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StarScreen Social Backdrops

Hazel Chua — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 01:23:47 +0000

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 [...]

Text Speak Mugs

Hazel Chua — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:22:14 +0000

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 [...]

LOLMagnetz

Hazel Chua — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:22:57 +0000

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 [...]

Chat Pillows

Conner Flynn — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:06:14 +0000

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. They are made to look like speech bubbles, which [...]

Star Trek USB Communicator

James Kelly — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 16:06:02 +0000

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 [...]

M&M Webcam

Robert Birming — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:52:35 +0000

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. Product Features M & M M9CC1 USB Web Cam. Helps users stay in touch. Fun & functional. Great way for users to see [...]

Record Attempt at Qvaq Today

Robert Birming — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:43:17 +0000

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 About Gadgets

Robert Birming — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:48:05 +0000

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. The default post mode is very simple, pretty much like IRC. For more options, simply switch to ‘extended post’. This gives you text format features, video embedding and [...]

USB Retro Microphone

Robert Birming — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:58:39 +0000

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. Features: Driverness, plug and play Special design for chatting over MSN, Skype and singing over internet High quality microphone with noisy cancellation, prefect voice recorder High-performance [...]

Ultra Slim USB Webcam

Robert Birming — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:07:52 +0000

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. Features Compact size, suitable for notebook Foldable design Video conferencing/recording/still image capture/security [...]

Heart-Shaped USB Webcam

Robert Birming — Fri, 15 May 2009 10:48:14 +0000

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. The left side of the web cam is rotatable to be a heart shape. It is designed with a microphone and a touch [...]

USB Mouse with Microphone and Speaker

Robert Birming — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:40:04 +0000

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. It connects to audio sources via a standard 3.5mm audio input cable. Features: Optical sensor 800dpi USB interface Built-in Speaker Detachable microphone design Support Window 98/ME/2000/XP Dimension: 70 x [...]

USB Condenser Microphone

Robert Birming — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:18:23 +0000

This high quality condenser microphone, equipped with a noise cancellation feature, will make a nice option when you want something better than your built-in computer mic. Features: Special design for chatting over MSN, SKYPE and singing over internet Noisy cancellation High quality microphone, prefect voice recorder Conveniently set with the help of stand High-performance microphone [...]

Chat Plates

Robert Birming — Sun, 04 May 2008 14:53:04 +0000

“Don’t talk with your mouth full” – maybe that’s what inspired Japanese designer Ikuko Nakazawa to come up with this nice set of porcelain plates. Quirky and charming, these plates were designed to resemble conversation bubbles from manga, or Japanese comics. This set of three plates features one large plate and two smaller plates and [...]

Retro Style USB 2.0 Webcam

Robert Birming — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:12:36 +0000

Remember that cool looking retro style webcam from last year. Now you can get the same type of web camera, but with a brushed metal design. Features: Sensor: CMOS hardware with 13MP, 1/3-inch CMOS image sensor USB 2.0 interface Resolution: 288L Manual external focus adjust Brightness: auto-detect control Picture format: 640×480, frame rate: 30 fps [...]

3 Megapixel Auto Focus Webcam by HP

Robert Birming — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:41:54 +0000

HP has announced their new cool looking Elite webcam, featuring a 3-megapixel sensor with autofocus and lots of other goodies. Some of the highlights include: HP Instant Chat button: press one button to automatically launch your preferred Instant Messaging program* and your webcam controls (Magic-i). ArcSoft Magic-i: enhance your video conferencing experience with fun special [...]