.5-inch ABigs player seems to be designed by an engineer with a gigantic budget. Why? Because its got a 2.5-inch display, H.264 and MKV support, 1080p over HDMI and 5.1-channel out, a...
Cowons upcoming P5 will improve on their A3 and Q5W portable media players (which weve both reviewed) with the addition of a haptics touch-feedback feature. The rest is fairly similar: a 800x480...
In a giant memo to Microsoft employees laying out strategy and changes for the next fiscal year, Steve Ballmer spends a paragraph comparing their way of doing things (choice) versus Apple...
A Japanese company named Ymup is set to unveil what is being touted as the worlds first oxygen generating backpack. The generator itself is battery powered and should give climbers about 2 hours of...
The M.A.D. Gamepad is a mini USB gamepad that features an even minier steering wheel. Were not sure its the most practical, ergonomic gamepad weve ever seen, but we sure admire the effort and,...
Saving a little extra money on your next power bill is as easy as unplugging your power cables now and then. After all, those greedy gadgets keep sucking power from the grid even when not in use....
NASAs getting set to launch the NanoSail-D next week, its first solar-sail powered spacecraft which catches photons like wind on a 10 square-meter sail made of a thin metallic polymer. The craft...
Its been a while since Solid Alliance charmed us with their food-shaped USB drives, but Brandos shot back with edible-looking disks of their own. At our count, theres chicken, hot wings, a slab of...
Unwired View just dug through several of Samsungs patents to get at what the types of form factors possibly rolling out of their trough in the near future. Theyre all weird. Theres sliders three...
Microsoft is going to debut its spherical multi-touch Surface next week at its annual Research Faculty Summit. Were pretty curious about what you can do with a big ball of multi-touch (and wondering...
While some of us at Giz actually have better reception with the iPhone 3G than before, thats not the story raging in Apples support forums, where few or no bars is the order of the day—and not just...
Rumors have been floating around about it for quite some time, but it appears that all systems are go for the entire Star Wars franchise to be re-released in the 3D format. DreamWorks Animations CEO...
Filed under: DisplaysWho knew closely investigating expo floor layouts could be so fun and rewarding? Sure enough, the 2008 DemoFest Booth Map hosted up for Microsofts upcoming (July 27th - 29th) Research Faculty
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsWere still a bit gun shy when it comes to surfing over to PEAK Surgicals website after watching that PlasmaBlade demonstration video, but a new release from the outfit affirms
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsCarbon nanotubes may very well kill you (okay, so thats very much a stretch), but youll have a hard time convincing the dutiful scientists at the University of Illinois
Filed under: Cellphones, WirelessDetails are scarce right now, but you can make of it what you will. Sprint hasnt been in the best of situations since it acquired Nextel in 2005, and while
Filed under: Gaming, WearablesJust as Mr. Adams wrote of the summer of 69, some heralded pop star decades from now will pen a smash hit recalling the summer of two-thousand and eight. Oddly
Filed under: Ask Engadget, Cellphones We know, we know -- this ones going to be a doozie, but its something that just has to be done. For folks out there too far
Filed under: StorageNothing too fancy from Kingston Technology today, just a couple of more capacious flash drives and an all new one for good measure. For starters, the DataTraveler 400 with MigoSync software
Filed under: Desktops, PeripheralsYou think your liquid-cooled rig is pretty snazzy, dont you? After Purdue researchers get their technology on the streets, that stuff will seriously look like old hat. The team is
Filed under: LaptopsBad news, Atom fans. That dual-core nugget of netbook-powering goodness that you were so looking forward to seeing in Q3 wont begin shipping until Q4. According to some data picked
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsWere not quite sure how the pitch session went with this one, but it looks like the US Army was so impressed by toymaker Lund and Companys Hydrogen Fuel Rocket
Filed under: LaptopsIt was inevitable, was it not? With the success of HPs 2133 Mini-Note, it was pretty obvious that the outfit would be working up a second edition, and according to Jerel
Filed under: Desktops, LaptopsWhile it may not all be his doing, newly-minted AMD CEO Dirk Meyer seems to be at the center of more than a bit of confusion in his first
Filed under: Peripherals, Wireless, StorageOkay, so theres clearly a tube that dispenses marshmallows to the ASUS marketing department whenever it comes up with another product to slap the Eee brand on, because
Filed under: Laptops, Tablet PCsIf youve been patiently awaiting the arrival of Gigabytes M912 convertible tablet / netbook hybrid, seeing some lucky fellow far, far from where you are unbox it isnt apt
Filed under: Cellphones, HandheldsBaby steps. When it comes to Palms mainstream businessphone line, that seems to be the name of the game, and the new Treo 800w is certainly no exception to the
Filed under: Home EntertainmentEach week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about technology, multimedia, and digital entertainment.The oldest of the three screens -- television - is generally far from the wisest. Sure,
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Handhelds, LaptopsIntels got big plans for Moblin, that Linux-based core stack thats being optimized for all sort of mobile devices, from MIDs to carputers, and a big part
Filed under: CellphonesWeve already gotten word of most of the details of Samsungs i8510 INNOV8 (get it?) smartphone, but things just got a whole lot more official for the device in Europe and,
Filed under: GamingWere going to guess youve never heard of the Weemote, a little blue remote control made by a company called Forbis. The egg-shaped remote control and its parent company are reportedly
Filed under: Handhelds, LaptopsWere almost totally over the whole netbook craze, but Toshibas latest prototype shows theres still interesting things possible, even if it isnt a traditional laptop. The 5.6-inch touchscreen handheld runs
As half of Cannibal Ox, Vordul Mega has earned a reputation for spreading mentally complex lyrics over dark underground beats. The street-savvy saga continues on the New York MCs solo endeavor. A skilled
Samsung Innov8(Credit: CNET Asia)With a 10-megapixel cell phone in its handset lineup, Samsung is no stranger to high-end camera phones. But as if to to prove that it really means business, today the
The Ford Fiesta Econetic gets 76 mpg with a diesel engine.(Credit: Ford)Working hard to improve fuel economy, Ford showed off one result of its efforts at the British International auto
A prominent cancer researchers warning to limit cell phone use has rekindled anew the longstanding question over mobile-phone health risks. The media is abuzz with news of the memo from Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh
loadUniversalPlayer({playerTitle: ,lumiereQueryType: id,lumiereQueryValue: 6895753,useCurrentPageUrl: true,relatedVideo: false,preRollAd: true,wrapperFloat:right});The Allied electric cab is built on a Peugeot platform and sports an all-electric drivetrain. It goes up to 60 mph with a 100 mile range. Charge time is 6 hours.
Perhaps if you are doing nothing more than lounging poolside while working at a part-time job this summer, the season may seem to be progressing slowly. To a workaday stiff like myself with
Were doing this list a bit early this week but we spotted a few worthy phones to report. The new Motorola Ischia now has the official FCC nod along the LG VX500 and LG AX500. Only the most passionate cell
(Credit: James Martin/CNET Networks)The 2008 Audi A8 L W12 rests in a premier echelon of cars that combine extreme luxury with exceptional driving performance, cars that make it difficult to decide whether youd
2GB too many(Credit: Gateway)Last months desktop announcement from Gateway showed us two things. One, that desktop memory is now more affordable than ever. And two, that the 64-bit software era is upon us
According to information found on popular Volkswagen enthusiast site, VW Vortex, Volkswagen of America has announced that owners of the Jetta TDI sedan and SportWagen will be eligible for a $1,300 Federal Income Tax Credit. This announcement is affirmed by
Batman fans can find the superhero, along with other famous DC characters, in the new MMO DC Universe Online.(Credit: Sony Online Entertainment)If hoards of Batman and Joker
(Credit: Bruno Oro de Abreu) Brazilian industrial designer Bruno Oro de Abreu wrote in to tell us about Dilus, an electronic teddy bear thats far more than a cuddly toy. Its
The worlds largest PC maker has decided it doesnt need a separate gaming PC unit anymore. From now on, Voodoo will be just one of Hewlett-Packards consumer PC brands. The recently
(Credit: Crave Asia) By now, it should be crystal clear to the world that theres nothing Sanrios feline export cant or wont do. So no surprises that the cat is
(Credit: GeekStuff4U.com)Finally you can save on purchasing all those AA batteries every week for your Wii remote. Nintendo has teamed up with Sanyo in Japan to come up with a
Out of Japan comes word of a backpack containing a battery-powered oxygen generator. Its doubtful that youll need the O2 Bag if youre going for a Sunday afternoon stroll in the park near your house (unless the park near your
(Credit: Masaki Envec)Growing a vegetable garden is hard work, but for on-the-go gardeners, the Green Capsule makes it easy to tote greenery around, one sprout at a
Sportswear maker Nike looks set to steal the limelight at this years summer Beijing Olympics with its latest innovation, the Flywire track shoes. The company will supply the U.S. track and field team with two pieces of Flywire footwear--the Zoom
Lawmakers and homeowners continue to blame graffiti for defacing property and contributing to the overall decline of civil society. Old-school, permanent graffiti made with paint, markers, and stickers may still rule the streets, but nondestructive public messages enabled by the
The Zen Mozaic MP3 player may replace Creative's venerable Zen V Plus.(Credit: Creative Worldwide)Creative has released the details of their new Zen Mozaic MP3 player, an
Weve shown you how to make a couple of different compact keychains, but DIY web site Instructables is back with the ultimate fulfillment of the streamlined keychain and multi-tool: the
The Daily Gyan blog adds to the list of work-arounds to access Gmail at places where its normally blocked—this time, by using the fully-functional gadget available in the new iGoogle. If
DIY web site Instructables steps through how to turn an aging IKEA night stand into a multi-purpose charging station and lamp. The project requires a good amount of elbow grease
Linux only: Google Gadgets, an open-source, stand-alone app that runs gadgets from Google Desktop and the Universal iGoogle repository, closes the widest gap between Google Desktops Linux version and its Mac
The Tombuntu blog details how to install and get more from the recently-released Google Gadgets for Linux in Ubuntu or other Debian-based Linux distributions. The non-compilation instructions alone are worth a
Last week we introduced you to Dropbox, a freeware application that instantaneously syncs files between computers and backs them up online through the Dropbox web interface. The Dropbox iGoogle gadget
Windows only: Send videos, pictures and music between Windows PCs or any Universal Plug n Play device (like a Playstation 3) with a simple Google Desktop Gadget called Google Media Server.
These days most of our portable devices can be charged by either plugging into the wall or plugging into your computer via a USB cable. Sure you can buy a
Free A/V website Wirewize takes most of the guesswork out of hooking together your television, DVD player, stereo speakers, and other gear. After a free sign-up, enter in the model and
The Six Way Opener is a kitchen multi-tool that lives up to its moniker, offering a multitude of ways to open, grip, and pry common containers in the kitchen. At
Reader jay-martin took our popular pegboard gadget mount DIY project out from under his computer desk and into the living rooms entertainment center. By replacing the back of the
One of the most popular DIY organizer projects weve ever posted is the Pegboard Gadget Mount—a cheap and easy way to organize your gadgets and cords and get them out of
With sweltering summer heat and humidity fully upon us, most people have pulled fans out of winter storage and fired them. What if your fan just doesnt seem to provide
Its easy to start thinking about cash and spending as liquid, who-cares concepts while on vacation, but sticking to a budget can be as easy as sticking a piece of paper
All platforms with Firefox: The Peers Firefox extension drops down search result previews as you type into Firefoxs search box. Richer than most suggest-as-you-types, Peers actually separates the results under
Windows only: Add visual effects to the icons youre launching from or manipulating with UberIcon, a free system tray utility for Windows systems. If youre happy with your straight-up icons, this
If you use multiple computer systems throughout the day and want an easy way to share your clipboard between them, youve got several options. The Web Worker Daily blog
If youve ever done any serious Windows troubleshooting, youve no doubt come across a freeware utility or two by Sysinternals—like the excellent, previously mentioned Process Explorer. You may also know
Mac only: The newest beta release of previously mentioned Senuti—a utility that copies music from your iPod to your computer—now supports the iPhone and iPod touch. Just install Senuti on your
If you're a Mac user and want to maximize your wireless connection, check out the QuickerTek Connect WiFi amplifier. According to QuickerTek, this wireless device can quintuple the wirless range of your MacBook’s AirPort
Epson Japan has partnered with Industrial Facility on a revamping of portable color printers. Admittedly, the result looks like an Igloo cooler you’d see on a construction site, but we like the design
Ultimate Ears is raising the bar on ear buds. It’s new triple.fi 10 Pro features three mini speakers per bud — two bass drivers and a high frequency driver. The buds, which are modeled after
Toshiba has developed an alternative to costly home theater components. The TDP-ET20 is an “instant theater” – a home theater projector with an integrated DVD player. Perfect for small living rooms, the unit projects a
Fujitsu has recalled 287,000 notebook PC batteries made by Sony Corp. For those of you keeping score, that’s more than 7.5 million Sony cells recalled since the August announcement that they could overheat
Just months after introducing the MyBook Pro Edition external hard drive, Western Digtial has unleashed the MyBook Pro Edition II. It retains the same cool bookish design but it has swelled to “War and Peace”
The Christmas shopping season is closer than you think, and this Road Warrior Kit 2 from Zip-Linq would make a great stocking stuffer. It features most of the connections a frequent traveler could
Call it a Bluetooth rival or a replacement, but cell phone manufacturer Nokia has unveiled its own short-range wireless technology, dubbed "Wibree." Like Bluetooth, it has a 30-foot link range and operates at
The Privaris PlusID is touted as the world's first biometric fingerprint fob. It can be used to access up to four secure "applications" -- such as buildings, computers and networks -- and operation is pretty
So you say you're backing Blu-Ray in the next-gen DVD showdown? Then why don't you put your money where your mouth is and grab one of the CopyWriter Blu-Ray duplicators that Microboards Technology is shipping
Mini Toys are based on steam tech mechanisms from the Steamboy movie The steampunk style of the film lends itself perfectly to these cool looking Japanese capsule toys. You get a random choice
Small dogs do sit-ups when plugged into any USB port These Crunching Dogs do endless sit-ups when you plug them into your USB port. Do they ever stop? No. Is there an off
USB Powered Owls have realistic movements Imported from Japan the USB Robot Owl blinks his eyes and turns his head from side to side in a quizzical manner... almost to say Im damn
FakeTV deters burglars by making your house look occupied because it simulates the changing light from a TV screen FakeTV deters burglars by making your house look occupied because it simulates the changing
250GB Portable Hard Drive looks like a leather hip flask If we had to choose between hard liquor and hard drive storage space it would be a tough call. Luckily we can look
Real playable Ocarina lets you re-create your favorite Zelda tunes While spelunking in the basement at the ThinkGeek headquarters we met a fairy girl handing out bright blue Ocarinas. Later some employees found
Flickering Blue LED candles charge wirelessly when set into the base In the future all electronic devices will be wirelessly powered. Until then we can play with these nifty LED Inductive-Charging Candles. Each
Plush heart pillow relaxes you by its rhythmic vibration Clutch these Stress Relief Pillows to your chest and they vibrate with a special rhythmic heart beat to calm your nerves. We were skeptical
VHS VCR connects to your computer via USB and encodes digital versions of your old VHS tapes One thing we dont like about new tech is the obsolescence of media formats. But now
Merge your love of coin-op old-school video games and cooking! The Space-Invaders cutting board is here! Handmade and totally awesome, these cutting board depict one of the evil baddies from your coin-op-videogame-past: The
The two most beautiful homicidal babes in the universe forever enshrined in these awesome Battlestar Galactica posters! Two of the hottest babes in the universe reluctantly join forces to release some spectacular art.
The perfect cup of coffee on the road is possible with this miniscule portable coffee pot This tiny single-cup coffee pot is perfectly suited for the geek on the road. It makes outstanding
While youre at it, make sure your coffee beans are as fresh as the day you opened the bag. Vacuum out the air to preserve freshness! Keep your coffee beans fresh and delicious
Guaranteed to confuse folks not part of the subculture.... Were generally pretty happy with our biological bodies and how everything works. However, if we rebuilt all our insides to run on steam power,
The fate of the human race hangs in your closet. Remember, as our former leader General Hammond once said, You -- all of you -- will be operating in public so you cant
Back in stock! Easy to install gadget that reads engine trouble codes and can reset the check engine light. Includes a trip computer that automatically tracks various elements of trip data and expanded
Thats no moon. Its a space station.. on a t-shirt! Construction workers wanted: Must have prior experience with large commercial and residential projects. Quadanium steel welding exp. prefd. Candidates able to work under
The fine gents over at Kotaku spoke to Ed Boon, the Godfather of the Mortal Kombat series, who says that the next game in the series, Mortal Kombat 9, will be bloodier, more violent, and more Mortal Kombat than ever
Oh, AFPThat DNS flaw that we mentioned a few days ago has been discovered by “hackers,” and is currently being “weaponized,” says a top Internet security expert. The attack makes use of cache poisoning to re-direct traffic. Worst case scenario,
Today Buffalo introduced the world’s fastet Blu-ray recorder, which is Japan-only for the time being. The recorder is available as an external (BR-816SU2) and an internal version (BR-816FBS-WH in white or BR-816FBS-BK in black).The new drives are capable of burning
The art of opening a box while taking photos or video is known ’round these parts as unboxing, and it’s been played out since 2006. That said, an unboxing of the Alienware m17x , which Biggs lauded earlier this year,
I’ve always wanted to be a bike messenger. It seems so cool - riding around fast in the city, dropping stuff off, getting fit, making a little money, going to special bars where you sit with other messengers and talk
Turn-by-turn, anyone? Gear Live is reporting that the new 2.1 firmware will have better GPS integration and allow programs to sense the direction you’re moving and your speed which points to future turn-by-turn instructions. Not a lot of information besides
Scrabulous, which has been around for a few years, rocketed in popularity when developers made an application for Facebook. And that caught the eye of Scrabble makers, Hasbro, which recently released their own official version. And then sued Scrabulous.Now, I
Writing anything about Monster is fraught with peril. Everyone knows the traditional lime: Monster preys on morons. They sell expensive cables to people who don’t need them and they made a mint doing this over and over again. But this
Today’s Top Posts:Rumor: Guitar Hero World Tour track list revealedFCC to approve XM-Sirius mergerNotes for nerds: meet CrunchGirlBlackBerry offers free Media Sync software to talk with iTunesSlow news day: Steve Jobs vs Bill GatesFacebook Connect on the iPhone this fallThe
Here are a few more strange and wonderful inventions from the Far East – this time from the Panasonic Center in Osaka, Japan. First up is a dead-ass silent washer/dryer combo, which I thought was pretty amazing. It’s a washer
Having some trouble with your copy of Dragon Quest V? Having trouble landing a certain boat, in particular? That may be because you’re a dirty, dirty pirate and Square-Enix knows it. They programmed a glitch into the game wherein a
I’m skeptical of this chair. The website is chock full of user reviews and in-action type videos, but nowhere does it say what this chair actually does.The idea of a chair on a rocker is certainly a not a bad
Our own Michael Arrington joins Wired’s Steven Levy and the Wall Street Journal’s Walt Mossberg on last night’s Charlie Rose show. Most of the discussion was on the iPhone 3G and how Apple continues to turn the mobile world on
To recap: Every week we’ve been giving away a cool Samsung phone culminating in the Samsung Instinct this week!To win, you need to write a haiku. The haiku should focus on touch and must be tweeted to UseYourInstinct. We will
A designer by the name of Samuel Lau has created a concept for a new Sony PSP. The idea blends together a Sidekick Slide and a PSP slim. Samuel has made a video of his creation and hopes its gets
Well, hello there. It looks like I’ll be joining you from time to time to enlighten you on the many moods and musings of fair ladies everywhere, and maybe even attract a few of them (and let’s be honest, their
Yes, it’s a slow enough news day that I’m relying on my own strange hobbies to produce posts. I’ve always admired ASCII graphics, mainly due to my predilection towards retro gaming and large pixels in general. Just as a game
If you’re an aspiring scientist who happens to be looking for a coffee table, look no further. The periodic table, uh table, is exactly what it sounds like. Made by British Craftsmen in burred oak, the periodic table is constructed
Since the iPhone was released, reports have surfaced about varying degrees of screen quality. Above we see a comparison of three phones, the original iPhone is on top, with the bottom row both being 3G’s, 8GB on the left, 16
If you think a liquid-cooled PC or laptop is cool, wait til you see what Purdue researcher are working on. The team is working on a miniature refrigeration
Man, if the Hello Kitty adoration doesnt peter out and die down soon, she could be running for President in the near future. Hello Kitty has now infiltrated
Lexars new JumpDrive Solo Vault comes with FIPS validation, making it certified to meets the requirements of the Federal Information Processing Standard 140-2 Level 1 standards.
Designer Mizanur Rehman has come up with this Alien Mouse concept that is touted to adhere strictly to the principles of ergonomics, offering users maximum comfort
Are you afraid that you might miss a new review, article or interesting user comment on The Gadgeteer? No need to worry, here are 6 ways to always make sure that you never miss a review or comment.1. Subscribe to
It sure seems like all we hear these days are complaints about the way that companies handle their customer service. As a nice change, Id like to share a rave instead of a rant with you today. Long time reader
The FedEx man seems to be following me everywhere! I just received a large box of gear bags from the folks at Mobile Edge.com here at my day job...(read more...)
First ever full-size, wood, Playstation 2 and Playstation 3 Guitar Hero and Rock Band controller with the authentic look and feel of a real guitar. Will be available through Circuit City in late August for $179.95.
Sneakers with interchangeable weighted insoles that can tell you how many calories that youve burned and how many you should be burning to reach your fitness goals.
By Luke AndersonI don’t know about where you live, but the county fairs are in full swing in my part of the States. I live in the sort of area that is surrounded by corn, and people love to train
By Luke AndersonI’ll admit that I’ll listen to Journey every now and then. I only own a few of their songs and probably wouldn’t go as far as to call myself a fan. I definitely wouldn’t go out and buy
By Luke AndersonMan, if you’re a big fan of Back to the Future, then you were probably pretty excited by the recent auction which featured a prototype Nike shoe. Another piece of movie history has popped up on the auction
I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “what the heck is this? Fish Tank Fridays used to be cool.” Well, this is a USB hub. With fish in it. Again. I can’t help it, people just keep on makin’ these
By David PonceIt’s Friday. Go ahead and increase your end-of-week productivity by watching an awesome video. You know you want to…This one is a brilliant production by CollegeHumour. It’s a Diabolical a view of the world, with fonts as people.
By Jonathan KimakUSB flash drive designers at mimobot have released their latest Star Wars series. The series features four characters to protect your data. C3PO, Wicket the Ewok, the Imperial royal guard and Darth Sidious.The USB 2.0 drives can be
By Andrew LiszewskiThere’s nothing that really makes this particular iPod-compatible jacket stand out, but that’s probably why it caught my eye. The simple styling and color scheme help hide the fact that you’ve secretly got an iPod tucked away in
By Luke AndersonI used to work on PC’s for a living, and found myself testing components on a regular basis, simply to rule out possible issues. For this I had a specific test bed PC that usually sat with the
By Luke AndersonKeyboards are gross and disgusting. Just think about the number of things your hands come into contact with every day. Now imagine how long you spend with your fingers on that keyboard in front of your computer. Finally,
By Luke AndersonI’ve been guilty of spilling a bit of liquid when pouring out of a fresh 2-liter bottle. It’s a skill that most people have mastered, however, those with small children may want to consider a fancy contraption such
By Jonathan KimakI’ve seen digital pens before. They seem like a neat alternative for students who don’t have a laptop or just can’t be bothered to lug a laptop to each and every class. You write as normal and the
This post is syndicated with permission from Gadgetoholic.comWhen it comes to headphones there are lots of differ products to choose from. Of all the headphones of various styles that I have ever used, they tend to always have one thing
This post is syndicated with permission from Gadgetoholic.com With the digital transition coming in 2009 the LCD HDTV market is booming as people upgrade to new TVs. When it comes time to buy a new HDTV you have to decide
By Andrew LiszewskiI’ve been tempted by the Sony Reader ever since the device first went on sale, but a handful of issues have kept me from actually picking one up. Things like a limited screen resolution I can live with,
By Andrew LiszewskiAnd speaking of safety, Sideshow Collectibles is selling a prop replica of the Wolverine claws used by Hugh Jackman (or his stunt double) in the X-Men films. Instead of Adamantium, the replica claws are made from solid machined
By Andrew LiszewskiThanks to years and years of lawsuits, those of us living in the US or Canada tend to miss out on products that actually look like they’d be quite fun, just because there’s an abnormally high chance you
This post is syndicated with permission from Gadgetoholic.com With the digital transition coming in 2009 the LCD HDTV market is booming as people upgrade to new TVs. When it comes time to buy a new HDTV you have to decide
By Andrew LiszewskiI’ve been tempted by the Sony Reader ever since the device first went on sale, but a handful of issues have kept me from actually picking one up. Things like a limited screen resolution I can live with,
By Andrew LiszewskiAnd speaking of safety, Sideshow Collectibles is selling a prop replica of the Wolverine claws used by Hugh Jackman (or his stunt double) in the X-Men films. Instead of Adamantium, the replica claws are made from solid machined
By Andrew LiszewskiThanks to years and years of lawsuits, those of us living in the US or Canada tend to miss out on products that actually look like they’d be quite fun, just because there’s an abnormally high chance you
I love it when I get to see science fiction become reality. At this point in history, we are so passe' about amazing things like wireless communication, computers, cooking with microwaves, and the internet. In
It appears that Nextar can do more than just GPS devices with back-up cameras. In fact, their latest product, the T30, is a Portable Media Player (PMP), with lots of features. The T30 can play
What do you get the gamer who has everything? Take a look at the Gyroxus Full-Motion Game Chair. This gaming chair takes waving wildly with a Wii or sneaking around with Snake on your PS3
Losing a cell phone sucks. I've been lucky enough to not do it myself, but I know what a pain it can be.This Mobile Superhero software from YouGetItBack.com helps mitigate some of the pain caused by
I love my GPS. The funny thing is, I don't remember ever being lost before I had it, but now that I do own one, I am always using it. It seems so futuristic and
I've never really been into espresso, but I know people who simply cannot live without it. For those who need that daily fix of espresso, they can now take it on the express. The Handpresso
For the gadget-equiped traveller, security has become a nightmare. While I was on vacation, I saw business travelers have to unpack a laptop, projector, cell-phone, PDA, MP3 player and all the required cables and place
The folks from Radius Products sent me a pair of their Atomic Bass headphones to review. These headphones are clearly styled to go with an Apple iPod-and even have an iPhone friendly connector-but you can
One of my friends sent me a pointer to this rather interesting coffee cup from designer Efrat Gommeh. It's a coffee cup with a twist: it has a hole that can only be filled by a
Sure, Portable Media Players (PMPs) are a dime a dozen these days, and it takes something really unique to make one stand out over another. Welcome to the miShake, a PMP with the usual features,
I made an inventory of the software I use that is truly installed on my computer, and there isn't much. My blogging software, desktop publishing, and media player are on USB Drives. My storage and
I have kids now, and I'm already dreading the day when I have to let them go out on their own for the night for a date or with their friends. If I'm not willing
One of my favorite keyboards of all time is the original IBM AT keyboards. They were built like a tank and clicked when you pushed the keys. Pity they don't make keyboards like that anymore.Or do they? Das Keyboard claims
I am not sure how many iPods there are out there, but I think for every iPod, there is an iPod hater. For those haters in the audience, especially the athletic ones, you know have
I have covered a lot of alarm clocks in the past before, but this one is the most useful. I think we all need a little workout to get us going in the morning, but
In just about every science fiction movie known to man, all gadgets, computers, and space ships are voice controlled. In the future, our fingers have it so easy, they barely have to type. I can
It is difficult to stand out in the digital camera market, but the Panasonic DMC-TZ4 has some terrific features that other cameras do not. First of all, it has several options of shooting including Intelligent
I have reported on DXG cameras before, and I found the DXG-569V was another good deal from the DXG company. The DXG-569V is able to take video at up to 1280 x 720 at 30fps,
You won't be saving the world with this clock, and even if you switched over every clock in your house to this eco-friendly water-powered clock, you wouldn't make a major difference. The water-powered clock is
Whenever I am on my bike listening to my iPod, I am always thinking what if iDie because of some iDiots? Face it, people don't pay attention to bicycles, and riding with headphones on is
Mimobot - makers of super geeky collectable flash drivers, have introduced the next batch of Star Wars flash drives at the San Diego Comi-Con. New characters include Emperor Palpatine, C-3PO, Wicket, and the Imperial Guard.Of all the bizarre Star Wars
Hitachi has announced a new full HD capable DZ-VD10H camcorder. It touts a built-in Blu-ray recorder in addition to a 7-megapixel 1/2.7 CMOS sensor, a 10x optical zom, and a 2.7-inch LCD screen. Throw in a 30 GB hard drive,
Korea’s Ripple has released a new Mac Mini inspired, Atom-based desktop computer called the “Mini Chocolate”. The PC features a 1.6 GHz Atom processor with support for up to 2 GB of RAM. It also has 4 USB ports, two
The Mio “Knight Rider” GPS is coming soon, and Knight Rider Online got an early look at the device. You can see her how it will work, and get a better idea of what the new voice recordings by William
A rear view mirror with built in GPS has been out over seas for a while now. It was called the DS-400GB, but has its been renamed the “SmartMirror”. The mirror comes equipped with Navigon Mobile Navigator 6.5, a 4″
For those of you who can’t afford and Optimus Maximus, or who just don’t need every single one of your keys to be OLED enhanced, Art Lebedev is going to be offering up something new at some point in 2008/2009
CherryPal is a cloud-based computer that is trying things a bit differently. There are no subscription costs with this little machine (which has no moving parts and only draws two watts of power). The device runs ads when you open
This little device plugs into a USB slot and begins heating up. It’s a stirrer with a liquid heating element attached. Sounds like a genius idea…until you think about the fact that you’re basically giving anyone in the office a
Creative is making great leaps with their audio players. Today they have revealed the Zen Krystal…which is the coolest tiny audio player I’ve ever seen. It has a very sleek black look to it (think of something the size of
Samsung is billing their new TL34HD as the “most advanced point-and-shoot digital camera in their history”. It features 14.7 megapixels, a 3 inch touch screen LCD, and a Schneider lens with a 28mm wide-angle focal length and 3.6x optical zoom.
Andrée Putman designed a digital photo frame that was showcased in the UK earlier this year according to Engadget. Now, it looks like the fine folks at Parrot want to bring this bad boy states side…for only $450.The device features
The Spanish company Keruve has a new GPS offering that will be particularly interesting for parents. It comes with a special bracelet that communicates with the GPS device, so that you can locate whoever is wearing it.The bracelete is waterproof
SanDisk today announced something they’ve been working on for quite a while the Write Once, Read Many (also known as WORM) SD Card.This card is aimed at industries where unalterable content is important. Like for electronic voting or a police
Microsoft today made some major announcements at their E3 presentation. First was the brand new Xbox 360 dashboard. This new interface (which you can see above thanks to pics from Engadget) will feature characters that remind me strongly of the
Summertime is a word that can already be used at this time, because the sunny days will continue to pop up continuously, at least here in Portugal. Anyhow, if you really want to wear a necktie during the summer and
In case you want a multi-functional product that can read a couple of different storage solutions, take a look at the latest offer from Brando. It is a combination of USB Hub with 2 ports + memory card reader +
Did you ever want to check your exact movements on a map after a skiing session? Or maybe after a bike ride? GTrek is able this info this feature by using Google Earth as the support, and the final result
There aren’t many MP3 players on the market that come pre-loaded with songs, but REDI is here to make the difference by creating a device that is ready to be used right out the box. There are four REDI players
In case you often use a laptop and are tired of looking down to the screen, try using the Cricket Laptop made by Innovative which can elevate the screen to make it more ergonomic. If you add a keyboard +
HP has presented their newest beast also known as Blackbird 002 PC. It will be officially released during the summer, and the prices can go from $2,300 up to $6,500 - it all depends on your selection of components after
This weekend was my stepsisters wedding and as is traditional in England in July, the grass we stood on to take photos was still a little damp from an earlier downpour, leading to many
I still cant decide whether packaging a news and politics site aimed at young women in pretty fuschia and black, and giving it a very Sex and the City-inspired theme is a good move that should get girls interested in
Leapin lily pads!That theres a wool-felt frog case that someone actually thinks would be used to carry an iPhone 3G around in public. The case is kind of cute on its own with its
Let Gizmodo make fun of this little microwave, I say theres a place in the world for miniature appliances like this. Why wouldnt this be perfect in a tiny dorm room or in your
Okay, I did say almost. For most of us, its going to take a little more than a cartoonishly-bright mini fungus to ever make cleaning fun, but Im glad that manufacturers Brando made the
Im a big fan of contemporary art - my mother was a painter (audreygarwood.com) and my father a playwright - but at some point it all comes down to personal taste.Im just not that
Human beings require such a tremendous amount of routine hygiene to be presentable that all I can do is wonder what on earth Decor Craft Inc. was thinking when they came up with these
Heres something Ive been meaning to write about for a couple of weeks: om-tastic websiteYoga-Abode has been around for a while, but recently had a fantastic re-launch. The site now has a cool clean
Heres a new twist on your earbuds or cupped headphones - Air Drives, which clip over the ears but dont actually go in the ear canals. Using a new technique called InAir, they transmit
One of my favorite blogs ev-ah is the fabulous Mimi Smartypants. But being a laid-back, non-techie type of lady, she refuses to admit she even has a blog (she prefers the term online diary)
I am one of those people who never wears a watch on my wrist. Among the lame reasons that I dont is that I find all watches cumbersome to fasten. Lazy me. The runner-up
After experimenting with almost every Bluetooth headset, Im back where I started with the Aliph Jawbone, but with a shiny new one, which is 50% smaller than the original, with improved noise elimination technology
Hoping to win a fair ladys heart? Well, listen up. Maybe in the olden days, before cell phones, you had to actually have a sense of humour, or clean up nicely -- not any
Why is that rather ugly-looking sawed-off USB cable worthy of mention, you ask ? Well, because it is a clever camouflage for what is infact a 2GB USB drive. Now do we see you
Lap it up Lego fans, now you can get yourself some Lego-like cutlery if the Snack and Stack utensils from Fred and Friends start selling on the market. Each set of three (fork, spoon
Though I think that these colorful ball-shaped speakers for the iPod seem rather fragile given their daunting mission, they are too adorable to resist. The ZumReed Sound Ball speaker is a plastic ball with
Sometimes, Im such a stereotypical girl. Yes, the new iPhone is all very exciting, but it means nothing if it doesnt give me the chance to do some more shopping (even if its virtual,
Almost all Ive heard and read about since the launch of a certain new, improved iPhone last week is applications - the popularity of the new apps store, the best free apps... its been,
Section: Video, Content, Video Providers, Gadgets / Other, HouseholdAccording to recent reports it looks like the Netflix player from Roku has almost hit the 100,000 unit sold milestone. The Netflix player was originally launched back in
Section: Audio, Portable Audio, Video, Portable VideoChinavasion recently unveiled their new MP4 player that they claim is the world’s thinnest portable media player. It even beats Brando’s disappearing screen
Section: Gadgets / Other, Household, MiscellaneousSony has just announced that they are opening up their Sony Reader to be compatible with other booksellers. An update, that is expected to be available today will allow Sony Reader
Section: Audio, Portable Audio, Video, Portable VideoIt was only last week when Creative made the ZEN X-Fi PMP available in the US, and here they come again teasing us with
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Smartphones, MobileWe have seen plenty of leaked images for the upcoming clamshell-styled BlackBerry Kickstart, so I guess seeing an early hands-on report surface should not be all that
Section: Audio, Portable Audio, Video, Portable VideoCowon has announced its latest touchscreen media player, the P5. Featuring a large 5-inch, 800x480 touchscreen display, the P5 boasts of haptic feedback mechanism
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Mobile, Imaging, Digital CamerasSamsung has officially unveiled their latest handset, the INNOV8 i8510 which is a slider-style model that packs an 8-megapixel camera.
Section: Communications, Accessories, Cellphones, Smartphones, Mobile, Computers, Security, Software / Applications, Gadgets / Other, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Web, WebsitesSo we’ve all been there. That rush of panic when we’ve lost (or at least
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile, Gadgets / Other, GPS/NavigationIf your AT&T smartphone has a built-in GPS chip, then you’ll be pleased to know that AT&T has extended it’s
Section: Computers, DesktopsKorean PC manufacturer Ripple has released a new mini desktop PC, dubbed the Mini Chocolate PC. Ripple’s new mini computing machine is powered by a 1.6GHz Atom processor
Section: Video, HDTVSamsung has dropped their new Series 7 plasma screens, pushing their “functional art” idealism even further. The new HDTV’s sport Samsung’s trademark Touch of Color bezel, in which red
FROM GAMERTELL - Fujifilm and Nintendo have joined forces to bring an online photo service to Wii owners in Japan. Pictures are uploaded to the internet using an SD card that’s plugged into the Wii… MORE »Full Story » |
Section: Imaging, CamcordersHitachi has announced the new, full HD-capable DZ-BD10H camcorder for the Japanese market. This camcorder touts a built-in Blu-ray recorder as one of its major selling factors. But in
FROM APPLETELL - If you want to play your own music while you game on your iPhone, or just find that Super Monkey Ball music annoying, there is an answer. MORE »Full Story » | Written by NEWS for Gadgetell.
Section: Communications, Cellphones, MobileMotorola’s latest clamshell has just been spotted on the FCC website, and this one is certainly nothing to get over-excited about. The low-end offering, which is
Section: Communications, Cellphones, MobileCall it a fashion phone, but the LG KF300 Wine is certainly a worthy addition to LG’s current line-up. Touting 2 display screens, the LG KF300 features
Section: Computers, LaptopsGateway has launched two new laptops with some decent features and specs that seem worthy of their price tags. These new laptops are called the M-2408j and M-2410j and both
Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, MobileSome will be sad to see it go, but at the same time many are wondering why its still around. According to
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