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Green-House of Japan has released a new Beer Can-shaped USB Humidifier. There is nothing special with this gadget, but it will keep your area cool and fresh. The gadget is easy to use. You will just have to put a filter in the device, fill it with water, and plug it on your PC via a USB port. The Beer Can-shaped USB Humidifier retails for 5,850 Yen ($64). [Product Page]
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Thanko has recently released a pair of USB Warm Gloves that will be useful during Winter. The gloves will perfectly heat your fingers and hands thanks to heat generators on the inside. The USB Warm Gloves come also with a removable hood that covers your fingers. Available in black or white, the Thanko USB Warm Gloves are priced at 2,500 Yen or around $27 a pair. [Product Page]
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Duracell will launch the Duracell PowerCheck Batteries worldwide. In case you didn’t know, this AA battery has been released in the US market in the late spring of 1996. The battery comes with the Powercheck, which is a gauge located on the battery that can be activated by simply pressing two white dots on the cell. The Ultra Advanced with Powercheck will be available at Costco and other major retailers starting in December at a small additional cost to regular CopperTop batteries. [Press Release]
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The Webbook is described by Litl as “an internet computer that works great with your favorite websites”. The Litle Webbook can be used as a standard netbook or, flipped round, as a TV device with an optional remote control and “TV style” control knob. It comes equipped with a 12-inch LCD display with an Intel Atom 1.6GHz processor, a GPU that can playback H.264 in 720p, a 1GB of RAM, and a 2GB of built in flash storage. What makes the Webbook interesting is that it has no hard drive because all data is stored on the Internet. Additional features include a built-in WiFi, a headphone port, HDMI, a USB 2.0 port, and a built-in webcam and mic for video conference. The The Litl Webbook is now available for $699 a pop. [Litl]
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The SV-MC75 and the SV-ME750 are the latest 1Seg portable TVs from Panasonic Japan. The high-end SV-MC75 supports IPX6-IPX7 (splash-proof and waterproof), a 4.3-inch display screen with a 480 x 272 resolution and an 8GB of storage space, which is upgradable via SDHC cards (up to 32GB). Meanwhile, its little brother the SV-ME750 has a bigger 5-inch display screen with a 480 x 272 resolution. [Impress]
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Japan-based design and gadget company fu-bi today introduced their latest gadget in the form of the Retro Cube Mini Speaker With MP3 Player. It is actually a 3W x 2-channel speaker that comes equipped with a built-in MP3 player. You can connect the Retro Cube Mini Speaker to your iPod or PC via USB 2.0 and listen to three hours of music after charging its internal battery for about an hour. You can also play music directly from an SD/SDHC memory card. The Retro Cube Mini Speaker retails for 4680 Yen or around $50. Each purchase comes with a mini remote control. [fu-bi]
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If you like the Floating Ideas LCD Clock that we posted back in 2006, then check out the new Levitating Globe from Yanko Design Store. The 8-inch metallic silver and blue levitating globe ball is suspended in mid-air by an electronically controlled magnetic field. It comes with a built-in computer chip within that constantly keeps adjusting to atmospheric changes, ensuring that the globe remains suspended. Each purchase of this gadget comes with a 120V power supply. If you are interested, you can buy the Levitating Globe for $75 each. [Yanko]
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Chinese gadget manufacturer Eston will launch a new MID (Mobile Internet Device) known as the N97. The gadget supports a wide range of video formats including MPG, WMV, AVI, 3GP and MP4. The Eston N97 is powered by a Marvell PXA303 processor with a 7-inch TFT LED touchscreen display, 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, a Li-ion battery and up to 4-hours of battery life. No info on pricing or availability so far. [midbbs]
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Here is the new Wireless USB Digital microscope from ThinkGeek that uses a 2.4GHz wireless frequency with a switch on the cradle/wireless receiver for choosing one of 4 channels. The microscope is able to magnify the object from 10x to 200x and comes equipped with 8 white LEDs around the lens for added illumination. Other features include a built-in Li-ion battery that can be recharged using its cradle. You can purchase the Wireless USB Digital Microscope for $139.99 each. [Product Page]
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If you are always on the go, then you might need the powerFuze Pro from Scosche Industries. The device allows users to carry just one charger for all their USB-based devices when traveling. This USB charging system can be plugged directly into the wall socket or in a car via the cigarette lighter socket. Each Scosche PowerFuze retails for 34.99. The company also released the powerFUZE PRO, which comes with an iPod/iPhone sync cable for $44.99. You can also buy the standalone powerPLUG Ultra low profile USB car charger or powerPLUG Pro version that includes the iPod/ iPhone charge and sync cable for $19.99 and $29.99, respectively. [Scosche]
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