The Satellite Newspaper KiOSK looks to be a very cool idea. Now if only people could see a reason to use it. But maybe all newspapers will be delivered this way one day, to an e-paper device instead of hard copy. ‘The Satellite Newspaper KiOSK is a self-contained, fully automated newspaper-vending unit…capable of receiving files, processing payments and on demand printing of newspapers. The Satellite Newspaper KiOSK continuously receives the latest editions of newspapers via multicast transmission through the Satellite…

It’s teeny. It’s all bling-bling chromular. It’s the Rietti American Spirit 49cc Chopper. Fun for all the family – maybe – at $449.95. I’m trying desperately to picture Peter Fonda or Dennis Hopper astride one of these in THAT movie. ‘Rumbling down the road on the Rebel with the wind in your hair and the sun on your face is a thrill unlike any other bike.’ Still trying…

Fugitive Finder. $400.00. Hmmm… ‘This service will locate a cellular phones street address and GPS information for a date and time of your choosing. You give us the subjects name, cellular telephone number and social security number if available and The Pros will provide you with the current GPS coordinates of the cellular telephone. The phone must be turned on and in the United States. Works with all cellular phones and all cellular networks in the United States. You get…

SpyBot Climber. Got $14,000? Then you can indulge yourself with the world’s most effective Peeping Tom device. Good luck with the local constabulary though, eh? ‘A revolutionary, new remote controlled (R/C) robot. The SpyBot Climber easily scales many smooth and uneven vertical surfaces � wall board, plaster, brick, cinder block, and siding are negotiable for this versatile robot. It can even go across sturdy ceilings if placed there first…Unlike other robots, the SpyBot Climber does not use suction cups to…

The PocketEar. Not to be activated at Metallica concerts I suspect! �65.80. ‘With PocketEar it is possible to measure sound in your environment – this is for your protection in case a certain limit is crossed…Any time you want to know how loud it is at the moment you can activate PocketEar with one key press…When the volume you set before is crossed, PocketEar will flash yellow and if it stays like this for a longer time it will flash…

I’ve only just fallen in to the major advantages of the new OLED screen technology being worked on by the world’s majors, including the Philips prototype seen here. Sounds as if it could be excellent once mass manufacturing becomes a reality. I assume that no backlight means exceptionally low power consumption as well. ‘Polymer OLED display technology…offers excellent black-level performance and outstanding picture contrast since a polymer OLED display is an emissive display. This also means that it requires no…

This may be a bit old, but I like it. The Software Vendor License Agreement. ‘The SVLA attempts to protect consumers from software that doesn’t live up to its claims (including software that is fundamentally “broken” or flawed), software that can invade the user’s privacy, and software that performs some function, other than its advertised purpose, that is intentionally hidden from the user.’

Er…$3,000,000 for PokerMag.com? Really? What are these folk smoking?

The Mediagate MG-100. Scene: Brightly lit 3rd floor conference room in downtown Seoul high tech company. Table surrounded by seven glum-faced managers, clearly in a state of deep exhaustion. Suddenly, enthusiastic boffin bursts in with beam on face and A4 sheet of paper in hand. “I’ve done it,” he exclaims, waving paper over head excitedly, “I’ve created the ultimate product. The Mediagate MG-100.” Weary groans from assembled execs. “No really, this time it can’t lose!”, he continues while scuttling over…

The Olympus CDP 24201 Bluetooth DataPhone. $199.95. ‘The world�s first High Power Bluetooth Two Line Data Phone allows you to talk on one line while you�re surfing the web on the other. Use the CDP24903 Bluetooth USB Adapter to give your laptop or PC wireless access to the internet, and the freedom from being tethered to a phone line.’

Charmed Labs’ Xport 2.0. Should the Nintendo Gameboy Advance really be used as an embedded development system? Discuss.

The CD/DVD Title Printer – ‘prints titles directly onto discs for a studio-produced appearance that�s permanent and safe for your stereo and video equipment.’ Strictly text only though, remember, so suitable mostly for those who are happy with basic rather than aesthetic. $149.95.

Repeat after me, children – “road safety is important, road safety is important…” The SmarTire system ‘SmarTire actively checks tire pressure and temperature while you’re moving and on the road – exactly when you need it most. SmarTire�s display is small, weatherproof and very easy to see. The ultra bright alert icon warns you of a tire problem before it becomes dangerous.’

Whoa, so Qualcomm has released details of its Series 7000 chipset which will deliver 6 megapixel mobile phone cameras with full motion video camera recording. 6 megapixel? This is simply nuts, guys.

I have to say that the EasyGlider looks like fun. ‘Think of the EasyGlider as a cross between an electric scooter and water-skiing. The single driven wheel acts in the same way that a water-ski boat does, pulling the user along behind, though in this instance the accelerator and brake are hand-controlled by the �skier.�’