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  • C-String – a Gadget for the Ladies(‘ Underwear Drawer)

    OK, so the words “gadget” and “women’s lingerie” don’t often go together, but when this one landed in our inbox we just had to go with it. Introducing the C-String – the VPL-free (Visible Panty Line for us men) tan-line-free pantie for women who don’t want to pull a Britney/Paris/Lindsay on up-skirt photographers curious onlookers.…

  • The 10 most used passwords show we are all stupid

    What is your password?  If the answer is “password”, “123456”, “qwerty” or your own first name you are among the millions of people who need to spend some more time securing their data.  Danish magazine EPN.dk is quoting an upcoming article in PC Magazine that makes public the 10 most used passwords in the world. …

  • Watch Akash on Breakfast Television Monday April 16th

    Watch Akash on Citytv Vancouver’s Breakfast Television with Simi Sara and Dave Gerry Monday April 16th.  He will be covering the latest and greatest in gadgets and technology.

  • Earth Day Celebration: Recycle your old electronics

    Ever wonder what to do with that heap of old electronics that just keeps growing in your den? Cell phones, mp3 players, printers, old computers, CRT screens, TVs – all of them have one thing in common: They get outdated very quickly but no one knows how to get rid of them.  April 16th to…

  • Joost Beta – The Next Big Thing in Internet TV?

    Joost (a.k.a. the Venice Project) is a much talked about soon to be released application that brings “the magic of television, with the power of the internet built right in” to your computer. Unlike YouTube and other free internet TV services Joost provides content from different sources like MuchMusic, Figth Network and National Geographic straight…

  • Vancouver International Auto Show – Where is the innovation?

    The Vancouver International Auto Show opened this weekend showcasing the “latest and greatest” in automotive technology.  Attending the media preview and the first day I got a fairly good idea of what’s new and what’s missing in the automotive world – at least here in North America. Every year the auto show leaves a distinct…

  • Apple TV Disappoints

    Norwegian internet magazine Forbruker.no (means “consumer”) has tested the new Apple TV.  They are not impressed.  Their teaser poignantly states: “We tested Apple TV.  It was not a TV revolution”.  Lack of file support, iTunes only content and no TV functionality are among their complaints.  Read on to get a shorter English version of the…

  • Air Powered Car to hit the streets this year?

    [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/QmqpGZv0YT4″ height=”350″ width=”425″ /] A French company called MDI is in the final stages of devellopment of their air powered vehicle. Yes, that’s right: a car that runs on compressed air! The company has recently signed a contract with Indian auto manufacturer Tata Motors and it is expected that the first commercial Compressed Air…

  • Video Review: USBCELL rechargeable USB batteries

    Akash reviews the USBCELL rechargeable USB batteries. These NiMH batteries will charge in your regular charger or by plugging them into any USB port. Smart idea? At least you don’t have to worry about finding a charger as long as you have a computer around.

  • Video Review: Santa Cruz Light Works Light Pick

    Akash reviews the Santa Cruz Light Works Light Pick – a guitar pickwith a light show built in. The perfect gadget for guitarists with a tech fetish.