Gadgets and Gizmos Articles

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Thomas Pretty @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 2:03 PM

Sports might be about getting fit, but that doesn't mean it's not without its gadgets. Whether you're running, cycling, snowboarding or swimming, gadgets can help you get the most out of training. Here are a couple of great gadgets that will maximise your training, helping you on the road to victory. Nike+ SportBand. The Nike+ SportBand allows runners to get real-time performance feedback during a run giving them information on their distance, pace, time and calories... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Thomas Pretty @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 12:47 PM

Saving our planet is important, but that doesn't mean you have to live in a tree and forgo your gadget pleasures. There are plenty of gadgets out there that will help you live a greener life and while most LCD televisions don't come with a way to turn them off you can get devices to help combat that. Here are some of my favourite ones. Cranking MP3 player. With a 1GB capacity and a design that won't win any red dot awards, the main USP for this new MP3 player is its... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Thomas Pretty @ Thursday, 24th July 2008 @ 12:42 PM

Ah gadgets, I love them, take something that can be done in a number of ways, find the most pointless way of doing it and there you have the making of a good gadget. Why for example would you want to open a bottle of wine with a bottle opener that will cost you 2 pounds when you can also do it with one that costs 50 times as much, or maybe one that's built into your sandal or belt buckle. But gadgets aren't just about helping you get your bottle of wine open. They come in all s... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Paul Fitzgerald @ Wednesday, 23rd July 2008 @ 3:18 PM

Cold laser therapy, also known as low level laser, is a relatively new alternative to relieving pain, healing the body, as well as relaxing it. In recent years the medical profession has discovered that by using a cold laser, one that doesn't harm or burn the skin, patients can get relief from pain. This technique not only delivers relief from pain, but can heal many other body ailments. Cold laser therapy was once a treatment that patient would have to go to the doctor's offi... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Renan Corbes @ Tuesday, 22nd July 2008 @ 10:24 PM

Everyone who cooks can use some of these practical, time saving kitchen tools. While you can get by with a bare bones kitchen and a few old pots and pans, a lot of dishes are harder to make or more time consuming to prepare. The items in this list can free up some of your time, help you make delicious meals, store leftovers and even make the kitchen a fun place. So without further ado, here are some of my favorite kitchen gadgets. I hope you like them. 1.Bread Maker. Imagine getting up in... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Catherine Harvey @ Monday, 21st July 2008 @ 5:07 AM

There are two different sorts of men. There are your basic manly men who move from being twelve to fifty in one swift move and don't see the bit in between. You marry the man with the designer stubble and promising career and the next thing you know you have a middle aged balding man with a paunch and a constantly serious scowl on his face. And this is for one reason only. You married the wrong man. You should have married the other type. The one who knows exactly how to nurture his ... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Ben Levanger @ Saturday, 19th July 2008 @ 5:35 AM

With multimedia technologies incorporated into the Sony hand held - this gaming console marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment - playing movies in it is now becoming easier and convenient. With many websites providing PSP movie downloads, PSP users need not waste time any more searching for their favorite movies in movie stores and rental shops. With the growing popularity of broadband internet connections, internet users worldwide are having enough bandwidth which allows them to downloa... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By jon crain @ Friday, 18th July 2008 @ 12:19 PM

It is not necessary to give special introduction about PSP. It is the by far the most versatile handy piece of highly revolutionized equipment that goes far beyond a portable video game. If you have used your PSP for some time then you must have probably known about the various games and softwares that are readily available for you to use with your PSP. Most of these games are come on a small UMD discs that can be taken around easily. But if you were suppose to invest in every new game that rele... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Paul Fitzgerald @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 1:04 AM

Gas prices are over four dollars a gallon in most places, and seem destined to go much higher. Environmentalists are worried about drilling for oil in sensitive areas and/or offshore. The twin dilemmas of Global Warming and terrorism confront us daily with concerns for our future. All of these issues combine to give us cause to pause, and look for alternatives to fossil fuels. Yet, which way should we go on the Alternative Fuels Highway's? Some people push for ethanol, as it can be d... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Rick London @ Friday, 11th July 2008 @ 1:47 AM

Let's face it, with so many flashlights in the market to choose from today, it can be difficult to find "the" one that is just right. No one ever likes to think they are making a poor choice when they make a purchase, but; it never seems to fail, shortly after you buy something, you'll see something you like more. For many police officers, flashlights are provided by their departments and they don't get a choice, for others, it's a personal choice and findin... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Mariam Ma @ Tuesday, 8th July 2008 @ 10:28 PM

Let's face it, spy gadgets are just cool. Maybe it's the influence of movie characters like James Bond or even Batman, but the latest technological wonders have always had us salivating for more. And with technology being hyper miniaturized and more affordable, it seems that having spy gadgets is pretty commonplace. One need not to look further than cell phones with camera and video recording capabilities. Almost every kid has one of these! Now that's a scary thought. ... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Mariam Ma @ Tuesday, 8th July 2008 @ 10:04 PM

We have all been amazed by the spy gadgets of famous movies and TV shows. Movies like James Bond, Mission Impossible and heck, even the cartoon Inspector Gadget show us the creativity of the human mind. But do these spy gadgets really exist and is the technology available to the general public? One of the most common scenes in movies and tv shows for going undercover is wiring up individuals for video and audio capture. Spy gadgets are routinely used by the police and private detective... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Victor Epand @ Thursday, 3rd July 2008 @ 12:54 PM

Listening to music through a headset or talking over the phone with the help of a headset is very common these days. Everyone today uses headsets while on the road or in a home office, as it allows you to do a lot of things besides talking and listening to music. Headsets keep your hands free while you are talking on your mobile phone. If you are thinking of buying a headset, go for the micro headset. Here are more details on this innovative product. If you are in need of a wireless heads... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Shaun Parker @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 12:38 AM

Following the success of the incredibly popular USB turntable is the latest offering that enables you to convert your old video tapes into a format into a media file that can be used on a computer. The vinyl USB device saw thousands of fans of vinyl able to rejuvenate their old record collection and take their favourite old tunes from the dark ages to the new era. This meant that they could enjoy their vinyl in mp3 format on their portable devices. The success of this device has seen a n... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Victor Epand @ Saturday, 28th June 2008 @ 8:02 AM

Not long ago it was my little boy's birthday, and he received a fair mountain of excitingly looking toys. Everything seems to be interactive these days. When I was at his age I was the active one, but it seems that today there is an expectation that the toy will be every bit as active as the child playing with it. His face beamed happily, as he looked eagerly at the spectrum of shiny plastic with flashing lights and happy faces, large shiny buttons calling out to be pressed so that they can... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Patrick Omari @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 4:10 PM

It's always an interesting conversation to have between generations. The greatest invention of my grandparents generation would probably be the car. My parents generation might suggest the television. So what is the greatest invention of my generation? I've had a look at my top ten. Number one is the Internet. Life just wouldn't be the same without the World Wide Web. The internet provides a wealth of knowledge at our fingertips, from finding out train times via Google or p... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Nir Dotan @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 12:54 PM

In a world powered by technology, driven by bottom lines, and information-accessible world-wide, it's a wonder we're not all robots. The temptation to so fully digitize oneself is great. When was the last time you bought a stamp or sent a personal letter to a friend? We send e-cards and gift cards instead, and how much do we even spend communicating one-on-one? It's in this atmosphere of wireless capability that even home automation becomes important, or seems to. I can r... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Nir Dotan @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 4:04 PM

One of the choices you have is what kind of digital playback service for system you want to use for your home theater system. The most common type of digital playback is still the DVD player. Most TV days are currently format to play one or more surround sound formats, depending on the set of options offered on your DVD. Many DVD is also likely to manipulate other aspects of your home viewing experience. For instance, many DVD is allow you to choose whether you would like to watch th... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Nir Dotan @ Friday, 20th June 2008 @ 2:30 PM

Along with the popular digital sound formats that are currently available for your home theater system, you also have the choice of using a signal format. For a very long time in the history of television, the only kind of video signal available was analog. Although analogs signals are very steady, they tend to degrade very easily. For instance, when video is transferred as an analog signal, allot of the picture quality is lost. This is partly the reason why digital television has really... more...

Technology » Gadgets and Gizmos | By Koz Huseyin @ Thursday, 19th June 2008 @ 1:49 AM

Are you buying binoculars in the UK? If you are purchasing a higher end pair of binoculars, you will likely be spending over 100 pounds. Realize that you can make big savings when buying a pair of binoculars in the UK. First realize that there are many retailers that sell binoculars. Some are dedicated to optics, and you will find a big range of binoculars, video camera's, digital cameras and even telescopes. There are also other retailers that offer less range of binoculars f... more...