Google car park

t is well known that Google loves the environment with its founders driving hybrid cars, and that fact is accentuated by the ambitious solar project located at their Mountain View headquarters. Google has set up approximately 9,000 solar panels to power approximately one third of the complex's power demand, where 3,000 of those solar panels function as a 'solar tree' that line the parking lots. These solar trees not only convert the sun's power into useable electricity, it also shades the vehicles underneath from the scorching heat as well as rain. It is nice to see corporate giants doing their part for the environment.

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'SOLAR POWERED' FAN-HAT

You know how sports fans will basically throw their life savings away on merchandise that sport (no pun intended) their favorite team's logo? They can now do it in a more environmentally friendly manner with the Solar-Powered Fan Hat. This is basically a modified baseball cap that comes with a solar panel located on top, while the bill has a hole to cater for an attached fan. As long as you remain under the sun, there should be enough juice generated to keep the fan going. The Solar-Powered Fan Hat will be released sometime in summer next year in Japan and each of these will retail for approximately £8.70.

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X-RAY vision

Check out the cool effects of this Infrared X-Ray Machine that was displayed live at the WIRED NextFest event at the Jacob Javitz center in New York. This unique device is capable of displaying your blood vessels as well as muscles directly above your skin as long as you move your limb under the beam. The effects are extremely cool to say the least, and offers cheap thrills for those who want to know what lies underneath their skin. I am sure there is some practical medical application to the Infrared X-Ray Machine, but I can't quite put my finger on it at the moment. Check out the video here.

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PS2 Gadget

SplitFish has a brand new gaming mouse for the PlayStation 2 that will definitely bring your First Person Shooter experience to the next level when used. The EdgeFX mouse comes with the Dual Shock controller's four face buttons on its side, and ships with a secondary controller that houses the analog and D-pads as well. Unfortunately, the EdgeFX is currently compatible with the PS2 only, with plans in the pipeline to develop versions for next generation consoles. You can start looking for the EdgeFX mouse at retail stores this week. They should retail for approximately $70 a pop.

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Telescopic Hearing

ou've always suspected that your neighbor has been spreading rumors about your dog leaving its signature logs all over his lawn, but you can finally confirm it with the Spion Orbitor Electronic Listening Device. It might look like an alien ray gun to some, but the Spion Orbitor is actually a handy gadget that enables you to eavesdrop on conversations that are no further than 300 feet away. It is even capable of recording voice conversations up to 2 minutes' long. The adjustable frequency controller helps eliminate background noise, while the built-in 10x spyglass helps you keep track of your target visually. Pick up this deliciously naughty gadget for $60.

LOVING YOUR PETS

Some pets get anxious whenever you're out of town, and they cannot be soothed by their favorite treat or even a walk in the park unless they hear your voice. You can now introduce voice therapy by feeding them food in the Chatterbowl. The Chatterbowl consists of a food bowl and a TalkBox that can store up to 10 seconds of your voice. The TalkBox is fitted under the food bowl, where a photocell will play back your message whenever your pet approaches the bowl for some chow. Needless to say, the Chatterbowl works best for dogs and to a certain extent, cats, as any other pets basically couldn't care less if you left them a message or not - all they care about is getting enough to eat. At $20 a pop, there is no harm in picking one up.

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GIRL-GUITAR

Lou Reimuller has come up with a beauty of a guitar that is guaranteed to get mouths talking the moment somebody sets eyes on her. Yes, Teenar is a girl and guitar rolled into one - you can display your hot guitar picking skills at a party while holding a hot babe in your hands at the same time. Some might find this invention of Lou's pretty creepy, but others will definitely love how a vintage mannequin is transformed into a full-fledged electric guitar. Of course, since Teenar is a mannequin, she won't really mind how you look like or how bad you sound plucking her strings.

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3 Skeletons

Despite Christmas being a season of joy, there are some of us who are sombre no matter the occasion is and love reminding ourselves that life is too short to laugh and be merry all the time, which is why we should keep death close to our hearts at all times. This is where the Computer Monitor Topper Skeletons come in, with a trio of bleached human skeletons assuming the classic pose of "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil". This anorexic trio can be picked up for a friend, colleague, family, or even personal use for $24.99.

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MAGIC BOWL

You know how Christmas is incomplete without fancy lights and all, which is why the Cereal Bowl Light would be a very welcome addition to any home this holiday season. Touching the spoon will complete the touch sensor circuit, lighting up the entire cereal bowl to ensure you do not accidentally bite into a wayward lizard amidst the pool of Fruit Loops. There are seven bowl colors to choose from, and each bowl measures 10" in diameter and 5" in height. Each Cereal Bowl Light is custom made, so it might take some time before your order is processed. At $89.98 a pop, they aren't exactly cheap but you gotta admit they make a great home decorative item.

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Hitech Eyebrow Plucking

With the holidays just around the corner, you just have to look your best physically as you renew your annual rivalry with your sister-in-law when it comes to beauty. Naturally, you subject yourself to an ancient torture ritual known a "Eyebrow Plucking", but why do it with an unglamorous purchase when there are more technologically advanced alternatives available? The La-Tweez comes with it's very own bright, white LED light that eliminates shadows to help you pluck the correct hair every single time. I suppose you could use the La-Tweez on nose hair, but that is another can of worms. The La-Tweez can be yours today for $16

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GLOWING PEN DRIVE

This USB-powered glowing squid is yet another hilarious desktop toy from Japan that is bound to make a great gag gift for friends and family alike this Christmas. Instead of just offering some visual entertainment, the Glowing Squid also comes with 512MB worth of storage space within for you to carry all your important documents. Compatible with both Windows and Mac platforms, the USB Glowing Squid retails for approximately $51 after conversion. I swear if you slap some Vaseline on it, it will look exactly like the real thing! At least you can now squirt your data over with the USB Glowing Squid.

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CHILD TRACKER

The EUT is actually a digital wireless child tracker that helps parents' keep tabs on their kids whenever the entire family goes out for a fun-filled outing. This means you can now go about doing your grocery shopping without turning your head around every 5 seconds to make sure your kid has not wandered away. The Parent Unit is clipped to your belt while the watch-like Child Unit is worn by the child, whereby the entire EUT system works on the 2.4GHz band. Should your child go missing, fret not. Just press the "Find" button and the Parent Unit will begin to beep. The closer you are to your child, the higher the beep's frequency. An array of six LEDs let you know just which direction you should head towards. A Parent Unit can track up to four kids simultaneously via different channels. There is no word on pricing or availability despite receiving the FCC's approval.

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Siemen's IRON

Who would've thought that Siemens could create an iron that would make even the men fight with their other halves over the right to iron clothes? The Siemens Slider S5 is touted to be the first automatic iron in the world, and it is apparently more suited toward those with more testosterone running through their bodies. The S5 might not magically iron a pile of clothes, but it comes with a three-position automatic shutoff and a three section hot zone features that eliminates all the guesswork from iron settings. I guess technology really makes us dumber as we depend more and more on the word automation instead of using our brain. The Siemens Slider S5 will retail for approximately $133.

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16GB FLASH DRIVE

Corsair has a spanking new USB 2.0 flash drive to offer that comes with a whooping 16GB of memory and comes in an external suit that looks more suitable for those in kindergarten than someone in a power business suit. The reason behind the tardy outfit can be traced to the fact that the Flash Voyager is practically water resistant and shock proof, capable of operating even under the most adverse temperature situations. Each Flash Voyager can also be password protected to prevent busybodies from poking their noses where they don't belong. In addition, you get 8-bit Error Correcting Code to keep your data integrity intact at all times. This 16GB bad boy retails for $299.

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Fortuneball

Fortuneball charts your future

Everybody loves a little bit of divination once in a while as it takes the onus of being responsible for your own self away. The Fortuneball is one great Christmas gift for last-minute people and procrastinators, as it comes with a computerized Fortune Prediction System that combines a whole bunch of mystical techniques from the realms of astrology, numerology, biorhythms, and I-Ching. The Fortuneball claims to be able to predict areas of health, wealth, and love life by simply deriving information from your birth date and time. Answers come in the form of five colors - red, purple, green, light blue, and dark blue. One thing's for sure though - you don't need to Fortuneball to predict that you're £69.95 poorer after picking it up.

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Samsung SGH-F500 a.k.a

Samsung has a spanking new multimedia powerhouse that is known as the SGH-F500 a.k.a. Ultra Video. This will be the first handset in the world that supports the DivX video codec, potentially making it an extremely big hit amongst those who love carrying video files around. Audio and video formats supported include MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC, WMA, MPEG4, H.264, and WMV. Other specifications of the SGH-F500 are a generous 2.4" QVGA TFT display, a 2 megapixel camera, a microSD memory card slot for expansion options, Bluetooth 1.2 with A2DP support, and a whooping 400MB of internal memory. The Ultra Video measures a pocket-friendly 116.4mm x 50.4mm x 10.7mm. There is currently no word on when the SGH-F500 will be up for sale, so keep your wallets closed for the moment.

Self-Stirring Mug

Self-Stirring Mug for the lazy

Nobody likes to get to the bottom of their drink only to discover clumps of undissolved coffee due to poor stirring technique, which is why the Self-Stirring Mug is an essential in any office. Offen we end up pouring some onto ourself...now this unique piece of drinking equipment might resemble an ordinary thermal mug from the outside, but it comes with a button on the handle that will activate the propeller located at the base when pressed, giving your drink a thorough stir for the best blend possible. All this is done while keeping your beverage at the temperature registered currently thanks to the wonders of insulation. The Self-Stirring Mug retails for approximately $30 and is powered by a pair of AAA batteries.

FUTURE PC

P-ISM concept from NEC

NEC are currently working on the P-ISM concept that is actually a "pen-style personal networking gadget package", and to put it in a layman's terms, the P-ISM consists of a package of 5 pens that have unique functions individually, combining all to create a virtual computing experience. One of the pens act as a cellphone with handwriting data input capability, while another is actually a camera scanner. The third is able to project a virtual QWERTY keyboard while the fourth doubles up as a projector. Last but not least, the fifth functions as a personal ID key and an electronic wallet. All five are interconnected via short-range wireless technology, simultaneously hooked up to the Internet via the cellphone pen. There's no word on whether this concept is anywhere near reality, but should it be commercialized, losing a pen then will be a much more traumatic experience than now

Cordless Electric LED Knife

Carving up a piece of turkey or ham can be quite a challenging prospect for some, but you can now have a tool to assist your amateur cutting skills with this Cordless Electric LED Knife from Sharper Image. Encased in black and gray plastic, the LED Knife boasts a one-touch operation and an ergonomic handle for a much more pleasant experience. The LED guide lights certainly come in handy especially in candle-lit situations where you wouldn't want to end up contributing a finger or two to the meal. Powered by a whooping half dozen AA batteries, this Cordless Electric LED Knife is one mean power guzzler, but as long as it gets the job done, this $9.95 kitchen appliance is a bargain. Just remember to stock up on rechargeable batteries

SPLIT SCREEN MOBILE

Here's a interesting news bit from the Seoul International Invention Fair 2006 event - Korean inventor Seok Hong Jeong has developed a cellphone with dual LCD displays, taking a leaf out of Nintendo's book. This unique cellphone claims to offer an enhanced Web browsing experience as today's cellphone displays are still too small for proper use. In addition, wider screens mean better support for multimedia-intensive webpages. Once you're done surfing the Net, you can easily fold back the displays into a compact candybar format. This Frankenstein device is currently patent pending. What we're interested in (other than the price and availability should it ever be commercialized) is the battery life of the handset, as double screens equals to a thirstier handset battery-wise

ALIEN WATCH

Biohazard watch probes for aliens

It's true - the aliens have landed, which is why Tokyoflash are selling these Biohazard Watches. Each watch comes with an advanced color LCD that is capable of displaying a simulated effect of what looks like a wrist scanner that probes your surroundings for the presence of alien DNA. Telling the time has taken a new science fiction twists, as the red and white DNA helix is broken down into a dozen bars to denote the hour. Blue blocks located at the bottom of the watch indicate intervals of 5 minutes each, while the green blocks represent a single minute. The Alien DNA % level will display the date. You just gotta love this creative piece of timewear, and I don't mind getting one this Christmas but the $140 price is rather off putting.

Look ma, no hands

Look ma, no hands

Unless you're a tourist in some remote area where there is no sign of civilization for the next 10 miles, I don't think there is a drastic need to go out and purchase the Extendable Hand Held Tripod. For $19.99, you get a tripod that makes you look silly while taking self-portraits. Despite holding the title of being the first extendable hand held tripod in the world, it's use is actually pretty limited as some of us prefer to snap photos with a large background, and this can only be achieved by trusting a local to capture that moment. I have yet to turn down any tourist's photo request, and I am sure nobody around the world are heartless enough to help somebody in need of an impromptu photographer.

TINY HEADSET

This cute tiny headset has a very innovative noise reduction feature: “the in-ear microphone and speaker pick up your voice through the ear canal so conversations come in loud clear even in a noisy environment” (From the Motorola Specs). We did not have the opportunity to test the sound quality, so it’s up to you to try it. It has been available from first half of 2006.

COLLISION SAFETY

Volvo's "City Safety" detects collisions, can steer out of the way

Volvo has just come out with its own version of collision detection technology, calling it "City Safety," and aims to release this new feature on some models within two years. The technology works via an optical radar in the upper windshield that calculates the distance and speed of the car immediately ahead of you (and it does it 50 times per second), then engages the brakes accordingly if the system detects that a crash is imminent. Of course, Toyota came out with a similar setup that was announced back in August, but Volvo's apparently has the added benefit of being able to "steer away from a potential collision" as well. We weren't really into the idea of turning over braking control to computers at first, either, but steering? We'll stick to walking, thanks.

Jive Turkey Watch

Jive Turkey Watch

Tokyo Flash Jive TurkeyAnnother funny watch by the masters of watches, Tokyoflash. The Jive Turkey utilizes several refractive mirrors and a coated convex camera style lens to create the illusion of LED’s reaching off into the distance. The effect must be quite impressive, but the animated GIF on the website does obvisiously not really reflect the watches’ quality. As usual, telling the time by a watch from Tokyoflash is very hard but hey - who needs to be able to tell the time from a watch like this. Price is 18900 Yen which is about $163 USD.

Fingerfork

Fingerfork

Fingerfork Gaget ReporterThats one for the “why?”-section. I must admit that these Fingerforks really look cool. I can also imagine, that people who need a lof of attention might try these special forks to get some more. But that’s about it. If you need forks, use proper ones - if don’t, just use your fingers. At least the price is kinda hot: only £3.99 a piece.

Check it out at drinkstuff.com.

Nail Clipper

Nail Clipper with Magnifier

It’s a Nail Clipper with Magnifier. What more can I say? Every girl needs one. And because they are so very cheap ($9 at brando) you might want to take two and give one to your boyfriend who is chewing on his nails while waiting for his Xbox 360 to load the Oblivion savegame. Don’t expect him to use it in public though.

FLYING TOY

Vectron Blackhawk-The next generation of flying toys.

The Vectron uses a NEW concept in hovering flight. Most vertical takeoff and landing aircraft rely on expensive and delicate gyro stabilization systems to remain stable in hovering flight. With Vectron this is not necessary since the entire body rotates.This provides all the gyroscopic stability necessary for hovering flight. The trick is in providing directional control. This is done by patented process of continuously changing the power to all three motors as they rotate in such a way to provide vectored control of the vehicle.
This is all accomplished by the thrust vector computer inside the controller. For the TVC to coordinate your control inputs and provide the correct motor control signals some reference to the position of the Vectron as it rotates is needed. This is provided by the infrared beam. The beam is projected out radially as the Vectron rotates and is detected by the IR DOME in front of Y the controller. The TVC then knows the exact position of all three motors at the moment the IRB strikes the IR DOME.
For the TVC to coordinate your control inputs and provide the correct motor control signals some reference to the position of the Vectron as it rotates is needed. This is provided by the infrared beam.












It takes this information and the position of your vector control joystick and calculates the correct sequence of power for all three motors as they rotate to move the Vectron in the same direction as you moved the joystick.
As long as you look directly at the Vectron Blackhawk as it is flying and hold the controller so that the IR DOME is pointing in that direction, the Vectron will directly follow your movements of the VECTOR CONTROL joystick. This is very intuitive. No matter where the Vectron is in your flying space, pushing the joystick forward will move the Vectron away from you, moving the stick back will move it towards you, right and left will move the Vectron respectively right and left. This is unlike most remote controlled vehicles that require you to mentally change your perspective based on the vehicle orientation, ie. when an RC car is coming towards you, turning to your right requires you to turn the control to your left.
the L.E.D display which allows you to programme any message as the Vectron spins it writes out any message you like

Another exciting feature is the L.E.D display which allows you to programme any message as the Vectron spins it writes out any message you like, just like the Eye-fo frisbee

Programmable message. Light emitting Diodes (L.E.Ds) can be programmed for a message up to 30 characters. Click here to see a more detailed image of the Blackhawk vectron box

Features: For indoor and outdoor play; no assembly required. ready to fly; Infrared beam provides true referenced flight direction. Turbo mode for supercharged power provides greater height and movement sensitivity. Propellers stop automatically upon contact with any object. Bonus battery power included. Age 10+; Blackhawk Vectron and controller, Vectron docking base, power pack and instruction booklet. AC/DC transformer is included. Comes complete.

Docu Scan Pen

Docu Scan Pen


Hi-tech Solutions has announced the launch of its new product called the Docu Scan Pen.

Docu Scan Pen is priced at $300 approx (Rs 13,500) and according to the company, is the smallest handheld portable scanner. It can capture words and graphics, and store up to 100 pages of scanned documents in text form, with OCR software. Viewing these pages requires a simple connection to any Windows PC.

Hi-Tech's Docu Scan Pen is 8.5 inches x 0.5 inches in size and weighs about 56 gms. It uses re-chargeable lithium-ion batteries that company sources claim, will help the product remain continuously charged without utilizing a separate charging unit. Once a user plugs the gadget into a computer's USB port to download the scanned information, the scanner's batteries are automatically re-charged.

Hi-Tech's Docu Scan Pen offers a dual-roller guiding system, that includes strategically placed rollers around the scanner lens, to distribute the operator's pressure evenly for smooth and easy scans. Using its optical timing and registration system technology, the Docu Scan Pen is able to create an accurate scan.

Sylvester Moorthy, CEO, Hi-tech Solutions said, "Docu Scan Pen is an amazing product. We would recommend every person in a profession where they have to travel out of an office set up, to have this product. It is not possible to carry a standard scanner anywhere when you are at work."

"Moreover the Docu Scan Pen comes along with a conversion engine, that enables conversion of any data to any software like MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc with a 95% accuracy. The product comes with the Paper Port Software as well, and the rate of the product is inclusive of the software charges , said Moorthy.

According to company sources, the benefits of the Docu Scan Pen are that it's portable as a pen, reliable as any standard scanner, compact in design, and with its ultra-light weight - is a breakthrough in scanning technology. It can scan a full page in four seconds, and can also scan graphics and text. The package includes a re-chargeable battery powered (USB).

Flashlight

Energizer LED Flashlight

I found a nifty flashlight. It's from Energizer so you shouldn't be surprised that it comes packaged with batteries. It only needs 4 AA's to work. Instead of a regular lightbulb, it had a single LED. And it is bright! It works so well because they put a magnifier on the protective lens. The result is a nice projected circle of light. There is no dark spot in the center. It has a fairly uniform brightness throughout. The bulb never needs replacing. As if that wasn't enough, on the side is a high intensity fluorescent bulb. When it is turned on, a small room can be filled with a soft light. It's perfect for reading. This bulb will last 10,000 hours. And the batteries can power the flashlight for 100 hours. Hopefully I won't need it. But, it's nice to know it will be there.

ReliefBand

ReliefBand™

Patented, FDA-approved ReliefBand is worn like a wristwatch on the inside of your wrist. It stimulates the nerves in your wrist with gentle electrical signals, which are believed to interfere with nausea-inducing messages between the brain and the stomach. Five stimulation levels allow you to adjust the signals for maximum comfort and results. May be used before or after nausea symptoms start, and does not interfere with food or drink. Water and shock-resistant, it has a nylon wrist strap. Takes two lithium batteries (included).

Robotic Dinosaur

Robotic Dinosaur The Robosapien was the hot robot toy of last year. Now it's time to get the Dinosaur model. This is highly maneuverable and sports intelligent programming. It can walk and move on it's own. Play tug of war with it or have it chase sounds. It will avoid obstacles using it's infrared eye. There is a demo mode that will showcase it's best features when you want to just show it off.

HOVERCRAFT (TOYS)

Amphibious, watertight Airblade™ hovercraft has three air cushions to hover above any terrain! Tilt and rotate R/C to steer and propel instantly. High power, rechargeable 12-volt NiMH battery system pushes runtime and performance. Requires 12v battery and charger and one 9v for transmitter, included. Each sold separately, subject to availability. Colors and decorations may vary.

CYBER BEAST (TOY)

Transform from cyberball to cyberbeast with the Tyco® R/C Shell Shocker™ creature! Three different modes allow it to attack, explore, and defend, plus it rolls over mud, grass, and pavement. And a unique R/C design allows it to flip and take on tough obstacles! Requires Tyco® Pro Flexpak® BP&C and one 9volt for transmitter. Batteries not included. Each sold separately, subject to availability. Colors and decorations may vary.

STAR WARS

STAR WARS

Prop-maker Andrew Ainsworth of Shepperton Design Studios is now offering replica Stormtrooper armor made from the original 1976 movie molds. Two things stand in your way from having the ultimate Star Wars Halloween costume: Firebox will only ship these to EU addresses right now, and the price tag: $2,500 for a full suit. (Tacky Velcro-strap sneakers & blaster not included.)

Star Wars Stormtrooper Costume Armour & Helmet

Video on Watch

Great watch, Awesome display!

For a wristwatch to be considered truly geeky it should have one of two things - the ability to play audio and video or some kind of communication functionality (like a built-in cell phone). Well, you can definitely put a big bold check mark in the "yes" column for the Video Watch with OLED Screen. With a 1.5" full color screen this watch displays video and images very nicely with a 128x128 pixel resolution. The OLED screen is crisp and bright and the watch itself is surprisingly well proportioned (not thick or bulky).

Audio is also accommodated very nicely, with MP3/WMA playback and 6 equalizer modes. A built-in microphone allows recording of notes to self, meetings, conversations or various ramblings for later playback. Battery charges via USB and sports a 7 hour play time (4 hours for video playback). Available with either 1GB or 2GB storage capacity.

Plays videos in full color on 128x128 pixel 1.5" screen. Impressive crisp, bright display
Clock displays time and date (day, month, year)
Plays MP3 and WMA music
View images
Voice recording and playback with built-in microphone
USB 2.0 for fast data transfer
Battery charges via USB
Includes: earphones, mini CD with video conversion software, user guide, USB cable, Wall AC-to-USB charger

Miniature helicopter

Amazing Miniature Indoor Aviation

You will be amazed the first time you see this Palmsize Micro Copter take off from your hand. It's like a tiny robotic hummingbird transported from a future society where all remote controlled toys are micro-sized and super cool.

We won't kid you. Flying this mini copter takes some of those twitchy video game skillz you've been perfecting on FPS shooters. But once you get the knack of it you won't be able to stop zooming it around your home or office. Unlike a traditional R/C helicopter, the Palmsize Micro Copter is always moving forward. You control the hover height and right or left turns. By a slight twist of the tail before takeoff you can adjust how quickly the copter moves forward. It can go at a pretty good clip if desired, so practice up if you expect to challenge the expert pilots at the ThinkGeek office.

Product Features

Amazingly small Infrared Remote control helicopter
Flashing Blue LED for Night Flying
Intended for indoor use. Outdoor flying only under ZERO wind conditions.
Full Flight control with up/down and turn right/left
Body is constructed from durable EPP foam
Internal helicopter battery charges from remote control unit
15 minute charge time, 5 - 7 minute flight time
Extra rotor included
Uses 6AA Batteries (Not Included)

AMAZING TORCH

No Battery's - And no its not on Ripley's believe it !!!!!

Features
No matter how long batteries lasts, the fact remains that one day in the not too distant future
they'll need replacing. And if you need them in a hurry, it can really "shake you up" if they
suddenly go flat when you most need them.But many folks have started to see the light, because when it comes to having a torch on hand, you need one that's as reliable as possible – whether you're camping, fishing, mountain climbing, looking under your car’s bonnet or doing things around the house. And the Shakester Torch lights the way to a new, innovative technology.


Super bright blue/white/yellow/blue/red LED

Never needs batteries

Never needs bulbs

Waterproof

Visible for up to one mile

Great for cars, boats, server rooms, and all emergency kits

SL-889 (24cm Length, one minute shaking, light up 30 minutes)
One-year warranty unless broken must be used delicately

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S e x y...NEED WE SAY MORE..


Features
These amazing displays make us think of sci-fi TV shows. Incredibly bright lightning mysteriously dances inside a flat panel disk of fine quality glass less than a 1/2" thick. The minature electronics in the Lumin Disk transform electric current into a spectacular array that is very unique. Includes a sound sensitivity response control which creates a pulsating rhythm of light that will respond to music or voice for the ultimate audio-visual experience! The light is also interactive to touch: simply touch anywhere on the Lumin Disk surface to gather the light to your fingertips. Includes a removable table top stand, or use the wall mount slots for hanging the Lumin Disk right on your wall. An AC power adaptor is included.

Each Lumin Disk is approximately 6" diameter. Available in your choice of light colors: rainbow, blue, or green (not pictured).

Just turn on some techno, turn down the lights, turn on the Lumin Disk, and you'll feel like you just stepped into a nightclub of the future

PRICE:- $45

Virtual Keyboard

i.Tech Virtual Keyboard

No words can adequately describe quite how breathtakingly cool this i.Tech Virtual Keyboard is. Bluetooth enabled, it uses infrared to project a clear and crisp keyboard onto your desktop, and then transfers your keystrokes via wireless networking to your PDA, Pocket PC or smart phone - it sounds far too futuristic to be true. But it's very much for real, and it's awesome. This 22nd Century gadget is about half the size of your average deck of cards, sits wirelessly on any flat surface, and projects a red standard QWERTY-layout keyboard on any flat opaque surface. Using detection technology it "watches" your fingers hit the key locations it has projected, and then sends the keystrokes through to your PDA, smart phone or pocket PC via Bluetooth. The projected keyboard is highly visible even in strong light (though it does of course look spectacularly cool in the dark). It's highly portable as well, though it will make you look a bit of a lunatic at the local, as you will look like you're typing on nothing more than the pub table (which also raises some serious health and safety concerns), and you will of course be interrupted every fourteen seconds with someone coming over and wanting to know where they can get one.


PRICE :- $179

FeaturesInfrared Projector Keyboard - projects a keyboard template onto any flat opaque surface.
Runs off mains or battery (2 hour run time per charge).
Works with laptops, PC's, Windows Mobile, Palm OS5 and Smartphone (device must have Bluetooth enabled!).
Main unit has sound effects control, intensity of projector keyboard, time out settings (to conserve battery life), key sensitivity.
Size: 9 x 3.5 x 2.5cm

Specifications:

PC Windows 2000 or Windows XP required for installation of drivers onto PDA or other handheld device.
Keyboard drivers for PDA or other handheld device or smartphone will be transferred from your PC.
Detection Rate - Up to 400 characters per minute.
Detection Algorithm - Multiple keystroke support.
Effective Keystroke - Approximately 2mm.
Battery Capacity - 120 minutes continuous typing.

Contents:

Infrared keyboard projector
Carry case for projector
Mains adaptor
2 x mini-format CD-Rom's for driver installation
Instruction manual/quick start guide.

Hanging Alarm Clock

Hanging Alarm Clock That Actually Makes You Get Up

This has got to be the best alarm clock design I've ever seen. The alarm itself is a little glowing ball that hangs from your roof. When it goes off you can reach up and tap the snooze and it'll go off. However (here's the cool part) everytime you hit snooze button it climbs higher and higher till you actually have to stand up to turn it off. The result...you're up and awake. It also include a radio and will function as a hanging light. Right now it is still a concept product but you can view a clip of it in action at its site. Unfortunately you can't buy it just yet.

The Sfera Alarm Clock

Cell Phone for Dogs

Cell Phone For Dogs: Hey Princess, Where You At?

We know you've been dying for a way to buzz your dog and ask him, "Who's a good boy? Who's a good boy?" Well, thank your lucky stars, because PetMobility has finally released a cell phone for dogs. That's right, it's a cell phone that mounts on a collar. You call it and your dog can hear you through the speaker. He'll probably be permanently scarred by the voices coming from his collar, but that's okay, because there's also a camera on the phone so you can see exactly what he's doing. If that's something you'd like to see. I know I wouldn't.

Thanks to Cap'n Oats for the pointer.

Wireless power

Wireless AC Power Extension Cords

It's about time - ThinkGeek now has wireless AC extension modules that allow you to power anything that uses an electrical outlet from up to 300 feet away. Won't interfere with any of your existing 2.4GHz phones or networks, which makes this wireless power option a much-have. Make Nikola Tesla proud and order your set from ThinkGeek today!

Skype Mouse Phone

Sony VN-CX1 Skype Mouse Phone

Speaking of Skype phones, this practical approach from Sony lets you convert your mouse into your Skype phone with a single flip. You would think that this means if you have to use the mouse while you're on the phone you're screwed, but apparently it works like a speakerphone when opened. The VN-CX1 "mouse-a-phone" comes in red, blue, black, silver, and "Exorcist green pea soup" green. (sheesh that really is one ugly green.)

Animated Buddy--Skype

Verballs, the Skype Handsfree Speakerphone Animated Buddy

Verballs are cute USB handsfree speakerphones that alert you when you have an incoming Skype call, and then proceed to sync their movements with what the caller is saying. (I can only imagine the fun you could have with a USB hub, a dozen or so Verballs, and a couple of USB Kitty Alarms thrown in for good measure.)

INSECT TOY

Tyco Radio-Controlled N.S.E.C.T. Insect NSECT


Last year around this time Tyco released the Shell Shocker, a whirling dervish of a bio beast that could transforn from a ball to a wicked fanblade of death. This year Tyco has released the NSECT, which comes armed with six tactical surface-to-air foam missles that can be fired one at a time or in a single barrage. Working claws and light-up eyes round out the ho-hum features, apparently the selling point of the N.S.E.C.T. is his incredible speed. I'll either break down and get one to review, or see if I can find a video of this new bio-bug in action. Unless he runs as fast at the Shell Shocker my opinion is that there's nothing new to see here, been there done that, move along please