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DVICE ARCHIVE FOR February 2006
Haven't found a digital SLR that's caught your eye — or your budget? A new crop of dSLRs is turning heads this week at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) show in Orlando. The beef most photographers have with digital...
POSTED Tuesday, February 28, 2006
The Internet hype machine was predicting that Apple would unveil a video-specific iPod today, but Steve Jobs instead took to the stage in Cupertino, CA, to reveal an iPod "high-fidelity" speaker system — the iPod Hi-Fi (too bad "iFi"...
POSTED Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Dell debuted two new laptops on Tuesday, both including dual-core processors. But don't be fooled by the announcement — the Inspiron e1505 (shown), aimed at home-entertainment hounds, and the Inspiron 6400, targeted at home-office and small-business users, are the same...
POSTED Tuesday, February 28, 2006
TiVo CEO Tom Rogers yesterday mentioned the company is considering "prospects of zero upfront," meaning TiVo might start giving away its trademark video recorders. Presumably, TiVo buyers would be entitled to a rebate that would refund all their cash, instead...
POSTED Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Text messagers beware: the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, a U.K. trade organization for physiotherapists, is warning that the repetitive motions associated with text messaging may cause long-term damage to your digits. Okay, that's not a huge surprise, but we thought...
POSTED Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Able to deliver an 800,000-volt shock and an ear-piercing 130-decidbel alarm, the Telescopic Stun Gun With Siren is packed with power to protect, but the ability to expand from 12 inches all the way up to almost two feet is...
POSTED Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Just a week after Toshiba announced when it would start selling its HD DVD players (March 26th, in case you forgot), the Blu-ray camp has stepped up to the plate with an official date for that format's big splash:...
POSTED Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Yes, it's a fully-functional universal remote, compatible with everything from Sony and Panasonic to RCA and Zenith, but for anyone willing to dump $20 on the ABC Monday Night Football Remote, it's all about hearing "Are you ready for some...
POSTED Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Everybody's got to tickle the QWERTY sometime, and the faster, the better. For all those looking to maximize their keyboard talents, there's Das Keyboard, an enhanced 104-key USB PC keyboard. Blank keys eliminate bad habits, requiring typers to look...
POSTED Monday, February 27, 2006
Just as the company is taking a beating for its digital rights management issues, its obstinacy with regards to the Blu-ray format, and the delay of its much-anticipated PlayStation 3 console, Sony recalls a time when it ruled the living...
POSTED Monday, February 27, 2006
These days kids are typing on laptops pretty much before the umbilical's cut, and the handwritten word may be the victim. Swedish Company Anoto is hoping to reverse the pen's fortune by ushering it into the modern age. Anoto's pen...
POSTED Monday, February 27, 2006
Five Imagelink-compatible digital cameras have bust out of the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) show in Orlando. What's Imagelink? It's a print system that lets picture takers print photos directly from a camera to a Kodak EasyShare printer — no PC...
POSTED Monday, February 27, 2006
The FeaturePhone 175 automatically records your phone conversations to disc thanks to a built-in CD burner. A single CD can hold up to 15,000 recordings, or 175 hours of titillating (and not-so-titillating) chats. By saving conversations to disc, you'll be...
POSTED Monday, February 27, 2006
We may be a few months away from summertime Ozone Alerts, but it's always nice to cross something off your list of things to worry about. Ozone, as any city dweller knows, is a big component of smog, and it's...
POSTED Monday, February 27, 2006
Today's stealth planes may not show up on radar, but on a clear day you can still pretty much just look up in the sky and see them. Oops. Lockheed solves that problem with the Cormorant, a concept plane...
POSTED Friday, February 24, 2006
An MP3 player with true high-end audio chops has quietly crept onto the scene. JVC credits the sonic sophistication of its XA-HD500 Alneo player ($249 list) to a couple of circuits named K2 and C.C. Convertor. Yeah, those names sounded...
POSTED Friday, February 24, 2006
College kids have it pretty good, but now IBM wants to make their lives even easier. The computer giant has partnered with two universities, Wake Forest and University of California, Santa Barbara, to develop speech-enabled Web applications for mobile phones....
POSTED Friday, February 24, 2006
Tee2Green is selling a device designed to perform most duties of a caddy. The sureshotgps acts primarily as a rangefinder, using GPS to determine distances — tee to green, ball to hazard, etc. — around the golf course. It...
POSTED Friday, February 24, 2006
Bluetrek will release the first water-resistant Bluetooth headset, the Bluetrek X2, in March. Costing a little less than a C note, it'll allow for 14 hours of wet and wild talk time, an impressive 500 hours of standby time, and...
POSTED Friday, February 24, 2006
My inner techie wants to think this is cool, but in the end, a cell-phone gun is just frightening. First discovered in October during a drug bust in Holland, the gun looks like a regular cell phone, but is capable...
POSTED Friday, February 24, 2006
"Glow in the dark" can often be a cheesy concept, but here's a place where it would come in handy: your carpet. Just think: no need to turn on a light and risk waking anyone when nature calls in the...
POSTED Friday, February 24, 2006
Ask any one-legged surfer and I'm sure they'll tell you swimming with sharks might never be a good idea. But still, the Remote Controlled Robotic Shark should be a safe aquatic companion. The shark is 2 feet long, costs $100,...
POSTED Friday, February 24, 2006
There's a low of 21°F in eastern Michigan today, but West Bloomfield resident Alex Ostrovsky is probably feeling just fine. Ostrovsky accounted for last night's 1 billionth iTunes download, the Coldplay track "Speed of Sound." For being one in a...
POSTED Thursday, February 23, 2006
Beverage giant Guinness is hoping to revitalize struggling sales with an electrical device they've dubbed the Surger, due to hit Europe next week. The gadget, priced around $30, plugs into a wall socket and sends an ultrasound signal through a...
POSTED Thursday, February 23, 2006
Are you getting all red and sweaty because your Sony LCD TV is playing dumb? You're not alone — some 400,000 Bravia and Grand Wega TVs are ignoring on/off commands. The software flaw kicks in after 1,200 hours of use,...
POSTED Thursday, February 23, 2006
New York Times resident techie David Pogue reviews a trio of mobile routers today from Kyocera, Junxion (shown), and Top Global. Even better, he explains just what these portable hotspot makers do — and who and why anyone would want...
POSTED Thursday, February 23, 2006
For anyone who has a handbag for every day of the week, there may soon be a high-tech way to cut down on your purse habit. Duck Images' Chameleon Carry Bag promises to never go out of style since it...
POSTED Thursday, February 23, 2006
It's pretty sad to see a flawless (well, nearly flawless) masterpiece of artificial intelligence reduced to a slab of flash memory. Nonetheless, you may get a kick out of pocketing the HAL 9000 "Memory Unit," a $70 1-GB stick o'...
POSTED Thursday, February 23, 2006
I must admit, Beyond's Smart Microwave Oven does actually seem… well, smart. A microwave that knows exact nuking times might prevent piles of charred microwave popcorn and scores of blistered mouths from overheated Stouffer's Lasagna. The Smart Oven has a...
POSTED Thursday, February 23, 2006
Toshiba kicked off its HD DVD tour yesterday, and this afternoon the company paid a visit to P.C. Richard's store on Manhattan's Upper West Side to dazzle press and public with the format's high-definition video quality. On a split...
POSTED Wednesday, February 22, 2006
While Tool-Lok probably won't eliminate all electronics theft, it may make a miscreant contemplate risk versus reward. Tool-Lok — embedded RF circuitry in your portable — automatically locks up a device after a preprogrammed number of hours, and without an...
POSTED Wednesday, February 22, 2006
For all those Solitaire diehards (you know who you are) who've worn out the original, Red Mercury has an upgrade: miniSolitaire. The new version is Windows-compatible and can be reduced to the size of a credit card to fit amongst...
POSTED Wednesday, February 22, 2006
While we Yanks are stuck behind the times, still leaving messages on MySpace profiles, the Brit kids have already moved on to the next Internet craze: Bebo. According to the Nielsen NetRatings, Bebo had 1.5 million British visitors in December,...
POSTED Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Remember that scene in The Lawnmower Man where Pierce Brosnan is wearing a high-tech headset that makes him feel like he's floating? This Sound Therapy Eye Mask is kind of the same deal, only you'll have to use your imagination...
POSTED Wednesday, February 22, 2006
A former electronics apprentice at British Aerospace claims to have invented a black box that will repel teenagers. The device emits an 80-decibel sound at up to 16 khz, a noise unbearable for teens, but undetectable for anyone over 20....
POSTED Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Until recently, you didn't have that many options if you wanted a high-definition camcorder — a cam capable of shooting footage that takes advantage of the higher resolution of an HDTV. There were only two consumer models, from JVC...
POSTED Tuesday, February 21, 2006
I just found out: I am Batman, at least according to Which Superhero Are You?, and don't fault me for wanting to show it off. Yeah, if you're a big Loony Tunes fan or have a soft spot for The...
POSTED Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Getting bigger megapixel bang for your buck is so 2004. These days, digital-camera makers are loading up their more modestly priced wares with features normally found in pricier cameras. Case in point: Casio's two new additions to its midrange...
POSTED Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Yahoo is teaming up with Cingular owner AT&T to offer Go Mobile to Cingular subscribers. The new service comes preloaded on the Nokia 6682 ($200 with a two-year contract) and will soon be sold online (no price announced yet) to...
POSTED Tuesday, February 21, 2006
For the frat boy in all of us, the Pub Bar Optic Liquor Dispenser is one step closer to a gadget utopia. After slipping in a bottle of of the hard stuff (anything up to 23 ounces), it'll be sure...
POSTED Tuesday, February 21, 2006
If your cell phone makes you miss the pleasure of resting a phone between your chin and shoulder, put the Bluetooth headset away and drop $30 on a Retro Cell phone handset. Compatible with most phones (but not Nokia or...
POSTED Tuesday, February 21, 2006
If you're one of the first adopters who mortgaged the house to buy the earliest HDTV displays, don't expect to get full HD resolution when you take out a second mortgage for a high-def disc player when they come out...
POSTED Tuesday, February 21, 2006
If a lavender scented candle and a Danielle Steele novel aren't enough to keep bath time bubbling, it might be time to turn to an old friend. But don't expect the rubber ducky of your youth. By twiddling the FM...
POSTED Tuesday, February 21, 2006
You know, I'm getting really tired of all those morning commuters leaning in to check out my video iPod. After all, I was the one who paid $1.99 so I could watch last night's Lost on the D train. I...
POSTED Tuesday, February 21, 2006
First to go come winter: my exercise regimen and resistance to the seductive allure of the doughnut. Just to scare myself straight, the Personal Body Fat Counter might be a good investment. After placing your thumbs on the counter, a...
POSTED Friday, February 17, 2006
It looks like a T-shirt and feels like a T-shirt — and after you wear if for a week, it'll probably smell like a dirty T-shirt. But there's more to these funky tees than meets the skin: edoc apparel,...
POSTED Friday, February 17, 2006
Mac users have reasons for Windows envy — PCs offer better gaming, Google Pack, and a lighter bill. But Apple acolytes could always boast that their machines were pretty much virus-free. Not anymore. A rumor this week promised the first...
POSTED Friday, February 17, 2006
Teens rejoice! Korean cell-phone maker Helio has joined forces with MySpace.com owner News Corp. — Rupert Murdoch's media empire — to sell mobiles directed at the 55 million users of the young-person hotspot. With the jet-black Hero and the pearlescent...
POSTED Friday, February 17, 2006
You never know when inspiration will strike. Was Right Said Fred in the cozy confines of a music studio when the melody for I'm Too Sexy was born? I don't know, and I'd have a lot of soul searching to...
POSTED Friday, February 17, 2006
Designer Eli Nagashima must have been feeling moody when he created this table, which as far as we can tell is just called "Flat." Thanks to a built-in multicolor LED, the tabletop changes color, apparently to better match its...
POSTED Friday, February 17, 2006
As part of the marketing campaign for the upcoming PlayStation 3 game console, Sony surveyed some PlayStation users for their thoughts on the what they might like to see in the new machine, Kotaku reports. In the survey, one...
POSTED Thursday, February 16, 2006
If you thought $2,500 for a MacBook Pro was a bit steep, a Michaelo is probably not right for you. The company builds custom PCs that start around 10 grand. Added to a guarantee that your Michaelo design will never...
POSTED Thursday, February 16, 2006
For all us still recovering from the '80s PSA promising your strung-out brother would bust your piggybank to feed his junk habit, rest easy. Zeon Tech's toy ATM Savings Bank is impenetrable. Okay, probably not as impenetrable as your local...
POSTED Thursday, February 16, 2006
True, it's not really the season for cooling devices, but we know our gadget love might get you a little hot and bothered on occasion. So, we thought this USB Mini Fan might be a good way to turn the...
POSTED Thursday, February 16, 2006
"I was never any good on the guitar, but I play a mean coffee table." With some Musical Furnishings in your house, a claim like that won't be as absurd as it sounds. Designed with kids in mind, most...
POSTED Thursday, February 16, 2006
An actual ray gun would be my preferred method of spider extermination, but unfortunately, the Bug Vacuum just looks like one. An ecologically friendly device, the handheld vacuum sucks up stray bugs and secures them in a chamber to be...
POSTED Thursday, February 16, 2006
Y'know, I always figured any kind of space Battleship game would be three-dimensional, possibly with holograms instead of plastic ships. Then again, never underestimate the power of the Marketing Force to take a popular game, swap out a few of...
POSTED Thursday, February 16, 2006
Put this one in the common-sense file — Philips recently patented an idea to make touchscreens responsive to pressure and not just movement. Exactly how a pressure-sensitive screen might work is still in the planning stage (and don't be...
POSTED Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Soon you'll be able to browse Web sites and watch TV on your Nintendo DS portable, the Game Boy inventor announced today. By adding optional cards with either a built-in Opera Web browser or a digital TV tuner, you can...
POSTED Wednesday, February 15, 2006
My triceps certainly could use some more work, but not with an ice scraper at 8:00 a.m. So, the Electric Windshield Scraper could be a welcome addition to my winter arsenal. Plugging into your cigarette lighter, the $18.99 scraper "melts...
POSTED Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Next Generation, a site covering the business side of gaming, cites "developer sources" when it says Sony is planning on a September launch date for the PlayStation 3 game console. "Some in the industry" then go on to pull the...
POSTED Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Hewlett-Packard just unveiled their latest handheld, the iPAQ hw6900. Gunning for business types, the new iPAQ will be packed to the gills with wireless capabilities, including GSM (for voice and data), Wi-Fi (so you can connect easily to wireless networks),...
POSTED Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Here's an innovative way to share the killer tunes on your iPod. Next time you get the urge to spread your music, just plug your 'Pod into the minijack on the Nimzy Vibro Blaster, plunk it down on the...
POSTED Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Having "thousands of tiny fingers simultaneously massaging your scalp" sounds unhygienic and somewhat frightening, but the Brain Spa Head Massager still might be a good way to unwind after a long day at work. The helmet is said to alleviate...
POSTED Tuesday, February 14, 2006
After spending two weeks with the Cingular 2125 smartphone, I feel like an overbearing father — the sweaty, balding little-league pop with a beer-belly screaming "Hustle!" or "Dammit, keep your eye on the ball!" I can't help but see the...
POSTED Tuesday, February 14, 2006
We're not all aichmophobic, but an approaching needle's rarely cause for elation. Luminetx's VeinViewer Imaging System will at least dispel any fears about that hypo missing your vein. Using infrared light and a digital video camera, VeinViewer can help doctors...
POSTED Tuesday, February 14, 2006
McAfee sees a need to protect your mobile. The PC virus specialist rolled out security software, VirusScan Mobile, which includes antivirus, firewall, content-filtering, antispam, and antispyware capabilities. You can download the shield directly from McAfee, and some manufacturers may preinstall...
POSTED Tuesday, February 14, 2006
In the world of trade shows and Best Buy shelves, the old, bulky tube TV is virtually extinct. But in the all-too-real world of American living rooms, tube sets still rule, since they're so cheap. So it really makes loads...
POSTED Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Valentine's Day probably isn't the time to let your inner geek run wild, but if your sweetheart appreciates a handcrafted gift, the LED Flashing Sweetheart Kit might be right. All you need is a soldering iron to assemble the 28...
POSTED Monday, February 13, 2006
Fans of multiplayer action games on the PC know that a fast trigger finger and quick response will help determine the last man standing, and while everyone's been trying to build a better mouse, little has been done to...
POSTED Monday, February 13, 2006
The next time you're relaxing with your iPod, consider putting the headphones away and curling up with this pillow/speaker hybrid. Predictably called the iPillow, it has a plug for your iPod's headphone jack, feeding the music to a pair of...
POSTED Monday, February 13, 2006
Not since Ghostbusters have I had such affection for a slime-based companion. Mini Smart Spair is dubbed "the most compact flat-tire repair and inflation system in the world" by its creator, Slime, which specializes in products for repairing flat tires....
POSTED Monday, February 13, 2006
With the northeast hit by a mammoth snowstorm over the weekend, it's time to break out the serious winter gear. But even the thickest gloves can only do so much to warm chilly fingers. Gloves with powered heaters can help,...
POSTED Monday, February 13, 2006
In the next few months, nearly a dozen companies will be unveiling Bluetooth stereo headphones with built-in microphones. These wireless wonders will allow cable-less enjoyment of your portable music player and cell phone. Bluetooth headsets make perfect sense in a...
POSTED Friday, February 10, 2006
If your cell phone or digital camera can capture video clips, chances are it records them in MPEG-4 format, one of the many ways of encoding digital video. Like all the MPEG hits (who could forget 1994's MPEG-2 and the...
POSTED Friday, February 10, 2006
Australians are on fire today. First, they tell me my eye-numbing 2.5-inch video iPod screen might become a thing of the past. And now, I may never have to scrub my bathroom again. Aussie scientists claim a simple coating can...
POSTED Friday, February 10, 2006
If you watch How I Met Your Mother, you know that Doogie Howser loves his laser tag. And why wouldn't he — laser tag is awesome! Still, wouldn't it be better if your shots didn't just tag people out, but...
POSTED Friday, February 10, 2006
Reason would testify: a 2.5-inch screen isn't a 42-inch plasma. Digislide has taken this logic to heart and is hoping their projection technology might begin to bridge the gap. The Australian company displayed its portable projection technology, Digismart, at a...
POSTED Friday, February 10, 2006
For NASCAR faithful, the introduction of NASCAR NEXTEL FanView to racetracks should be more titillating than a Michael Waltrip/Robby Gordon face-off. The handheld FanView will include video, audio, and data capabilities allowing race attendees access to the race telecast and...
POSTED Friday, February 10, 2006
Since the announcement of the Nintendo DS Lite portable game console a couple of weeks ago, it seems the company's been spending too much time studying iPod minis and Verizon RAZRs… and possibly Lifesavers. Nintendo's Japanese Web page shows the...
POSTED Friday, February 10, 2006
While most of us don't have the need for band saws or drill presses in our daily lives, some tools are still necessities — at least until those maintenance droids arrive to do the work for us. Simple tools like...
POSTED Thursday, February 9, 2006
As noted in our CES roundup, we've got some love for mobiBlu products. For its size (slightly less than one inch in each dimension), the original cube MP3 player, the DAH-1500, was already packed with features — an OLED display,...
POSTED Thursday, February 9, 2006
Okay, I wouldn't entrust my diamond stud to the Off Limits Voice Vault Toy, but for a 12-year-old nervous his buddies might swipe his 20th Anniversary Edition Game Boy micro, it might be perfect protection. The vault only unlocks when...
POSTED Thursday, February 9, 2006
Say hello to Motorola's M-Wallet, a service linking your cell phone to your bank account (we presume, no word on whether you can also link to a credit card), with open arms. For now, M-Wallet, combatable with all cell-phone networks,...
POSTED Thursday, February 9, 2006
What's that hanging over the bed? That's no moon… hey, that's no space station, either! It's the Sfera — an alarm clock/radio with a cruel trick for guaranteeing you get out of bed. When Sfrea goes off, it takes just...
POSTED Thursday, February 9, 2006
Regular contact lenses correct your vision; MaxSight lenses augment it. The high-tech contacts, made by Bausch & Lomb in conjunction with Nike, have special optics to sharpen certain kinds of objects, making them a natural for athletes. MaxSight comes in...
POSTED Wednesday, February 8, 2006
As for creative prowess, SolidAlliance is clearly a man among boys. Following in the footsteps of the iconic USB flash drive/sushi roll, comes the scented iCool MP3 players. Yes, scented. Odor options include chocolate, rose, and raspberry. I doubt they're...
POSTED Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Clearly not just an Internet company anymore, Google's struck a deal to bundle software with Dell computers and establish Google's search engine as the default homepage of any Dell computer. You can already download a package from Google.com that includes...
POSTED Wednesday, February 8, 2006
We don't know who took this photo, but apparently, the BFG (that's Big Friendly Giant for all of you who never enjoyed a Roald Dahl phase) needed a keyboard, and a generous group heeded the call. He might be...
POSTED Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Today Sony revealed how much their upcoming Blu-ray Discs would cost, becoming the first major studio to weigh in on the price issue (not too surprising, considering the company helped develop the technology). Blu-ray, of course, is...
POSTED Wednesday, February 8, 2006
For those who hate kitchen labor as much as me, the Stir-Chef Hands-Free Stirrer is a surefire way to swear off stirring forever. On the power of four AA batteries, the Stir-Chef's power-screwdriver motor will keep churning your victuals for...
POSTED Wednesday, February 8, 2006
Universal Display Corp. has shown off a full-color OLED (organic light-emitting diode) screen that's extremely thin and, more importantly, flexible. The prototype's screen measures just 4 inches diagonal, but it's a miniscule 0.004 inches thick. Resolution is said to be...
POSTED Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Dell's hard disk-based DJ is dead. While the company claims, "We are streamlining our product line," that seems like a pleasant way of saying, "Apple kicked our butt." For most of us, the Pocket DJ, born in 2003, was just...
POSTED Tuesday, February 7, 2006
If your pooch requires all the finest amenities, the Thermo-Bowl might be a necessary investment. Available in two sizes, 96 ounces and 1.5 gallons, the $24.95 heated dog bowl plugs into a wall socket and can keep doggy water fluid...
POSTED Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Ashamedly, I watch American Idol. Not always, but often enough, and one thing I've learned, I can judge sound. Simon lambastes a dreamy-eyed singer and I hear the Brit's pain. Randy says, "Dude, you can really blow." I heard them...
POSTED Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Today, the 1-GB iPod nano is officially a reality and surprise, the shuffle's still alive and kicking. After weeks of speculation that a 1-GB nano would lay waste to the shuffle, it turns out Apple will release their newest...
POSTED Tuesday, February 7, 2006
A new breed of robot dinosaur will soon be on the march. Pleo, made by Ugobe (you-goh-bee), is a toy robot modeled after a 1-week-old camarasaurus (think brontosaurus). Unlike Wow Wee's popular Roboraptor, Pleo is totally autonomous — there's...
POSTED Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Pay By Touch believes fingertip scanners are the key to quelling online security concerns. In their vision, future computers will include fingertip scanners so online shoppers can identify themselves and pay for an item without making themselves vulnerable to...
POSTED Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Sony Ericsson today announced some impressive features that'll appear on the P990 cell phone (above right) and unveiled their new M600 smart messaging phone (above left)....
POSTED Monday, February 6, 2006
In-car navigation systems do a great job of mapping your route, but if you had an onscreen 3-D picture of your destination's skyline instead of a line drawing, picking out the right building would be a lot easier. Volkswagen...
POSTED Monday, February 6, 2006
For the finicky wino in all of us, Hinari Cellar Vie Dual Bottle Wine Chiller and Warmer offers a way to keep your vino at the ideal temperature. An LED display lets you choose from 10 temperatures, from a chilly...
POSTED Monday, February 6, 2006
Here's an example of how electronics should work. The USB Data Transfer Device (talk about calling a spade a spade) connects two computers together with zero hassles. Just jack one USB 2.0 plug into the each PC and within seconds...
POSTED Monday, February 6, 2006
Officially, there are more than a 1,000 iPod accessories and counting. But just because these add-ons are labeled "Made for iPod" doesn't mean they're made well. January yielded a bumper crop of interesting ideas executed badly, and we've harvested...
POSTED Friday, February 3, 2006
Two Japanese companies are trying to redefine hot pants. Triumph International has planned five garments, ranging from camisoles to tank tops, composed of rayon and — we couldn't make this up — three types of mineral powders collected from volcanoes...
POSTED Friday, February 3, 2006
Wouldn't it be great if you could command a robot to fetch another brewski from the fridge while you kept right on watching the big game on Sunday? Judging from this picture of the HRP-2 in action, that's exactly what...
POSTED Friday, February 3, 2006
Root canal, cavity, abscessed tooth — none of the buzzwords associated with tooth pain insinuate a good time. Well, Israeli company Fluorinex Active is hoping to rid your vernacular of these terrible terms. By combining a fluoride-based gel and a...
POSTED Friday, February 3, 2006
The second generation of Windows Moblie 5 handhelds has arrived, and CNet's rounded up six new recruits that don't sport the name Treo. The three contenders with a cell-phone keypad — Cingular's 2125, I-mate's SP5 (available mid-February), and T-Mobile's SDA...
POSTED Friday, February 3, 2006
Who is John Kiel Patterson? He's the guy suing Apple because his iPod is too loud. In case you never had a Walkman in the '80s or a Discman in the '90s, let's be clear about one thing: listening to...
POSTED Friday, February 3, 2006
Ticket scalpers, thieves, and potential terrorists lurking in the shadows at Sunday's Super Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit will have a tough time hiding from security watchdogs thanks to a new holographic video technology being used for the first...
POSTED Thursday, February 2, 2006
Mercedes will launch its Night View Assist system in next year's S-Class series. The system will improve night visibility by up to 125% using infrared light that won't blind oncoming motorists. A dashboard LCD provides an 8-inch grayscale image...
POSTED Thursday, February 2, 2006
You know, I wouldn't be able to resist giving anyone who had a Darth Vader popcorn machine a thumbs-up. Not only does such dedicated fandom warrant respect, but to go for a real, movie-theater popcorn stand — with a six-ounce...
POSTED Thursday, February 2, 2006
New Scientist magazine reports that a flock of 20 pigeons outfitted with GPS receivers, air-pollution sensors, and basic mobile phones will be released over San José. The birds will then beam back text messages about air quality, posted in real...
POSTED Thursday, February 2, 2006
City folk learn easy ways to maximize the space they have: under-the-bed storage, hanging shelves, futons. But using your couch as a cook-top? Admittedly, I hadn't heard of that one until now. With two electric burners on one side and...
POSTED Thursday, February 2, 2006
If only the folks in The Haunting had this gadget. Less EMF's Gauss Master will sniff out spikes in your local electromagnetic field — a sure sign of visitors from beyond the grave. Well, a possible sign, anyway, at least...
POSTED Thursday, February 2, 2006
A report from AppleInsider quotes analyst Ben Reitzes who says Apple is "getting set to 'end of life' the [iPod] shuffle." Uh… I think I know what you mean, Ben. And the shuffle's successor? Rumor is it'll be a 1-GB...
POSTED Wednesday, February 1, 2006
It may be this century's most pertinent proverb: "Beware of unknown attachments!" More than 500,000 PCs are thought to have been infected with an e-mail worm, dubbed "the Kama Sutra," programmed to obliterate all Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint...
POSTED Wednesday, February 1, 2006
If you thought maglev (magnetic levitation) tech was strictly for use on monorails, then your world — or at least your baby's — will be rocked by Combi's "Roanju Auto Swing" baby rocker. Just one push sets the electromagnetically powered...
POSTED Wednesday, February 1, 2006
Just because your pooch won't appreciate an iPod or cell phone doesn't mean it can't get in on the digital revolution. The digital Dog-e-tag lets owners program everything from the standard dog-tag fare — name, phone number, and address —...
POSTED Wednesday, February 1, 2006
I don't know if anyone would venture to say the Magic Self-Stirring Mug is a truly useful addition to your coffee-drinking arsenal, but I can't help but wonder what it would be like to swear off teaspoons forever. Those tiny...
POSTED Wednesday, February 1, 2006
If you've worn out your Big Mouth Billy Bass, it might be time for the Animated Stress Turtle. For just $16.97 and three AA batteries, he'll crawl across your desk, tilting his head back and forth and singing "You Gotta...
POSTED Wednesday, February 1, 2006
Ever since the Motorola ROKR E1 cell phone debuted last September to lukewarm fanfare (only about 84,000 have been sold so far, as opposed to millions of RAZRs, according to In-Stat), fans of music-playing cellphones have been waiting for something...
POSTED Wednesday, February 1, 2006
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