I’ve noticed trends in electronic musical instruments to play air. Some of you may have seen certain type of electric drumsticks that can make drum sounds if played in the air, and I believe we’ve already covered the Guitar Hero Air Guitar Rocker.

The piano has been getting the short end of the stick when it comes to the air instruments market. Fortunately, there is the Piano Hand, gloves that allow the user to create a tune by just tapping the fingers.

I looked all over and tried to find more information on the Piano Hand, but I could find very little information on it except that you can choose from about eight instruments. I tend to get suspicious about new products about these, and raise a bunch of questions.

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If you are having issues with waking up overly groggy and want nothing more than to stay in your warm bed every morning.  Then you might try an alarm clock like this.  It waits to wake you up until you are almost awake or already awake.  Which means you won’t be dead asleep and will be more likely to wake up nice and refreshed.  Now that’s only if it occurs just before the time the alarm is set for.  Otherwise, it will wake you up at the regularly scheduled time.

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I don’t think I can ever really understand the need to make USB drives shiny and then attach them to a chain so you can wear them around your neck.  I realize they are trying to make technology fashionable to wear, I just don’t see it happening for the general public.  Especially when they create a USB drive that has that overly cheap colored gold painted onto it.  It’s just not really a thumb drive that screams class.

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Business travelers who travel a whole lot will definitely find that a pair of noise canceling headphones can go a long way in helping them maintain their freshness after a particularly long flight, drowning out ambient noise so that they can have a great time snoozing before they touch down at their destination. Sony offers this option in the form of the MDR-NC500D, touted to be the first set of digital noise canceling headphones in the world.

Up until now, all noise canceling headphones have been built on analogue technology but the MDR-NC500D headphones use digital processing and advanced artificial intelligence to more accurately block unwanted noise in different environments. Sony MDR-NC500D headphones virtually eliminate low frequency ambient noise, whether the wearer is listening to music or just seeking some peace and quiet, and they automatically switch between three different noise canceling modes to provide the best results for different environments (aircraft, office, or bus). With large 40mm drivers and with an in-built Digital Noise Canceling Software Engine the headphones also deliver excellent quality sound reproduction.

Good thinking on Sony’s part to include an adapter for connecting the headphones to an aircraft’s entertainment system so that you can enjoy your in-flight movie with greater clarity compared to other passengers. The MDR-NC500D is able to last for up to 16 hours before its AA batteries die out.

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You know what they say - if you happen to need brakes while skating or blading, chances are you’re a n00b as seasoned veterans find alternative ways of stopping their momentum even when making their way downhill. For those who do not have that much confidence just yet, there is the SkateBrake Kit that can be retro-fitted onto just about any skateboard for $109.95. This kit includes :-

• Complete SkateBrake truck assembly
• 76mm hand cast P.U. ABEC-1 speed bearings
• 2″ diameter disc brake pads
• 2″ diameter rotors
• 42″ long brake cable
• Brake grip hamdle with wrist strap
• Complete front truck assembly
• Riser Pads
• Hardware package
• Hand Grip Clip
• Cable Clip

Are you still young enough to afford breaking a few bones while going downhill? If so, the SkateBrake Kit is definitely right up your alley.

When it comes to tough notebooks, only one company comes into mind for most people - Panasonic and their range of Toughbooks. The name itself gives the game away, I suppose, and today we have major updates to the Toughbook line, spearheaded by the thin and light F8, the T8 which is a tablet alternative that you can use as a bullet proof shield (I jest, but you get the idea on just how tough it is) as well as the extremely portable W8 that targets those who are always on the go. The common denominator would be the number 8, and the 8 Series Toughbook mobile computers will all feature the Gobi 3G mobile broadband solution courtesy of Qualcomm that allows one to remain connected to high speed mobile Internet no matter where they are.

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Everyone wants to do their part in going green these days, and part of the deal is to quit driving around in gas guzzlers - something Americans are guilty of with their muscle cars which pump out way more horsepower than required, just because of bragging rights and wanting to go one up on a neighbor whom they don’t like. Those who are more level headed would think of getting a smaller capacity engine in their vehicle purchase, or even go fully electric if viable. Chrysler could make that happen with their new GreenEcoMobility Peapod electric car, shortened to GEM Peapod.

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ViewSonic isn’t exactly a brand name that is associated with high end AV equipment, but then again they have been in business for quite some time already for a very good reason - offering enough bang for your buck. The latest LCD TV from ViewSonic would be the N2201w, and this 22″ looker offers more than just high definition images in your living room - it also packs in two other functions for added value for money. Retailing for under the $500 price point, the N2201w also features an integrated DVD player (if only they threw in a Blu-ray drive instead) that is located on the side of the TV as well as PC capabilities.

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