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Once in a while, there comes along a game that will surely wow the crowd with its graphics or innovative gameplay, and Face Training falls into the latter category. Known as Otona No DS Kao Training in Japanese, Face Training comes with a camera that is plugged into the DS’ Slot 2, taking video images of the player’s face to see if the player is performing the right facial exercises as shown on screen. You hold the DS up in a book-like manner, where these facial exercises are supposed to endow a greater skin elasticity for a more attractive and youthful appearance. Sounds like hogwash, or does contorting your face in ways you never knew possible actually work in the futile fight against the ravages of time? There is no word on a worldwide release just yet, although the Japanese version will hit stores on August 2 for approximately $39.
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July 5th, 2007
The Gamercize Sport is definitely something hardcore gamers want to avoid, and yet parents would love installing it in homes. When your console’s controller is connected to the Gamercize Sport, you can only use the controller when you’re exercising thanks to the integrated sensor on the Gamercize. It is not compatible with the latest home consoles though, working with previous generation machines like the PSOne, PS2, GameCube, and Xbox. The Gamercize Sport gadget, Gamercize Power Stepper, and Gamercize Endurance Mini Cycle retails for £39.95, £29.99, and £49.99 respectively. Guess sweaty palms won’t be the only side effect from an intense gaming session with the Gamercize Sport around now. If you wanna sweat with the current generation of consoles, the Wii would be your best bet.
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July 5th, 2007
If you think that the QWERTY keyboard is cramping your typing style, why not purchase one keyboard that comes in your preferred setting? Unfortunately, this isn’t possible short of you constructing your very own keyboard from scratch. The Fujitsu LiberTouch keyboard helps you have things your way, being fully customizable as you get to design the layout according to the way you see fit thanks to the semi-modular system known as LiberTouch. The keys can be removed and placed in any order you want, and the finished product is sure to confound your friends as they try to type on an alien keyboard layout. Each Fujitsu LiberTouch keyboard comes with a single USB port and a tiny but handy tool that removes and replaces the keys. Pricing and availability details are unknown.
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July 5th, 2007
The review: iPhone review (plus bonus: one liners)FeaturesiPhone and iPod accessories: what works, what doesn’tSwitched On: Comparing Apples and Blackberrys (Part 1)iPhone doesn’t work with most 3rd party headphonesiPhone: pottymouth friendlyThe definitive iPhone user interface galleryWe’ve got iPhones, what do you want to know? (aka the FAQ)iPhone first hands-on and unboxingiPhone multi-city lineblogiPhone facts from the first reviewsHow does the iPhone stack up in total cost?Fake iPhones: a retrospectiveVideoHD video: iPhone interface complete walkthroughHD video: iPhone on-screen effectsiPhone first hands-on video in HD!Video: interview with Steve Wozniak!NewsiPhone processor found: 620MHz ARM CPUiPhone firmware hits the internets—let the hacking begin!Teardown reveals iPhone parts cost two billsiPhone not supported under 64-bit Windows XP or Vista—oopsHackingDVD Jon whips up a way to activate iPhone without AT&TiPhone hackers turn up a few vulnerabilitiesiPhone firmware hits the internets—let the hacking begin!Continue reading iPhone coverage roundup
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July 5th, 2007
Gadget maestros Brando are at it again, and this time it is the Multi Solar Charger device that juices up your gadgets even when you’re in the middle of the tropical jungle with no power outlet in sight. This is made possible by its solar panels, taking up to 8 hours tops to fully recharge the built-in lithium battery. Each $59 purchase comes with a wide variety of adapters that let you charge cellphones from different manufacturers, MP3 and MP4 players, digital cameras, PDAs, smartphones - basically anything that hooks up to a USB port. With two USB ports available, you get to juice up a couple of devices simultaneously. Just in case sunlight is too slow, there is the alternative of plugging this device to an AC adapter or vehicle cigarette lighter socket.
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July 5th, 2007
Digital photo frames are pretty cool devices, since they change the photos at predetermined intervals, ensuring you get a new picture every single time. Unfortunately, choosing the border of a digital photo frame can be pretty tricky especially when you want it to blend into your living room effortlessly. This is no longer a problem with the Mustek PF-A1020BC Digital Photo Frame that comes with a choice of faceplates, ranging from silver to frosted white and classic mahogany. Features include a 9.5″ LCD display at 720 x 430 resolution, a memory card reader, a USB port, and a couple of 1.5W speakers. The Mustek PF-A1020BC will hit retail stores for $199 a pop this summer.
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July 5th, 2007
Some people have dubbed the iPhone as the Jesusphone, because the frenzy surrounding it reached peaks that are normally associated with religion. It is no surprise then, that the iPhone has been given a Swarovski makeover complete with an image of praying hands clasped together, making it look like the aforementioned Jesusphone. Over 3,000 tiny SS7 Swarovski crystals were used in the process, and each one of them has been individually affixed to the iPhone. The crystal pattern alone costs a cool $295, bringing your total iPhone value up to nearly a grand in the process.
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July 5th, 2007
Now this is definitely one of the more notable MP3 players in the market that is capable of giving the iPod Shuffle a run for its money. The Sansa Express has been out for a while now, but its latest iteration brings a brand new hot pink color to accompany the traditional black model. Everything else remains the same, ranging from an integrated USB connector, a 4-line OLED display, a built-in FM tuner, and a microSD memory card slot, all crammed into a package that weighs just 1.1 oz. With 15 hours of battery life at your disposal, the hot pink Sansa Express looks set to sizzle this summer.
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July 5th, 2007
This giant inflatable cloud is supposed to be a portable meeting room. It’s about 7′x15′x13′ when inflated. It looks cool as hell, but I’m not sure what kind of business meeting would be appropriate to conduct in it. Somehow I don’t see Donald Trump saying, “let’s walk into my giant cloud room while I fire […]
This giant inflatable cloud is supposed to be a portable meeting room. It’s about 7′x15′x13′ when inflated. It looks cool as hell, but I’m not sure what kind of business meeting would be appropriate to conduct in it. Somehow I don’t see Donald Trump saying, “let’s walk into my giant cloud room while I fire your ass”. I think it’d be fine for counting the stack of quarters I netted from my lemonade stand though.
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July 5th, 2007
Sony has a couple of new LCD projectors up their sleeves in the form of the VPL-EX4 and VPL-ES4, delivering images at brightness levels of 2100 and 2200 lumens respectively. You get native XGA resolution with both projectors, along with a slew of user friendly features such as quick start, advanced key-stone correction, an extremely quiet fan, and seven picture modes to get you started. An IR receiver ensures you get to control the projector no matter which part of the room you’re at. Both LCD projectors are also environmentally friendly, consuming only 5W of power in standby mode. The VPL-EX4 and VPL-ES4 will be available from May and early summer 2007 respectively.
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