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Violet Mir:ror RFID tag reader released

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Apr 21st 2009 No Comments

We first talked about the Mir:ror RFID tag reader from Violet last year but now you can actually get your hands on this device for the first time. Working with both PCs and Macs, the tag reader makes it easy to tag your belongings for easy tracking.

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MicroFly Tiny R/C UFO makes for super small fun

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Apr 21st 2009 No Comments

microflytinyufo small If you’re one to indulge in a semi-useless gadget every now and again, you’ll be delighted to hear that you can now get your hands on the MicroFly Tiny R/C UFO for a real bargain. Not to mention, it’s just plain cool.

This little toy is really small and hovers around for your amusement. With just a 10-minute charge, the gizmo will fly around for between 5-7 minutes. Featuring a single propeller, this little UFO spins around in the air and has a flashing blue LED light.

To control it, all you have to do is slide the control up and down. That’s all there is to it. You can use more than one MicroFly on the same remote, however, so you could control your own little UFO army. The only drawback is that they require 6-AA batteries. You can get the MicroFly Tiny R/C UFO now for $19.99.

Rumor: Barnes & Noble set to make eBook Reader?

By Brenda Stokes on Wednesday, Apr 8th 2009 No Comments

logo barnes 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.

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Riiflex Wiimote weights make flying remotes even more dangerous

By Brenda Stokes on Wednesday, Apr 8th 2009 No Comments

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.

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Glacier W200 Wrist Computer is tech of the future

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Apr 7th 2009 No Comments

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.

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Aqua Sounders make perfect summer iPod accessory

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Apr 7th 2009 No Comments

aquasounder sb 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]

WiiSpray gets real; looks impressive

By Brenda Stokes on Tuesday, Apr 7th 2009 No Comments

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.

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Tauntaun Sleeping Bag might become real

By Brenda Stokes on Friday, Apr 3rd 2009 No Comments

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!]

USB Moody Hub has memo pad

By Brenda Stokes on Friday, Apr 3rd 2009 No Comments

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.

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GAME-800 all-in-one takes new approach on handhelds

By Brenda Stokes on Thursday, Apr 2nd 2009 No Comments

game 800 pmp china 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]