Belkin’s latest power-strip adds a very smart feature for travelers: USB ports. The strip has a couple of charge-only sockets along with the three-way mains AC extenders and even comes with a mini-USB cable, obviating the need to carry chargers for most gadgets. The $25 box also squeezes in a surge-protector for those untrustworthy hotel power outlets. Product page [Belkin] Tags: mobiles, gadgets, hi fi, high definition TV (Read the full post about ‘Belkin Wall Wart Builds in Bus Power’…)

Following the much hyped released of its rival web browser IE8, Firefox has, as expected released version 3 beta 4 of its web browser. Unlike IE8 which allowed anyone to download the browser even in the early stage of its version, Firefox explicitly recommend that the beta 4 version be downloaded only by testers and developers. Firefox 3 beta 4 milestone releases has the following 4 new features: Improved users interface which includes, enhanced search support in the download manager, ability to zoom in an entire page or just the text, and over all improvement in interface when running on Windows Vista, XP, MAC OS X and Linux. (Read the full post about ‘Firefox releases version 3 beta 4′…)

If you cannot get enough of Lego in your life, carrying around thousands of bricks in your pocket is not an ideal option. Play-Nyc decided to put the multi-touch screen of the iPhone to good use by creating a “concept” where you to carry millions of Lego bricks in your pocket. This cool little concept named LEGO Touch, uses a cover-flow type interface to scroll through every Lego brick you can imagine and it allows you to build up any Lego model you want by dragging pieces around with your fingers. You can zoom in and out by moving two fingers apart in the same way you would zoom or rotate an image. All bricks on the iPhone are in what Play-Nyc call a “Brick-Bin” and are ready at the touch of the screen. (Read the full post about ‘Build on your iPhone with LEGO Touch’…)

DLO Action Jacket for iPod touch Neoprene case with armband/belt clip for iPod touch Action Jackets are stylish, padded cases that feature a play-thru design so you never have to remove your ipod touch to get to its controls. The comfortable, workout-ready armband fits any arm size from toothpick to telephone pole; and the rotating belt clip securely attaches your iPod almost anywhere. Technorati Tags: DLO Tags: AAC, gadgetry, gadgets, Gadget (Read the full post about ‘DLO Action Jacket for iPod touch Neoprene case with armband/belt clip for iPod touch’…)

One of the main reasons why I’m holding off on buying the new Nokia N95 is because I don’t want to get frustrated every time I run out of batteries while I’m on the road. I consider myself a power user and I know for sure that with all the features the N95 is packing under the hood, I’ll suck the batteries dry before I’m even halfway home. But then Brando, who seems to have been reading my mind lately, has come up with this very helpful new gadget that will definitely be included in my to-buy list next week. It’s a solar-powered key chain cellphone charger, that can um, charge you cellphone using solar power. (Read the full post about ‘Brando portable solar charger powers your gadgets with the sun’…)

After Nine Inch Nails, Radiohead and other musicians have utilized the power of the web to promote and sell their music along comes REM with their latest album Accelerate. REM is making their 14th album available through audio streaming at a social music discovery service iLike. To promote the release of REM’s album on its online music service, iLike will be holding a Worldwide Listening Party beginning March 24 and will be running through March 26, which is a full 6 days before the album will be release in North America on April 1, 2008. The best-selling band will be recording an exclusive video message to introduce and promote their new album. The message will be distributed as well through iLike’s music service. (Read the full post about ‘iLike will premiere R.E.M.’s newest album Accelerate worldwide’…)

Posted Mar 11th 2008 2:20AM by Ryan BlockFiled under: Misc. gadgets It’s really about time someone released a portable power strip with USB charging. Really, honestly, we don’t know what took ‘em so long — it’s frigging 2008, everything’s been USB-powered for a couple years now. Hat tip to you, Belkin, for the Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger, which goes for $25 or so.[Thanks, Alex]Tags: game, pvr, cable, dap (Read the full post about ‘Belkin’s Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger’…)

Top 5 of spy gadgetsMar 05, 2008 Nowadays modern spies can have much better and newer gadgets than James Bond had. A lot of devices open new possibilities and let almost every person feel himself a secret agent and it doesn’t matter what object he pursues: weather he tries to save the planet or spies upon his wife. Let me present you the following top 5 of spy gadgets. Number 5. This is classical gadget that can’t be forgotten by any ’spy’. It is the best way to watch somebody and record within a large radius. Nice features of cameras and microphones are the following: some of them can be activated by sound or motion; other cameras can record in darkness. There also exist cameras smaller than you can even imagine. (Read the full post about ‘Top 5 of spy gadgets’…)

Has Asus ruined its nice idea? Mar 10, 2008 A very interesting idea was proposed by Asus. A useful device was worked out. But it has one disadvantage that makes it almost impossible to use. Let’s find out why. The elaboration is the following: the company thought that it would be nice to combine portable wireless mouse with flash card. But they have made a huge mistake - the form of the mouse is not comfortable at all, it looks like a memory stick. One end of the gadget is held by a magnet. You separate the small part and plug it into your laptop’s USB drive. In order to charge the device you have to snap it back together while the transmitter is still connected. Actually, the idea is great. (Read the full post about ‘Has Asus ruined its nice idea?’…)

We nag a lot on the wisdom of using a tripod in certain photography situations, but you can get by most of the time hand-holding your baby — if you know what you’re doing. Boomer site Endless Years has a nicely illustrated tutorial on how to hold your camera in a way that will utilize your body to steady the shot. One additional tip: While composing the shot, repeat the mantra "Be the tripod. Be the tripod…"How To Hold Your Camera and Camera Phone For Better Results [Endless Years] Tags: lcd, pvr, dap, laptops (Read the full post about ‘Take Better Photos By Learning How to Hold Your Camera’…)