Mmm…just realised that I’m using Queryster more and more for my serious searches. I give Google one page to come up with the goods, and if not…off to the Q I go. Where, strangely enough, I’m starting to find results that Google has missed. Interesting development and not one that I thought would occur so soon.

For the terminally addicted. The TV Remote Clock. �15.00. ‘If you like to wake up (or drop off) to television, this is the alarm for you. Built into the top of the clock is a universal remote control that automatically ‘awakens’ your bedroom TV from its overnight standby mode. The latest infrared code learning technology ensures full compatibility with all makes of TV.’

The Solo Personal Ski Machine. Tsk. Naughty old sociopathic loner water-skiers. Now they’re putting innocent little speedboat drivers out of work. Shame on you, whatever next? Cool idea though, innit? ‘All functions are electronically controlled by thumb positioning on the patented tow handle…The kill switch is built right into the handle. When you drop the handle, the engine shuts down fast and brings your SOLO to a quick stop. An automatic “downed-skier” flag pops up when the skier falls and…

It’s heartily reassuring to know that in these troubled times our law enforcement officers are being equipped with the latest in state of the art technology. Like the Sabre 4000. Sleep well, children. ‘A next-generation handheld detector that can identify more than 40 different narcotics, explosives, chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs)…Particle samples are collected by wiping suspect surfaces with a swab and then inserting the swab into the SABRE 4000 for examination. Results are displayed in…

So suddenly it seems that everyone is interested in seeing what’s happening around their vehicle via video. Witness the Vehicle Reversing Camera System, yours for a mere �179.99. And witness also The Witness, [Eh? – Ed] which is a traffic accident monitoring system which appears to point anywhichway.

CMS Robotics invites you to sign up for their annual courses on how to design and build your very own combat robot. Eh? Am I missing something crucial here? Have I slipped into a transdimensional timewarp operated by the Daleks or what? ‘These fast-paced classes will teach you hands-on how to conceive, design and fabricate your own robot from scratch. During the class you will work either alone or as part of a team to build your robot…Robot Challenge does…

The RTI DiscChek Eco Junior optical disc repair system is proof that wear and tear problems with CD/DVD discs are not going to go away. And who knows, prices may just sink enough that repair machines like this – currently around $3000.00 – become viable for home use. Here’s a round up of some of the other contenders. ‘Wet process removes even deep scratches quickly…Exclusive Flat Polishing Technology allows repeated disc repairs without distorting disc surface…Automatic lift feature eliminates stop…

Trixie Tracker. An ongoing telemetry service for your baby. I’m not really sure what to say, so I think I’ll just stay quiet for a bit. ‘Trixie Tracker is our easy-to-use, hosted service based on the Trixie Telemetry code seen on the Trixie Update…Your baby might not be completely predictable, but there are probably patterns hidden in her behavior. Becoming aware of these patterns makes for happy parents and a happier baby…’

Don’t like your phone’s ringtone? Can’t be bothered to download yet another shlock bubblegum pop alternative? Then why not use AI to create your own phat soundz? [Audio link] Heresy Composer is a ‘Unique Artificially Intelligent Ringtone Composer!…[which can]…Create unlimited new polyphonic ringtones in a variety of styles – no musical knowledge required!’ Five styles (including funk, heavy rock and ballad) for Series 60 phones. �14.99. ‘Heresy uses AI composition techniques to generate a tune in the selected style from…

I can’t believe that I haven’t seen this before. The NES Belt Buckle. Sorry….the Legendary Nintendo NES Controller Belt Buckle to give it the full title. Yours for just $19.95. Ohgoodgrief!

The WetPC is an underwater computer. Now don’t be silly, of course you need computers deep in the briny. How else is little Nemo supposed to check his emails? Tsk. ‘It comprises a miniature personal computer with a mask-mounted virtual display and a novel 5-button chordic graphical user interface…The computer is mounted in a waterproof housing on the diver�s air tank. A cable from it connects to a waterproof virtual display HUD (attached to the diver�s mask) which presents the…

The DreamX box from Friendtech is an upgraded, super power, ‘don’t mess with me, sonny’ XBox console. Yowsers! ‘The DreamX-733 includes the following advancements over the standard Xbox: (1) internal Media Key (an enhanced modchip); (2) 128MB memory; (3) optical audio port for Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound and S-Video enhanced video; and (4) customized skins. The DreamX-1480 will also add a CPU upgrade to 1480MHz, switchable back to 740MHz. …If you have a Dolby Digital 5.1 sound system, the…

The MobCam is quite simply one of the most brilliant applications that this Ferret has ever seen! Download the small Symbian program onto your smartphone, install and then switch on and bingo, you have a totally wire-free portable webcam using your phone’s camera. Sure there are somewhat similar products out there, but none are as flexible, easy to use (set up really is 3 minutes) or as free of charge. OK so it’s a beta, but if these people have…

The idea of a battery powered Roll Up Keyboard [Babel] is way cool. Now just to wonder how good or naff it sounds? Contains lots of synth sounds too. Oooo! ‘As for power source 4 single three dry cell batteries. As for the keyboard there are 49 keys, also chord comes out securely. As for the timbre as for the piano of course, at all such as violin and saxophone what and 100 type built-in.’

The Ojo Phone from Worldgate is yet another video phone promising fantastic image quality over conventional telephone wires. We cannot comment since we’ve not seen any proof one way or the other. Time will tell, won’t it? Folks, it really doesn’t help when your web site product area is so sparsely populated. You can get more information from a soup packet.