Disney’s most famous character, Mickey Mouse, will make yet another appearance in the world of MP3 players, and this time it comes in the form of the iRiver Mplayer. This MP3 player actually has the form factor of Mickey’s head in 3D, and looks as though a trio of balloons have been tacked on top of each other. The unmistakable Disney logo is located behind, while the volume control is located on one ear with track changing buttons situated on the other ear.

If you have always wanted to pinch Mickey’s ears, getting this iRiver Mplayer would give you that opportunity. There is no word on its pricing, although we do know that it will see action in Asia later this month. I must say the design is rather unwieldy, and you would have a pretty hard time trying to stuff this down your pockets.

Source: DAPreview

Looking like a mix between good ol’ R2D2, a lamp and a golf ball, here comes the Robocco from Asahi.
As you might have guessed from the title, this robot’s only task is related to beer: it should take one out of its belly, open it, and pour it in a mug. And this is what it does.

Initially only available as a prize for a contest, it is now on sale at CScout Japan.

It can hold a sixpack (of standard cans) in its refrigerating belly.
At the press of a button, a can will be lifted, opened and poured into the mug.
The whole operation will be accompanied by incessant nagging and lots of text on its display.

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While LCDs offer a much better viewing experience when compared to phat CRT monitors, they certainly don’t come up tops if there ever was an award for efficiency. Clairvoyante aims to change that notion by thinking of a fix, and the result of the company’s brainstorming is the PenTile RGBW display. According to Clairvoyante, this new display will be able to help both notebook and cellphone batteries last up to 50% longer, giving devices the ability to last the distance. Here’s a little trivia - the “W” in the PenTile RGBW stands for white, which means you not only get red, green, and blue subpixels in each pixel, there is also a white subpixel within.

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The power of thought is truly one of the Holy Grails of the 21st century as scientists and researchers all over the world work to come up with a computer interface that responds to thought, making it possible for virtually everyone and anyone to make use of a computer. Imagine the bed-ridden and homebound updating their blogs and websites without the need to even lift a finger. While that premise is truly interesting and would be beneficial to most people, a seamless working model have yet to be introduced. This does not mean we are further from the goal though - on the contrary, big steps have been taken in this rapidly evolving field, with the Neural Impulse Actuator being the latest prototype in line that responds to the power of thought. While it remains a gaming peripheral at the moment, translating it into a working environment would be pretty simple in principle. The Neural Impulse Actuator is currently being showcased at Computex Taipei 2007.

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If you’re a proud owner of a flat screen high definition display, getting this Robotic LCD/Plasma Mount would be a prudent course of action. After all, it ain’t a joke aligning the HDTV to suit your viewing angle that changes every time you plant your backside down on a different spot. For too long have you been a slave to the stationary TV, it is now time to turn the tables. This Robotic LCD/Plasma mount can extend, tilt, and swivel to cater for the most optimal viewing spot in a room.

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Ben Heckendorn has long kept the gaming world entertained with his many modifications of video game systems, and expectations have been building up for quite some time now concerning his commercial project. Is it a new handheld, or could it be a modification to turn the Wii into a portable system? Unfortunately, the answer is none of the above. Benheck’s (as he is affectionately known) latest foray is a gaming headset known as the Audio FX Pro 5+1. This USB headset might look old school, but it comes jam packed with interesting features.

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U.S. Army troops have the advantage of using the Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles (SUGVs) in the battlefield as these diminutive robots double up as their eyes, ears, and potentially triggerfingers in tight situations. These robots are relatively cheap (considering the huge budget the Army has) and can be considered as disposable, enabling ground troops to check out the next corner or even hotspots without putting their lives on the line. What makes everything so surprising is the fact that there is no million dollar research involved when it comes to controller the SUGV - instead, the humble Microsoft Xbox 360 wireless controller will do just fine.

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I-O Data has recently unveiled a spanking new designer LCD display that comes with the ability to handle HD video from both computers and TVs. This 24″ LCD monitor is known as the MF241X and can handle more than full HD resolution (which stands at 1080p), boasting a vast array of inputs that is capable of accommodating virtually most video sources. What you get includes a couple of HDMI inputs and a DVI input with HDCP encryption.

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