I still get a kick out of this video no matter how many times I’ve seen it. This is a classic how to guide on how to behave on Facebook. With all these social networking sites we have today, someone has to actually right a new book on relationship etiquette, huh?
This video is a start…
This is a functional art piece that would make a perfect gift for photography junkies or even antique collectors. I am sure they would love to have in the house. It is a really vintage flash camera that has already served its purpose and is now just going to be a pretty clock hanging on someone’s wall. It has that historical, whimsical charm to it. It is such a conversation piece too.
This clock is available at Uncommon Goods….and because it is antique and is a handmade item from Debra Dresler, it picks quite a price at $165.00.
NOTE: Requires 1 “AA” battery, included. Includes one, non functioning flash bulb.
SIZE: 8″ H x 8″ W x 6.5″ D
Are you so in love with someone but are too shy to speak up to the one your love and profess your feelings this Valentine’s day? Then why not try and send an anonymous greeting through his or her mobile.
With Nokia Cupid, anonymous texting is possible…and usually free (for UK residents at least, please check the terms and conditions if you’re from elsewhere).
The messages though are already pre-programmed. You cannot put your own, or declare your romantic love with flowery words and poetry. Select from four types of areas to send out your message —- cheeky, simple, rhyming and quotes and then all you have to do is leave your name and details, as well as the name and details of your significant other.
Nokia Cupid promises though that all of these will be treated with confidentiality.
Twitter is a microblogging, social networking site that lets you connect with friends and people of similar interests. You can talk about anything on it with millions of people around the world. Talk about anything as basic as the weather or the latest movie or a life-changing event.
Twitter is an effective networking tool, especially when you want to expand your sales, customer or audience reach, share an idea to reach a wider scope.
You can make use of different third party applications to enhance its capabilities. You can even make use of Twitter on your mobile or iPhone.
Can’t figure out what Twitter is all about? Here’s a video explaining how it works and how much simple it is to use online.
Try opening an account and play around with its features to understand how the system works.
Is it too soon to have your little kids send out instant messages to you on their very own Black Berry? This latest hand held device is built to do just that….or at least just copy the adult version. It resembles pretty much what mommy and daddy’s very own sets are like, with the right QWERTY keyboads and all the enhancements. The only thing different is the cutesy colors…and no it isn’t wireless capable (should we be alarmed if it was?) and it doesn’t also have a SIM Card function.
The Baby Blackberry is actually called the Text and Learn tool and toy built for toddlers and young kids from KRESTA. It will teach pre-schoolers to identify letters, spell out simple words or their names, and focus on basic computer skills….which should be good because you know, kids start becoming technical younger and younger these days, right? It’s the way of the times. Other learning activities to this gadget include shape identification and letter matching as well as navigating on a proper QWERTY handset keyboard.
When little kids want to mimic their parents using their Black Berry, they can actually do it with their very own handheld set now thus risk losing the data from mom or dad’s phone! I wonder if this one has cutesy sounds that appeal to younger children.
The Text and Learn Kresta will hit the stands in the summer and will be priced at $25.00.
This gadget was recently unveiled at a UK Toy Fair.
Many photography enthusiasts will probably enjoy this one, especially those who are admirers of the Leica brand — a free download of icons and desktop displays inspired by Leica Cameras. The icons can be used for both Mac units or PCs.
The zip file download has all the instructions on how the icons may be copied and pasted to your computers. It should look really amazing.
The icons include: the Leica logo, the Leica M8 chrome, Leica M8 black, Leica Digilux 1, Leica Digilux 2, Panasonic DMC-LC1, Leica D-Lux, Leica D-Lux 3 black, Leica CM, Leica CM Zoom, Leica MP chrome, Leica MP black, Leica M7 chrome, Leica M7 black, Leica M6 Titanium, Leica M6 black and Leica M6 chrome.
Via GeekSugar
I’m sure a lot of people will wish to have PSPs like this available to them. But unfortunately this one is only exclusively available in Japan. Too bad!
The translated press release below, from Akibahara News…
With this little R/C car you can drive your way to eavesdropping and get the audio broadcasted right to your ears.
Ideal snooper robot that comes fully assembled and is fully remote controlled. Capable of entering a room undetected it will listen in on conversations then transmit them to up 150 feet away to the listening receiver.
As long as you don’t drive in front of the people your trying to listen to 
Around $80 you can find it and other interesting robotics HERE
Now this is a game I’ve had my eye on for several years, lately it has come down in price to make it affordable. So much so in fact its one of the gifts I got my lad this year. ( Don’t worry, he does not read Gadget Dose yet)
Egyptian themed pieces with one, two, or no mirrored surfaces move about the game board in any number of directions, including rotation by 1/4 twists. Each turn ends by firing a laser beam built into the board which bounces from mirror to mirror on a series of pieces.
When the beam finally lands on a non-mirrored surface, that piece is removed from play. In maneuvering each piece, the aim is to illuminate your opponent’s pharaoh and eliminate them from the game, while shielding your own pharaoh from harm.
So its like Chess - with Lasers! You can’t get much cooler than that.
The game comes with the required batteries ( button type ) which should last quite a while as long as you don’t take the laser pointers and start zapping spaceships from your lego collection.
One small note - even the low powered red lasers can damage the eye so I’d say the ages 9 and up is a good call unless you plan to supervise the use of the game.
They retail for $44.95 and you can find it HERE
As the holiday gets closer I’m finding it hard to spotlight serious gadgets, so heres a goofy one that fits the mood.
Its a digital voice recorder built into a light switch cover. When you turn on a light the message you recorded will play.
Surprise your friends, family, or co-workers with a “special” message when they turn on the light switch!
This Digital Messaging Switch Plate is easy to attach to a wall and lets you record a short message and hear it back via its built-in speaker. Flip either switch and your message plays back!
Space for two (2) flip switches
Built-in speaker
Operates on four (4) “AAA” batteries (included and pre-installed)
One-touch record mode up to 20 seconds
Easy to install (no wiring, replaces existing light switch cover)
Parrot Lock (lock or change your message as often as you want)
LED light
Cool - and mostly goofy - you can find them HERE for only $12.97
(Click on the image to enlarge)
If you’ve been reading Gadget Dose for a while you know I have a special love for lights, and this one fits right in. The details on it are really skimpy - heres the description from the site.
In the clouds or underwater…..there are no limits to the powers of imagination. This new lamp projects on walls or ceilings and creates a relaxing, waving effect simulating being under water in a crystal blue sea and looking up into the sunlight.
Perfect for creating a romantic mood, or simply relaxing in bed or any comfortable place.
They do say the device uses AA batteries but not how many - Id figure 3 or 4.
With some mood music (or underwater sounds) this could create a really relaxing atmosphere. Sure- theres no lasers included, but then it wouldn’t be as relaxing then would it?
You can find em HERE for $69.00
How cool is this? Got a young one that does not like to take a bath? Put this bad boy in the water and you will have a hard time getting ‘em out.
Both the duck and the remote are waterproof so no worries about breaking anything. On a full charge you get 15 whole minutes of duck driving goodness. (Any more and your young on would be coming out of the water looking like a wrinkled prune.)
About $30.00 Product Page
add some fear into your banking routine with the Bomb Bank and you’ll never forget to save your change again. Why? Because if you do . . . if you dare have the nerve not to put money into your Bomb Bank on a regular basis, it will erupt and spill your savings all over the place.
Just set how sensitive you want your bank to be (i.e. how many days it will let go by before getting mad), and start saving. If you return to find coins all over your room, you’ll know you need to save more. And an exploding bank is cool, but the fun doesn’t stop there. The Bomb Bank also has a “Party” mode, which is a sudden death type game. After you adjust the sensitivity, each person takes turns putting in a coin. If you are the lucky person who puts in the coin that “explodes” the bank, you win all the coins!
A really nifty and fun gift from Thinkgeek - price is $34.99 and you can find it HERE
A super fun gadget from ThinkGeek - heres the scoop…
these precision ChoroQ Qsteer Mini R/C Racers imported from japan. Amazingly we were able to zoom these mini cars all over our desk with nary a fender bender.
They also have a turbo button for an extra boost of speed - Choose from cute versions of the Nissan 350Z or the Mazda RX-8. Remotes operate on different frequencies so you can race each other.
for $14.99 its a great deal! Product Page
Just what you need to scare the crap outa party goers at your next holiday bash. Once they are done with the shock and horror of the tree singing - then their in for hours of fun.
You tie this silly looking face into your tree - so it looks like its part of it. Its motion activated so it waits silently for an unsuspecting passerby and then either lets loose with some jokes or funny songs.
Know what the best part is ? You can use the included microphone to record your own messages!
Uses 4 AA batteries. And for only $19.98 how could anyone resist?
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