It seems that everyone is coming out with an eBook reader these days and Barnes & Noble is no exception. That’s right, the brick and mortar book store is looking into creating their own reader to sell to get in the eBook game.
So just about everyone knows that the Wiimote for the Nintendo Wii can be a little bit dangerous, especially if the wrist strap snaps and it goes sailing into your friend’s noggin, or even worse, your TV! But now with the Riiflex Wiimote weights on the market, there’s even more to worry about.
Glacier Computer has just revealed their W200, which believe it or not, is a computer that attaches to your wrist. Yes, just like in the movies! Only this time around, the device is completely real.
Now this is different. If you’ve ever wanted the perfect music-listening solution for your iPod while in the pool, this is the answer to your prayers. It’s called the Aqua Sounders from Grace Digital Audio and this speaker can float in water.
The speaker itself is waterproof and can easily be used in the pool or in a hot tub, if you’d like. All you need to do is place the iPod in the dock in a dry place and then do what you wish with the speaker.
The transmitter works with up to ten speakers at once and is pretty compatible with most audio sources. It has a 150-feet transmission range and can be powered by batteries. There are LED mood lights on the speaker as well, making for a cool effect in the water. You can get the Aqua Sounders now for $149.99.
[via Coolest Gadgets]
We first heard about WiiSpray last year, but this super cool Wiimote mod is 100% real and looks to offer superb functionality. Is it practical? Not really. But that doesn’t stop it from being awesome and something that we’d love to have.
There were plenty of good April Fool’s gags this year, including CADIE and GMail Autopilot from Google, but my personal favorite was a joke product ThinkGeek was offering. The Tauntaun Sleeping Bag was merely a joke–a gag to trick customers–but after an influx of emails, the store might actually offer it.
Apparently, so many customers emailed ThinkGeek that they’re seriously considering making this sleeping bag. How cool would that be? The only stipulation is that they have no idea if they’ll be able to get a license from Lucasfilm. But still, it’s awesome that they’re going to try.
I hope if the real thing is made, it looks exactly like the mocked up photo: furry Tauntaun body outside, Tauntaun guts inside and light saber zipper. Now you can recreate the famous scene from The Empire Strikes Back without the Tauntaun carcass smell.
[via OhGizmo!]
If you’re a fan of the post-it note then you might just love the USB Moody Hub. This gadget provides all the connections you need and a convenient memo pad for those moments when you just have to jot something down.
Well, this is different. The GAME-800 is an all new device that does just about everything you’d ever want a device to do. It’s all-in-one feature list is pretty impressive, but how will it stack up to the competition? Does it even stand a chance?
This handheld doesn’t make phone calls, but it can send and receive text messages, take and view photos and playback video. One thing that’s especially cool about is the NES/GBA emulator for all of your old school gaming needs and the MP5 player.
It has surprisingly good specs for coming from an unknown, with 4GB storage plus a microSD slot for expansion. Other connections include a TV output, two 3.5-mm headphone jacks and USB 2.0. It also features a 3.5-inch QVGA display. And you know what? It’s priced pretty decently at $69.99. So, it has some weird directional buttons that might be a bit awkward, but all in all, it looks pretty decent.
[via technabob]
Okay, now I’ve seen everything. Bringing everyone a bit closer to being a real life Inspector Gadget, Neutrano has just announced their Nutec WristFone which combines the features of a watch and a cell phone for handy time-checking and communication fun.
I’m a sucker for cute little office gadgets. They’re often cheap and supremely cheesy, but I just can’t help myself. Take this Turtle USB 2.0 Hub, for instance. Sure, it’s a pretty standard USB hub on one hand, but on the other, it’s a cute little turtle. I mean, come on. Who can resist that?
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