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This is the MicroLink dLAN Audio device. It is able to stream music through electrical sockets at 192kbps quality. One end is plugged into a wall and connected to a PC via ethernet cable, the other end is plugged into a wall outlet and connected to speakers across the house for sexy streaming music. This…
My 9-month-old son has one of these sippy cups that changes color to tell me when his milk is too warm. And now with SmartLid technology we can all be treated like infants! The Lid is brown when it’s off the cup. When it goes on a hot drink, it turns red. (Red means danger…
I was on the fence about talking about Sony’s DRM mess but things are cropping up that make it sound a little creepier than it originally sounded, which means it’s really, really creepy. Basically, this is a “media player” that ensures that you’re only using Sony’s system to view content on their DRM protected CDs.…
Yep, the rumors were true: Cingular and RIM have announced the launch of the BlackBerry 8700c, the first EDGE-enabled BlackBerry handset. The new and faster QWERTY wonder packs quite a punch, what with features like an Intel XScale PXA901 CPU, a 320×240 pixel resolution 65k color TFT LCD screen, Bluetooth, quad band, 64MB flash memory,…
We’re still researching the scoop on this thing, but apparently Panasonic has just released a 65 inch HD-ready plasma screen for its Viera lineup that comes with both SD and PCMCIA card slots. The Panasonic TV-65PV500 will supposedly display in both 1080i and 720p formats, plus you could also record MPEG4 video footage from the…
So these aren’t really techy, but we here at Gizmodo love our cooking gadgets so these gingerbread cookie cutters definitely got our attention. And who could blame us—they’re anatomically correct! Bake a batch of these for your next party, and wait for the inevitable dirty jokes about eating the frosting off the little gingermen. Almost…
This pretty little thang you see is the latest USB key from I-O Data. The “Totebag” is a bit different from normal USB drives though, because aside from storing either 256MB, 512MB, or 1GB of your personal data, it also will lock up your PC when removed so no one can use it. Just install…
The other day I was out in a garden helping someone plant a bunch of flowers and seeds. I was on my knees for a good hour and when I got up, my knees were hurting bad. Today I came across this insanely silly looking, but obviously useful garden stool that attatches to your butt.…
Sony stinks at making media software. Sorry, but it’s true. The feature set always sounds right on, but the interface and functionality is a nightmare. So there is a lot riding on the release of this new PSP Media Manager application. The goal is to let PC users easily move content such as music, photos,…
If you’re like me, you’re a real tough guy. You walk down the street struttin’ your stuff, you spit on the ground, hell, you even bring out your neighbor’s garbage for them on Sundays. So that’s why when I was busy kicking ass and taking names today, I was ecstatic to see Ford makes a…
SenaCases, makers of high-end leather cases for techy gadgetry, have come out with a new line of cases for the iPod nano, a “LeatherSkin” model plus a “Magneticflipper” model, not to be confused with the “Flipperinatunanet” model. iPod cases tend to be a dime a dozen these days, but these look to be a luxury…
Nokia’s at it again, first announcing that it expected the smartphone market to double in the next year, then launching three new phones to help things along. All three phones will be part of the upscale N-series line, including two new multimedia phones and one able to get mobile TV. Chief Executive Jorma Ollila spoke…
In a move to force us to get all our media and communication services from just one source in the future, Sprint Nextel has announced a deal with Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox Communications and Advance/Newhouse Communications. This new “wireless joint venture” will now allow you to bundle your wireless service along with your cable,…
Proporta sent me their iPod mini crystal case and I was anxious to try it out as I haven’t found a good case for my mini yet. It’s made from durable polycarbonate plastic so it won’t break, shatter, scratch, or die for the most part. I dropped my mini once and the screen is a…
I’m actually surprised to see this massive push in Japan to prevent underage smoking, considering even the dogs tend to have a pack of cigarettes tucked away somewhere. But I guess they’ve finally decided to join the rest of the world in cutting down. And in an even bigger move than any we’ve seen here…
Well, GPS maker Pharos finally got their act together. This GPS features a 3.5 inch touchpad color display, an 512MB SD card, voice navigation, traffic updates, Outlook Syncing, and rechargeable batteries. This is the first GPS unit out of Pharos running Windows Mobile. The Traveler line of GPS units from Pharos also feature a super…
Friend of Gizmodo, Noah “Sand Bag” Shachtman, just rolled out a massive piece on robotics in the war zone. He talks about all the goodies: robotic arms that place incindieary charges, Warlock radio jamming systems, and the men and women who risk live and limb to keep convoys and patrols safe on the ground. Excellent…
Thanks everyone for entering the Shure E3G Giveway Contest. We got almost 10,000 entries, an impressive number by any standard. Stay tuned for future giveaways including a free pony rides, tummy rubs, and balloon animals made by our own Multi-Talented Intern, Travis. Be sure to visit Shure to check out their super-sexy audio ear buds.…
Ok, this isn’t brand new, but I can’t help just throwing it in because it’s just, well, so great. Are you lazy? Fat? Hate going to the gym? Well, the EnterTrainer heart-rate monitor is for you! Just strap it onto your chosen fitness device (stairmaster, treadmill, bike, lover, etc.) or just place it on the…
Last week we got a tidbit from the Nintendo Revolution crew announcing that the console will be launched simultaneously around the world (as opposed to the Xbox 360 which will launch Nov 22 in the US, Dec 2 in Europe and Dec 10 in Japan). Now, from an interview with Nintendo Europe Director of Marketing…