Last summer, we reported that Spider-man 3 broke the record for the most successful opening weekend. I’ve just heard that this record has been broken by The Dark Knight, which is on the verge of becoming the best superhero movie ever.

I’m sure a lot of you saw it over the weekend. Some of you might have been greatly impressed by the Batpod, director Christopher Nolan’s take on the classic bat-cycle, without the sidecar for Robin. The Batpod was designed by Nathan Crowley, the same man who designed the Tumbler from the Batman Begins.

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Not too long ago the Croissant Wrist Rest made its way around the net, coming with a fresh bread scent.  However, this latest wrist rest is definitely way cooler.  First of all, this squishy little frog can be hooked up to your USB port and to activate the pretty lights.  Nothing is cooler than a squishy glowing frog, it’s just the rules.  Although, it does look a little morbid, since it looks more like a frog that was recently run over by a truck.  Well maybe not a truck, probably just some evil little kid with a wagon or something equally small and fatal.

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Most blood pressure monitors we know are portable devices that are wrapped around your arm before it gets to work – this one does the same albeit with a slightly different approach. It comes with a detachable wireless display for optimal viewing.

This is the only blood pressure monitor that transmits measurements to a detachable wireless display that can be positioned up to two feet from the main unit for optimal viewing. Easier to use than wraparound cuff models, your arm rests comfortably in the enclosed cuff which inflates with a push of a button. The monitor uses the oscillometric method of measurement to record blood pressure readings accurate to within 3mmHg and pulse rate accurate to within 5%. The LCD panel shows diastolic and systolic blood pressure in 7/8 high numerals, as well as pulse, date, and time; LEDs alert you if blood pressure readings fall outside recommended levels. The display stores up to 90 readings for two people. Six AA batteries (included) provide cordless operation for about 150 readings, or the unit plugs into AC with an included adapter.

I guess I’ll need one of these if the Dow Jones continues to plunge each day, as I see my favorite stocks go south and I remain stubborn to the bitter end. The Wireless Display Blood Pressure Monitor retails for $199.95.

Motorola has made its intentions clear with this new Bluetooth headset in Korea known as the H680 Female, targeting 50% of the world’s population. It comes in a gorgeous design, measuring a diminutive 41mm x 18mm x 12mm while weighing just 12 grams. It connects via Bluetooth 2.0 +EDR, ensuring crystal clear conversations at all times. You will be able to pick up the Motorola H680 Female from Korea for approximately $80 – not idea if it is readily available in other parts of the world though.

Source: AVing

Folks who own the Wii – the top selling console in the US for this generation, will soon be able to look forward to newer accessories that are supposed to enhance the gaming experience. InvenSense has a hand in these new updates this time round, shipping its IDG-600 multi-axis MEMS rate gyroscope in mass quantities to Nintendo for use in its Wii MotionPlus accessory. What’s the Wii MotionPlus, you ask? Well, it is an add-on peripheral that connects to the bottom end of the Wiimote, using both an accelerometer and the original sensor bar for a more comprehensive tracking process that results in a more accurate reading with each swing of your arm. In an upcoming title, Wii Sports Resort, a brief demonstration has showed that the Wii MotionPlus allows a player to throw a disc through the air and control the angle of flight, opening up new possibilities when gaming.

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iPhone/iPod touch fans take note – there is a new dimension to the Remote application that seemed to have been overlooked by many. Apple themselves have done virtually nothing to promote such a feature either, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t useful or interesting to look at. The iPhone or iPod touch will be able to be used as a keyboard in lieu of the hard-to-use on-screen non-QWERTY keyboard as your Apple TV keyboard. Best of all is, the typing is reflected on the TV screen itself so that you know exactly where you’ve gone wrong with a wayward finger or thumb.

Source: Crunchgear

Sony will be rolling out the PlayStation PlayTV service in the UK when September 10 comes about, and this news was confirmed by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe president David Reeves at E3 last week. For those who are not in the know, the PlayStation PlayTV is a digital TV recorder that works well with both the PS3 and the portable PSP, enabling you to record whatever’s showing on TV while having your fun with games. Of course, with Internet connectivity via Wi-Fi on the PSP, you will also be able to watch live TV broadcasts on the PSP.

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The TOYTI wireless home entertainment system from Korea not only keeps everyone happy and distracted from the cares of the world, it also functions as a parental content controller, a set top box, a media extender and a portable TV.

The TOYTI comes with a 10.2″ LCD monitor (16:9 wide) and a base station that connects directly to any audio/video source and transmits the signal right to the monitor using the latest wireless network standard technology 802.11g @ 2.4GHz. (The maximum usage distance is 35m; limited by obstacles or other interference to the wireless network.)…”Kids Safe” Function TOYTI’s “Kids Safe” mode allows you to keep an eye on what the kids are watching Just click the Kids safe button on the set top box and watch on the 2.5″ screen!

Paranoid parents might want to look into the TOYTI as a solution when it comes to managing whatever’s going on inside the house, although I’m not sure just how much it will cost for an average-sized home.

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