I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ten Tech Gadgets that We Want for Christmas

December 24 2008 / by christinep / In association with Future Blogger.net
Category: Gadgets   Year: 2008   Rating: 6 Hot

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Christmas is literally right around the corner.  And while it might be too late to get those gifts that the kids and grown-ups are longing for, it doesn’t hurt to think about that dream list.  So here it is, ten gadgets that we would have screamed for.  Maybe they’re underneath the tree waiting to be opened on Christmas morning or they’re still sitting in-store on the shelf, anyway it’s still fun to think of all the tech gadgets that we hope we’ll receive.


1.    Flip Video Mino HD: The holidays wouldn’t be the holidays without capturing memories of the season of giving.  Instead of looking back on hazy footage of the kids opening their gifts, why not look back on high definition quality footage?
2.    USB Mini Fridge: It’s a long day of sitting at your computer putting together the annual Christmas card.  What better way to ease that neck cramp with nice cold can of soda?  If the weather too cold for a soda, how bout a nice hot chocolate?  With a USB mini fridge, you can keep your drink cold or warm to your specific liking without getting up to get more ice or putting your cup in the microwave.
3.    Apple iPhone: We all know that iPod Touch is a tease to the iPhone.  Sure, you can get the application that allows you to use the Touch as a phone, but you have to have WiFi and a microphone connected.  It’s just not the same.

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GE Labs Produces the First Ever OLED Christmas Tree

December 17 2008 / by John Heylin / In association with Future Blogger.net
Category: Gadgets   Year: 2008   Rating: 2

GE Labs, those crazy people who brought us bouncing water, have put together a nifty holiday greeting using a single band of flexible OLED panels.  "The tree is made by wrapping a working 6 inch by 15 foot OLED around a stand."  What better way to highlight their breakthrough OLED roll-to-roll producing technology than through a wacky video.  Check out photos from the lighting over at the GE Blog.