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Thanko wireless AV streamer

September 18th, 2007 by Edwin in Audio/Video Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets, Home Gadgets, Spy Stuff

thanko-streamer.jpgThanko has released a wireless AV streamer that comes with a transmitter which helps you hook up to the source and a receiver that connects to the destination screen, suggesting that virtually all AV equipment are compatible with it. Heck, you can even use this to create your own home monitoring system by hooking up a standard video camera to survey a particular section in your home while relaying images to a TV in your bedroom. Each $85 purchase comes with an infrared receiver and a remote control that sends commands over the 2.4GHz wireless connection.

Source: Digital World Tokyo

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Exit Sign Color Hidden Camera

September 17th, 2007 by Edwin in Audio/Video Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets, Home Gadgets, Office Gadgets, Spy Stuff

exit-camera.jpgThe next time you see the Exit Sign, be more wary. It could be a color hidden camera for all you know. This universal AC only camera comes equipped witha high power 2.4GHz transmitter to transmit captured images wirelessly up to 2,500 feet away. Check out the specifications below.

  • Image Sensor: 1/4″ Sony CCD
  • Resolution: 380 Lines
  • Min. Illumination: 1 Lux
  • Lens: 3.7mm Wide Angle
  • Power Required: 12 V DC/110V AC
  • Great for those who want to protect their property (especially commercial ones), but I’d strongly suggest against picking this up for your home. After all, how many people have EXIT signs having over their doors at home? The Exit Sign Color Hidden Camera retails for $431.99.

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    Spyglasses for the paranoid

    September 11th, 2007 by Edwin in Spy Stuff, Wacky Gadgets

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    Ever got that feeling that somebody else is just looming behind you, but when you turn around, there’s nobody there? This pair of $10 Spyglasses provides the answer.

    These ordinary looking sun glasses have a unique feature…you can see behind you. They have a special coating that allows you to look straight ahead and still see what is going on behind you. A great novelty item.

    If you’re paranoid enough about having somebody trail you all the time, I must say getting a pair of these is imperative.

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    Spyglasses get cool, but expensive

    September 5th, 2007 by James in Audio/Video Gadgets, Spy Stuff

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    There’s a great scene in Mission: Impossible (starring Tom Cruise) where he puts on a cool pair of glasses that have an invisible spy camera built into the lenses. As he walks into a foreign embassy, the video is streamed live to his cohorts who monitor his progress.

    Well, spyglasses haven’t evolved to that point, but at least they’ve reached a point where the glasses are fashionable, rather than an homage to “Revenge of the Nerds.” But sadly, in this case, spytech with fashion sense also translates into a drain on the pocketbook. But we all must suffer to look good, don’t we? Even today’s spy has to carry off the look. And we can credit the Brits for making it happen. Spycatcher of Knightsbridge is offering a personal digital video recorded with sunglasses that have a built in camera.

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    Phonak Invisity ushers a new era

    August 29th, 2007 by Edwin in Audio/Video Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets, Spy Stuff

    phonakinvisity.jpgThe Phonak Invisity holds the honor of being the first in-ear RF receiver in the world.

    The Phonak Invisity is the smallest – and only – in-the-ear-receiver in the world. Discreet prompting allows the production process to run smoothly and more economically. You can choose between 2 different devices. You can now program and or reprogram your invisity receiver, set your required frequencies and adjust audio level and other features at your discretion.

    Guess this is the little invisible earpiece that could, operating up to 13 hours before the batteries are exhausted. Super spies and mothers who want to know their children better can always look out for one of these.

    Source: Red Ferret Journal

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    Dream gadget for Peepin’ Toms

    July 20th, 2007 by Edwin in Home Gadgets, Spy Stuff

    peephole-reverser.jpgThis Tactical Door Viewer was specially developed with assistance from those involved in the law enforcement industry, and is used to evaluate potential hazards that are located behind dwelling doors. Of course, while it can’t see items from extreme angles, at the very least it helps law enforces have a look at the situation inside the room without running the risk of alerting anyone inside. The Tactical Door Viewer fits most common peepholes in the U.S., especially those found in apartments, condominiums, and houses. It is extremely lightweight and simple to use. You can pick one up today for $88 – hopefully bellboys in hotels won’t have a field day with these!

    Source: Spygadgets

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    Samsung’s SPD-1000 speed dome camera

    July 16th, 2007 by Edwin in Audio/Video Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets, Home Gadgets, Spy Stuff

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    If you’re currently on a lookout for an interior speed dome camera that is meant for indoor use, the Samsung SPD-1000 ought to fit the bill very nicely. It comes with a 10x optical A/F zoom lens and provides accurate focusing whenever zoomed in. In fact, even vivid images can be captured at 100x zoom, and with 128 preset settings for automatic monitoring, you will always get the clearest picture possible. Monitoring can be set to large areas and different sectors (a maximum of 6). No idea if this is suited for art galleries and museums (they probably have a much more sophisticated system in place), but it would do mighty fine in a huge mansion.

    Source: FarEastGizmos

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    Valuables stored in a can of soup

    July 11th, 2007 by Edwin in Home Gadgets, Retro Gadgets, Spy Stuff

    campbell-can-safe.jpgAt first glance, this can of Campbells soup might look pretty ordinary, but it is actually a safe that lets you store your petty jewelry without making it look like a prime suspect during a burglary. This will probably be the last place the thief will want to check, unless he is famished and has a love for canned soup. You ought to be able to store a fair amount of dough inside in rolls, so the £12.49 investment is well worth the price in terms of safety. You can also choose from the WD-40 or Sprite can safes.

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