Yesterday I wrote about the new mouse, and in continuation of the subject it would be good to mention something related to them. And what could be closer to the mouse than the rug? And this new rug is the subject of our new discussion. Naturally, this is not an ordinary cork “litter”, even a functional gadget, and with very unusual abilities.
One can argue about the need of such a “tuning” of a usual mat, but the gadget, however, deserves attention.
So, in the market appeared a rug with an integrated USB hub, speakers and microphone. It is fully compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0, equipped with 4-port USB, stereo speakers and microphone.
Gadget connects to your computer via USB and standard audio jacks.
Mat Dimensions: 25×21x2 centimeters, and weight – 439 grams.
You can buy this gadget on the SourcingMap website for $ 36.99.
Now microphone connected to the computer is considered an irreplaceable attribute of a modern user. And it varies from the usual “clip” that can more or less a normal transmit sound when communicating online, to professional microphones used by podcasters. But there are microphones that stand out not only with their abilities but also design. USB Retro Microphone belongs to them.
First of all this microphone will delight all lovers of old technology, as implemented in the form of a microphone used in radio studios a few decades ago.
But the gadget is quite consistent with our time. The microphone has a built-in audio decoder, supports MSN, AOL, iChat, Skype and other popular applications, has a volume control button and plugs (mute).
This gadget weighs 151 grams and its dimensions are 88mm x 88mm x 210mm.
The microphone will go on sale in October. The approximate price of this retro microphone is $32.
Bubblehead Webcam does not only carry out its direct purpose – shoots video for transmission over a LAN or the Internet, but it is a good decoration for any desktop.
Head position of this camera, where, in fact, the lens can be adjusted to achieve the best possible review, but the hands are used for fixing the gadget, such as side or top of the monitor.
Bubblehead Webcam has a resolution of 1.3 megapixels, built-in microphone and a button that allows taking pictures. The gadget is available in green or pink colors, but you can buy it for about $50.
Karaoke has long been one of the most popular items in the organization of parties. But manufacturers of gadgets do not stop to improve this device. So welcome this new gadget: Karaoke Groove Station.
At first sight it’s a standard microphone with a few buttons. But in fact it’s a music center with 4 standard AA batteries.
When playing music you can change pace and high tones, if you cannot reproduce the original voice. In the case when the song originally performed the voice of the opposite sex, you use the “sex change” button. No, it will not change your gender; it will only adjust the music for you. For those who have a desire to hear how their voices would sound from a big stage, there is a button “Spatial Effect”.
“Harmony” button will effect a three-voiced presentation, and “Doubling” will allow you to sing a duet with yourself.
It looks like an excellent gadget for entertainment. But there are a couple of drawbacks. The music and lyrics of the karaoke are recorded on special cartridges and there you can find only English-language songs.
The price of this gadget is $100.
Today we are going to introduce a pen with a camera and microphone.
New spy toy called “DVR-BP” has been released by a Japanese Digital Cowboy company.
DVR-BP is equipped with a camera, microphone, battery, enough for two hours of continuous recording, and two gigabytes of memory for storing video.
Separately it is necessary to mention the convenience of interaction with the computer – DVR-BP features a standard USB connector.
The cost of the novelty is ¥17,800 (about $175), but you can only buy it on the site of the manufacturer (where everything is, unfortunately, in Japanese).
Keychains have different forms. But not all of them are able to perform the functions of similar devices.
New pendant microphone can truly serve for its intended purpose. Of course, it can’t be used for karaoke or performance of songs from the stage, can be used only as a voice recorder.
In this little gadget you can save just 10 seconds of recording, but this is enough to, for example, leave a reminder of the place where you park your car.
To use the microphone you are to click on the button Rec. To listen to tge recorded files – click Play. Simple and convenient.
You can buy this gadget for $12.99.
Probably every family is used to leave notes at home. For example, when a child goes somewhere, he/she writes that he/she will be at home by 7. Now, you can easily send SMS, and write everything that you need. But you can do it in a different way. This interesting novelty from AudioVox, which was announced recently, is designed only for this kind of notes.
First of all, it is a display, on which you can write something and erase, but in addition it is also a photo frame. But this is not the most interesting feature of the gadget. In addition, there is a special microphone to record audio messages and video camera for video messages. All messages can be tied to any date on your calendar and you can view them at an appropriate time.
For example, if mother goes somewhere, she can leave messages like “dinner is in the refrigerator”, and so on. And no longer will need to write any SMS messages.
This gadget will be available in three colors: white, silver,and black.
Two versions of this gadget are expected – with the possibility to record video ($200) and without this function ($160).
This is a removable sound card USB Tube Delight Audio for PCs, which connects via USB-port. To such a transparent vacuum tube, you can connect headphones, speakers and microphone.
When the device works, it shines giving an additional visual effect. The brightness of light depends on the mode of sound cards.
In fact, this solution is rather decorative, as modern computers, notebooks and netbooks have built-in sound card.
USB Tube Delight Audio will work on computers with operating systems Window 2000/XP/Vista, Mac and Linux. Its size is approximately 23×23x45 mm, and weight is 12 grams. The price of the device is 32 dollars.
Let us introduce you a new 2 in 1 type gadget – Bluetooth headset, built-in a glove. The gadget is designed for active winter holidays.
Those who prefer active rest in the snow-covered slopes know the problem no by hearsay. You need to stop, to answer a phone call, but skiing and snowboarding is not so simple, and not always appropriate, because you need to remove the gloves, and unbutton coat in order to take the cell phone.
The American company Swan has developed and mass produced gloves with embedded Bluetooth-headset. Glove vibrates, signaling about the incoming call. You feel vibro-call in the area of your wrist.
To answer calls just press the back of the hand. The microphone is located in the palm of your hand, and the speaker – on the big toe.
Battery charge is enough for 4 hours of talking, or 12 hours in the standby mode.
A pair of gloves is about $ 495. It’s worth thinking before buying the phone whether you want to talk during the rest or not?
This set will be an excellent tool for the boss who wants to know what his subordinates do during his absence; or for the family father who wants to control what happens in his house.
Wireless kit Wireless Digital Security Photo Frame includes 7-inch digital photo frame and a wireless camera (which, by the way, is water resistant) so that you can even install it on the street.
The camera is equipped with a microphone, and built-in 9 infrared LEDs allow night shooting at a distance of 5 meters.
You can connect up to 4 wireless cameras to one photo frame, and a frame itself can be used not only for surveillance: it allows, as well as other similar devices, view photos and video, and also listen to music.
The price of this spyware set is about 120 British pounds.
