A-Data’s Retro Disney Digital Picture Frame
July 31, 2008
How cool is this? Not that I’m a big fan of the house that the mouse built but I’ll give props to A-Data for making something unique for a change with a digital picture frame. The A-Data Digital Disney frame has a an illustrated retro Mickey circa 1980’s adnorning the frame. The 7-inch digital frame features a TFT LCD panel, automatic photo rotation, and 1GB of embedded memory. In addition there is a touch of magic with the inclusion of touch sensor buttons! It will support Jpeg and WMV formats and will connect to your computer via a USB. We couldn’t find any pricing or availability yet but I’m sure some mouseketeers would just love to have it.
SkullCandy Audio Pack, The Bag Pack Boombox
July 31, 2008
Remember back in the day when teenagers would walk the streets blasting their huge boomboxes for all to hear. Many found it obnoxious, others probably cool. Well if you miss those old days and can’t find a boombox to carry around then I think the Audio Pack from Skullcandy may be up your alley. You can plug your iPod into the 30 pin connector thats in the bag and control the volume settings via the touch pad on the arm straps. The thing that makes the bag standout is that fact there are 60mm external speakers built into the backpack so others can hear your music as well. Blast this thing on the way to school or as you hang out in the airport. You are bound to annoy someone. It’s available in three different designs and retails for $129.95 a bit pricey but the time that will be spent annoying others - priceless.
Hello Kitty Cell Phone Wants to Shake, Shake, Shake It
July 31, 2008
Oh, Hello Kitty, do we ever get enough of you? Apparently not. The latest Hello Kitty branded Cell Phone is the “Shake Music Free” G68 phone. The phone features bluetooth, a 1 megapixel camera, a touch screen with a stylus and an Mp3 player that lets you skip songs by shaking the phone! Ok, nothing cutting edge here, but that does sound kind of fun. The phone is available in pink or green for $120 on eBay. It also comes with a Hello Kitty carrying case to complete the set-up.
2008 Bejing Olympics Webcam Looks More like a Toy
July 30, 2008
The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing is set to begin next week and what better way to commemorate that experience than with a webcam that resembles the Olympic rings. Yes, it looks like a plastic toy but it does have “exciting” LED lights in each of the rings and of course the camera. The camera features 1.3 MegaPixels and it connects to your computer via USB, but will not work on a Mac computer. The 2008 Bejing Olympic Webcam retails for $26.99. I’m sure this is the first of many, um, quality items marketing the Bejing Olympics…
LeSportsac Technofile Tote is For those Who Carry Everything but the Kitchen Sink
July 30, 2008
LeSportsac is spoiling us again with trendy looking bags for our laptops. The Technofile is a bit different than your average laptop tote as it has an exterior flap that you can fit more stuff into. It also sports enough zippered and velcro pockets for you to loose your keys in. The designs are all feminine and trendy like most LeSportsac bags. The lightweight Technofile fits a 15 inch laptop comfortably and retails for $98.
Sneak Preview at Cool Upcoming Tech from AMD
July 30, 2008
AMD has some innovative new products and technologies coming out soon and we got a sneak preview at them. First up is the upcoming Maingear Axcess HD Media Center, which isn’t just your average home entertainment media center PC. The Maingear Axcess HD Media Center is not just made to fit in with your AV equipment - it’s made to consolidate much of your AV equipment as well. The Maingear Axcess HD Media Center features the AMD 780G chipset with ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics and AMD Phenom multi-core processors. It’s also got all the important ports you’d expect - firewire, eSata, dvi and HDMI for output of up to 1080p on your TV. The PC will come with Axcess HD which is basically software comparable to Windows Media Center but with a whole bunch of neat tricks up its sleeves: like the ability to view multiple videos all at once on a curved 3D wall, the ability to surf the internet while watching a video simultaneously, the capability to record shows directly to its hard drive like a proper DVR, the power to remotely view recordings (a lot like Sling) and finally, the option to have recordings transfer directly to your iPod or other digital media player by connecting it via USB to the Maingear Axcess HD. The Maingear Axcess HD Media Center will be available in August at MainGear. [Read more]
Gossip Girl Neighborhood on Second Life
July 30, 2008
Are the new Gossip Girl ads making you wait with baited breath for the new season to begin? Well if you just can’t seem to manage, why not check out the new Gossip Girl neighborhood in Second Life. Design your own avatar and have them be as stylish and cliquey as you want. The neighborhood where Gossip Girl is, is obviously called the Upper East Side and you’ll get to hang out at all the same hotspots like in the show - and even with the same characters. There is a calendar of events over at the CW that will tell you of all the latest happenings. To get started you’ll have to download the game and be 18 years of age. Come on, you know you want to hang with Blair and Serena - don’t you?
Limited Edition Beverly Hills 90210 iPod Nano
July 29, 2008
There will only ever be one 90210 for me, 90210 2.0 be damned. Nothing will ever top the original West Beverly gang. So for those true hard core 90210′ers, you may want to get the limited edition 90210 engraved iPod Nano from the CBS store who are also distributing every 90210 season on DVD. It features Brandon, Kelly, Brenda, and Dylan (sniff love them) in all their 1992 second season glory engraved on the back of the Nano. It’s available in Black or Silver and in 4GB or 8 GB capacity. It’s a bit pricey, $219 for the 4GB version and $269 for the 8GB but there are only 2000 available. You can even engrave your name or whatever you like up to 30 characters. How about “Brenda and Dylan forever” or “Kelly Stole My Boyfriend” either saying would look very nice on the back of the Nano. If 90210 isn’t your thing, the CBS store offers limited editions of engraved Survivor and CSI Nano’s, Shuffles, iPod Classics, and iPod Touch’s.
Bluetrek Levis Bluetooth Headset Designed as a Dog Tag Necklace
July 29, 2008
Apparently anybody can make a Bluetooth headset these days even if you are only known for making jeans. The Bluetrek Levis Bluetooth Headset is a Levis branded item that has alot of style as well as functionality. Just wear it around your neck as if it were a dog tag and you’ll get voice alerts to help you control calls and it will notify you of battery levels or whether to redial or reject a call. There is 7 hours of talk time and 10.5 days of standby time. Currently on sale for $64.95 at wirelessground.com. This is one necklace you’ll look cool with either on or off.
Bird’s Nest Stereo Speakers Really Doesn’t Look Like a Nest
July 29, 2008
The Birds Nest Stereo speakers are extremely unique looking thats for sure. Supposedly this item operates as stereo speakers but I’m not even sure if it looks like a birds nest…in any case it is powered by a USB cable and has a very feminine look with its purple hue. There is also an audio out cable to plug into your audio device. We can’t say for sure how good the sound is on this thing but you will certainly get a alot of comments or ashes from cigarettes if they mistake it for an ashtray…the Birds Nest Stereo retails for $12.98.
Update: I was kindly told that this was actually made to replicate the Bejing National Stadium for the Olympics this year. I guess I should watch another channel besides Bravo. Thanks Karen!!
JayBird JB-200 Bluetooth Stereo Headset Review
July 29, 2008
Ironically, Bluetooth has been around for nearly 15 years; However, for most of this time, this technology was dormant. Thus, leading some experts in the technology field wondering whether Bluetooth would become what BETA players and its technology had become with the advent of VHS technology during the 1980’s —- Extinct (VHS had won out over BETA).
However, with-in the last few years, technology and electronic manufacturers have found resounding uses for Bluetooth. Almost everyone is using a Bluetooth headphone these days with a Bluetooth enabled cellphone, computer, and most recently mp3 players. We have seen Bluetooth spawn from version 1.0 to it’s current inception (version 2.0). Thus, what this has meant to consumers has been a robust version of gadgets! No where is this more notable than with Bluetooth headsets. [Read more]
Sex and the City Branded Portable iPod Speaker
July 28, 2008
Who didn’t see the Sex and City movie this summer? I know I did. So what better way to remind myself of the ladies with their cosmos and designer clothes than the Sex and the City: GraytLittleSpeaker, which is a portable speaker for the iPod. Now I can take a little piece of SATC with me to the beach or wherever I think I will need a portable speaker. It comes in hot pink with a picture of high heels and a martini glass on it. What more could you ask for?! Better yet, there are no batteries required for it to operate so it’s green friendly as well. So go ahead, make your friends jealous, and they will never guess it only cost you $19.99. Also available are similarly portable and branded iPod Speakers for those who like the Sopranos and Entourage from the HBO Store.
8 Speed Transmission Electric Bike with Built-in Odometer
July 28, 2008
If you are an avid bike rider, than I’m sure you will appreciate the Eight-Speed Transmission Electric Bicycle from Hammacher Schlemmer. If you like to climb hills alot with your bike and seem to loose steam while pumping away at the pedals, the transmission electric bicycle has an 8 speed transmission built into the horizontal chain that is powered by a 750-watt electric motor. The overall design of the bike looks like a sad face but you’ll never be sad with this thing as it saves you energy as well as being ergonomic. It also has a fire engine red color that is a nice touch. Another cool feature is that there is an LCD which displays the odometer, clock, chronograph, and speedometer. This bike can go 30 miles at 20mph before needing to be recharged for 5 hours via an AC adapter. But the best part is that you can disengage the bike whenever you want to ride it normally like you would any other bicycle, in order to conserve power. Everything is controlled by a thumb toggle on your handlebars. So what does something like this cost? $5,500… but I guess that is not bad for a bike that does so much. Then again, for this price you can almost buy a car.
New Classic & Sporty Laptop Totes from Ice Red Bags
July 28, 2008
Ice Red Bags have two new stylish, albeit very differently designed laptop totes. The aptly named Shine laptop bag is covered in a glossy vinyl cover that has a 60s vibe going for it. It’s available in a choice of black, pink or silver and can accommodate laptops up to 17″ in size. It features external zipper pockets, a magazine pocket, and an organizer for pens, change, a phone and an iPod. The Shine tote retails for $69.95. Their other new laptop bag is the Siroco Urban Laptop Tote bag with a sportier design. The bag features a crinkle-nylon exterior and full lining with high-quality 420D nylon. It can accommodate laptops up to 15.4″ and is available in black, gray, red and blue for $69.95 as well. Like the Shine, it’s packed with plenty of compartments pockets.
Memorex’s Sound Bar Wall Mountable iPod Speaker
July 27, 2008
Wall Mountable Speaker systems are a great way to pimp out that new LCD or Plasma you just got, but wouldn’t such a speaker be perfect if it also worked as an iPod Speaker? The Sound Bar from Memorex is just what we’re talking about. It’s an 80 watt speaker with Trubass Surround sound sporting a long rectangular shape that is perfectly suited to be wall mounted below your TV. The Memorex Sound Bar comes complete with dual auxiliary inputs and it retails for $169 at RadioShack.
Spy Sunglasses Let You See Who is Following You
July 27, 2008
Making believe you are a spy must be all the rage now. Here is another pair glasses that give the illusion of just a simple pair of sunglasses but low and behold you can see what’s in front of you as well as what’s behind you. With it’s special coating on the lens you’ll always know who is following you. But just becareful as you study who is behind you, you don’t miss the pole right in front of you. The Spy Sunglasses will cost £9.99 at Urban Junkie.
Dainese D-Air Bag For Your Motorcycle Makes Your Harley That Bit Safer
July 27, 2008
If you ever considered trying out a motorcycle, I highly suggest you get the Dainese D-Air Bag first. Just like an air bag for a car, upon impact the Dainese D-Air Bag will blow up protecting your neck, back, and shoulders. Impact in the world of motorcycling means the D-Air will sense your bike is about to hit the pavement. However you will need a Dainese racing suit to be able to take full advantage of the D-Air properly. No pricing is available yet but we highly suggest using this as a great excuse to buy a motorcycle when telling your mom or dad…
Sansa Fuze Giveaway Winner
July 27, 2008
Congratulations to Josh Miller of Pana, Illinois. He’s got a brand new Sansa Fuze on the way to his mailbox!
Smile, You Are On the Star Trek TOS Science Tricorder
July 25, 2008
In honor of the X-files 2 movie this weekend lets reflect on another sci-fi TV show that transitioned to movies and still remains a classic. So like any true trekkie who still collects anything related to the show from the 60’s through the 90’s, what better addition to your TOS Communicator than the TOS Science Tricorder from Diamond Select Toys. For non Trekkies wondering, the Tricorder was considered the iPhone of that show with its portable screen and ability to take readings and make noises and flash. For $40 bucks you can pretend you are still every bit the scientist as Mr. Spock.
Push a Button Home is the Real Jack in a Box
July 25, 2008
Designer Adam Kalkin has garnered international acclaim with an innovative take on recycling steel shipping containers. The Push Button House as it is called, has motorized walls that unfurl at the push of a button revealing a plush apartment (lacquer chandelier included). Funny enough it is still bigger than some apts in NYC. If you are into Real Estate and how tech and green living will enhance it in the future, then check out the Home Delivery: Fabricating the Modern Dwelling at the MOMA which will be totally futuristic in home design and will get any girl geek giddy. [Read more]
