If you have spent many a night frantically searching for your beloved pet pooch who has decided to go walkies, is just what you need. This doggy tracking device allows you to locate your missing dog at record speeds, without having to go through the pressure and stress of actually sending out a search party to track down your furry friend. This also prevents your kids from going through unnecessary heartache over their missing pet.
So how does this nifty little device work? The Snooper uses global positioning satellites (GPS) in conjunction with GPRS and GSM technology to accurately locate your pet within about 2.3 metres at any time during the day or night. The GRS and GSN features also allow you to use your handy cell phone (with suitable Google maps application installed) as a locator as well. How? You call the Snooper on its unique phone number and it will send you an instant text message with the GPS coordinates. How cool is that? And the best part of it all – there are no monthly fees.
The built in rechargeable battery provides up to 15 hours of continuous monitoring. The downside, however, is that the Snooper carries a hefty US$279 price tag. But then again, surely you can’t put a price on the safety of your pet?
Move over , there is a new virtual pet in town, ideal for those wanting to keep up with the tech Joneses. Just like the other fake pets out there, the, as its known, needs some attention in the hope that it will ‘live’ to ‘see’ another day.
But, unlike the classic Tamagotchi, the Yuruppy requires some touch screen recognition, as well as training and feeding. And you have the choice of a puppy, kitten or, wait for it, a chicken. And even though most people are not used to petting a chicken, this is great preparation for those of you who plan to.
Even though the classic Bandai Tamagotchi got upgraded to colour, competition is now stiff with the introduction of the Yuruppy. Developed by Takara Tomy, the Yuruppy is the modern man’s answer to virtual pets. Takara Tomy have even thrown in 14 mini games to keep you and Yuruppy entertained.
Japan will be the first country to get the Yuruppy in June, with many other countries likely to follow suit. The standard version will retail for USD21, while a bigger, deluxe version will set you back USD38.
Fancy yourself a future Idol in the making? Do you enjoy belting out ballads and singing golden oldies? If you do, the next generation of Karaoke machines is calling your name. The features a multi-function plug and play microphone which allows you to plug it into your television and start singing your heart out. The lyrics to your chosen song appear on screen, while the music plays through your TV speaker.
The Groove Station also boasts controls for adjustments to tempo, pitch, and even a nifty ‘sex change’ function, allowing you to change from falsetto to bass in a matter of seconds. Another cool feature is the special effects mode – a function allowing singers to sound like they are singing in front of a packed audience. Also, a harmony button turns your voice into a perfect 3-part harmony, and a doubling effect creates a duet with yourself. You can also keep score of your singing – the more accurately you sing, the higher your score.
The Groove Station is powered by 4 AA batteries and comes with ten free songs to get you started. More cartridges are available – for an extra fee of course.
And unlike the original Idols show, you don’t have to worry about any snippy comments from high-strung judges. With the Groove Station, everyone loves your singing – except maybe your dog. Or your family. Or your neighbours. Or ….
Phillips has always been a market leader in all things digital. From cameras to televisions and more, Phillips has always tried to be one step ahead of its competitors. And now, Phillips has decided that the traditional digital camera and getting a tad boring, in a design and style aspect that is. So out comes a decidedly retro looking digital camera offering features as cool as its design. What Phillips has done is taken elements from old cameras of 10 to 20 years ago and developed it into a modern digital camera which weighs a mere 35 grams.
Although the company is not well known for its outstanding technical features, this new camera is definitely worth mentioning, seen as though, besides offering the usual perks, it offers some great extra features as well. Besides being rechargeable and coming with image management software and a USB cable, it also uses environmentally friendly materials and lead free construction.
The camera can also store over 200 pictures within its internal memory, shoot photos at QVGA resolution (320×240 pixels) and record videos in AVI format, all at the touch of a button. This digital camera also boasts the option of doubling as an ultra portable webcam simply by attaching it to a computer via a USB cable. Additionally, the USB interface is used for recharging the camera’s built-in batteries.
And although there is no definite pricing guide available as yet, the new retro cam should be affordable to us normal folk.
We all know about drunken e-mails, right? You know, you go out with the guys (or girls), get back home late after knocking back a few and with a sudden burst of inspiration send off those e-mails that you really, really shouldn’t be sending off. You’re either going to be confessing, breaking up or swearing at your boss (anyone remember the movie ) – and once that send button has been clicked, it’s much too late.
Google has decided to step in to help – and launched – which aims to prevent you from going too far, or at the very least make it very difficult for a drunk person, by presenting them with a series of fairly simple math problems:
Activating the feature is simple enough – simply go to your settings and click on the Labs link, scroll down, and enable Mail Goggles:
Once your account has reloaded – the following section will be added to your mail settings:
By default it’s set to those times where people tend to be a little more vulnerable (or inebriated) – so if you’re a slightly more regular drinker you might want to adjust it a little. There’s a difficulty setting too – just in case you happen to be one of those math geniuses who solve problems in their sleep.
In any case, a useful little tool which will helpfully go a long way in preventing people from shooting themselves in the foot by e-mailing their boss and telling them exactly what they think of him.
If you have spent many a night frantically searching for your beloved pet pooch who has decided to go walkies, is just what you need. This doggy tracking device allows you to locate your missing dog at record speeds, without having to go through the pressure and stress of actually sending out a search party to track down your furry friend. This also prevents your kids from going through unnecessary heartache over their missing pet.
Gadgets | Amber | 
May 22, 2009 2:59 pm | 
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But, unlike the classic Tamagotchi, the Yuruppy requires some touch screen recognition, as well as training and feeding. And you have the choice of a puppy, kitten or, wait for it, a chicken. And even though most people are not used to petting a chicken, this is great preparation for those of you who plan to.
Fancy yourself a future Idol in the making? Do you enjoy belting out ballads and singing golden oldies? If you do, the next generation of Karaoke machines is calling your name. The features a multi-function plug and play microphone which allows you to plug it into your television and start singing your heart out. The lyrics to your chosen song appear on screen, while the music plays through your TV speaker.
Phillips has always been a market leader in all things digital. From cameras to televisions and more, Phillips has always tried to be one step ahead of its competitors. And now, Phillips has decided that the traditional digital camera and getting a tad boring, in a design and style aspect that is. So out comes a decidedly retro looking digital camera offering features as cool as its design. What Phillips has done is taken elements from old cameras of 10 to 20 years ago and developed it into a modern digital camera which weighs a mere 35 grams.
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