Enter the bad boy of movie making: the Flip, an ultra-easy digital video camera that’s already taken America by storm. This camcorder is like Herman Munster: simple, sturdy, and with a heart of gold. The secret is that it’s so simple to use, anyone from 5 years to 105 can have a go: press the [...]

The amount of space I dedicate to Guitar Hero and Rock Band in these pages is a testament to how much I love this game genre.
But even I have to raise my eyebrow at this new product.
Guitar Praise is new product that mixes the Guitar Hero idea with, uhm, Christian worship. The premise is simple, [...]

 
If you’re next to impossible to wake up, maybe it’s time for you to get yourself these two alarm clocks that will not only make loud noise, but would tag team with another clock to shine bright light UNTIL you give up sleep.
These gadget buddies are Room Tech Beingz Alarm clock and Mood lamp.  Sold separately. [...]

Those wacky Japanese! They always think of the strangest features for their gizmos.
Take for instance the new Casio Exilim cameras that feature a “makeup function”. This new feature recognizes the face of the subject then automatically adjust the focus and exposure. Pressing a dedicated button will basically make the subject’s face look softer and smoother. [...]

 
Online retail store Zazzle is now selling custom skate designs.  Geeks who dig skateboards will find this really cool.  The site originally offers custom shirts, stickers and shoes.  Now it looks like their getting the hang of the “custom world” and is including a product line that works well with its clientelle.
If you’ve watch “The Net” [...]

Finally, some news on the oft-delayed Jagged Alliance project for the Nintendo DS.
Empire Interactive has acquired the publishing rights to the turn-based strategy game. No release dates had been given along with the announcement but at this point, I am happy that there is proof the game is not stalled anymore.
Jagged Alliance is one of [...]

AMD has announced that leading game developers are working with AMD to create a new generation of game titles utilizing Microsoft DirectX® 10.1 to deliver improved features and performance, and an overall better game experience. Developers including Electronic Arts Phenomic Studio and its forthcoming fantasy online real-time strategy game Battleforge™, SEGA and its futuristic military [...]

One of the biggest superhero movie news floating around right now are the plans to reboot the Superman franchise once again. Warner Bros. has confirmed through WB Pictures Group Pres. Jeff Robinov that the rumors are indeed true. The speculation is that the move will be similar to how the Louis Letterier-directed Incredible Hulk reintroduced [...]

 
Do you want to have your geekyness do their laundry?  Yeah we know how sometimes living with a geek has its downside and perks.  But really, if you want to have your geeks pull their weight inside the home you gotta think like a geek!
Good thing Electrolux is two-steps ahead.  Here’s an amazing design concept [...]

Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has used Europe’s leading video game event, the annual Games Convention in Leipzig, to unveil a landmark new title for PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360 from its European Product Planning department entitled Lords of Shadow, which is due for release in 2010.
Developed by Madrid-based Mercury Steam, Lords of Shadow is a stunning [...]

 
I just couldn’t pass this flash drive design.  Isn’t it too cool?  I had to take a double-look at it, do you see that these are folder designs? :)  Cute, very cute.  It’s the Folderix 4GB flash drive costing US$55 each.  Not really bad, considering the good design and the colored-aluminum finish.
On sale right here.
Now [...]

With the iPhone 3G being released to the rest of the world this weekend, it’s quite expected that nifty apps for the iPhoe and iPod Touch will come out at the same time.
One of the most useful I’ve seen is the new IGN Game Reviews Application that is now available on iTunes. The app allows [...]

With Rock Band Two looming in the horizon as all signs point to a definite September release, more details are being revealed about the new game and how it impacts on the first Rock Band.
One of the touted features for Rock Band 2 is the ability to transfer the songs on the Rock Band 1 [...]

 
Sony announced that it will be releasing the next Sony PSP version dubbed as Sony PSP 3000 by mid-october, just in time for the big Thanksgiving and Christmas season sale.  This announcement was made in Leipzig Germany during a video game convention.
Most of the improvements will be based on a more enjoyable/comfortable gaming experience, which [...]

The House of The Dead series was a great fave of mine. I first played the game through the much-lamented Sega Dreamcast and got so obsessed that I got the freaky and funny Typing of The Dead for the PC.
I am very excited about the news that the Nintendo Wii is getting a new House [...]

 
It appears like a blast from the past, Windows 3.1 to be exact.  For those privileged to have used and lived thru the earlier Windows operating days, you’d definitely appreciate this window design.
Fenêtres 3.1 is French for, you guessed it, Windows 3.1.  This is a windows design concept that has the actual Windows control operating the shade [...]