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Last week SANYO announced the release of the world's first waterproof camcorder. In their words, it's "built for family fun above and below water." I'm confused. Using it a the beach? Sure. For boating, fishing and during dive trips? Of course. But what kind of "family fun" takes place underwater? Nobody buys a $500 camcorder to film their baby reenacting the cover of Nirvana's "Nevermind".

In any event, this technological wonder has the ability ...More
GEAR | CAMERA
May 31, 2007



Verizon Wireless announced the new BlackBerry 8830 World Edition will be available in their stores on May 28th.

The 8830's “always-on, always connected” wireless e-mail and Verizon's new Global BlackBerry service ensure that, no matter where in the world you are, you'll be found. (Perfect for you Crackberry addicts.)

Calls can be placed and received in over 150 countries ...More
GEAR | CELL PHONES
May 25, 2007



Memorial Day weekend starts tomorrow, and more barbecue grills will be fired up over the next three days than on any other weekend this year.

And Weber, maker of the grills most of us have in our backyards, isn't satisfied with just being under your meat this summer, they want to be on top of it as well. ...More
GEAR | GRILLING
May 25, 2007



The next time you find yourself running thru the jungle under gunfire from a band of heavily armed military rebels, heading to the beach for the two mile swim to rendezvous with your submarine so you can turn over the files you just downloaded from the rebels' secluded cave hideaway, make sure you're carrying the Flash Survivor from Corsair.

Designed to be the toughest USB drive you can buy ...More
GEAR
May 24, 2007



The chairs may be beer stained, the table may have cigar burns and one bum leg, and your buddies may look like rejected extras from The King of Queens, but your Wednesday night poker game just got a lot classier.

The Original Poker Chip Customizer lets you cash in your old chips for some with a little more personality. Your personality. ...More
GEAR
May 24, 2007



Sorry. I was temporarily possessed by Bill O'Reilly. AmericanFlags.com announced today they will immediately begin offering visitors to their site a free American flag, normally priced $19.95, to help "honor and give thanks to the brave men and ...More
GEAR
May 23, 2007



Sure it's a PC and it runs Vista. But it'll let you enjoy your HD content outside of your living room. And you won't have to refinance your house to buy one.

Sony's just released VAIO FZ premium model will play your Blu-ray discs at full 1080 HD ...More
GEAR | ELECTRONICS
May 09, 2007



No question vodka is meant to be served ice cold. I keep a bottle in the freezer at all times. Just in case she comes back to my place for a late night drink, or a party breaks out. (A guy's gotta be prepared.)

If you don't have a bottle chilled you can always add ice to the vodka, shake and serve, but what about adding vodka to the ice instead?

Ice Jacket is an ingenious new product that creates a thick layer of ice around your bottle - basically making it a drinkable ice sculpture - and keeping the contents chilled while the party rolls on. ...More
GEAR | BACHELOR PAD
May 08, 2007



You need a task chair at your home computer, and a small table to use while you work would be great. You also want a rocker for gaming, and extra seats for when the guys come over. But space at your place is most likely at a premium. No where to keep extra chairs. And the garage is filled with that stuff you plan on eBaying someday. ...More
GEAR | BACHELOR PAD
May 08, 2007



Sure you've dreamed of owning a Ferrari. But your climb up the corporate ladder has stalled on the rung marked "middle management". Until you move into the CEO suite, get fired by the board for tanking your company's stock, and collect your obnoxiously rich severance package, you can start with something equally as sexy, but a helluva lot more affordable. ...More
GEAR | ELECTRONICS
May 07, 2007



Raise your hand if you've ever come home drunk and tripped over a speaker wire. Or spent an entire weekend fishing wires through the walls so they won't be seen. As well designed as some home theater systems are, the wires are still a pain in the ass. Wireless speakers help, ...More
GEAR | BACHELOR PAD
May 02, 2007



Gas is inching closer and closer to $5 per gallon. How has this affected your gas buying habits?
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