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Gadgets January 4, 2011 posted by Scott

UwaterG2 is the world’s smallest waterproof MP3 player

The UWaterG2 is a new MP3 player that is likely the smallest one you�ve ever seen. Boasting a tiny 0.9x3x4.5 centimeter body, this is likely the world�s smallest MP3 ever. Well, one that is waterproof anyway. A twist and lock earphone jack makes sure that water stays out, along with corrosion that might normally damage other devices with a regular jack. It can hold about 2 GB, which is about 500-600 songs or 5 audio books and has a 6…

Gadgets January 4, 2011 posted by Scott

Analarm Watch is your silent wakeup call

How many times have you set an alarm, and freaked out because the sound from it startled you? This new Analarm Watch designed by Industrial Facility and manufactured by Japan�s IDEA wakes you up through vibration instead of an overly obnoxious sound. It was made to look like the analog tabletop alarm clock, but has been shrunk down to a wrist-sized format. Though it may be a little bulky for everyday wear, it can certainly wake you up in a…

Awesome January 4, 2011 posted by Scott

iRobot Scooba 230 is the tiniest cleaning robot

How long have we been waiting to have a little robot come into our homes and clean up all of our little messes? Well, the new iRobot Scooba 230 will squeegee your floors, and has a wet, dry and scrub ability that will make you glad you got one of these. It�s not huge, but while you�re out for a while, this little guy can keep going until it�s battery gives out. The Scooba 230 isn�t even 4 inches tall…

but is it art? January 4, 2011 posted by Scott

USB Typewriter blends old and new tech

We have so many fancy new toys in the world of electronics. But there are those of us that would like to go back to the old way of things�or at least pretend that we are. This new-fangled piece of machinery is a USB keyboard for a Mac, PC, or iPad. Obviously it looks a lot more awesome with an iPad as there is some awkwardness that would be prevalent with a PC or a Mac, but it�s still pretty…

but is it art? January 3, 2011 posted by Scott

Chameleon Lamp magically changes color

Not all gadgets need to have an especially useful purpose in life. Sometimes they are manufactured and purchased for nothing more than our own amusement. Take, for instance, this Color Copying Chameleoon Lamp for instance. His name is Huey, if you were wondering. This strange little lamp acts much as you would imagine. Place it on an object, and the light emitted matches the color of it. This is done with the cunning use of multi-color LEDs and a fancy…

Gadgets January 3, 2011 posted by Scott

iPhone alarm glitch forced many to sleep in unintentionally

Did you find yourself rolling out of bed a little later than expected over the weekend? If you own an iPhone and use it as an alarm, then there’s a good chance that you did. Thanks to a glitch with the iOS, non-recurring alarms weren’t working for the first two days of the new year. Perhaps it was Apple’s way of telling everyone to take it easy for a couple days. Of course, for those needing to get to work,…

Gadgets January 3, 2011 posted by Scott

Handbag Lamp Ball lights up your purse

What’s more annoying than getting a call when you�re phone is lost in your bag? Missing said call because, despite the fact that there aren�t many places it could be, the phone manages to elude you in the deep dark depths of the abyss�I mean, your bag. Now you�re thinking, if only there were a way I could manage to become Mary Poppins and carry a lamp around in my bag so I could see. Well, that just became a…

cool tech January 3, 2011 posted by Scott

Bed Bug Camera lets you see those tiny pests

If you haven’t heard about bed bugs yet, beware. They are creepy little crawlies that can be all over the place. If you are any bit obsessive-compulsive, this fact likely bothers you. How can you clean and/or defeat an enemy of such tiny proportions? The Bed Bug Camera will help you in your endeavor for cleanliness! It has up to 300x magnification, and as it is a USB web enabled camera, you can post your findings with others who are…

Gadgets January 3, 2011 posted by Scott

iPad Alarm Clock

At this point, most anyone who owns Apple products has a docking station for their iPhone, iPod, or iTouch, but how many have one for the iPad? The iPad, though extremely awesome and useful, is kind of large and awkward to charge, even if you have a stand. There is finally a dock that will fit this beloved piece of technology! I don�t know about you, but waking up in the morning and trying to search for my phone, even…

Gadgets January 3, 2011 posted by Scott

IRISnotes Digital Pen

We are a technologically advanced generation. However, not everyone in this day and age is good with typing, even though it�s almost a necessity to function in modern society. For those of you out there who miss your pencil and the ability to write, the IRISnotes digital pen is going to become your new best friend. All you have to do is write, and a mobile note taker will capture that and convert it into text that can be edited…

Free Software December 31, 2010 posted by Scott

Skype video calls use around 3.4MB per minute over 3G

We’ve kept you informed about Skype’s video calling on the iPhone this week, and there’s still more to know. Yes, it is available on the iPhone, and yes it works over 3G. The question, however, is just how much of your precious data plan will get used up during a video call, should you choose to chat over a 3G connection. The answer isn’t terrible, depending on how you look at it. The estimates figured up show about 3.4MB per…

Gadgets December 31, 2010 posted by Scott

Moto GP Helmet Sound System is an expensive iPod dock

While the phrase �there’s an app for that� gets tossed around a lot, I think there’s one that applies to iPods (iPhones, etc) even better. �There’s an accessory for that.� Seriously, I can’t think of any single line of products that has as many accessories designed specifically for it. There are even accessories to suit your own personal interests. If you’re a racing fan, then this Moto GP Helmet Sound System might be up your alley. Built to look like…

cool tech December 31, 2010 posted by Scott

Lumi Mask wakes you up with light

Sometimes I consider waking up to be the worst part of the day. It depends on how much sleep I’ve had, really. Regardless, that annoying buzzer on my alarm clock is enough to make anyone grumpy in the morning. So what about waking up in a more natural way? One designer thinks that light is the key to starting your morning right. This Lumi Mask is designed to provide a gentle wake-up call by emitting an increasing amount of light…

Fun & Games December 31, 2010 posted by Scott

Keyboard Key Magnets bring geekery to your fridge

We all love magnets for the fridge, each one has a story of its own, and shows a bit of a person�s character. These fun Keyboard Key Magnets will help to remind you are the extreme nerd that you are, and tack up any important notes that you need be reminded of. Crayon drawings for example. So how far does $12 get you with these things? Well you’ll get four magnets in all: ESC, CTRL, DEL and SHIFT. I think…

Awesome December 31, 2010 posted by Scott

Amazon finally lets you lend out eBooks

If you own a book, you can let anyone borrow it. If you own an e-book, you can�t really let anyone borrow it unless you�re comfortable passing over your e-reader to a friend for a while. Amazon Kindle users heard that there would be a lending feature on its Kindle e-reader platform by the end of the year. And so, it has finally arrived (with little time to spare). It was just yesterday that all Kindle device and app owners…

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