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There is a new portable Bluetooth speaker system that looks a little more like a torch. It’s a nameless device, so for purposes of this post, I will call it the “BlueTorch”.

The BlueTorch supports profiles including A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, and HSP which means it can pair with either cell phones or portable media players. I could see this being more useful for Bluetooth capable PMP’s than cell phones, but I guess it would be good either way. The nice thing about the BlueTorch is that it also can connect to other devices using old school wires.

Additionally, the device sports 2 channels which each offer an output of 2 watts and comes with a frequency zone of 20Hz - 20kHz. Lastly, you can keep it playing by plugging it into an AC adapter or with USB connectivity.

It is set to be available in Japan for 7980 Yen, or around $76 US.

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Shower radios are usually fairly boring, but they get the job done.  In the end all you really need is to have a radio blaring your favorite tunes to drown out your off key voice.  It’s pretty basic really, find the station you need and you’re good to go.  However, most designs do stand out a bit in the shower.  It just looks like a radio which isn’t very interesting.  With this radio, it may  not be anything exciting or different, however, it will definitely blend in with the rest of your shampoos and conditioners.

It is available in a several different colors and even what brand you would like printed on the bottle.  Like Pantene or Head and Shoulders.  That way it’ll mix a bit more nicely with what’s already in your shower.  It also have the handy little strap to make it so you can hang it from your shower head.  Although you’re likely to have a couple of issues if you have one that is removable from the wall.  The radio uses 3 AAA batteries and is quite obviously completely waterproof.  You will have to contact them if you’d like pricing information.

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Every time I go to a city by a bay, like San Francisco or Seattle, I am completely saturated by an array of scents. They wash over me like multiple waves from the high-priced restaurants with views of the water, and I am compelled to shell out my money for expensive food.

A Japanese company known as Recruit Co Ltd. has found a way to follow their nose to make people some money by using special displays. These unique advertising devices, developed by NTT Communications Corporation, have a 42-inch LCD display that not only show food, but emit mouth-watering aromas.

I’m sure you see the idea. Potential customers are baited by the smells, they approach the display, and they are hooked. Restaurants can even sweeten the deal by including a coupon that will really reel them in.

Of course, I’m not certain how the smell is emitted. What is this, a scratch n’ sniff sticker that doesn’t need any scratching? Maybe the restaurant actually prepares one of its dishes, and then just puts a fan behind it.

Whatever the technology, low-tech or high, I think it is about time the nose got its share of advertising. Scent is a far better lure than anything we can see or hear by far.

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More and more products seem to be going green now-a-days, the latest comes in the form of a 500GB external hard drive from SimpleTech. The new drive is called the [re]drive and is being touted as the “World’s Most Eco Friendly External Drive.”

The [re]drive’s outer casing is made from aluminum and bamboo and features a low-powered hard drive and an Energy Star power adapter. In addition, SimpleTech has also opted to offer the [re]drive as a fanless drive, having the aluminum on the case act as a heat sink instead. And further helping with power management, the [re]drive also has a feature that will automatically turn the drive on and off with your computer.

The [re]drive, which has Turbo USB 2.0 connectivity and 500GB of storage space is going to retail for $160.

SimpleTech is also offering a nice way to back up your external drive with the Fabrik Ultimate Backup which includes 2GB of online storage for free, and if needed you also have the option to upgrade that to an unlimited option for 5GB a month.

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Every once in a while, some product comes out that looks good and is available for order, but there is very little information available about it. This leads potential customers to doubt its validity.

Such is the case for The Dark Knight Bat-Logo Project Key Ring. This product is exactly what it sounds like, a key ring that can project the bat-signal on the wall.

Unfortunately, there isn’t really a good demonstration of this product, except what you see here in this picture. Too bad there isn’t a YouTube video on the site, but the only video I see is a preview of The Dark Knight.

Many blogs have reported on this suspicion, and many have also complained that it is the old bat-signal from before Christopher Nolan’s rebooted franchise. At least the new logo is on the product.

In all honesty, I’m surprised that this product actually works. I believe that if you were to put a bat-stencil on a spotlight, you would not get the result that Commissioner Gordon sees. Maybe it works better in miniaturized mode.

Obviously, this company that makes this product is hoping for some quick profits with the gargantuan success of The Dark Knight movie. If you want to satisfy your bat-craze, feel free to shell out $16 for it on the Play.com site.

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If you have a serious thing for multiple gadgets in one when it comes to the things you place on your desk, this 4-in-1 webcam combines plenty of gadgetry.  It also has nice bendy arms to get each individual part in its perfect spot for your comfort.  There is a bit of a down side though, to get the microphone close enough to your mouth, the webcam would be broadcasting up your nose.  Which isn’t a huge deal, it just means if you want to use the microphone, you’ll have to flip off the webcam.

In addition to the webcam and microphone it also has a fan as well as a light attached to it.  The LED lights also have a dimmer switch, to make the bright white lights a bit less harsh.  It would definitely clear space for people with all four of those gadgets on their desk.  Hopefully the fan is powerful enough for those overly sweaty moments.  It is currently being sold on Brando for $23.  Which means all of the gadgets aren’t likely to be the highest of quality.

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Crave reports that a Brazilian designer named Bruno Oro de Abreu has been working on a Bluetooth-enabled teddy bear aimed at reducing isolation and improving socialisation for kids with cancer, or who have to spend long periods bedridden for other reasons.

The bear has a holographic display that can be used to surf the Internet, play games, attend remote classes, and make friends with other kids who have a Dilus. It also comes in a range of designs. At the moment, this is a graduation project, but Bruno Oro de Abreu hopes to have it on the market by 2010.

I’d hate to rain on his parade, as this seems like an ingenious design with very noble goals. It’s just that… well, I still find talking teddy bears in loud designs as creepy as I did when I was 10. (But today’s kids might be braver than me!) Also, there needs to be some way to monitor exactly who your kids are talking to…

I can’t help wondering if a cute little Asus Eeepc is a better option. What do you think?

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T-Mobile has pushed up the general release date for the Sunset colored BlackBerry Curve till August 4.

The Curve which features the same specs as the current pale gold or titanium models will be nothing more than an additional color.

If you are a T-Mobile blackberry user who simply wants a new color, then check back on the 4th, as it will be available in both retail stores and also online.

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Pantech has released a new Windows mobile phone called the C810 Duo. Unfortunately, it was released only in Mexico and no words yet as to whether this phone will be released internationally. Just in case Pantech decides to bring the C810 Duo to the US market, here’s what you can expect from its features.

This dual-slider is a Windows Mobile 6.0 phone featuring quad-band GSM frequency (850/900/1800/1900 Mhz), EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, a 2.2-inch QVGA LCD, 1.3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth as well as an mp3 player and a micro SD card slot for additional storage.

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