The Jabra HALO is a wireless Bluetooth stereo headset that allows users to enjoy wireless music and answer phone calls in crystal clear stereo sound. Featuring A2DP technology, the Jabra HALO gives users the ability to seamlessly connect to any Bluetooth music-playing device – and all 3.5 mm music playing devices – including mobile phones, Mp3 players, laptops, and TVs. -gizmodo

What does 38″ long by 22″ wide and 17″ tall ottoman mean? Well to some it may mean extra space to park crashing friends in a small flat, BUT now it seems the old ottoman has found new function… say in keeping your Rock Band controllers!

I’ve been to some of my friends’ homes and well, you’d see the “organized chaos” with those Rock Band controllers left in a corner, on a corner table, under the Christmas trees (ha! yes, some of them still have their trees!). Still some of them would compromise by putting it in their coat closets and (much worse) under the kitchen sink.

I’d play the good friend by pointing them here so they can see a solution to their storage woes. Enter the AK Rock Box Gaming and Storage Ottoman with Drum Lift (Dark Brown). It’s a little pricey for a solution at US$199.99, but still, some of them wouldn’t mind putting in extra cash for home order.

It seems like a good idea too because it is currently out of stock at Amazon.

Check out the features:

- Stylish, handsome ottoman for your living room stores Rock Band gaming accessories
- Eliminates clutter while keeping your Rock Band instruments ready at a moment’s notice
- Enough interior space to store two gaming guitars, a foot pedal, and a microphone
- Specially designed AK Drum Lift raises and lowers Rock Band and Rock Band 2 drum kits with easy one-hand motion
- Measures 38 inches long by 22 inches wide by 17 inches tall and weighs 61 pounds; all instruments, accessories, and games are sold separately

I’ve seen a lot of multi-function gadgets lately and by far this may be the oddest of the bunch. I couldn’t imagine why I wouldn’t have pen and paper handy when I’m on my desk, but then again, I can’t really tell what you keep on yours now could I? So if you are always at a loss when you need to write down something then this may be a good pal for you.

You use USB hubs anyway, so why not give your current to a colleague or friend so you can “upgrade” to this one… it’s got pretty lights :) And for the price of US$13 each, I think it’s a steal. I’ve recently passed Radio Shack and the lowest-priced USB hub sells for about US$16.

You can get yours online right here.

Product Specifications:

- 3 ports USB hub
- USB 2.0 interface
- Erasable memo pad
- Colourful moody light
- Convenient to write down telephone number or something important at once
- Environmental friendly, use erasable memo pad instead of using papers
- Support Windows 95/98SE/ME/2000/XP/VISTA
- Size: 113*94*28mm
- Weight: 100g

The Sony HDR-TG5V is one definitely to crave for. I like how 6-hours of video can fit into this small “toy”. Oh I could almost imagine the comfort of not having to download to my Macbook every time I needed more space. And the comfort of slipping it into my jacket, or even my pant’s sidepockets too. It beats those clunky and huge handicams by several shots.

There is no firm word on pricing yet and I’m not even sure if this would be available at Prime Outlets too (though I’m keeping my fingers crossed for that). There are rumors that it will sell well around the US$1,000 mark.

Anyway, check out the Sony website for more details.

Rumors are circulating in your division that there would be cuts, some have to be let go while some would probably need to punch-in a little less than the usual 8-hour day. You’re not alone, it’s happening worldwide.

If you see your cashflow in the possible decline in the next few months, it IS wise to start monitoring money going out. A big chunk of your budget goes to home energy, and you’ve got to begin monitoring that area right now.

The Efergy eLite Wireless Energy Monitor attaches easily to your power meter AND is able to wirelessly send data to a portable receiver (200 ft away) telling you how much the cost of electricity per hour you are currently using.

You can check it out right here. Available only for the UK but hopefully will hit the US and other markets soon.

Meant to fit the end of your SLR’s zoom lens, this guy has a secret cut-out on the side and a precision mirror assembly inside. In short, you can shoot left, right, up, or down (it swivels 360 degrees), all while appearing to shoot straight ahead.

Price range is about US$85 for the lens and the adapters, quite cheap for something that can give you something totally different from the traditional. It’s available for reservation right here. Yeah, they sold out way too fast!

Give reality a stab by “at least” mocking it. While admittedly useless and definitely odd, the USB-powered shaking hip may just save you from your gloomy fate. Sure it’s not got any function … but at least, it’ll make you smile for a while.

It will be available first in Japan for about US$15.

Funny how it costs almost as much as a game… at US$23 right here, it’s an easy pop to building relationship with your PSPs… too bad your girlfriend might choose to stay away for a while, we’d understand her.

Aside from being multi-shape… it’s also multi-function. It doesn’t need to be wrapped around you all the time! You can use the accessory vacum hook stand for table-top viewing.

Now, let’s take a look at the specifications:

- Suitable for the PSP2000/3000 series console
- Easy to install
- Easily to change viewing angle – 360 degree turnable
- 2 different stands included – Traditional vacum hook stand and Multi-Shape Cobra Stand
- Traditional vacum hook stand – easily to attach any neat surface – Length: 26cm
- Multi-Shape Cobra Stand – easily to bend to any shape – Length: 92cm

It has been told that the Papyrus has office applications like the calculator, scheduler, and contacts… it’s a mini-PDA isn’t it? Oh yes it is! It will launch as a touchscreen device too, now that’s awesome. The Papyrus is an A5-size e-ink device (it’s 5.8 inches by 8.3 inches while the entire Kindle 2 measures 5.3 inches by 8 inches with a 6-inch screen). It’s set to finally launch first in Korea by June this year. It will be available in several basic colors (white, black and green).

There are guesses that it will sell for about US$299… cheaper than the Kindle and Sony’s e-reader.

Well, the wait is finally over. Microsoft has just announced the official version of Internet Explorer 8. I really believe this is something that IE needs, and this is the most “open-sourced” version it has. It has greater security features that help the typical user protect himself from the simplest to complicated vulnerabilities.

What surprises me is the “private browsing” option. With a click of a button you can tell IE not to store websites you browse from the history list. This was one of the things I loved about Apple’s Safari browser and I’m glad IE has caught on!

There’s something really cool with the tabs too. When you hover over a tab you’d see a preview of the page! Cool isn’t it? I’m not too sure how much system resource that consumes though, but it’s an improvement nonetheless.

I think most IE improvements will at the very least firmly hold IE’s 70% of the browser market share.

You can download IE8 right here. It’s available starting RIGHT NOW!

The CVSB-K22 cup/mug warmer has black tone insulation material around the metal heating plate for safety along with a red status light to let you know when the heating plate is active. After warmed, the warmer keeps your coffee/tea at a constantly warmed temperature for your continued enjoyment. Also useful for small mugs of soup, oatmeal and congee (we tested it here). Simple on/off switch lets you turn it on and off without having to unplug any cables. All that is needed is a simple USB port to plug into and you are ready for the long workday or night ahead.

What makes pleasing sense here is the availability of 4 extra USB hub ports… yeah it also works as a USB hub!

Great to gift the geekiest of geeks in the building!

Grab one right here for US$43.65 for a set of 5.

If you’re the kind of geek who needs to stay connected to email “at all times” then the Peek Pronto is your buddy. It’s an upgrade from the old peek device. Remember The Peek during the pre-Christmas sale. I wasn’t surprised that it didn’t push real well at Target and Walmart. People aren’t too pleased to just having 2 email accounts thru a single Peek device, they wanted more.

And so the Peek manufacturers upgraded a few features. Aside from more colors (charcoal black, aqua blue and black cherry), the Peek Pronto has upgraded email account setting from 2 accounts to 5.

Check out these features:
- Mobile messaging device offers unlimited email and text messages for low monthly fee
- Small, stylish design easily fits in pockets
- Full QWERTY keyboard for fast, responsive input
- Offers access to up to five email accounts and unlimited texting (with separate monthly subscription)
- Measures 2.7 x 4 x 0.4 inches (WxHxD); weighs 3.85 ounces

Available at Amazon.com for US$79.95 on pre-order basis.

These are stickers that graphically project rust and other wear and tear condition a 10-15 year old car could have. Call it the scars of time. The only downside I see is when you actually want to flash your car around… like say, on a date! These stickers doesn’t seem to be taken off that easily. Oh and ouch on paint scratch if you pull too fast too soon.

You can purchase it online right here for about US$6.

Oh… rumors have said that this service will be available in a few hours… so watch out for it!

While you’re using 1-3 of your USB flash drives you may have the urge of checking out the temperature in celsius or fahrenheit. Using 3 USB flash drives side-by-side can produce heat to “melt” them down.

Seriously, I kinda thought this was a little clunky for a hub station. It seems that the USB cable isn’t long enough to store away from your workstations. If this be the case, then it will occupy a lot of table space. OUCH! Now IF IT HAD wifi built in, it would have been another story.

There are other more sensible solutions out in the market today that lays the design in style. But for what it’s worth, feel free to check it out right here and possibly purchase one (?) for US$15.95.

Specifications:

- USB 2.0
- 3 x 90? rotatable USB ports
- Fully compliant with USB 2.0 specification
- Backwards compatible with USB 1.1
- Plug and play
- Temperature Showing: ?C / ?F
- Support Windows 2000/XP/Vista
- Dimension: 102 x 31 x 32mm (approx.)
- Weight: 50g

Now I’m not too sure if I’d be happy with Clocky, but he seems to do the job for people like me. He works by setting off a pre-set alarm (the first one), and allows you to hit the snooze button once. But don’t let that kindness fool you… he’s equipped with wheels and can quickly drive off your side-table to sound an alarm 10 feet away. You’d have no other means to shut him off but actually get up, pick him up, and shut him off. Well, unless you’d like to SHOOT him off, that’ll work too. LOL.

Clocky is US$42.71 right here.

Specifications:

- Set your snooze time, 0-9 min
- Snooze once before Clocky runs away
- Choose 0 and he runs right away
- Can jump from up to 3 feet
- Moves on wood and carpet
- Press snooze to view time at night Screen flashes when beeping/running
- Alarm beeps in random pattern
- Clocky is small: 5.25″ x 3.5″ x 3.5″
- Want him to stay put? Disable wheels.
- Early low battery warning
- Loud alarm 80 dB level
- Battery life varies (Avg. 6-8 months normal daily use)
- Requires 4 AAA batteries (not included)
- Not recommended on thick carpet.
- Do not place higher than 3 feet!
- Clocky is fun, but he is not a toy
- Colours: almond, aqua, mint, mustard

The Mobile Visor, I believe, has a long way to go in terms of design and portability. But the intention is clear in keeping eyes and the sun off your screens. It’s a little too amusing though, I feel like this BlackBerry is off to watch a tennis tournament. :)

Universal fit, works with all BlackBerry models including the new Storm. Folds flat when not in use, size of a credit card stores in your wallet or purse. Easily attaches and removes with elastic band. Light weight black plastic and vinyl design

You can purchase it right here through PayPal for about US$8.95, which I think is not bad specially for situations calling for it. It is just available to the BlackBerry, sad to say, actually… it would look funny on an iPhone! I think.

If you frequent the vending machines thinking every pop can dispensed is clean from any minute germ known to man… think again. You don’t really have a guarantee that what’s behind the glossy door displays are clean for you. Sure you swab a tissue over the mouthpiece before popping the pop tab… but does it work? Nah.

Good thing that there is coming the Cole Cleaner. The device, designed by Leong Peng, uses UV radiation to disinfect any tin drink. It takes 1 to 5 minutes and when the purple LED lights up, you’re good to go.

It’s still a design proposal but I hope it catches up on speed to the assembly lines soon. And who knows… maybe this can also be applied in commercial vending machines… good idea eh?

Sold at about US$11.50 (and so cheap!) right here, the iPhone Stylus and Touchscreen Cleaning Kit cleans your touch screens with a special cleaning fluid from an internal (refillable) reservoir. You just flip the cap open, motion the sponge tip in a firm swirling action and see those fingerprints and other grime “wash” off.

Now if after cleaning you feel a little guilty using your fingers… this unit comes equipped with a courtesy stylus too. It also includes an indispensable nifty pin to help remove obstinate iPhone SIM cards. It just keep getting better.

This is a perfect spring gift for friends who are so clean with their stuff.

You’d be surprised that it’s affordable, unlike most golf novelty items. At US$19.95 right here, could this be any better?

The downside… it seems like there is only a PS2 version available… ouch! You’d think they’d upgrade it to an optical USB or the much classier laser USB mouse… but noooo…. geez, I knew this was all too good to be true. :)

The dog pedometer is designed to be used all day so as to measure each doggie step. It records the data on a mini computer attached near the dog’s collar. Don’t worry, it’s no bigger than a deck of playing cards. Your pets may not even tell it’s attached to them.

Unlike pedometers for humans this one can monitor movement of four legs and has a small sensor which nullifies the shaking and nodding of the dog. There is no word on pricing yet, but there are speculations that it may be no more than US$55.

This will certainly be a hoot in the office though. Imagine your boss with that weird look… plus the possibility of a pink slip in the offing? This was a good laugh.

A little design flaw though as in the past keyboards came in a standard form, right now though while this will work for some, it mostly will not work for a lot of keyboards out there. Do I hear the “Adjustable” ctrl-alt-delete tool? Hee haw!

But you have to give this young boy the credit of having something original to say. I guess his excuse of “the dog ate it” isn’t believable now.

It happens to the best of us, I believe. We can’t really tell when we would honestly forget where our USB drives are and too late to know it’s doing the rinse cycle in the basement. Ouch! Or how about accidentally dropping it in the toilet? Now that’s a bummer there!

The Submarine USB drive is available in both 1GB and 2GB versions. It’s also available in four different colors, white, red, black and green. Unfortunately, the submarine drive is just a design that has come out of the hands of Moscow’s Man Works Design. It hasn’t been mass-produced yet and is not available for purchase now.

Technical specification:

- Capacity 1GB ? 2GB.
- Material — plastic.
- Colors: green, white, red, black.
- USB 2.0
- Speed of 8 MB/sec.

This is the Gota dishwasher designed by Ibsen Caldas and is made from ABS polycarbonate. It has the single geek in mind. Washing dishes will thus become very easy as all you need to do, like standard dishwashers around is to put dirty dishes in, plug the Gota and see it work through the see-through plastic top.

It does its job by using steam blown directly at your dishes, it later uses the residue steam to give your plates a final rinse.

My personal opinion is that this may be perfect for plates a little cleaner from grease. Probably the geek who loves sandwiches. And by the looks of it, it’s just really plates to wash here. Hmmm… well, at least eh?

No word on availability just yet, we’ll post it as soon as it hits the stores.

My first encounter with it was at Office Max about 3 weeks ago. I think I saw the black model which I think was a little to eerie for me. I ended up purchasing a Belkin power strip instead. It seem sfrom the Power Squid website that it is also available in off-white and gray colors. I wish Office Max carried them.

Features include:
- 5 grounded adapter-ready outlets
- 540 Joules
- LED Indicator Lights
- 3 ft. Cord
- $100,000 Connected Equipment Warranty
- Power Blocker automatic shutdown technology

I like the warranty… $100,000! Now that’s a solid belief by the product that it won’t damage any of your gadgets. There are several models to choose from, and the price do change between them. You can see them all right here.