16, Jun 2008
New JVC Victor HDD Camcorders

  JVC Victor has some new HDD camcorders coming out in August, the GZ-HD30 ($999.95) and GZ-HD40 ($1,299.95).  The cameras will have the following specs: 1,920 x 1,080 recording capability microSDHC memory card slot 1.8″ hard drive used Records in AVCHD and MPEG-2 formats Auto Light, Focus Assist, and Manual…

16, Jun 2008
Gas Injecting Knife?

Not sure why you would need something like this… but it is a cool gadget and must have a very real purpose… I guess.  The WASP Knife  ($379.95)is made to stab, something or someone, and then inject 24g of compressed gas.  Ummm… ok. “Since World War II, the military has…

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13, Jun 2008
ICON A5 Folding Airplane

The year is 2008 and I still don’t have my Jetson’s Jet Pack! However by 2010 a versatile and safe, personal airplane may become a reality. The ICON A5 is a new Amphibious Light Sport Airplane poised to become a serious contender in this exciting new field. Today you can…

10, Jun 2008
WiFi Shoes?

  Yep!  WiFi Shoes… these high tech sneakers named “A step in the right direction” are a prototype for wifi hunters.  The shoes will display the signal strength of the nearest wifi hotspot, and can scan up to a 50 meter area.  Seems wifi finders are being integrated into everything……

10, Jun 2008
iRiver Volcano T7

The new iRiver Volcano T7 sure packs a ton of stuff into a DAP player that looks like a simple USB memory stick.  Here are some of the features: 2GB or 4GB OLED Display USB 2.0 slim port Reads MP3, WMA, ASF, OGG audio formats FM Radio (recordable to unit…

9, Jun 2008
3G iPhone Coming July 11th – Starting at $199

No surprises here… Steve Jobs announced today, at the WWDC 2008 event, that the 3G iPhone will be out on July 11th.  From a “size and weight” perspective… not a ton has changed.  The 3G iPhone is 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.48 inches (vs 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.46 for…

9, Jun 2008
Clothes Washing Machine – Works With One Cup Of Water

Smart folks at Leeds University have found a way to wash a full load of clothes with only one cup of water.  Not to mention the clothes come out, practically, dry.  Not too surprising since you are only using one cup of water… I spill more than that on myself…

6, Jun 2008
Oregon Scientific ATC5K And ATC3K Action Cameras Coming Soon

  Out with the old, ATC2K, and in with the new ATC3K and ATC5K action cameras.  The cameras are waterproof and shock resistant like the older model but have a wider viewing angle and new CMOS sensor.  The cameras run on AA batteries and can accept up to a 4GB…

6, Jun 2008
Lil’ Guppie Multitool

You gotta love multitools, so much goodness in such a small package.  The Lil’ Guppie by Columbia River Knife Tool company (CRKT) is unique design with just the right amount of tools.  The Guppie has a knife, flat head and Philips screw driver, an adjustable wrench, carabiner, and bottle opener. …

5, Jun 2008
Looks Super Nerdy – Looks Fun

First thoughts are related to the high level of dorkiness associated with wearing the Ninja gear… then I started wondering the last time I saw Ninja’s with guns.  I guess you aren’t supposed to think about this stuff too much.  “You can shoot your mates with soft velcro balls and…