Amazing Phones

Bio Flip Phone
The cool a flip phone has a cover that automatically dog-ears up when calls come in. Very bookish and cute.

HTC Tube

HTC Tube features a basic outer phone shell that can be supported with variable inner cartridges. What this means is three alternatives (8, 16 & 64GB) are symmetric, but when it comes to the tech specs, it all depends upon the cartridge fitted.

Flip Phone

This concept has to be the most delightful one of them all; it features three flexible AMOLED touchscreens and a keyboard on the reverse.

Elastic Phone Concept

This concept gives both the touchscreen and keypad experience thanks to its collapsing bands. Best of both the worlds.

Rotary Mechanical Smartphone

Here is a classic steampunk take on the digital phone. A remix of two generations that appeals to the modernist and the classic! Elements like rotary dial and brass detailing are simply fantastic!

Spy Gadgets

Remote Monitoring

What do these household items have in common? They're bugged! The Small B/W Wall Clock Camera, model C1390B24(lower left, $276) has a black-and-white camera hidden inside, while the Air Freshener 3G Camera, model CX300MC-A (lower middle, $720) has a color camera inside plus a SIM card that lets you watch the live video feed on a 3G phone. The Power Strip Hidden Audio Monitoring Device (upper left, $1209) is also rigged with a SIM card and a microphone, so you can dial in and listen to conversations. For $100 more, you can get a version that calls you when it detects voices in the room.

Spy Cams
Tiny cameras that record on the sly can be hidden in all sorts of objects. Here we see (left to right) we seethe Spy Pen Camera($30), which lets you download 640-by-480 video and audio recorded on the built-in 4GB memory straight onto your computer; the Button Camera ($129), featuring three styles of button covers with matching real buttons for the rest of your jacket or shirt; theKey Ring Spy Camera ($102) with built-in microphone; and the dressy Tie Camera ($252), which can share a power supply with the optional Covert Video Recorder ($389).

Cellular Jammer
Need to scramble a cellular signal and thereby render nearby cellphones' calling capabilities useless, so your evil-empire nemesis can't deliver his latest intelligence update to the homeland at the appointed hour? The High Power Portable Jammer (left, $205) isn't covert, but it can scramble signals at distances of up to 60 feet away. The 3G Mini Cell Jammer (right, $199) promises to scramble cell signals for 3G, UMTS, CDMA, and GSM networks within a range of up to 32 feet.

Document Scanner
PlanOn's handy document scanners do the job quickly and covertly--assuming that no one considers moving an unopened ballpoint pen rapidly across every line of text on a page to be odd. The DocuPen Xtreme X05 (top, $300) comes with 64MB of internal memory, takes MicroSD cards for expansion, and can perform Bluetooth transfers as well. The DocuPen RC810(bottom, $170) has 8MB of memory and takes about 4 to 8 seconds to scan a full page of text.

Night Vision
If you're after some night vision gear for your mission, you can choose between monoculars and binoculars. The Night Own 3x50 monocular (upper left, $450) is suitable for camping, boating or wildlife observation, as well as for espionage, while the Patrol 2X24 monocular (right, $360) is a sound entry-level model that you can attach to a tripod. If you want to go pro, consider the Ranger Digital Night Vision 5x42 binoculars (lower left, $760), with 5X magnification, a built-in LCD screen, and a rubberized body.

Portable Multimedia Gadgets

Pen Sized Scanner

There is a leather case and ink cartridge include along with the purchase. The dimension of this ballpoint pen shape scanner is 6.5 x 2/3-inch (L x Dia), weighing 2 oz. Scanning documents is easy as it scribes notes, while the high pixel sensor allow for crisp and clear scanned images at the press of the shutter button.

The pen will automatically focuses the image prior the picture is taken, simply twist the pen apart will reveals a USB plug for downloading all the scanned iamges to your PCs or laptop. The pen’s shell is made from anodized aluminum, with a turn of a dial, you will transform the pen from writing equipment into a fancy scanner that captures up to 300 images after a one-hour full recharge via USB.

Electromagnetic Shielding Laptop Tray

There are two low noise fans, retractable USB cord that connect the stand to a laptop port, while the lightweight stand’s metal surface help to blocks Wi-Fi radiation transmitted from a laptop/notebook/ultrabook up to 99 percent.

Useful for folks that come across the problem of heat on your thighs while typing on your laptop of notebook. There is a rubber ledge prevents the computer from sliding. The dimension of the Laptop Tray is 10 3/4 x 14.5 x 3-inch (HxWxD), 2 lbs in weight.

The ergonomic wedge design is designed suit wrists positions at a comfort angle for typing.

Mobile Blastmaster

Designed with steel chasis that rolls on four 10-inch diameter pneumatic tires over any terrain, even sand and snow. You could pulled along and steered with the integrated wagon handle. The Mobile Blastmaster has 8x PA-quality Piezo horn tweeters, 2x “6×9″ mid-range speakers and 12-inch dual-voice coil subwoofer with dedicated crossover, offering over 2,000 watts of sonorous symphony.

CruxSKUNK iPad Case

The CruxSKUNK looks like any standard iPad cases, designed with a 360-degree hinge, the creators is trying to keep Apple’s aesthetic, where you could see Apple logo while in back open position. Bundled inside the package is a USB sync cable for charging, necessary when the battery eventually run out.

Moreover, there is a leather sleeve for carrying the CruxSKUNK around between uses. The case is 19mm thick with a 6mm base for the Bluetooth keyboard, that necessary to keep the profile low.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1-inch tablet phone

Do you think the latest Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1-inch tablet phone will exceed market expectation and replace Apple’s iPad 5 as the new tablet market leader? The latest news from Samsung is about the release of Galaxy Note 10.1 in U.S market, this new Galaxy Note 10.1-inch will have a 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 1280×800 touchscreen display, Android 4.0 ICS OS and Samsung’s TouchWiz UI.

The S Pen stylus offers 1024x levels of sensitivity, for taking note using the S Note feature as well as sketching using the S Planner application. The Galaxy Note 10.1-inch has new Multiscreen feature that allows users to open two applications side-by-side at the same time on one screen, such as writing or sketching ideas on the left side of the screen, while the right side of the screen for running other application.

Interestingly, this new Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1-inch tablet phone for U.S market will be pre-loaded with Adobe Photoshop Touch software that is optimized for S Pen, giving users more control for the brush size and opacity by simply adjusting the level of pen pressure on the screen. Besides, there are Kno and Polaris Office also pre-loaded, supports S-Pen for highlighting and annotation.

Oldest Technologies

1: The thrilling sense of novelty

As I recall, the very first computer I ever saw was my friend Patrick's Apple II in what was probably 1978, when I was seven years old. At the time, the only computer I had really heard of was the Eniac, which to my mind existed purely in the realm of scientists and engineers.

Suddenly out of the blue here was a living, breathing (so it seemed) computer in my friend's home. Even though Patrick told me his Dad had spent over a thousand bucks on the Apple, seeing it live brought technology front-and-center to my mind -- actual people could own actual computers! They might be as expensive as cars, but you could really go out and buy one. A whole world of possibilities became available; who knew what doors might open? This was quite likely one of the elements that propelled me toward a career in IT.

2: The first computer in my house

It wasn't long before I pestered my beleaguered parents into buying a computer, the next year. Rather than opt for the pricy Apple, they chose an Atari 400 for about half the cost. It had a keyboard and a slot for inserting computer cartridges, and it let you play games using attached controllers (joysticks). You could hook up a tape recorder to play and save games from cassettes, believe it or not. My parents had the foresight to buy a Basic computing cartridge (along with several games), which I used to get started writing elementary programs that I saved to tape (more on that below).

You can still buy an Atari 400 on eBay, as a matter of fact. The cost is about a tenth of what it once was (not factoring in the difference between 1979 and 2013 dollars), so if you've got $54.99 lying around, this baby can be yours!

3: Eagerly awaiting upgrades

In 1986 my family progressed from the Atari 400 to the Radio Shack Tandy 1000 SX with an 8088-2 CPU. This was a big deal, since it had two floppy disk drives! It also meant I could use DOS and access/save files more readily. To improve the situation even further, my Dad upgraded the memory in the Tandy to the maximum amount (640K), turning it into a veritable workhorse for its time. I even took it off to college a few years later.

4: Getting online at home for the first time

I'll admit it: I didn't get in on the bulletin board (BBS) craze despite being a tech aficionado. I never had a modem while living with my parents, nor would it have been a possibility, since my Mom was a diehard phone talker. So when the Internet came along and started getting big in 1992, it was like deja vu all over again. We got Internet access at my hospital job for research purposes via a text-based interface, but I recall finding a game where you could talk to a dragon (with the purpose of convincing it not to eat you). Rather than having access to one computer, suddenly I had access to hundreds or more using Archie and Gopher. I would stay after work using the Internet to explore the landscape and see what it held. Even dry public medical data was compelling, since I might be reading it on a Chicago or Montreal server.

5: Dream caster

Remember when Sega was in the hardware business? It seems like forever ago, but the company was at one point a leader in the video-game console market. Their 16-bit offering, the Sega Genesis, blazed a trail among home-based video-game consoles. Notable games for the system included Altered Beast, Sonic the Hedgehog and — who could forget — Mortal Kombat, which Sega controversially decided to carry uncensored while Nintendo forced the game's developers to turn blood into sweat for the Super NES version. The follow-up consoles to the Genesis suffered, however. The 32-bit effort, the Sega Saturn, received a so-so reception in the U.S.; likewise for its 128-bit product, the Sega Dreamcast, which was released in 1998. 

But the Dreamcast developed a niche, even after Sega officially discontinued support for the product and pulled out of the hardware business completely in 2001. A recent example of the cult following it has achieved came this year when the LulzSec hackers gave the Dreamcast a shout out on Twitter after Sega suffered a security breach: “@Sega - contact us. We want to help you destroy the hackers that attacked you. We love the Dreamcast, these people are going down.”

Useful Gadgets

Pizza Scissors

Just like a pizza cutter, only better.

Bed Fan

We all know the "air conditioning" trick of one leg out of the blanket, but this is just fantastic.

Spaghetti Measuring Tool

We all know you can never eyeball the perfect spaghetti portion.

Grill Clips

Keep those sneaky thin vegetables in check.

Credit Card Lightbulb

You never know when the power is going to go out, and this is much smarter than carrying a flashlight 24/7.

The iFusion is an integrated communications docking station for the Apple iPhone. Combining the capabilities of many top-selling iPhone accessories into a single device, the iFusion utilizes built-in Bluetooth technology, a full duplex speaker phone and a patented ergonomic design to deliver superior voice quality that meets the requirements of today's home and business consumer.

The cradle design of the iFusion supports the iPhone 3G, 3GS and 4, providing a means to securely dock the phone while supplying power, battery charging and data synchronization via an integrated USB cable. With support for A2DP Bluetooth streaming, users are able to enjoy their favorite iPhone music over the internal speakerphone.

Cost: $169

The SyrenPro is a wireless weather-resistant outdoor Bluetooth speaker with TrueWireless Stereo pairing, which lets you create your own stereo system wirelessly using two speakers. The speakers can be plugged into an electrical outlet or run by rechargeable battery for up to four hours, so you can enjoy your music anywhere. The speakers provide 360-degree sound, are weather/UV resistant, and work with most Bluetooth devices.
Cost: $129.99

The Livescribe Echo Smartpen allows you to record audio while you’re taking notes, and then play them back later. You can save and share interactive notes to your computer, iPad or iPhone via a micro-USB connector that also allows you to recharge your pen. The memory storage holds 400 or 800 hours of recorded audio, depending on the model, and includes an OLED display that makes it easy to navigate smartpen apps.
Cost: Starting at $169.95

The Logitech® Bluetooth® Multi-Device Keyboard K480 is designed for use with up to three devices, regardless of computing platform. Now, you can work on a report on your computer, and with the flick of the Easy-Switch dial, respond to a message on your smartphone or type a tweet on your tablet – all from the Logitech Bluetooth Multi-Device Keyboard K480.
Cost: $49.99

This is the scanner that saves treasured photos directly to an iPad while it docks and charges the device. Controlled by a free app, the sheet-fed scanner makes it simple to preserve and share heirloom photos and documents as digital files. In as little as 12 seconds, a photo is converted to a crisp 300- or 600-dpi color JPEG image that is displayed on screen in real time and saved to the iPad’s camera roll. The integrated dock holds the iPad upright and has a built-in Lightning connector that recharges its battery in five hours. Scans sheets up to 8 1/2" x 14". Plugs into AC with your iPad’s USB power adapter. For iPad 4, iPad Mini, and iPhone 5/s/c running iOS 6.0 or later. 4 1/2" H x 13" W x 4" D. (1 3/4 lbs.)

Cost: $169.95

Most Affordable Gadgets

Top Affordable Gadgets

Universal Car Mount for Smartphones

What it is: Accessory Power's Universal Car Mount for Smartphones holds any smartphone and uses a suction cup to adhere to any surface in your car.

Why it’s awesome: Great for those times when you're using your phone’s GPS navigation or speaker while driving, this mount has a flexible neck and a head that can rotate 360 degrees for easy positioning.

Price: $17  Where to buy: Amazon

Arduino Leonardo Microcontroller Board

What it is: The Arduino Leonardo Microcontroller Board is a jumping-off point for DIY hardware geeks looking to start a new project.

Why it’s awesome: An open-source piece of hardware that does not require hacking to be customizable, the Arduino Leonardo provides developers a blank slate for their computing projects. The board also features a Micro-USB port, so it can connect directly to a computer (previous Arduino boards required a secondary processor).

Price: $25   Where to buy: Adafruit

Iogear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter

What it is: The Iogear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter is a small device that turns any PC with a USB port into a Bluetooth-enabled computer.

Why it’s awesome: This minuscule adapter enables Bluetooth 4.0, the latest and fastest generation of Bluetooth technology. Also, according to Iogear, this adapter’s low power consumption won’t suck the life out of your laptop or other portable device.

Price: $12  Where to buy: B&H Photo

Laser Air Guitar

What it is: The Laser Air Guitar allows you to become the rock god you always knew you were. With lasers.

Why it’s awesome: Just hold the Air Guitar the way you would hold a real one, and then strum to play ten preset songs, or play anything you want in free-play mode. You can even connect the device to an external amplifier if you want to feel like you’re on stage.

Price: $20  Where to buy: ThinkGeek

iPod Nano Watch Band

What it is: Assorted iPod Nano watch bands hold the latest-generation iPod Nano securely on your wrist.

Why it’s awesome: Available in a number of colors and styles, these bands turn your iPod Nano into a customizable wristwatch. A band is also great for holding your Nano in place while you're exercising.

Price: $25  Where to buy: Apple

Most Expensive Gadgets

Megatrend MKIII Speakers: $80,000

When the volume of sound is overwhelming, it is often referenced as a “wall of sound.” But Transmission Audio’s Megatrend MKIII Speakers take this idiomatic phrase to a whole new literal level. Standing seven feet tall and three feet wide, this is a real wall of speakers for the steep price of $80,000.

Ecosse Titanium Series FE Ti XX Motorcycle: $300,000

Yes, there is the $555,000 Dodge Tomahawk that can compete as the world’s most expensive motorcycle. But it technically has four wheels! Many have christened the Ecosse Titanium Series FE Ti XX Motorcycle as the world’s most expensive motorcycle. It gives other motorbikes a run for their money with its price tag of $300,000 and a high-end titanium chassis fit with carbon fiber wheels. This motorcycle also delivers 210-foot pounds of pure torque.

Harry Winston Opus 12 Watch:  $260,000

The Harry Winston Opus 12 wristwatch has no typical minute and hour hands. It has elegant blue metal arms that look more like sharp weapons. It takes pride in its sophistication, well enough to cast a price tag of $260,000 for their wristwatch.

MWE Emperor 200 PC WorkStation: $45,000

The MWE Emperor 200 will definitely make working easier with this sophisticated workstation featuring three monitors, a touch screen interface, air filtration system, an electric powered leather seat and light therapy illumination. In short, this has everything you need for a comfortable work experience – all for the exorbitant price of $45,000.

These workstations are made to order according to customer specifications. One can even add peripherals such as iPhone docks. But it can take up to six months to construct a unit.

iPhone 4 Docking Station Made of Crystal: $500

A docking station is a convenient way to sync files and to charge an iPhone. But will you shell out more than $500 for an iPhone docking station made of crystal and painted with platinum? The price of the gadget alone is almost enough to buy a new iPhone 4 altogether.

Gadgets for girls

It's cool! Not only looks, but quality too.It is said to provide excellent sound quality. Available in black, white and gold brown colour, this model is priced at Rs 9,990.

Recently Samsung has confirmed the launch of the pink Samsung Galaxy Note. The phone is just amazing, and features a big screen size and stunning display. But to get the pink colour Galaxy Note, you will have to wait for sometime.

The wireless, lightweight and water-resistant "W262" complements active and trendy lifestyles.

This compact earpiece ensures a snug and comfortable fit. This audio player is priced at Rs 4,990.

Memories are unique and hence capturing them is so important. Thus, handy cam becomes a good gift option. There are plethora of handcam recorders available in the market, but Sony is a good option to consider.

This camera is not only feature-rich but is also ultra-sleek and compact. We think it's a nice gift to present a woman on this women's day. This camera is priced at approx. Rs 16,000.

Amazing Futuristic Gadgets

Transparent Faucet
The 1limit FAUCET, besides having an amazing design, is an amazing way to conserve one’s water consumption. The see-through part of the faucet casing holds exactly 1-liter of water, which is considered substantial to wash one’s hand. The lever on the faucet is used to turn it on or off. After the 1 liter of water has been used, the faucet must be turned off so that it can fill up before it is used again.

Transparent LCD Television

While Samsung is going for large and grand, the people at Haier are going for something a little more innovative. Haier’s Designer Series Transparent TV is a completely transparent LCD TV. You have to make sure that there is nothing behind the screen when watching TV so it doesn’t show up on the screen, but if you want to be a little more interactive with the program on TV, this device will let you do just that.

Hybrid Computer

The B-Membrane hybrid computer was designed by Won-Seok Lee and the inspiration came from spaceship designs. The device lets users type, surf the internet and do other tasks they would on their conventional computer, all while projecting the screen onto a flat surface. Unfortunately for this design, the concept died after it was unveiled in 2008.

Flexible Smartphone

Samsung’s Youm is the world’s first flexible and bendable smartphone. This groundbreaking technology uses OLED’s that are flexible and almost indestructible. The phone features a Windows operating system and is the first of its kind. This doesn’t come as a surprise since Samsung controls 90% of the market’s OLED supply. The Youm is the first in a new generation of SMARTPHONES that will be more discreet and available in more forms than the traditional candy-bar layout.