Orgoo Beta Brings Together All Your Email and IM Accounts

Orgoo, still in beta, is one of the best Web 2.0 services I’ve ever had the privilege of using. The service aggregates all of your email accounts - AOL, Yahoo (plus), Gmail, Pop , Imap, .Mac and MSN & Hotmail accounts are all supported and most are automatically configured and overall it’s easy to set up. Via Orgoo’s web site you can send and receive email from each of your accounts so that you don’t have to log in and out of several accounts each time you want to check your mail. I know that every morning i find myself checking two AOL accounts, a gmail account and a Microsoft Exchange account. Yet when I’m out with my phone, my iPhone pushes all of those accounts to me - so I’ve been waiting and waiting for a web-based service to show up that could do the same sort of thing.
Orgoo also lets you log in to most popular IM accounts, the way Meebo does. Your buddy list gets juxtaposed next to your mail box window on the left side of the browser. The IM features works well, and like setting up your email accounts, the process is very simple. One gripe I have with it however is that my privacy preferences don’t seem to carry over from my regular accounts. For example, in one of my AIM accounts I am currently blocking everyone but co-workers while I work. When I log in to that account via Orgoo, everyone is unblocked. Hopefully that sort of thing will be remedied with future updates to Orgoo, and overall it’s really not too much of a big deal. [Read more]

Homer Simpson LED USB Desk Light

We’ll be the first to admit that sticking Homer Simpson on just about anything makes us want it. And the LED USB desk light is a perfect example. This adorable way to add some light to your desk has Homer Simpson lounging on a chair watching you while you work. The Simpson LED USB Desk Light retails for $24.99. And for all of you Family Guy fans, you should also check out the similarly adorable Stewie USB Toy that mouths offs in response to your keystrokes, movement and sounds.

WikiScanner Helps You Sort out Seedy Wikipedia Entries

As much as Wikipedia is an incredibly useful tool,  it’s also incredibly easy to corrupt, being that anyone can edit an entry. After all, have you ever considered who is writing what about whom? Here is a great way to filter out the authenticity of some Wikipedia entries. WikiScanner helps you figure out the IP address of the people who have edited an entry, thus allowing you to sort out whether or not the entry is legit or not. The site also has a link to Wired’s list of Salicious edits  which is pretty entertaining to keep track of.

Vivitar’s 7500i Limited Edition DigiCam is also a MP3 Player

Vivitar’s new 7500i Limited Edition digicam is a slick ultracompact covered in a gold finish. The camera sports a 7.0 megapixel CCD, 3X optical and 5x digital zoom, a generous 3 inch LCD, the ability to record VGA video at up to 720×480 resolution and it accepts SD cards - all in a body that weighs just 4 ounces (without battery and SD card). But the most unique aspect of this camera is that it doubles as a MP3 player, which is always a nice touch. But in case gold isn’t your thing, there is also a black version of the 7500i. no word on pricing yet, but being that this is a Vivitar product, it’s sure to be affordable.

Sliding Mouse VOIP Phone Suffers from Identity Crisis

We’ve seen many computer mice that double as VOIP handsets, but this mouse sports a very unique design. The mouse slides open to reveal a numeric keypad, a speaker-phone, while the top of the mouse has a backlit LCD screen that displays contact details, time and other information from the chat program, making the mouse look a lot like a cell phone. Also, the 800 dpi mouse also does double duty as a computer speaker, but at just 1.5watts, it wont replace your regular speakers anytime soon. The sliding mouse is available in red black or silver for $24.13 and is compatible with most popular VOIP programs.

It’s Guitar Hero Day

It has been awhile since we’ve been this excited about a video game launch (sorry, we don’t play Halo). Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock launched in New York City today and we’re quite excited to get our hands on the latest addtion to the series. What we love so much about Guitar Hero, aside from the great gameplay, is the fact that most types of people enjoy playing it. When it comes to video games, some people prefer first person shooters, some prefer RPGs, and then there is Guitar Hero which everyone takes too. But we digress. Admittedly, the launch today was not that exciting, though we did get to see the gameplay live - not that we’ve haven’t been watching the trailers for months already. We’re just psyched to try out the new tracks from Guns N’ Roses, The Rolling Stones, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam. If you’re heading to Digital Life this weekend, you should be able to play it for yourself. Anyway, it’s been officially declared Guitar hero day in New York City but we think it’s kind of a tease since the game isn’t officially released until October 28th. Why must you do this to us, Activision.

Griffin’s TuneBuds Review

Admittedly, I am not a huge fan of ear bud earphones, partly because the few that I’ve tried don’t do a good job at producing an adequate mix of bass, and the highs as well as lows in music. Then there is the matter of jamming tiny rubbery plugs into your ears, which ultimately take it’s toll on the ears by tiring them out. Thus, turning any music listening experience into a painful inner-ear aching catastrophe. However, after trying Griffin’s Tune Buds ($29.99), I have changed my tune (at least with these earphones). Also, the Tune Buds are made to fit most mp3 players. [Read more]

Response Kettle Creates a Light Spectacle While Heating

While boiling water is probably the easiest thing to do in the kitchen, it is kind of difficult to know sometimes just how hot the water is yet. That is why Kenwood’s new Response Kettle is truly a kettle for the modern day. Instead of assuming that the water is ready because you hear whistling or because it is steaming, the appliance lights up through a different range of colors to represent different temperatures. Also, with the flip of a switch the kettle has the ability to heat the water to 80 degrees which is perfect for teas. And we like our teas best when they are jussssttt right. (Source: T3 magazine, October ‘07)

RocketShotz Makes Mobile Web Surfing Less Painful

Back in the day I was a pretty fast text messenger using my cell phone’s numeric keypad. Still, the more time saved punching out a URL, the better. Rocketshotz is a neat service that has been optimized for your mobile phone (the iphone and ipod Touch are also compatible) which lets you set up your favorite mobile sites online and then have the appropriate icons transfer directly to your phone. All you have to do is sign up online, choose your sites, and than head to RocketShotz.com via your cell phone’s browser. And aside from being very convenient, Rocketshotz is also a great way to discover cool mobile sites for your phone that you probably never knew about.

Xexoo’s Pure Gold iPod and iPod Nano

We already knew that Xexoo was producing a pure gold 2g ipod shuffle. But when we first read about it, we kind of thought it to be an oxymoron. Afterall isn’t the shuffle the cheapie of the ipod line, so why invest in covering it in gold? Anyway, it turns out that Xexoo also produces gold Nano’s and regular ipods. They even make matching gold docking stations, earphones and remote controls. And our conclusion about all of this? Only the Donald himself would bother with these.

Fuji FinePix Z100fd DigiCam Looks Great in Pink or Red

Following in the footsteps of the previous Finepix Z series of super stylish ultracompact digital cameras, the Z100fd looks like it’s ready to make its way down the runway. The slick camera features 8 megapixels, 5X zoom, image stabilization, it has a 2.5inch LCD, it can read both SD or xd memory cards, and it can record up to 640 x 480 at 30fps - all in a package that weighs less than 5 ounces. Ok, that is not a set of ground breaking features - but how gorgeous is it. And you even get to choose between red, pink, black and white or gold. We can’t wait for the Z100fd to hit our shores.

Soccer Ball Shaped All-in-One Digicam

For some sports fan, nothing is cuter than this SoccerCam Digital Still Camera. Yet despite its adorable looks, Mustek’s SoccerCam sports a half decent 2.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and it also works as a camcorder, digital voice recorder, webcam and it has a AV jack so that you can view its photos and videos on a TV. All of that is not bad for $39 and makes a great gift for Soccer fans.

Work It, Mom! Online Community for Working Moms

Think of Work It, Mom! as a MySpace… sort of. There are a lot of communities out there designed for moms, but Work It, Mom! was designed specifically for mothers juggling a career while simultaneously raising their kids. The community provides a place where working moms can connect, get and share advice, read blogs and publish their own stories or articles. And on a related note, isn’t raising children a career within itself?

RCA RP5050 Digital Voice Recorder Also Snaps Pics

RCA’s RCA RP5050 Digital Voice Recorder is a pretty unusual digital voice recorder. Aside from recording audio, it can also snap photos at 0.3 megapixels. That is not quite photo print quality, but having the ability to take a picture on the spur of the moment while you are recording something is convenient. Spec wise the RCA RP5050 has 128MB of ram which can hold up to 36 hours of audio recordings, it also works as a MP3 player, it supports MP3 encoding, and it comes with a docking station. On top of that, the price is right - we spotted the RCA RP5050 for as little as $89 online.

Victory Vision is the First iPod Motor Bike

We know naught about motorcycles, but just based on looks alone, the Victory Vision 2008 seems to be quite the ride. But it’s not the rpm or even it’s slick style that has us interested in the Vision, but its connectivity options. The bike comes ready with iPod connectivity - with music navigation controls smartly placed on the handle bars while tracks can be viewed on the dashboard. The premium version also has a 4 speaker system, and you can have XM radio thrown in as well. We’ll take one in red please.

Send Free Voice Messages to Your Friends

We’ve mentioned Pinger before, a neat new technology that brings you free voice messaging for your cell phone. Pinger is a really great communication tool that can make your life simpler. Basically, the way it works is that if I want to send you a message but I don’t want to bug you (I know you are in a meeting, at a movie, etc) you call the Pinger number (a local call) on your cell. The first thing you hear is “who do you wanna message?”. You say the name of the person. You say your message and send it. The recipient gets a text message that prompts them to dial the local number and presto they get your voice message. I have had to get messages to people at odd hours and have used it and it really is quite handy. In case, you’re a bit confused, check out the Pinger video that describes it quite well. You can also try it yourself by calling 310-651-6366 to send a free message now.

Get Your Nintendo Candy Sugar Fix Here

We’ve seen everything from NES belt buckles to shirts proclaiming our undying passion for saving the princess, and now you can even get your sugar fix Nintendo-style. FractalSpin has a case of Nintendo Power Mints shaped like an old school NES controller for $3.50, they also have Super Mario Brothers Mushroom Candy for $3.00, and finally there is Nintendo Game Boy Advance Candy for $3.00 which is available in several colors and “titles”.

MP3 Player Built into Standard Cassette Casing

For those of you who love old school aesthetics but don’t want to be ignorant with modern day tech, the Cassette MP3 player blends together the best of both worlds. Not only is the Cassette MP3 player shaped like a tape cassette, it also works with any car cassette or cassette player so that you can play your MP3s off of it. This DAP is also dirt cheap at just $21.63. Granted there is no LCD screen and you have to provide your own SD cards, but still the price is right and this is definitely a one of a kind item. (Thanks, Leah!)

WalletPix Digital Photo Album for Carrying Around Your Loved Ones

The days of showing off pictures of your kids in your wallet are gone. Nowadays you whip out your cell phone if you want to show off a picture of little Timmy. Or you could get WalletPix, a small digital photo album about the size of a credit card, but a little thicker. WalletPix can hold up to 58 photos transferred from your computer which you can flip through or set to an automatic slideshow. A “free” USB cable is included with the package, a long with a protective case / wallet. Act now and you can even buy one and get one free - for $19.98 x 2 payments. Realistically we can’t see anyone using these except maybe some somewhat technologically savvy grandparents. Then again, most of our grandparents do have cell phones.

Emoti-Clips Jumbo Sized Paper Clips are 8-)

Emoticons were created to express emotions online. Now it seems like they’ve become such a big part of our culture that Emoticons are being used to express feelings even off line. Smartz’s Jumbo Emoti-Clips are kind of like big paper clips, but each pack comes with a pack of 8 expressions. You can pick up a pack at your local Staples for just .99.

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