GadgetMadness

Japanese Nano Tech Water Maze Game

2009-06-09T03:18:39+00:00

Pachinko with water? That's what the Nano-Tech Japanese Aqua Dance Game accomplishes with hyper-beading "Adesso WR" technology using a nano-tech agent invented and patented by Nikka Kagaku Co., Ltd. of Japan. On a game-scale we're happy, on a water park scale where you zoom down slides with giant balls of water chasing you we're even happier. Maybe one day,...

Which Is The Best GPS?

2009-06-09T02:10:35+00:00

You're looking for the best GPS money can buy, so long as that money isn't going to break the bank. We've always been pleased with the Garmin n�vi line, especially the widescreen models with built-in Bluetooth and FM. The Garmin nuvi 760 has a 4.3" touch screen color backlit display, Bluetooth for hands-free calling and traffic broadcasts via "silent"...

New Apple iPhone 3G S

2009-06-09T01:40:13+00:00

(Courtesy of Apple) Unless you were asleep all day you're probably aware of the big announcements from Apple at the WWDC 2009. While Steve Jobs was noticeably not present the new iPhone 3GS was announced, as well as a $99 iPhone 3G and a new 13" MacBook. So what's the big deal about the iPhone 3G S? "Improved performance," better...

R2-KT Special Edtion Astromech Droid

2009-06-09T01:22:41+00:00

R2-KT was originally created by the R2 Builders Club in honor of Katie Johnson, who passed away in 2005 at the age of seven from brain cancer. Katie's sister Allie was inspired by watching "Attack of the Clones" and wished that R2-D2 could watch over her sister while undergoing treatment, the same way that R2 watched over Padm�. As...

Red Special Edition Nintendo DSi

2009-06-05T20:32:52+00:00

Remember way back when when consoles came in black or gray? Then amazingly consoles with color appeared, and all was good. We love the Nintendo DSi with its nifty dual cameras and coming DSi Facebook integration. We are curious though why Nintendo has only released two colors here in the US, black and blue when so many other colors...

UFO's & Aliens

2009-06-05T20:10:18+00:00

UFO's are seen everyday by all kinds of people and the majority of the sightings can be easily explained away. (We are pretty sure we sparked panic of a mass invasion when we reviewed our own UFO in 2005.) There are, however, a small percentage of UFO sightings that are never explained. HowStuffWorks has put together a very nice...

The Secret Lives of Stormtroopers

2009-06-05T17:58:23+00:00

Ever wonder what Imperial Stormtroopers do in their spare time? Inflicting pain and terror, killing Jawas, and keeping the Death Star running in tip-top shape is only what they do while on duty. Just like anyone else Stormtroopers like to have fun once they get off work too! One photographer has been exploring the secret life of the Star...

Spy Camera Watch 8GB

2009-06-05T17:34:00+00:00

This mini spy video camera disguised as a watch has a rechargeable Li-ion battery, microphone and 8GB of built-in storage that can be used as a flash drive. It also shoots AVI video at 352x288 (15 FPS) resolution - the lens is hidden right between the "1" and "2" on the watch face. (Can also be used to tell...

Microsoft Company Store Not To Be Sold "Project Gotham Racing 4" For Sale

2009-06-05T03:27:50+00:00

Cost of PG4 for the Xbox 360 at the Microsoft Company Store: probably less than retail. Cost of same copy of PG4 purchased at the Microsoft store, now on the shelf of your local video game store that sells used games: $17.99. Not removing the sticker with your Microsoft employee number still on it? Priceless. Thanks anonymous tipster! Copy...

"Land of the Lost:" DVD Series Gift Set

2009-06-04T20:07:03+00:00

Have you seen commercials for the new Will Ferrell remake of "Land of the Lost" due to hit theaters any day now? We have, and we're left scratching our heads like a Pakuni with fleas. The original "Land of the Lost" TV series was hardcore mind-bending science fiction disguised as a Saturday morning dinosaur show for kids. In addition...

Real World Superheroes Anonymous

2009-06-04T19:05:17+00:00

(Photo Courtesy Geist) People who dress up to fight crime and help others are no longer confined to graphic novels or MMO's. What would you do if you happened across a mugging in progress? Would you run, call for help, or beat the bad guy to a pulp with your bare fists? Mr. Ravenblade, a laid-off technology worker from...

Pre-Order To Buy Zune HD

2009-06-04T04:05:31+00:00

Are you excited about the new Zune HD from Microsoft with its bright 3.3 inch 16:9 480x272 resolution OLED multitouch touchscreen with 720 HD video output, Internet browser, Xbox Live integration and HD radio receiver? We are - as a matter of fact we've been checking for pre-order status on Amazon like little Zune obsessed ferrets on too much...

Pre-Order Final Fantasy XIII for PS3

2009-06-04T03:53:42+00:00

Oh, the anticipation. The level of anticipation on Final Fantasy XIII (13) is so high you could cut it with a knife. A really big, super deformed knife glowing with tons of bloom effects and particles. Anyway those of you who know us know we regularly troll for pre-orders and lo and behold, there's the pre-order for FFXIII on...

Sequel to "Ico" and "Shadow of the Colossus" Shown at E3 2009: "The Last Guardian" on Playstation 3

2009-06-03T23:00:29+00:00

The trailer for "The Last Guardian," the third game in the Ico series was shown at E3 this year and blew our minds - not just because we're huge fanboys of this fantasy universe, but also because the in-game graphics look AMAZING. Wait a minute... don't tell us you never played "Ico" or "Shadow of the Colossus" on the...

Acer Aspire One To Run Google Android

2009-06-03T21:37:35+00:00

It looks like Google is about to give Microsoft a run for their money on another front - the netbook. Both Acer and Asustek have adopted Android and will be releasing netbooks running Android next quarter: Acer Inc., the world�s second-largest laptop maker, will release a low-cost notebook powered by Android next quarter, Jim Wong, head of information-technology products...