Archive for July, 2011

iPhone Dock Fan

iPhone users keep your cool with the iPhone Dock Fan, the only iPhone accessory that gives you a 31% chance of nicking your tongue while you talk (don’t worry the blades are made from soft urethane plastic and most tongue injuries heal up within a few days anyway). Plugs right in to the dock connector [...]

Star Wars Wisecracks: The Funny Side of the Force

Did you know there’s a third side of the Force? Sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s evil but it’s always powerful- it’s the funny side of the Force. Bring the humor to your desk with these humorous Funko Star Wars Wacky Wisecracks. They come in 6 comical characters- like Yoda (Yoda Man!) above and the [...]

Indifferent Meh Thumb Button Hits Nail on Head

There’s this thing about social commentary – it doesn’t matter. Or at least that’s what folks like Zuckerberg and the +1 folks at Google don’t want you to believe. Today you’ve got the opportunity to make yourself heard with a “Meh” shirt on Woot, one with a mark modeled after the “Like” button and pointing [...]

Canon DSLR Bank Totally Defeats the Purpose

Maybe I’m thinking about this one completely the wrong way (probably) but having a bank that looks like a Canon DSLR camera sort of defeats the purpose. I guess this could be a cool place to stash some coins if you’re a big photographer or whatnot. But having a bank sitting out in your house [...]

Element5 Mini L Solarbag For iPad

The Element5 Mini L Solarbag not only protects your iPad from bumps and scratches but it also extends the battery life of its battery. It comes equipped with the all-new (BluCell) solar panel that allows an efficient use of solar energy, a built-in battery and the connector cable for iPad. If you are interested, you [...]

AOpen XC Mini MP67-D (J) / i5-2520M Barebone Mini PC

AOpen is about to release their newest barebone mini PC into the market. Called the XC Mini MP67-D (J) / i5-2520M, this space-saving machine packs a 2.50GHz Intel Core i5-2520M processor, an Intel HD Graphics 3000, two DDR3 slots (up to 8GB of memory), a 2.5-inch drive bay (HDD/SSD), a slot-in Super Multi drive, 2x [...]

Early Summer Roundup from our Other Sites

Wow it’s already mid-July and while you’re sitting poolside with a frozen cocktail, I bet you’re wondering what sort of stuff is being posted on our other sites. Here’s a sampling of what you missed this week- follow each site’s Facebook or RSS feed to catch everything. Did you see Gluttoner‘s post about the Hoffsicle, [...]

Video Stabilization Software from SRI Embedded in Google Talk

Google Talk video chat used while walking by SRI researchers on an Android tablet Image stabilization is a technology commonly used for digital cameras, but here, we are talking about real-time image stabilization for live video streaming, specifically for video chat services, which requires different algorithms and more computing power. Silicon Valley-based SRI International, a [...]

Pioneer S-MM301 And S-MM751RU Computer Speakers

Pioneer has entered the PC speaker market by releasing the 2.0-channel S-MM301 and the 2.1-channel S-MM751RU. The 2.0-channel S-MM301 USB speaker features triple coil drivers, which are supposed to deliver dynamic sound with exceptional clarity at a volume not offered by ordinary USB-powered speakers. The 2.1-channel S-MM751RU speaker adopts the MAXX Bass Dynamic Sound with [...]

Cideko Air Keyboard Chatting

Cideko has unveiled the Air Keyboard Chatting device, which is a combination of a compact wireless keyboard, a gyro mouse, earphones and a microphone. Measuring 142mm x 88mm x 29mm, the gadget allows you to chat with your friends without missing a beat, changing channels on your TV or perhaps operate a PC from a [...]