MindwireV5 Shocking Game Accessory: Rumble is for the Weak

MindwireV5 Shocking Game Accessory: Rumble is for the Weak mindwirev5.jpgYou know what would make gaming even more fun? Pain. Or at least that is what the folks at Mindwire would like you to think. Their new MindwireV5 unit helps you get into the action with sensations ranging from a “crashing car to the blast of Read more about MindwireV5 Shocking Game Accessory: Rumble is for the Weak[…]

Researchers tout progress with maglev joystick, aim to bring it to market – Engadget

Researchers tout progress with maglev joystick, aim to bring it to market Posted Mar 5th 2008 1:57PM by Donald Melanson Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Peripherals Maglev technology may be best know for its use in trains (and the odd wind turbine), but a group of researchers led by Carnegie Mellon University’s Ralph Hollis have some Read more about Researchers tout progress with maglev joystick, aim to bring it to market – Engadget[…]

Simtrix trots out radically designed Swiftpoint mice – Engadget

Simtrix trots out radically designed Swiftpoint mice Posted Mar 5th 2008 2:26PM by Darren Murph Filed under: Peripherals Sure, we’ve seen input peripherals stretch the core meaning of the word “mouse,” but few have done it better than Simtrix. First up in the Swiftpoint series is the TriPed (on left), which was designed to be Read more about Simtrix trots out radically designed Swiftpoint mice – Engadget[…]

IOGEAR – GPEN200N – Mobile Digital Scribe

Mobile Digital Scribe is the first device ever to capture natural handwriting from any surface, and store it in the receiver for future use. Based on a revolutionary electronic pen that uses ordinary ink refill to write on any paper, the Mobile Digital Scribe stores handwritten notes, memos or drawings for easy upload to any Read more about IOGEAR – GPEN200N – Mobile Digital Scribe[…]

New technology turns your body into a swipe card

NTT is launching a card which when you’re wearing it makes you communicate data by touching stuff. It uses technology to turn the surface of the human body itself into a means of data transmission. As data travels through the user’s clothing, handbag or shoes, anyone carrying a special card can unlock the door simply Read more about New technology turns your body into a swipe card[…]

LapBuddy

Sometimes a product comes along that’s so simple you wonder why you’ve never spotted it before. This is one of them. Wide enough for a keyboard and a mouse or a laptop and a mouse: Made of lightweight material, the Lap Buddy’s design dissipates heat from a laptop computer, conforms to anyone’s lap, and our Read more about LapBuddy[…]

Saitek LCD HDDs

Saitek is launching some small LCDs which plug into flight simulators (please write a lot of drivers for these things!) and can be used to replace the instrumentation. These Head Down Displays turn your PC into a glass cockpit at around $99.99 per piece.