7 Unique Valentine's Day Gadgets for that “Geeky” Someone

Joe Eitel — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:00:00 -0800

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and now is the time to start scrambling to get that unique gift for that special someone. Don't settle for roses and candy this year, check out some of these unique alternative that offer a new "gadget-twist". read more »

Nuvifone Puts Garmin into the Cell Phone Market

Joe Eitel — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:36:00 -0800

Garmin is one of the top 3 portable GPS manufacturers in the world (TomTom and Magellan are the other two), and they now want to take-on the cell phone market with their new Garmin Nuvifone. Garmin hopes the Nuvifone will help catapult them into the hugely popular smart phone market in 2008. read more »

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Blinger is Like Having A Portable Handheld ATM

Joe Eitel — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 10:30:00 -0800

The BlingNation Blinger personal ATM device was unveiled at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This portable handheld device is basically like having an ATM in the palm of your hand. It will accomplish a variety of personal banking tasks such as money transfers, pay bills, request money from other people, and more. read more »

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The Simpsons' Mr. Burns Webcam - “Excellent...”

Joe Eitel — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:00:00 -0800

Anyone who is a fan of The Simpsons, has got to get themselves one of these Mr. Burns USB webcams. Yeah...it is just basically a regular old webcam...so why would anyone want it...because it's a Mr Burns webcam! read more »

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Sony Ericsson W890i Cell Phone Walkman is Coming Soon

Joe Eitel — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:00:00 -0800

Sony is set to release the Ericsson W890i cell phone which happens to double as a Sony Walkman music player. This phone also features a FM radio, which can both be listened to over the built-in speaker or with the matching pair of included earphones. Sony hopes that the smooth curves and good functionality of the W890i will make it a hit for 2008. read more »

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Zink Inkless Paper - Print Photos Without Using Any Ink!

Joe Eitel — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:00:00 -0800

Full-color pocket-sized printers are now becoming a reality. The reason for this new innovation is that these printers don't use ink or laser technology like most other printers. Instead of ink, these printers use thermal heat to create millions of different colors on a special kind of paper called Zink paper (Zink stands for "zero ink") - these printers are surprisingly inexpensive as well. See the video... read more »

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New Concept Cell Phone is a “Woody”

Joe Eitel — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

A new concept cell phone sports sort-of a throw-back design, and it reminds me of the massive "woody" station wagon that we had when I was a kid because of the old-school wood panel trim. This cell phone was created by designer Seungchan Lee, and it does a good job of blending the old with the new. read more »

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New Helmet May Help Treat Alzheimer's Disease By Using Infrared Rays

Joe Eitel — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Researchers now believe that they have found a promising new treatment for Alzheimer's disease, and it comes in the form of a helmet that shoots infrared rays into your head. It sound a little crude, but these researchers say that this treatment has worked on mice to help restore memory and stimulate brain cell growth, and they will now begin testing on humans. read more »

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Cheap GadgetsThat Prevent The High Costs of a DUI

Joe Eitel — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

For those people who have been unlucky enough to experience the high costs of a DUI or DWI conviction, you know the extremely high costs associated with drunk driving which include DUI defense attorney fees, court costs, cost of treatment classes, higher auto insurance, not to mention injury or death in some cases. There are some simple, inexpensive gadgets out there that can help to prevent you from getting behind the wheel when you've had a few too many. read more »

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First “Hands-On” Reviews of the Apple MacBook Air Laptop

Joe Eitel — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 14:15:00 -0800

The new ultra-portable Apple MacBook Air was recently introduced at the 2008 MacWorld Expo, and it has not surprisingly created a huge buzz in the notebook computer world. Today, the first hands-on reviews have been released by 3 of the largest news organizations in the world: USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Newsweek. Here's what they had to say about the MacBook Air... read more »

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New Diamond-Cut Designed Nokia Prism 7900 Cell Phone

Joe Eitel — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:15:00 -0800

The Nokia Prism 7900 is a cell phone that is more than just a phone - it's a work of art! This glamorous cell phone with diamond-cut designs and crystal center key was created by Nokia in collaboration with the French creative designer Frederique Daubal. read more »

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New Stylus Digital Cameras From Olympus are Extremely Durable

Joe Eitel — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Olympus is set to release 2 new waterproof compact digital cameras from their popular Stylus line of compacts. The 2 new models are called the Stylus 1030 SW and the Stylus 850 SW, and they are built to be durable and waterproof (the "SW" stands for "shockproof" and "waterproof"). read more »

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The World's First Ever Cell Phone with 5-inch Fold-Out Display

Joe Eitel — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:15:00 -0800

A Dutch Company by the name of Polymer Vision is set to release the world's first cell phone that features a fold-out display for viewing email, podcasts, text documents, news, and blogs. This device, called the "Readius", is the size of a typical cell phone and has a large 5-inch screen that folds out from the body of the phone. read more »

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iriver W7 Portable Media Player Doubles as a Navigation System

Joe Eitel — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

The iriver W7 isn't your average MP3 player. Yeah, it plays music, video, games, displays photos, among other things, but it also doubles as a fully functional navigation system for your car. There's no other media player like it on the market. read more »

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Philips Marathon Vacuum Cleaner Really Sucks! (In a Good Way of Course)

Joe Eitel — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:45:00 -0800

Philips is trying to clean house in the vacuum cleaner market with their new Marathon bagless cylinder vacuum cleaner. For those people who have always wanted a Dyson vacuum cleaner but couldn't afford the high price tag, this may be the cleaner for you, because it costs about $150 less than comparable Dysons. read more »

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A New “Guaranteed Buyback” Program Gives Consumer's Cash Back Upon Trade-In of Used Gadgets – Good Deal or Not?

Joe Eitel — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0800

A new company in Los Angeles has started a program that gives consumer's the option to purchase a "guaranteed buyback" on any type of consumer electronic gadget. The company says that this will help the consumer electronic device recycling initiative, as well as put some money back into your pocket. Sounds good at first glance, but is it really a good deal for you? read more »

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10 Hi-Tech Wristwatches That Any True Geek Would Love

Joe Eitel — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:15:00 -0800

When it comes to gadgets, a wristwatch is a staple for any geek. You've got to have the dorkiest watch around in order to be a true geek. I want to take a look at some of the newest and most innovative watches on the market today, and they are definitely all "nerd-approved" - to say the least. read more »

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Eye-Fi Wireless Photo Sharing SD Memory Card Wins “The Last Gadget Standing” Award at CES

Joe Eitel — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Winning the Last Gadget Standing Award is a prestigious honor, because it's voted on by the attendees at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The 2008 winner of the award is the Eye-Fi wireless photo transfer SD memory card. This device looks like a regular SD memory card, but it's able to transfer photos from your digital camera to your computer (or laptop) instantly and wirelessly. read more »

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Lensbabies 3G Digital SLR Camera Lens Wins the 2008 “Hot One” Award from Professional Photographer magazine

Joe Eitel — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:00:00 -0800

Professional Photographer magazine's prestigious Hot One Awards are awarded to the most innovative camera products in each category, and the Lensbabies 3G camera lens has won this award in the medium format lens category. The Lensbabies 3G camera lens allows photographers to literally bend the lens to create some amazing effects in photos. read more »

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New “Smart” Ring Transfers Your Digital Business Card Via Handshake

Joe Eitel — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Want a new way to exchange business cards without needing to actually carry them around? A company has developed a new way to wear your digital business card, instead of carrying it, inside of a normal-sized ring. The best part is that to exchange your digital business card with another person, all you do is shake their hand. read more »

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AutoNet Mobile Turns Your Car Into a Wireless Hotspot Via Any WiFi-equipped Device

Joe Eitel — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

AutoNet Mobile has updated their in-car wireless router for 2008, and this useful device will allow you to connect to the Internet via any WiFi-enabled device. This would include: laptops, PSPs, cell phones, PDAs, and more. The kids won't be bored on those long road trips anymore! read more »

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Audiovox “Home Base” Hi-Tech Dry-Erase Refrigerator Reminder Board with LCD Display

Joe Eitel — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0800

Technology in our home is becoming more and more hi-tech everyday. Even those little dry-erase marker boards for your refrigerator are getting a hi-tech overhaul thanks to the Audiovox Home Base system which adds a 7 inch LCD display with audio and visual communications capabilities. read more »

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Sexy New Motorola ROKR E8 Cell Phone is Sure to Turn Heads in 2008

Joe Eitel — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:00:00 -0800

The New Motorola ROKR E8 is a cell phone like no other. With its innovative design, music player, web browser, camera, and Bluetooth support, it's sure to start 2008 off with a bang. read more »

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Bill Gates Denies Microsoft will Develop Their Own “iPhone-like” Device; Bye-Bye Zune 3 Phone Concept!

Joe Eitel — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 16:00:00 -0800

The chairman of Microsoft, Bill Gates, said in a recent interview that Microsoft will not produce a device to try and directly compete with the Apple iPhone - at least not in 2008. This is bad news for Microsoft supporters and for "Apple-haters" alike. read more »

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Mitsubishi Revolutionizes the Television with the Introduction of Their First Laser TV

Joe Eitel — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0800

While many people are still confused about the difference between LCD, plasma, DLP, etc., Mitsubishi is already set to release a new kind of TV to the mix - laser TV. As the name implies, this new TV uses laser technology to produce what may just be the best quality picture ever. read more »

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"Slacker Portable Player" Plays Your Own Customized Radio Stations

Joe Eitel — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 14:00:00 -0800

Some people may have already heard about the Slacker software service which allows you to create your own customized radio stations on your computer, but now you can transfer those customized stations to the Slacker Portable Player to listen on-the-go. read more »

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New “Pacemaker” Compact DJ System is the First of its Kind - Fits in Your Pocket!

Joe Eitel — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:00:00 -0800

Whether you're a professional DJ or you throw a house party every now and then, the Pacemaker may be the DJ system that you've been waiting for. This DJ system is different from any other system on the market, because it's small enough to fit in your pocket and can be used in conjunction with the DJ equipment that you already have. See the video here... read more »

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Panasonic Displays the World's Largest Plasma HDTV at CES – 150 inches!

Joe Eitel — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:00:00 -0800

Forget about nanotechnology; when it comes to making TV's bigger is better! Panasonic displayed the world's largest Plasma HDTV at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) yesterday, and it has proved to be a big hit. read more »

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New “Super bed” Should Add to the Obesity Problem in America

Joe Eitel — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 09:30:00 -0800

This new "sleep station" will give people no reason to get out of bed in the morning. The Starry Night bed, as it's called, contains enough features to allow you to stay in bed all day and surf the Web, watch movies, or listen to your digital music collection with its built-in surround sound system. You won't believe some of the features that this "super bed" sports, and it all comes with a hefty price tag. read more »

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The Sony Mylo 2 Offers “Internet On-The-Go” in a Pocket-Sized Mini PC

Joe Eitel — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 13:00:00 -0800

New for 2008 is the Sony Mylo 2, which obviously is the follow-up to the first Sony Mylo of last year. This new model offers a whole new set of features and functionality that expands upon the original Mylo's somewhat "primitive" features. For example, the new Mylo 2 sports built-in Wi-Fi G (54 Mbps) capabilities, while the first Mylo offered a much slower Wi-Fi B (11Mbps). read more »

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