Mamoru: A Robot to Assist the Aged

This next device is an interesting conceptual robot created by the University of Tokyo, and is designed to assist the elderly in their daily tasks. The Mamoru may not have arms or legs for active assistance, but it does have something that many old people...

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iGala - Wi-Fi Touch Screen Digital Photo Frame

I reckon this is the coolest digital picture frame I’ve seen. It has all the usual things you’d expect from a digital frame, clock and alarm function, accepts multiple media card formats, MP3 player, etc. etc.. It is also Wi-Fi enabled so can pull pictures...

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The Start Your Engines Alarm Clock

If your love of cars isn’t being expressed quite enough in your current home décor, you might check out this alarm. There have been other alarms similar to this one, but luckily this one is a little cheaper than the others I’ve seen. If you’re on the...

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Thanko’s New MP4 Watch puts a camera on your wrist

This isn’t the first time we have reported on Thanko devices, and if they keep putting out devices like an MP4 Watch with Video Camera, it won’t be the last. After all, a watch with a video camera feels like it was taken right out of James Bond or Dick...

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Think Tank Photo offers new photo backpack designs

Think Tank Photo has the best interests of shutterbugs (casual or otherwise) at heart by introducing a new design in photo backpacks under the StreetWalker series. They are currently offering a trio of new backpacks that come in a slim vertical profile,...

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The Silvana washing machine end table

Very few people have an end table that is actually eye catching. Sure, people find ways to make it appealing. However, the table itself is usually fairly simple. With good reason of course, it makes it easier for a larger variety of people to blend...

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The Active Trax Audio Player with solar panel

Although it’s a little late in the year to be planning anything outdoorsy, when you do, this audio player is worth checking out. It’s not quite as compact as other speakers I’ve seen. However, it has a few extra perks that make it perfect for anyone...

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The iDesign SongView lets you know what’s playing

If you’re the type who isn’t so great with band names, this iDesign SongView will help keep you posted. It has a giant rotating message that says the song name, artist, album as well as the genre. You’ll never have to run up to your iPod again to figure...

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Precision Spoon Scale

Fine tune your recipes If you're a serious chef, you know that volumetric measurement is terribly imprecise. Let's say you're making biscuits. The recipe says 1 cup of flour, but are we talking 200 grams or 270 grams? Depending on humidity, or how much...

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