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Yamaha is becoming more technologically advanced, taking music a step further with its Disklavier Mark IV, an easy-to-use, yet advanced music entertainment system. Its features and functions are packed… MORE

Protective disc cases only protect our discs from breaking, but how can we protect our discs from scratching? Norazza has addressed that problem with the d_skin Protective Disc Skins. They're a fast… MORE

Get a load of this portable Lighting detector. It can detect lighting up to 40 miles away and would last for about 100 hours with 2 AAA batteries. It is sold for $79.99 at thinkGeek.com MORE

Zaptag is a water resistant USB flash drive for critical information such as your name, blood type, insurance information, and important notes like drug allergies. The price is roughly $80. n GearLog notes,… MORE

The U.S. Army is developing new weapons that use balls of plasma to confuse enemies. The concept would create a deflection force very reminiscent of Star Wars. New Scientist notes, "The device uses a… MORE

The Sahara TufTab is a hardcore PC that can withstand just about anything. Gearlog notes, "The Sahara TufTab i310XT is one of the first touchscreen tablet PCs to offer resistance to rain, dust, humidity,… MORE

The Pixel Watch is a modern polycarbonate piece of art available in pink, brown, and white. This nerdy timepiece is also waterproof up to 10 meters. Our friends at Gearlog note, "Besides displaying the… MORE

For $600 and $800 you can have your own iPod plated in 24-carat gold - proving that your music is as precious to you as gold. The iPods currently available in gold include the 8GB Nano and the 30GB or… MORE

Genius, based in Taiwan, has announced the world’s first Opto Mouse. What makes it unique is that it features a 1600 dpi touch sensor, replacing the scroll with a touch scroll panel, which allows the… MORE

Keep your hands and feet from getting burned when you steps into a tub full of hot water with the digital bath spout cover. This gadget has a large digital display and the colors make it easy to tell the… MORE

Instead of having a old fashioned watch dogs, get yourself a Roborior. With Roborior, you won't have to worry about feeding or petting. This infrared-sensor-equipped puppy will detect break-ins and snap… MORE

You may not recognize this gadget at first glance. You may think that it is a soap dispenser, special shampoo, or a candle, but the amazing truth is that it’s a water-proof MP3 player called The Juketower.… MORE

MPAA, FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft), FedEx and HM Revenue & Customs have joined forced to fight DVD piracy. Instead of using hi-tech sensors or sophisticated systems, they’re new approach… MORE

Metro is a concept laptop from Intel. It’s a one-inch thick laptop with Core 2 Duo processor, Bluetooth support, and WiFi and WiMax radios. It is charged through a wireless charging pad. The charging… MORE

Intel has officially launched a new platform which has been circling around the web for a while. The UMPC platform, also known as “McCaslin”, features two new Intel processors, the A100 and A110, and… MORE

Virginia Tech has started a program which may become the standards for all football programs around the world. They are taking the danger of head injuries incurred during football games which may have… MORE

Laws in Osaka prohibit humans from engaging in many immoral activities, including the recruitment of new customers into sex clubs. Fear not, technology has come to rescue. Sex clubs in Japan are now… MORE

Japanese BeatBots are one of the latest viral sensations. In less than a month, nearly a million viewers have watched this odd little robot dance on YouTube. This dacing robot was created by the researchers,… MORE

The USB Drum kit has six pads that mimic an actual arrangement of drums. Since it uses a USB, it doesn’t require a sound card or connector card. Unlike many keyboards and other instrument when you want… MORE

Vinyl still has a better sound quality than CD but where can you play it if your grandfather’s turntable won’t play anymore. Here is Stanton DJ's new professional turntable. The T.90 USB "offers a… MORE

Range Rover has launched a new model which includes built in bullet proof armour. Unlike most bullet proof equipment, this can be ordered directly from the manufacturer. MORE

Microelectrodes, planted in the bird's brains, are used by the Chinese scientists to control the flight of the pigeons. The scientists were able to force the birds to fly left and right or up and down… MORE

Having a lightweight riders means everything when it comes to horse racing. Same concept applies to camel racing in quatar. Because of that, in the early 1990s, kids as young as 5 and 6 were replacing… MORE

Cell Phone Flask looks like a regular cell phone but it's got capabilities other phones don't. It is made of stainless steel and itch about 5" long and can be filled up with 4 oz of your favorite drink… MORE

Viewsonic's VX2245wm has a built in iPod dock. It charges your iPod and streams your video and images to the 22" screen just incase you're tired of watching on the tiny screen of your iPod. Viewsonic… MORE

Matsushita Electric Industrial (producer of Panasonic) and Activelink have partnered with Kobe Gakuin University to develop a "power jacket" that helps rehabilitate paralyzed individuals with slightly… MORE

Have you taken a picture using your mobile phone but don't have the necessary hardware or cable connections to print it on a home printer? Pictavision Teleprints have your needs covered with mobile phone… MORE

Create a bust of your own head or start to ante up your building's security... The FaceScan III is a hard core 3D scanner that's a pretty good example of where technology is headed. MORE

If ladies love stilettos and guys like stereo equipment... then everybody should love stereo stilettos, no? MORE

Do your eyes need a massage? Yes they do! Well, now the Japanese have created a device to look after that problem. MORE

Now you can get tiny RFID chips that you can sprinkle just about anywhere. They can be embedded on currency or maybe even digested. MORE

It looks like Vista sales are falling short of expectations, and Microsoft is blaming pirates... er... maybe it's because nobody's using Vista at all! Arrghh! MORE

Class up your LEGO ring with a little Bling. The Forever Young Ring No.1 adds a shiny stone to an already cute design. MORE

If you liked the original Pink Panther show, you'll be happy to know that the original car is up for auction. The starting prices is $150k, so get ready to ante up. MORE

Worried someone will steal your iPod? The iPod safe lets you lock your iPod to a desk, or something else that won't move. That way you can share your tunes without sharing your iPod. MORE

Imagine, you're a burglar or an employee and you want to gain access to your companies building. What would you do if this building is guarded by an electric robot? Run like hell! The South Korean company… MORE