Archive for Gadgets


Grocery store of the future offers checkout via barcodes

If you’re not a fan of grocery shopping, recent technology may make it a bit easier when you have to go out and get the cupcake mix.  A chain of German supermarkets are utilizing new technology that, when fully implemented, will allow shoppers to purchase their items via cell phone.  Essentially, you pick your items, [...]

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New VTech IS6110 Cordless Phone with IM

VTech IS6110 IM Phone

When one thinks of a conventional landline, boring is the first word that comes to mind.  As the cellular phone wave has taken over around the world, features such as text messaging, instant messaging, and internet have become a must.  The downside is costly bills - the cheapest cell phone bill will [...]

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Lancerlink to release a new HD camcorder in July

Lancerlink’s DDV-1080HD Camera

Details are sketchy at this time, but Lancerlink is set to release the DDV-1080HD, a new HD camcorder.  The device features a 1/2.5″ 5 Mpix CMOS sensor, SD/SDHC/MMC slot (up to 32GB), 3.0″ LCD screen, a digital zoom 2x, and USB 2.0 port.
This device can record video in 1080p at 30fps or 720p at 60fps. [...]

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iRiver launches the Lplayer in the US

 
iRiver’s Lplayer

A 2-inch color display, FM tuner, voice recorder, and prices starting at $109.99 for a 4GB model.  The iRiver Lplayer has a lot to offer, and is at a reasonable price.  The device features a 2-inch 32- by 240 pixel display, 4GB to 8GB of flash capacity, USB 2.0 connectivity, an internal FM tuner, [...]

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Camera lets you see relatively boring activities of pets

 
Pet’s Eye View

If you have ever wanted to see your pet’s activities throughout the day, then this technology may be of interest to you.  The device is a USB camera that hooks to the collar of your beloved pooch and snaps pictures of what is in front of them.
Known as the Pet’s Eye View, the camera [...]

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Skyhook XPS: Next generation GPS using Wi-Fi and Satellite

Skyhook Wireless isn’t exactly the first player in the game when it comes to GPS technology. They have spent years building a Wi-Fi positioning system that maps all 8,000 hotspots in North America, and they are behind the technology of geotagging photos.
Today, Skyhook announced WPS 2.0, billed as a “next generation hybrid positioning system.” [...]

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Free Bluetooth headsets for law-breakers in California and Washington

Plantronics Discovery 925

Headsets.com, an online retailer of Bluetooth headsets, has decided to take advantage of the new handsfree laws taking effect in both California and Washington this week.
The e-retailer is offering a Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth headset to any law-breaking offenders as long as they provide documentation of the handsfree violation. The Discovery 925 [...]

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Google Media Server launches

The always changing Google has launched its latest innovation, the Google Media Server application, intended to “bridge the gap between Google and your TV.” The Google Media Server is a Windows application that uses Google’s various desktop gadgets for the administration tool and Google Desktop Search to locate media files on your computer. [...]

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iRiver goes super small with Domino flash drive

 
iRiver Domino

Coming in two flavors - 2GB and 4GB, the USB designed Domino flash drive from iRiver weighs less than 2g (0.07oz) and comes in a rainbow of colors.
For the memory on the go from iRiver, the Domino retails at KRW21800 (US$21) for the smaller 2G and KRW34800 (US$33) for the larger 4GB but is [...]

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Garmin launches new GPS enabled Astro DS30 dog collar

  
Garmin DS30 Astro

Need a new collar for Fido? Get yourself Garmin’s new and improved DS30 Astro GPS dog collar. The new Astro dog collar sports a more rugged design and has a newly optimized GPS antenna so its easier to find Fido when he strolls away from the leash.
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