Geek out in the Club with the LED Light Show Stick

Topic: Hot Gadgets

This LED Light Show Stick features 32 LEDs and can be programmed via USB. When waved a message can been seen floating in the air.

This effect is nothing new, but still kind of cool. Nokia back in 2004 already introduced the Nokia 3220 phone with LED message effect. Read more

Posted on Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:58:56 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Wireless Nunchuck for Nintendo Wii by Nyko

Topic: Hot Gadgets

Nyko is introducing a wireless nunchuck controller for the Nintendo Wii.

If you have a Wii, you know that the standard nunchuck has to be connected to the Wiimote with a cable. The new wireless nunchuck controller from Nyko gets rid of this cable. Read more

Posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony MDR-NC500D cancels 99% of Noise - a World's First

Topic: Hot Gadgets

The Sony MDR-NC500D promises to cancel 99% of ambient noise.

Sony says that the MDR-NC500D is the first to use digital technology to remove ambient noise.

The new Sony noise canceling headset weighs 195g and offers 16 hours on its integrated rechargeable batteries. Read more

Posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:05:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tengu Sound reactive USB Character

Topic: Hot Gadgets

Tengu is a fun little USB gadget that reacts to sound and makes faces with its LED array.

Tengu is made by Solid Alliance in Japan, where else could such a gadget be coming from, but it was actually designed by British designer Crispin Jones. Read more

Posted on Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:01:27 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Keychain Cat 5 Patch Cable Tester

Topic: Hot Gadgets

Any geeky type that has worked in an IT environment has needed a patch cable tester at some point. The need is usually the greatest when you inherit a network closet from a lesser geek at a new job, only to find that the guy punched patch cables nilly willy and left half the workstations without network access. But then maybe that’s just me.

Anyhow, any geeky IT type looking to be prepared to check a patch cable at a moment’s notice will want to check out the small keychain PatchTest Ethernet Cable Tester at ThinkGeek. The little device has LEDs and can test gigabit, 10/100mb and crossover cables. Read more

Posted on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:11:07 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Panasonic SDR-SW20 waterproof Camcorder

Topic: Hot Gadgets

Panasonic announced the waterproof SDR-SW20 camcorder at the CES 2008. Amazon.com is taking pre-orders for this robust camcorder for $399.99. The shipping date is February 29th (yes, there is a 29th this year).

The new Panasonic SDR-SW20 combines a rugged, compact body with waterproofing that allows use in water, including seawater, to a depth of 5 feet, shock-proofing that protects against drops from up to 4 feet, and a dust-proofing design that shuts out airborne dust particles that can lead to malfunction. Read more

Posted on Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Apple iPod shuffle 2GB model for $69

Topic: Hot Gadgets

Apple introduces a new iPod shuffle with 2GB storage for $69. The current 1GB shuffle is now selling for a low $49.

The 2GB iPod shuffle will be available later this month. The new 2GB shuffle comes also in five colors: silver, blue, green, purple and a (PRODUCT) RED special edition). Read more

Posted on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:02:21 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Unical Dixau automatically looks up Words while you read

Topic: Hot Gadgets

I wish I would have had a Dixau DX-1000 from Unical when I was in school. The Dixau reads words you do not understand while you read and looks it up automatically on your PC.

Korean Unical offers with the Dixau a small gadget with an integrated camera and text recognition. When you align the Dixau over a word you want to look up you just push a button and your PC shows the results from Google or other dictionaries - very neat! Read more

Posted on Mon, 18 Feb 2008 02:05:47 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hasbro KOTA the Triceratops Dinosaur

Topic: Hot Gadgets

It is an odd time to report about the hot next toy for Holiday season, but the toy companies just presented their newest toys at toy fair. Fisher-Price already landed another hit Elmo version with Elmo Live. Hasbro also announced a whole list of new toys including Kota the Triceratops Dinosaur animatronics ride-on dino. Read more

Posted on Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Elmo Live Video is hilarious

Topic: Hot Gadgets

Yesterday Fisher-Price revealed a new Elmo toy that will definitely be one of the hottest toys for the coming Holidays. You have to see the video below to understand why.

The new Elmo Live seems to actually be speaking as his mouth opens and closes just like the real Muppet, Elmo, from Sesame Street. Elmo Live waves his arms, sits, stands, and even crosses his legs, all the while telling stories and jokes, singing songs, and playing games.

In the video from the Toy Fair 2008, Elmo Live, raps, tells a wonderful story and a joke. Read more

Posted on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 01:54:50 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Elmo Live

Topic: Hot Gadgets

Fisher-Price revealed the next iteration of an interactive Elmo for the coming Holiday shopping season. The 2008 Elmo is called Elmo Live and is going to debut at the Toy Fair 2008.

Update:
Must See Elmo Live Video

For the first time ever, Elmo seems to actually be speaking as his mouth opens and closes just like the real Muppet, Elmo, from Sesame Street.

Elmo Live features mannerisms which are right on target as his head bobbles back and forth as he speaks.
He waves his arms, sits and stands, even crosses his legs, all the while telling stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games. Read more

Posted on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 10:43:06 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr