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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder surprisingly good looking

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I just stumbled over the new Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Roadster and I am quite impressed by it's looks.

I am almost tempted to say that the 2008 Eclipse Spyder is sexier than the BMW Z4. Nothing can touch the already classic Z3 of course in the affordable roadster segment. Read more

Posted on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 06:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Spyker Exotic Cars at the LA Auto Show

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Before the LA Auto Show I wasn’t familiar with Spyker and its line of exotic sports cars, but boy am I familiar now. Spyker was nestled in between Bentley, Lamborghini and Aston Martin at the show and I found Spyker’s rides to be more appealing than many of the others on display.

Some of the Spyker cars had a weird rear end that I didn’t care for, they were very large and rounded. To my eyes, it didn't fit in too well with the angular, sculpted lines on the other parts of the car. Read more

Posted on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:29:45 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Erector Spyke Robot available for Pre-Order

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The highly anticipated new spy robot kit Spyke is available for pre-order on Amazon.com.

Erector Spyke or Meccano Spyke as it's known in Europe, is a robot kit that allows you to build different robots that can roam around your house remotely. Via a video camera and WiFi you can see what Spyke sees over the Internet. I am so going to spy on my cat.

Amazon.com is offering Spyke for $279.99. Read more

Posted on Sat, 8 Sep 2007 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

JBL Spyro Multimedia Speakers

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JBL has been known to make some odd looking speaker systems for PC use, Like the Creature II. Today JBL announced a new multimedia speaker set called the JBL Spyro described as having an unusual look, with the same great JBL sound.

Unusual look is right, the sub looks like a mushroom and the speakers look like flowers. Four color choices have been available including white, black, teal, and fuchsia. The Spyro system is now available in orange as well. Read more

Posted on Tue, 4 Sep 2007 06:57:39 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Congress yields to pass Bush spying Bill

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By Thomas Ferraro

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Congress yielded to President George W. Bush on Saturday and approved legislation to temporarily expand the government's power to conduct electronic surveillance without a court order in tracking foreign suspects. Read more

Posted on Sun, 5 Aug 2007 01:22:29 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Intel Quad-Core Notebook Spy Shot

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Techwarelabs claims to have acquired a spy shot of a Intel quad core enabled notebook that boasts compatibility with upcoming 8XXX Nvidia cards and much more.

This laptop will supposedly support dual 8800 Video cards, a 17" screen and chassis, two internal Hard Drives up to 160GB each, and the new quad core Intel CPU all using a 975 chipset. Read more

Posted on Fri, 18 May 2007 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Can-Am Spyder Reverse Trike Motorcycle

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If you like, the feel of the wind in your hair but like more than two wheels and an old-fashioned trike is a bit to goofy for you Can-am has an option to consider. This is a three-wheel motorcycle but rather than two wheels in the back, there are two in the front and one in the rear.

The guts of the Spyder is a Rotax 998cc engine putting out 106hp connected to a steel frame and riding on a suspension more like a car than a traditional motorcycle. The gauge cluster is a multifunction device, which I would assume means that you get one gauge that can show different things as needed. Read more

Posted on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 15:03:10 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Meccano Spyke Robot Photos and Release Date

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Meccano just informed us that the release date for their very cool wi-fi and camera enabled robot kit Spyke is scheduled for release in September for Europe and October for the US.

This could be the first darn robot that Europe is getting before the United States and Japan. Why? Because Spike is a French robot. The Spyke robot is going to be sold (why ever, I hate double branding) under the Erector brand in the United States.

We also got several photos from Meccano. See several hi-res photos of Spyke including the Scorpion and Lunar Lander configuration in our Photo Gallery.
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Posted on Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:05:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

I4U Gadget Flyer: Sony PS3 Europe : Spyke : i-Sobot : GPS Shoe

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The new !

Last week in review:
New exciting robots are coming to our homes. More details of the versatile Meccano Spyke and the smallest humaniod i-Sobot appeared this week. Europe and other PAL territories are getting the 60GB Sony PS3 on March 23rd.

Check Amazon UK and Amazon DE for the Sony PS3 60GB.
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Posted on Sun, 28 Jan 2007 03:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Meccano Spyke Robot Details from UK Toy Fair

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We reported about the cool Meccano Spyke robot when it debuted at the CES earlier this year.

Pocket-lint features a report with more details and photos from the UK Toy Fair.

The Wi-fi enabled robot comes with a video camera, a microphone, a loudspeaker, MP3 player and 2 motors. Spyke can be used as a VOIP phone and webcam and is compatible with Skype's latest VoIP software - version 3.0 (PC).
With motion sensors Spyke can activate itself when something is happening. This is great for surveillance. Read more

Posted on Fri, 26 Jan 2007 05:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Spyke Wi-Fi Spy Robot Debuts at CES 2007 [Update]

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Consumer robots could also be a big topic at the CES 2007. Here is a newcomer. French MECCANO introduces the Spyke robot in the United States under the ERECTOR brand.

The Spyke robot is controlled via a PC over Wi-Fi. Spyke has a webcam and moves on a rubber band. Professional robots can climb stairs with such a drive mechanism.

Such Wi-fi remote control robots with camera are already available in Japan from a couple of companies (e.g.: ZMP's Nuvo). They are marketed as home security robots or pet sitters.

I like these robots. It is fun to try to find your cat in your house while working hard at the office. Read more

Posted on Sat, 6 Jan 2007 07:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

The Rock Talks about his SpyHunter Video Game

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Digital Trends scored an interview with The Rock talking about his SpyHunter video game role.

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"We dropped a line to the man with the world's most recognizable raised eyebrow (a.k.a. he who also dared to star in the ill-fated Doom motion picture), about the venture. Here, Johnson shares his passion for gaming and interest in developing mediums, not to mention clarifies who's the bigger chump: Him or fellow muscle-bound, multimillion dollar paycheck-packing videogame junkie Vin Diesel."
Read the full interview. Read more

Posted on Thu, 21 Sep 2006 03:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

The Key Catcher: One More Way For Parents To Spy on Their Kids

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Kids these days can't do anything that won't be caught from a tech-savvy parent. You can download software that'll spy on your networked computers. You can get them a phone that will turn you into a virtual private eye. And this gadget can keep tabs on anything that's typed on their keyboard.

The Key Catcher is advertised as just something to use for yourself for your own personal records, but it'll obviously easily end up being used to track every single key stroke that's made on, say, your child's or employee's computer. Read more

Posted on Fri, 28 Jul 2006 15:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

MetaGeek Wi-Spy 2.4 GHz Spectrum Analyzer Review

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The Tech Lounge reviews the USB MetaGeek Wi-Spy 2.4 GHz Spectrum Analyzer.

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"Do you have a wireless network? Do you have a cordless phone? Do you own a microwave? Most likely your answer to these questions is yes, which means you probably have interference.
The issue at hand is not whether you have interference, but whether its affects are felt. Although most wireless boxes are able to push through the lower amounts of interference, some people, such as those living in apartments or otherwise deluged with many wireless signals may have problems.
It is with this dilemma in mind that the people at MetaGeek created the Wi-Spy spectrum analyzer. "
Read the full review. Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 Jun 2006 14:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Cyber Spy - The World's Cheapest Spy Gadget

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The Cyber Spy is supposed to amplify sounds to 40db enabling you to hear more.

The discreet device comes with stereo ear buds and a belt-clip and is made by Mitaki.

The purchase department of our I4U Shop must have gotten a box full of these from the back of a truck as we are selling them for only $3.22!

With a price-tag of $3.22 it is sure the World's cheapest Spy Gadget. Read more

Posted on Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:02:38 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Slappa Velocity PRO Spyder Laptop Backpack

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Slappa introduces the Velocity PRO Spyder laptop backpack, featuring a thick rubber exoskeleton with rainproof PRO Grade Scuba-prene offering reinforced storage protection for all of your digital gear.

The Velocity PRO Spyder has 4 main compartments which also include lots of sub compartments for storing all of your laptop or DJ mixing accessories. Inside the main compartment is SLAPPA’s “Super Padded” laptop sleeve, ideal for oversized laptops up to 17”. Read more

Posted on Sat, 18 Mar 2006 01:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Krome Spy Windows Smartphone

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The Krome Spy Windows PDA phone has HTC Magician written all over it. Although it has a slightly different look it only can be from HTC.

This fact makes the Krome Spy not a new mobile phone, but it is clever marketing from the Australian company.
The Krome Spy appeared first in April. The Windows smartphone is available now, says the Krome web site.

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Posted on Wed, 13 Jul 2005 03:16:38 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Nokia Spy Phones 6100 and 3310

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In December last year the first modified Nokia phone for spying has appeared. A French site is offering now two Nokia Spy Phones at a lower price and one has a new feature.

What is a Spy Phone?
A spy phone is a normal mobile phone that can be called and it silently activates itself. The caller can then hear what happens in the vicinity of the phone.
The spy phone offered in France is an unlocked Nokia 3310 GSM mobile phone, apparently it will not work on US networks. This phone sells for 399 Euros.

What can you do with it?
For instance the spy phone owner can leave the phone on the table when leaving a meeting for a rest room break. He then calls the spy phone and listens to the ongoing conversation. On return the owners negotiating positions may change dramatically.
Another use is to spy on your partner by "forgetting the phone at home".
I wonder when those spy phones will utilize the camera in phones to also get spy video.

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Posted on Fri, 8 Jul 2005 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Bush using Spy Gadgetry Rumor

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Usually politics and gadgets do not mix that well. The speculations and rumors of Bush using a wireless mini cueing system in the first presidential debate are making it into prime news media. German Spiegel magazine (thanks Andreas) for instance has a long article with several potential spy gadgets that can be used for wireless reception with a little nearly invisible ear plug.

The ComTek Communications Technology AP-230 Auto Prompter kit is on of those systems. It is a professional wireless cueing system used mostly i guess in the entertainment industry. More details on ComTek. See also coverage on The Register. The San Jose Mercury has a story on Edwards appearance on Jay Leno talking about Bush running on batteries.

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Posted on Wed, 13 Oct 2004 01:13:39 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Spy Proof Notebook by Japanese Coteau Vert

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Japanese Coteau Vert Company developed ruggedized and shielded Notebook.

The LEP-707T is secured against TEMPEST (transient electromagnetic pulse surveillance technology) attacks.

The Display and other components are customized to protect the notebook from beeing spyed on even from 1 meter away.
Full story on Nikkei.Net (subscription). See also Coteau Vert Site (Japanese).

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Posted on Thu, 26 Aug 2004 08:26:09 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tiny Wireless Spy Camera

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Camborg reports about a tiny spy camera that beats all small digital cameras in the I4U World's Smallest Camera Guide. It is of course not your usual consumer digital camera. It is a little toy for spying or hacking a toy robot to transmit visuals.

This little bugger also has a built-in 2.4Ghz transmitter with a range of up to 100 metres/300ft for transitting images to a TV.
This little spy camera (stealth camera) is sold by UK's Gadget specialist IwantOneOfThose for a hefty $658.35.

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