It looks like it's turning into iPod week at the True Gadgets Blog. Okay so not for the hardcore rocker in the house but I think the kids would love the Hello Kitty iPod DJ Speaker. Hello Kitty in a DJ booth with a speaker in the base is a pretty cool juxtaposition of dance music and Kitty. She even bops her head back and forth with the music. Plug in your iPod or similar music playing device and observe the cuteness for yourself. If you're really looking to give in and completely "cute out" we recommend the pink version.  It also comes in a much cooler black as pictured to the right. It plugs into the headphone jack of any audio device you might have. The Hello Kitty Action DJ Speaker is available from ThinkGeek for only $24.99.

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The iBikeConsole device is easily mounted on your bike and will then allow you control your 1st, 2nd or 3rd generation iPod Nano without moving your hands away from the grips. You can also check speed, trip distance, and more.

Features:

• It provides a weather proof housing for your Nano.
• Shock-absorbing lining helps to minimize impact from road conditions.
• CrossLoc Universal tool-free mounting bracket attaches the Nano securely either on the handlebar or the stem of any sizes.
• Main functions can be remote-controlled with a pair of grip-mounted Wireless Key Pads (Patented) made of silicon.
• Simply wrap the Key Pads around the grips/handlebar and you are ready to play and pause, change tracks and adjust volume while on the go.
• Large buttons can be easily operated even with gloves on.
• Use iPod Nano’s own battery.
• Convert your Nano screen into a Cycle Computer display by push of a button on the Key Pads.
• Memory chip stores Cycle Computer data after disconnecting Nano.
• Sturdy housing made of extra strong plastics.

The iBikeConsole is available from the official website for $76.

(Via Coolest Gadgets, Crave, Gearlog and Ubergizmo)

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So you have shelled out a few good bucks for your new iPod and you want to make sure it doesn't get stolen. Can you imagine how many of these things get stolen each and every day? The number would be mind boggling. Well instead of getting a colourfull little runner skin for your iPod how about grabbing one that also gives you some security. 

You just have to put your iPod into the case and then wrap the wire around something and it's sercure. Kind of like the old style bike locks. The iPod won't slip out of the case and it can't be ripped from whatever you fasten it to. Sounds perfect if you use your iPod at work or school. You can fasten it to your desk in case you have to leave to go to the bathroom etc.

The iCage  form Master Lock will fit the iPod Classic, the 3rd Gen iPod Nano and two older styles of the Nano. They  cost you $14.99 for the Nano or $19.99 for the Classic.

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If you are looking for a clock that can also forecast the weather then you have to check out this model from the Chaney Instrument Company. The Atomic Motor Clock with Weather Forecaster features four different alarms, an external temperature sensor, and even a snooze button for those lazy mornings. Here is a complete list of all of the features of Atomic Motor Clock with Weather Forecaster weather forecast display, snooze button, temperature display, alarm display, f/c temperature select and a few more goodies.  The Atomic Cherry Red Motor Clock w/ Outdoor Sensor from from Chaney Instrument Company goes for only $79 USD at the Bellacor website.

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Remember that Wireless Spy Camera Calculator from last year? A new and improved model that also includes a wireless 2.4-inch LCD receiver has now been released.

This working calculator has a subtle camera on the side for quietly viewing and recording all your important conversations. The color video is recorded with audio in digital format by the included reciever so that you can view on the portable recorders LCD screen or connect to your computer for easier viewing and management of all your recordings. The wireless recorder is small enough to fit into a pocket if needed for use on the road.

Highlighted Features:

• Video Receiver/Recorder has additional productivity functions
• SD card use allows you to record multiple interview sessions on the road without your computer
• Video Capture Resolution: 320×240
• FPS (Frames per Second): 25fps
• Audio Record Format: 4bit WMA
• Viewing Format: AVI, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VOB, DAT, ASF
• Music Format: MP3, WMA, OGG, AC3
• Picture Format: JPEG
• Memory: 128MB
• External Memory: 2GB
• Display: 2.4 Inch LCD
• Video Capture Format: ASF
• Transmission Range: 15 meters line of sight
• Built In Microphone: Max Audio Range 4 Meters
• Earphone Jack: standard 3.5mm
• Output of Built In Speaker: 20mW
• Slots: AV OUT, AV IN, USB, DC5v
• Videocamera Power Source: Internal rechargeable Li-ion battery (Approx 45 minutes operating time)
• Calculator Power Source: 1x AA battery

The Calculator Videocamera - Ultimate Wireless Office Surveillance is available over at the Chinavision website for 134 EUR (about $191 USD).

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This great and just in time for the kids and Halloween, which isn't too far away. The Vampire Bat LED Flashlight. It's eco friendly a lot of fun. It's cute, brightly coloured, and suitable for children. It is also ideal as a night lamp and educational at the same time. Teach children not to use batteries but generate electricity by themselves! As well as normal flashlight operation, the Bat can stand in an upright position, in order to act as a nightlight.

The Bat Torch is available from the Ethical Superstore for £4.99 (about $9 USD).

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Sony will be rolling out its Wireless Headset for the PS3 console at the end of October - in Japan, at least, bringing an immersive online communication experience for gamers who are rocking to new gaming titles that support the online chat feature. These titles include SOCOM: Confrontation, Resistance 2 and MotorStorm: Pacific Rift.

Offering simple operation and accessible voice chat on PS3, this sleek and compact Wireless Headset is an ear hook type headset, designed to fit either ear. Installed with Bluetooth, it pairs automatically with PS3 by simply using the bundled USB cable. The inner ear phone speaker of the new Headset along with the noise cancelling feature when in High Quality mode delivers stable, superior sound. Additionally, the bundled cradle can be used to charge the battery which will allow maximum of eight hours of voice chat when fully charged. While the Headset is connected to PS3, it will support on-screen indicator showing the headset connection status, battery charge level, speaker volume level and microphone mute status at a push of a button.  You will have to fork out 5,000 yen for this baby, but think of the coolness factor that comes along with it.

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Why I am at it here is another thumb drive from USB Real Thumb Drive. Doesn't it look cool stickign out the side of the laptop?  Remember that thumb-shaped USB drive from Solid Alliance that was all over the blogs last year? A new model with twice the amount of storage capacity is now available.

The design for this updated version looks pretty much the same as the original one from 2007, but the built-in flash memory is now 2 gigabytes large instead of 1GB.

Features:

• USB 2.0 High Speed
• Plug and Play, Hot-Swapped capability
• Mass storage compliant
• Support: Windows Vista, XP, 2000 and Mac OS
• Dimensions: 55 x 24 x 22mm (approx.)
• Weight: 18g

The USB Real Thumb Drive is available from the USB Geek website for $20.

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What's the point of carrying around a thumb drive with you all day if it can only store your data? TrekStor feels your pain and have come out with a USB thumb drive that can also open bottles. You can also connect to your key chain for safe keeping. So if you are out slugging beers and need to show somebody your photos you can do both.

It's not the first thumb drive with a bottle opener released but the advantage with the new stylish combo from TrekStor is that it’s available in sizes ranging from 1GB up to 16GB. 

The Trekstor has data transfer speeds of 25 MB/s and 12 MB/s, and is compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS X, Linux, and Kernel 2.6x. You should be able to get the 1GB version for about $10, and the 16GB version for about $71.

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I just picked up one of these over the weekend from The Source. It was on sale for $20, not a bad deal for a wireless optical mouse. My thoughts, it's nice and small and the usb stick and mouse connect with one another with no problems at all. The mouse is working perfect on the three tables we are using our laptop on so it's nice and smooth with no problems at all. We are not using a mouse pad. If you look at the front that black shiny part is where the USB stick goes when not using it so you have no fear of losing it. It just pops out when you push the silver button on top. The only draw is that it takes two AAA batteries so I am not sure how long they will last, we have rechargeables so it's not an issue. For $20, you can beat it.

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