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Festoon Beta – for Skype and GoogleTalk

November 7th, 2005 by Keith in Miscellaneous Gadgets, Software

Festoon Beta

Skype has been one of the leading voice conference software, downloaded by millions over the world. In addition, Google, introducing GoogleTalk, has recently rise up to challenge the other Internet Messaging (IM) clients, such as MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger and ICQ. Currently, MSN, Yahoo and ICQ offered video chats, but GoogleTalk and Skype are lacking in this area. Nonetheless, Santa Cruz Networks has developed Festoon, a form of plug-in to allow video and sharing in Skype and GoogleTalk.

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Logitech G15 Keyboard

November 7th, 2005 by Keith in Audio/Video Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets, Gaming Gadgets, Miscellaneous Gadgets, PC Gadgets

Logitech G15

Offering gamers an unprecedented level of in-game information, challenge and experience, the Logitech G15 keyboard is state-of-the-art programmable and controllable device, designed especially for gamers. As the first keyboard in the G-series family, the Logitech G15 is equipped with built-in auxiliary LCD display, 18 programmable keys, and packaged with advanced software, making it easy for customising commands for every different game. The adjustable-tilt, backlit LCD can be programmed to display vital in-game information, or data from other applications, without interrupting game play.

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Whiskas Cat Bed

November 4th, 2005 by Anita in Miscellaneous Gadgets

catbed
If your cat as fussy as most and do not enjoy sleeping the normal dull cat bed then your meticulous little friend is sure to love the new Whiskas Cat Bed.

Any cat will love the stylish look and appeal of this cat bed. All cats absolutely love small places and their own time to be left alone. Giving your cat their own unique one of a kind bed will have them purring and eating out of your hands in a matter of minutes instead of the other way around.

Even the finickiest cats love spending their catnaps in these wonderful and comfortable beds designed especially for them. Your cat will be the top cat among all the other neighborhood cats in the area with this innovative, sleek and wonderful designer bed for cats. This unique cat bed is made from durable and easy to clean plastic. As a matter of fact, all you have to do is wipe and it is clean. It will give your cat many hours of cozy comfort with the soft and slink double-sided faux fur. The faux is machine washable so you can always keep your cat’s bed clean and fresh smelling, unlike the litter box.
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See in the Dark with Lighted Slippers

November 3rd, 2005 by Al in Miscellaneous Gadgets, Wacky Gadgets

Torch Slippers
Okay you’re lying in bed listening to your favourite tunes on your pillow speaker when you realise there’s one last thing you need to do before getting your daily shut eye.

Your bedroom floor is littered with toys and gadgets which combined with the fact you had a few beers earlier means navigating to the bathroom without injury or gadget breakage is going to be a challenge to say the least.

Introducing Lighted Slippers to the rescue.

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NASA World Wind 1.3

November 3rd, 2005 by Keith in Miscellaneous Gadgets, Software, Tech News

NASA World Wind

I am sure most of you would have watched Star Wars before. Imagine finding yourself landed on a foreign land, or looking through the most powerful tracking system over your screen, overlook an area over a piece of land. This is what NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) World Wind has in for you. With NASA World Wind, installed users can view the moon in 3D image, with Clementine data and full place names.

According to Patrick Hogan, World Wind project manager at NASA Ames, this was the first of its kind, exploring the moon in 3D interactive environment, created by World Wind.

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Watch Live TV on your PSP

November 2nd, 2005 by Al in Audio/Video Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets, Gaming Gadgets, Miscellaneous Gadgets

Locationfree

I wanted a PSP (PlayStation Portable) before and after reading a press release from Sony I now want one even more (shame I’m a bit skint). Sony announced today that the PSP firmware version 2.5 includes Locationfree application support .

Locationfree has been around for a while now (though hasn’t really taken off that much in the UK yet) and allows you to control, listen to and watch your media collection on a variety of devices.

In the past I’ve found Locationfree a bit limiting to which devices it could be used with but with support for the PSP that is certainly about to change.

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WinZip 10.0 Is Here

November 2nd, 2005 by Keith in Miscellaneous Gadgets, Software

WinZip 10.0

One of the most popular compression utility in Windows is here again. WinZip International LLC. has announced the released of its latest software, WinZip 10.0. The software maker has significantly improved the usability and functionality of their latest release.

According to the product information, an improved compression technology was introduced in WinZip 10.0 that allows users to create even smaller *.zip files, hence save storage space. In addition, sending *.zip attachments in emails will also be faster. WinZip 10.0 further introduces a new Explorer-style view, making it easier to manage multi-folder zip files. Some other features include the ability to create split (multi-volume) zip files during compression, automatic update checking, and support for Windows XP 2 Attachment Manager, a function that helps users protect their computers by warning them of potential malicious zip files prior opening.

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Scorpion 200 Spray and Stun Gun

November 1st, 2005 by Anita in Miscellaneous Gadgets

stungun

How many times have you had to walk to your car in a parking garage after dark, walk home from a school function in the evening, or traveling through a crowded area in the twilight hours? Any of these times you could have been attacked. You never know when danger may be lurking in the bushes outside your home, office or even after a ball game at school. When an attack occurs seconds count, you may not have time to wait on the police or any one else for help. Protecting yourself against these life-threatening possibilities is the best way to ensure your own safety.

The Scorpion 200 Spray and Stun Gun could save your life or the life of a loved one. This great gadget gives you two powerful non-lethal defense mechanisms in one life-protecting gadget.
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