Despite looking like a freaky PC case-mod for your head, researchers say this helmet may serve as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. It directs low levels of infrared light at the skulls of Alzheimer’s sufferers in order to combat the disease by stimulating brain cell growth. A medical team from Sunderland and Durham Universities in the UK believe this could help combat the disease, having already tested the idea on mice. In that test, the mice gained better learning ability afterwards. A human test will go ahead in the summer. Current therapy for Alzheimer’s sufferers doesn’t correct for cell-loss, which is why this technology may be promising. (Read the full post about ‘Infrared-Beaming Helmet May Battle Alzheimer’s [Medical]’…)

Power Kite and Board Can you handle it? You can have this for ?219.00 Tags: camera, gizmos, buyers guides, technology (Read the full post about ‘Power Kite and Board’…)

I suppose with energy costs rising everyday, it makes perfect sense to rely on renewable energy sources more often than not. Case in point, the solar-powered Emergency Light that can be used as an everyday tool or during emergency situations. $12.99 for something as handy as this? I’ll take a hundred, thank you very much. Below are the specifications for you to ponder upon. (Read the full post about ‘Solar-powered Emergency Light’…)

This is retro futuristic at its best. Take an outdated fashion from the 80’s, i.e. slap bracelets and turn them into something pretty cool. These E-Paper Slap Bracelets operate off kinetic energy and display photos without needing a recharge. However, like anything from Yanko Design, it’s but a concept. [Source] Tags: Gadget, home theater, cable, mobile devices (Read the full post about ‘E-Paper Slap Bracelet Concept’…)

For those of you whose wit is as dull as a putty knife, you can level the playing field with two random line generators. The first is the Pick Up Line Generator, with such classics as “Is it hot in here, or is it just you?ac=658233465&” If that doesn’t do it, you might want to try the other 39 sayings available at the Push of the button. Perhaps it is not love that you are offering, but a genuine dose of hatred. There is the Insult Generator for that. At a touch of a button, you fire away your taunting arrows like “you are pure inspiration for birth control” and many others. Assuming that I was still single, I think I might be slightly embarrassed to buy the Pick Up Line Generator. (Read the full post about ‘Pick Up Line and Insult Generators’…)

Posted Jan 24th 2008 8:21PM by Darren MurphFiled under: Misc. Gadgets It seems as if Nokia’s not the only mega-corp on the block with good news to proclaim to Wall Street today, as the giant from Redmond is proudly announcing record second quarter results and pinpointing “robust holiday sales and enterprise demand drive” as the culprit. In the three months ending December 31, 2007, Microsoft pulled in some $16.37 billion in revenue and $6.48 billion in operating income, which translated to 30-percent and 87-percent growth in each area, respectively. (Read the full post about ‘Microsoft trumpets record second quarter results’…)

Apple 80GB iPod ClassicBlack 80GB iPod Video Amazing. The iPod classic lets you carry everything in your collection, up to 20,000 songs or up to 100 hours of video, in your pocket. This thinner, all-metal design offers 80GB of storage space, has an enhanced interface, sleeker design, and Apples own Cover Flow menu. Technorati Tags: Apple Tags: ipod, gadgetry, gadgets, DVD (Read the full post about ‘Apple 80GB iPod ClassicBlack 80GB iPod Video’…)

Posted Jan 24th 2008 9:51PM by Nilay PatelFiled under: HDTV, Home Entertainment Sim2’s back with another wallet-busting HD projector aimed at the crazy home cinema crowd. This time it’s the new PRO5000, which will officially debut at the ISE conference in Amsterdam on January 31st. The 3-chip DLP rig boats 1080p resolution, EASYCINEMA color calibration, and adjustable, interchangeable projection lenses that enable the unit to work in a variety of theater sizes. (Read the full post about ‘Sim2 mounts another assualt on your wallet with the PRO5000 HD projector’…)

We learned all about the MacBook Air just a few days ago, but a few people have been playing with the device at least that long. Today three major publications, the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and USA Today posted their Air reviews. The testing was conducted by tech writing all-stars Walt Mossberg, Steven Levy, and Edward C. Baig, respectively. If you are going to just read one, check out the WSJ article, but all three bring out interesting details. Of course people are ravenous for definitive opinions about the Air as well as more information about heavily speculated aspects, like battery life, processor power, and general usability, so you might want to read all three, especially if you are considering buying an Air. (Read the full post about ‘First MacBook Air reviews published’…)

The upcoming movie “The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep” has prompted one hell of a publicity stunt in Tokyo Bay. The extremely cool effect illustrated above is achieved using a large water screen and some very well timed water fountains. In order to get the full effect, check out the video after the break. Seriously, I can’t understand a thing that is being said, but I want to see this movie. Marketing magic! (Read the full post about ‘Move Over Godzilla, The Loch Ness Monster Terrorizes Tokyo [Marketing Magic]’…)