HEXUS.net - Consumer Electronics

This year's top-twelve toys for Christmas are...

21 October 2008, 14:17

The Toy Retailers Association has announced its dream list of 2008 Christmas toys. Want to keep the kids happy? Read on.

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Awesome tech: scientists capture video footage of fish 7,700 metres below surface

8 October 2008, 14:12

Scientists from the universities of Aberdeen and Tokyo have caught on camera what's believed to be the world's deepest living fish.

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Electrolux launches second-generation Trilobite 2.0

8 October 2008, 12:27

Electrolux has itself a new-and-improved automated vacuum cleaner, and promises a dream-cleaning scenario.

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Only in Japan: Nikon launches geek-friendly multimedia headset

7 October 2008, 15:55

Ever wanted a multimedia headset that provides a display, headphones, mobile A/V player, Wi-Fi and 8GB of memory? Here it is.

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Smartparts launches mammoth 32in digital photo frame

24 September 2008, 12:08

If you've got the wall space, and there's nothing on the tele, why not opt for a whopping-big photo frame instead?

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Gyration launches Air Music Remote

9 September 2008, 15:45

The successor to the HEXUS-recommended Media Center Remote is now shipping, and it's packing an LCD screen.

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Robotic cycle-storage system could be a congestion beater

9 September 2008, 13:59

Tokyo's high-tech cycle storage solution has been captured working its magic on video, and it's something special.

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Universal wind-up remote says goodbye to batteries

13 August 2008, 13:56

Yes this is a wind-up, but Gizoo's Universal Remote Control really does work without batteries.

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QOTW: what would you do if you had more processing power?

8 August 2008, 10:54

Computer processors are continuing to provide a rapid increase in performance, but what else might you do with that extra oomph?

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Survey says: millions of Brits baffled by gadgets

7 August 2008, 12:42

A poll of 2,000 Brits has revealed that millions of consumers don't understand gadgets, and many of us will end up throwing them across the room.

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Waboba Ball: the latest craze at the beach

4 August 2008, 10:21

Ever heard of the Waboba Ball? It's apparently one of the hottest crazes this summer and appeals to those who love sports, sun and water.

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Review: Gyration Media Center Remote: HTPC navigation done right?

25 July 2008, 14:55

Struggling to control your Media Center PC from the couch? Gyration's Universal Media Center Remote could be the solution for you.

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Swann Security launches the ultimate spying tool: FlashlightDVR

7 July 2008, 13:33

Swann Security's latest device, the FlashlightDVR, hides a camera and DVR for those who need to capture without being noticed.

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Nike launching Marty McFly-inspired sneakers, power-laces nowhere to be seen

27 June 2008, 10:09

It isn't quite 2015, but Nike is readying Back to the Future inspired trainers in the form of the McFly Hyperdunks.

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Probably the largest PR 'gift' in the world!

20 June 2008, 13:34

Look what droped into the review dungeon this morning! But which game is it promoting?

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Unboxing the world's coolest gadget: the Flux Capacitor!

18 June 2008, 15:39

We might not have the 1.21 jigawatts required to run it, but we've got our hands on a Flux Capacitor.

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A-DATA's Disney-inspired photo frame makes us go awww

4 June 2008, 16:35

Photo frames offer all sorts of features in order to try and stand out among the crowd, but are there any as cute as A-DATA's Disney frame?

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Logitech announces V450 Nano mouse

23 May 2008, 12:51

Swiss peripheral manufacturer, Logitech, has announced its latest notebook-orientated mouse.

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LCARS-based home automation is seriously cool

16 May 2008, 12:54

Trekkies be warned, after seeing this, you're going to want to have one.

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One For All launches 'Energy Saving' universal remote

14 May 2008, 12:51

One For All's universal Energy Saver remote promises an energy saving of 90% when you switch off your TV.

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QOTW: do you still use an alarm clock?

14 May 2008, 12:21

Has the old and faithful alarm clock been made obsolete by gadgets such as the mobile phone?

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Myvu launches better-looking video glasses

12 May 2008, 13:15

The trouble with video glasses is that they tend not to be the best looking piece of eyewear you'll ever see. Are Myvu's Crystal Edition any better?

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Belkin GoStudio takes podcasting on the road

6 May 2008, 12:19

At Digital Summer '08, Belkin unveiled its forthcoming mobile podcast studio; GoStudio.

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The ultimate stress-buster: everlasting bubble-wrap

1 May 2008, 12:35

Pop all day and all night along with Puchi Puchi indefatigable bubble-wrap.

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4,500 Brits vote on nation's most useless gadgets

30 April 2008, 14:18

A poll of 4,500 Brits has revealed the most pointless gadget to date, can you guess what it is?

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Thumps Up launches Wi-Fi Detecting Watch

30 April 2008, 11:45

Cause, you know, we all need to know where the nearest Wi-Fi hotspot is.

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Oregon Scientific's Meteo watch tells weather and time

28 April 2008, 18:51

If you're serious about weather forecasts, you'll want to take a look at Oregon Scientific's new Meteo watch.

F1/Carbon concept watch looks a gem

25 April 2008, 12:46

If you took the ideals of Formula 1, combined it with gems and put it all into a watch, you'd get something like this.

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Review: MoJo designer snooker cue

22 April 2008, 10:50

Snooker's annual World Championship is now underway so we've decided to put MoJo Cues' racing-green snooker cue to the test.

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Another cable clutter solution: Driinn mobile phone holder

22 April 2008, 10:19

Don't you just hate the mess of cable when you're charging your phone?

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Solve your cable clutter with just a CD spindle and scissors

18 April 2008, 09:51

It isn't the best solution you'll ever see, but it sure is cheap and easy.

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Microsoft's Surface finally surfacing on April 17th

2 April 2008, 16:01

Microsoft's coveted Surface device will be making its public debut at AT&T stores in the US on April 17th, consumer availability feels that little bit closer now.

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Kodak adds a little touch to its photo frames

28 March 2008, 12:30

Kodak's forthcoming digital photo frames bring touch technology to your image slideshows.

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