Beat the winter blues with the Bodyclock Active "dawn simulator"

We love the winter; it brings us closer together over the festive period, and all the best films are on the telly. But boy, are those cold, dark mornings a drag. So much so that many people suffer from what is known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) a medical condition that's brought on by a lack of natural sunlight.

Lumie, working alongside the National Trust and RSPB, think they've got the perfect solution in the form of the Bodyclock Active. They're calling it a dawn simulator, which is basically a very nifty alarm clock that fills your room with light in the morning as well as the soothing sounds of birdsong.

Available on 30 day trials, you can pick the Bodyclock Active up from Boots or John Lewis

ASUS O!Play Mini player ditches the USB 3.0 but keeps the 1080p

The O!Play HD2 may be the first media device to support USB 3.0, but we're guessing that hasn't exactly inspired too many of you to run out and buy the things

assuming you can actually find one for sale. Maybe a slimmer, shapelier form factor would do the trick. That's the new O!Play Mini, a much more petite entry into the series that makes do with a single USB 2.0 connector along with an SD/MMC/MS/XD card reader up front. Around back are optical audio and an HDMI 1.3 connector, through which it will pump 1080p video and up to 7.1 audio in Dolby Digital AC3, DTS 2.0+, even TrueHD and DTS-HD, plus a variety of other formats. There are also RCA outputs if you prefer your digital steam in audio. File format support looks pretty legendary, including all the usuals plus less commonly supported extensions like MKV, MTS, OGG, and FLAC, even RighTxT subtitles. No word on price or availability yet, but with the HD2 clocking in at $129.99 we wouldn't be surprised to see this slotting in somewhere under $100.

Westone 4 Four Driver Universal Fit Earphones

Westone Laboratories introduces the the new Westone 4, the world’s first four driver balanced armature universal fit earphone designed specifically for the serious audiophile and music enthusiast. Pushing the limits of both technology and ergonomics, the Westone 4 uses a four driver balanced armature design with 3-way crossover to achieve breathtaking clarity and realism.

The Westone 4 offers 10 Hz -18 kHz frequency response, 31ohm impendance and 118 dB SPL/mW sensitivity. The earphones features the durable EPIC Cable (Earphone Precision Interconnect Cable) the guards against microphonics, and the Westone’s exclusive True-Fit technology for superior ergonomics and comfort.

The Westone 4 quad-driver earphones will be released in Q1 2011.

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Rollei unveils slick 3D camera and 3D digital frame

A few cameras and accessory lenses on the market today allow us to shoot 3D photos. All of those photos need either a 3D TV to view or a special digital photo frame for showing them off. A company called Rollei has unveiled a new digital camera that shows 3D photos and a new digital photo frame for showing those photos off.

he camera will hit the market for purchase next year and it is called the Power Flex 3D. It takes 3D photos by shooting two pics at the same time with dual 5MP sensors. The camera also has the ability to record video in 720p resolution. The rear LCD is a 2.8-inch unit that can show 3D images without needing glasses.

The camera also shoots in 2D mode with 8x digital zoom and it has an HDMI output. The digital photo frame is a 7-inch screen mode and shows images at 800 x 480 resolution. The frame ships with software for making 2D photos into 3D. The frame also has an internal rechargeable battery good for up to 3-hours. The frame will ship at the end of January for 299.95 euro and the price of the camera is unknown.

Scosche kickBACK P1 Hybrid Case with Kickstand for iPad

Scosche updates its kickBACK line by introducing the new kickBACK P1 (model IPDK) hybrid case with kickstand for iPad. The shatterproof polycarbonate and shock resistant rubber hybrid case comes with integrated kickstand for iPad, allowing hands-free viewing.

The kickBACK P1 provides convenient landscape and vertical viewing options and offers users a low angel setting optimal for typing and integrated traction nubs to grip flat surfaces. It is available in white with gray molding and black on black styles.

The Scosche kickBACK P1 iPad hybrid case is priced at $59.99.

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Misa Digital Kitara Multi-Touch Guitar: Digital Electronic Guitar

Guitarists, here comes new version of touchscreen electric guitar that will rock you out. The Misa Digital Kitara Multi-touch Guitar, so it is being called, comes with six buttons on the frets and digital string that will respond whenever your fingers brushing the larger touchscreen at lower part.

Kitara guitar could be set to show six digital strings and you could also adjust the string similar to standard full-fledged guitar. You could manually map sounds and the preferred effects by adjusting ways interacting with the x and y axes on the body.

This monster beast will ship in April of 2011, pre orders being taken now. You’ll be paying $849 for the standard version (hard plastics) or the limited edition aluminum version



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Oxygen Audio debuts O'Car, O'Dock iPhone car docking accessories

Looking for a bit more integration than your usual iPhone car dock or FM transmitter can provide? Then you might want to consider Oxygen Audio's new O'Car head unit, which packs a swiveling iPhone dock that's considerably discreet than some other similar units out there. It's also, of course, a full-fledged car radio, and it packs a 4x55W amp that Oxygen says delivers "perfect quality sound" to your car's speakers. If that's all a bit too much for you, however, Oxygen has also announced the decidedly more standard-looking O'Dock unit that simply mounts on your dash or windshield -- check it out after the break. Unfortunately, there's still no word on pricing or availability for either unit, but we're assuming those details will be made available at CES next month.

via - Oxygen Audio.com

Xbox 360 Kinect Gets Blinged with Swarovski

So what do you get that rich person in your life that has everything this holiday season? Well first it should be hard to find and then it should be covered in Swarovski crystals. What better than a one of kind Xbox 360 Kinect bathed in Swarovski Crystals to impress someone with. Yes, nothing is safe these days from the wrath of Swarovski crystals. This Kinect has been blinged to the nine’s and features over 5,000 Swarovski crystals and retails for $627.38. Now that should get you a kiss under the mistletoe.

via - Engadget ; Chip Chick ; Swarovski Crystal

Super Talent USB 3.0 Storage POD External Hard Drive

Super Talent announced the USB 3.0 Storage POD external hard drive (model 500H) that offers a theoretical throughput that is 10x faster than its predecessor. The USB 3.0 hard drive is available in 500GB capacity and offers up to 90MB/s speeds. The 2.5-inch drive is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 and is USB-powered.



The USB 3.0 Storage POD measures 129 x81 x 15 mm and weighs just 200g. It is priced at $909.

via - supertalent.com

House of Marley Debuts Bob Marley Branded Headphones and iPod Docks

Believe it or not, Bob Marley will be gone 30 years next year, but his music lives on. I mean really…without Bob Marley, reggae would never have made it into the mainstream back in the 70′s and 80′s. Now his likeness and spirit are being utilized this time again for a whole new generation, in the form of audio accessories that will adhere to the Marley family core values: “equality, unity, authenticity, charity and sustainability.” You can expect to see boom boxes, docking stations, earphones and headphones. Currently the collection contains three different lines: Jammin’, Freedom, and Destiny. Each one is geared towards a specific consumer, be it teenagers or audiophiles.

The collection looks so awesome that you’ll be tempted to get out a tie-dye shirt and go jammin’ minus the ganja.. .The House of Marley audio collection will launch sometime in 2011.

Kingmax PD33 and PD30 Sporty Look USB Flash Drives

Kingmax launches the new PD33 and PD30 sporty look USB flash drives that are inspired by sports car’s streamlined design and stunning automotive color of the body. The PD33 comes in capacities from 2GB to 32GB and is available in Black/ Eagle Gray and Black/ Sparkly Orange while the PD30 has 4GB or 8GB and comes in White/ Lightning Green, White/ Silver, White/ Sparkly Orange colors.

Kingmax’s new USB 2.0 flash drives have a capless design with a retractable USB connector and automotive refinish coating.

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IR-embedded Surc case converts iPhone into a universal learning remote

Whoa, Nelly! ThinkFlood won't like this... not one bit. If you'll recall, the RedEye universal remote dongle was well received, as a simple 3.5mm adapter added IR beaming to Apple's slate of iDevices. But now, Mashed Pixel has taken the integration one step further, seamlessly embedding an Infrared emitter into a case. Simply pop the Surc around your iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS or iPhone 4, download the (free) accompanying app and start programming. Before long, you'll be dictating your home entertainment setup sans any external accessories, and heck, you may even improve your phone's reception all the while. The only downside to this approach compared to ThinkFlood's is that the iPad is obviously not supported, and once you upgrade to the iPhone 5, your trusty IR case becomes a glorified paperweight. If you're kosher with that, though, you can get your pre-order in now for $69.95, with initial shipments expected to make their way out in Q1 2011.

via - getsurc.com

Silicon Power Stylish USB reader & microSD/SDHC Combo Pack

Silicon Power has released the new Stylish USB reader and microSDHC combo pack that includes a microSDHC reader and a 16GB microSDHC memory card. The reader weighs less than 3g and combines pure white and sky blue colors. You can easily attach this tiny card reader to the purse, keychain or cell phone.

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Hasselblad prices, ships Ferrari-edition H4D camera

Hasselblad today shipped the H4D-40 Ferrari Limited Edition. The special run medium format camera previewed earlier costs roughly in line with others in its class, at $29,499. Its launch strategy mimics that of the Ferrari Enzo and will see just 499 cameras sold with an 80mm lens.

The new edition stands out through its rosso fuoco color and Ferrari badge as well as a special glass case to display the camera even when out of use.

The camera keeps the 40-megapixel sensor as well as the H4D series' True Focus, which compares yaw when the camera moves and will automatically readjust the focus to keep the intended subject in clear view. Hasselblad still gives it dual storage systems, FireWire tethering and automatic image compensation for chromatic aberration and other unintended effects.