GeekAlerts

One of the reasons why I usually decline invitations to go on video chats or conferences with my friends is because my room is usually messy. I just prefer to go on voice conferences or just do plain old chat instead. If that’s one of the main reasons why you avoid letting people view your [...]

Back when I wasn’t as into instant messaging and chatting, (or rather, back when I was still more of a noob), I always used to find it puzzling whenever I saw or heard people use “lol” or “rofl” or “lmao.” They definitely don’t make any sense and they’re not words, obviously. It was only when [...]

I had this classmate in college who had a habit of talking in chat speak. She’d say things like “LMAO” or “K, thanks, bye,” which makes sense in a way because she’s always IM-ing with her boyfriend (they have a long distance relationship.) So when I saw the LOLMagnetz, I immediately thought of her. The [...]

OMG, check this out. It will make you LOL and say WTF. For those of you who talk in internet speak in the real world, these Chat Pillows will now do the talking for you.  It brings a whole new meaning to the phrase pillow talk.

Star Trek fans and internet chat fans are gong to love the Star Trek USB Communicator.  This USB device allows you to chat online with your friends via Skype, MSN, AIM, or iChat.  This officially licensed replica communicator even makes the “chirp” sound when flipped open and has 21 other sounds effects.  With its built [...]

Fans of M&M in general and M&M gadgets in particular, like these christmas lights and these singing ornaments, can now add a USB web camera to their line of candy inspired gizmos.

At 6 pm GMT today, we will try to break the record for most users online at Qvaq, so please come and join the fun. You can also help spreading the word at Twitter and at Facebook. Thank you very much for your support!

Qvaq is the name of a new web application for online discussions and collaborations in real time. The site is created by me and a fellow worker.

Looking for an alternative to the previously covered Retro USB Microphone and the Retro Wireless USB Microphone? Here’s a new retro computer mic that might be just the ticket.

Tiny gadgets are popping up like mushrooms on a rainy day. Yesterday we wrote about this DV Camera and this USB Microwave Oven – both the smallest in the world. And today we have this new and ultra slim foldable USB web camera.

This heart-shaped USB 2.0 compliant web camera will give you a 640×480 resolution at 30 frames per second. Simply clip the cam on your monitor or let it stand on your desk.

This chat friendly, as in good when you are using Skype, MSN and other communication software, USB mouse features a detachable microphone and a built-in speaker.