ZapCam - YouTube Tazer

Topic: Hot Gadgets

The ZapCam - YouTube Tazer is a cool new gadget that combines two gadgets into one: a Tazer and a video camera.

With the ZapCam you can tazer your friends and capture his funny moves on video and upload it directly to Youtube via Bluetooth. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2008 07:17:48 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

USB Pregnancy Test

Topic: Hot Gadgets

ThinkGeek offers the PTeq USB Pregnancy Test gadget. This is a world's first.

After you exposed the USB Pregnancy Test to pee you have to plug it into an USB port to see the result.
While most home tests can detect a level of 15-50 mIU/mL of hCG, the enhanced methodology of the USB Pregnancy Test Kit can detect 5-50 mIU/mL, and will show you the exact concentration via its friendly onscreen interface. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Apr 2008 07:02:27 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

HTC Shift available for Pre-Order

Topic: Hot Gadgets

The HTC Shift X9000 is finally available for pre-order in the United States. I am not really sure why I still filed it under Hot Gadgets, the temperature has pretty much cooled on this one.

HTC announced the Shift almost one year ago to the day. If you still feel excited, the price still has not come down, despite the strong push of low-cost Linux based UMPCs.
The HTC Shift is selling for $1,499 on Amazon.com. There is no shipping date given yet. Read more

Posted on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Office Prank Gadget: USB Phantom Keystroker

Topic: Hot Gadgets

If you want to rile your coworkers, gadget shop Think Geek has the right gadget for the task. The new Phantom Keystroker connects via USB on your victim's computer and the fun can start.

This evil high-tech prank device emulates a keyboard and mouse and periodically makes random mouse movements and types out odd garbage text and phrases Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 04:35:28 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

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