New Home Gadgets

iLuv already has a big amount of iPod docks under their belt, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t space for one more. The latest addition is the i399BLK which comes with BluePin II technology. What is the use of the so called BluePin? It is like an advanced bluetooth system, which provides a wireless signal up to 300 feet, close to 91 meters. Obviously, it is suppose to be used with bluetooth headphones, or alternatively, it can be used as a speakerphone. Along with the 2.1 audio system there is a digital clock, FM radio, and the ability to charge your ipod, among other features. The iLuv i399BLK Hi-Fi audio system costs $230. (Read the full post about ‘i399BLK: Another iPod Dock from iLuv’…)

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Are you an avid golfer who wants to fill up your head with everything golf, including golf course data from all over the US? If so, then the Never-Search for Golf software is perfect for someone like you. Never-Search for Golf is a golf course location guide, containing a complete and comprehensive array of golf course contact information, course data and location information… all mapped with unprecedented accuracy to verified coordinates. Designed to appeal to travelers desiring to locate and qualify a golf course in an unfamiliar area, and to golfers who want to expand their area of play. (Read the full post about ‘Never-Search for Golf’…)

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The developers of Summer Sports: Paradise Island, Digital Embryo, showed off their game to Geek.com today, at their PR agency’s offices in Midtown Manhattan. The Destineer published game aims to be a better looking, smoother playing Wii Sports–seeking to improve upon the tested formula with similar control schemes and a variety of outdoorsy summer games, such as basketball, volleyball, and even the U.S.-banned lawn darts! Read on to find out how this build handled and why you might want to keep it on your radar. The summer in paradise theme is a constant. From the get-go, you’ll hear breezy music and see Tiki statues and other sorts of tropical things. (Read the full post about ‘First Look Preview: Hands-on with Summer Sports: Paradise Island for Wii’…)

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Apple’s SDK may be surprisingly liberal, but the company is still keeping developers well under the thumb, forbidding the production of any music applications, according to the Inquirer. Preventing competition for iTunes is the obvious motive, but MSNBC writes that it’s because other music stores will want to apply their own DRM to the iphone:

"An iPhone version of Rhapsody or Napster is almost certainly out of the question, as both require software and digital rights management not compatible with Apple products. In more of a gray area are online streaming services like Last.fm, Pandora and imeem.

(Read the full post about ‘Apple: Thou Shalt Not Make iPhone Music Apps’…)

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So you don’t have an iphone, and neither have you made provisions in your monthly expenses to save up for one. What happens if you’re envious of your friends’ iPhones, and want a somewhat similar input system on your regular handset? This is where Dasur’s touch screen text input software for cell phones and PDAs come in. Whereas in a standard reduced size keyboard, the user must be very accurate in touching a specific micro-area representing the key, with ThumbKey the user simply presses in the vicinity of the required key and need not be concerned if the thumb touches other keys simultaneously. (Read the full post about ‘Dasur text input system’…)

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TiVo has announced that TiVo subscribers will be able to enjoy video content from the Internet directly on their TVs, courtesy of an updated version of the TiVo Desktop Plus PC software. Guess one of the home theater PC’s functions has now been transported over to a standard TV, and I would recommend having a large screen TV to enjoy this feature best. The TiVo application uses the popular Season Pass functionality on the TiVo service, helping customers search, discover and enjoy a slew of entertainment options without regard to the source. (Read the full post about ‘TiVo Desktop Plus PC software updated’…)

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Sanyo has released a new model for their Xacti handheld camcorder series, the Xacti CG9. Boasting of a 9.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, 40MB of internal memory, a 5x optical zoom and H.264 video codec. Sanyo is touting the Xacti CG9 as an entry level video camcorder. Hence the move from the usual Xacti CCD to CMOS, probably to enable Sanyo to put a competitive price to the Xacti CG9 since they are targeting the entry-level video camcorder users. But still, the CMOS sensor will produce decent quality videos and high quality still images as well. The Xacti CG9 also boast of 60/fps video recording capability. (Read the full post about ‘Sanyo unveils the Xacti CG9 handheld camcorder’…)

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A bad office can slow you down mentally. All that grimy and sweaty air seriously cannot be that good for your body. If you find your self in this office type problem then grab yourself a Portable Oxygen bar. The oxygen bar from O2 Innovations provides you with cleaner air which helps you to clear your mind. In the box you get a headset, aromatherapy from Bee Happy, Nose Hoses, filters and relaxation CD’s. The instructions recommend you use the Oxygen bar for 30 minutes to get maximum effect. (Read the full post about ‘Portable Oxygen Bar gets your Brain Working’…)

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Cozy microwaveable handwarmers Microwaveable Handwarmers are simply two hand-sized pillows filled with wheat grain that’s been infused with essential oils. Place the cushions in the microwave and in two minutes they are warm enough to slip inside your pockets or gloves. See price (Read the full post about ‘Cozy microwaveable handwarmers’…)

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Panasonic has introduced a new Lumix digital camera that offers a 3-inch touchscreen LCD. According to Panasonic, this is the first touchscreen LCD that has been released for a Lumix digital camera model. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX500 also features a 25mm ultra-wide-angle Leica DC lens, 5x optical zoom and 10.1-megapixels. The Lumix DMC-FX500 boasts of innovative features and intuitive design that will enable consumers to experience enriched digital photography and ultimately enable them to take better photos. Having two modes of operation, touch-screen and joystick, the Lumix DMC-FX500 can record HD video, adjust photo quality by touch using their finger or by using the Lumix stylus pen that comes with the Lumix FX500. (Read the full post about ‘Panasonic announces the Lumix FX500, first touchscreen Lumix camera’…)

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