Thanko's new slick and slim Video Camera Spy Pen

Thanko lights the day up again. Its latest gadget - Video Camera Spy Pen literally gives me persecution mania. The slim and stylish pen contains equipment with which even Mr. Bond would be complexly satisfied. All what we knew about previous Thanko devices is embodied in the Video Camera Spy Pen, but is better, has higher quality and is up to live longer. Still, the best thing about it is that we do not have to wait for it to come out. The gadget is already available in Japan for 6,980 JPY (75.5 EUR or 55 USD). Full specs follow.

Let's start with video capabilities. Thanko Video Camera Spy Pen can shoot 736 x 576 video in .avi format at 19 to 22 frames per second. Unlike Panasonic HDC-HS350 we have recently reviewed, Thanko's pen will wear the battery down before you exceed memory space. Now in course: onboard battery life is limited to 3 hours when internal memory has 2GB. Memory expansion is available via MicroSDHC card to 10GB overall. Charge is done via USB. Spy pen can also shoot photos in 1280 x 960 resolution in .jpg format.

In rest, you get a normal ball-point pen with 6 months warranty (!), pretty slick, slim and stylish.

NVIDIA 40nm GPUs are on thier way

It looks like finally ATI Radeon HD 4770 is going to find its match. As expected, it is NVIDIA who is going to roll out graphics cards with a benefit of 40nm fabrication process. You might have heard their plans about 40nm GPUs long before, but there was a very good reason that was holding them back. Now it is obsolete and NVIDIA is almost certainly planning some next gen graphics cards for September.

NVIDIA's long time partner TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) was facing a problem of low yields on 40nm processes. Naturally it became a stumbling stone for NVIDIA also. Now TSMC reports yield point improvements, so there is a little doubt that end users will not benefit from new GeForce GT210 (GT218) and GeForce G220 (GT216) before middle autumn.

The benefits of the 40nm fabrication process are mostly concealed in GPU's dimensions – they are smaller. In perspective it means more powerful graphics units for both notebooks and desktops.

BMW to keep you abreast of weather and gas prices

BMW is becoming yet more attentive to their fans offering an intelligent contraption which is capable of detecting current weather as well as gas prices. This high tech addition from BMW operates in real time displaying the information on your on board computer system.

The good news is that starting the year 2009 the majority of BMW models will be equipped with Assist and Navigation systems. If you are a BMW buff, you might be satisfied with this new option available in new models with you being the first to know the real time weather, fuel prices and even stock indices.

You will be able to know the latest weather forecast for a period of the next 3 days including warnings and weather advisories of the area you are about to drive. Being informed about fuel prices, you will be able to find the cheapest gas so that you could buy it at a bargain.

In order to be able to use the service, you will have to subscribe to the BMW Assist convenience plan. In this case you should be an owner of the BMW vehicle coming with BMW Assist and BMW Navigation system.

With Google Maps connection already included in the latest models, weather forecast and fuel prices you will be able to save both time and money. So what could be more desirable than that?

As you drive by you will be able to view nearby fuel stations along with gas prices and once the best choice was taken, the navigation system will provide you with the address saving some money.

Bandai’s Pedometer to motivate gamers to stay active

A pedometer turns out to be a very useful gadget. Called Bandai’s Pedometer, this exclusive pedometer differs from its traditional counterparts. Not only is this a device to measure the steps you have taken but also is this a calorie counter and additionally there is a Samurai game that is capable of motivating you to exercise more while keeping up physical fitness.

The game itself reflects Samurai era with you choosing a character from the Warring States Period or fight a battle with foot soldiers. Take a step forward in your calorie burning and stay healthy while having fun playing Samurai games. Is not this amazing to make history in Japan? Besides, being a foot soldier can be fun.

This digital pedometer is really helpful and the more steps you take the closer your foot soldiers will be to the theater of war so keep on exercising. Additionally, you will be able to upload your gaming data so that you could analyze your gaming progress. However, it is not clear whether it is going to be available outside of Japan so if you are in Japan, you will be able to get it for 49 USD later this month.

Charge your portable gadgets with the Solar Charger Vest

Being a combination of style and high technology, this sustainable gadget is capable of charging your favorite portable devices on the go. Wherever you go, you can be free from those flat battery situations. Dubbed the CVFR-S09 Solar Vest, this green contraption is designed for active people being on the move while making your life easier.

The CVFR-S09 Solar Vest has a lot of pockets for your electronic gizmos and features all the cables, battery pack and other connectors that allow charging the most popular electronic devices. Despite of the fact, the canvas of the vest is soft to the touch, it is a durable tissue. Its 4 laminated solar panels are designed to be water resistant, so you will not have to be worry about your solar vest when it rains.

When you are indoors or in a shaded area, you can easily detach the solar panels so as to put them in sun light to make your vest working even if you have a rest. The solar power is captured by 4 solar panels while you are outside with the solar power being stored in a high capacity battery positioned in the front left pocket.

So once your electronic gadget’s battery is dead, you may easily connect it to the battery to fully charge it. The CVFR-S09 Solar Vest is plug and play device coming with a rechargeable battery with 8 800 mAh of power. Solar panels have 6W with 3.7V with voltage adjust option.

The CVFR-S09 Solar Vest features 8 power connectors and 7 device connectors, 8 front pockets, 1 back pocket, Zipper and Velcro fastener. The Solar Vest is available in black and brown colors with a price tag of 140 USD.

The CVFR-S09 Solar Vest comes with light indicators with green shining when power is more than 80 per cent, orange lighting when power is between 30 and 70 percent and alarming red for gadgets that have less than 30 per cent of power.

A portable batter charger measures 120 mm in length, 70 mm in width and 22 mm in diameter while solar panel dimensions are 135 mm in length and 600 mm in width. The CVFR-S09 Solar Vest measures 600 mm in length and 600 mm in width. Other features include AC Input Port, USB Power Input, DC Output 1, DC Output 2, 5V, 6V, 9V and 12-20V output.

With heat protection, discharge protection, over charge protection, short circuit protection, this tricky gadget appears to be very safe and clever. This environmentally friendly gadget comes with USB extension cable as well as English manual.

This mouth watering gadget turns out to be an ideal solution for almost everyone whether you like camping, fishing or other outdoor activities or you need to stay in contact all day long.

Cheers to set a new trend with the Wine-powered cell phone

Would you like to amaze your friends with alcohol powered cell phone? This eco gadget is beyond imagination as it is powered by wine setting a new trend in cell phones. This ingenious concept offers a new sustainable energy still being under development and promises to power your portable gizmos. Engineered by designer Tryi Yeh it is about to take your eco friendliness to the next level.

Called “Cheers”, this intelligent cell phone is shaped like an alcohol bottle but what is interesting about the concept is that it is going to be powered by alcohol itself. Once the cap of your green mobile phone is removed, you will be able to get the fuel cell holding wine which appears to provide more efficiency in battery power saving.

On the top of the bottle there is a cap shaped fast function switch while using Cheers

Unfortunately, there is no data on technical specifications but hopefully we will have one handy once our eco consciousness is at high level. This green mobile phone will surely bring a lot of fun using it especially when you need to refuel it.

Brand new Lamborghini Gallardo LP550-2 to be a real eye candy

If you the type who live in your little world with a lot of super cars around you, you would be amazed by this tantalizing super car. Called Lamborghini LP550-2, this promising is designed by well-known super car maker Valentino Balboni. Now the power of this bad boy is sent to the rear wheels meeting requirements of many car aficionados.

Its 5, 2 liter V10 engine has been refitted to produce a staggering 55o horsepower and connected to the Gallardo's reduced curb weight to be 3 042 pounds making it possible for this driving monster to accelerate to 60 miles per hour in just 3, 9 seconds with a maximum speed of up to 199 miles per hour.

The Lamborghini LP550-2 features Scorpious wheels, leather center console and seats. Its exterior is easily customizable with some options to choose from including black, yellow, orange, brake calipers, rear view camera, Bluetooth connectivity and high tech navigation system. The Lamborghini LP550-2 e-gear transmission and carbon ceramic brakes can be also customized.