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trinvo talking translator: say “I can’t understand you” in 12 languages

trinvo-talking-translator

We’ve already featured a talking translator before, but it looked intimidating and/or boring. Not the Trinvo. It’s a hip and handy talking translator equipped with the very original “navigational wheel.” Wherever you go, people will surely want to talk to you if only to ask what that gadget is that you’re holding. That’s “iPod ba…

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July 30th, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: gadgets interactive mobile tech technology

many bags do not look alike: self-propelled suitcase can drive itself through the airport

self_propelled_suitcase

Now I’m not one to pack a ton of stuff when I travel. As a matter of fact, if it doesn’t fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of me, it’s not going with me. On the other hand, I certainly know my share of people who would like to bring…

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April 24th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets strange + wonderful

pocket toothbrush also carries toothpaste

OHSO Portable Toothbrush

Do you brush your teeth? Then I have just the thing for you: a toothbrush! But seriously, OHSO’s pocket toothbrush is not only stylish, it’s also very practical. The most notable feature of this toothbrush is that it can carry toothpaste in its handle. All you have to do is turn the handle’s knob and…

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November 26th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: design gadgets

5-face watch knows the time no matter where you are

Diesel 5 Face Watch

I was looking for a gift at Diesel and came across these sweet new (albeit behemoth) watches that have not one, not two, but FIVE faces to handle your different time zones.They’ve got a spot for LA, NY, London, Paris, and Tokyo.

While I applaud this concept, I have two concerns which I must raise.…

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September 1st, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: karen m.

filed under: design timepieces

aria sinsonido guitars get small for travel

aria sinsonido travel guitar

Are you and your guitar inseparable? Well even if you are addicted to playing when you’re on the road, there’s no denying it’s a pain in the a$$ to carry a full-size guitar on an airplane or train. Here’s a guitar that breaks down to fit into a compact “gig bag”, so you can take…

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July 30th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design strange + wonderful

provia a1 gps navigator: way too sexy for itself

Provia A1 GPS Navigator by HTMS

Those of us in the States tend to think of GPS navigators as relatively utilitarian devices that help us find our way when we’re too afraid to ask for directions at the gas station. In Asia, GPS devices seem to be on the way to becoming much more.

Case-in-point: the new Provia A1 navigator from…

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August 25th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gps + navigation media players mobile tech