Belkin’s new RockStar ($20) is out to make everyone feel like their own personal DJ. The device lets you mix your music on your iPod or other music player, and up to six people can listen to it on their own headphones. You could also select to mark other audio jacks as inputs an allow [...]
Pyramid power?
Jan. 2, 2008 4 Comments
Kreative Power, a newcomer to the technology market, has launched a funny-looking new surge protector in the shape of a pyramid. The “Powramid” is a six-outlet cone of a power strip that’s actually pretty smart. It lets you plug large power adapters into each socket and is extremely compact. Kreative says several models of the [...]
Mounting your new flat-panel tv
Jan. 1, 2008 3 Comments
(ARA) – So you finally bought that beautiful new flat-panel TV you’ve been eyeing for the past six months. Now what? An increasing number of new TV owners are abandoning bulky entertainment furniture to mount their TVs on the wall. Wall mounted TVs are the latest trend in home improvement, and for good reason. They [...]
deskUNPDF Professional
Dec. 31, 2007 Leave a Comment
When it comes to converting PDFs to word documents for editing, your software choice options are very limited. Docudesk, a company, which specializes in PDF software solutions, announced it’s deskUNPDF Professional that essentially converts PDF’s into various other formats like spreadsheets, websites and various image formats. Formats include: Open Document Format (.ODT), Excel (.XLS), Comma [...]
Worm found on Google Orkut
Dec. 20, 2007 Leave a Comment
Almost 400,000 members of Google’s social networking site, Orkut, were victimized by a new spam worm spreading around the site, said McAfee’s Avert Labs. “While the worm doesn’t appear to harm users’ PCs, it does impact their profile and spread from friend to friend,” said McAfee. “This virus will add the user to a community [...]
Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse
Dec. 20, 2007 2 Comments
The Microsoft Sidewinder Mouse is the most complicated consumer computer input device ever made. It’s also one of the best. It’s a mouse, designed for gaming, that Microsoft says was inspired by the Master Chief from Halo and the Mazda Senku Concept Car, among other futuristic muses. “Microsoft Hardware conducted research with hundreds of gamers [...]
Before you buy a smartphone…
Dec. 20, 2007 Leave a Comment
(ARA) — It’s a pretty safe bet that at least someone on your holiday shopping list wants an electronic gift. And don’t be surprised if they’re asking for a smartphone; 2007 has been the year of the smartphone, with many new innovative options coming to the market. Sales of electronics will rise seven percent to [...]
Discgear Selector 100FX
Dec. 14, 2007 Leave a Comment
The Discgear Selector 100FX is a handy solution for keep track of your loose CD’s and DVD’s. We’re in an age where CD-R’s are less than a dime a dozen and DVD and Blu-ray/HD-DVD -R’s are starting to show up more commonly. The Selector 100FX takes care of that by letting you throw everyone in [...]
Contigo autosealing, spillproof mugs
Dec. 13, 2007 3 Comments
The Contigo mug is a revolutionary new product that’s spillproof, stylish and already starting to sweep into the mainstream with retail deals at stores like Target and Costco. Contigo works with a simple button that opens the sip port and completely closes, sealing the tumbler against leaks. No more spills from falling out of the [...]
iHome iH85B Cycler – Music to pedal to
Dec. 3, 2007 Leave a Comment
iHome’s new iH85B takes the earbuds out of your ear — and that’s one less distraction when you’re riding a bike. With all the bad press plastic bottles are getting lately, the iH85B, designed with a bike mounting bracket is a great replacement. It takes four AA batteries or an AC adapter for home listening. [...]
TrafficOne Mobile: Give yourself something nice this year
Dec. 2, 2007 Leave a Comment
It’s 5:17 p.m. and the owner of the silver Audi behind you is honking his horn, along with the 13 other cars that surround you. Yep, you’re stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic again, and you only have five minutes to get to your girlfriend’s house. The traffic excuse — true or not — will not subside [...]
1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4
Nov. 28, 2007 Leave a Comment
A recent survey sponsored by IOGEAR (sure they have an interest in the subject matter…) suggests consumers are lacking adequate numbers of HDMI inputs on the TV’s and home theater receivers. As video games and home video units adapt high definition technology, most televisions still only carry one HDMI port while many affordable receivers come [...]
Shiny things: EnerDel battery pack
Nov. 18, 2007 Leave a Comment
On October 9, Indianapolis-based EnerDel unveiled a new Lithium-ion battery pack for hybrid-electric vehicles. “We believe that our battery technology is a pivotal advancement that will enable HEVs and eventually PHEVs (plug-in hybrids) and EVs (electric vehicles) to become the predominant forms of transportation in the world,” said Charles Gassenheimer, Vice Chairman of Ener1, EnerDel’s [...]
Popcorn 3 update for Leopard
Nov. 16, 2007 Leave a Comment
Roxio has released an update for its popular video software, Popcorn 3, which we reviewed last month. The v3.0.2 update addresses several bugs. “In addition to Leopard compatibility fixes, this version solves a number of other issues,” said Roxio’s Mirka Janus. The update is available for free on the Roxio website. Popcorn v3.0.2 Changes: Popcorn [...]
Wal-Mart offering $99 HD-DVD player
Nov. 1, 2007 Leave a Comment
Walmart is trying to increase its electronics section’s popularity and awareness this holiday season by building up to black Friday with a “secret sale.” Every Friday this month till the infamous Friday after Thanksgiving, they will be selling five items for a greatly discounted price. This week, they have Fisher Price Nascar Ride-On for $144.72, [...]
Smartparts 15″ digital photo frame
Nov. 1, 2007 Leave a Comment
Released over the summer, the Smartparts SP15MW 15″ digital photo frame is one of the largest of its kind regularly available. It’s also quite versatile, despite the problems of poor software and slow on-screen operation. It has a thick brown frame (would be nice if it came in black also, but its a real wood [...]
Nokia’s 5 megapixel N82 phone details
Oct. 29, 2007 2 Comments
Unwired View is reporting photos and details of Nokia’s five megapixel N82 imaging phone. An official announcement is expected from Nokia on Friday, but some good-looking details and photos have been leaked: Quad band GSM, UMTS and HSDPA connectivity 5 mpx camera with Carl Zeiss lens Autofocus, up to 20 x digital zoom. Real Xenon [...]
