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Wireless Speaking Cooking Thermometer

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Wireless / WiFi,

Speaking Thermometer Getting ready to grill this weekend? The Wireless Remote Cooking Thermometer comes in two parts, one for the unsuspecting steak and the other for you to hang onto. It displays the temperature and boldly announces when it is almost done then completely cooked. Water-resistant, it features a backlight for those late night bashes and needs 2 AA and 2 AAA batteries (not included.) The thermometer will keep your party from being a complete burnout for $69.95.

Infrared Duck Hunter With Gun

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Toys,

Now you can literally play Duck Hunt with this new game. The flapping duck will fly around your room or yard while you commence to shoot it down with your miniature infrared gun. Hit it three times and you have dinner. Charge your prey for 10 seconds and you will get about 30 seconds of flight, unless you down it first. The set needs 3 x AAA batteries (not included) to perform and comes at a price of $55.96.

Duracell My Pocket Chargers

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video, USB,

Get extra energy on the go with Duracell My Pocket Chargers. Use them with your cell phone, BlackBerry, MP3 player or any other device that uses AA batteries. The portable chargers give you 24 hrs. of usage and come in a two pack with 2 Coppertop batteries and connector cable. The PowerSource Mini has a lithium-ion battery that can be charged by AC, car DC, or PC USB port. Each is available for $19.99.

Bluetooth Optical Mouse With Case

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Peripherals, Wireless / WiFi,

This mouse likes to travel. Arriving in its own carrying pouch, the 500/1000 dpi Bluetooth V2.0 Optical Mouse has a working range of 10 meters, can toggle the DPI setting with a simple button and works with all Bluetooth capable PCs, Macs, laptops, and ultra-portables. Powered by 2 AAA batteries (not included,) it comes with a user’s guide in English and free shipping with its $19.98 price.

Plasma Belt Clip

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Misc. Tech,

Plasma Clip We dig those old plasma displays and now you can wear one. The Plasma Belt Clip has two settings, always on or sound sensitive, responds to touch, needs 2 AAA batteries (not included) to run, weighs a mere 5 kg and comes with a clip to attach to your belt or clothing. We would suggest the latter, but it might just be a decent ice breaker at parties. The clip will be available for £12.99 (~$19.00) beginning in June.

Aqua Sounders Waterproof Speakers

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video, Wireless / WiFi,

Aqua Sounders are waterproof, wireless, floating speakers for your pool, jacuzzi or bathtub that have Ultra Bright LED Mood lights to make the experience more than just your average dip in the water. Listen to up to 10 hours of music with battery power (not included) with a 150 ft. listening range. Add up to 10 more speakers to share the music (also sold separately) all over your yard. Each carries a MSRP of $149.95.

HP 3-Year Enviro Series Batteries

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: PC / Laptop, Storage,

Enviro Battery HP has just released laptop batteries that are guaranteed to last 3 years. Their Enviro Series has Boston-Power technology and is equivalent to a 6-cell battery. It is compatible with HP’s Pavilion dv4, dv5, dv6; HP HDX 16; HP G50, G60, G61, G70, G71; Compaq Presario CQ40, CQ45, CQ50, CQ60, CQ61, CQ70 and CQ71. At a price of $149.99, the company offers 24/7 phone and email support. The battery will also be available to customers when purchasing new PCs.

USB Rechargeable Batteries

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Storage,

How literally and figuratively green is this? The device is both a re-chargeable battery and USB charger. The single pack comes with one battery and charger for £17.95 (~$ 25.00.) The double pack includes a double charger and two batteries for £24.95 (~$35.00) and will fit into one USB port. The description doesn’t say how long a charge takes or how long the batteries will last, but hey, you always have an extra port, don’t you?

Chinavasion Desktop GSM Phone

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Design, Wireless / WiFi,

You want a cell phone but maybe you can’t get out of the standard phone groove. Chinavasion has a desktop wireless GSM phone. It can do everything that your standard mobile can and in addition has a large numeric keypad and accepts a standard SIM card. The dual band mobile phone can run off a wall plug or built-in battery that will last for about 2 1/2 hrs. talk time and about 48 hours standby. The CVFK-M13 phone has a very cool feature of dialing without lifting the handset and a price of $77.61.

USB Tranquility Fountain

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Misc. Tech,

Say “ohhmmm.” Fill the Tranquility Fountain with water and attach to your PC or laptop, then take a few minutes to chill. Connectible by USB or 2 AA batteries, the fountain comes with colored stones and a USB cord. At a size of 18 x 13 x 13cm, you can get your private Zen for £9.95 (~$14.00.) Just don’t get so far into your meditation that you place the fountain a bit closer to your keyboard or computer than is safe.

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