This Insignia Infocast 8 Inch Media Display is a Chumby O/S powered web computer which delivers Internet radio, video and music playback, digital photo frame functionality and various fun type applications for download. The Chumby connection means that theoretically it’s open source hackable, not sure how that plays out in real life though. It features an SVGA touchscreen, 800Mhz processor, 2GB of RAM, WiFi, USB ports, speakers and a natty little desk stand. Despite all this we can’t help thinking that it…
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Google’s Translate app gets a conversation mode
One of my favorite online discoveries back when the internet was still somewhat new to me was Babelfish. The ability to instantly translate a block of text (and even entire websites) from one language to another was simply amazing. These days that sort of thing doesn’t seem like quite such a big deal. However, Google still manages to find new ways to amaze us with their various innovations, even in the world of translation. If you have an Android phone,…
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Liquid Image HD Goggles record your ski runs in 1080p
If you’ve ever gone skiing, you’ve probably found it to be a pretty thrilling experience. Watching from the sidelines just doesn’t do the sport justice. The same can be said about taking footage of a run. Having someone point a camera at you won’t produce the same sort of thrill that a helmet cam would. That’s why the people at Liquid Image have produced these HD Goggles. We’ve seen helmet cams in the past, but mounting a camera to the…
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Solar LED Pavers bring a touch of class to in-ground lighting
For anyone who enjoys looking out their back (or front) windows and enjoying the evening, Solar LED Pavers by Solar Cynergy are a must. These colorful in-ground lights – available in round or square lights – combine solar efficiency and accent lighting with top quality LED’s to achieve elegant architectural and landscape home lighting. With their scratch-resistant polycarbonate resin surface and easy installation, these solar pavers are excellent accent lighting for walkways, gardens, patios, decks, pools and custom landscapes. They’re…
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Gift A Stranger – spread a little happiness in the world
Gift a Stranger is a cute little online app powered by Google Maps, which lets you send a gift to a random stranger anywhere in the world. The gift can be anything, the recipient can be anywhere (as long as they have an address) and the delivery is by postal mail. All you have to do is specify the gift you’re willing to send, upload a picture of it, and click Find Stranger. The service then offers you a…
Read MoreIon Book Saver lets you scan digital copies of your books
If you’ve jumped on the ebook bandwagon, then there’s one problem that you’ve likely encountered. How does one get digital copies of books that they already own? After all, I have no intention of dropping money on a copy of a book that I already purchased once. One option is to go the shady route and attempt to pirate the book, which� you might want to refrain from doing for legal reasons. The other is to scan a copy of…
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The Anti-Sleep Pilot – a tired driver’s best friend
According to a report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), 56,000 sleep related road crashes occur annually in the USA, which result in 40,000 injuries and over 1,500 fatalities. The Anti-Sleep Pilot was created by ASP Technology to help reduce those horrendous statistics and to keep tired drivers safe. This Danish-designed device sits on the dashboard, mounted via an adhesive-backed magnetic base, monitors both the driver and driving conditions. The driver first must take a short test to…
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LEGO Wiimote is a colorful and creative controller
If you are both a Wii and LEGO fan, then you are likely about to crap yourself. The suits at both companies have joined up to turn out this colorful and customizable Wiimote. It comes with all the standard bits and bobbles, but has a somewhat customizable outside that is sure to add a little bit more fun to something that was rather boring otherwise. This is likely targeted at kids, but we all know that there are plenty of…
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T-82 Robot looks like a knight, scoops candy
We�ve always joked about having a robot to fill in menial tasks in our everyday lives. Seeing as our technology nowadays is pretty fantastic we can make all of those robots we�ve always dreamed of. One such similar robot is the T-82 robot, whose sole purpose in existence is to serve candy. There are many food-serving bots that exist, but none that look like they stepped out of a futuristic Renaissance Faire. This kind of invention is so much more…
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Swivel Pro sleeve makes your iPad a little easier to hold
Have you ever held an iPad and wished to didn�t have to fidget and fuss to change your viewing perspective from horizontal to vertical? What about finding a case that has more than one function? This case called a US+U Swivel Pro is a rather ingenious way to move your iPad without doing much moving yourself. It�s made of synthetic leather and has micro-suede on the inside to keep your expensive technology safe and scratch-free. Openings have been put in…
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The 95 Decibel Phone Ringer will be heard by everyone
How many times have you missed a phone call? How many times have you tried calling your grandparents and only ever hear from them when they call you because they can�t hear the phone? There is now a product that will intensify your ringer up to 95 decibels. That�s like a front loader gunshot�repetitively. You can actually lose your hearing if you heard something at that level for an extended period of time. This mega ringer has an electronic range…
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Mimobot Batman Flash Drives
If you collect all things Batman, or just like to have items that remind you of the Dark Knight and the gang, you will want to nab a couple of these guys. Mimobot has started to make designer USB flash drives that are themed after our favorite utility belt-clad hero. Though most of these characters feature the older style of Batman, there are some newer versions of characters such as the current Batman and Catwoman. They�re rather detailed little guys,…
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SleepPhones – headphone pajamas for your ears
SleepPhones are audio headphones embedded in a nice comfy headband. Just perfect for listening to that audio book to lull yourself to sleep at night after a hectic day. Developed by a kindly doctor, the product is apparently comfortable enough to be worn all night long. Do you hear that, all you long suffering peeps with snoring spouses? Available in black, lavendar and grey for $39.95. We recommend War & Peace as a good literary accompaniment. Relieve stress and listen…
Read MoreBravofiles – 200+ Windows and other O/S drivers for free download
Bravofiles is a nicely indexed collection of over 200+ drivers for a variety of operating systems and equipment, available for free download. If you find yourself stuck for a driver, and can’t find it on the device manufacturer’s site, this could be a good place to look. Simple, useful and free just as we like ’em. Bravofiles.com can help you to download different types of device drivers and software utilities for your computer. We have a great collection of hardware device…
Read MorePT40 Tuner is rechargeable, uses vibrations for tuning
I’ve been trying to learn to play the guitar for a while now. I’m still not very good, but that’s a different story. One thing I’ve learned in my time with the instrument is that not all tuners were created equal. In fact, I really don’t like those that depend solely on sound emitted from the guitar to tune. If I can plug in a cable for a direct connection, I’ll do it, even if it is a bit of…
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