Blue Box has released PC Gizmo, a USB device that brings some life into the world of IM emoticons. This egg-shaped dekstop gadget does not only support AIM, MSN and Yahoo! IM programs, it also features visual cues for both incoming emails and Skype calls. It will feature flapping ears, and can rock and turn according to the responses received. LED lights of different colors will illuminate, indicating the different emotions from various messages. An integrated speaker is also available for audible alerts. Guess you can toss out the i-Buddy now.

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