Flashlights spend most of their lives sitting idle… while the batteries lose their charge.  So, that one time when you go looking for the flashlight in an emergency it is dead.  You could charge the batteries, but that takes hours.  That was then… the 5.11 Tactical UC3.400 Light For Life (that really is the name) solves all of these problems.

The flashlight uses a ultra-capacitor to hold its electrical charge and only takes 90 seconds to fully charge.  The charge will last for about 90 minutes of light… and can be charged over 50,000 times.  The Life For Life flashlight will be available early next year for about $170.

If only I could get this technology in my iPhone.

Cables Unlimited announced that their wireless USB adapters are for sale and are "easy" to use.  They aren’t exactly cheap at just over $80… but I love the idea.  Only negative I see is that they don’t handle wireless power… so no webcams, etc…

No special software is necessary, it’s as simple as plugging one adapter into your computer’s USB port and the other into the USB port on the device up to 30 feet away, and letting your computer recognize the connection just as it would if there was a USB cable there.

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Lately the new Ducati’s styling take some getting used to.  The Hypermotard, Monster, and now the new Streetfighter are 1/2 ugly.  I thought it was just me… but the more Ducati folks I talk with either love or hate the new looks.  Ducati’s latest… the streetfighter has some funky design elements but will have to see one in person before I make up my mind about it landing in my garage next my MH900E and Hypermotard.

The bike comes in the standard flavor and the "S" model which has Ohllins suspension, forged Marchesini wheels, and Ducati Traction Control (DTC).  Both models have the Desmo 1098 motor.

See more pictures here and make up your own mind…

Sorry, but the awesomely bad sales pitch for a stupid watch that calculates your “hang time” simply floored me:

Up until now, you just thought you were killin’ it. With the Tech 4 O Air Pod, now you’ll know your going huge. Stop frontin’ and start provin’. Record your airtime for your last 15 jumps, and compare with other snowboarders to prove who really rules the park!

In addition to the badass description, this watch also has the word “Pod” as part of its name, so you know it is “the shite”. Comes in black and orange. As a bonus, I added a scale that shows where wearing one of these lands you in the real world.  Yours for $87.98.

I love this one… a mouse that fits inside of the card slot on your laptop… and recharges while it is plugged in to that slot as well.  The mouse uses Bluetooth so no need for an additional dongle.  Best idea I have seen in quite some time… should be a contender for product of the year.

Yours for $107 here.  Video after the break.

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I grew up in Florida and 3 out of my 4 beach cruiser bikes stolen… no joke.  The initial shock of coming out and finding your bike, which was locked up, gone sucks big time.

Finally a smart lock… appropriately named the SmartLock.  The SmartLock works like a normal lock in that you wrap it around your bike and a fixed object.  The fun starts when someone tries to cut the lock as it is filled with compressed air and liquid dye.  Ready for the bummer… the lock is still in concept phase… but will hopefully make it to market.

Ever wanted to share a movie on your iPhone or iPod with friends but didn’t want to have a group crowded around the tiny LCD screen?  If so… check out the PK-101 PICO Pocket Projector by Optoma.  The PK-101makes it easy to share images and videos from just about any mobile device… and it can project up to 60-inches!  Not cheap at $430… but super cool.

• Easily share photos and videos from mobile devices
• Project images on any surface
• Ultra-light at 4 ounces including battery
• Image size up to 60 inches
• Vivid 1000:1 contrast ratio
• DLP Pico technology
• LED light source lasts over 20,000 hours
• Recharge battery conveniently via USB or included AC power adaptor

Check out videos of the gadget in action after the break.

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