The Performa Self-Tuning Guitar System. What with pitch shifters for the voice, and now self tuning instruments, we’re kind of taking away all the magic from the artist aren’t we? What price Spinal Tap now, eh? More here. Around $3000.00 plus.  The Performer is a computerized mechanical tuning system that adjusts the tensions of the strings, making it possible to keep your guitar in tune and change tuning while you play. It only adjusts string tension; nothing in the system comes between…

E-Dimensional Wireless 3D Glasses. Convert your favourite computer games into 3D. Just install the software, plug the adapter into your PC graphics card and monitor, then attach the wireless infra-red transmitter. Voilá, instant headache or heaven. $99.95. [Thanks Christopher]  The comfortable, lightweight glasses are durable, attractive and activate automatically when viewing virtually every PC game or amazing 3D photos and movies. The glasses use standard inexpensive lithium cell batteries found at any electronics store and provide 50-100 hours of usage…

The DiMagic Sound Kit. This could be the first sighting in the wild of a third party product using the new Sonaptic 3D Audio technology, which promises 5.1 surround sound from incredibly small speakers. It’s even cool enough to attach to your Playstation to get super gamer sound. Price ain’t so tiny though, at $220.00 plus.

The Thumbdrive Car FM Stereo Transmitter. Plug in a standard USB flash memory drive. Then power up the unit via your car’s cigarette lighter socket. Play MP3 music ‘till you get arrested. $36.95.  Unlike other FM transmitters, it plugs straight into the car’s cigarette lighter/DC power outlet so no device power is used. The USB port even doubles as a charger for any USB device such as the iPod. Ipod and itrip (the leading ipod FM transmitter) users will agree…

The Basic Freeze Alarm will phone you if the temperature drops to dangerously low levels at its location. Shame it doesn’t also warn about frosty looks from your partner, but you can’t have it all, can ya? $99.99.  This sensor will not interfere with your existing telephone service, although it is not compatible with PBX or other multi-line business phone systems. In the event of a temperature dip, the Basic Freeze Alarm will call out to any number you program,…

The Watchminder 2. A thirty alarm – count ‘em – device which is designed to help people re-program behaviour. Kind of a wrist worn Pavlov’s Dog machine. What’s more the alarms are silent, vibrating types, so there’s no disturbing your neighbours or work colleagues. Which is a good thing, right? $79.95.  Today, the WatchMinder is being used by children and adults with Attention Deficit Disorder, as well as persons with chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, urinary incontinence, and asthma. Senior…

The Sleeping Rhythm Pillow. Take plump soft item. Stuff blinking LED inside. Set it up so that light blinks softer and slower over time. Sell as sleeping aid. Profit. $180.00 is a lot of zzzz’s grandma!  Gradually, it becomes slowly, softly it leads to the feeling where the rhythm of blinking of light is calm, it is the pillow which is invited to feeling good sleep.

PhotoCuffs. Don’t know what to do with all those camphone photos you’ve got stored? Why not print them out and slot them into one of these bracelet style puppies? C’mon, a bit of heart wearing on sleeve might do you good. From $17.00. [Thanks Spencer]  The pictures will not fall out. The pictures are “sandwiched” between the two layers of the bracelet. The vinyl has a soft cloth backing that creates friction between the two layers of the bracelet to…

The SS 5000 Sound Spa Premier. Proof, if any were needed, that there’s always one more function you can fit into a device if you really really have a need. Just don’t be surprised if people tear up the user manual. Atomic projection clock, nature’s sound projector, radio alarm, indoor/outdoor temperature gauge. $39.99.

The Video Rocker. The video game seat that rocks. Apparently. We’re not so sure. $89.99.  This oversized , microfiber suede, video rocker has an adjustable pillow as well as magazine and remote control pockets. No need to get up when playing video games. Video rocker has a folding mechansim that allows for storability and portability…Solid Wood Frame rocks.

The Cinergy 2400i DT. The Terratec people tell us that this is the world’s first twin tuner PCI Express card for PC. To which we reply, whoopi-do. They stalk off sulking. We laugh. From €99.99.  Two DVB-T tuners on one card means ultimate TV viewing comfort on your PC: finally you can record one program while watching another on a different channel at the same time. Furthermore, you can watch a movie in full-screen mode while simultaneously having another program…

The Numimed Dispenser Pacifier. Finnish healthcare gadget for busy parents who must.  A dummy (pacifier to you Hank) which delivers oral medicine. Neat idea, as is the pacifier with an integrated digital thermometer.  Numimed is an easy and accurate way to give oral medications. Numimed bypasses most taste buds and sense of smell so baby swallows easily. Less spit out, waste, and mess. Prefill for use later.

The CD2CD One-Button Duplicator. Make a copy of an audio or data CD in just two minutes. No PC needed. Nice. $199.99.  Simply pop your original disc into one drive of the CD2CD, put a blank in the other… hit one button and two minutes later dinner is served! It’s so easy even your dog can make his own CD copies. But the features don’t stop there… You can make a Mix CD of audio tracks from different discs and…

The Sauber Petronas Alarm Clock. Otherwise known as ‘spot the clock’. Well I can’t see it, can you? And the product description helps not a jot. £19.95.  By pressing the start button the original ignition and tick over sequences are activated. Continual pressing of the accelerator triggers the acoustic experience of acceleration until the car has reached “top speed” or maximum revs per minute. The engine maintains this rpm status and the corresponding pitch until the accelerator is no longer…