With strict laws being enforced in many countries around the world concerning the ban of cell phone usage while driving (unless you use a hands-free kit or a Bluetooth headset, of course), many people have already picked up either one solution although there are some who decide to take their chances in getting a ticket by flouting the law while keeping a sharp eye out for the men in uniform. We say you’d best make the switch, after all, how are you going to explain to a heartbroken family in your moment of carelessness on the phone while you’re behind the wheel and knock somebody down? Folks who own an iPhone have yet another option for a hands-free experience - this time round it is courtesy of Hearing Com (Read the full post about ‘Comply NR-101 High Tech Noise Reduction Earphones’…)

The name Targus ought to be familiar with people who own notebooks - after all, most of the standard notebook carry case that comes with each notebook purchase aren’t exactly up to par with what consumers want. How else would you explain the many other notebook carry cases that are available at your local computer store which offer much, much more in a compelling design, to boot? Targus is back with a bang, this time with its Spruce EcoSmart line of MacBook Pro carrying cases. As you can tell by the name itself, these were specially designed for Mac users, and I must say that Targus has done a pretty good job in making sleek bags to match the equally stylish MacBook Pros - all this without causing additional harm to the environment (more on that later) at a pocket friendly price. (Read the full post about ‘Targus prepares Spruce EcoSmart MacBook Pro cases’…)

You would think the news of a Steve-less Macworld would take the wind out of the event’s sails. But that wasn’t enough to prevent a teenager from camping out in the rain since 6:30 a.m. Monday. "I was a little angry when I heard Steve Jobs wasn’t going to be doing the keynote — since that’s the only reason to come," said 14-year-old Nicholas Lensander, a senior writer at The MacTips Podcast. "But I still think this is important, because this is the last time the public can see Apple at Macworld." Lensander was the only person waiting outside San Francisco’s Moscone Center on Monday for Tuesday morning’s keynote. He said in July, he was also the first in line to buy the iphone 3G at an AT&T Store in Santa Barbara. (Read the full post about ‘Teenage Podcaster Camps Out for Jobs-less Apple Keynote’…)

Want to find a way to encourage your child to start the saving habit? Of course, there is no better way to teach the little ones than by your example, but just in case you want to augment your thrifty lifestyle, here is the Discovery Robot In My Room that could go some ways in helping. This smart-aleck talking robot comes equipped with a motion detector and a twisted sense of humor, belting out something funny each time a coin is deposited. It has a repository of over 50 humorous responses, phrases and sound effects, featuring an LCD display that shows off your total coins and a built-in alarm clock. The Discovery Robot In My Room will retail for $39.95. It does look rather strange being headless though. (Read the full post about ‘Discovery Robot In My Room’…)

Schwinn makes its first appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show this year to show off its Tailwind bicycle, which uses new battery technology from Toshiba to enable faster charging and extended battery longevity. The Schwinn Tailwind can be recharged in 30 minutes as opposed to the four hours required by other so-called eBikes, which use an electric motor to assist the peddler when the going gets tough. In addition, Schwinn says, the Tailwind’s battery’s overall lifetime is twice that of the competition, with 2,000 recharge cycles. "With the system turned off, the bike functions exactly like a traditional bike," reads a note on the Tailwind site. (Read the full post about ‘Schwinn to Demonstrate Quickcharging Electric Bicycle at CES’…)

If these are comfortable, they are by far the greatest invention ever created.  No one likes their toes to be frozen and once they get that way, it’s hard for them to thaw.  Then you’re stuck with cold feet most of the day.  That is unless you manage to sneak a space heater into your workplace.  That won’t really help you while you’re outside either though.  If you are spending the day in the snow with your kids, you could enjoy warm toes, even if the rest of you is frozen. (Read the full post about ‘Rechargeable Heated Insoles keep your toes warm’…)

Just before Macworld kicks off tomorrow, there are still some last minute rumors going around including a 7″ unibody MacBook Pro that will be introduced tomorrow. The latest rumor concerning this 17″ monster include an extremely slim battery which cannot be removed, although the battery is touted to last much longer compared to the five hours offered on the current model. There is no word on whether silver-zinc batteries will be used, but as with all other rumors, we’ll just need to wait for the actual event to unfold before official news makes the headlines. Are you looking forward to the Macworld Expo? Do you think the releases at CES will overshadow what is available at Macworld by a large margin? (Read the full post about ‘Rumor Of Unibody 17-inch MacBook Pro’…)

Since I installed my IR distribution system a few years ago, things have really progressed! Channel Vision’s All-In-One IR System is not your older brother’s IR distribution system but includes an IR Repeater with a plasma-proof receiver and 2 dual IR emitters as well as multiple mounting possibilities for the IR receiver. Keep your home theater devices behind closed cabinet or closet doors, even when they’re in use. The All-in-One IR System makes sure that all of your A/V components receive the commands sent from your existing IR remote controls, even without line-of-sight access. (Read the full post about ‘Control Home Theater Components Behind Cabinet Doors’…)

This is just a concept! (link) We’ll just have to wait a few more days to figure out what the next Palm phone is going to be, but in the meantime, the rumor of the day is that Palm would use a touchscreen + vertical QWERTY slider keyboard. Crunchgear claims to have the information from an unnamed source who has seen the device - but could not take a photo. “The new operating system is described as “amazing” and there will be a full software bazaar on launch. It will have media playback functions along with standard Palm” Obviously, Treo fans are ecstatic over the news that Palm could release something very big. I used the 600, 650 and 700w and I hope that this time Palm will pull it off. (Read the full post about ‘Rumor: Palm Nova to Be Touchscreen + QWERTY Slider’…)

As you can see, The iLuv iMM183 is an alarm clock in which you can plug two iPhones or one iPhone and one ipod touch. It comes with a remote control that allows one to browse the iphone without having to touch or remove them from the dock. Obviously, it can play files from the iPhone, or use the plain old FM radio (including severe weather warning system). I’m not sure how good the sound is, but I take it that it beats my current buzzer. I know many dual-iPhone families, but I did not suspect that this market was large enough to sustain such products. This is the second model from iLuv, so it looks like it’s working for iLuv. (Read the full post about ‘iLuv iMM183 Dual iPhone Alarm Clock with FM Radio’…)