From the monthly archives:
You have to love these random product boxes such as the USB toaster. It would be funny to see someones face as they get a gift boxed in a completely random but convincing box.
The latest is the Visorganizer which promises to keep you organised. The Visorganizer clips on to your hat at the front and allows you to keep appointments in eyes reach at all times… well, so it says on the box 
Via: Fosfor
Wireless technology is amazing as it allows the wires to be dropped so they do not get in the way. This MP3 watch is built by Goldlantern and features Bluetooth 2.0 technology along with the headphones. What this allows you to do is pair up the watch to the headphones and then your mobile phone to the headphones. Should a call arrive while your music is playing, you are alerted and can take the call over the headphones.
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How fast do you type? If you think your good and like to show your WPM speeds off then get one of these USB speedometers. The device is simple in that you connect it to your USB port of a laptop or PC, type away and watch the amount of words clock up in the digital display while the dial sweeps around to show your current WPM (words per minute) speed.
The current record for speed typing is 212 WPM. This USB speedometer allows for a few more with a top end of 260 WPM being able to be captured. I wonder if anyone will ever reach that side of the scale which would be just over 4 words per second.
The WPM speedometer costs £19 from DrinkStuff.
Via: Gadgettastic
The Triton 79 Amazing is built by Asus and is a limited edition cooler for your CPU. Just 3200 of these will be built. The cooler is aimed at gaming enthusiasts and helps keep PC’s running at the lowest possible temperature. By lowering the operating temperature it allows for some major over clocking of the processor and in turn, that speeds up the PC making game play and graphics smoother. The Triton 79 supports Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad-Core and AMD Athlon 64 processors.
The cooler is metallic looking, made from nickel plating with a copper base. 4 copper heat popes with aluminium fins help disperse the heat away from the processor and to top it off, there is a 12 cm fan to keep things cool. I have to admit that it does look like a great cooler for the gaming market and with only 3200 being made available, we can expect this one to sell quite quick among enthusiasts.
Via: GizmoWatch
For some, a weak heart can be a problem. One way of testing your heart is by booking your self in at a hospital and having some tests done. The other way is to use this Portable ECG tester. The ECG runs a small GUI OS which displays data on a small LCD screen. To activate the device you touch the primer with 2 hands and you then see the ECG trace scroll along the LCD screen. To further let you know what is going on an LED will flash to the rhythm and that is accompanied by a beep also. If you want to see your ECG graphs on the larger screen then you can connect it to your PC via a USB cable and analyse the data on the PC.
Along with the Portable ECG tester there are some unique ideas of where to use this device. These include sensors on a bike so you can see when you are pushing your self too far, for public speakers to hold it to their chest so everyone can see when they are telling lies (indicated by an increased heart rate) and built in to cars so you can monitor the stress levels while driving.
For details on how to get hold of one of these check out the link below.
Product Page Via: TechChee
UHT milk lasts longer then your average pint of milk and this is the whole thought process behind creating the Long Life Light. The light is designed in the shape of a UHT milk carton and inside, it contains a long life light bulb. The carton makes for an interesting lamp shade for use at the breakfast table, but make sure you dont put it back in the fridge when you finish your breakfast.
Product Page Via: LikeCool
Insurance companies and other parties who you just crashed with are quick to pass the blame on to you. With this rear view mirror these kind of problems will be minimised as it also has a built in LCD screen and recording unit. When you witness something or are involved in a crash then you can use the recording as evidence of what happened and who was at fault. Cameras record behind and in front of you giving a fairly good view of around you. As well as recording video, audio is also stored too. The cameras start up automatically when the car is started and switch off when the engine is stopped.
Although it will prove that you were in the right when crashing, it could also prove you were in the wrong… so some might not want to use this although it could ensure justice either way is served 
Check out the 2 videos after the jump to see actual footage from the cameras, including a crash.
If you have ever touched a car and received a static shock, you will understand how frustrating it is. When it happens nearly all the time you start being scared to shut the door with your hand and instead, kick it shut. The static discharge is due to electrons being built up in your body while moving around and once in there, they need discharging. Discharging through others, a door, or another electronic device usually happens. ThinkGeek are now offering a static electricity eliminator (SEE) which you carry on your keyring. If you believe you are charged then you whip the SEE out of your pocket, hold it against something that is earthed like a car, radiator, metal desk leg etc… and a little LCD display lets you know when you have been discharged. The cool feature about it is that no batteries are required as the static charge in your body gives it enough power to give you a status.
The SEE costs $9.99 and is available from here.
We have covered all varieties of Lego type gadgets from cuff links to fully automatic Lego machine guns. It is now time for us to see something more electronic. The latest and greatest is in the form of a 4 x 2 Lego brick and packs in all the necessary parts to fully function as a 2Gb MP3 player. Unfortunately it does not come in the small size that the original brick does, although it still looks fab. It measures 24 x 3 CM, uses 1 AA battery which gives it 6 hours of playback and the Lego MP3 player can support up to a 2GB microSD card. Transfer of music is done via USB 2.0.
This Lego MP3 Brick is quite a novelty item and costs $46.
Product Page Via: Gadgetizer
When working in harsh conditions a regular laptop will not be up to the task. For this reason you need to choose a rugged laptop which are designed to work in out of the ordinary temperatures, around dust, water and be able to withstand drops and being knocked around. Duros have created one such laptop/tablet PC, which measures 260 x 198 x 43mm and weighs 1.9 Kg. With it being rugged, it can survive multiple drops from 4 feet high on to concrete. I wouldn’t suggest testing that though. The Duros can operate in temperatures as low as -20C up to 50C.
Dust, water and other unwanted particles are kept out of the Duros because of it’s IP-65 rating which is sealed to certain standards. Inside the tablet PC you will find either a Geode LX 800 or Intel Celeron M 1GHz processor. RAM goes up to 1GB and the hard drive is 120GB. If you prefer not to use a hard drive then SSD is optional with a 64GB capacity. The screen is 8.4″ running at SVGA resolutions and is also touch screen.
Connectivity includes all the regular standard features which includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTP and there is the option of GPS.
Product Page Via: TodayGadgets
For the regular mobile gadget user, power is an essential part of your life. Every day the average gadget users carries around a mobile phone, possibly a pocket PC and even a portable gaming system. Power outlets on the wall are not always available and this is where a USB Powerstick can help. The powerstick has a 750mAh capacity and uses USB to charge it self up. Charging to 90% capacity takes just 90 minutes and the powerstick can then be used to charge your mobile devices. It uses a lithium polymer battery which was chosen for a few reasons. First, they are more compact then the more traditional lithium-ion battery’s and also, they are less volatile and less likely to go up in flames which is always a good thing considering it could spend a good deal of time in your pocket.
A small LCD meter is provided on the top of the powerstick which shows how much charge it is holding. This is handy in that you can get a quick glimpse of how your backup battery is doing. With the powerstick being USB it allows it to be charged not only via a laptop or PC, but by the growing number of places such as air plane seats and cars which are now making available USB connectors.
Once the powerstick is charged it’s self, you can then select the appropriate tip to connect it to your mobile device and let it charge away. The charger acts just like a wall charger in that you can still use your phone while charging it with a USB powerstick.
More details can be found over at Powerstick.com where the powerstick is available with 9 tips for $69.95.
Via: GeekAlerts
It car windscreen (or windshield if you are in the US) has been created on a car named the Hidra. Four layers of treatment are used to create the windscreen which keep it clean and eliminates the need for wipers to be used. The first layer of the system filters the sun out and repels water. Just under this layer is the second treated area which is built of nano-dust. This dust pushes the dirt to the sides of the windscreen keeping the main viewing area clear of dirt and debris. The third layer in the system senses the dirt on the first layer and activates the nano-dust as and when needed in the second layer. Finally a forth layer is needed to provide the electricity to power the whole thing.
The nano windscreen is not in production yet, but has already been installed on the Hidra Concept car and is a fully working example of what we might be seeing in the next 5 years.
Via: Crunch Gear
The Zamboni has had millions of people mesmerised for years as it slowly cleans the ice at a hockey match. For some reason it’s just addictive to watch it go around the ice rink and hit every square inch of ice making it smooth.
If you ever wanted to be a Zamboni driver, you now can do this courtesy of the RC Zamboni. It’s a small remote controlled device which you can drive around your desk or floor. Unfortunately it looks like it doesn’t actually smooth ice over which is a shame, but not a surprise. However, it still looks like one which will still amaze your best friends.
The RC Zamboni costs $24.99 over at jenskates.
Via: NerdApproved
When your boss shouts demanding the clean desk policy be followed, you should whip this little vacuum out. It is a miniature fully working vacuum designed for your office desk. You simple hit the top of it and it sucks up crumbs from your keyboard, desk and where ever else your mess goes on your desk. Now I know that the “clean desk” policy is not related to crumbs on your keyboard, but using this little vac will certainly keep it clean in a physical sense even if you still haven’t completed the days tasks.
* Requires 2 x “AA” Batteries
* Push On/Off Button
* Movable Arms
* Air Circulation Vents
* Crumb Compartment
* Suction Opening
* Instruction Manual
* Recommended for ages 8 and up.
* Dimension: D 3.75″ x H 3.60″ inches
The Desk Vac costs $18 at the moment via the link below.
Product Page Via: ThinkTechno
For those forgetful type who can never remember their passwords for the computer, this biometric fingerprint scanner is ideal for you. One thing you always have with you is a fingerprint and one quick swipe will allow you access to your chosen system. My first experience of a fingerprint scanner was on my Pocket PC which was an iPaq 5450 from a few years ago. I was surprised at how accurate it could track me logging in to the device and a quick swipe and just a few seconds would open up the pocket PC for use.
This new device is made by Upek and is named the Eikon Digital Privacy manager. It is not yet available on the market, but should be available in about 4 weeks time here in the UK (I hear it is available in the US right now). It works by connecting to your PC via USB. You train it by running through a series of swipes of your finger(s) where by it trains it’s self to learn your fingerprint and store data of the print in it’s memory.
It is not just restricted to your windows login in which is good news. It can actually be configured to work with password protected applications as well as internet sites.
If used on an office network, the network admin can enable and disable accounts as and when needed. Also, restrictions can also be set for different users.
Overall it’s a great looking device and could be handy for organisations and single users to allow access to systems.
Product Page Via: Spyreview
