The ideal of a liquid lens to replace glass lenses is not new, and have been used in a static mode (non-focusing) for some time.  Even in some projection televisions you will often find a liquid lens, and some reflector telescopes use a mercury based liquid lens. ... [More]

 The use of webcams has grown in recent years, and with practically every major chat services supporting them there is a really good chance  that the use will continue to increase.   However, one camera due on the market in December adds something to the scenario, ... [More]

Hooking up a computer to the main home entertainment area really makes sense, it allows you to tap into digital media of all types, including online and stored sources.  I have done this for years, and the most difficult aspect of it has been in finding the best controller to make it feel more like an entertainment hub than a computer. ... [More]

So, how much would you pay for a state of the art power cord?  The Furutech Powerflux $1,800 power cord exceeds most wild dreams for a computer power cord.  The creative description, according to Furutech:  Powerflux conductors are 68-strand α (Alpha) OCC twisted around μ–conductor strands with a special-grade PE insulation or dielectric. ... [More]

Actiga is offering cool controllers for computers that include built in games.  The games, dubbed Mini-Motion, sell for $20, and come in versions like skateboarding, RC cars, baseball, and more.  Each game has a USB controller that is suited for the game, and the price is not bad. ... [More]

I was delighted when SD cards came out - it was a handy size that was to be a standard for everything ranging from Pocket PCs  to cameras.  Well, that didn't exactly turn out to be correct, since no sooner than I got comfortable with the concept I got a new phone, and my precious SD card collection would not fit, since the phone incorporated a miniSD. ... [More]

Wireless microphones for computers are nothing new, but I have not seen one to date that has the style that the Retro USB Microphone from Brando does. The mike works up to 3 meters away from the USB receiver, and weighs about 149g.  Perfect for walking about as you rant to someone on messenger. ... [More]

Most of the time when you refer to your PC  as "toast" it is a very bad thing.  However, the CrazyPC 5.25 Bay Toaster can make it into a good thing by allowing you to turn an unused drive bay into a small toaster. The toaster fits into a standard 5. ... [More]

Have several large capacity SDHC cards on hand and really want a SSD in your computer?  The Impress PhotoFast SSD enclosure allows you to insert up to six SDHC cards and mount them as a single 2.5 inch SATA SSD.  The speed will depend on the type of SDHC cards used, but some tests have managed to get 111. ... [More]

Need a special something to spice up the nerd cave?  Consider the gaming table from Digital Edge.  The table is specifically designed to accommodate CH Products gaming controllers, and it incorporates three levels of shelves for your extreme gaming rig needs. ... [More]