There will always be room for more smartphone-connected laser guns. We have already seen Xappr do its thing, now it is prominent toymaker Hasbro introduces its take by combining Augmented Reality Shooting and old-school Laser Tag.
The NERF Lazer Tag system is redone and updated for the smartphone-crazy generation, allowing users to plug their iPhone or iPod Touch to the plastic guns, providing the devices with an … Read More » 

Even though portable devices like smartphones now feature extended battery life, having some backup emergency power for them would always come in handy. This is especially good if the back up power is just as handy and portable as the device itself. For Apple iPhone and iPod users, having the new Scosche flipCHARGE burst Emergency Backup Battery and Charger would always be welcomed.
The Scosche flipCHARGE burst is … Read More » 

You could do virtually anything on your smartphone, but there are so many things it has yet to do. Metal Compass comes with a brilliant idea of converting your smartphone into a functioning laser gun.
The Xappr allows smartphone owners to play various augmented reality and shooting games. It works, so far, with more than 10 AR games that enable players intercept alien spaceships, find and eliminate ghosts, fight… Read More » 

It has been very alarming that many drivers remain stubborn as they continue to text or take calls on their smartphones while driving, which puts them–as well as their passengers and pedestrians–at risk of injury by accident. This makes this gadget by Scosche a necessity for drivers who prefer to practice safe driving despite the tempting messages and calls received.
The CellControl is plugged into the… Read More » 

As much as many iPhone 4S users are excited about using the Siri voice-activated virtual assistant, but so far we hear numerous complaints on how Siri does not understand certain accents, how it does not work outside the United States, or how it refuses to help you with most tasks.
Thankfully, there is another app that may give Siri a run for its money if it continues to be stubborn. Evi by True Knowledge has just… Read More » 

Hitachi and Mitsubishi have separately announced that they will stop producing parts of their domestic products. Hitachi has said it will end making Wooo plasma and LCD TVs in Japan by September this year, citing price competition in the TV business.
The company has a plant in Gifu prefecture located in Central Japan, which makes about 100,000 TV units every month. The factory will undergo transition into produci… Read More » 

For device makers, it pays to introduce a device that is still not that common in the market. But it can also be a risk. But the outcome won’t be known if a device maker doesn’t at least try. It all may be down to effective marketing for some. And for the new ePawn Arena IPS (In-Plane Switching) screen, it might just need that.
The ePawn Arena is a 26 inch IPS screen that can offer a unique feature when… Read… [Read More]

No matter how small and slim smartphones and other devices become, there will still be people who will be looking for convenient ways to type messages them. That is why there will always be a market for portable keyboards that people can use. And to make them even easier to bring along, Elecom is introducing the Elecom TK-FBP029BK Portable Bluetooth 3.0 Keyboard.
The Elecom TK-FBP029BK Portable Bluetooth 3.0 Keybo… Read More » 

Nissan develops an iPhone case, no joke. Being a car manufacturer that it is, expect Nissan to come up with an unusual product that is beyond ordinary. The Nissan Scratch Shield iPhone Case is being touted as the world’s first “self-healing” iPhone cover. It quickly fixes minor scratches on its own, without the aid of scratch-removing chemicals.
The company uses Scratch Shield, its self-healing… Read More » 

The 2012 International CES has seen the introduction of many new and unique devices. While there are others that offer some innovative features, there are also others that simply make a current device work even better. In the case of sports cameras, there’s the Liquid Image Ego that offers better features for those who like to capture videos while in the thick of the action.
The liquid Image Ego Sports Camera… Read More » 

Lenovo has announced that is launching seven laptops for small businesses. The high-end, 14-inch Edge S430 (pictured) features the latest Intel Core processors and Thunderbolt technology, Dolby Home Theater sound, optional NVIDIA Optimus graphics, and up to 1TB in storage. Measuring at 20.3 millimeters in thickness, the laptop looks like a much slimmer ThinkPad.
Next in line are the 14-inch Edge E430 and 15-inch … Read More » 

It’s actually quite an advantage being a popular device like the Apple iPhone. Because of its popularity, it gets to have other makers create other interesting accessories to go with the device. One good example is the new Sanwa iPhone Pico Projector.
The Sanwa Pico Projector is designed for the Apple iPhone 4. It is primarily a pico projector that can be used as a mini-dock for the iPhone. This system makes … Read More » 

There are toys for kids and there are also toys for the big boys. There are even toys for those at the office who seem to be bored of the usual office routine. For those who do battle with office mates on a daily basis and wasting company time doing next to nothing, here’s the entertaining iLaunch Thunder  to help you pass the time away.
The iLaunch Thunder is a miniature rocket launcher device that releases… Read More » 

Apple mobile devices have been around for almost 10 years, but its little white charging cable remained the same. It has been a constant companion to every iPod and iPhone user, and losing one could be devastating. With that in mind, a simple device that keeps your Apple charging cable in place is much needed.
The Cord-On-Board is a shock-resistant iPhone/ iPod Touch case that comes with a 9.5-inch charging cable… Read More »