Misc. Gadgets
Microsoft discontinue the purchase of Yahoo!
By Andrew | May 7, 2008
Following the various problems and resistance encountered during the tender offer, Microsoft announced Tuesday completely abandoned its intention to buy the Yahoo! The truth is that with so many charges by the shareholders of Yahoo! and the low price offered, it seemed from the start a business destined to fail.
Who should have been pleased with the withdrawal of Microsoft should have been so Google does not see take place one of the greatest threats that could have to face the short term and instead move to have a major competitor will have two competitors weaker (MSN Search and Yahoo!).
Source: Journal du Geek
Tengu: Lip-syncing, emoting USB desktop companion
By Andrew | April 3, 2008
If going karaoke is your favourite time pass technique? If yes, then the latest musical wonder Tengu is sure to catch your fancy for it awesome lip-synching gimmicks. This is a cute USB-powered desktop companion that sits by your computer and keeps making faces in accordance to its mood. Now, what triggers it’s mood? It’s the music that it hear and keeps singing as your comp plays that makes tengu emote with 14 different facial expressions.
You’ll love the way Tengu make faces which you can see in form of LEDs glowing on its sleek rectangular bod. The moment you play your fav music the little chap starts moving its lips as if trying to lip sync to the words. Now the karaoke story doesn’t ends here. Not just to music, Tengu moves its lips even when you speak.
To set is go, all you need to do is simply blow and make some noise. And there goes Tengu to treat you for all your work-sickness with its cute facial contortions.
This perfect desktop companion can be plugged into your PC and do nothing but give you some relief from that not so good face of your boss!
Price: £19.95
Via: Firebox
My Gadget-Picks this week
By Andrew | December 2, 2007
Starting from today, in this section I’ll post what all caught my attention in the world of gadgets but got miss from finding a place at the GadgetsBlog for reasons unknown. 
though, the reasons is just one…there’s no dearth of good stuff).
So with this feature I’ll not just chuck the guilt of not talking about some real good stuff, out of me but will also give my readers a window to the blogosphere.
Here we go with ‘My Gadget-Picks this week’:
1. There are talks about the unspecified confirmation that a 2GB and 32GB Zen is coming in flash form…I’m lovi’ it already!
2. Dunno how I missed on this one. The soccer ball cum remote control is indeed a gadget worth vying for…
3. More than the tech part, what I loved about hese was the sensuous red colour and the unique shape that makes Teresonic’s Magus compact speakers, more of an object-de-art.
4. A little scientific knowledge is good without any doubts. Very soon we’ll have a system to convert waste heat from factories, into food-grade baking soda…hope Global warming will get a good kick!
5. Last but not the least. A self help for men who just dream about making their gal happy in bed…now you can hear a happy woman in the Orgasmo clock!
USB powered hotplate/chiller
By Andrew | November 22, 2007
You cannot image all that the USB can do for you. It’s reaching out to places and uses that you cannot even think.
The latest use that they have been put to is keeping your coffee hot and drinks cold. Yes, the all new USB-powered drink chiller and warmer contains a USB powered hotplate that turns hot or cold with just a flip of a button.
The device doesn’t boasts to steam hot your cold coffee or chill a warm drink, though it will do justice to bring them back to their respective enjoyable temperatures. The cooling will be till a temperature of 45degrees Fahrenheit.
Hmm…seems quite cool particularly for those late night sittings before your laptop in the office.
Price: $25
Via: ThinkGeek
Digital Picture Frame with Built-in MP3 Player
By Andrew | November 12, 2007
After Halloween, the mood is all set to welcome Christmas. And if you are thinking to add spark to the festival then you can think of gifting a new edge high resolution 12″ Digital Picture Frame with built-in MP3 player. Beating ahead with the technology, the picture frame plays digital photos and videos, as well as music that become operational via stereo speakers.
The access to frame is easy as any major format of flash memory card needs to be inserted into the appropriate slot positioned on the back of the frame. And then within no time pictures will appear on screen offering dynamic slide shows with multiple transition effects and music. It is independent as doesn’t require computer or Internet. Retailed at $129.95, the photo frame doesn’t require you to give a second thought.
Via EdgeTech
Thanks Sofia
Gadget safety on the move with Yelpie
By Andrew | October 22, 2007
I love flaunting the best of gadgets that I have, but at time more than flaunting them…caring about them takes the toll on my senses.
And this mostly happens when I am on a declared vacation on a beach or on sands or for that matter in a total seclusion. The threat of loosing my gold plated iphone to a bugger keeps me away from having fun to the hilt.
If this happens with you too, then here comes Yelpie to your rescue. This technological wonder is a safe kinda thingy wherein you can lock all your valuable gadgets and set the alarm. The motor driven locks takes care and a 90db motion alarm makes sure that no one removes the Yelpie from the place you kept it at.
In case you have a larger gadget like your Handy cam which cannot be placed inside, you can tie it with the strap available with the safe and go to have fun.
Price: $102.
Via: TheGadgeteer
Technology for Physically Challenged People
By Andrew | September 8, 2007
Today we are heading towards nano age; here we are getting the most comfortable Gadgets that can help us make our life more comfortable. One such step has been taken by Ambient. His latest invention “The Audeo”, a unique wheel chair devised for the psychically challenged people can help them manage their movements simply with their judgment. The support offered by this chair can even add life into a paralytic patient.
With the matchless sensor-covered neckband, the brain signals are easily understood by the computer processing the requirements wirelessly at distance. Signals sent from brain are easily converted into words viz. “forward”, “back” and “stop” and then the world is yours.
This is a perfect tool for the disabled, even if they lack the ability to speak or to move. Check out the video after the jump.
[Via Trend Hunter]
Ride in a Flying Car!
By Andrew | August 31, 2007
If flying in Spice Jet or Indian Airlines seems droning to you, then this latest concept of flying saucer by California-based dreamers Mollar Intl would surely break your monotony.
The ticket to this (full-time purchase) two-seater M 200G enables you to take off and land upright and glide 10 feet above the ground, the peak level for an unlicensed pilot. It’s heir, the M400 will be capable of budging on land or air, at a speed of 400 mph. The production of the M 200G would start in a few months.
Price: $500,000-$1 million (as per the demand)
Via Wired
Theater In Your Watch
By Andrew | August 26, 2007
There is no dearth of new entries to the world of entertainment. Having said this, I have the unique home-theater offering for you right at your wrist. Other might consider you insane seeing you smiling while looking into your watch. But the very awareness about the functionality of the Home-theatre watch can put them into the category of insane.
Instead of killing time, this watch helps to invest your time in retrieving your lost energies by viewing your three-hour long favorite flick right at your wrist. Even if you are flying, riding or relieving yourself in the loo, this wrist accessory can help you enjoy your time to the best.
The Home Theater Watch is based on the concept of experiencing the home theater features within your wrist-watch. This doesn’t mar the functionality of the watch of alarming you for your important meetings. With an in-built 2GB storage, the video-viewer of the watch makes you play MP1, MP2, or MP3 and WMA audio files and enjoy JPEG pix.
The huge screen of 1.5 inches flaunts a 260K luminous tint and offers a replica of images residing on your PC.
The USB of the watch is set to go by a simply connecting the watch to PC with a USB cable. The built-in software package will convert your ASF, AVI, MPEG, WMV, DAT/VCD, and ASX files to the format required for the Home Theater Watch.
Price: $119.95
Via GadgetUniverse
ST Dupont Offers Trendy USB Flash Disk
By Andrew | August 25, 2007
SB flash disk or USB memory is the blessed electronic-product in the pool of gadget world. With its growing use, the expectation of the customers goes beyond its functionality. While picking one amid the myriad of USB devices, what catches geeks eye these days is the look.
Keeping this in mind, St Dupont has given a soft touch to its product by labeling its own brand over it. Made up of palladium and laquer, the new avatar offers you the finished body decked up with the solid Diamond Head plated. This beautiful memory is available in three colors viz. black, turquoise blue and soft pink.
Price: $480
Via Trendy Gadget
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