Tag: gadget
Lindy launches 3 port FireWire 800 repeater hub
Lindy has announced the launch of its 3 port FireWire 800 repeater hub that will allow users to connect two FireWire peripherals to a computer at up to 4.5m in distance. The hub can be used to connect FireWire devices…
Don't miss a blinkin' thing with the BlinkCam
It hadn't bothered me before I read an article that claims the average human loses 192 hours of visual sight time to blinking during their lifetime. Actually, it doesn't really bother me now either – I'd rather have properly…
Vote for Europe's top gadget
Welcome to the first European Gadget of the Year award. Confused? Well don't be. It is EuroVision for gadget lovers, except of course without Terrry Wogan's irritating commentary or Scandi metal bands. We have teamed up with the top European…
Curse of the money-saving gadget
JD has written a great personal account on his "Get Rich Slowly" blog about the curse of money-saving gadgets – the innovative pieces of high-tech gear that are bought, used a few times, and then promptly put in the corner…
Zappit virtual ping-pong reaction game
Here's a neat little portable game designed for two players. Zappit is a virtual game of ping-pong played between two people on a 'cool looking hand held device'. Player 1 serves. A red light darts across the LEDs towards the…
Drinking water goes hi-tech with HydraCoach
Forget using an ordinary water bottle, or keeping a mental tally of how many cups of water you've had during the day. You can now ensure that you get the right amount of water for any type of activity…
LINDY introduce USB audio adapter for VoIP users
LINDY have introduced their USB 2.0 Audio Adapter which they're aiming at VoIP users who want to make and receive calls independently of their main sound system. Instead of having to switch between headsets and speakers, users can set up…
NAMM 2007: Line6 unveil Floor POD Plus guitar effects unit
Line6 have added to their POD range with the Floor POD Plus, which they say unites the timeless sounds of the POD 2.0 with a greatly expanded set of premium effects. The road-ready package has 32 amp models, 16…
NAMM 2007: Alesis USB Mic Podcasting Kit
Hot on the heels of Behringer's USB podcasting kit comes this offering from Alesis. The kit comes with a high-quality USB microphone providing 16-bit/44.1-48kHz audio, and plugging straight into your computer. There's also monitoring headphones, Audacity recording software, and a…
NAMM 2007: M-Audio's KeyRig 49 USB keyboard
M-Audio showed off their 49-note KeyRig 49 USB keyboard at NAMM 2007. Plug-and-play installable for both Windows XP and Mac OS X, this 49-note, synth action keyboard features an assignable modulation wheel, pitch bend wheel, volume slider, assignable octave…
