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 DoorLinX,
the world's first mp3-playing doorbell system from NetStreams.
It has an integrated microphone, a speaker and, of course, the
outdoor trigger button. The unit is operated with the help of
a Streaming Music Manager, which locates and streams music for
the operation of the doorbell. The release date is "soon"
so we don't have a price yet, but being able to customize your
doorbell in the same way you can customize your mobile ring tone
seems like a great way to add some more individuality to your
home.
The University
of Tokyo and Japanese company GS Yuasa have come up with this little gadget called the SHOJI
(Symbiotic Hosting Online Jog Instrument) which purportedly examines
a whole host of physical analytics (light, temperature, humidity,
infrared radiation and ultrasonic waves) as well as human variables
(presence, movement and tone of voice) and translates that information
into a row of LED lights that visually represent the overall
'mood' of the room. While this may prove more of a dorm-room
gimmick a few years down the road, Tokyo companies are hoping
to use this technology to monitor the atmosphere inside branch
locations without actually installing Big Brother.
 The
new Glider Mouse from Hela is supposed to be a revolutionary
development in the design of ergonomic mice. Unlike more traditional
mice, the Glider is not a small gadget that rests to one side
of your computer, but a fairly large pad that sits in front of
the keyboard. It has wrist-resting surfaces on both sides, offering
support during both mouse and keyboard work, and a central mouse
pad with a "glider" and several programmable shortcut
buttons besides the standard ones and a scroll wheel. Price:
$288.
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