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Scamander RRV can cover any ground (and water)

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Jun 16th 2009 No Comments

scamander rrv 1 300x173 Now this is pretty cool. The Scamander was built to go over anything and it truly lives up to its build promise. Peter Wheeler decided to make a car that could go anywhere and before he died, he saw his dream fulfilled.

It sports 35-inch tires, paddles on the rear wheels, individual braking systems, and a 2.0 litre Ford Zetec engine. He called it an “RRV” or a “rapid response vehicle” because it could change its function immediately for whatever you needed.

The body is constructed from foam plastic pods that are situated within the aluminum frame, making it aerodynamic and lightweight–perfect for those treks through the lake. It can hold four people and is really just about one of the coolest cars ever. Good on you Mr. Wheeler!

[via Coolest Gadgets]

Zeo “Personal Sleep Coach” gets reviewed

By Chris Davies on Monday, Jun 15th 2009 No Comments

You might not realize it, but you’re probably sleeping wrong. Thankfully Zeo are around to tell you the error of your ways, and since we won’t take anybody seriously unless we’re paying them a subscription and they’re offering us a wireless-enabled alarm with LCD display, that’s part of the deal too. Measurements are taken via a headband you wear during the night, which sends data to the alarm and rates your quality of sleep as a “ZQ” number.

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E-LEAD Bluetooth Lazy Pad is keyboard and mouse in one

By Brenda Stokes on Wednesday, Jun 10th 2009 No Comments

elead E-LEAD has revealed a new product called the Bluetooth Lazy Pad and for the life of me, I can’t figure out what’s so lazy about it. I mean, it combines two things–a keyboard and mouse–into one device. That’s pretty hard-working, if you ask me.

But I digress. The Lazy Pad allows you to connect wirelessly to your laptop by means of a Bluetooth connection. But for those of you who lack this function, you can connect using the USB port as well.

Featuring a 500mAh battery, this gizmo is capable of 8 hours of usage. My only real complaint here is the device is kind of oddly designed. It looks like it can fold but obviously can’t. Also, where’s the mouse? I guess the whole thing is the mouse? And it works like a remote control of sorts? Either way, interesting gadget and might be worth checking out if you hate your laptop’s trackpad.

Nintendo Wii Vitality Sensor revealed at E3 2009

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Jun 2nd 2009 No Comments

The Nintendo press event at E3 2009 is done and over now but we’re still giving you the scoop on what went down. We got a look at the Wii Vitality Sensor today, which is a new gadget that’s meant to complement the Wii Fit line up.

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Nyko Zoom Case for DSi is a bit bulky

By Brenda Stokes on Monday, Jun 1st 2009 No Comments

Well, isn’t this thing a sight to behold. One of the main marketing attributes of the Nintendo DSi is it’s svelte form factor and generally small frame. So, adding on the Nyko Zoom Case seems to be a bit counterintuitive. But hey, what do I know?

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Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker is floating entertainment

By Brenda Stokes on Monday, Jun 1st 2009 No Comments

Who doesn’t like a little bit of entertainment when lounging in the pool? But it can be difficult to bring out speakers and audio equipment for fear of it being damaged by the water. Luckily, there’s the Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker to solve all your music and pool-related problems.

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Violet Mir:ror RFID gizmo reviewed: fun, moderately functional

By Chris Davies on Wednesday, May 27th 2009 1 Comment

Violet’s Mir:ror took its time coming, but the RFID coaster is now on the market and getting its first reviews. The Gadgeteer have been playing with the wireless gizmo, which allows you to tag objects with self-adhesive “ztamps” and associate them with functions like launching websites, playing media, sending messages or recording frequency of use stats.

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Video demo after the cut

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Energizer Hard Case Tactical Flashlight is for serious illumination

By Brenda Stokes on Friday, May 22nd 2009 No Comments

Energizer just released a new flashlight and this thing means war. The Energizer Hard Case Tactical Flashlight offers up a lot of variety in the type of light you can shine on any given situation, whether it’s avoiding tripping over shoes on your way to the bathroom during a blackout or reading a map in the dead of night.

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Grimlock and Trypticon Transformer mice are cool

By Brenda Stokes on Thursday, May 21st 2009 No Comments

Buzz is already starting to ramp up for the upcoming Transformers 2 movie, but who knew that everyday things like a computer mouse could take on a new form as well? These Transformers mice are certainly interesting, to say the least.

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Bookeen Cybook Opus eBook reader fits in your pocket

By Brenda Stokes on Monday, May 18th 2009 No Comments

bookeencybookopus lg If you’ve been looking for a different eBook reader to try, then you might be interested in the Cybook Opus from Bookeen. This device is designed to fit in your pocket and is meant to be easy to take with you anywhere you want to go.

Full specs have not yet been released, but Bookeen is letting slip that the screen will feature 200DPI and the reader itself will be extremely lightweight at just 5.3 ounces. It will come equipped with 1GB of flash memory as well.

The controls are designed to be used with just one hand and you will be able to hold books from ePub books and PDF files. Several font sizes will be available and you will have the ability to organize your portable library in folders. We don’t know when the Cybook Opus will be available or how much it’ll cost, be we’ll keep you posted.