My dad always taught me to beware of whatever Uncle Sam gives you. But it usually costs you something – whether in tax dollars or in freedom. So, when FCC Chairman Kevin Martin announced a plan to offer free wireless Internet to the masses, I had to ask … what’s the catch? Well, the catch is that the Internet would be free, but also filtered, and that means no naughty bits … er … bytes.

The proposal would make the Internet porn free for all those going on the wireless government doll with Uncle Sam deciding what’s obscene and what isn’t. As part of the upcoming auction to sell off access rights to analog TV airwaves, the FCC would require the winning bid to include a plan to devote 25% of the airwaves for a free Internet service. The bidder would be free to devote 75% of the bandwidth to high speed, paid internet access with the proviso that the remaining bandwidth would go towards a slower, free service that would also filter out “pornography and other material not suitable for children.”

The proposal, which most experts believe isn’t policeable, is loosely based on similar proposals in Australia and have drawn criticism from all sides as wireless carriers object to a mandatory competitor with free access, while free speech advocates object to an overreaching government deciding what the citizenry can and cannot consider as offensive. Martin has stated that the option of adults choosing to opt-out of the filter and have full Internet access. But that really isn’t the issue. With the FCC deciding what is and isn’t offensive, they have to observe and analyze traffic. And that could amount to a massive invasion of privacy.

Then again, privacy can have its price and can simply opt to continue paying for their Internet access and avoid it altogether.

Hat Tip – Wall Street Journal

NEC Display Solutions is a name that’s highly respected when it comes to commercial LCD displays and projectors, and the company has just announced that it will make available its line of MultiSync MD Series of high-brightness, color and grayscale flat-panel monitors. These monitors were specially designed for medical imaging applications, including radiology and Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS). Some of the new MultiSync MD Series models comprise of the 21″, 2-megapixel MD212MC and the 21″, 3-megapixel MD213MC color displays. Both of them will feature front sensors, while the 21″, 3-megapixel MD213MG display with front sensor is a grayscale model.

The MD212MC and MD213MC color displays follow in the footsteps of the highly successful line of medical grayscales from NEC, and join the 30-inch, 4-megapixel MD304MC color display with backlight sensor announced earlier this year. The MD212MC, MD213MC, MD213MG and MD304MC displays can be seen at the 2008 Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) Annual Meeting and Conference (Booth No. 4270) from November 30 through December 5 at McCormick Place in Chicago. NEC’s new UA-SFT LCD module technology offers high brightness without compromising contrast or viewing angles, making the image quality outstanding for color or grayscale images. Select units include built-in front sensors for stability, as well as remote assurance of DICOM conformance.

Features of these new displays include :-

• DICOM calibration and the X-Light Pro sensor system for maintaining a consistent image
• 12-bit lookup table (LUT) for detailed images and grayscale
• ColorComp, which reduces LCD uniformity errors and compensates for differences in color/grayscale and luminance
• Front or backlight sensors
• Full medical certifications
• 5-year limited warranty with overnight exchange service

Both the MD212MC and MD213MC displays will begin shipping from this month onwards, retailing for $3,899 and $4,999, respectively. As for the MD213MG display, that will be made available next month, retailing for $4,699. Those who are interested in the MD304MC display can pick it up now for a dollar shy of $4,000.

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Every house has a kitchen, kitchens are full of gadgets so it makes sense that our second gift guide for Christmas 2008 is full of kitchen gadgets.

Toastabags - $9.95

As its name suggests, the Toastabag allows you to cook things in a toaster. Not in every toaster, just the slotted kind that most people have nowadays. All you do is put the ingredients in the bag, pop it down in the toaster and wait.

Toastabags are available from Firebox for $9.95.

Precision Spoon Scale - $24.99

With baking, precision is absolutely vital. Measuring your wet ingredients and your dry ingredients with our new ultra-precise spoon scale. With two spoons included, you can scoop out just the right amount of sugar, or even 10-1 grams of salt! To get this level of precision, you’d normally need a separate scale, but we’ve combined two immensely useful kitchen gadgets into one, and we love dual-use devices in the kitchen!

The Precision Spoon Scale is available from Think Geek for $24.99.

Rotato Express - $29.98

Rotato® Express automatically peels potatoes, fruits and other vegetables in seconds. Puts an end to thick peels and waste. Simply skewer potato on bottom spike and lower the top spike. Then, push the button to start peeling – automatically stops when complete. Skin peels off in one continuous piece.

The ROTATO EXPRESS is available from Taylor Gifts for $29.98.

The One Touch Spice Grinder - $39.95

This is the electric spice mill that grinds whole spices at a touch of the lid, producing freshly ground spices without the laborious manual efforts required with a mortar and pestle. The device allows you to always cook with the freshest possible spices, ensuring better flavor and aroma than pre-ground spices that quickly lose their potency.

The one touch spice grinder is available from Hammacher for $39.95.

Digital Thermometer Pan - $49.99

Happily, one enterprising cooking geek put a thermometer right inside the pan, and a readout in the handle. So, now when the recipe calls for “medium-high heat”, and the pan reads “400 degrees F”, and your traditional Oaxacan Platanos Asados come out just right, you can mark down in the margins the precise temperature, and get it right every single time. Science - it’s all about being able to duplicate results.

The Digital Thermometer Pan is available from Think Geek for $49.99.

Darth Vader Toaster - $54.99

If there’s something every Sith Lord knows how to do it’s make a balanced breakfast. While the Jedi have to live off of Jawa juice and fried nerfsteak, the Dark Lord of the Sith prefers to have a reminder of his fiery Mustafar defeat at his breakfast table. Every morning he burns that moment into a slice of bread with the Darth Vader Toaster. This black, ominous kitchen appliance easily leaves the mark of Vader’s helmet in every yummy piece of toast.

The Darth Vader Toaster is available from The Star Wars Shop for $54.99.

Under Cabinet Kitchen Clock Radio

Sony’s ICF-CDK70 Under Cabinet Kitchen Clock Radio with CD-Changer makes working in the kitchen a lot more fun. Pop in 3 CDs and listen as you cook, clean, or just hang out in everyone’s favorite room. It also plays music from your digital music player or 20 preset radio stations. For added convenience, the supplied remote control is magnetic, making it perfect for the refrigerator door. Additionally, a built-in cook timer allows you to keep an eye on your culinary creations.

The Under Cabinet Kitchen Clock Radio is available from Amazon for $63.

Voice Recognition Grocery List Organizer - $149.95

This is the voice activated grocery list organizer that comes pre-loaded with over 2,500 food, beverage, household, beauty, and office items, and recognizes words as specific as swordfish, emory boards, and lawn bags, allowing you to store and print shopping lists simply by speaking the name of the item.

The Voice Recognition Grocery List Organizer is available from Hammacher $149.95 for .

Bean Grinding Espresso Maker - $1,449.95

his is the world’s most advanced espresso maker. Manufactured in Mantua, Italy, it produces 15 bars of pressure, which is 15 times greater than atmospheric pressure and double the amount found in lesser espresso makers, creating maximum coffee flavor and topping every espresso with a perfect crema, the caramel-colored signature of the finest Italian espresso. Unlike conventional espresso machines that grind beans and store them in a chamber where they oxidize and lose flavor before they enter the brewing system, this machine uses a direct grind-to-brew system that immediately brews the beans you grind into the espresso you are about to drink, creating the freshest possible flavor.

The Bean Grinding Espresso Maker is available from Hammacher for $1,499.95.

If none of the above tickle your fancy check out all the kitchen gadget departments at Think Geek, Hammacher or Taylor Gifts.

San Disk is deeply slashing prices on their Ultra II SDHC cards for Cyber Monday. In an effort to boost online sales from their direct site, the 1st tier memory card maker is cutting the prices of their high capacity Secure Digital memory cards by up to 50% or more. What a deal.

Some of the cards being slashed include an 8GB Ultra II SDHC card for about $21.00 (regular list price is $50). Sony fans will appreciate the discounting of a 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo from around $40 to $19.99. For smart phones, SanDisk is offering an 8GB microSDHC card for $30, down from $70 bucks. And that’s not all. Prices are being slashed for today only on USB flash drives and also a few of SanDisk’s media players, including the Sansa Clip, Fuze, and View MP3 players. 4GB Microdrives are as low as $20, with 16GB thumb drives going for under $45 dollars.

The Ultra II SDHC cards have a max write speed of 15 mega bits per second and the 2GB models are selling for a paltry $11.

Discounts end tonight at Midnight Pacific Time.

Hat Tip - Crave

Nikon is at the top of its game, this time round having launched the D3X FX-format digital SLR camera that comes with a whopping 24.5-megapixel resolution to capture everything you see in great detail sans noise. This means the D3X is able to offer professional photographers the chance to bring home commercial-quality image performance in the versatile D-SLR form factor that they’re used to. Needless to say, the Nikon D3X is the flagship digital camera from the company, and you won’t find anything better coming out from them at least for a while.

Inside the D3X, one will find that the heart of the D3X is its FX-format, 24.5-megapixel (6048 x 4032) CMOS sensor that offers extreme resolution, dynamic range, color depth, detail and sharpness that will satisfy even the most demanding clients. It can be used to create catalogs, magazine covers, billboards or gallery prints without too much hassle, where its large 5.49-micron pixel size and high signal to noise ratio is able to churn out vibrant images with breathtaking image fidelity while keeping lost highlights and shadows to a minimum, resulting in smoother tone reproduction with minimized noise. You are able to capture up to five frames-per-second (fps) in 14-bit file format, which translates to approximately 138MB per image. Better bust the bank account to purchase a bunch of memory cards for use with the D3X as you’ll run out of them pretty fast.

The D3X currently works fine with Nikon’s Creative Lighting System (CLS) that offers photographers a mobile lighting solution which is easy to manage. In addition, you can hook it up to Nikon’s GP-1 GPS receiver to gather information such as latitude, longitude, altitude and date of shooting for those who love archiving stuff. When tethered via USB, you are able to send images to a computer directly. The Nikon D3X will be out this month, retailing for a whopping $7,999.95.

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Even though I have children of my own, I haven’t really invested in a baby monitor. I really ought to, because they have some fancy ones with video cameras now for a low price. When I was a baby, the only baby monitors with video cameras were several hundred dollars each.

The Ycam Wi-Fi Baby monitor is certainly a whole lot cheaper, as it uses the inexpensive video technology that is common on webcams everywhere. The Ycam is designed to hook up with the user’s own Wi-Fi network, and it is able to take high quality video with sound. It can shoot in 30fps with 640 x 480 pixel resolution.

The Ycam has infrared night vision, so you can see your little babies even in the dark. Another special feature is the motion detection system that will alert you with email. There is also an option for MPEG-4 compression for reduced bandwith and storage. It is possible to view from many devices including laptops, even the iPhone.

The WiFi connectivity makes it possible for multiple client users. So now the relatives can see the little baby in the crib from anywhere, provided they have the password protection. Not to mention all the parents who can view their children online while they are away.

You should be able to get the Ycam Wi-Fi Baby Monitor on the BabyMonitorsDirect website for about £149.99.

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Some of you may remember when Coolest Gadgets covered CNN’s supposed “hologram” of will.i.am covering the American election last month. Of course, that hologram was nothing more than special effects, but here is an article about the real deal.

I’m not talking about those tiny holograms on your credit cards or certain magazine covers, and I’m not talking about the ones as cool as Princess Leia’s distress call in the original Star Wars. The holographic technology that I am writing about now is the Holocube 3D, somewhere in the middle of these two advancements.

The Holocube 3D is a box that has a genuine hologram inside. It comes in three sizes of 10, 15, and 17 inches, and has a 40GB worth of hard drive for authentic holographic video footage.

Of course, I’m not sure if 40GB is enough to hold the memory required for a hologram. I’m also not certain where you will get the hologram in the first place. Do you need to purchase the hologram separate from the Holocube? If so, then you will have to go through the complex process of making a hologram.

If the hologram is sold separately, then this cube may be even more expensive than the current tag of $9,000. That might be a small price to pay for some unique décor.

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If you have a Star Trek fan you’re shopping for this Christmas, Think Geek has you covered.  They are now selling a Star Trek Phaser and Communicator Set.  Which would be especially great for the fans that enjoy dressing up as their favorite characters.  Just try not to act out the roles in front of any potential partners that are not Star Trek fans.  You might be a little more safe if they’re at least Star Wars fans, but you’re still going to be pushing it.

The phaser has four power settings, with each one there are progressively aggressive sounds as well as lights.  It also includes a sight that you can flip up and has a switch to turn off the lights.  The communicator pulls sounds straight from the TV show, which include not only sound effects but famous phrases as well.  You can pick up them both on Think Geek for $39.99.  Shockingly though for once the batteries are actually included.

Source: Geeky-Gadgets

If you are tired of your current laptop becoming obsolete after a few years, then it is time you joined the Laptop4Life program. This program, created by Fujitsu, allows the user to get a new laptop free every three years.

In order to qualify for this three-year program, a user will have to do three things:

1) Save the receipt, which most people do out of caution anyway. Maybe a Laptop4Life member should just keep it in their wallet or purse.
2) A user will also need to keep the laptop in good condition, presumably so it can be recycled.
3) Purchase a 3 year extended warranty, but I don’t have a price for this.

Beyond that, a user can have his or her a new laptop that is the same value as the originally one he or she purchased, with a ten percent adjustment for inflation.

This program comes in handy for getting new software or other hardware, but they need to be upgradeable Fujitsu parts. So now you can set the purchase of your new laptop in sync with the new version of Windows!

I have to admit Fujitsu is pretty generous to be giving out such an offer. I have heard that a user can keep this program up until the day he or she dies, but cannot pass it on to their progeny.

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I love gadgets, especially free ones. So I’m happy to report that in conjunction with Dirt Devil we will be giving away 1 Dirt Devil Kwik per day to a CG reader for the next 12 days. The Kwik is a USB powered Hand vacuum cleaner that will make a great gift for anybody that has a clean desk and crumb free keyboard policy. The rules are:

• Sweepstakes drawings will be held every day December 1-12
• Readers can submit one entry form per day to win a KWIK vacuum
• Winners will be randomly selected at 3 p.m. EST the day following the drawing from a database of eligible entry forms
• Prize winners will be notified via the e-mail address provided with entry submission
• The drawing is open to residents of the U.S. only

If you enter each day you’ll have 12 chances to win (enter here or via the banner on the right) and if that fails you can always resort to Amazon where they are $32.68.

Do you have a friend that cares more about the environment then he does about you? Then buy him nothing (or one of these eco-friendly green gifts).

Windup LED Flashlight - $7.69

This flashlight never needs batteries and the LED bulbs will last a lifttime! Crank this for just 1 minute for 120 minutes of light.

The Windup LED Flashlight is available from Amazon for $7.69.

Solar Power Your Home For Dummies - $13.59

This friendly, hands-on guide is packed with tips for making your home more energy-efficient though solar power—and helping the planet at the same time. You’ll see how to survey your home to determine your current household energy efficiency and use, and evaluate where solar power would best benefit you. You’ll also calculate what the return on your investment will be before you make any decisions. Once you’ve decided on a project, you’ll see whether it’s best to hire a contractor or do it yourself.

The Solar Power Your Home For Dummies is available from Amazon for $13.59.

Global Warming Mug - $12.95

This worryingly relevant mug-with-a-message is adorned with a map of the world. Which is nice. What isn’t particularly nice is what happens when you fill the mug with a hot drink. Because as soon as the mug feels the heat, the land mass begins to disappear before your very eyes. Oceans start to spread across the coastlines as ice caps melt and water levels rise.

The Global Warming Mug is available from Firebox for $12.95.

USBCell - AA Batteries - $19.95

The problem with rechargeables is the myriad plugs, ports, sockets and bays you need to have around to keep them filled with electrons. Oh, the battery’s dead, but where’s that dang recharger? Sound familiar? Then, one day, an enterprising geek built the charger into the battery. Not just any charger, mind you. They used a standard USB port built right into the battery.

The USBCell - AA Batteries is available from Think Geek for $19.95.

Global Warming Action Kits - $49.00

Stop global warming in your own home with these compact kits. Large Kit includes: Three 60W-equivalent compact fluorescent , (CF) light bulbs, 20-oz. stainless steel water bottle, Solar LED flashlight, Four rechargeable batteries, Fast charger, Low-flow , showerhead, Solar hat fan, Solar Living Sourcebook

The Global Warming Action Kits is available from Discovery for $49.00.

FreeLoader Solar Charger - $49.95

This smart, eco-friendly device soaks up the power of the sun and stores it for up to 3 months. You can then use it to charge up your electronic gadgets, anytime, anyplace. Think of it as a portable solar-powered battery.

The FreeLoader Solar Charger is available from Firebox for $49.95 also check out the Solio charger.

Emergency Crank Radio Metallic Silver - $49.95

With a dependable hand-crank power generator that powers the unit’s AM/FM/TV/Weather radio, built-in LED flashlight, cell phone charger and emergency siren, the lightweight and portable Etón FR300 is an excellent and economical choice for anyone in the market for a radio that can be relied on in emergencies or in environments where there are limited power sources.

The Emergency Crank Radio Metallic Silver is available from Amazon for $49.95.

Solar Charging Backpack - $249.95

Charge it up and you’re ready to go – this solar charging backpack will power an iPod for three hours or a cell phone for one and a half hours. No SPF needed for this sun-loving backpack. Harness the sun’s energy and the technology you love is yours, wherever you may wander.

The Solar Charging Backpack is available from Discovery for $249.95.

Remote Controlled Hydrogen Powered Car - $149.95

Winner of the prestigious German Toy Award in Electronics and Technology, this is the first remote-controlled car fueled entirely by hydrogen. The included fueling station is powered by a solar panel and uses electrolysis to safely deconstruct ordinary tap water into hydrogen and oxygen atoms. Simply connect the fueling station’s plastic tube to the car and hydrogen gas transfers to the car’s patented fuel cell, where platinum plates compress the hydrogen and convert it into electrical energy to power the motors.

The Remote Controlled Hydrogen Powered Car is available from Hammacher for $149.95.

Solar Powered Golf Cart - $9,000

This is the electric golf cart that has an array of 72 photovoltaic cells built into the roof that collect solar energy, providing up to 33% more range between recharges than non-solar electric golf carts. The cart’s 160-watt array produces up to three amps per hour for its 48-volt rechargeable battery system, providing a range of up to 49 miles–approximately 10 rounds of golf–before requiring a full recharge .

The Solar Powered Golf Cart is available from Hammacher for $9,000.

This Belkin SportCommand adds a slightly different twist to the usual items built to deal with your iPod while you’re working out.  Although it appears like the iPod should just be within that pouch, it’s not.  Actually the iPod can be put into an inner coat pocket or anywhere else you might want to put it.  That giant arm band isn’t there to protect your iPod like you might have guessed.  It’s actually a giant remote control.

The remote control is designed for colder days when your hands are covered in gloves and you want to skip a song or pause it.  You just attach the other piece to your iPod and it works wirelessly.  The wireless will work through walls and of course jackets and backpacks as well.  It’s water-resistant and has up to a 50ft range.  The only down side would be finding a spot to put your iPod that you’re comfortable with.  You can pick it up on Amazon for around $70.

Source: GadgetGrid

Here is our top 10 list of the most wanted electronic gadgets and gifts for this holiday season (as you can probably tell we were struggling to find one for under $10).

LCD Window Thermometer - $9.99

Since the temperature is the one thing that most effects your comfort level you typically want to know what to expect before heading out the door. Sure, you could open a door or window to check your local temperature but we think that is definitely way low tech. This simple but clean looking LCD Window Thermometer will give you a much easier way to know what it feels like outside.

The LCD Window Thermometer is available from Think Geek for $9.99.

Digital Picture Frames - from ~$50

Digital picture frames have really taken off this year. Here we compare some of the cheapest and best digital picture frames that are currently available with regards to both features and value for money. We’ll also provide an explanation of all the features that the various digital photo frames have to offer.

The Digital Picture Frames is available from CG for from ~$50.

Slide and Negative Digital Converter - $99

This device converts old 35mm slides and film negatives into digital images, allowing you to easily preserve your memories without having to rely on a conversion service. Slides and negatives are placed into a tray that aligns each properly; the touch of a button scans the image instantly.

The Slide and Negative Digital Converter is available from Hammacher for $99.

Garmin GPS Navigator - $137.50 (reduced from $472)

Simple navigation at an affordable price–that\’s nüvi 250. This entry-level Personal Travel Assistant comes with preloaded maps for North America, including all of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. For added flexibility, choose nüvi 270 with preloaded maps for both continents or save more with nüvi 200 which offers less map coverage at a lower price

The Garmin GPS Navigator is available from Amazon for $137.50 (reduced from $472).

E-VEX Personal Video Viewer - $139.95

We’ve seen some amazing eyewear in our time but these babies take the cake, as they allow you to view movies and games on an internal virtual 35” screen. Immersive? It’s like mainlining a movie!

The E-VEX Personal Video Viewer is available from Firebox for $139.95.

Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera - $159.99

Become an instant celebrity or paparazzi with the Kodak Zi6 pocket video camera. Just hit record to capture the action, adventure and all the juicy details in stunning HD quality video. Make your cinematic debut on any HDTV. Or just pop the USB in the nearest PC and you\’re ready to share the fun on YouTube.

The Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera is available from Kodak for $159.99, full review over on Coolest Reviews.

10 MP Cannon PowerSHot - $170

Instantly recognizable, the classic \”Box & Circle\” ELPH design lives on in the PowerShot SD770 IS Digital ELPH. This sleek, slim head-turner is the perfect everyday camera. High-end specifications include 10.0-megapixel resolution and a 3x optical zoom lens. Spectacular images are easy to create thanks to advanced Canon technologies like Face Detection and Motion Detection Technologies that eliminate blur.

The 10 MP Cannon PowerSHot is available from Amazon for $170.

iPod Touch - $207+

The iPod touch has always been an amazing iPod. And with its groundbreaking technologies–including a Multi-Touch screen, the accelerometer, and 3D graphics–and access to hundreds of games, iPod touch puts an amazing gaming experience in the palm of your hand. It comes in 8 GB, 16 GB, and 32 GB models with new volume controls and a built-in speaker. Play hours of music. Create a Genius Playlist of songs that go great together. Watch a movie. Surf the web. View rich HTML email. Find your location and get directions with Google Maps. Browse YouTube videos. And shop the App Store for games and applications.

The iPod Touch is available from Amazon for $207+ or the official Apple Store.

Nintendo Wii - ~$300

Nintendo\’s Wii video game system (pronounced \”we\”) brings people of all ages and video game experience together to play. This simple yet ground breaking idea is expressed not only though the system\’s evocative name, which is easily pronounced in a variety of languages, and suggests two players side by side, but also through its innovative list of features and extensive list of playable titles.

The Nintendo Wii is available from Amazon for ~$300.

Samsung LN46A650 46-Inch LCD - $1549

Samsung’s Series 6 marks the first appearance of TOC (Touch of Color) design in the 2008 LCD HDTV line-up. Inspired by designs from the automotive and fashion industries, Samsung’s unique unique Transparent and Opaque Color molding process creates a clean, smooth finish infused with a hint of a translucent color during the manufacturing process for an ultra-sleek appearance.

The Samsung LN46A650 46-Inch LCD is available from Samsung for $1549.

I suppose it is OK for a mouse to come with a built-in calculator, but it really is pushing it when it comes to the MSC-500 Mouse Scale that - you’ve guessed it - features a built-in scale the moment you open up its outer shell. This integrated weighing scale is made from stainless steel and measures 2.25″ x 2.7″. What makes it interesting is it is able to operate independently courtesy of its internal USB rechargeable battery. Weight readings are read in increments of 0.1g, 0.005 oz., 0.005 ozt., or 0.1 dwt. Guess it is now time to play the part of a coke dealer in the office, eh? Small price to pay then considering American Weigh is asking for $59.95 for the MSC-500 Mouse Scale.

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Most men will find that a suitable timepiece on their wrist greatly enhances their look, which is why you will find a wide range of various timepieces from different manufacturers to cater to a host of personalities. With the Polimaster Wrist Gamma Indicator watch, you can be sure that the resident nerd will appreciate this gift since it not only boasts Swiss-made quartz clock movement (that’s secondary), it features the ability to monitor radiation levels of both the wearer and surrounding environment. Who knows, you could be living with an alien masquerading as your wife all this while without you realizing it. Would you fork out $370 for such a watch? I suppose if you’re living near a nuclear plant this would come in handy…

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Cyber Monday is said to be one of the busiest shopping days on the Internet, this post is going to be a bit a a messy link fest but hopefully it will save some of you a bit of money.

Think Geek - Free shipping - use code CYBERMONDAY (also see the banner above)

Various offers at Dell:

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Money off at HobbyTron
Coupon code: SAVE3D - Offer: 3% off on any size order.
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CYBER MONDAY COUPON! $5 off coupon good through Cyber Monday, code: save5monday

Star Wars Shop - 10% off everything.

That’s all so far, if you see any others please let us know and we’ll add them to the list. Have fun.

I’d like to wish a happy second birthday to fellow gadget blog Gaj-It, they’ve been regular contributors and winners of our Coolest Gadget of the week contest so they certainly know cool stuff when they find it.

To celebrate Gaj-It has launched a new weekly newsletter and are giving away various prizes, including Satzuma Lottoball, R/C Ducati, Star Wars Torch Keyrings. Good luck.

It’s not uncommon to see a shiny mouse, decked out with some overly feminine design.  However, there is rarely a mouse seen that uses decals that are just cool as opposed to pretty.  Well this pirate mouse will help you on your way to any devious planning.  The seemingly evil mouse would also be a great tool to pwn noobs and leave angry comments on YouTube or your blog of choice.

Sadly, this mouse doesn’t look quite as menacing as one would hope for with a skulls and crossbones mouse.  Between the teeth and the cartoonish eyes, it doesn’t look like it’d strike the fear into anyone.  Actually, your Great Grandmother might even call it cute, which is never a good sign.  Luckily though this mouse does have one perk, it is actually optical.  The mouse is also compatible with not only Windows, but Mac OS X and Linux as well. You can pick up the USB mouse on BBMoon for $27 a piece.

Source: ShinyShiny

If your love of cars isn’t being expressed quite enough in your current home décor, you might check out this alarm.  There have been other alarms similar to this one, but luckily this one is a little cheaper than the others I’ve seen.  If you’re on the lookout for a gift for a guy impossible to buy for and he has a love for cars this would be an easy gift to pick up.  I’m sure he’d get a kick out of waking up to the sound of a high-powered V8 engine.

Although frankly I’m not sure how easy it would be to wake up to the sound of an engine.  It’s not that it couldn’t possibly be loud enough.  The issue more is if you live in the city, the sound of your alarm might blend into the traffic noise you’re used to hearing outdoors.  Luckily the engine noise will grow in pitch and intensity until you turn it off.  The clock also includes an AM/FM radio and can be powered by either the AC adapter or AA batteries.  You can purchase it for $29.95 on Hammacher Schlemmer.

Source: Bookofjoe