Mimoco Releases New Mimobot GiddyUp for the Ladies

By Chip Chick

March 18th, 2010

screenshot 044 300x206 Mimoco Releases New Mimobot GiddyUp for the LadiesMimoco, the company behind the MIMOBOT is at it again with a new  collection of pop-art infused USB flash drives. The latest is not another Hello Kitty flash drive but a Mimobot named GiddyUp by Hila Rosenberg Arazi. Specifically made for the ladies this time, the design deviates away a bit from the typical teddy bear style.  Hila has been a fan of the Mimobot’s for some time now and jumped at the chance to actually participate in making one.  Hila herself has an interesting back story: “With an Israeli mother and Australian father, Hila spent her childhood traveling back and forth between both countries, juggling hobbies such as building a cozy house for the garage opossum (he ate it) and making tiny gas-masks for all her stuffed animals during the first Gulf War. She went on pursuit of a bachelor degree in

Funkyfonic Retro Cassette External MP3 Speaker

By Chip Chick

March 18th, 2010

5628 D 261x300 Funkyfonic Retro Cassette External MP3 SpeakerIts amazing how old things make us giddy when they are revamped into new and creative items. The Funkyfonic cassette-shaped speaker is just such an item.  Looking like a retro casette tape of years gone by – it actually is an external speaker that plugs into the headphone jack of any compatible device ie..MP3 players, Blackberry, iPod etc.. that has a 3.5mm jack of course.  It is powered by two AA batteries and retails for $22 at Fredflare.

Industrial Double iPod Dock May Require a Little WD-40

By Chip Chick

March 18th, 2010

il fullxfull.1309799891 300x200 Industrial Double iPod Dock May Require a Little WD 40Well talk about an interesting iPhone/iPod dock. Reminiscent of steampunking, this dock was made out of electrical industrial parts but now is an iPod docking station that will support not one but two iPod/iPhone devices. Made with a USB 2.0 cable – this is really cool for any décor and can serve as a functional yet trendy device. Compatible with any generation of the iPod or iPhone and even the Nano. Another gem that can be found at Etsy and retails for $95.

IDAPT i4 Charging Station Will Charge Old and New Gizmos

By Ali

March 18th, 2010

ib4 -c2Looking for a hardcore charging station? Well then you’ll like the newly announced IDAPT i4 at CTIA. This charging station can charge up to 4 mobile devices simultaneously and is compatible with over 4,000 mobile electronic devices. This includes the usual suspects – the iPhone, iPod, Blackberry, and even PS3 controller. The IDAPT i4 also features an interchangeable tips system making it easier to charge newer and older generation gadgets. It has 3 charging docks and an additional USB charging port. In addition there is an LED display light indicating charge status, and on/off switch allowing users to economize energy use.  The

Rent The Runway Lets You Rent Designer Gowns from Home

By Ali

March 18th, 2010

screenshot_01(2)So you saw that great dress on the runway but there is no way you can afford it or you can afford it but only really need to wear it once. Well Rent The Runway is a new website that lets you browse dresses of A-List designers online and then rent them. Started by two girlfriends in college – they came up with the idea because they too wanted to wear expensive designer clothes but their modest salaries wouldn’t allow them as such.  All you need to do is sign-up for a membership, choose the designer dress you want, choose a dress size, and have it shipped to your door – that simple. They even provide the return shipping materials. A typical rental will cost 10% of the retail cost and you don’t have to step foot in a snobby store high-end designer store or go broke to look fabulous.

J&R Launches Assistive Technology Boutique for Those with Disabilities

By Ali

March 18th, 2010

assistive technology1 300x194 J&R Launches Assistive Technology Boutique for Those with DisabilitiesJ&R has come up with an interesting new product section in an area that we think is very overlooked in the tech community. Even though geeks and tech enthusiasts, etc… may love their gadgets, there is a whole other community that desires them just as passionately – those with disabilities. J&R has now designated a whole section of their website called the ‘Assistive Technology Boutique. This section is geared towards people who have vision problems, hearing loss, or issues using standard computers or peripherals. So J&R is now offering an entire section dedicated to selling products that help those with disabilities improve their quality of life.

Too Faced New Mood Swing Emotionally Activated Lip Gloss

By Ali

March 17th, 2010

screenshot 017 125x300 Too Faced New Mood Swing Emotionally Activated Lip GlossIt used to be mood rings helped determine what your mood is – well how about lip gloss instead? Yep you read that right. Too faced New Mood Swing Emotionally Activated Lip Gloss starts out clear and then turns into different shades of pink depending on the wearers mood. There are 3 different color shades of pink for you to buy and then depending on how the day goes, different shades of that color will appear on your lips. So I guess if your lips turn a deep pink it means stay away!

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POWER A Universal Remote for iPhone 3GS & 3G Review

POWER A Universal Remote Case adds infrared(IR) remote control capabilities to your iPhone 3G/3GS. The concept is pretty solid; it enables your iPhone to control almost any device which you have a remote control for (IR only, no RF or Bluetooth). Will I chuck out the window all those extra remotes I have and the ones hidden in my couch in place of this gizmo? …

Speck Releases New Additions to the Fitted Artsprojekt Cases Line

We said it was coming and it has arrived, new additions to Speck’s limited-edition Fitted Artsprojekt cases. Now available exclusively in the Apple Store or through Zazzle, the latest designs are even funkier than then the previous ones. There is the brightly colored “Waves” and cute “Campsite” by Montreal-based Eve Duhamel to pleasingly patterned “Bosque” by Buenos Aires duo Yo Amo La Leche and  “Chemical …

AT&T ZERO Draw Charger Reduces Your Electric Bill When Your Cellphone Isn’t Charging

The AT&T ZERO Charger is looking to be the first of its kind to eliminate wasted electricity by sensing when a cell phone is not plugged in to a charger and then cutting off the power supply from the wall socket.  It also improves charging efficiency when powering a device. The ZERO Charger works with most USB powered devices, so that means that by using …

i-Luv ISP150 iPad Bar Speaker

Well it looks like i-Luv is ready to make your iPad into a music machine by debuting their  ISP150 Bar Speaker. This portable speaker can be used for your iPad, laptop, and even that old fashioned iPod. However from the imagery, it’s being marketed to work with your iPad. It sports a 3.5 MM jack, built-in speakers and is powered by a USB or 4 …

Recycled Boombox Made Out of Old Starburst Boxes is SWEET!

Now if you are going to recycle candy boxes, why not make them into a boombox! This super adorable recycled Boombox has a pair of matching speakers, and works with just about any MP3 player via its 3.5 mm jack. It also features a cutout that will sit your iPod/iPhone perfectly. We also love the fact that it has a handle – I dare anyone …

iLuv iMM190 App Station is Now Available

When iLuv showed us the iMM190 App Station in person back at CES, they really couldn’t tell us too many specifics but it was probably the most unique iPod dock for your bedroom/office we had seen throughout the entire show. Well it’s finally now available to consumers for $89.99.  What makes it special is the iLuv’s App Station is  a new type of dock for …

Santok SMC1000 iPhone Boombox Speaker Sports a Visual Equalizer

We have been pretty quiet on the iPod dock front for a while, because really, there hasn’t been anything worth reporting about. Well this nice little stereo boombox certainly is interesting enough. The Santok Stereo boombox with SRS is a docking station for both the iPod and iPhone, but what is really unique about it is the fact that it has a VFD display with …

Recycled iMac Keyboards Become Clocks and Magnetic Boards

We have always been a fan of Geekware, a site that specializes in recycling old computer parts and accessories and turning them into even cooler gadgets. Well they have done it again by taking old iMac and G3 keyboards and turning them into Magnetic message boards and clocks. No we aren’t talking about the iMac aluminum keyboards of today – we mean the ones from …

Smartfish ErgoMotion Keyboard Available for Pre-Order – Wrists Clap in Excitement

So slowly, but surely a few of CES’s interesting gadgets are making its way to market and the ErgoMotion Keyboard from Smartfish is just one of them. For those that may not remember the ErgoMotion Keyboard from Smartfish, it is much more than just an ergonomic keyboard – it actually adjusts to your typing skills with its internal motion system that studies your typing techniques …

Free DivX Plus Software Converts Video to 1080p HD

DivX has released its new DivX Plus Software package which supports up to 1080p HD H.264-based videos. The package consists of four products: the DivX Plus Player, the DivX Plus Web Player, the DivX Plus Codec Pack, and the DivX Plus Converter. The DivX Plus Player includes the all-new DivX To Go feature, which makes it easy to transfer videos from the computer to any …

Display Link USB 2.0 Adapter Review

When Dr. Quentin Stafford-Fraser and Martin King founded DisplayLink back in 2003, they sought to “re-think the connection between monitors and PCs.” Almost 7 years later, DisplayLink launched its next generation, high performance DL-1×5 family of chips to bring “unparalleled integration with USB graphics devices.” In this era of mobility and demand for increased productivity it is even more important to find easy, high performance, …

Students Shine at Intel Science Talent Search 2010

From March 11th through 16th, 40 top high school scientists have come together in Washington D.C. for the annual Intel Science Talent Search competition (Intel STS). The Intel Science Talent Search is essentially the country’s biggest science research competition which offers the opportunities for high school seniors to present their research to a group of distinguished scientists. These students are competing for $630,000 in awards …

CanDoBetter Dating Website Lets Users Pick Their Soulmate

Well we all could use a new dating website but how about one with a unique twist? CanDoBetter.com is a social networking site that lets you post pictures of your possible dating partners. Once the photos are uploaded, the sites gives users three choices to vote – he can do better, she can do better, or a perfect match. The Web site immediately shows the …

Panasonic Launches 3DTV Play and 15 City 3D Road Trip

Panasonic is the next to jump on the 3D bandwagon, and their announcement today keeps this new technology moving forward but at an affordable price. Their 3DTV Play, lets you connect your compatible GeForce-based desktop or notebook PC to a full HD 3D TV. 3DTV Play has been designed so that you use the active-shutter (or passive) glasses supplied with the new 3D TVs, with …

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