Gadgets and Gizmos

You gotta love the Russian company SKN for converting old Russian ammunitions into diamonds, and didn't you always want to know how many steps you'd have to take to create the inevitable splash of coffee on your carpet?  But the SpeechJammer in 2012?  A machine that delays speech and makes one stutter is decades old, and it actually has the practical application of helping stutterers speak without stuttering.

 A lot of people say that refurbished goods aren't for them. The reason for that is they have misconceptions on the quality, durability, and functionality of refurbished items. But the fact of the matter is this: just because it's been 'fixed up' or 'repaired' doesn't mean that it won't last long.

Stuck with an iPad and wish you had a full-size Macbook? The oddly-named CruxSkunk will help soothe your loss.

Samsung's latest device looks as if the camera portion of a smartphone was given a steady diet of steroids and protein supplements. The overall specifications are pretty decent as well.

For serious users looking to keep working on their laptops while on the subway, for example, where there are no suitable flat surfaces for a normal mouse, they will surely be interested in the adaptable Arc Mouse.

With a keyboard that doubles as a dock and a protective cover, Archos is providing another option for consumers looking for a tablet with a dedicated keyboard dock.