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UCLEAR Helmet Communicator HBC120 Snow Review

James Kelly — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 15:32:50 +0000

Last week GeekAlerts introduced you to the UCLEAR HBC120 Snow Helmet Communicator, and you’ve already read about the HBC100 Communicator, so this week we are going to give you a review of the HBC120 Snow. If you are not familiar with helmet communicators, you have nothing to worry about. UCLEAR provides good directions and their [...]

Cool Cordless Phone from Pioneer

Robert Birming — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:12:06 +0000

TF-FN2000 is the name of a new series of minimalistic and future retro looking cordless phones from the Japanese consumer electronics company Pioneer. The 2.4 GHz phone weighs about 325 grams, features up to six hours of talk time and it is available in three different colors: red, black and white. Other Features Include: Phone [...]

World’s Smallest Walkie Talkie

Robert Birming — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 22:21:18 +0000

This walkie talkie is said to be the smallest one in the world, which might as well be true, since those walkie talkie watches usually aren’t as small as one may think. Remarkably small fully-functional 2-way walkie-talkie radios. Push to talk or use the morse code function – penetrates walls, floors, steel and concrete and [...]

iPhone Goes from Smart to Conventional with Dock

Robert Birming — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:13:25 +0000

The Phone x Phone docking device from the Japanese home electronics company Hashy-Topin will turn your iPhone smartphone into a conventional telephone. You will still be able to use all the features on your Apple cell phone while speaking into the receiver on the handset, so there’s no need to fear, 21st century multitaskers. Here [...]

Portable GPS and Cell Phone Jammer

Robert Birming — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 18:25:51 +0000

If you have got tired of the first generation of portable cell phone jammers and want to be able to do some GPS jamming instead, this is your lucky day (and not so lucky for others). Anti-Phone: Transmitting low power radio signals to cut off communications between cell towers and any cell phones in the [...]

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 [...]

Cell Phone Watch with Dual SIM and Touchscreen

Robert Birming — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 09:37:36 +0000

Yet another cool timepiece has been added to the steadily growing stream of cell phone watches. This latest addition is one of the first to feature dual SIM card fictionality. This stylish dual SIM touch screen cell phone watch allows you to to wear your cell phone on your wrist just like a normal watch. [...]

Ultimate Amplified Phone System

Robert Birming — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:32:41 +0000

This new desk telephone, described as the “the ultimate amplified phone system”, is equipped with a lot of great functions for anyone with a hearing loss or low vision. It’s everything you want in a cordless amplified phone – a substantial increase in volume, paired with unparalleled sound quality. There’s a digital answering machine, and [...]

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 [...]

MIDbot the Internet Monitored Robot

Robert Birming — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:44:24 +0000

The new MIDbot is a robot that can be monitored via Skype or other video chatting software. MIDbot is an ultra low cost tele-present and an easy to use Internet Remote Monitoring Robot with interactive robot arm, allows one to control the robot remotely and globally, with real time video through the common video chatting [...]

Star Trek Enterprise USB Webcam

Robert Birming — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:53:34 +0000

If the Star Trek Enterprise Telephone and a Star Trek Air Horn isn’t enough to get your messages across the Trekkie way, this Enterprise web camera might be just the ticket. This Original Star Ship Enterprise NCC-1701 USB Webcam has fans everywhere rushing at warp speed to get their hands on one. The engines even [...]

Vibrating Bluetooth Bracelet with Watch

Robert Birming — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:43:19 +0000

First we had this simple vibrating Bluetooth bracelet, then came the updated version with LCD display, and now they’ve managed to squeeze in a watch for this geeky accessory. This Stylish Bracelet solves the problem of having your phone buried in pocket or bag, by giving your wrist a buzz “Vibration” when any calls in. [...]

Flower Webcam with 12 LEDs

Robert Birming — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:30:01 +0000

Yes, believe it or not, it’s yet another flower inspired gadget. This time it’s a lotus USB 2.0 web camera that will look great together with the daisy flower baby camera monitor. This Lotus-Shaped USB Webcam will give you a 640×480 resolution at 30 frames per second. It comes with a built-in microphone and 12 [...]

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 [...]

Human Skull Phone with Glowing Eyes

Robert Birming — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:37:17 +0000

For those of you who have been enjoying things like the Human Skull USB Drive, the Human Skull MP3 Player Belt Buckle with LEDs and the Glowing USB Human Skull, here’s another morbid gadget to get your hands on: the human skull phone with glowing eyes. Product Specifications: Special skull design phone Flashing blue LEDs [...]

Webcam with LED Lights

Robert Birming — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:15:13 +0000

This USB webcam comes with a built-in microphone and six bright white LED lights. This allows you to use the web camera without any problems in low light conditions. The LEDs are controlled with a simple dimmer switch that lets you adjust the brightness to suit light conditions. The auto-focusing, 2 MP camera is mounted [...]

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 [...]

Spider-Man USB Webcam

Robert Birming — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:51:51 +0000

Those Marvel fans out there who enjoyed last week’s Spider-Man USB Missile Launcher, here’s another superhero inspired computer accessory that should be right up your alley: the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man web camera. Product Features Retro Spider-Man style design Lens rotation for sdjusting clear image Video Conferencing Workable on Skype, AIM, MSN, iChat, etc Powered by [...]

Star Wars Walkie Talkie Watches

Robert Birming — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:56:05 +0000

Star Wars fans will soon be available to communicate with each other using a pair of digital watches featuring quite a cheap looking clone trooper soldier style. Kids will have hours of fun with this walkie talkie watch set. Whether role playing scenes from The Clone Wars or just sharing secret messages, these digital watches [...]

Ladybug Bluetooth Headset

Robert Birming — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:01:09 +0000

If you enjoyed those Ladybug In-Ear Headphones that we covered here at GeekAlerts last year, this Bluetooth headset in the same style should be right up your alley. The Ladybug Bluetooth Headset (no word on pricing) is equipped with a rechargeable lithium battery that will give you 5 hours of talk time and a 150 [...]

Monkey USB Webcam with Pen Holder

Robert Birming — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 09:11:18 +0000

This plush monkey will not only allow you to chat with your friends using the built-in web camera, he will also take care of your pens, ruler and and other desktop items. Features: 500K pixels USB WebCam Capture resolution: Up to 800 x 600 Frame rates: Up to 30fps@320×240, 20fps@640×480, 15fps@800×600 Sensor: 90mm Focus distance: [...]

Retro Internet Phone

Robert Birming — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:58:26 +0000

Yet another fun and cool item for the fans of modern retro gadgets – an old school styled phone receiver that you can use for your modern-day VoIP calls. The green plastic headset measures 8.5(W) x 2.5(H) x 2.5(D) inches and conveniently plugs into the 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks on your computer. The Internet [...]