Pocket-lint.co.uk : dad http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk Gadget Reviews, Product News, Electronic Gadgets Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:19:59 +0100 en-gb NEWS: USB robot owl available http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16384/17408/thinkgeek-usb-robot-owl-gadget.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16384/17408/thinkgeek-usb-robot-owl-gadget.phtml Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:04:40 +0100 A wise purchase?

Imported from Japan, the USB Robot Owl blinks his eyes and turns his head from side to side in a quizzical manner. ...

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]]> NEWS: A-Team R/C van launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16320/17344/a-team-remote-control-replica-van.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16320/17344/a-team-remote-control-replica-van.phtml Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:51:47 +0100 "We love it when a van comes together"

A replica of the GMC Vandura van as used by the A-Team, complete with red stripe and rooftop spoiler, this battery-powered remote control vehicle is on sale on Firebox now for £25. ...

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]]> NEWS: Aluminium LEGO keyring launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16274/17298/aluminium-LEGO-block-key-ring.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16274/17298/aluminium-LEGO-block-key-ring.phtml Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:06:14 +0100 Metallic block

The coolest thing about this exact replica LEGO piece, made of aluminium, is that as well as using it as a keyring, it will fit other LEGO bricks, so you could build it into your next creation. Available now from $11.99, there are engraving options for personalisation too. ...

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]]> NEWS: Egg robot launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16253/17277/drinkstuff-sci-fi-food-ware-egg-robot.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16253/17277/drinkstuff-sci-fi-food-ware-egg-robot.phtml Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:15:27 +0100 Incubating alien

This cool "egg robot" also looks astronaut-ical to us and could be gracing your breakfast table for £5.99. ...

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]]> NEWS: Wall-E sweets launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16243/17267/wall-e-range-delicious-sugary-snacks.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16243/17267/wall-e-range-delicious-sugary-snacks.phtml Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:43:15 +0100 Supermarket tantrums to follow

...And that's just from the dads. The latest Disney/Pixar movie has been granted its own range of confectionery, just to up the branding slash hype for the film slash merchandise a <i>leettle</i> more. ...

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]]> REVIEW: iDance Wall-E http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3310/4334/iDance-Wall-e-dancing-mp3-player.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/reviews/review_summary.phtml/3310/4334/iDance-Wall-e-dancing-mp3-player.phtml Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:00:00 +0100 Can this robot play your tunes?

As the latest Pixar movie hits the cinemas in the UK, so does a barrage of merchandise. So can the iDance wing its way into your heart as much as the movie is expected to? We got listening to find out.

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]]> NEWS: Limbo string gadget launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16238/17262/iwoot-limbo-string-musical-gadget.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16238/17262/iwoot-limbo-string-musical-gadget.phtml Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:51:00 +0100 Get the party started

IWOOT has launched "Limbo String" that, at the click of a button, creates a fluorescent arch of multi-coloured string to the accompaniment of tropical "Limbo Music". ...

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]]> NEWS: Dual laser star projector launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16237/17261/dual-laser-star-projector-lighting.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16237/17261/dual-laser-star-projector-lighting.phtml Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:06:43 +0100 Trippy light effects

This red and green laser projector will give you ever-changing, colourful lighting effects - promising "millions of stars" for $79.90. Available now. ...

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]]> NEWS: Go retro with remote controlled camper and moped http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16230/17254/retro-remote-control-camper-moped.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16230/17254/retro-remote-control-camper-moped.phtml Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:52:35 +0100 Far out

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]]> NEWS: Brando launches USB "Fidget" anti-frustration gadgets http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16218/17242/brando-fidget-anti-frustration-gadget.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16218/17242/brando-fidget-anti-frustration-gadget.phtml Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:56:39 +0100 Not what you think

Brando has introduced soccer, golf and basketball themed "fidgets" to their online wonder-world of USBery. ...

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]]> NEWS: Whizz Watch-controlled R/C toys launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16204/17228/sci-fi-whizz-watches-r2d2-doctorwho.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16204/17228/sci-fi-whizz-watches-r2d2-doctorwho.phtml Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:06:20 +0100 Mini sci-fi faves with matching timepieces

A new range of remote control toys combined with digital watches has been announced, featuring sci-fi favourites, such as Doctor Who and Star Wars characters. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: iNo iPod Quiz game http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16142/17166/ino-ipod-quiz-game-video.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16142/17166/ino-ipod-quiz-game-video.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:18:47 +0100 Quick hands on with new 'pod puzzler

If you thought the iPod was just for playing music think again, Flair, probably more famous for the Sylvanian Family toys, has created a new game based around the iPod called iNo. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Amphibious Tank http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16141/17165/amphibious-tank-toy-remote-control.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16141/17165/amphibious-tank-toy-remote-control.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:15:17 +0100 Remote controlled tank plus bb gun equals lots of fun

Called, strangely enough, The Amphibious Tank, the dark grey military looking remote controlled tank has four wheels, the ability to hold four cans of beer and if that wasn't enough, features a bb gun to protect your stash on its delivery. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Air Hog Zero Gravity Micro RC http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16140/17164/air-hog-zero-gravity-video.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16140/17164/air-hog-zero-gravity-video.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:11:31 +0100 Gravity-defying R/C madness

Called the Air Hogs Zero Gravity Micro, the R/C car creates an air vortex to stick to any flat surface be it a wall or under a table. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: H2go hydrogen fuel cell car http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16138/17162/h2go-hydrogen-fuel-cell-toy.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16138/17162/h2go-hydrogen-fuel-cell-toy.phtml Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:06:55 +0100 See the amazing water-powered motor

As petrol prices keep rising, one company thinks it has the solution: water. The trouble is, it's just for kids. ...

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]]> NEWS: Daily news roundup - 14/07/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16097/17121/daily-news-roundup-14-july.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16097/17121/daily-news-roundup-14-july.phtml Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:02:19 +0100 Does what it says on the tin

Find out the headlines news from the tech world by casting your eyes down this handy list of the top stories from the last 24 hours on Pocket-lint. Go really nuts and click the links for more info - if you can handle it. ...

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]]> NEWS: VIDEO: Megawhat does Christmas in July http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16087/17111/Megahwhattv-does-christmas-in-july.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16087/17111/Megahwhattv-does-christmas-in-july.phtml Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:27:36 +0100 Find out what you'll want this Yule

Christmas in July? Yep. In the murky world of magazine publishing looong lead times are necessary, so all the companies who want to get their new products in Christmas gift guides run events in the summer. ...

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]]> NEWS: Teach Me Time alarm clock launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16057/17081/alarm-clock-kids-teach-me.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/16057/17081/alarm-clock-kids-teach-me.phtml Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:45:13 +0100 Green for go tells kids when it's time to get up

The "Teach Me Time!" alarm clock has a very clever design. As well as the analogue and digital display helping your little one learn how to tell the time, it also teaches them when they are allowed to get up, hopefully saving your precious early morning sleep. ...

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]]> NEWS: Amphibious Tank brings you your beer http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15980/17004/amphibious-tank-beer-remote-controlled.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15980/17004/amphibious-tank-beer-remote-controlled.phtml Tue, 08 Jul 2008 17:20:17 +0100 Will protect it with a bb gun too

While the summer struggles to get through to us here in the UK, one company has created an amphibious tank that is capable of delivering your beers as well as protecting them. ...

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]]> NEWS: iNo turns your iPod into quiz game http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15977/17001/ino-flair-ipod-quiz-game.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15977/17001/ino-flair-ipod-quiz-game.phtml Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:11:54 +0100 Lets you do more than just listen to you music

If you thought the iPod was just for playing music think again, Flair, probably more famous for the Sylvanian Family toys, has created a new game based around the iPod called iNo. ...

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]]> NEWS: Air Hog Zero Gravity Micro RC opens up wall racing http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15971/16995/air-hogs-zero-gravity-micro.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15971/16995/air-hogs-zero-gravity-micro.phtml Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:40:48 +0100 Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads...

If you're fed up with racing your cars around the bedroom, why not start racing them on the walls or the ceiling? That's what Spin Master wants you to do. ...

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]]> NEWS: H2go brings fuel cells to cars http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15969/16993/h2go-fuel-cell-toy-car.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15969/16993/h2go-fuel-cell-toy-car.phtml Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:18:34 +0100 ... well toy cars that is

As petrol prices keep rising, one company thinks it has the solution: water. The trouble is, it's just for kids. ...

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]]> NEWS: Disney announces WALL-E range for UK http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15944/16968/disney-wall-e-robots-toys-uk.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15944/16968/disney-wall-e-robots-toys-uk.phtml Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:26:21 +0100 Robots and much, much, much more coming to shops near you

Disney has announced its first-ever robotic products with the launch of a range of toys tying in with the Disney/Pixar animated film "WALL-E" to hit the shelves in early July, to tie in with the film's UK theatrical release. ...

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]]> NEWS: Tiny remote control cars launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15884/16908/brando-tiny-remote-control-cars.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15884/16908/brando-tiny-remote-control-cars.phtml Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:37:39 +0100 Super small

Gadget4All says their new remote control "mini car" range is the smallest racing car "you have ever seen". ...

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]]> NEWS: Video: Ozaki offers fluffy toy iPod speakers http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15781/16805/ozaki-imini-pet-ipod-speakers.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15781/16805/ozaki-imini-pet-ipod-speakers.phtml Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:12:56 +0100 iPod dock + radio + clock + speakers + pet = iMini Pet

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]]> NEWS: Channel changer ray gun launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15678/16702/channel-changer-ray-gun-playcom.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15678/16702/channel-changer-ray-gun-playcom.phtml Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:45:04 +0100 Zapper remote

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]]> NEWS: Sega and Hasbro launch the Ampbot http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15563/16587/hasbro-sega-amp-music-robot.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15563/16587/hasbro-sega-amp-music-robot.phtml Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:28:18 +0100 Mobile robotic music companion

Hasbro has teamed up with Sega Toys to introduce the A.M.P. Automated Music Personality, a mobile robotic music companion that promises to revolutionise how and where you listen to music. ...

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]]> NEWS: "Rainbow in my room" kid's lamp launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15455/16479/rainbow-in-my-room-lamp.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15455/16479/rainbow-in-my-room-lamp.phtml Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:55:52 +0100 Multi-coloured magical projection

This clever battery-operated gadget is perfect for the kid's bedroom as it offers motion-activated rainbow effects. ...

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]]> NEWS: Oregon Scientific offers slimline walkie talkies http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15370/16394/oregon-scientific-TP391-walkie-talkies.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15370/16394/oregon-scientific-TP391-walkie-talkies.phtml Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:51:40 +0100 Roger?

Oregon Scientific are pitching their new "super slim" walkie talkies, the TP391s, as the perfect way to stay in touch during summer activities, for the grand total of £49.99. ...

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]]> NEWS: Daily news roundup - 10/06/08 http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15316/16340/apple-news-pocket-lint-roundup-canon.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15316/16340/apple-news-pocket-lint-roundup-canon.phtml Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:25:37 +0100 What's been hot today?

If you haven't had a chance to read all the news and reviews we've posted on the site today? ...

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]]> NEWS: Big Wave trampoline launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15289/16313/big-wave-trampoline-gets-wet.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15289/16313/big-wave-trampoline-gets-wet.phtml Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:21:58 +0100 "The ultimate in summer water fun"

If you want to give your bog standard trampolining action a bit of a twist, how about the "Big Wave" that's super galvanised in order to withstand the weight of water, as well as bouncy kids? ...

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]]> NEWS: LIKEaBIKE launches Denim Special Edition http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15266/16290/likeabike-denim-special-edition-bike.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15266/16290/likeabike-denim-special-edition-bike.phtml Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:55:39 +0100 In time for the summer

LIKEaBIKE, the push bike that promises to help kids to learn how to cycle has launched a new special edition denim model for the summer. ...

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]]> NEWS: Guitar Hero Air Guitar launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15221/16245/iwoot-guitar-hero-air-guitar.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15221/16245/iwoot-guitar-hero-air-guitar.phtml Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:59:13 +0100 More ways to pretend play

Air guitarists the world over prepare to have your world transformed. No longer will your windmill thrashing be silent thanks to this branded effort that takes the fun of fake guitar playing away from the console. ...

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]]> NEWS: Giant LEGO-like LunaBlocks launch http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15217/16241/lunablocks-giant-lego-like-brick-furniture.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15217/16241/lunablocks-giant-lego-like-brick-furniture.phtml Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:40:50 +0100 Build your own brick desk

We're easily pleased with anything LEGO-like, but these LunaBlocks are really quite cool. ...

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]]> NEWS: V-Beat Air Guitar launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15148/16172/v-beat-air-guitar-launches-firebox.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15148/16172/v-beat-air-guitar-launches-firebox.phtml Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:25:31 +0100 No strings attached

If you can't get enough of fake guitar playing then Firebox has got covered away from the console with the launch of the V-Beat Air Guitar. ...

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]]> NEWS: V-Beat Air Drum launches http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15048/16072/firebox-v-beat-air-drum-drumsticks.phtml http://www.pocket-lint.co.uk/news/news.phtml/15048/16072/firebox-v-beat-air-drum-drumsticks.phtml Fri, 30 May 2008 13:46:02 +0100 Motion sensitive electronic drumkit

Drumkits are cumbersome and expensive - so enter the V-Beat Air Drum for some stick action without the kit. ...

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