Looks like good news for WinXP users. Microsoft has pledged to keep supporting the soon to be retired software package through to 2014. That's a full 13 years after the operating system was initially released. Microsoft senior VP Bill Veghte has promised that they will provide security patches "and other critical updates" for Windows XP until April, 2014. That's great news because I couldn't even imagine being without my XP. It also seems MS is supporting program that allows users to down ... Read More

If you have ever wondered about the if you home environment is set just right or not you now have a handy device to help you out. Oregon Scientific's climate monitor called the RMR500 can help you monitor mildew in your home and temperature and humidity. It can also help warn you of potential mould builds up by displaying humidity when it reaches over 60. This handy little gadget will also display the weather outside for you. It's the all in one handy weather ... Read More

Back in May I wrote up the new Samsung Instinct but at that time there was no word on price. It appears now that Sprint has confirmed that it will sell their smartphone for $129.99 which is quite a bit cheaper than the iPhone. As with the iPhone the above price is just a drop in the bucket to what it will really cost you because you still need a data plan. "The cheapest monthly plan for the Instinct will ... Read More

I just picked a pair of these LG Portable Speakers up on Ebay for $5.99. They aren't much bigger than a cell phone and plug into any audio device or cell phone that had a headphone jack. The speakers have a built in chargeable battery that takes a couple of hours to charage and the volume is controlled by your device. I was totally suprised by the sound. The speaker may be too close together to enjoy real stereo sound ... Read More

If you just have to have a constant source of music streaming into your house or office 24/7 look no further than the Logitech Squeezebox Duet. With this internet radio gadget you can tune into thousands of internet radio stations. Or you can play songs from your personal collection, tune in to thousands of Internet radio stations, or connect to online services such as Pandora and Rhapsody. The multi-room controller allows you to browse, select and play songs  from the palm of your hand. ... Read More

A wise man once told me that nobody gives anything away for free and you know, he was right. Looks like the cheaper $199 3 Gig Apple iPhone isn't as cheap as it was being claimed. An article on CNN yesterday broke down the costs between the two iPhone plans and you aren't saving any money with this version. The 3 gig iphone is $200 cheaper to buy than the 8 gig version but you have to sign a 2 year ... Read More

Caught this new mode of transportation in the local paper yesterday and I had to google it to bring it to you. An electric unicyle might just beat the high price of gas. They are calling it the new Segway, just a little bit cooler looking. No word on production dates although the inventor was hoping that it would retail for around $6,000. He stated that he wanted to keep the price low. Just because people are willing to go ... Read More

It's the emidemy of just how lazy we have become. A spray bottle that is motorized. Actucally not a bad idea if it can get that last little bit out of the bottom that always causes carpel tunnel. No pumping ins needed and you should be able to do all of your household plants in no time at all, leaving you plenty of time to do your other chores or exercises. Why blow out a finger right? Source ... Read More

If you use your Sony PSP as you main source media player help could be on the way. Photo-Fast was recently showing off their memory adapter that can boots your PSP's memory to 32 GB of storage. "The CR-5400 is a dual slot adapter that converts microSD/microSDHC into Memory Stick Pro duo and provides 16GB of memory.  The CR-3100 allows you to combine four SDHC memory cards, totaling 32GB storage in your PSP. Just combine 2x8GB SDHC in one ... Read More

It's entirely waterproof, silent and contaminant proof. "The sealed and rigid surface is ideal for industrial, marine, and medical use, as well as other applications where moisture, cleaning, and durability are a consideration." It is also practical for court rooms where nobody wants to hear the noise of an old keyboard clacking away while both lawyers lie through their teeth. Some of the features of the Really Cool Keyboard include a ealed silicone design for dust-free, contaminant-free and water-resistant use, leans with ... Read More