Archives: 2008 January

By Andrew Liszewski
It might look like another boring candybar-style cellphone, but the DV300T from Mustek is actually a compact digital video camera. While the 2-inch LCD screen is not as convenient as the pop-out swivel screens on other tapeless video cameras, the DV300T seems to be going for a slim design over everything else.
It includes […]

By Andrew Liszewski
Current commercial grade solar panels are only able to transform about 20% of the usable energy that strikes them into electricity. And while the most complicated and expensive panels are a bit better, operating at about 40% efficiency, there’s obviously room for improvement. So researchers at the Idaho National Laboratory working with Microcontinuum […]

By Andrew Liszewski
Even though I have no actual sales numbers, I can only assume the Star Wars Poker Set I wrote about the other day is a popular item, if only because it’s Star Wars themed. But can the same be said for an R2D2 Peppermill? Well I think it’s safe to assume there’s […]

Do you ever have issues fitting all of your gear into your gadget bag? I tend to carry more than I probably should, so I’m constantly searching for smaller gadgets to take with me. This inflateable mouse has to be one of the most bizarre devices made to keep your travel bag light.
The idea is […]

This little camera may not look like much, and in fact, it’s not much, measuring less than 3″ square. But what it can do is huge. It’s a LADAR (or LIDAR) camera, which uses a laser to create 3D images. This tiny little guy has a 128×128 pixel sensor, and it’s able to detect objects […]

I’ve been a fan of the Simpsons for years. I’m not obsessed, nor do I own a single piece of Simpsons memorabilia (not since the Bartman shirt I had as a kid). However, I know several people whose love for the yellow citizens of Springfield know no bounds. This webcam is perfect for them.
This cam […]

By Evan Ackerman
Just in time for Valentine’s Day (which is February 14th, guys, FEBRUARY 14th) are these 8-bit dynamic life shirts from ThinkGeek. Normally, the shirts light up with two and a half lives each, but when you and your significant other get within two meters of each other, you’ll start gaining lives as you […]

By Evan Ackerman
If you’re still looking for ways to use your PC Card slot, here’s a good one… a wireless USB adapter. Even though you can get wired USB wireless USB adapters (if that makes any sense), they’ll take up your USB bandwidth, which I guess could be a big deal. Since this is a […]

By Andrew Liszewski
Fuel Cell technologies definitely hold a lot of promise, but it looks like the first devices to hit the market are probably going to only appeal to early adopters. The HydroPak from Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies can produce up to 25 watts of power with a combination of replaceable solid fuel cartridges and […]

By Andrew Liszewski
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to flash card readers I’m always trying to find the smallest one possible. Not only because it’s easier to travel with, but it also takes up less space on my desk. So the Deskscape Reader from Podera is the exact opposite of what I’m […]