You might have heard about the Leyio “personal sharing device” earlier this year. Now, about 6 months later, this wireless portable flash drive is available in the stores.

Leyio’s PSD is a high speed module that transmits information between devices via Ultra-Wideband* (UWB) technology rather than wi-fi. With 16GB Flash memory, you can send digital content (photos, mp3s, movies, business cards, business files and web links) to other Leyio’s at a literal flick of a wrist – no, really! The device will be one of the first to utilise UWB in the commercial market. And since the information you store on the Leyio PSD is likely to be both personal and private – forgetful civil servants take note – a fingerprint scanner (ensuring you are the only person who can access the content) makes this far more secure than any other portable storage device.

With a single, sweeping movement, you can exchange digital information with another Leyio – whether you’re out at the shops, walking down the street or in a business meeting – at remarkable speeds of up to 10MB/s*. A photo of around 3MB can be exchanged in just 0.3 seconds and a personal movie in around 20 seconds, while business cards and web links can be received by another Leyio device almost instantaneously.

There’s no problem if you want to exchange information with a friend who doesn’t own a Leyio device –the Leyio features a USB port, allowing you to share files between your PSD and a regular USB stick. The Leyio also features a detachable “Shuttle”, which can be used in the same way as a USB stick, allowing you to transfer files directly from your Leyio to a friend’s computer, quickly and securely.

The Leiyo is available in three colors: Mirror Black, Ice Grey and Bubblegum Pink. The product is yours for £129.95 (about $212 USD) from the Firebox.com website.

Reader Information:
*Ultra-wideband (UWB) is a radio technology with which short or medium-range communications can be made with low power consumption. UWB has notably been utilised in radar, tracking and precision locating. Since UWB operates at a very low energy, it causes less interference than other radio-network solutions and is a strong contender for becoming the preferred technology for the wireless home and office.

**Based on Leyio/Leyio transfers at 3-5 meters

A new little item has arrived for those trekkies who won’t say no just because they already have a Star Trek Communicator Replica and a Star Trek USB Communicator Internet Phone laying around. Say hello to the new Star Trek communicator keychain with sound effects.

This fantastic movie replica comes with 8 sound clips from the original crew, including “Kirk to enterprise”, “He’s dead Jim” and the communicator open noise.

The Star Trek Communicator Keychain measures 7.5 x 5 x 2.5 cm and the product is available over at the Red5 website for £12 (about $19 USD).

This clone trooper captain helmet is a 1:1 scale replica created by the relatively new Star Wars prop replica company, eFX. The helmet features a LED reflector at the back and “slight weathering”, just as it appears in Attack of the Clones film from 2002.

Far superior to the battle droid armies of the era, clone troopers formed the backbone of the Republic’s military initiative against the Separatist forces, so much so that the wars they fought in came to be named after them. The Clone Captains were easily distinguishable on the battlefield by their distinctive red helmet and armor deco.

Product Specifications:

• Exclusive red Clone Captain deco with “slight weathering”
• Worldwide Edition: 400
• Fiberglass Construction
• See through visor with mirrored lens
• Fully Padded interior
• LED reflector on back of the “Mohawk” that requires two AAA batteries (not included)
• Numbered Plaque
• eFX Display Stand
• Certificate of Authenticity

The Exclusive Attack of the Clones Clone Captain Helmet with Slight Weathering Prop Replica is available from the official Star Wars Shop for $429.99.

If the Hammacher 12-foot screen just isn’t enough for your outdoor movie watching needs, don’t worry, the Open Air Screen company is now offering a 16-foot model.

It is gigantic, affordable, ultra light weight, and ready to turn any backyard into a backyard into a phenomenal home theater experience.

The wide screen inflatable screen is easier to set up than a pup tent and is easily transportable. The 220-inch diagonal movie screen weighs about 17 pounds and fits inside a small stuff sack, which you can take anywhere.

The 16-Foot Open Air Home Screen from Open Air Screen is yours for $999.

(Via Boing Boing Gadgets and Chip Chick)

Fans of the Lilo & Stitch films and TV series can now increase the humidity in a room using this USB-powered humidifier, designed to look like the popular blue little alien.

The Stitch USB Desktop Humidifier measures 184 x 130 x 165mm and can alternatively be powered using AC 100V. Geek Stuff 4 U has set the price to a whopping $118.

(Via 7Gadgets)

If the Darth Vader Popcorn Machine is a bit too geek for you, maybe this beautiful retro inspired hot-oil model will be better suited to take your movie nights to the next level.

…this stainless-steel electric kettle pops up to 16 cups/1 gallon of fresh, hot popcorn per batch. A built-in stirring mechanism ensures light, fluffy kernels every time. Includes measuring spoon for oil and measuring cup for corn kernels.

The Retro Hot-Oil Popcorn Maker is yours for $99.99 from the Chef website.

(Via Home Improvement Ideas)

iRecorder is a handy little device that plugs into your TV and your iPod. You can then transfer movies, TV shows etc. to your portable audio player without using a computer.

It will record from analog TV, cable, set top box, satellite receiver box, DVD or your Camcorder. As long as there’s an RCA jack output from your source, you can plug it into this device’s AV-IN jack to record.

The iRecorder also has an AV OUT for you to preview or play your video on your TV. The USB jack lets you simply plug in your iPod, or whatever, and store your recorded video directly to it. The gizmo is compatible with iPods, Nano (3rd generation), iPod Classic or any other USB device media device that can play Mpeg4s.

Features:

• A sleek, white recorder that lets you record your tv programmes, DVD and Camcorder footage or satellite directly onto your ipod.
• You won’t need to use iTunes or a computer to import the programmes.
• For every 1GB of storage that your iPod has, the iRecorder will give you 3 hours of footage.
• The iRecorder has a AV-IN jack so you can plug in any device with an RCA jack output.
• The iRecorder has an AV-OUT so you can playback your recorded bits on the TV again.
• A USB jack to plug in your iPod and directly transfer the recorded video.
• A remote control that allows you to set the timer of the iRecorder to record your favourite programmes.
• 2 sets of 3-to-1 AV cables.
• Compatible with the iPod Nano 3rd Generation, iPod Classic, Video iPod (30G/80G) with USB cable (comes with your iPod package), USB mass storage device with USB cable, Video input source with RCA jacks such as VCR, TV cable box, satellite box, DVD or Camcorder or a TV or LCD TV for preview and menu display.
• Not compatible with the iPhone or iPod Touch.
• Requires a mains plug (UK adaptor included).
• Size: 11 x 9 x 1.5cm.

The iRecorder is available from I Want One of Those for £99.95 (About $158 USD).

(Unplggd via GearCrave via Newlaunches via SlipperyBrick)

This pocket-friendly device, no more than 12.5cm (4.9in.) in length, features a built-in stereo speaker and it is capable of projecting a 50 inches wide image onto your wall.

Powered by a rechargeable lithium battery, the Pocket Cinema uses a high powered LED to fling images wallwards (yes, we made that word up). We’re not talking plasma quality – and like all projectors image quality diminishes with distance – but dim the lights and it’s just like being at the flicks.

As well as its ability to free the pics and vids in virtually any device, the Pocket Cinema can also play directly from its 1GB internal memory or built-in card reader. Simply pop in a card and Barry Norman’s your uncle. We’ll even chuck in a remote control.

The Pocket Cinema is available from Firebox.com for £299.95 (about $523 USD).

The Ainol V3000 PMP Player is a sleek portable multimedia player featuring a 4.3 inch large LCD screen with a 800×480 pixel resolution and with 16 millions colors.

It not only supports popular video and Audio formats like AVI, RMVB, DIVX, MP3, APE and FLAC etc, but also built-in FM radio. Just plug and play into USB port to transfer music files and data. You can listen to music, watch movies and record conversations wherever you go.

Features:

• 4.3 inch, 16 million colors, High resolution 800*480 pixel, LIPS Low-temperature polysilicon display
• Support TV-OUT video frequency to output
• Support Infrared telecontrol handle
• MP3, WMA, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG music play, support PLAY FX Sound render, Tone is representation extrude
• Support mini SD(HC), capability 128MB ~ 4GB
• Support MPEG (AVI), RM, RMVB, ASF (WMV, FLV, DAT, MPG follow-up support for software upgrades) exceed in focus video frequency play
• Support JPEG, BMP, GIF format picture look through, the picture self-motion look through
• Built-in microphone and realizing the long recording
• Burl skill intercalate, lighteness may freedom turn up, can is mount self-motion turn off plane
• Manifold is sound render and recurrence need feed choose
• FM radioqram function (amy supply choose)
• Support Window 2000/XP/Vista
• Support USB 2.0 high-speed transmission up to 4MB/S
• Support the electron book to read or bookmark function
• Support piece remove
• Support more errand function, can border look electron book or listen to music
• Dimension: 114 x 75 x 12mm (approx.)
• Weight: 144g

The Ainol V3000 PMP portable media player is available from USB Brando for $166.

“Hollywood Web Gear” is the common name for two new USB gadgets released by I Want To On Those – one webcam that looks like a Hollywood video camera, and a omputer light styled as a Hollywood spotlight.

USB Webcam:

• A webcam styled as a Hollywood video camera.
• No installation required.
• The camera features a quick capture snapshot button and LED indicator.

USB Spotlight:

• A computer light styled as a Hollywood spotlight.
• The light is powered by your computer’s USB port.
• No installation required.

The Hollywood Web Gear USB gadgets measures approximately 25 x 5 x 5 cm and the price is £9.99 (about $18 USD) for the webcam and £4.99 (about $9 USD) for the light.

(Everything USB via OhGizmo)

One of the problems with the Darth Vader MP3 Player from last month was the small storage capacity. This new portable Star Wars: The Clone Wars audio device is at least a little bit better, although it’s far from great, with its built-in 1GB memory.

No matter where you are, you have your tunes and your favorite Clone Wars characters with you! This super cool Mp3 Player features 3 different face plates so you can customize the imagery according to your mood.

Features:

• 1GB: Plays up to 1,360 Songs or 64 hours of Music
• Store music from your favorite CDs onto the MP3 Player
• Includes 3 interchangeable faceplates; headphones
• Includes Music Express computer software

The Star Wars: The Clone Wars Digital 1GB MP3 Player (with changing face plates) is available from the official Star Wars online shop for $59.99

Someone has turned the shiny Cyberdyne Systems Terminator robot into a DVD player.

I guess there’s only one small problem when having a Terminator Skull DVD Player in your living room; you’ll never remember anything from the movies you watch, since you have such an awesome looking DVD player starring back at you.

Via a bunch of great sites:

• CraziestGadgets
• Engadget
• Notcot
• TechFresh
• UniqueDaily

The hoverbaord from the movie “Back to the Future II” is like the Star Wars lightsabers in a way – it’s one of those props that you so much want(ed) to become reality one of these days.

Ok, so we’re not there yet. But you can place a bid at eBay on one of the hoverboards that was used during filming – there’s only one small catch, the expected sale price is $30,000-$50,000.

Of the two styles of props used in the film – styrofoam and wood – the styrofoam examples in collections today have not held up as well, given the more fragile nature of the material and the abuse they endured in production. Few wood examples have survived, and the collector who obtained this specimen from the prop master chose this for his personal collection as the premiere example of those preserved following the film. It is in used but outstanding condition, and is very rare in that it is entirely complete and intact.

Given the wood build and use of metal components, it looks and feels like a “real” prop. This piece has the complete fully functional and rear ballbearing-mounted footpad that rotates 360 degrees, as well as the bottom “magnet plates”. Of the two styles of stickers used for the effects, this prop has the “photoboard”-style sticker affixed. In addition, there is other textured styling and hand painting. This Hoverboard also features the hole in the top, representing where the handlebars were that “Marty” pulled off after borrowing the “toy” from the little girl in the film.

Michael J. Fox Hoverboard – Back to the Future II (eBay)

(UberReview via OhGizmo)

The new Batman film “The Dark Knight” opens next month and soon you will be able to get your hands on these cool looking scale 1:6 figures.

These plastic collectibles are offered in two versions; the Batmobile and the Batpod. Both features movable parts and headlights that light up.

The Batmobile and the Batpod scale 1:6 figures will be available during Q4 2008 from the Hot Toys website. No word on pricing yet.

(Via Likecool)

Now you can turn your backyard into drive-in theater using this nifty water resistant entertainment system. It features a 12-foot inflatable screen, a high-resolution DVD projector, and two 80-watt amplified speakers.

The screens frame inflates in under five minutes using the included electric pump, and its commercial-grade, weather-resistant PVC construction allows the screen to be used near swimming pools and remain outdoors during rain showers. The bright, white vinyl screen accommodates the 16:9 widescreen format (optimal for feature films) and its 114-inch(W) x 86-inch(H) viewing surface is six times larger than a 52-inch television.

With native 480p DVD resolution, a contrast ratio up to 300:1, and 1,000 ANSI lumens for optimal bright ness, the projector displays widescreen images up to 150 inches wide on any surface. The projectors integrated DVD player uses progressive-scan technology for a sharp, clear picture, and has Dolby Digital and DTS. sound decoding capable of producing rich sound.

The weather-resistant 80-watt speakers produce optimal tonal balance and have 8-inch subwoofers that generate deep bass frequencies, and the dual 30 feet speaker cables enable optimal speaker placement.

The 12-Foot Inflatable Screen Outdoor Home Theater System is yours for $2,500 from the Hammacher Schlemmer website.

The original Batmobile from the 1989 Batman movie, staring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson, is now for sale at eBay. The starting bid is $500,000.

Five cars were built for the movie and this car is the number five car. Being that this car originally was owned by Warner Bros productions it is important to note that the buyer will have to sign a contract with them and some other legal items. If you would like to know more about this, contact me and I will give you all the details.

The car is 20 feet long and 8 feet wide. The chassis is custom built and the motor is a Chevrolet 350. There an o doors on the door. To get in you have to be able to enter through the top where the canopy opens, just like in the movie.

Check out more photos of the Original 1989 Batmobile over at eBay.

(Complex via Born Rich)

In July the the caped crusader will return in the movie The Dark Knight, and you will be able to add a little light to the darkness using Thumbs Up’s new and officially licensed Batman light-up t-shirt.

These high-quality shirts are made from 100% cotton and contain a small battery pack that powers the flexible panel on the front of the shirt to give amazing effects, ranging from a gentle glow to a pulsing strobe.

Features:

• Officially licensed Batman movie merchandise
• Extra bright light-up shirts
• Look excellent both day and night
• Various flashing sequences
• 100% cotton shirt
• Small, lightweight battery pack requires 2 x AAA batteries
• Available in both children’s and adult sizes

The Thumbs Up website has the Batman Light-Up T-Shirt listed with a suggested retail price of £19.99 (about $39 USD).

If the 7-Foot Battlestar Galactica Cylon Figure wasn’t enough to satisfy your sci-fi collectibles needs, here are three more cool characters to choose from.

R2-D2 & C-3PO
Both figures will include light and sound function, for the most ‘real’ experience possible. Details on the sound and light function will be made available in future updates on SideshowCollectibles.com.

Alien
Stands 7 feet 7 inches. Resin and Rigid Foam Head. Transparent Dental Acrylic Lips. Vacu-Form Dome. Steel Armature, Armature Wire in Tail to pose. Wood Base (4×2 feet) Heal Pins into Steel Bracket. Latex and Polyfoam Body & Tail.

The R2-D2 ($5,450) and C-3PO ($5,950) figures from Sideshow Collectibles are due to be released sometime during the third quarter 2008, and for the Alien ($5,200) over at MonsterGalaxy it says “contact us for availability”.

(Via Gizmodo, Likecool, OhGizmo & TheForce.net)

Fans of the Star Trek sci-fi series will soon be able to get their hands on this cool collectible Tricorder, the handheld device used for scanning an area.

Made from the original pattern used to create the props, this replica is made of die-cast metal and plastic to give you that perfect artifact from the future that you so crave. Limited edition of 2,000 pieces, includes display case and certificate of authenticity.

The Star Trek Mark IX Science Tricorder Replica ($349.99) is estimated to arrive in October 2008 over at Entertainment Earth.

This Scream inspired ghost face mouse features an advanced 3-button optical scroll technology, said to provide you with high precision control.

Features:

• Plug-and-Play convenience
• Simply connect the mouse to your USB
• 800 dpi optical sensor, high resolution for powerful and smooth tracking performance
• Optical sensor stays precise on the most surface without mouse pad
• Compatible with Windows Vista/XP/2000/ME/98SE, Mac OS X, Linux
• Weight: 60g

The USB Ghost Mouse measures 11.5 x 5.4 x 2.5 cm and is available in black or white over at USB Geek. The price is set to $12.