Breaking away from traditional power plug designs is the folding plug. It essentially consists of two horizontal prongs that “rotate themselves in-line with the top, vertical one, and the body of the adapter then folds in half, resulting in a thickness of about 1cm.” Video after the break.
[via Engadget]
HTC Touch fans rejoice! Here’s a first look at the HTC Firestone, successor to the HTC Touch HD. It features a 3.6-inch WVGA touchscreen display, 256MB RAM, 512MB ROM, a 600-MHz Qualcomm 8250 CPU, 802.11b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 w/A2DP, and a microSD expansion slot. No word yet on pricing or availability.
[via Gizmodo]
Finally a Wii port of an Xbox 360 / PS3 game that doesn’t look half bad, considering its hardware. Players can now enjoy the off-road rally action using the Wiimote. Available September 2009. Continue reading to the launch trailer.
In low light conditions, riding your bike on the roads can be dangerous, but LightLane most certainly makes it safer. Using a laser projection system, this gadget creates faux lanes that move with you. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
With a wider margin of safety, bikers will regain their confidence to ride at night, making the bike a more viable commuting alternative.
[via Toxel]
Amazon has the Logitech Z-5 for just $49.99 shipped, originally priced at $99.99. Its “omnidirectional acoustics provide great sound at a more consistent level, no matter where you are in the room.” Product page.
Because they are connected via USB, there’s no bulky power adapter, and it’s easy to move them from room to room. These speakers also include a sleek remote control that lets you wirelessly navigate and enjoy your entertainment options.
[via Amazon]
Modder Matthias has created the world’s first USB reader for SNES cartridges. This contraption simply “makes the cart show up on a PC as an external drive with the ROM file inside.” Video after the break.
Admittedly, the number of cases in which one has a working cart but no working console, and a working emulator but no working ROM, are probably quite low.
[via Kotaku]
Currently at $1,037 on eBay, this NES in-store game kiosk is from the mid 1980s and features 16 built-in games that are selectable at the push of a button. Titles include: Duck Hunt, Super Mario Bros., Tennis, Baseball, and more. Auction page. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
[via eBay]
With its snazzy design and hand-painted design, these Star Wars Trash Compactor bookends strives to be the ultimate collectible for fans of the series. You can also use them to hold your Star Wars DVD collection. Pre-orders are being accepted now, at $189.99 here. Continue reading for one more picture.
You’ll notice that instead of keeping the walls from closing in on them, Han, Luke, Chewbacca and Leia are all working to keep the books upright.
[via Technabob]
