News about Electronic Gadgets:
Samsung W200 loves swimming with the fishes
If scuba diving or at the very least, snorkeling is your cup of tea, then chances are you would have also invested in a good quality waterproof camera (assuming you do have the necessary shutterbug skills to go along with your other wet, wet passion, of course) – either that, or a DSLR with an expensive underwater housing. Well, Samsung intends to cater to those who are just starting out on this underwater photography thing with their latest release – the Samsung W200.
R/C Whoopee Cushion
Want to bring the classic whoopee cushion to the 21st century? That’s not a problem, as you can choose who you want to embarrass, and not anyone who plants their rear end on one of these hidden devices. We’re talking about the R/C Whoopee Cushion, and while April Fool’s Day might have past, that doesn’t mean you cannot throw your very own prank in the office or at a family gathering.
UNO III Streetbike
For many kids living in South East Asian countries, hitting their teens would often mean one thing – gaining the freedom and independence of movement through the use of motorcycles, and after that, moving on to cars when they’re of legal age to drive. Well, when they first start off on those two-wheelers, they’re certainly excited like all get out, and would do their best to modify and trick out their bikes to stand out from the rest of the crowd – not to mention impress the chicks.
Cordless Backyard Mosquito Mister
If you sometimes feel as though you were the only person in the whole group whom the mosquitoes are feeding on you, then we would highly recommend getting the Cordless Backyard Mosquito Mister. This cordless mister comes without any wires for a very obvious reason – so that you can roll it anywhere within a yard, creating a 2,000′ square area of “silence” for mosquitoes, thanks to the use of EPA-registered permethrin – a synthetic form of naturally occurring pyrethrin derived from chrysanthemum which is able to kill up to 90% of mosquitoes, flies, gnats, ticks, and other biting insects.
Sceptre 46″ LCD Full HD TV
Let’s face the cold, hard facts – most folks these days have already upgraded to a full HDTV in their living rooms, and be they LCD, LED or plasma, one common factor that binds all of them would be this – they’re super slim (although the later generation models tend to be a whole lot more slim compared to the first few generations, not to mention thinner and thinner bezels) and getting cheaper by the day for a similar screen size.
Wacom announces Bamboo Stylus
When it comes to pen tablets as well as interactive pen displays, then you can’t really go wrong with the name Wacom. After all, the company has been involved in both kinds of devices for the longest time already (some even say time immemorial), and they have just announced the Bamboo Stylus that is a culmination of their experience in the field, coupled with feedback from users as well as the wish list of the general populace.
Electric Bicycle Built For Two
Electric bicycles aren’t anything new, but this one that you see here definitely is – we’re talking about an electric bicycle that has been specially built to seat not one, but two people. This is touted to be the only one of its kind to date, where it can assist both riders up to 20 mph in relaxed, relative comfort. Seems perfect if you have plenty of hills around your area, don’t you think so?
Solar Pool Light
There is nothing quite like the use of solar power to make sure that there is still an earth around for the next generation to live in. After all, using fossil fuels for so long has clogged up our atmosphere, not to mention having countries go to war just to get a spoil of its natural resources.
Sony Ericsson’s MW600 Stereo Bluetooth Headset, and a Radio too
Sony Ericsson introduces the MW600 Stereo Bluetooth Headset with both amazing sound quality and a built in FM Radio. You can access FM radio stations directly from the headset. It is quick and easy to tune in your favorite stations with the new integrated FM, which also features RDS to display radio station information like the artist and song names.
Morse Code Signal Lamp
In this day of Facebook and Twitter, what is the need for Morse Code? After all, the Boy Scouts even have a Robotics badge now to keep up with the times, and how many of you are going to get stranded on an island with no help in sight, requiring you to send SOS signals in Morse Code?
Still, it is better to be safe than sorry, which is why the Morse Code Signal Lamp is still in business. Faithful to the original Morse code signal lamp which delivered discreet intra-fleet communication by the British Navy of yore, this 13 1/2″-diameter Morse code signal lamp comes with seven louvers in front of the bulb which can open and close to emit a solid beam or filtered light for customizable illumination in a home.
Agility Saietta R Bike
Electric vehicles seem to be all the rage these days, so you might be interested to ride into the sunset with the Agility Saietta R Bike – a cool looking two-wheeler that looks as though it comes from the future. Of course, the £13,570 price tag is not going to make it appealing to everybody at first glance, but hear me out as I list down what’s so great about this.
Billboard is powered by oranges
There is a popular science lesson that every high school physics or chemistry teacher must perform. It involves using foods to power a small light bulb, along with some nails and wire.
LEGO Boombox – no blocked up sound from this!
Everyone would surely have come across the perfectly shaped Danish bricks known as LEGO in their lifetime, with most of the involvement coming in when they’re a kid and with their kids many years down the road. Well, it seems that the brand isn’t going to die out anytime soon (far from it, since it is a toy that is limited by your imagination), as there is a new LEGO Boombox released to provide aural entertainment in a cubed form factor.
Garment Deodorizer for a breath of fresh air
Some of us tend to sweat more than the others, and even after using the most powerful cleaning agent off the supermarket shelf to do your laundry, it still can’t quite get rid of the stink. So what do you do with your laundry after it has dried? Hanging it in your closet with mothballs might do the trick, but there is the Garment Deodorizer that can step in to do a better job.
Razor eSpark Electric Scooter
You know how scooters was all the rage in the past? Well, if you just take it at face value and want to get around in a manner that is more eco-friendly and healthier, then you’ll be glad to know that there is an updated version – the Razor eSpark Electric Scooter. Retailing for $142.90, this is an inspiration of the original E100 electric scooter, complete with real sparking action.
Hands on with the Rockus 3D Speaker System
We reported on the Antec soundscience Rockus 3D 2.1 speaker system before, and I got a chance to try it out for myself.
Gyro Stealth Flyer R/C Helicopter
How about spending your spare time with your kid outdoors instead of being cooped up at home, staring at the TV all day long or being fixated on a video game marathon instead? After all, there are benefits of being in the sunlight, and getting your daily dose of vitamin D is one of them (just make sure you use sunblock lest the risk of skin cancer is increased).
iPhone Photo Printer
So you use your iPhone’s camera a whole lot – what are you going to do with the digital library of images that you have amassed over time? Surely you aren’t going to just let it be stashed away in some hard drive somewhere, do you? How about printing those photos out for physical reminder of those memories? Instead of going through the tried-and-tested method of transferring photos to a computer and using a printer to churn out some copies, here is the self-explanatory iPhone Photo Printer.
Stealth.Com Introduces a Mini PC
Stealth Computer, a leading manufacturer of specialized computers and peripherals, just released their most powerful and advanced mini PC ever. Please meet the very tiny, LPC-670 LittlePC. This brand new Stealth small form factor PC offers tremendous power in a teeny package that measures around 6.5″ x 6″ and less than 2″ in height. Heck, thats smaller than my checkbook. This micro machine has the power and performance of computers that are a whole lot bigger.
Devon Tread 1 Watch
You can be rich, and then there is the category of being super rich. While the former would mean getting this timepiece without causing too much damage to your bank accounts, the latter would probably scoff at the amount as being “cheap”. Just what kind of watch are we talking about here? The Devon Tread 1 Watch, of course, which will burn a £15,000 hole in your pocket.
The Mini – Might get Someone to Use their Digital Picture Frame
I don’t even like to cover digital frames anymore, I mean, everyone has one, and everyone has given at least two as a gift. I know I have, and three birthdays later, my mother in law is still begging me to set hers up, it seems like the people that would actually enjoy using a digital frame, are the least likely to be able to set it up easily…
Disney’s Haunted Mansion gets an upgrade with some better special effects
I remember riding the Haunted House ride at Disneyland a few decades ago, and I must admit that I thought it was pretty cheesy.
At the end, I believe that I could see mirrors that had holograms of ghosts in them, to make it appear that ghosts were deliberately haunting you personally. The classic ride has recently got an upgrade with some pretty impressive effects.
Panasonic announces three more Dual Cameras
Panasonic has decided to expand their digital camcorder range with a trio of new Dual Cameras, and for those who have a penchant for remembering hard-to-decipher model numbers, they are the HX-WA10, the HX-DC10 and the HX-DC1. All three of them will come in an easy-to-hold vertical design, which makes it a snap to capture full HD video as well as photos without having to switch between the two settings since you will benefit from individual video/photo capture buttons.
Sanyo eneloop mobile booster introduced
Surely by now, all homes should have at least one eneloop battery of sorts for their remote control or kid’s toys. After all, I myself own at least a dozen AA eneloop batteries, and the first set that I had four years ago are still going strong today without any noticeable loss in battery capacity after going through countless charging cycles, making it one of the rare few items in my possession that worked as advertised.
Electric Comfort Bicycle
Cars might have gone electric to a certain degree, but that doesn’t mean other modes of transportation like the motorcycle and bicycle can’t either. This is where the Electric Comfort Bicycle makes a splash – it was specially designed to take its riders on extended tours in unequaled comfort. Using a 500-watt electric motor that will help you tackle tough uphills, it is also a joy to breeze downhill or cruise through flats without bulging up those calf muscles even more.
Handheld Disinfectant Steam Cleaner
Are you a paranoid android when it comes to keeping everything around you free from bacteria and viruses as much as possible, just like Jack Nicholson’s character in “As Good As It Gets”? Chances are pretty high then you would be interested to hear me out on the Handheld Disinfectant Steam Cleaner. The name itself more or less tells the whole story, as this handheld cleaning device is capable of emitting a disinfectant and steam to get rid of up to 99.99% of harmful bacteria and viruses.
Lenco 2.1 High Powered Speakerball
We know that you think your entire iPod playlist is the bomb – perhaps this is why you are strangely drawn towards the bomb-like Lenco 2.1 High Powered Speakerball? Coming in a choice of black or white colors, this speaker retails for £79.99 a pop and is said to deliver truly explosive sound – let your ears be the judge! Of course, if you listen to Britney Spears and Justin Bieber, then chances are pretty good your ears are alread shot right from the beginning.
Keyport offers Mini LED for your Keyport Slide
Keyport, the name behind their Keyport Slide V.01, is now putting up on offer their very own Mini LED peripheral – or should we say, accessory? The Keyport Slide was a USB flash drive insert, and so its latest addition, the Mini LED insert, was specially designed to fit securely in the Keyport Slide V.01. Being more than ready to ship to the masses, this lightweight and compact accessory will consolidate keys as well as additional personal items, ranging from a USB flash drive to a bottle opener or LED.
Illuminottoman paves the way for a funky living room
These days, if you want to keep up with the Joneses or even outdo them, then you must have some sort of hard hitting financial firepower – or plenty of creativity, of course. When it comes to taste in home furniture, that is a very subjective topic, but Hammacher might let you have a winner on your hands with the aptly named Illuminottoman. Gotta love the creative slant to its name, that’s for sure.
Germ Eliminating Canister Vacuum
Are all vacuum cleaners made the same? The answer is definitely nay, and while some of you out there are thinking that what you can’t see won’t hurt you, the more paranoid among you would go to additional lengths to make your humble abode remains as germ-free as possible. What are some of the ways to do so? We’ve got at least one solution, in the form of the Germ Eliminating Canister Vacuum.
Low Profile Window Fan
Once in a while, along comes a gizmo that will work much better than everything else on the market. For now, Hammacher is offering the Low Profile Window Fan which is touted to deliver superior airflow without being complicated to use – on the contrary, it has been tested and rated to be more or less dummy-proof even in the hands of luddites. Dubbed “The Best Low Profile Window Fan” by our friends over at Hammacher, it is capable of moving a greater volume of air (we’re talking about 58% more compared to the second-ranked model), where analysts’ anemometer readings showed that its dual motors are capable of rolling out 608 feet-per-second air streams from 5′ away, which is far better than the second place model that mustered a mere 560 fps.
Genius MousePen M508W unveiled
Genius has released their MousePen M508W for those living in North America – yes, that means the US as well as Canada. This is a 5″ x 8″ wireless graphic-design tablet which will connect to a notebook or desktop through a USB receiver, working over the 2.4GHz wireless technology spectrum. Of course, with that connection, you are able to move around without any interference, and Genius intends to target the M508W at art teachers, students and graphic-design professionals, offering them wireless freedom to paint, draw, write, and edit.
Mini Vortex creates phenomenon in front of you
If you happen to love all things X-Men, and are absolutely head over heels whenever Storm shows up, then you might wish to gift her this – the Mini Vortex. The name itself will explain everything, as it is actually a small sized tornado that will rage within the lamp’s ‘ecosystem’, where your eyes will also be mesmerized by all the different colors of red, blue and green alternating for that added touch of variety.
Fine Facial Hair Remover
This one is for the ladies – especially those who have plenty of social functions to attend to all year round. After all, even if you’re dressed to the nine with baubles hanging around your neck that will put even the Queen of England to shame, all those will amount to nought if you happen to have some facial hair hanging around in an unwanted manner.
Neutral Power Drill combines screwdriver, laser level, and stud finder in one
I am definitely in need of a new electronic screwdriver, as this old Wal-Mart one seems to have out-lasted its short life.
Mad Catz announces TRITTON AX Pro headset for the Xbox 360 and PS3
Mad Catz, a company that carries plenty of gaming accessories across different platforms, has just announced the new TRITTON AX Pro headset that will make its way towards the Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles. After all, Mad Catz knows just how important it is to have the right kind of headset if you want to pick up all the noise and sound a game has to offer while you maximize your gaming experience.
Griffin Powerjolt Micro for iPad
Own an iPad and do a whole lot of traveling on the road? Well, we do know that the iPad (as well as the iPad 2) sports some pretty legendary battery life, but that doesn’t mean it is able to go on forever. No sir, even these magical tablets need some juice once in a while, and this is where the Griffin Powerjolt Micro for iPad comes in.
Wireless Parasol Speaker
For many of us who live in the Northern Hemisphere, summer will be right at our doorstep before we know it. After all, the long chill of winter is over, and spring is in full swing (although certain parts of the country are starting to get bizarre with snow in the spring) as it marches towards summer. That’s the time you break open the umbrellas, as you prepare your summer menu and activities which are often held outdoors.
Chumby8 announced to usher in next generation of Chumbies
Anyone remember the Chumby? Yeah, this nifty little device that might help pique your interest in the world of widgets has been available for the better part of the last few years already, so it makes perfect sense if there was something better coming your way. We’re talking about the Chumby8, the next generation of the Chumby line that will launch officially on April 5th. Sporting a $199 price point, it is already up for pre-order just in case you’re interested over at chumby.com/store.
Chumby Gets an Update – He’s Back and Better Than Ever
We have certainly told you about Chumby before, and while I am a huge fan of what I have called a glorified alarm clock, it has always come up a bit short of spectacular. It’s a lot of fun, don’t get me wrong, but it could have been great. It just fell short of utilizing what it seemed like it had the capabilities of doing all along.
LG Wireless Charging Pad
Going wireless and paperless – that has been the dream of many since time immemorial. OK, so perhaps I have stretched the truth by quite a mile, since that dream has not resulted in a full paperless society just yet, and take a peek behind your computer and you will not find any cable-free environment. Of course, there have been some remarkable advancements when it comes to wireless connectivity in the last decade, what with RF as well as Bluetooth being mature in their own right, not to mention the Qi wireless charging pad and Palm’s very own Touchstone Charger technology.
I have seen the future, and it’s a flippin’ glowing box of Honey Nut Cheerios
This is why I go to conferences like CTIA Spring 2011. You never know when you are going to see a flippin’ glowing box of Honey Nut Cheerios.
Spice Popcorn Projector M-9000 phone
Spice has come up with a new kind of phone – one that is capable of projecting images from it to a flat surface elsewhere, freeing you of the task to tote around another projector in the process. We would say that inventions like this are more novel than practical, since it is going to do a number on your battery life, and you can’t really project anything that is high resolution due to hardware limitations. Still, let us not sideline the Popcorn Projector M-9000 phone since this is one of their initial efforts, so all encouragement should be given.
