
Designed by Olivier Kuntzel and Florence Olivier, the MinuSkull amplified mini speaker features two Fostex Fe-83 drivers on its eyes, a mini subwoofer and a Mosfet amplifier. You can use this speaker as a stand alone speaker or matched up to numerous speakers for a home cinema sound system. The MinuSkull amplified mini speaker is priced at $2,135. [Product Page]

Samsung will launch its latest tablet at the Mobile World Congress in February 2012. The upcoming tablet will feature a 11.6-inch display with a 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio, a powerful 2.0GHz Samsung dual-core Exynos 5250 processor, the Google Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system with Android Beam. In case you didn’t know, the Android Beam uses NFC to share files and links between Android devices running Ice Cream Sandwich. Stay tuned for more updates. [BoyGenius]

ThinkGeek has started selling the Piggyback Solar-powered Gadgetbag that can be attached to your backpack. The gadget has a built-in solar panel with an output of 1000mA at 5.6 volts, which is enough to charge your power-hungry iPhone. The Piggyback also has an 800mAh Lithium-ion backup battery pack, a USB cable and two zippered pouches. If you are interested, you can purchase the Piggyback Solar-powered Gadgetbag for $119.99. [ThinkGeek]

iStation iPad dock from M.I.C Gadget is perfect for those who love retro gadgets. Available in a faux woodgrain surface (with White keyboard) or a white pearl glossy (with Black keyboard), the iStation is also compatible with iPhone. The docking station features stereo speakers with a subwoofer, Bluetooth connectivity, a 3.5mm standard audio jack, a direct MP3 playback from USB flash drive and a microSD card slot. The iStation retails for $85.90 a pop. Video after the jump. Read more

Motorola will launch the Xoom 2 and Xoom 2 Media Edition in the UK market next week. Both tablets feature the Google Android 3.2 Honeycomb OS, a 1.2GHz dual core processor, a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera, a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera, an LED flash, a 1GB of RAM and a 16GB of storage. The Motorola Xoom 2 comes jam packed with a 10.1-inch HD display with Gorilla Glass, while the Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition has a smaller 8.2-inch HD display with Gorilla Glass. The Xoom 2 will be available on December 2nd, 2011, while the Xoom 2 Media Edition will be released on December 5th, 2011. No word on pricing at this time. [Clove]

The FireText is not an ordinary smoke alarm because it features a SIM card slot. When the FireText detects smoke, the device is able to send text messages to up to four separate numbers simultaneously. What’s more, you can also personalize the message alert. The fire alarm is powered by a standard 9V battery, which is good for about 36 alarms. If you are interested, you can purchase the FireText Smoke Alarm for £89.99 or approx. $138. [Product Page]

The new Roland SPD-SX is a replacement for the previously released SPD-S. Measuring 364mm x 331mm x 94mm and weighing at only 5 lbs, the new sampling pad features 9 velocity-sensitive rubber pads, 2 external dual-trigger inputs and a 2GB of internal memory, enabling approximately 360 minutes of sampling (mono) without requiring external memory. Other features include inputs for stereo mic/line input, USB mass storage, USB MIDI/Audio and USB memory. The Roland SPD-SX is priced at $999 a pop. [Roland]

Huawei has decided to release the MediaPad 7-inch Android tablet in India. Powered by the Google Android 3.2 Honeycomb OS, the tablet features a 1.2GHz Qualcomm dual-core processor, a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, a 5MP rear-facing camera and Wi-Fi connectivity. The Huawei MediaPad retails for Rs 28,359 or around $557. [Indian Express]

The VALKEE Bright Light headset is a new way to prevent and treat seasonal affective disorder. This headset is not used for listening to music, but it is used for the bright light therapy. The VALKEE Bright Light headset increases light exposure easily and effectively by bringing light very close to the brain via the ear canals. This method prevents depression and can affect your mood. Recent tests with the Valkee Bright Light headset showed that approx. 9 patients out 10 of depressed patients experienced total relief of symptoms after receiving daily doses of this therapy. [Press Release]

Using the new OVO-4 home flight simulator, you can learn to fly without ever leaving your home. It is a fully-sealed enclosure with three 24-inch panoramic monitors for panoramic landscape viewing and vibration systems to replicate air turbulence, runway irregularities, engine vibration and jolting. Measuring 320cm x 220cm x 360cm and weighing approx. 1000Kg, the OVO-4 also provides all the necessary levers, adjustable pedals, controls, instruments, buttons and indicators, including a real 5-position switch for engine ignition. This flight simulator uses Microsoft Flight Simulator X, allowing you to choose your favorite airport and select the weather conditions. [Product Page]