Oh, look! Another ET has landed. This Happy Alien Mini-Speaker can accompany your iPod, MP3, or MP4 player. With a USB rechargeable Li-ion battery, you can extend or retract its body to change the volume. At a size of 70 x 55 x 54mm and a weight of 60g, the speaker also features a 3.5mm stereo audio connector and comes in orange or blue with an MSRP of $11.90.

(Thanks, Fanny)

Read More | gadget4all ]]> 2008-05-06T18:26:00-08:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q208-reusable-batteries/ Accessories, USB, Misc. Tech We want some! We still adore our eneloop batteries that we haven’t had to charge in months, even though we use them almost daily, but we really admire the ingenuity of the ReUSaBle Batteries. When their juice starts to drain, simply plug them into any USB port or 250mA Ni-MH charger. An LED will let you know the status of the charge. A pair of the 2 x AA size batteries (1.2V at 1450mAh) will cost you $19.15, well worth the amount considering that they will eventually save you money and the planet.

Read More | Latest Buy ]]> 2008-05-01T17:44:00-08:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q208-kleer-opera-cordless-headset/ Accessories, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi

Kleer has teamed with the Korean company DigiFi to create Opera, a cordless headset that wraps around your head and over your ears with an iPod adapter. They claim it has CD-quality audio with up to 10 hours of continuous play. The Opera also has multi-point Listen in technology so that four people, if they also have a set of the buds, can listen to the same audio stream. We would love to find a set of earbuds that are really comfortable and have no cords to choke on but might think twice at a MSRP of $98.00.

Read More | Kleer via DVICE

If you are the type that buys a new USB drive when the old one fills up and never get around to emptying its contents, or if you run a business with many employees, the Virtual Console USB Duplicator can take on 60 1GB drives in a matter of minutes. The gadget duplicates the files rather than making binary copies. If you are wondering who can afford the $7,999.00 price, VC’s client list includes IBM, Intel, HP, AT&T, Xerox, Philips, NASA, and the U.S. Army and Navy, to name a few. VConsole also makes duplicators for smaller numbers of drives for smaller prices.

Read More | V Console ]]> 2008-04-30T17:04:00-08:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q208-refurbished-zen-v-plus-at-creative/ Accessories, Handhelds, Hot Deals, Music, Portable Audio / Video Grab a refurbished Zen V Plus for Mom’s Day in pukey pink and white or gross green and black from Creative. With FM tuner and voice recorder, the 2GB MP3 Player features the characteristic 1.5-inch color screen and will play refurbished music, photos and videos (just kidding.) Order one at the very discounted price of $35.99. If you already have a player, they are also offering Live! Cams, earphones, speakers, a travel mouse and other goodies at reduced prices, with free shipping on orders over $99.99. That’s a lot of mother love.

Read More | Creative ]]> 2008-04-25T17:06:00-08:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q208-canon-pixma-ip100-mobile-printer/ Accessories, Cameras, Misc. Tech

Canon has just released its PIXMA iP100 Mobile Printer. It can deliver color and monochrome documents, charts, graphics, and photos. It has a speed of up to 20 ppm and a PictBridge port to connect to a digital cam or DV camcorder without using a computer. Choose from photo sizes of 4 x 6, 4 x 8, 5 x 7, 8 x 10-inch, and letter size in portrait, scenery, snapshot, or other modes. With a color resolution of 9600 x 2400 dpi1, the iP100 is available for $499.95.

Read More | Canon ]]> 2008-04-23T18:40:00-08:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q208-travelers-choice-compact-stereo-speakers/ Accessories, USB, Music, Portable Audio / Video Targus has unveiled their NXT-based Traveler’s Choice Compact Stereo Speakers. Utilizing their Balanced Radiator tech, the ultra-thin speakers are not only foldable, but portable by clipping together magnetically when you don’t need them. Connect to laptop via USB or with the supplied battery pack that uses 4 AAA batteries. Audio is available through a standard 3.5mm jack for flexible device usage. Available in black or red, the Traveler’s Choice speakers will start out in the UK early this summer.

Read More | NXT ]]> 2008-04-23T18:19:00-08:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q208-diy-usb-cut-cord-flash-drive/ Accessories, USB, Design, Misc. Tech, Storage It’s always fun to freak out your co-workers and this ought to do the trick. What looks like a cut cord is in fact a USB flash drive. A KingMax 1GB drive, USB cable, electrical tape, and gel-style 5 minute epoxy was used to create the device. DIY step-by-step instructions are available if you would like to create your own. As with all projects like this, you have to really be inspired, for if you buy the products to make it, you could actually end up with a cut cord and glue encrusted flash drive.

Read More | Evil Mad Scientist ]]> 2008-04-22T18:04:01-08:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q208-usb-4-port-mouse-hub/ Accessories, USB, Peripherals

We have a a mouse that looks like a mouse, and mouse pads with hubs, so it is only logical that someone came up with a 4-port hub that looks like a mouse. The plug and play USB 2.0 peripheral comes in pink, green, yellow, or blue and its four paws hubs can move 90º for flexibility. Weighing only 52g, the mouse supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OSX and Linux and comes with a price of $12.00.

Read More | brando ]]> 2008-04-21T18:04:00-08:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q208-vahakn-matossians-boomboy/ Accessories, Design, Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video Vahakn Matossian’s Boomboy can hang on my desk top any time. The loudspeaker is hand carved from walnut and has a bass duct running through his body and a Bowers & Wilkins driver. The prototype holds a pencil in his little fist, but you can substitute a cable or some earbuds. Vahakn claims he has a “loud voice and naughty temperament, slight drinking habit, good with the ladies.” We can vouch for the latter, although we wonder if the designer was describing himself.

Read More | Vahakn Matossian ]]> 2008-04-18T17:53:00-08:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q208-nintendo-wii-monitor/ Accessories, USB, Transportation, Video Games

Want to travel with your Wii? How about a Chinavision ultra-portable screen? All the Wii Monitor needs is an attachment of the base to the back of your Nintendo game system. With the ports on the back, you can keep all your USB accessories. There are also ports for a DVD player or another console. The 7-inch TFT LCD display has a resolution of 480 X 234 and built-In stereo speakers. It also has reverse/up/down picture control for mounting in your car or your weirdest gaming positions. The Wii Screen comes with a cigarette lighter adaptor at a price of $101.45.

Read More | Chinavision ]]> 2008-04-18T17:15:01-08:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q208-a-rubiks-cube-esque-wall-clock/ Accessories, Household, Misc. Tech It’s retro chic, it’s DIY…and it’s 100% cool. It’s the Do It Yourself Cubic Wall Clock, which we think bears more than a passing resemblance to the ever-maddening Rubik’s Cube. Just make sure the block with the clock hands is in the center… and the rest of the design is totally up to you! Comes with 12 self-adhesive colored plastic cubes that measure approx. 2.5 x 2.5”. Requires 1 AA battery. Perfect for the Rubik’s fanatic (we know you’re out there!), 80’s-lovin’ types or to just to add some major pizazz to your home. Available for approx. $70 USD.

Read More | Drink Stuff ]]> 2008-04-09T21:55:00-08:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q208-take-your-best-shot-at-the-usb-punching-head/ Accessories, USB, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Toys Hey, we’re all about gadgets that help relieve stress. With the USB Punch Head, your stress-relief actually becomes an interactive experience, thanks to the included software. Land a solid blow to the fake head, and you’ll actually hear sounds of pain emanate from your computer. Plus, the harder the punch, the louder the agonizing sound. You can even choose a photo to be shown onscreen, and special effects that reflect your actions. Not exactly Fight Club, but if it prevents your aggression from landing you in jail, we’re all about it. Visit the website to watch a rather interesting demo. Available soon.

Read More | Punch Head via Everything USB

Read More | Elecom (translated) ]]> 2008-04-09T17:24:00-08:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q208-glowing-electrical-socket-helps-save-energy/ Accessories, Design, Household, Misc. Tech

It’s happened to all of us….you leave for work, and an hour later you’re paralyzed with fear, as you can’t remember if you left the iron plugged in or not.  Not so with the Glowing Electrical Socket, which glows a lovely pink color when said outlet is drawing a current! It’s actually a very eco-friendly device, as you are reminded that some of your electronics may be plugged in unnecessarily – and therefore wasting energy. Plus it has an LED, which alerts you when the current is actually growing stronger. And if don’t want the socket to glow, there’s a button to turn that feature off. What’s not to love? Unfortunately, we could not find pricing info, so stay tuned....

Read More | New Idea via Geeksugar

With baseball season officially underway, we felt it was appropriate to delight fans with the Game Time Schedule Watch. It comes pre-loaded with the schedules for all MLB teams, so you’ll always know when, where and what time your favorite team is playing. It even has the results for previous World Series games. Want more? The watch can be updated every season! Just plug the included USB connector and download the info from the internet. Plus, the watch can bear the logo of your favorite team. A must-have for the die-hard baseball fan, it’s available for $100 USD. Go Yanks!

Read More | Collectibles of the Game ]]> 2008-04-09T01:13:00-08:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q208-knife-proof-t-shirt/ Accessories, Clothing, Design, Misc. Tech

We’ve brought you other crime-prevention apparel and gadgets in the past, such as the No-Contact Jacket and the Cell Phone Stun Gun. Joining the ranks is the meshy Knife-Proof T-Shirt. It’s made of “ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene fiber”—akin to the “aramid fiber” used to create body armor. With that caliber of fabric, we’re pleasantly surprised to learn the tee is also machine washable. The potentially life-saving tee will be available in Japan during June in both a short-sleeve ($190-$522 USD) and long-sleeve ($220-$590 USD) versions. However, the manufacturer, Nihon Uni, does not seem to have a website to order from.

Read More | Fosfor Gadgets ]]> 2008-04-09T00:05:00-08:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q208-click-to-your-hearts-desire-with-this-optical-mouse/ Accessories, Design, PC / Laptop, Peripherals Awwwww…why couldn’t we have come across this item before Valentine’s Day? Nonetheless, the USB Heart Mouse is still a great gift to show affection towards your loved one, any time of year.  The valentine-shaped peripheral is plug-and-play, has 3 buttons (including scroll wheel) and is optical, so no mouse pad is required. All for only $12 USD.

Read More | Gadget 4 All via Chip Chick

(Thanks, Fanny)

Read More | Gadget4all ]]> 2008-04-08T17:43:00-08:00 http://www.gearlive.com/news/article/q208-flash-drive-is-protected/ Accessories, USB, Misc. Tech, Storage

If you are worried about someone grabbing your flash drive and learning all your secrets, Doculock’s FP71-Flash is about as safe as it gets with its fingerprint ID. Once you initiate it, you can use it in different computers with no software driver or password needed. The drive will remember all user names and passwords for you. The 1GB FP71 is available for £32.88 (~$65.00.) There is also a 2.0GB not available at this time so contact Doculock to pre-order if that is the one you prefer.

Read More | Doculock ]]> 2008-04-08T17:32:00-08:00