By Luke Anderson Remote control automobiles are great, but unless you get one of the costly gas-powered ones, its hard to find one that stands out from the rest. At the end of the day, they all still just drive around on the floor, some faster than others. If you’re looking for a car that won’t […]

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Remote control automobiles are great, but unless you get one of the costly gas-powered ones, its hard to find one that stands out from the rest. At the end of the day, they all still just drive around on the floor, some faster than others. If you’re looking for a vehicle that won’t break the bank and does things a little different, look no further than the Air Hogs Zero Gravity Micro R/C automobiles.

Sure, these aren’t quite as huge as your average R/C vehicle, but then again your average R/C car can’t drive on the ceiling either. These awesome little 6-inch cars use a powerful fan to keep themselves attached to whatever surface they’re driving on, including walls and your ceiling. You can pick up one of these for $44, which doesn’t seem too bad if it can really drive on the ceiling.

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By Andrew Liszewski If Antiques Roadshow has taught me anything, it’s that people will pay ridiculous amounts of money for the smallest bit of nostalgia, which is probably why something as massive as this Classic Storefront Rocket Ride available from Hammacher Schlemmer comes with a $10,000 price tag. (Instead of the nickel it would have cost […]

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If Antiques Roadshow has taught me anything, it’s that people will pay ridiculous amounts of money for the smallest bit of nostalgia, which is probably why something as massive as this Classic Storefront Rocket Ride available from Hammacher Schlemmer comes with a $10,000 price tag. (Instead of the nickel it would have cost you to ride it back in the 1960’s.) In its defense though, the Rocket Ride is an authentic unit that has been absolutely refurbished to its original say including the tapered nose cone and retro space travel graphics. And thanks to a new electric motor, the ride still works care about it used to, providing the passenger with a thrilling minute of rising, diving and banking motions. The working handlebars can be used to control the speed of the ride, and the unit also includes ‘realistic’ rocket and countdown-to-launch sound effects.

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By Andrew Liszewski If you spend your days on a busy street corner preaching to the masses at the top of your lungs, you’ve probably noticed that people tend to ignore you more often than not. But don’t worry, I’m sure they care what you have to state, it’s probably just that they can’t hear you […]

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If you spend your days on a busy street corner preaching to the masses at the top of your lungs, you’ve probably noticed that people tend to ignore you more often than not. But don’t worry, I’m sure they care what you have to state, it’s probably just that they can’t hear you over all the hustle, bustle and traffic. So might I advocate this Orator’s Briefcase that will not only bring an added level of professionalism to your rants, but will also ensure that everyone in a block’s radius will hear your message thanks to a 20-watt amplifier and dual 4-inch speakers.

With the briefcase open you also have a pop-up lectern on which to organize your notes, and it comes with both a handheld condenser mic that can be attached to a gooseneck arm, as well as a 3/4-inch lavalier mic that clips to your tie, lapel or collar of your t-shirt. A control panel on the side of the briefcase allows you to make adjustments to the volume and tone, while line-out ports make it simple to hook up to external speakers or provide a feed to a recording device. You can get one from Hammacher Schlemmer for $349.95.

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By Andrew Liszewski While those light-up shirts that respond to sound or wireless networks might get you the odd look or the occasional chuckle, the Love Meter T-Shirt has the potential to get you a lot more. Apparently the concepts of love and proximity are interchangeable, so as you move closer to another person wearing one […]

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While those light-up shirts that respond to sound or wireless networks might get you the odd look or the occasional chuckle, the Love Meter T-Shirt has the potential to get you a lot more. Apparently the concepts of love and proximity are interchangeable, so as you move closer to another person wearing one of these shirts, the ‘love meter’ will actually increase, and as you move away, the ‘love meter’ drops. I suspect that unless you buy two of these shirts you’re not going to stumble across someone else wearing one on a regular basis, and if you’re concerned about other people getting too close for comfort, you can always switch it off or yank out the battery pack before the ‘love meter’ fills up.

At about $44 from LazyboneUK.com the Love Meter T-Shirts are a bit on the costly side, not to mention that the manufacturer seems to have lifted the idea from the 8-Bit Dynamic Life Shirt that ThinkGeek already sells.

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By Andrew Liszewski Besides dropping in price, digital picture frames have advanced quite a bit over the past few years. The resolutions and image quality have definitely improved, and instead of having to rely on a small set of buttons or a cramped remote for navigating through hundreds of photos, they now feature intuitive touch screen […]

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Besides dropping in price, digital picture frames have advanced quite a bit over the past few years. The resolutions and image quality have definitely improved, and instead of having to rely on a small set of buttons or a cramped remote for navigating through hundreds of pics, they now feature intuitive touch screen interfaces. On the other hand, touch screens usually means your display ends up covered in fingerprints, which is why Kodak’s latest model, the EasyShare P520, features something they call the ‘Quick Touch Border’ which is basically a touch-sensitive strip that runs around the perimeter of the LCD. The UI can be navigated using just the touch border, and like the iPhone, it even allows you to swipe your finger across the bottom to easily scroll through your pics.

Other features include a USB port and dual SD card slots for expanding your storage space (I’m not sure how much memory the frame actually comes with) a 5-inch LCD color screen that uses ‘Kodak Color Science’ for “vibrant colors and crisp detail” and your choice of silver, red or white frames. It should be available sometime in September for $79.95.

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By Andrew Liszewski Most teens can’t wait for the day when they’re old enough to drive. I was just the opposite. In fact, it was my parents who eventually forced me to go to driver’s ed, which turned out to be a really crappy way to spend a Summer. I’m pretty sure they just wanted another […]

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Most teens can’t wait for the day when they’re old enough to drive. I was just the opposite. In fact, it was my parents who eventually forced me to go to driver’s ed, which turned out to be a really crappy way to spend a Summer. I’m pretty sure they just wanted another driver in the home, but not having to drop me off or pick me up all the time was also a huge incentive. So if you’re in a similar situation, and are getting exhausted of serving as your kid’s personal taxi driver, installing this novelty taxi meter in your automobile will probably encourage them to reconsider taking public transit.

It attaches to your dashboard via a set of adhesive strips, and while the meter does keep a running total while you drive, instead of requiring a cash payment when you drop your children off, it comes with a set of ‘forfeit cards’ which feature unique payments like “tidy your room” or “make father a cup of tea.” I think the embarrassment factor of just having this installed on your dashboard is enough to discourage your children from harassing you for a ride, and getting them to help out around the home is just an added bonus. You can pick one up from Gizoo for about $18.

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By Luke Anderson If you’ve an older laptop, there’s a good chance that you can’t take advantage of newer add-on cards. Since the introduction of the ExpressCard slot, many manufacturers have been focusing on creating products that fit the newer standard. Since many people still have only a CardBus slot, this ExpressAdapt adapter will likely […]

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If you have an older laptop, there’s a good chance that you can’t take advantage of newer add-on cards. Since the introduction of the ExpressCard slot, many manufacturers have been focusing on creating products that fit the newer standard. Since many people still have only a CardBus slot, this ExpressAdapt adapter will likely come in handy.

This is a simple adapter, meaning that it won’t need any additional software or drivers. The $45 adapter is a bit steep, and depending on what type of card you’re adding, may not be worth it. If you’re using it to add something like a wireless adapter to your notebook, you might as well just save up your money for a newer laptop, as you’ll probably be sinking almost $100 into an aging personal.

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By Jonathan Kimak This conceptual headset, named the Nike FeelFree, uses binaural beats to stimulate the brain in a variety of ways. Binaural beats are a combination of two tones at slightly different frequencies. One tone is presented and heard by one ear while the second tone is presented and heard by the other ear. The […]

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This conceptual headset, named the Nike FeelFree, uses binaural beats to stimulate the brain in a variety of ways. Binaural beats are a combination of two tones at slightly different frequencies. One tone is presented and heard by one ear while the second tone is presented and heard by the other ear. The user must have stereo headphones on for the binaural sounds to have an effect.

Depending on the frequencies, the binaural sounds emitted can help with meditation, focus, learning and sleeping. The FeelFree will have adjustable settings for each of those functions. The aim is for an individual to wear this for a period of time during their activity of choice and be able to get the maxium beneficial effect from it. The frequencies for concentration, betweeb 13 and 40Hz, are also linked to arousal, so be careful where you select to study.

I’ve a CD that uses binaural sounds mixed in with relaxation sounds that is meant to stimulate the brain into a meditative mode without the need to spend 20 years sitting atop a mountain. I haven’t used it often enough to state whether it actually works or not though. The FeelFree would not use music or hamper your hearing as it would conduct the sounds through the bones in your head.

I think it would be quite cool if this ever got made.

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By Luke Anderson If you’re ever looking for a way to show off your individuality in the workplace, you could always redecorate your cubical in some sort of tropical theme. If you’re not that outgoing, there’s always the option of buying a fancy USB flash drive. These Folderix drives will definitely turn a head or two. These […]

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If you’re ever looking for a way to show off your individuality in the workplace, you could always redecorate your cubical in some sort of tropical theme. If you’re not that outgoing, there’s always the option of buying a fancy USB flash drive. These Folderix drives will definitely turn a head or two.

These sleek folder-themed drives come to us from the Art. Lebedev Studio, which is most noted for their extremely costly (and awesome) Optimus Maximus keyboard. Sure, these drives aren’t as cool as a keyboard with little LCD screens, but they’re still not too hard on the eyes. They’re a bit expensive though, as a 4GB model will run you $55.

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By Andrew Liszewski If you’re like me and truly hate the annoying wires connecting your MP3 player to your earbuds, you’ll like these wireless alternatives from Sennheiser. While they’re no where near as small as a set of wired earbuds, they’re definitely the most discrete wireless models I’ve seen to date. Instead of Bluetooth, they actually […]

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If you’re like me and truly hate the annoying wires connecting your MP3 player to your earbuds, you’ll like these wireless alternatives from Sennheiser. While they’re no where near as small as a set of wired earbuds, they’re definitely the most discrete wireless models I’ve seen to date. Instead of Bluetooth, they actually use the Kleer Corporation’s digital transmission technology, and while it works in the same 2.4 GHz range as BT, it actually grants for the transmission of uncompressed CD-quality sound.

They do require you to carry a transmitter with your MP3 player (or any device with a headphone jack) but that seems to be a minor inconvenience. On a full charge the transmitter will last for about 10 hours, while the earbuds will last for about 3 to 5 hours. However, they come with a special carrying case that has a built-in battery of its own allowing you to fully recharge the earbuds up to 3 times. All in all the only real dealbreaker I have the ability to find is the $499.99 price tag from Amazon.com, and unfortunately it’s a big one.

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