Today's Fresh Blogs...

• IronKey self-destructs if baddies try to get in

  Published: July 27, 2007, 6:56 pm

  Tags: Computer Peripherals

  I don't know what kind of stuff you could have to hide that you'd need this level of security, but if you're an insanely secretive person, the IronKey might be right up your alley. Billed as the world's most secure flash drive, the IronKey features military-grade AES hardware-based encryption to keep your data as safe as possible. In addition to

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• Maglev keyboard: As high-tech as typing gets

  Published: July 27, 2007, 1:55 pm

  Tags: Computer Peripherals

  We all know about using magnetic levitation (that's maglev, yo) for transportation, but a Korean company is bringing the technology to you desktop. Embotec has created a maglev keyboard that actually floats the keys, using magnetic force to provide tactile resistance when you push them. Supposedly it gives a more natural and comfortable

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• Lomak lets you type with light, no hands required

  Published: July 28, 2007, 12:55 pm

  Tags: Computer Peripherals

  The Lomak (Light Operated Mouse and Keyboard) is an ingenious design for a computer that could be used by people disabled and unable to use a regular mouse and keyboard. A pointer that's either controlled with a hand or mounted on someone's head emits a beam of light. The light points at the unique input device, allowing for someone to type a

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• Uwb: Toshiba's UWB Wireless Laptop Dock

  Published: July 27, 2007, 7:35 pm

  Tags: Laptops, Peripherals, Port, Toshiba, Uwb

  Hot on the heels of the wireless USB devices that hit this week is this ultra wide band port replicator dock for its slim R400. It has two USB ports on the front, two on the back, minijack audio out, Ethernet, and a DVI output. It uses UWB to hit 400mbits across all those ports. It's $500, and again, only compatible with the Toshiba R400 laptop.

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• Fools Gold: Gold USB Flash Drive, Another Insane Indulgence?

  Published: July 27, 2007, 1:30 pm

  Tags: Fools Gold, Peripherals, Usb Flash Drives

  Okay, we're starting to see a trend here. If a device turns into a commodity, start gussying it up with gold plating, or even solid gold. Is that what's happened with this Younous swing gold flash drive, holding 512MB to 16GB of ordinary data underneath its seemingly extraordinary exterior? It's just 8.7mm thick, easy to carry in your pocket and

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• Illumidating: Lomak Light Control Frees Hands for "Better Uses"

  Published: July 28, 2007, 4:00 pm

  Tags: Concept, Design, Gadgets, Home Entertainment, Illumidating, Keyboard, Lomak, Mouse, Pcs, Peripherals, Wireless

  Lomak (Light Operated Mouse and Keyboard) allows for control of an entire computer through the use of a light pointer, accommodating those who have difficulty with traditional input devices. Operated by hand or head, users aim the beam of light at a pad holding rotary-style letters and numbers. As the light passes over each button, it appears on

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• Side-by-rumored-side: "New" Apple Keyboard Vs. "Old" Version

  Published: July 28, 2007, 5:30 pm

  Tags: Apple, Gadgets, Keyboard, Peripherals, Rumor, Side By Rumored Side

  The rumored new Apple keyboard has already been analyzed to death, compared to its current, fully real counterpart. But in this handy side by side picture (hit the jump for a mega version) we can see the potential impact the new design will have on Apple users. What, for instance, will we ever do without the 'Help' key? Overall, the comparison

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• Wii Sport Gage

  Published: July 30, 2007, 1:08 am

  Tags: Nintendo, Gage, Nintendo, Officially Licensed, Pedometer, Peripherals, Wii

  more and more Wii peripherals are hitting the market. This peripheral in particular is not officially licensed by Nintendo, so it may be interesting to see what stores it ends up in. The Wii Sport Gage is a bone shaped pedometer that goes along with the entire theme behind Wii Fit. This device will track the actual number of

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• Child's Play: Brando's Chromatic Four-Way USB Hub is Fruity-Cutie

  Published: July 30, 2007, 12:00 pm

  Tags: Brando, Child S Play, Chromatic Usb Hub, Peripherals, Usb, Usb Hub

  The childish at heart will love Brando's latest four-way USB hub. Bend it into any shape you want, it comes in two different shapes and will brighten up your desk with its acid colors. Pics, prices and specs all after the jump. 4-port hub Colourful design USB 2.0 Plug and play, hot swapping Low power consumption Interface: USB compliance

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• So Tiny: World's Smallest Single Chip Camera Is REALLY Small

  Published: July 30, 2007, 10:03 am

  Tags: Cameras, Gadgets, Ov6920 Camerachip, Peripherals, Portable Media, So Tiny, Tdc

  TDC's new OV6920 CameraChip is the world's smallest CMOS chip at just 1/18-inch (1.4mm). This means that the attached camera setup is just 3.2mm in total size—or in layman's terms—never change outside of your own bedroom again. Shooting at a low resolution of 328 x 250, the chip is configurable for NTSC output and can automatically

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• Enablers: USB Air-Filtering Ashtray Less Effective Than Quitting Smoking

  Published: July 30, 2007, 12:10 pm

  Tags: Cigarettes, Enablers, Peripherals, Usb

  Is your cigarette smoking habit making your desk area smell like death? Is your family complaining about getting annoying things like cancer and emphysema from your second hand smoke? You could quit smoking, but you've never been a quitter. No, you've always been one to solve your problems with gimmicky gadgets. The USB ashtray filters smoke from

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• In Brief: Fake Steve Jobs has personally tested the ...

  Published: July 30, 2007, 2:28 pm

  Tags: Apple, Gadgets, Ipod, Oh Steve, Ohmibod, Peripherals, Vibrator

  Fake Steve Jobs has personally tested the OhMiBod iPod vibrator, and gives it his highest endorsement. [The Secret Diary of Steve Jobs]

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• USB fragrance oil burner will make your room smell like a garden

  Published: July 30, 2007, 6:25 pm

  Tags: Computer Peripherals

  It's time to face facts: you don't exactly smell like a bed of roses. No offense or anything, but all those hours sitting at your computer and eating take-out isn't making your desk smell all that great. You could start cleaning yourself and your room, but why change your habits? You're in a rut and you might as well stay there. This USB

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• USB Air Freshener

  Published: July 30, 2007, 6:46 pm

  Tags: Peripherals, 2793, 2794, 393

  Geek's who eat geek food, like that super-pizza from last week, and who are too busy at their terminals to shower, could likely make use of this USB aroma oil heater. Green comes with peppermint oil, and red comes with rose. At $7, only a little more costly than a can of lysol. [USBGeek via TechnaBob]

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• TwinMos: TwinMOS BooM1 iPod Speaker Dock Offers Big Boom, Takes Up Little Space (Except the Giant Sub)

  Published: July 30, 2007, 8:30 pm

  Tags: Boom1, Dock, Home Entertainment, Ipod, Peripherals, Portable Media, Speaker, Sub, Subwoofer, Twinmos

  TwinMOS's BooM1 speaker dock is a solution for those who want a big sound that takes up little space. Powered by two 8-watt speakers and a 25-watt subwoofer that offer a little more power than comparable speaker docks. While the name and design are eyebrow raising, it is the $199.99 price tag that really has us wondering if the thing is

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