In some countries the radar detectors are allowed, so many drivers try to escape from cameras and speed radars with the most advanced devices. A French producer called Inforad has released recently its new radar detector that features a GPS module. With so many fixed radars and speed cameras, the GPS will save you from trouble.

The Inforad v4e features a SiRF Star III GPS receiver chip a standard higher than its v3 predecessor. Furthermore a new firmware will reduce the number of false alarms. Inforad provides a battery kit that lasts around 10 hours in case the car charger is occupied. The bad news is the kit doesn’t come in the package.

The Inforad v4e radar detector retails for €99 and has a 2-year warranty. Also the software updates are free for the product’s lifetime.

via Navigadget

Today iPhone has landed in Europe, more exactly in UK and in Germany. Although many fans have come for the big launch, Europeans were not so enthusiast as Americans. Some shoppers formed cues in front of the retail stores. By 5 p.m., Deutsche Telekom AG, which owns T-Mobile, announced they sold more than 10,000 iPhones in Germany. The British carrier O2, doesn’t want to disclose the exact number of the sales for this Friday.

Even the iPhone has been expected for six months, there were complains about its price. For instance in Germany the 8GB version retails for $587, on top of a contract through T-Mobile starting at $72 a month and a $37 “installation” fee. In UK, the same model costs $566, while in US it retails for $399.

In France, the gadget-phone will be released on November 29. Orange will be the retailer for the iPhone. There are no news about launching in the other countries across Europe.

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After we delivered you the news about the SpyDisk Pen, now is time for a new pen gadget. As the matter of fact, this one won’t be seen in stores for the Christmas because it’s only a concept.

However, Gizmodo informs us that the Pen Phone concept will be developed by an anonymous manufacturer. The phone uses Bluetooth ear buds for voice calls. It features a little display, the dialing numbers, a microSD card slot and seems to support USB connection. The project looks very promising and I would love to hold one in my palm.

I’ve just saw the Metal Zero Yo-Yo made of brushed aluminum which is supposed to be for those that can Yo like a pro and all I can say is that looks so neat. If you feel like you can kill some time during the day or you know tricks that you wish to practice then I guess the Metal Zero 2.5-inch yo-yo could help you, and may even attract chicks for you.

If you like the looks then it’s available for $40.

Lately, we’ve seen more and more cellphones being launched in Europe before the States or other countries and that’s the case with LG’s newest smartphone addition, KS20. With Prada perfume and Voyager memories the design is highly appreciated, but let’s see some specs.

3.6Mbps HSDPA, 2 megapixel camera, 2.8-inch QVGA 240×320 dispay and Wi-Fi b and g, all these running on Windows Mobile 6, I guess I got your attention already. But I won’t stop here, because LG just packed a lot inside. How about a full Internet browser, built-in Bluetooth, 128MB of internal memory and the 1050 mAh battery that lasts 400 hours in stand-by mode and 4 hours of talking.

How does that sound? The new LG KS20 will be available in France, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy and Deutschland stores, right away so I’m jealous I can’t have it where I live.

via Gizmodo

This deal is available in France, as part of the Christmas marketing strategy. Sony France has announced that every customer who purchase a Sony Bravia LCD and a Blu-Ray player or a PlayStation 3 will get a discount up to €500.

The holidays offer sounds like this:

If you purchase a TV from this range - KDL40D3500AEP or KDL40V3000AEP or KDL40W3000AEP or KDL40X2000BAEP or KDL40X3500AEP, we will give you in discount the value of a Blu-ray Sony* or of a PlayStation3 which doesn’t pass the €250 amount.

If you purchase a TV from this range - KDL46D3500AEP or KDL46V3000AEP or KDL46W3000AEP or KDL46X2000AEP or KDL46X3500AEP or KDL52W3000AEP or KDL52X2000BAEP or KDL52X3500AEP or KDL70X3500AEP, we will give you in discount the value of a Blu-ray Sony* or of a PlayStation3 which doesn’t pass the €500 amount.

*The Blu-Ray players available for the promotion are the following models: BDPS1E, BDPS300 and BDPS500.

As a matter of fact a 60GB PlayStation 3 retails for no more than €500. And we have a deal! Consequently the Frenchmen who buy a Sony Bravia LCD between November 1 and January 15 will benefit from this offer. They will obtain a Christmas present for free. That’s a tempting deal!

Sony France

When I read the story I felt very well about this practice even it is not legal. For many times when I was in a movie theater, I had been disturbed by some stupid guys that were talking at their cellphones. Did this happen to you too? In this case I agree with these phone jammers.

The device emits strong radio waves that interfere with cell phone antennas cutting the signal. Consequently the noisy talker will stare at a blank display showing the “No Signal” message. So, the gadget turns off any cellphone in a 30-foot range. However its use is illegal, but more jammers get in US everyday.

The fine for using such a device is $11,000. Nevertheless, many owners of cafes and hair salons, hoteliers, public speakers, theater operators, bus drivers and, increasingly, commuters on public transportation use them to reduce to silence the noisy chatterers. It costs from $50 to several hundred dollars.

The jammer can be useful in schools during the classes or in prisons. I also agree their use in theaters or libraries. But those illegal devices could do harm too. Think about criminals using them to jam the signal of their victims. The problem won’t be solved too easy as I see it.
NY Times via Switched

The ultimate geek stuff I discovered is the Wi-Fi T-shirt detector. It detects signal strength for 802.11b and 802.11g networks. The Wi-Fi Detector T-shirt is 100% cotton and features a removable decal that contains the Wi-Fi display. When you get nearby a hotspot the T-shirt will display a glowing animation.

As I see it this “gadget” could be an uniform for desperate geeks who can’t stay out of a network. The high-tech fashionable T-shirt works on three AAA batteries that go into a battery pack hidden inside a little pocket. This T-shirt priced at $29.99 can be purchased from ThinkGeek.

via ExtremeTech

How does this sounds to you? Antique laptop? Yes, is true. Some guy has transformed a Hewlett-Packard ZT1000 laptop into a collection item. He is one of the artist of the Steampunk subculture. Steampunk represents a new do-it-yourself garage-hacker trend to redesign modern gadgets using the technology and the aesthetics of the Victorian Era. Richard Nagy has create a mahogany-stained pine case with leather wrist rests tacked beneath its copper keys and sits on brass feet.

Its case was decorated with clockwork gears. There was hard work and many time spent on eBay for getting all the parts. But finally the result was amazing. Richard Nagy has created a masterpiece.

The laptop turns on with an antique clock-winding key by way of a custom-built ratcheting switch made from old clock parts.

Check the video clip below:

or more about this laptop here.

via Datamancer.net

Have you ever felt pain in your wrist when using the computer? I am sure about that. Every time I spend more than five hours in front of my computer I feel tired and sometimes my wrists hurt. To solve this problem a guy invented the USB powered pad for pain relief.

Yes, I am not mocking up here. This gadget uses the infrared light to relief tiredness, muscle strain or even pain. In fact it warms your wrist or muscle creating a relaxing sensation. You will feel something warm up to 40°C ~ 45°C, its manufacturer says. Nevertheless, the device should be used only after a doctor’s agreement. Its users must be careful because the effect can turn bad if the USB Far Infra-Red Pad is used more than 15 minutes.

This gadget has a fan already in my person. It isn’t too pricey (only $21.99) and seems very useful. I would try it right away.

USB Fever via Everything USB