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Tachikoma Tank Becomes RC Toy
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Internet, Misc. Tech, Toys, USB,
Cool toymaker Bandai has recreated the Tachikoma Tank from the popular anime series and video game “Ghost in the Shell.” The remote-controlled bot hooks up to your computer via USB and will read your e-mail, and write and carry out applications. The tank will also be capable of playing mini-games that Bandai will be developing in the near future. At a price of $199.99, it will be another excuse for you to stay on the computer. Look for its release in Japan around February.
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Gallery: Tachikoma Tank Becomes RC Toy
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PoV Webcam Can Be Handheld
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, USB, Cameras, PC / Laptop,
Ipevo will be releasing their USB PoV handheld webcam during the CES 2008. No more adjusting and readjusting that stationary camera, with this one you simply point and shoot. It can capture small details up to 4 cm with a VGA resolution and has an auto-white balance, mic, software built-in for visual effects and will work with Skype. Of course, if you are the type that needs both hands to type, you can always use the included clip/stand to keep it stationary for shots of up to 270º. Contact Ipevo for price and availability.
Read More | Ipevo (translated) via Everything USB
Gallery: PoV Webcam Can Be Handheld
Feel like Carpal Tunnel System is catching up with you more every day? Try the Far Infrared Thermal Patch for stress, achy muscles, or cramping. Hook it up to your PC by USB and its compact design issues 1.2 W of power at a temperature of 40 to 45º. Weighing only 30 g, we are thinking this might be nice for other body parts as well: our backs, our feet, our necks. This is quite a comfortable deal for only $22.00.
(Thanks, Fanny)
Read More | Brando
Gallery: Thermal Patch Eases Your Pain
Ever wonder what Santa does in his spare time (which, let’s face it, he has lots of)? Well apparently, he’s been taking drumming lessons, allegedly from the Little Drummer Boy, but we digress. Anyway, his enviable talents are finally on display via the USB Drumming Santa Claus. Just plug the cord into your USB port and…you guessed it…he starts drumming away to one of 5 built-in Christmas tunes. Plus, blue LED lights flash away to the beat of his drums. Love it! An adorable holiday gift or get one for yourself to decorate your cubicle and annoy
entertain your co-workers. Available for $18 USD. If Santa’s not your cup of cocoa, check out the equally talented USB Drumming Snowman instead….
Read More | Brando
Gallery: Rock Out with the USB Drumming Santa
Remember mixtapes? Not playlists burned to a CD, but real mixtapes on cassette, passed around among friends or maybe given to your crush. All the thought that went into choosing the songs, the agonizing over what to put on the cover, the finger crossing that the last track wouldn’t get cut off due to the tape ending… Mixtapes were awesome. Well, we’re not here to start a revolution (not a cassette revolution, at least), so here’s the next best thing.
The Mixtape USB Memory Stick has a capacity of 64 mb, which translates to about 12 tracks or 1 hour of music - just enough to get your point across musically. The stick comes packaged in a gift box designed to look like an honest-to-goodness mixtape. There’s even dedicated space to write out the track listing by hand, and spots to fill in To: and From:, so your BFF or crush never forgets who used those Phil Collins tracks to express their true feelings. Design house SUCK UK is responsible for this bit of retro brilliance.
Read More | SUCK UK
Gallery: Mixtape USB Brings Back the 80s
Video Players are Credit Card Size
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
Looking for stocking stuffers? These digital Mini-Video Players are also good for audio recording and playing, and include FM tuners and integrated speakers. With up to 8 hours of battery life, they have high-res screens and come in Neon M3 with a 2.4-inch screen, which is heat sensitive and will glow by touch and the Ice, with a 2.8-inch screen and brushed aluminum finish. Each credit card-sized device has 2GB storage, is chargeable by USB, comes with headphones, and has a MSRP of $99.99.
Read More | ThinkGeek
Gallery: Video Players are Credit Card Size
Our buds at Vavolo have come up with two new foods in their “Freshly Baked Series 2.” The Fortune Cookie holds either 1 or 2GB of flash storage, can handle both 1.1 and 2.0 USB, and comes in yellow, blue, or green. Their Chocolate Donut has the same features and is offered in many different
models. Both will work with Windows 98SEME2000XPVista, have maximal data transfer rate up to 480Mpbs, and can be yours for $29.99 or $49.99 apiece, depending on the storage desired.
(Thanks, Cassily)
Read More | Vavolo
Gallery: Dessert Comes to USB
Britney’s Worst Nightmare: Tengu Lip Syncs Everything
Posted by Jenny Lewis Categories: Accessories, USB, Toys,
Sometimes, sitting at my desk all alone at night, I wish I had some company. Someone I can interact with for a moment, then get back to work. Someone who doesn’t demand all of my attention, just a little diversion to clear my head. I do believe I have found that someone, and Tengu is his/her/it’s name.
A little buddy to plug into a USB port, Tengu reacts to sound. It lip syncs to everything from the music playing in the room to TV to the dog’s bark. Granted, there’s a little bit of a learning curve when it comes to things like music and voices, but as we all have witnessed, it seems everyone has a little bit of a learning curve when it comes to things like that.
Tengu is available now for $58.
Read More | Compact Impact
Gallery: Britney’s Worst Nightmare: Tengu Lip Syncs Everything
Transform Your Cell Phone Into a Web Cam
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smartphones, Internet, Misc. Tech, Wireless / WiFi, USB,
You can now have the capability of turning your cell phone into a Bluetooth or USB webcam for plugging into your laptop. Warelex’s Mobiola can screen capture you on Skype, Yahoo, YouTube, ICQ, AOL, and other IMs. The cam is compatible with Windows Mobile 5 and 6 devices including Smartphones, several Nokia phones, and some by Sony-Ericsson.The Mobiola is available for a free trial session for a week for up to 5 minutes at a time and is priced between $4.95 and $19.95, depending on your mobile phone.
Read More | Warelex
Gallery: Transform Your Cell Phone Into a Web Cam
USB handstrap also charges your phone
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, Smartphones, Misc. Tech,
Don’t you hate it when your cell runs out of juice…and your charger is back home? Well here’s something to consider: the USB Leather Handstrap. It’s an innocuous-looking, always-handy strap…that is until it’s time to charge your phone. Then, just slide the block down the strap, revealing both a USB cable that plugs into your computer, and a mini-USB for your phone. Now you’re ready to charge away! Measures 7” long x .3” Wide. The strap will not work with all phones, so make sure yours can be charged via USB before ordering. Currently on sale for $12 USD.
Read More | Everything USB via Gear Diary
