Brother is more often synonymous with printers, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have their fingers dipped in other items. Take for instance, their latest range of releases that fall under the “Simply Stylish” series of P-Touch labelers. These devices enable users to explore their creative side when it comes to the labeling process, where the trio of them – the PT-90, PT-1090 and PT-1290, will feature multiple “Deco Mode” label formatting options, type styles and symbols that make them ideal for enhanced personal, family and home office labeling needs. When used in tandem with over 20 colorful tape options that will also include a quartet of new colors (Berry Pink, Lime Green, Satin Gold and Satin Silver), users will be spoilt for choice where customization and creativity are concerned.

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Visioneer is a well known name and a leader in intelligent document imaging solutions, having announced their latest device known as the Strobe 500. What is the STrobe 500, exactly? Well, it is a new mobile duplex color scanner that comes with a docking station that was developed with dual platform support for Windows and Mac operating systems. It will boast a 20-page automatic document feeder (ADF) alongside the capability to scan at 15 ppm/30 ipm. When left undocked, the scanner is still capable of operating via USB- or wall-power as a sheetfed scanner. As for its front feed slot, that is able to accept documents from letter/legal/A4 size to photos, receipts and plastic ID cards, basically anything that falls under its compatible size range.

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The name Tachyon might not ring a bell for most people, but in reality it has been dealing with durable, extreme helmet cameras for quite some time already. Their latest release would be the Tachyon XC Micro Helmet Cam that offers similar quality features found in the recently released 2010 Tachyon XC back in August this year, although it helps you save space as it will come in a smaller, more compact design. Touted to be the industry’s smallest helmet camera to date, it will boast features including water-proofing without the need for an external case, a patented shockproof design, a wide field of vision, alongside superior light-gathering ability. The XC Micro can also take pride in the fact that it is also the only helmet camera on the market which can accept the entire range of microSDHC cards, allowing you to store up to 32GB of non-stop footage at any one time. Thanks to its condensed size, you can easily take this around with you, making sure your adrenaline-rushing adventures are always caught on camera for posterity.

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Going green is more or less on the agenda of most companies, as that is the way forward to the future. The YoGen device is one that takes the eco-friendly route, offering off-the-grid charging for your devices while giving your arms a good workout. Yup, you’ve guessed it – it uses an unorthodox technique of a pull string, where the product is descibred as “produces a previously unmatched level of charging power when driven by the repeated pulling of a cord, in a way which somewhat resembles the action of a Yo-Yo.” No idea on how many pulls will it take to juice up an iPod, but it does come with a range of connector tips that will cater for a variety of devices. It will be available for $40 a pop after November 15th, making it a suitable stocking stuffer for your eco-friendly family members this coming holiday season.

Source: TreeHugger

The wildly successful Nintendo DS line has now entered its fourth iteration, with confirmation of the Nintendo DSi LL in the pipeline that is basically a supersized version of the camera-enabled DSi. After all, it gets larger 4.25″ displays on both top and bottom segments compared to the older DSi’s 3.25″, coupled with an extra, bulkier pen with a host of new colors to whet your appetite. Something tells us that Zune lovers might just fall for this since it comes in a similar dark brown color. Out in Japan later this November 21st, it will come with a trio of built-in games, retailing for roughly $220 after conversion which makes it pricier than the Sony PSP-3000 but cheaper than the PSP Go. Do you think the DSi LL will be able to take off in the same manner as its predecessors?

Source: Wired

We all know that Mother’s Day has long zipped past us, but that does not mean that you cannot shower mom with a gift for the rest of the year, do you? Of course, when it comes to a gift like a vacuum cleaner, mom might raise an eyebrow or two and wonder whether you are indirectly telling her to clean up after your mess, but not when it is the BISSELL PROlite Multi Cyclonic Vacuum that we’re talking about here. This unit will feature all the power of a full sized upright vacuum, albeit coming in a sleek and lightweight design which makes it a snap to tote around the home, moving from room to room without breaking too much of a sweat and developing unwanted biceps in the process.

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If you’re a self-sufficient person and want a tool that does nearly everything whenever you head out to the great outdoors, the BodyGard Self-Powered Emergency Tool seems to be a suitable match. After all, you never can tell when an emergency situation might develop, making this device all the more useful to have around as it doesn’t have to rely on a power outlet to provide juice since it has an integrated hand crank for you to generate power as and when required.

The flashing red light, panic button and motion activated security alarm help to protect you from harm – at home, while biking, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting and boating. If you get lost, the compass and signaling mirror can help you find your way or lead others to find you. There’s even a built-in storage compartment for pills, matches and other small items. The BodyGard Self-Powered Emergency Tool also has a FM radio with easy-to-read LED display with backlighting and automatic scan function. Perfect for listening to emergency broadcasts and weather during crisis situations.

You can pick up the BodyGard Self-Powered Emergency Tool for $19.99 from ThinkGeek.

Want to own what is touted to be the smallest flying R/C device to date? The Mini HoverDrone is your cup of tea then, where it will impress virtually anyone who lays eyes upon it. Boasting a diameter that won’t surpass that of a silver dollar by much, you get a lone propeller at the bottom that helps it hover in the air, spinning and flashing its blue LED to attract attention simultaneously. A simple slider control makes way for up-and-down movement, making it a snap for virtually anyone to control it in an instant. $19.99 is the asking price for this small miracle.