Archive for July, 2009

Hands on video of the Beanzawave USB microwave

Posted in USB by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009


We first showed you the Beanzawave USB microwave last month. Well here’s the first hands on video of the Beanzawave in action. Sure,when it comes to power and size it’s lacking, but it makes up for those cons with portability and convenience.

It’s powered by onboard batteries that can be charged via USB or an AC adapter. Of course, it’s designed to work with Heinz’s very own single-serving cans of Chef Boyardee foods. We still don’t have any details on pricing or availability.

Flash purse flashes Paparazzi back

Posted in Concepts by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

Flash purse flashes Paparazzi backHere’s a crazy concept that celebrities are sure to love. It’s basically an LED flash built-into a clutch purse. When it senses a flash it will send out an even brighter flash to blind the camera. And probably the cameraman too. It prevents the picture from coming out right.

The result is a bright halo around the subject with no facial features identifiable. I’d be real surprised if celebs don’t get this thing mass produced. First the bugs need to be worked out as it hasn’t been perfected yet.

Dell to turn Netbooks into Navigation Devices

Posted in Dell by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

Dell Vostro 1220 available, starts at $799Soon Dell Netbooks, specifically the Dell Mini 10, will be available with a $69 Wireless 700 Card which will make the netbook navigation capable, just like your smartphone. The Wi-Fi enabled card would let you navigate just like with other devices.

The Wireless 700 card uses a combination of Broadcom’s GPS technology and Skyhook Wireless’ Wi-Fi positioning solutions. The integrated navigation software will provide 2D and 3D map viewing and will help save addresses for trip and route optimization. Users could also geo-tag photos to flickr and get weather updates for a specific location.

Finger Dance Alarm Clock

Posted in Clocks by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

Finger Dance Alarm ClockYou’ve experienced Flashdance. You were enthralled by Riverdance. You were captivated by dancing with the stars. Now experience the latest dance sensation. The dancefloor: Your alarm clock. The dancers: Your fingers.

It’s time to dress up your digits and have your friends judge the dance routines as you take your clock by storm with the Finger Dance Alarm Clock. This clock will keep ringing unless your fingers are able to hit the correct sequence as depicted by the lights.

NTC Mini G2 HTC Magic clone

Posted in Mobile Phones by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

NTC Mini G2 HTC Magic cloneHere’s a clone with an identity crisis. We think it’s supposed to be the HTC G2 aka HTC Magic. And as you might expect, for your $102 you’ll get run-of-the-mill specs, though it does feature dual SIM card slots if that’s what you’re after.

Some other specs include an integrated TV tuner and FM radio support alongside a 2.6″ touchscreen display at 240 × 320 resolution. Who wants one?

Samsung SCH-W760 released

Posted in Samsung by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

Samsung SCH-W760 releasedWe first told you about this one back in May. Samsung has finally rolled out the odd SCH-W760 cellphone in South Korea. It’s the first handset in the world to come with an infrared camera. Very handy if you want to do video calls in low-light situations like a strip-club, or while hunting for Bigfoot in the wild.

It also has a 3-megapixel camera and 2.8″ AMOLED display with 240 x 400 resolution. Some other features of the SCH-W760 include 8GB of internal memory, a microSD memory card slot, S-DMB TV support and high speed 3G connectivity.

NXZT Sentry 2 Touchscreen Fan Controller

Posted in Computer Components by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

NXZT Sentry 2 Touchscreen Fan ControllerNXZT’s Sentry 2 Touchscreen Fan Controller looks like it belongs in the dashboard of your spaceship. No buttons here. It’s all touchscreen interaction. If you have a spare 5.25″ drive bay, you’ll want to put this in it.

The Sentry 2 lets you control up to 5 fans with the option for manually tuning individual fan speeds or letting the automatic controls take over to correspond to a specific temperature. An alarm will sound to alert the user if the temperature exceeds the preset amount and stores saved settings even after it is turned off.

Land Rover S1 phone stomped by Elephants, ran over with Land Rover

Posted in Mobile Phones by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

Land Rover phones by Sonim TechnologiesDon’t believe that the Sonim/Land Rover S1 phone is the toughest phone? Well, it can stand up to being stomped on by an elephant and it survives being run over by an actual Land Rover as well as getting thrown out of a second floor window.

Oh and it also survived being dunked in mud, cooked in a 300 degree oven, and soaked in beer. After all of that, it was a three ton forklift that finally killed it.

Sega Toys indoor fireworks projector

Posted in Toys by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

Sega Toys indoor fireworks projectorFireworks are awesome. Big booms accompanied by pretty lights are always cool. But alas, indoor fireworks are dangerous. So rainy days tend to be boring. Not anymore. Sega Toys has unveiled the Uchiage Hanabi. Now you can get your fireworks on indoors.

It’s a projector that displays “fireworks” on your walls and ceilings, with realistic movement and sound. You can even create your own fireworks and program your own shows. You won’t feel the booms and you won’t smell the smoke, but at least it’s pretty.

iBuyPower intros liquid-cooled Paladin XLC Gaming Systems

Posted in Desktop PCs by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

iBuyPower intros liquid-cooled Paladin XLC Gaming SystemsiBuyPower has introduced its new liquid-cooled Paladin XLC gaming system series. Each system comes packed with Asetek’s 240mm radiator liquid cooling solution for increasing component lifespan and allowing for higher clock speeds.

The machine is also powered by the latest Core i7 (920, 950 or 975 EE) processor and features up to 12GB of RAM, an Asus or EVGA X58 motherboard, up to three GeForce GTX 285 in SLI, up to 1TB of storage space and runs on Windows Vista Home Premium OS. The Paladin XLC gaming system starts at $1,399 and goes up from there.

Supertendo Portable SNES Mod

Posted in DIY by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

Supertendo Portable SNES ModCheck out this portable SNES mod from modder Marshall from the Ben Heck forums, the Supertendo. It looks so polished it could fool you into thinking that it’s mass produced. This portable SNES mod features a 5 inch LCD screen, speakers and even a headphone jack,

The cartridge even fits flush with the top of the unit. All mods should aspire to look this good. It even looks comfortable to play. Even the wiring inside is a sight to behold. Well done Marshall.

Gold And silver iPod Lego speakers

Posted in iPod Accessories by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

Gold And silver iPod Lego speakersNothing says geek like Lego. And nothing ups your status to elite geek like a gold or silver Lego iPod speaker. That’s right, the classic iPod Lego Speaker is now available in silver and gold metallic colors.

They retail for $25 each, but your friends will think you paid more. So go on and bling up that geek desktop. No batteries needed since these suck power from your iPod when plugged in via USB. Go on. Order away. We know you like the shiny stuff. Us too.

USB Optimus Prime speakers

Posted in Speakers by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

USB Optimus Prime speakersYou might think that if you have some Transformers speakers, they would…transform. Sadly, that’s not the case with these USB Optimus Prime speakers. The only thing that moves are Optimus’ ears, turning him into Prince Charles or a robot elephant.

Other than that, it will blast your favorite tunes. The only thing that transforms is your wallet, which loses $50 on this pair of desktop speakers.

HighScreen PP5420 Android phone for Russia

Posted in Mobile Phones by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

HighScreen PP5420 Android phone for RussiaThe Highscreen PP5420 is the latest Android-powered phone from Vobis and will be launched in Russia next week. Over there it’s known as the Mobinova Ice. It includes a secondary OLED display/navigation pad and presumably a strong love of Vodka along with these specs:

Qualcomm MSM7201ATM 528MHz processor, Google Android OS 1.5,GSM: 850/900/1800/1900; WCDMA/HSDPA 7.2mbps: 900/2100, HSUPA, 3” WQVGA TFT LCD touchscreen display, 3-megapixel autofocus camera, 256MB ROM, 128MB RAM, microSD memory card slot, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 connectivity, Integrated FM radio, GPS navigation, Accelerometer, and TV out.

Enigma Battleship Drinking Game

Posted in Games by Conner Flynn on July 2nd, 2009

Enigma Battleship Drinking GameYou sank my liver! This Enigma Battleship Drinking Game doesn’t come from Milton Bradley. The classic Battleship game has been combined with alcoholism at long last. The idea is that you drink a shot of your favorite alcohol every time you get hit.

It was designed by Mauricio (Tony) Harion, from Belo Horizonte, Brazil, who must be a real hit at parties. What other drinking games will he come up with? Maybe he’ll turn candyland into brandyland. What about turning Clue into I have No Clue, I’m Hungover?