Gadgets

Skinput aims to turn your body into user interface

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Skinput is a development project that aims for the user to touch their body to operate devices such as mobile phone and mp3 players. Still in its development stages, Skinput is a collaboration between Carnegie Mellon University and Microsoft and works by using an armband that incorporates sensors which measure the pressure, speed and force [...]

Panasonic DMC-FT2 camera – rugged and tough

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

Panasonic has introduced a new camera to its Lumix range, the DMC-FT2 which is designed for active outdoor use. Perfect for those who like to wrestle bears and wash with sandpaper, the DMC-FT2 is waterproof up to 10 meters, shockproof and is freeze-proof up to -10 degrees C.
The DMC-FT2’s case is reinforced with toughened glass, [...]

Retro iPod dock – the iTeufel Radio

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

This rather nifty retro looking iPod dock, the iTeufel Radio is a great addition to any household and an ideal alarm clock to wake you up in the morning. Wrapped in a stylish walnut veneer, the iTeufel Radio not only plays and charges your iPod but is also a radio alarm clock.
Delivering excellent sound via [...]

Doodle Track Cars – race on your own customised track!

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Doodle Track Cars are ideal for anyone, even big kids and brings together the old art of toy racing with race tracks that you make yourself. These fantastic cars come with a blank play mat and marker so you can draw your own racetrack and what’s more, once you’ve finished the cars will race on [...]

Annoy your friends and family with the drum kit keychain

Friday, February 5th, 2010

Fancy annoying your friends, while creating music and learning a new skill? Well you can with the drum kit keychain. Great for messing about, the drum kit keychain plays six different drum sounds including bass drum, floor tom, snare, rack tom, hi-hat and crash cymbal when you tap it.
The drum kit keychain play authentic [...]

Kitchen Gadgets – The Dualit 2 Slice Toaster

Monday, January 18th, 2010

The Dualit 2 slice toaster is the smallest in the range, but still provides the style and functionality you would expect from Dualit. Originally built for the commercial market, Dualit 2, 3, 4 and 6 slice toasters have now become popular for many households all over the world.
The Dualit 2 slice toaster features a defrost [...]

FAIL – Unbreakable mobile phone gets broken by BBC reporter

Monday, January 11th, 2010

As you may be aware the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is on at the moment, with manufacturers from all over the globe showing us what we will be using in the next couple of years. A couple of the big things at this year’s exhibition are 3D Televisions and touchscreen internet tablets, but [...]

Go-ped Know-ped Push Scooter

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

The Know-ped is the push version of the super popular Go-ped range that includes various petrol, electric and human powered scooters. Voted by the Gadget Show as the best push scooter on the market, the Know-ped is handcrafted from aircraft grade materials and is ideal for the more stunt/physical type of rider.
In keeping with the [...]

Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

Do you want the latest Guitar Hero game but can’t afford to stump up £70 for it? There is another way to show off to your mates with the Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt from ThinkGeek. This colourful t-shirt has a picture of a guitar on it which you can actually play! Featuring all of the [...]

LaCie Starck Desktop and Mobile Hard Drives

Monday, October 26th, 2009

French designer Philippe Starck has designed his latest hard drives in collaboration with computer peripheral manufacturer LaCie. Starck first designed a range of hard drives for the company over a decade ago and his latest creations come in two sizes; a desktop hard drive and a mobile hard drive.
First up is the LaCie Starck Desktop [...]