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 X AAA batteries. The system also has a power switch and volume control. Overall, the Bar Speaker's is pretty cheap to at only $34.99. But, we just don't get it - if you need to start lugging all these accessories around to make ...

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 to walk down the street with this thing and get a crew together to breakdance.

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 with the top winner receiving $100,000 from the Intel Foundation.

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 the synchronization between the TV and the PC happening over the HDMI 1.4 interface. This means you will be able to play your entire library of 3D games including watching 3D Blu-ray movies, etc... But the best part is Panasonic is letting everyone see their new technology for themselves on a 15 city road trip

The Moshi Moshi MMo3i is one of the slickest iPhone bluetooth headsets we've ever laid eyes upon. We're talking retro cool, meets modern aesthetics combined with modern technology. The MMo3i was designed by French designer David Turpin. The device resembles an old school telephone handset, but at the end of its base there is a weighted recharging base for the iPhone to stand and charge on. The MMo3i is covered in a black or white high gloss texture, and features a high quality speaker and mic, along with Bluetooth 2.1 technology which lets you pair and answer calls on two different Bluetooth devices.

3D televisions were the talk of the town at CES this year, and today in New York at Samsung’s 3D Wonder event they announced more initiatives committed to 3D HD television. For starters, they announced the world's first available 3D LED TV, along with a full lineup of other 3D Home Entertainment products. In order to make 3D TV more accessible, Samsung will be giving a 3D starter Kit out to anyone who purchases a Samsung 3D TV, 3D Blu-Ray Player or Home Theater System in 2010. The 3D Starter Kit includes 2 pairs of Samsung active shutter 3D active glasses

Well the Oscars are upon us once again and not only are the Swag bags going a bit techie, but so is the broadcast. Let's get to the swag bags first - Lauren Bush’s FEED Haiti tote bags is also a 2010 Oscar Goodie bag that will be stuffed with Bye Bye Bunches, a new fashion accessory designed to eliminate bunches;  The Oscar goodie bag also includes ‘must have’ travel accessories, such as: Virgin Atlantic Gold Cards - providing access to world class lounges, priority check-in, upgrades, limo service and more

Well what do we have here...I guess Colorware has grown bored of customizing MacBooks and has sets it sights on the Alienware M15X. Just like usual, you can colorize every inch of this thing from the lid to the touchpad to the keyboard. 

The HP Mini 210 Vivienne Tam Edition Butterfly Lovers debuted a few months ago as part of Tam's Spring 2010 collection at New York Fashion Week. We instantly fell in love with Vivienne's "Butterfly Lovers" Design that graced the cover, but we weren't allowed to peak under the lid until now. Besides being able to see inside the laptop, the specs for the  beauty have finally been revealed. The netbook weighs 2.6 pounds, has a built-in web cam, and it's running HP’s instant-on software (HP QuickWeb) that gives users access to the web, Facebook, Twitter, listening to music, sending emails and chatting, all within seconds - without having to boot into your computer. HP has also partnered with Beats by Dr. Dre to include special high-performance audio software so that users can experience music through headphones or external speakers "the way artists intended them to."

Today we got a hands on with the second generation Classmate PC from Intel and Intel's Learning Series. We also were offered some interesting insider information that probably will surprise you. So here are some fun facts before we go into the meat of the new Convertible Classmate PC:

Even though the Chilean people are suffering from a terrible earthquake, there are still a  few homes that have a working internet connection intact. The Red Cross is asking those folks who are lucky enough to still have their service to share with others who might not be so lucky, so that more people can communicate with loved ones outside the area.  Surprisingly, in the midst of all the chaos, Twitter has been used as a key communication link for Chile. The Red Cross has been using Twitter to send brief updates and to the point messages "Share your Wi-fi with residents for them to inform and communicate,", they've been also tweeting out updates about shelters, and important announcements all via Twitter letting the public know what is

This week we were invited to visit one of Best Buy Mobile's retail locations in New York City in order to learn more about the store and what it has to offer. Personally, I had briefly visited the store a few years back when Best Buy Mobile first opened up, but it wasn't until today that I got to discover what they're offering for the average consumer that makes the store stand out amongst other mobile phone retailers.

Tech from a Small Island is a brand new monthly column from our new Chip Chick European Correspondent, Zara Rabinowicz.  Zara hails from the cold city that is London Town, but finds the horrible weather a great excuse to stay in and play on her XBOX.  She has been involved in the technology world for many years now, and finds that her day can be easily brightened by a (tastefully) diamante encrusted USB stick or a new Android device. She’s an expert on all types of gadgetry, with a particular penchant for eReaders, compact cameras and PMP’s. You can find her musing about non gadget related goodness on her blog www.AlmostZara.com or updating you on her dinner plans via her Twitter feed (follow her @AlmostZara). February has been an exciting month in the world of technology as we’ve experienced the joys of Mobile World Congress and viewed an obscene number of handsets, some of which will make it to our shores in the next year. Add to that the furor of the first ever London Fashion weeks show being filmed in 3D and we’re feeling extremely stylish as well as techie- a trend we’re noticing that designers are involving themselves in.

When a new cellphone comes out, we are all concerned about whether it will give the iPhone a run for its money or not. But instead of worrying about if your next phone has multi-touch or if it can multitask, we all seem to have neglected to consider how high the Specific Absorption Rate, AKA SAR values are on these wonderful new devices. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently undertook a 10-month research review to understand the risks, and what they found was a bit disturbing due to the fact that they concluded that these phones do emit radiation, and that the existing research on cell phone radiation is still very muddled. Fortunately, they put together a radiation chart,

We knew it was coming… Vivienne Tam and Monster Cable unveiled their headphone collaboration today during Fashion Week in New York. Just like their latest netbook collaboration with HP, the new headphones features elements of Tam's Spring 2010 collection inspired by "Butterfly Lovers". These headphones are designed like the Beats by Dr. Dre's In-Ear headphones and Vivienne herself helped design them. The headphones are a champagne gold color with two butterfly accents on each earbud - one a orange butterfly, and one a blue butterfly.

An excited crowd of adults, kids, and kids at heart, anxiously awaited the launch of the latest line of Toy Story 3 toys, announced today at the New York Toy Fair. Disney set the tone for the product launch by completely transforming a normal looking space in an adult playground filled with toys, overstuffed chairs, and even an appearance by Buzz Lightyear and Woody themselves. The long awaited line of toys were announced beginning with

Puppy Tweets a new "toy" from Mattel that is about to transform Twitter as we know it. The device attaches to your dog's collar and monitor's his physical activity throughout the day. Each time it detects new activity, or on the otherhand - it detects laziness, the device will send out a tweet from your dog's Twitter account about what the pup is up to at that moment. This is a super fun way for owners to keep on top of what their dog is doing during the day.

This morning Mattel unveiled Barbie's 125th and 126th career which was decided based on votes that poured in from her fans all over the world. News Anchor Barbie won the Girls' vote and became Barbie's 125th career in Barbie's I Can Be doll series, but Barbie also unleashed a surprise on us - Barbie's 126th career. According to Lauren Dougherty, director of Barbie marketing for Mattel, voting for the Computer Engineer Barbie became viral amongst female engineers and other women in the tech industry, so much so, that many, many votes also poured in for a Computer Engineer career for Barbie. Because this popular vote went to Computer Engineer Barbie, Mattel couldn't resist but to reward Barbie with a 126th career choice as well.

We're proud to announce that we have now launched a Chip Chick app for the iPhone / iPod Touch and for Android devices. The purpose of the app is simple - it lets you read the latest Chip Chick stories on the go. You can download it now from the AppStore or from the Android Market. Also, we'd love to hear your feedback about the apps, so please don't hesitate to send us comments or suggestions!

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to shower your loved one with gifts. Probably not because you want to, but because you know you have to. An upgrade from your standard flowers, candy, and jewelry are these adorable Valentine's Day gifts for the techie goddess or guy in your life.

Geek Squad wants to make it possible for six couples that live 3,000 miles apart to celebrate Valentine’s Day over a candlelit dinner… with the help of technology. Geek Squad will host two simultaneous dinners at BLT Steak in NY restaurant in NY and BLT Steak in NY LA. At each site, there will be one side of the table set for a person and the other side set with a computer. Geek Squad Agents at both sites will set up Skype on the computers, so the couple will be able to share candlelit dinner together. All participants will receive a netbook and $150 in Geek Squad service to help them stay connected throughout the year.