Archives for February 2009

Solar Frightened Grasshopper

solar_frightened_grasshopperThis little tiny grasshopper is both robotic and solar powered. Stick it under a bright light or out in the sun and watch it dance! [Read more…]

Samsung Acme i8910 Leaked Pictures?

samsung-acme-i8910Rumours are floating around about Samsung and the launch of a new phone. According to a site we came across today the Samsung Acme i8910 is the next in line for release. [Read more…]

Hovering 4-Channel RC Jump Jet

hovering_rc_jump_jetThe Hovering RC Jump Jet is an amazing toy which you can fly around your living room. We have written about it before as a toy that’s coming soon and now it seems it’s finally available. [Read more…]

Acer Ferrari 1200 Announced

acer_ferrari_1200Acer recently announced their Ferrari 1200 laptop that will be coming soon. The laptop is sleek in looks as it has a carbon fibre cover. Carbon fibre is lighter and stronger then magnesium alloy. Lets see if the inside is as posh as the outside. [Read more…]

YouMail Free Visual Voicemail Plus for Blackberry

blackberry-stormYouMail have announced that their Visual Voicemail service will be available for free as an application for your Blackberry. Compatible phones include the Pearl, Curve, Bold and Storm. [Read more…]

Mini-Mote – Mini Wii Controller

mini-mote-side-viewThe Mini-Mote is a shrunk down Nintendo Wii Controller that was created by DHRECK. DHRECK basically took a regular Wii-Mote and chopped off all the bulk making this very sleek looking Wii Controller. [Read more…]

Hi Tech Furniture

athena-multimedia-sofa-integrated-computerFurniture isn’t something that we would normally write about here at Gadget Venue. But, in this case we let this one pass because it has an integrated computer. [Read more…]

Laser Wall Pedestrian Crossing

laser-wallThe Laser Wall was designed as a concept gadget and has the primary aim of replacing the regular traffic light found at many crossings. The Laser Wall simply throws up a visible image right the way across the street (as pictures here) and lets road users know that they need to stop. [Read more…]

Timex Expedition WS4 Watch

timex-ws4This new watch is created by Timex and acts as more then your average watch. Built-in functions that can be found are an altimeter, barometer, thermometer, chronograph, alarm and compass. [Read more…]

Remote Control Colour LED Bulb

remote_led_bulbThe old lights are fading out and making way for the newer LED style lights. Over the past few years you will have noticed LED’s get used more and more in car lights, traffic lights and around the home. These remote control LED bulbs are a cool step up and allow you to change the colour of the light emitted. [Read more…]

Poor Mans Netbook

poor-mans-netbookeBay can be the source of some fantastic bargains as well as crazy things too. Take this netbook for example… it has been hacked together and built from a briefcase. [Read more…]

SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Details

superspeed-usb-30EverythingUSB have created a FAQ on what Superspeed USB is (AKA, USB V3 or USB 3.0). The details cover why it is needed, what speeds can be accomplished, what type of connectors will be used as well as backwards compatibility. [Read more…]