http://www.techlaunches.com/ en Copyright 2008 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:01:29 -0400 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss A mini heli that allows you to control not just its forward motion, but also it's up/ down movements and left/ right rotations. Keep it hovering; adjust its forward moving speed with easy controls. "Dashing looks and additional controls make it an exciting gift for kids." Source... http://www.techlaunches.com/mini_heli_from_thinkgeek.php http://www.techlaunches.com/mini_heli_from_thinkgeek.php ThinkGeek Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:01:29 -0400 Logitech, pioneer in making webcams to introduce its first Mac-compatible webcam in black and silver combination with autofocus technology. You can record 720p high-def video clips, and VGA-quality video at up to 30 frames per second while video calling with iChat and Skype. Also features a 2-megapixel sensor, and Logitech’s RightLight 2 Technology, which enables the web cam to "adjust intelligently in dim or harshly back lighted situations." Pricing approx $130. "Great features, attractive price, capture your attention". Via... http://www.techlaunches.com/maccompatible_web_cam_from_logitech.php http://www.techlaunches.com/maccompatible_web_cam_from_logitech.php Logitech Web-cam Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:02:25 -0400 This product is 100% silicone case that does not require batteries or draw power from your iPod. It converts your 3rd gen iPod into a little speaker that also protects your precious baby. "The three metal grilles contain a total of two small speakers, but you need to crank the volume control to really hear it, and there lies my quibble with the gizmo. Available from iFrogz in 8 bright colors and exclusively at Wal Mart." Source... http://www.techlaunches.com/picture_ifrogz_introduces_audowrapz_with_passive_speaker_technology.php http://www.techlaunches.com/picture_ifrogz_introduces_audowrapz_with_passive_speaker_technology.php iPod iPod-accessories Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:49:52 -0400 Take a close at this portable DVD player from Maxx Digital, its design closely resembles that of a Sony PSP. "It doesn't play any games though, functioning as purely a portable DVD player with the following features- 8.5" LCD widescreen display, Supports JPEG, MP3 and MPEG4 files, Integrated SD/MMS/MS memory card slot." Source... http://www.techlaunches.com/picture_dvd_player_from_maxx_digital_resembles_sony_psp.php http://www.techlaunches.com/picture_dvd_player_from_maxx_digital_resembles_sony_psp.php DVD_Player Sony_PSP Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:44:36 -0400 Alongside the electronic toys at the 2008 Tokyo Toy Show, one gigantic toy which caught my attention was a crimson-and-argentine biomass of thousands of tiny, livid Ultraman toys making up a giant twenty foot tall Ultraman statue. It is larger than life and too endearing. The toy show features 30000 new items. "Takes me back to my childhood days."... http://www.techlaunches.com/pictures_20_feet_tall_giant_ultraman.php http://www.techlaunches.com/pictures_20_feet_tall_giant_ultraman.php Thu, 26 Jun 2008 03:13:04 -0400 The ultimate Death Star playset allows you to relive your childhood memories by re enacting the final duel between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in the Emperor's throne room. This 25 Star Wars characters LEGO-style is very cool and expensive.... http://www.techlaunches.com/picture_lego_death_starvery_expensive_and_cool.php http://www.techlaunches.com/picture_lego_death_starvery_expensive_and_cool.php Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:25:45 -0400 These soccer balls are suppose to be frozen and then they will light up your drink. So start panning your next Soccer Theme Party. "Kids Love Them! Adults Rave About Them! Freeze 'em & Light Up Your Drinks Or Use Them To Decorate. The Possibilities Are Only Limited To Your Imagination!" Source... http://www.techlaunches.com/pictures_lited_soccer_balls_to_light_up_your_drinks.php http://www.techlaunches.com/pictures_lited_soccer_balls_to_light_up_your_drinks.php Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:23:34 -0400 Aren't you bored of eating the regular sized Kit Kat? If yes, you must try the homemade one created by some crazy boys. You will require some good company to finish it off. "At approximately 2 feet long by 7 inches wide and 5 inches tall, this is one big candy bar. It comes out to be a mere 45,888 calories, 1860g saturated fat and, For comparison, a normal person probably eats around 2400 calories and 65g of fat... http://www.techlaunches.com/pictures_worlds_biggest_kit_kat_with_45888_calories_only.php http://www.techlaunches.com/pictures_worlds_biggest_kit_kat_with_45888_calories_only.php Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:12:07 -0400 Thanks to the volunteers from Takashimaya and other Shinjuku-area businesses for creating this brilliant piece of art for the inaugural of Tokyo's new Fukutoshin subway line. "They used 138,000 recycled Tokyo Metro tickets for this 3.2 x 2.1 meter (10 x 7 ft) work of Astro Boy pixel art. This work depicts Astro Boy, Uran, Professor Ochanomizu and Higeoyaji (Mr. Mustachio) in Shinjuku along with the new Fukutoshin train."... http://www.techlaunches.com/pictures_138000_recycled_tokyo_metro_tickets_to_make_the_astro_boy.php http://www.techlaunches.com/pictures_138000_recycled_tokyo_metro_tickets_to_make_the_astro_boy.php Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:45:08 -0400 Anders Søborg, using Mindstorm bricks has constructed his own NXT scanner (simpler versions of the flatbed scanner that can scan and save images as BMP-files). "The LEGO scanner isn't faster than any other scanner on the market. In fact, it's sort of slower than the average flatbed scanners. But keep in mind that you only pay a fraction on the LEGO brick toys. Anders was also kind enough to include DIY instructions on making your own, complete with programming... http://www.techlaunches.com/picture_legoenthusiast_develops_diy_lego_scanner.php http://www.techlaunches.com/picture_legoenthusiast_develops_diy_lego_scanner.php Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:23:46 -0400 Cool your wine in the most primitive way with the Swedish granite wine chiller. "Just freeze it in the fridge and it'll keep your wine cool for hours. Finally, something to make your wine drinking habit more respectable." Source... http://www.techlaunches.com/picture_cool_your_wine_in_the_swedish_granite_wine_cooler.php http://www.techlaunches.com/picture_cool_your_wine_in_the_swedish_granite_wine_cooler.php Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:20:01 -0400 Guess where all you can fit this multicolor Illuminated LED Fountain? Almost everywhere. Your home garden, office, bedside etc. "It is featured with Soft Illuminated Color LED Waterfall Plates Fountain, Height: 21 cm Width: 16 cm Depth: 11 cm and can be operated with either AA battery x 3 pcs or AC Adaptor. The Illuminated LED Waterfall Plates Fountain is yours for $24 over at the Gadget Brando website."... http://www.techlaunches.com/picture_multicolor_illuminated_led_waterfall_for_everywhere.php http://www.techlaunches.com/picture_multicolor_illuminated_led_waterfall_for_everywhere.php Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:14:05 -0400 This piece of design item has really taken a toll on the designers as it with coffee-satiating function. You just put your coffee of choice and in under a minute you'll be bright-eyed and ready to go. How nice and different from the regular stuff. "I don't know what WMF 1 could stand for??" Source... http://www.techlaunches.com/wmf_1_coffee_machine_different_from_the_regular_boring_stuff.php http://www.techlaunches.com/wmf_1_coffee_machine_different_from_the_regular_boring_stuff.php Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:54:59 -0400 Though Christmas is a good five months away, the USB Typing Xmas Tree is already out in the market. It would be perfect for people who like to be well prepared in advance for Christmas gifts. "The faster you type, the more lights will glow." Source... http://www.techlaunches.com/usb_typing_christmas_tree_a_little_early_for_christmas.php http://www.techlaunches.com/usb_typing_christmas_tree_a_little_early_for_christmas.php Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:52:10 -0400 Wow this looks amazing, spend an evening with your beau and have these floating lamps in the background. What more can you ask for. These floating lamps are accompanied with fire inside. "Buy 10.000 of them and set your whole town on fire! Would be pretty. You just neat a lighter and the inferno can begin."... http://www.techlaunches.com/pictures_floating_lamps_with_fire_inside.php http://www.techlaunches.com/pictures_floating_lamps_with_fire_inside.php Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:45:15 -0400