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X-Arcade Tankstick

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X-Arcade sent me a Tankstick to review that was sitting on my doorstep waiting for me when I returned from vacation. I pried it out of the box last night and enjoyed hours of some of my favorite arcade games from growing up.

Included with the massive arcade stick are two CDs that have a number of old school games like my personal favorite, SmashTV. I can’t tell you how many quarters I spent on that game in my youth. Read more

Posted on Fri, 8 Jun 2007 16:58:24 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

CyberSitter SnoopStick Review

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CyberSitter, known for their internet filter software offers the SnoopStick.

This a USB flash drive allows you to monitor what your kids or anyone using your (any) computer is doing while on the Internet. You can monitor them live, in real time, from anywhere in the world.

DragonsteelMods reviewed the recently announced SnoopStick.

Quote from the review:
"A little bit ago there was a lot of gossip, and exaggeration on quite a few websites about the product I have for review today. It is the SnoopStick from Solid Oak Software, and many people out there were saying it was for spying on people and stealing their information, well that is a bit far-fetched, and quite a bit distant from the actual truth of this product.
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Posted on Sat, 24 Mar 2007 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Hori Sony Playstation 3 Fighting Stick

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The Hori Sony PS3 Fighting Stick gives you arcade machine gaming feeling on the Sony PS3.

The controller connects via USB and features slow, fast and turbo settings and a SIXAXIS home button.

The Sony PS3 Fighting Stick sells for $49.99 on Amazon.com. Of course you need a fight game for this stick, like the new Virtua Fighter 5 for PS3.
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Posted on Sat, 24 Feb 2007 10:35:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Cool Design: Compact Analog Thumbstick for Mobile Devices

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Russian design studio industrialdesign.ru sent this interesting design for a small analog thumbstick for mobile phones and other small devices. The clue is the telescopic stick.

You would push on the stick and turn it slightly to extend it from the surface of you phone (see images).
Now you can play games or navigate on your device more conveniently.
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Posted on Thu, 8 Feb 2007 07:27:28 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3, PSP, 8GB Stick and Mylo Videos from CES 2007

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Here is some more video coverage from the Sony Booth featuring PS3 games like the highly anticipated Lair and MotorStorm (pre-order).

Also featured in this video interview are the PSP, the new 8GB Sony Memory stick.
Watch the Video Interview to find out more.

If want to get some details about the Sony Mylo and see it in action watch this Video Interview from the Sony booth.
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Posted on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Sony Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo

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Sony and Sandisk develop a new Memory Stick format based on PRO dubbed PRO-HG.

The Memory Stick PRO-HG offers up to 480Mbps data transfer which is about 3x that of Memory Stick PRO media. Read more

Posted on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 12:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pinnacle PCTV HD Pro USB TV Stick Review

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Recently the guys at Everything USB reviewed the cousin to the Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-950 Review I reviewed called the Pinnacle PCTV HD Pro USB TV Stick. Seems that the USB tuner worked well for them, but the software left the reviewer a bit wanting.

The Pinnacle device is a good option for those with powerful laptops looking to view some TV programming while on the go. The program guide drew some ire in the review but overall it seems to be a worthy investment in some cases. It has a much nicer antenna than my Hauppauge unit. Read more

Posted on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:48:25 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Instant FM Music USB Stick

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The Instant FM Music USB stick from ADSTech is able to record music from radio stations and identify the songs.

The software on the stick allows you to record songs from FM or Web radio stations to play them later on your iPod or other music players. The song identification is done with the Snaptune One software. Read more

Posted on Fri, 27 Oct 2006 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

DIY Sony PSP Analog USB Joystick

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This is one of these hardware homebrew projects that look so professional and solid, that you can imagine to buy it as is. A guy named Joe Stranger developed a detachable analog USB Joystick for the Sony PSP.

Joe Stranger got his inspiration by video gaming hardware modding legend Benjamin Heckendorn, who hacked a PS2 analog stick to work with the PSP recently.

See the YouTube video below that shows the analog Joystick for the PSP in action. Read more

Posted on Tue, 17 Oct 2006 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

iPod Digital Drumsticks

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Check out these fun motion-activated drumsticks, which allow you to drum along with songs from a connected Apple iPod or other music player.

The control module clips to your belt and has a cable for your iPod and another audio output for connecting to a stereo system or headphones for silent play.
Both digital drumsticks have buttons that allow you to play combinations of different drum or cymbal effects, including a snare drum, bass drum, tom, floor tom, hi-hat, and crash cymbal.

Hammacher Schlemmer sells this cool iPod accessory for $29.95.
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Posted on Tue, 3 Oct 2006 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PSP Firmware 2.81 Preps PSP for 8GB Memory Stick

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Sony released the Sony PSP firmware 2.81 in Japan. You only need this new firmware if you use Sony Memory Sticks with capacity greater than 4GB.

Sony announced the 8GB Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo early this year to be available in 2006, but I can not find it on any store yet. The highest capacity available is still just the 4GB stick.
The firmware release can then be taken as an indication that the 8GB Memory Stick will soon be available. At least in Japan. Read more

Posted on Thu, 7 Sep 2006 11:25:27 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Venzero LifeSaver 8GB USB Stick with Ceedo Software

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The Venzero LifeSaver is a USB stick with a 8GB microdrive bundled with the Ceedo backup software.

The LifeSaver measures 60x36x10mm and features a swivel style USB plug. The Ceedo mobile desktop software is pre-installed on the new Venzero device. Read more

Posted on Sun, 30 Jul 2006 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

This Isn't Your Grandpa's Joystick Controller

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This controller was built with security systems in mind, but I'm sure that someone could use it as an ultimate remote control for their entertainment PC. It's the Cyber Controller 4000J by Win4net and it comes with a built-in 5-inch TFT screen.

It's built to easily toggle between and manipulate an array of cameras. In fact, it can handle up to 999 cameras. Unless you're running a 200-story casino in Vegas, it's doubtful that this controller will ever even test that limit in practical applications, but we love when there's a spec that just sounds really cool. Read more

Posted on Fri, 28 Jul 2006 09:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony Sues Fake Memory Stick Makers and Sellers

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The problem of fake memory sticks has been already around for a while. Now Sony started to act and is suing several companies in Japan for selling fake memory sticks online.

Fake memory sticks are also offered on eBay in the United States. So beware, when purchasing low priced sticks. The differences are hard to tell. There are not only fake Sony branded sticks, but also fake Sandisk memory sticks out there.

The fake Memory Sticks are mostly made in China and Taiwan. The pirated copies are usually priced half. Read more

Posted on Mon, 17 Jul 2006 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo

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Sony Europe officially announces today the highest capacity Sony memory stick as of yet - the 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo.

Sony Memory Stick media are available now in capacities ranging from 128MB to 4GB depending on their format Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO High Speed and Memory Stick Micro.

All Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo media comes with a standard size Memory Stick adaptor to enable use with standard size Memory Stick compatible devices.

Sandisk has their 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo already in the stores.
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Posted on Mon, 10 Jul 2006 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

I4U Gadget Flyer: Nintendo Wii Pricing : SSD Notebook : Stickybot

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Posted on Sun, 28 May 2006 01:50:42 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Stanford's Stickybot Climbs up Glass Windows

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Mark Cutkosky and his team at the Stanford University in California developed a gecko robot that can climb up glass windows.

The scientists developed controllable sticky feet from an elastomer. The video of the Stickybot climbing up a window is awesome. The toes of the little climbing robot roll up and then extend and stick to the window.

Of course the military is interested to get this technology onto gloves for soldiers. I want a window cleaning robot. Let's see how long it takes until the Stickybot has a Squeegy in one paw. Read more

Posted on Wed, 24 May 2006 02:51:44 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Logitech Force 3D Pro Joystick Review

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The TechLounge reviews the Logitech Force 3D Pro Joystick.

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"Today we will be taking a look at Logitech’s Force 3D Pro joystick. As you might have guessed by the name alone, it features force feedback technology. Force feedback is a feature that your standard joystick isn’t likely to have, and although it might make flying a little harder at times, it goes a long way to make your gaming experience a more realistic and therefore immersive one. When gunfire from another plane hits you, you feel the joystick shake and fight you as you struggle to control the damaged aircraft.
Or if you’re piloting a gigantic mechanical robot and are hit by an opposing robot, the rumbling indicates your damage quicker than you can hear a warning message and/or read a flashing status display. You get the drift. Let’s go crash some airplanes. "
Read the full review. Read more

Posted on Mon, 27 Mar 2006 01:10:34 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Sony USB Stick Voice Recorder ICD-U70 and ICD-U60

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Sony announces a compact digital voice recorder that can be directly plugged into a USB port to transfer data.

The Sony ICD-U70 (1GB) and ICD-U60 (512MB) can also play MP3 music files and record voice in MP3. It is nice to see that Sony sticks to the MP3 format. The 1GB model can record voice over 502 hours in long play mode. In MP3 format it’s only about 17 hours. The battery in recording mode holds for about 16 hours. Read more

Posted on Tue, 14 Mar 2006 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

CeBIT: Memory Solution's USB Stick Memdrive reads 30 MByte/s

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Among other things, the German based Memory Solution brings along the USB stick Memdrive Premium edition, which is supposed to provide a data transfer rate of over 30 MByte/s in the read mode. The stick would almost exhaust the max transfer rate of the USB-2.0-Interface of approximately 35 MByte/s.

Presumably, the USB stick will be available in the sizes 4, 6 and 8 GB. Memory Solution plans to bring the Memdrive to the market in June. No prices are available yet. Read more

Posted on Thu, 9 Mar 2006 08:13:30 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

MonsterPod camera mount sticks to almost anything

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There’s something about seeing a digital camera stuck to a tree that really grabs your attention.

With its patent pending "viscoelastic morphing polymer base", MonsterPod sticks and grips to nearly any surface with a light amount of pressure. You never need to be left out of any picture. Just stick the camera, set the self-timer and shoot - horizontally, vertically or up-side down and at any angle in-between. Read more