The Geek Church

This is probably the last post of the year! There was some really cool stuff today.

Ever wonder how fast something was going? Anything? Then Pocket Radar is made for you.

Check out the Stanley LED Torch Watch with a really, really small flashlight.

Those in the market for a new Bluetooth headset might enjoy the BlueParrot B250-XT headset.

Dulin Books has a new reader that has come to America with the Onyx Boox 60. While we are on the subject of e-book readers, you might want to look at this Owen E1.

Got an iPhone? Going to a New Year’s Eve Party? Use the Waterford Clink-Clink App to celebrate!

Motorola is airing a commercial during the next Super Bowl. Is something up?

Mophie is working on a credit card reader for the iPhone.

Garmin has some new devices, the 450t and 450 handheld. Check it out.

Apple is having a huge event on January 26th.

Okay, today has some awesome robots! The Omnitread, Remo Humanoid Kit, and the JO-ZERO.

There is some problems with the BMW Mini-E. Apparently, it’s not set up for winter all that well.

NewerTech has a new Windshield mount for the iPhone 3G/3GS.

Here’s a Spy Camera that is cleverly concealed on an ID tag.

This is a collection of a decade’s worth of Viral videos. Check it out.

I had a chance to try out two of GiiNii’s Artforme Digital Picture Frames. Each of them have a wooden frame that have power save modes that “dial them down” at night, provided you programmed the calendar correctly.

The 10.4 inch frame (top right) has about 512MB of internal memory, which is good for about 3,200 photos. It has a 6-in-1 memory slot for easy loading and unloading of images.

The 7 inch frame (below right) has about 128MB of internal memory, with an SD/SDHC memory card.

If you like to read my full review of these products, feel free to click here.

We’ll start with something simple, the Dymo Rhino 101. I am so not kidding.

Here’s something that is way more fun, the WiiWaa. Part toy, part Nintendo Wii game, all something that should be a blast.

If you’re going to New York to see the Times Square New Year’s Celebration, then why not help out with the power with Duracell’s Power Rovers? Check it out.

Want to hook a Chumby to your TV? Check it out here.

Speaking of televisions, how many were sold this year? Find out here.

jWIN is planning on putting the Polaroid name on it.

Check out this Cruden Hexatech racing simulator. It will actually cost you more than a race car. Honestly.

By now, you’ve probably heard of Apple’s new tablet, tentatively called the iSlate. Even Lance Armstrong wants one.

Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus are coming to Verizon, maybe.

Some 3G phones are coming to China, possibly from Acer or Asustek.

LG has a new external hard drive called the XG1.

A Nokia N900 was hacked to make a PS3 gaming controller.

Here’s a USB port with 24 ports, whoa.

Cydle PMP will make its debut at CES 2010.

Here’s another e-book reader: the Insdream SX601.

Like National Geographic? Get it on a portable hard drive.

There has been a lot of new ebook readers out from every company that isn’t Amazon, all trying to put out what is usually a non-Kindle.

This particular e-book reader from Astak is the EZ Reader Pocket PRO. As I have had no experience with ebook readers, this would be my first. In all honesty, I have no idea if this one is more or less advanced than others of its type. However, if you would like to read my review, I have posted it here.

Now, here is something that I have been wanting to try out, one of these Internet Tablets. They are probably going to be all the rage next year, because it seems like everyday I am hearing about a new one.

This particular one runs on the ever-so-popular Google Android, and it can link to a personal Wireless Network as well. If you would like to read about my experience, feel free to read my full review here.

I recently got the WiiFit Plus for Christmas, and discovered a real treat. You should check it out for yourself, because it has some very terrific games on it.

Best of all, if you already have the original WiiFit, you can buy the WiiFit Plus game only for just $20, and it is completely compatible.

You can read my full review here.

We’ll start out with these Hot Cat Gloves, I’m not certain who would want them, but you can check them out here.

Epson has some interesting Augmented Reality cards that users can print out themselves.

Check out this here robo-hummingbird. Now, imagine it with a camera, flying all over the place.

Alfa Romeo’s new ad campaign can’t go any lower. Discover why here.

Some couple went the wrong way to Reno, thanks to their GPS. It took them a little while to find out that they were lost. Find out how long here.

Mitsubishi has an LT-249 series of displays that come with a soundbar.

Direct TV is responding with the 3D fad with a new 3D TV channel.

You might want to look at Microsoft’s Mobicast that do some interesting things with cell phone video camera footage.

Here’s a new camera called the Easy Shot Clip from Concord Keystone.

Here’s a PMP from Philips called the SA075.

Here’s a new electronic dictionary from Unichal called the Dixau DX3. It has an unusual ability.

Jeff Bezos has some very interesting things to say about the e-book market. Check it out.

Here’s a new e-book reader software known as Blio.

The Erector Spykee Cell is an interesting toy that can sync with an iPod Touch and Nano, and is on sale at Amazon.

Here’s a new USB Hub with 10 ports from Meritline.

T-Mobile looks like they will be the carrier for the Nexus One, at least that’s what an internal memo says.

Someone has said that they have the first color ebook reader. What a Paradigm Shift.

Here’s a new flash drive from PQI known as the Cool Drive U366 that is USB 3.0 ready.

It’s hard to believe that that Facebook is going to charge monthly fees, and you’re right, it is.

However, some Facebook group is claiming that the popular social networking site will be charging $4.99 per month, and it has about 133,000 members.

Of course, if you were to go the link on this group, which I don’t provide, it will lead you to some malware, porn, and other things on your hard drive that you don’t want.

So, watch for scams, and enjoy your free Facebook, for now.

Someone might have a color e-book reader after all with the Aiptek’s Story Book.

Here’s a Bluetooth Keyboard that you can roll up.

Here’s an iPhone and iPod Touch app that allows the user to play the piano.

Here’s Geometry Wars on Project Natal.

Emotiv EPOC is on sale now, and uses the head to game. Seriously.

This is the Unitek SATA to USB 3.0 adapter.

There’s a new app on Peek that allows users to update Facebook status.

Palm Pre gets update with webOS 1.3.5.

Lenovo Multimedia remote has a keyboard. Check it out!

For those who like that Norton Ink Smartpad, you should know that it is the Adam.

Here’s a Chinavision camera with a big honkin’ lens.

Here’s the Photosimile 5000 for product shots.

Now here’s something cool, a Fatrak will pull out so you can access the video and audio stuff from the back.

You should see the Vivitek H9080FD Projector.

Here’s the Airtrax Omnidirectional Wheel that can go in any direction.

Here’s some Solar Charging Stations for the Toyota Prius.

Here’s the Logic Bolt phone, that has a projector.

Here’s a Golf Ball Launcher that shoots golf balls. Sounds like some fun.

Here’s some interesting glow in the dark blocks that interact with each other called Bloxels.

Here’s a little phone of the future for today. It is a phone that stays on the tabletop, and then it will turn toward you and nod when you receive a phone call.

This concept phone, designed by Mac Funamizu, is perfect for those offices that are always flurry with ringing phones.

Well, we’ll see if this one is the wave of the future.

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Sorry there hasn’t been many posts in the world of the Geek Church. I have been sick the past week, and combine that with the holiday season, and you got yourself a minimalist Geek Church, to say the least.

That will change come next year, and I’ll give that announcement soon. In the meantime, we’ll do the usual summaries for the weekend.

Save energy on your computer with the USB One Button Power Saver.

Kyocera has two new phones for the holidays with the Laylo and Domino.

Check out this iPhone app/game known as Gunman. Speaking of iPhone app/games, check out Labyrinth 2.

Here’s an advanced iPhone app that helps you exercise known as the Pedal Brain.

Some of you might remember the Seiko PyramidTalk from the eighties. It’s back, with improvements.

Solid Alliance presents Crazy Headphones, which are very decorative, to say the least.

Some states may issue warning labels on their cellular phones. I hope that won’t come to pass.

Asus might be working on a new gaming laptop.

And lastly, the Kindle has been reported as the “most gifted item ever on Amazon.com”. Wow. Read here for another interesting fact about Amazon.

Clearly, this is an MP3 Player that doesn’t seem to understand that the iPod rules the market, and the portable music is the way to go.

As it is, the DoDoNa S-100 a 1.1 inch OLED display, an integrated loudspeaker, 4GB of internal memory, an FM radio, as well as support for MP3, WMA, OGG, and FLAC formats. It can play for 8 hours through the speaker, and 15 hours of playback via headphones. By the way, it costs about $167.

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For those that have both the Xbox 360 and PS3 might be interested in charging your gaming controllers with the Konnet Power Pyramid.

Here’s the Cipher Drinking Glass that lets the user know what drink is in the glass.

The police of San Jose will probably get cameras on their heads.

Here’s an iPhone app that uses Animal from the Muppets. It rocks!

You should check out the Acer Aspire 1820PTZ convertible tablet, now available in Singapore.

Here’s an interesting UMPC known as the Viliv N5, on display at CES 2010.

One Laptop Per Child is planning the XO-3, concept tablet.

Here’s an interesting cellular phone that has a razor.

There has been yet another BlackBerry outage.

It would appear that someone has figured out a way to run the Unreal Gaming Engine on the iPhone. Basically, it means that the iPhone could be just as cool as the DS and PSP!

Speaking of iPhone video games, Nescaline has created an emulator for old-school NES games.

It would appear that Sony’s Reader is ready to ship before Christmas, and it will also carry newspapers.

Here’s the picture of the Motorola Opus!

Here’s an interesting concept camera called the Fleximus, think of it as a Snakelight with a camera on the end of it.

LG has created the world’s thinnest LCD panel, for now.

Check out Toshiba and Electrolux’s Escargot, a vacuum cleaner that looks like, you guessed it, a snail.

MOON AUDIO has created a Levitating Shelf.

Designer Art Lebedev has created a cool truck that you can see through, kind of.

Robots are now headed into classrooms as researchers are collaborating form the Nippon Institute of Technoogy, Harada Vehicle Design, ZMP, and ZNUG Design have created the e-NUVO walking robot.

It stands 4 feet tall, and will be used to teach elementary school children about the wonders of technology.

There’s a video of it after the jump, and we’ll see if it comes you an elementary school near you.

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Here’s something interesting. The MATTRACKS, a way of making a scooter with a tank tread that goes through the snow.

If you don’t want to go on the snow, try this: Chariot Skates, for the summertime!

The Picture Table is a table that can fold up into a poster.

Looking for a good prank? Try the PC Prankster.

Here’s a very minimalist mouse called the Suvil I-T Click Click 2. It’s got a funny shape.

Here is the S&J speakers that are shaped like eggs. Also known as the Eggy.

Check out the Dell Mini 10 netbook line.

Here’s another tablet, the ICD Ultra Tablet.

Need a solar powered charger for the iPod or iPhone? Check out the Solar Surge.

Speaking of the iPhone and iPhone Touch, this is a nice Nightstand Charging Dock by Kensington.

Also speaking of the iPhone and iPod Touch, Magellan has a Car Kit made for it.

The Cowon V5 HD is an new PMP from Korea.

Vox amPlug allows a musician to play their electric instrument, so others can’t hear.

The FCC has cleared the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10.

Broadcom is working on a new processor that will allow a cellular phone to shoot 1080p video at up to 20 Megapixels.

Ricoh has a limited edition Stussy camera.

Here is an interesting Home Automation system that is known as the Elan g!

AOC has developed two new LCD HDTV monitors.

Did you ever play that Rock ‘em Sock ‘em Robots when you were a kid? If you haven’t, it used no electronics, but two players would face off against each other and then punch the other until a special spot is hit to make the robot’s head pop up.

Yeah, good times. Now you can take your robo-boxing game to another level with two robots with infrared controllers built-in. Think of it as boxing on the WiiSports, but with a model there.

All an opponent has to do is hit the chest four times, and the match is won. Of course, it takes 8 AA and eight AAA batteries. Whoa.

You should be able to get it for about $79.95 at the Hammacher Schlemmer site.

Once again, not a lot of posts but the wrap-ups. We’ll start with a simple one. The iPhone may go to Verizon. I repeat, may.

The Aigo EB6301 is an e-book reader designed for all.

Here’s another tablet from Sagem called the Orange Tabbee.

Here’s Burton Technologies Acoustiglove that really do something about the cord problem.

Here is the Klipsch X10i, which has controls for the iPhone on it.

Apparently, there are three of Motorola’s phones headed to China.

Yet another tablet has shown up with the Norton Ink Smartpad.

The New Kinetix is a way of turning the iPhone into a Universal Remote.

Here is something new, the Samsung Corby Pop. Sequel to the Samsung Corby, but not as smart.

The Kidz Gear headphones can wirelessly link to any car’s audio.

Sorry I haven’t done much posts lately, as I’ve been pretty blogged down.

We’ll start with something that might offend some Christians. Some people are working on Dungeons and Dragons for the Surface.

Here’s a simple device that can remove lids from jars. It is the Black and Decker Lids Off Jar Opener.

This Yotaro Baby Simulator is weird, and it even has authentic tears.

You should see these speakers from Tangle Tronics, the DNA Speakers. You’ll find the shape rather unusual.

Twitter went down for a little while. It was because of the Iranian Cyber Army. Should we be scared?

Amazon has created a BlackBerry app that works for the Kindle.

Acer has created an Olympic version of the Aspire Timeline 1810TZ.

TikiNotes is a new one-handed touchscreen typing app for mobiles.

Packard Bell has created the “Butterfly Touch” which is sort of a convertable tablet/netbook.

The dual USB port charger plugs into the wall.

The BlackBerry Curve 8530 is now available from Sprint.

If you’re doing some Christmas shopping, this Poynt BlackBerry app will help.

There is a 3D Alpha DSLR possibly coming from Sony.

Here’s an interesting device that has a camera on the glasses. It is the You-Vision.

Zillion TV to add MLB.com to its lineup.

Apple is looking to make some sort of 3D display of some type, maybe.

Here’s an interesting piece of tech: a hovering UAV from Cyber Technology. It can shoot video too.

Here’s a new concept tech called the SCOPE with some augmented reality.

This is the KOR-fx, that can make sound from games, movies, and music hit right to the chest.

For those that like to walk while texting should use this Type n Walk iPhone app.

An old Simpsons arcade game is designed for the iPhone from EA.

UPS has a new app for the Blackberry that can do a lot.

PSP now has a digital comic reader. Catch up on the latest stuff there.

Here’s a new iPod dock called the GenevaSound S iPod dock.

There is a new Oppo Android phone that should be released in China.

Is there some sort of Google notebook, or gBook, on the way?

Here’s something that mixes digital magazines with a tablet known as the Mag+. Yes, you have seen it before.

There is rumor that Motorola and AT&T are making a new phone together that will be known as either the Backflip or Enzo.

There is a new phone from MetroPCS and Samsung called the Stunt.

Here’s something that is very fresh: The Transgear TGP-701MG digital photo frame.

Those who have an old version of the iPhone (pre-3GS) should check out this new app that can do some kind of video footage.

Think that the WiiFit can help you with your family fitness? Think again.

NEC has some new projectors, two of them, in fact.

Fans of the Battlestar Galactica series that had its end last Spring should enjoy Caprica, which just made its appearance on Hulu. That’s pretty good, because I do most of TV watching on Hulu anyway.

This two-hour pilot was actually available on DVD months ago. I suppose SyFy wanted the money from diehard BSG fans who just “had to see” the prequel.

I had pretty low expectations for this show, as I do any spin-off. Most spin-offs are just carbon copies of their source material, but Caprica is quite original while staying true to the BSG universe.

I must warn Christian readers that they might be greatly offended at the opening of Caprica, which takes place in a nightclub where anything goes. It turns out the nightclub is not real, but simply a holographic, interactive social network. It makes sense when you see it. Yes, there is a lot of sinful activity there, and the show addresses it. It is by no means gratuitous.

It turns out that Caprica is one of the most thoughtful shows on the air right now. It takes place in an age where scientists are creating artificial life, and they are about to reap the whirlwind of consequences.

It starts when two fathers lose their daughters in a terrorist suicide bombing, and try to bring them back to life as some sort of holographic simulation.

Of course, BSG fans can see that what they are really creating is the Cylons, the somewhat sympathetic villains from BSG.

Considering that the backstory of BSG involved some war with the Cylons that took place forty years before the first episode, we never got a chance to see it. Caprica looks like a chronicle of that war, and it takes place in a science fiction universe that is completely believable.

The technology of Caprica is advanced, but it isn’t as advanced as Star Wars or Star Trek. In fact, it looks rather contemporary, and possibly the result of only on hundred years of advancement.

In short, Caprica is worth watching, worth talking about, and I look forward to where it will go, even though I know the inevitable conclusion.

Start with something simple: The Adidas phone! Unconfirmed, though.

Microsoft and Apple haven’t exactly been best buds, but Microsoft Bing is now available on the Apple iPhone.

Belkin has a new Bluetooth Music Receiver.

For those that want to take their drums on the road, try out this Roll Up Drum kit that attaches via USB.

JVC has a new iPod Speaker dock known as the XS-SR3.

You should check out Africa, a netbook from CherryPal that costs $100.

Here’s a new portable hard drive from LaCie called Rikki.

Some new jackets from The North Face are iPod compatible, believe it or not.

Someone has created Battleship for the iPhone!

You really ought to see this weird custom of leaving your mobile behind when you meet with the president.

You might want to check out the Yashica DVC525HD. It is an affordable camcorder.

Here’s a fast photo scanner: the Rollei PS100.

Those of you who want a classy speaker might want to check out the SR-2 Loudspeaker.

Check out this dreaMTouch display that has 32 touchable points.

Check out the Beriscope, and see what you can see underwater, from the shore.

There is a new version of the RoboKing robot vacuum from LG.

The Lockface uses a facial recognition scanner with the webcam, by USB.

I once had my drain clog, and it was quite a pain. Granted, mine plugged up way down the line, but a lot of clogs happen in the bend.

I suppose this is why someone created this PermaFLOW. It is a way of unclogging the drain simply by turning this wheel and the blockage should help clear itself up.

At least, that is the theory. I wonder how well it really works.

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I grew up in the Seattle area, and Boeing was quite close by. In fact, you could hear it from miles around.

I’ve been hearing about this Boeing 787 for years. It finally took its maiden flight, and guess what, there were no complications. It took off and landed, something that we all want our planes to do.

I can’t help but feel that there is probably a story here that is movie-worthy of Tucker: A Man and his Dream, or the giant plane at the end of the Aviator.

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Might as well start with this one: The Ultimate R2-D2 statue that comes with its own set of tools.

Check out this Copenhagen bicycle wheel. It can do some pretty cool stuff.

You should see this Emperor 1510. Talk about a power chair.

Note the OpenOffice Mouse has changed its name to the WarMouse Meta.

Sony Walkman S745 has come to the States, except for the United ones.

If you’re looking for a small PMP, you might want to look into the iRiver E30.

MSI has recently unveiled the X-Slim X350.

You might want to look at this new Kinesis Advantage Keyboard. It certainly is different.

Thanko’s shortwave AM/FM radio plugs into a USB. It is apparently the first of its kind.

Nothing will get you off your can than this alarm clock in a can. Say hello to the Tuna Alarm Clock.

Vodafone is planning on carrying the Nokia N900.

Her’s an interesting find, the Enermax keyboards.

Take a look at the WiPower charging mat.

I’m sure I’ve probably mentioned this before, but LG eXpo has a detachable projector.

Thanko has a spycap with a tiny camera.

LG is looking into selling some serious 3D LCD displays in the next two years. I’m talking almost 4 million.

You might discover that you will have your personal media player be limited to 85 decibels.