Logic 3 wireless Wii keyboard

Posted in Wii by Conner Flynn on July 8th, 2008

Logic 3 wireless Wii keyboard
It’s not all about running around in Zelda land collecting hearts and rupees. Sometimes you want to take a break and send a message to your buddy. Probably telling him all about that Princess Peach upskirt you found when freezing Super Smash Bros.

Thanks to Logic 3’s 32-key wireless keyboard, you can do just that. Enter in names, messages, Wii Friend Codes etc. Then get back to prancing around Hyrule like a fairy. It’s $27 and will be released July 18 in the UK.

Brickhouse Wireless Child Locator

Posted in Home by Conner Flynn on July 6th, 2008

Brickhouse Wireless Child Locator
The Brickhouse Child Locator let’s you keep an eye on your child in public areas at all times. This device is simple. Just tag your child as if you were a researcher tagging an animal. You can attach the tag to the child’s clothes and you’ve got a homing device.

If your kid leaves the safety zone, the Brickhouse Child Locator will alert you by beeping, vibrating, and visually leading you to your child quickly. It also has a “panic button” on the tag so your child can use it in an emergency. It will cost you $189.95 and could save your child’s life. If you like, you can also do some valuable research into your child’s movement patterns etc. Tag and release, it’s just that easy.

Linksys debuts 802.11n dual-band home router

Posted in Routers by Nino Marchetti on July 3rd, 2008

Linksys WRT610N

Linksys “by Cisco” is out today with word of a new dual-n band wireless router targeted at those with home network wireless needs. It is called the Linksys WRT610N and pricing is set around $200.

Linksys says its new WRT610N is designed to deliver 802.11n support in both the 5GHz and 2.4GHz spectrums, establishing what is described as “two networks” to connect devices to. It is also provides “entertainment optimized networking,” meaning network performance priority is given HD video content and similar types of digital media.

Ant Commandos wireless bass for Guitar Hero, Rock Band

Posted in Musical Instruments by Conner Flynn on June 24th, 2008

Ant Commandos wireless bass for Guitar Hero, Rock Band
For those of you who have been doing their best to play bass on Guitar Hero or Rock Band, this is what you want. The other guitars aren’t bass guitars. We told you about Ant Commano’s Double Range Guitar in May.

Now they’ve released this wireless PS2/PS3 bass guitar as they actually care about the bass player. You still won’t be able to double-strum using two fingers like other versions, but it’s a nice looking bass that you can have for $69. With all the money you’ve invested in Guitar Hero and Rock Band, maybe it’s time to buy the real deal?

D-Link debuts new 802.11n dual router

Posted in Routers by Nino Marchetti on June 24th, 2008

D-Link DIR-628

Another 802.11n wireless router is set to debut from the networking folks over at D-Link. This one is the D-Link DIR-628 and it will price somewhat cheaply at around $120.

The D-Link DIR-628 offers dual band 802.11n Wi-Fi technology with selectable 2.4GHz or 5GHz connectivity options, according to D-Link. D-Link has also built into this router technology which will supposedly prioritize network traffic so items like VoIP phone calls get the most bandwidth.

Aztech WL850MS wireless multimedia streamer

Posted in Home Theater by Conner Flynn on June 18th, 2008

Aztech WL850MS wireless multimedia streamer
Is your room configured to handle 1080p video footage streaming over a network? Then you’ll like the Aztech WL850MS Wireless Multimedia Streamer. It’s got some specs that make it different: 802.11n Wi-Fi technology, Multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) antennas for extra coverage, 2.4/5GHz dual-band capability.

It will be less prone to interference from cordless phones, bluetooth and the like with the dual-band capability. It will cost you about $263 for the WL850MS transmitter/receiver kit.

New Avocent transmitter sends wireless HD 1000 feet

Posted in HD by Nino Marchetti on June 17th, 2008

Avocent MPX1500T

Avocent announced a device today which lets you wirelessly distribute HD content and is targeted primarily towards digital signage systems (though it looks to have in home uses as well). It is called the Avocent MPX1500T and it prices around $995.

The Avocent MPX1500T is used to push HD content wirelessly from a source to multiple destinations. The transmitter sports a DVI connector and, supporting both digital and analog video signals, can use DVI, HDMI or VGA signals.

D-Link releases new network security cameras

Posted in Security by Nino Marchetti on June 10th, 2008

D-Link DCS-900 seriesD-Link announced today two new pretty inexpensive network cameras for remote monitoring of various locations or creatures. These new models are the DCS-920 and DCS-910, priced at around $120 and $100, respectively.

The new DCS-920 and DCS-910 join D-Link’s line of SecuriCam digital security cameras. The DCS-920 is 802.11g enabled, allowing wireless installation as well as wired. The DCS-910 is a wired version only, requiring a nearby Ethernet port for use.

Vudu goes wireless

Posted in VUDU by Conner Flynn on June 4th, 2008

Vudu goes wireless
Most devices come with wireless capabilities, whereas the Vudu broadband video-on-demand box requires an Ethernet connection. As of today, that’s no longer the case as a wireless option is available for Vudu. The Vudu Wireless Kit is a pair of transceivers that creates an 802.11g wireless connection between the Vudu and your broadband router.

Those who already own Vudu can get the kit for $79. The other option, for new customers, is to buy the Vudu Wireless Kit bundle for a price of $349. It’s what many have been waiting for, but we’d like to see it at a slightly lower price.

Wireless Floating Speaker for your iPod

Posted in iPod Accessories by Conner Flynn on May 27th, 2008

Wireless Floating Speaker for your iPod
It’s that time of year when you are going to want to be in the pool and you’re going to want some tunes too. There’s no need to mount your iPod on an oversized raft, when a smaller more Roomba looking thing like this will do. And even though it’s easy enough to have a radio nearby, it’s always much cooler to have your music floating around with you.

You won’t have to worry about your precious iPod drowning since this floating speaker is capable of wirelessly connecting to and streaming from your iPod dock. It will cost you $129.95 to have this bit of floating debri nearby.

R2D2 Wireless Webcam separates geeks from their money

Posted in Star Wars by Conner Flynn on May 18th, 2008

R2D2 Wireless Webcam separates geeks from their money
Lucas long ago figured out that a geek and his money soon part ways when you make things look like R2-D2. This one is perhaps dorkier then most, because what we have here amounts to a remote control lightsaber, which you use to send your remote webcam wheeling to and fro in order to capture footage of your immediate area. For the price of £299.00 what you get is a basic VGA resolution camera in droids clothing.

The lightsaber has light and sound effects from the films and the stand connects to your USB port so that R2 can be controlled wirelessly. The webcam comes pre-loaded with R2 sound effects as well. For the price you figure they’d at least throw in a restraining bolt. Or some leg rockets…

Google’s recycled wireless computer mice

Posted in Mouse by Conner Flynn on May 11th, 2008

Google’s recycled wireless computer mice
Just when you think Google is finished branching out and taking over the world, comes another Google…something. In this case, it’s the Google mouse. They have a bright vivid look and these mice are recycled, so Google is already scoring some green points. And they’re wireless too. When you’re Google, your mouse has to be up to par and be at least wireless right?

They come with a WiFi dongle stored on-board and feature an 800dpi resolution. The material they are recycled from is plastic. They’re a tad loud and fugly for my taste, but hey to each his own search giant inspired mouse.

Verb for Shoe: Expensive “smart” footwear

Posted in Foot Apparel by Conner Flynn on May 5th, 2008

Verb for Shoe: Expensive “Smart” Footwear
Myself, I don’t feel the need to spend more than about $35 on a pair of shoes. However, if you are into cutting edge sneakers and the whole tech/foot experience, maybe a pair of VectraSense Technologies’ new $700 Verb for Shoes will get you excited about putting these in the closet.

For the $700 price tag, you will have shoes worthy of the Bionic Man himself. They feature an embedded computer with “Auto Comfort”, which means that they automatically adjust to the wearer’s feet, becoming firmer or more cushioned based on movement. They also feature “Contact Sharing,” which allows them to trade information with other smart shoes in the area.(Hey, what up? You stink as bad as I do? Damn this fool got nasty feet!) Through a wireless link, users can even sync information between their shoes and a PC. At $700, they better put themselves away when you remove them too.

DigiFi digital Opera wireless headphones

Posted in Headphones by Conner Flynn on May 1st, 2008

DigiFi digital Opera wireless headphones
DigiFi has been showing off their new Digital Opera wireless headphones, which combine an over-the-ear headset with an iPod adaptor. Using Kleer’s wireless audio technology, the system includes “point to multi-point” Listen In. That means that up to four people can hear music from one transmitter. Through Kleer’s RF wireless connection, it promises “lossless CD-quality stereo”.

DigiFi claims that you can get in excess of 10hrs of playback through the headset, with a 20HZ to 20KHz frequency range, 86dB signal to noise ratio and less than 0.1-percent distortion. The short-range Kleer wireless has 2.37Mbps bandwidth and a range of up to ten meters. When the Digital Opera set goes on sale in Korea first, then in the US and Japan it’ll cost around $98.

Sharp HDTVs go wireless, wires are sad

Posted in HDTV by Conner Flynn on April 29th, 2008

Sharp HDTVs go wireless, wires are sad
Sharp has now announced a wireless option to its super-thin X-series LCD displays today. Sharp will incorporate Amimon WHDI (Wireless High Definition Interface) 1080p wireless tech into their thinnest flat panels. This means that you won’t have to connect any cables to your TV, aside from the power cord. All the connectors and tuning paraphernaila are in the set-top box you see in the pic. Wires will be officially out of a job, making your life easier, but making them sad like little emo children.

It’s hitting Japan first and will follow in the U.S. It works at distances of up to 100 feet and can even go through several walls. The only bad part is the cost. The wireless capability will add about $800 to an already-expensive $4,000+ 46-inch Sharp X-Series HDTV. But if you are already dishing out that kind of money, I don’t think it will be a problem.


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