Computing

As an iPhone user, I can tell you that the little switch on the side of the phone which puts the Apple device in “silent mode” is very easy to switch unintentionally. Because of this, I have missed calls that could have been a matter of great importance, such as saving the world, or picking up some milk from the ...

Or so you might be led to believe if you are to take the false advertising of Thanko literally. I mean, we know that they are just trying to show arm movement, but it really looks like the model has some weird arm mutation. While I wouldn’t mind having an extra arm, I really wouldn’t mind having something like the ...

Slippers. Most commonly worn by hospital patients and sleepy-eyed senior citizens. The Joy Slippers are a substitution for a mouse and joystick, controlled via foot movements. The best thing about the slippers is that you can make them yourself with a step-by-step DIY.

Coming in great handy if you were to ever become lost at sea…with a computer. The USB Morse Code Machine, from who else but useless USB gadget masters Thanko, helps you to master the lost art of Morse Code. Teaching you to dot and dash until you can’t dot and dash no more. Soon enough you’ll be having full conversations ...

In a move from EA and Hasbro to create a shooter game peripheral, they’ve joined forces to create the Wiimote Nerf Blaster. Soon to make a launch in the UK, the Blaster can be used as a typical Nerf gun, while also offering a new peripheral to strap your Wiimote onto. In addition to looking super cool, the new peripheral ...

Back in the day when the Nintendo Wii was first released, there were a whole bunch of broken TVs thanks to Wiimotes thrown in fits of anger at the ‘cheating’ computer character in the game. Philips has a recently revealed patent that shows a gaming system which not only encourages, but demands that you toss around your peripherals.

You don’t know it, but you are fully in our mind-bending control. Oh, the power! You might not be able to manipulate minds as well as us, but you can experience molding to some degree with the Lite-On conceptual Moldable Mouse, which lets you custom mold your own ergonomics. Squeeze the Moldable Mouse into any shape you desire, or just ...

Whenever I play Guitar Hero and it’s time to use my stored Star Power, I literally have to do a cartwheel to get the guitar to sense the thrusting motion that lets the console know it’s time to kick some ass. No more of this crap. This new Guitar Hero pedal from React makes sure you can use your Star ...

While this mouse might not be able to save you after your plane plummets into the ocean, the Jelly Click does offer a whole new level of portable peripherals. All of the electronic components are housed on a flexible circuit board which allows the mouse to be folded up when not in use. When you’re in need of the Jelly ...

The iPod Touch is great for people who want an iPhone-like interface, but what about those of us who love the original “iPod Classic” look and feel, but want some sort of modern advancement? Jobs and Co. are on it, with a recently revealed patent showing a revamp of the scroll wheel system. The scroll wheel thankfully remains present in ...