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Bluetooth Spy Headset makes you look properly crazy [Video]

Chris Davies, Nov 23rd 2009 Discuss [8]

Bluetooth headsets are generally dull, but slap a "spy!" label on them and they become instantly appealing. Well, maybe not instantly, but when you're looking at a headset that fits invisibly into your ear canal then we're pretty darned impressed; BrickHouseSecurity are offering the covert earpiece, which promises to make you look even crazier as you apparently argue with yourself while walking down the road. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Joker Racer R/C Server adds internet-based control [Video]

Chris Davies, Nov 13th 2009 Discuss [0]

Radio-controlled cars might not seem the most obvious place to mount a server, but JokerWorks disagree: the company has unveiled what they're calling the world's first Linux server for R/C cars, the Joker Racer R/C Server, easily allowing for remote internet-linked control. To keep things simple, the Joker Racer unit hooks up to the standard servo cables already in the R/C car, together with an off-the-shelf webcam. Video demo after the cut Read The Full Story

Pocket Radar can display speed from a mile away

Shane McGlaun, Nov 11th 2009 Discuss [0]

Last Christmas my son got one of those Hot Wheels radar guns that can show how fast Hot Wheels cars are going in scale MPH and how fast other things are going in real MPH. The problem was that the radar gun was huge. If you like the idea of being able to see how fast things are going, but want a compact package the Pocket Radar will do it. Read The Full Story

WikiReader takes Wikipedia offline

Chris Davies, Oct 13th 2009 Discuss [0]

Ever wished you had a copy of Wikipedia in your pocket? To be fair, as long as you have a reasonably recent phone, a data connection and a few minutes you can pull up the mobile version of the online encyclopaedia, but if you're more interested in an offline version then the WikiReader might appeal. The palm-sized gadget has a monochrome touchscreen and a text-only backup of Wikipedia's articles stored on a microSD card. Read The Full Story

TruView Digital Photo Album: modern displays, old-fashioned style

Lynnsie Nguyen, Oct 2nd 2009 Discuss [0]

Sometimes the most obvious answers are the ones you should avoid at all cost, else dwell in a gimmick pit for all eternity. Unfortunately that memo doesn't appear to have reached TruView, whose Digital Photo Album actually mimicks the form-factor of a traditional album only with dual 8-inch LCD displays. Read The Full Story

WMF1 one-cup coffee machine wins points on style

Chris Davies, Sep 21st 2009 Discuss [1]

While normally I'd suggest avoiding those single-use coffee pod machines, since you don't know when the beans were roasted or ground, I've a feeling I'll give the WMF1 a pass simply because of the excellent design. Intended to product a single cup of coffee, the WMF1 has a distinctive niche for the supplied mug and a straightforward loading system. Read The Full Story

Sungale’s bizarre desk-lamp PMP hybrid gets reviewed

Chris Davies, Sep 16th 2009 Discuss [0]

If asked what's the next big evolution in desk lamps, I can't imagine many people would say "why, an integrated digital photo frame, of course" but that's what Sungale have delivered. Over at Zatz Not Funny they've been playing around with the unusual desk accessory, and reckon that while it pretty much delivers what it promises, they can't help but wish it promised more. Read The Full Story

Recycled Fischer Turntable Clock revealed

Brenda Stokes, Aug 31st 2009 Discuss [1]

If you're looking for a bit of unique decor for your home, love turntables and clocks, then you're in for a treat with this Recycled Fischer Turntable Clock. Made from an old turntable, this clock functionally tells time and looks cool doing it. Read The Full Story

SeaHope take on Tokyoflash with touchscreen LED watch

Chris Davies, Aug 21st 2009 Discuss [0]

If you thought these were Tokyoflash watches then hang your head in shame. They're actually the handiwork of fellow Japanese chronograph merchants SeaHope, and they differentiate their LED-encrusted designs by incorporating a discrete touchscreen. Read The Full Story

Bluelounge Refresh charging station announced

Brenda Stokes, Aug 14th 2009 Discuss [0]

Bluelounge announced their latest charging station, the Refresh recently, which allows you to charge up all your gadgets all at once on one convenient surface. Specifically, you can charge three or more devices at once.

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Myvu Crystal EV viewer revealed

Brenda Stokes, Aug 13th 2009 Discuss [0]

We've talked about the wearable media viewers offered by Myvu before but it seems the company's latest offering, the Crystal EV will soon be available at airports in the U.S. and InMotion Entertainment stores. The new screen size measures in at 64-inches and uses SolidOptix tech. It can be used with Nokia and Apple devices and sports stereo earphones, noise reduction and a 640 x 480 VGA resolution screen. Other features include an inline remote, a cable bundle and more. An add on bundle includes an iPhone cable and a travel case. A release date has yet to be announced, but you can get the Crystal EV for $300 and with the add-on for $325 soon.

Sungale CD358LD Desk Lamp is space saver

Brenda Stokes, Aug 7th 2009 Discuss [4]

If you're looking to outfit your dorm this fall, you might be interested in the Sungale CD3558LD Desk Lap announced today, which offers up LED light and multiple functions to save space and keep you occupied. Read The Full Story