Looking for a simple digital camera that won’t look absurdly obsolete and uncool before you figure out how to use it? Well, this new cam on the block called the Lego Digital Camera has got your searching squared away with adaptable and timeless brick style.

Featuring a 3-megapixel resolution and a color 1.5-inch LCD for viewing and setting up your shots, the LEGO Digital Camera even comes complete with a built-in flash and 128MB of internal memory - which should get you around 80 photos.

Being a proper LEGO-branded product, this colorful digicam can be built into your existing LEGO structures or used just like a regular camera and includes a USB output for simple image downloads to your computer.

Ideal as a child’s first camera (which has a good chance of being put back together after drops) and certainly the most appropriate cam to photograph your LEGO creations on, the LEGO Digital Camera measures 4″ long x 2.5″ high x 1.5″ wide, weighs 1lb and is available now from ThinkGeek for $59.99.

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ThinkGeek

LEGO Digital Camera Looks Pixelated, Shoots Proper 3MP Pics. originally appeared on Mark's Technology News

After some delay, Asus’s Eee PC T91MT convertible multitouch netbook is finally available stateside sporting an 8.9-inch LED-backlit swivel display, a 1.33GHz Intel Atom Z520 processor and the new touchscreen-capable Windows 7 (Home Premium).

With a size as small as a paperback novel, ASUS claims the T91MT is the world’s smallest and slimmest touch PC and includes 1GB of DDR2 RAM and a 32GB SSD which the company extends with 500GB of Eee online storage.

The convertible display can be folded over the keyboard for use as a tablet for easy note-taking or e-book reading and includes a stylus for writing or more delicate touchscreen control.

Also including Bluetooth and 5 hours of battery life, the ASUS Eee PC T91MT measures 8.9″ wide x 6.5″ deep x 1″ thick, weighs just 2.1 pounds and is available now from Amazon.com for $532.

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Amazon.com via Engadget

ASUS Eee PC T91MT Multitouch Netbook / Tablet Arrives Stateside originally appeared on Mark's Technology News

Whether you’ve got hand and arm injuries that need some work, or you simply want the firmest handshake in town - this device has got you covered. Called the Gyroscopic Dumbbell and used by NASA astronauts to maintain their upper body conditioning in space, it is able to produce up to 38lbs of torque resistance at up to 13,000rpm - strengthening your wrists, biceps, triceps, all the way up to your deltoids (those muscles around your shoulders).

Roughly the size of a tennis ball, the Gyroscopic Dumbbell’s ultra-fast spinning internal gyroscope gets rolling when rotated with your wrist and with a weight of only 1lb, can be conveniently carried around for a workout at home, at work or even on-the-go.

Thanks to a study performed by Southern Utah University, we know that the Gyroscopic Dumbbell can increase maximum handgrip strength by 11%, plus it can aid in the rehabilitation of carpal tunnel syndrome and also improve tennis elbow injuries. Some dumbbell, eh?

Equipped with a built-in tachometer that tracks and displays your current rpm, highest ever rpm and total revolutions, the Gyroscopic Dumbbell comes with a docking station and is available now from Hammacher Schlemmer for $69.95.

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Hammacher Schlemmer

Gyroscopic Dumbbell: NASA Space Sphere Spins You Up Strength originally appeared on Mark's Technology News

If you suffer from tension headaches or migraines and don’t like having to pump yourself full of paracetamol, ibuprofen and prescription pills - this neurologist developed gadget called the Headache Relieving Wrap will help you alleviate your pains naturally, without the need for medications.

Proving itself effective for 87% of patients in a study published by the Archives of Family Medicine, the Headache Relieving Wrap straps comfortably around your head - providing a consistent, soothing pressure which gently compresses throbbing blood vessels to help relieve your pain.

Featuring three removable and reusable gel packs, the Headache Relieving Wrap can be used either hot or cold for two different therapies. Heating them up provides relief from tense muscles, while freezing them constricts blood vessels - calming the severity of painful headaches and migraines.

Fully insulated to retain the heat or chill from the gel packs and incorporating a one-size-fits-all adjustable strap, the Headache Relieving Wrap is available now from Hammacher Schlemmer for $49.95.

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Hammacher Schlemmer

Headache Relieving Wrap Mitigates Migraines Without Medication originally appeared on Mark's Technology News

If you’re keen on improving your mind (or a child’s concentration levels), this game, called the Telekinetic Obstacle Course looks awesome fun for all ages. Well, 8 and up. The aim of the game? To maneuver a ball through an obstacle course…with your mind.

Without the vocabulary barrier of crosswords or the numerical logic required for Sudoku, the Telekinetic Obstacle Course requires just concentration and your soon to be skillful sense of hand-mind coordination to navigate the game’s ball through hoops, teeter-totters (seesaws), baskets and chutes.

Including a headband and two earlobe clips that measure your brain’s theta wave activity (similar to medical EEG monitors), the game’s headband translates your concentration levels into wirelessly transmitted instructions. Your mental commands control the speed of the game’s fan which, in turn, makes the foam ball atop the airstream rise, fall or levitate (see video).

Once you’ve got the mind bit mastered, you need to introduce your hand into the mix. By twisting a knob the game-board turns, enabling you to move the ball through one of eight obstacles - which can be interchanged as you see fit.

Including nine obstacles in total and running on 4 x C and 3 x AAA batteries, the Telekinetic Obstacle Course is available now and, unlike the game itself, is a no-brainer to order over at Hammacher Schlemmer for $99.95.

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Hammacher Schlemmer

Telekinetic Obstacle Course Requires Hand / Mind Coordination originally appeared on Mark's Technology News

With end-of-year festivities just around the corner and alcohol units so difficult to decipher, it would be great to have a gadget to tell you your exact BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) to avoid the guessing game. Well, fortunately this gadget called the AlcoHawk Digital Alcohol Detector does just that, offering you a highly accurate reading on an unambiguous LED display - all with a footprint around the size of your average novelty flash drive.

Featuring a compact folding mouthpiece design and an advanced electric exhale pressure monitor to ensure you give it a proper blow, the AlcoHawk Alcohol Detector uses a top-notch semi-conductor oxide sensor to determine your level of intoxication before a cop gets the chance to breathalyze you.

Offering affordable piece of mind that can be carried on your keychain, the AlcoHawk has a quick 5 second response time and can measure from .00 to .40% BAC - the latter being fairly unreachable as it’s considered a lethal dose. Don’t consider that a challenge.

Measuring 5″ long x 1.75″ wide x .75″ thick, the Alcohawk Digital Alcohol Detector is available now over at ThinkGeek for $44.99. Far better than the penalties for miscalculation.

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ThinkGeek

AlcoHawk Digital Alcohol Detector Has Got Your BAC originally appeared on Mark's Technology News

You can’t beat the closeness of a shower shave, but with the mirrors fogged and having to feel your way around your face, it is time consuming and prone to missed bits and mishaps. This gadget however, called the Zadro Fogless Shower Mirror features a special fog-free surface, an LED light and a 1 to 5x zoom function - letting you easily take a long, hard look at your lathered-up self in a bathroom full of steam.

Getting you a closer shave without any mess in the sink, this reflective wonder provides a clear, shadowless reflection thanks to its patented fog-free material and LED light around the circumference. The light turns itself off after 5 minutes to conserve battery power in case you forget on those rushed mornings and the surface is made of break-resistant material - so there’ll be no close shaves should it ever fall (video below).

With three installation methods including strong suction cups, double-sided tape or a cord to hang it around the shower head, the Zadro Fogless Shower Mirror can be mounted to just about any shower type - ensuring a razor-sharp look at home and abroad.

Including a digital clock to prevent you losing track of time in a Narcissus-like fixation, the Zadro even has a convenient hook for your razor when you’re done. Requiring 3 x AA batteries for the LED light and measuring 9″ tall x 8.25″ wide x 2″ deep, the Zadro Fogless Shower Mirror is available now from the close-shaven purveyors over at Vat19 for $39.95.

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Vat19.com

Zadro Fogless Shower Mirror Is Clearly The Way To A Closer Shave originally appeared on Mark's Technology News

We looked at ION’s Tape Express recently for easy digitization of cassettes, but what do you do with that large collection of vinyl you’ve got stashed away? Well, thanks to this LP-to-iPod conversion system called the ION iPROFILE USB Turntable, you can transfer your old records either directly to your iPod, to your computer, or even hook it up to your stereo for standard record play-back.

Playing and transferring all your old LPs, 12″s and singles, the ION iPROFILE iPod Turntable includes an integrated Universal Dock for iPod, charging and storing converted music in the voice memo section of your 1st/2nd Gen Nano or 5th Gen Classic. These tracks are later updated with song info by the included Gracenote software once you connect your iPod to your computer.

The iProfile Turntable can also connect to your computer over USB, requires no additional drivers and includes easy-to-use EZ Vinyl/Tape Converter software for Linux, Windows and Mac - walking you through your MP3 conversions. Alternatively, you can use your favorite recording software instead (as long as it supports USB audio devices) and with a line-level output (audio in/out cable included) and pre-amp, you can connect this dual-purpose turntable/iPod dock to just about any stereo system for both vinyl or MP3 playback.

Compatible with 33 and 45 RPM records (78s too via software), the ION iPROFILE LP-to-iPod Turntable is available now from Firebox.com (EU only) for £99.95, or on special at Amazon.com (albeit with a seemingly different look) for $199.99.

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Firebox.com and ION Audio

ION iPROFILE USB Turntable Transfers Vinyl Directly To Your iPod originally appeared on Mark's Technology News

If you’re an inquisitive type who likes to examine the world in the minutest detail, this gadget called the Wireless USB Digital Microscope will get you up close and personal with ease.

Useful for everything from dabbling in forensics, to investigating tiny items like circuitboards and jewelry, or for simply reading the fine print on contracts - the Wireless USB Digital Microscope features adjustable magnification from 20x to 200x, includes 8 white LEDs for illumination and can transmit your magnified images up to two meters away from the base station for viewing on your computer.

Shaped like a chunky marker pen, this USB microscope includes a wireless receiver that plugs into a free USB port on your computer - saving you from getting caught up in cable. The receiver includes 4 channel options in case of any wireless interference and also doubles as a convenient base station for the microscope, charging it over USB when not in use.

Including two focusing rings, a software CD and built-in lithium-ion batteries, the Wireless USB Digital Microscope is compatible with Windows 2000/ME/XP and Vista and is available now for curious masses for $139.99 at ThinkGeek.

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ThinkGeek

Wireless USB Digital Microscope: Marker-Like Magnifier With 200X Zoom originally appeared on Mark's Technology News

There’s nothing like a cooked breakfast in the morning, but on weekdays - who has the time? Well, thanks to this all-in-one kitchen appliance called the Breakfast Sandwich Maker, you can start your day with a delicious serving of eggs, bacon and toast in as little as six minutes.

Featuring a steaming tray that prepares your eggs either scrambled or sunny-side-up and a tray above that for heating last night’s bacon or sausage to its optimal serving temperature - the Breakfast Sandwich Maker even includes an “egg/toast” button that synchronizes cooking, ensuring both bread and eggs are ready at the same time.

Including a bagel setting that toasts the cut side and heats the crust (avoiding the burning you get with regular toasters), the Breakfast Sandwich Maker has seven levels of variable browning control and can hard-boil up to eight eggs at once - enough to subdue even the most voracious of appetites.

With a dishwasher-safe lid and steamer trays and measuring 16″ long x 7.5″ high x 11″ deep, the Breakfast Sandwich Maker is cooking up a storm over at Hammacher Schlemmer, where it’s available now for $99.95.

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Hammacher Schlemmer

Breakfast Sandwich Maker Cooks Eggs, Toasts Bread, Warms Bacon At Once. originally appeared on Mark's Technology News