Hi-tech Frontier

USB finger There is no evil that blows nobody any good. That is what we should think Jerry Jalava, a young Finnish software developer who lost part of his ring finger in a motorcycle accident and decided to exploit the misfortune to put a USB memory stick into the prosthesis made it to hospital. According to Jerry in his own blog, it all started in May last year, when his motorcycle collided with a newly released against deer crossing the road. The boy was taken to a hospital in Helsinki, where he operated the hand, although doctors could not do anything to save his right finger. Once recovered, he returned to the hospital so that you make latex prosthetic for his finger. What is Jerry could not believe that the doctor was going to propose to introduce a USB memory stick into the prosthesis, which he gladly accepted. The best thing is that, according to the programmer, the flash drive is removable, so you can implement different models depending on who wants to use them.

Japanese karaoke mic for the Wii Only the Japanese obsessed with karaoke, they were an invention could happen like this: a silent microphone to sing without disturbing the neighbors. Silent microphone device is “Urusakunai Kara OK!” (Not Noisy Kara OK!), Designed by the Japanese company’s Wii console for the Hudson and its karaoke game is a microphone accessory in the form of a funnel where the mouth is to ensure that the voice sounds too loud. It is designed for karaoke titles as Karaoke JOYSOUND Wii, Hudson’s own. The aim is to boost the sales of these games since, due to the thin walls of the houses and the concern about disturbing the neighbors, make people prefer the bars to sing karaoke at home. This microphone is not a great novel. What is new is the use of the Wii’s USB connection.

iLuv I301 In-Ear Headphones iLuv I301 Product Description: These earphones may be small but the sound is big. These high-fidelity earphones, using Neodymium (NdFeB) magnets, offer clear sound with low distortion in a lightweight, simple design. Made to either clip comfortably on your ears or rest securely in them, these earphones feature in-line volume control and an adjustable slider for more comfort, and come in a choice of colors to suit your personal style. They are an ideal connection for your iPod or other digital devices with a headphone jack. Whats included In-ear earphones 2 extra sets of ear tips (small and large sizes) Specifications of iLuv I301 In-Ear Heaphones: Speaker Driver Diameter: 10mm Magnet: Neodymium-Iron-Boron (NdFeB) Maximum Power: 10mW Impedance: 32O 15% @ 1kHz Single Variable Resistor: 1k ± 20% Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz Sensitivity: 103dB 3dB @ 1kHz Connectors: 3.5mm / Nickel-Plated / “I”-type / stereo Cable Length: Approx. 4ft Unit Weight: Approx. 0.04...

USB Rechargeable UFO Speaker Features: Recharged by USB ports Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery 3cm speaker with 2.2W high quality sounds output SNR >= 89db Simple, just plug-in, no driver install On/Off switch with Blue LED power indicator Standard 3.5mm audio plug apply with music player and digital products, e.g. PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod, PDA, MP3 player, CD player ... etc. Dimension: 73mm dia x 35mm Weight: 45g Contents: USB Rechargeable UFO Speaker USB Changing/Audio Retractable Cable User Guide Price: US$ 15.00

Motion J3400 Need a tablet PC that'll last all day, do ya? Care for one that you can also see whilst outdoors? Look no further than Motion's brand new J3400, a rugged (albeit sleek) new tablet that comes equipped with dual battery compartments and an outdoor-visible LCD. Other specs include an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 1.8-inch shock-mounted HDD (a 64GB SSD is a worthwhile option), 2 megapixel camera, GPS, a biometric sensor, multicard reader, Bluetooth 2.1, Qualcomm's dual-mode Gobi WWAN chip, WiFi and a chassis that's IP-52 rated and meets MIL-STD-810F specifications. In other words, a three foot tumble onto plywood won't even faze it. This beauty can be yours to ruin in the field for the low, low starting price of $2,299, and yes, it's ready to ship this very moment.

iriver P7 PMP We thoroughly enjoyed our CES hands-on time with iriver's slick P7 PMP, but it looks like the touchscreen player is starting to make it out to the wild -- check out these unboxing photos. We're not sure why iriver's chosen "like a magazine" as the tagline here, but we're pretty anxious to get one of our own to try and figure it out.

Wacom nextbeat NXT-1000 We've been patiently waiting for Wacom to officially announce its upcoming Intuos4 tablet, so were were totally caught off-guard when the company instead unveiled a sort of foray into the music biz, a digital DJ interface destined for release in time to hit Japanese and European clubs this summer. It's called the nextbeat NXT-1000, a device with a plethora of knobs, buttons, and a small LCD for controlling samples, plus a touch-sensitive pad that seems to act as a turntable and a fingertip drum machine in one. That pad actually pops out, maintaining a wireless connection to the base and enabling fleet-footed DJs to show some moves off-stage while still dropping beats -- assuming their cans are wireless too. No word on cost at this point, but can you really put a price on that sort of musical freedom?