
Famous battery maker Duracell has rolled out a charging system called myGrid that will charge cell phones and other devices placed on its surface. The device is compatible with Apple’s iPods, the iPod touch and the iPhone, as well as a number of handsets from Nokia, Motorola and RIM’s BlackBerry handsets. The Duracell myGrid will be launched in October 2009. No word on pricing so far. [iPodNN]

Thanko is known for their USB gadgets such as the USB Cigarette or the Silent Mouse EX. The company comes back with the USB Guitar link, which connects the electric guitar to the PC. Measuring 94mm × 50mm × 22mm, the device is compatible with Windows XP and Vista OS. The Thanko Guitar link is currently available in Japan for 4980 Yen ($55). [Thanko]

If you still have a huge collection of your grandma’s VHS video tapes, then you might need the iConvert Video Converter to convert them into digital formats. This video converter doesn’t need a computer. You just need to connect it to your VCR, camcorder or DVD player and insert a standard SD or SDHC memory card. Then press PLAY—and iConvert records your movies as you watch. When finished recording, remove memory card and transfer digital videos to your computer or other digital device. If you are interested, you can buy the iConvert for just $99.95. [Product Page]

Green-House is famous for its LCD display and Digital Picture Frame. The company today introduced its latest GH-PTB17-E 17-inch tablet that provides an SXGA resolution (1280 x 1024) with an 800:1 contrast ratio and a 300 cd/m3 brightness level. The tablet is compatible with both PC and Mac platforms. The Green-House GH-PTB17-E will be launched in Japan later this month. [Green-House via Akihabara]

The i-3D Video Glasses is able to display video at 920,000 pixels at an aspect ratio of 4:3. Weighing at only 2.4-ounces, this head mounted display has stereo earbud-type speakers and delivers a wide 35-degree diagonal viewing angle. Other features include a USB charger cable, a remote control and an adjustable brightness/ contrast. It draws its power from a 1,000mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion battery that provides enough juice for about 3.5-hours on a single charge. The gadget can be connected to any standard video source. If you are interested, you can buy the i-3D Video Glasses for $399. [Gizmo Watch]

The INKIA 500 MID is powered by an Intel Atom ULV Z510 processor with an Intel US15W chipset. The gadget features a 5-inch LCD touchscreen display at 800 x 480 resolution, a 1GB RAM, and up to a 16GB SSD. Other features include Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. Unfortunately, you might be disappointed with the VGA camera quality, but it is good enough for video calls. [Semi-legit]

Still remember the modular weather station that we mentioned back in July? Jacob Jensen has released another modular weather station collection that features Thermometer II, Hygrometer II and the core system known as the Multi Sensor, which is able to cnnect up to three modules. The price ranges from $50 to $150, depending on the module you choose. [Product Page]

e-Supply Japan today introduced the EEA-MAN1011, an digital USB microscope to use with your PC. The gadget is powered by a 2MP sensor manufactured by Sanyo Japan and provides a 5x to 150x zoom. The e-Supply EEA-MAN1011 will be sold in Japan for 12,500 Yen ($131). [Product Page via Akihabara]

Pittsburgh-based company DynaVox Mayer-Johnson has rolled out the DynaVox Xpress. Weighing at 1.5-pounds, the gadget has a 5-inch touchscreen display with a menu of icons with various phrases and vocabulary, and speakers to vocalize the communications. The Xpress also supports an MP3 player, WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, an integrated calendar, and the ability to download new vocabulary to the device. No info on pricing or availability so far. [DynaVox]

Samsung’s latest YP-M1 DMB is now available in the Korean market. Available in 8, 16, and 32GB models, this iPod Touch killer comes with a 3.3-inch AMOLED screen (WQVGA) and a DMB TV Tuner. The gadget is compatible with most of multimedia file formats including MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF, AAC, M4A and FLAC audio files as well as WMV, ASF, H.264, MPEG4, DivX, XviD and SWF video files. [Akihabara via iPod and MP3 Players]