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from engadget.com

No, we don't honestly expect any of you to actually lower your pride enough to replace those Mr. T-styled chains with a posture reminding bird, but at least you've got the option, right?

from wired.com

SAN DIEGO -- A novel medical technique that smuggles an electrical charge into the brain through the vagus nerve is proving at least as effective as medication in controlling severe depression, psychiatrists say.

from walking.about.com

Pedometers are great tools to count walking steps, but you may find problems with the belt clips, sticky cases, and accuracy.

1) Breaking Belt Clips

This is usually a problem of plastic clips. Look for a pedometer that has a replaceable belt clip rather than one molded from the case.

from engadget.com

Now that it's been made possible to surf in bitterly cold waters without freezing up, we're sure more than a few daredevils would like to cut up after hours. Santa Cruz Light Wells' latest contraption takes the worry out of surfing beyond dusk, as the Light Wave Surfboard features headlights, a rail light, and fin lights to keep you lit up whilst carving those murky waves.

from playlist.com

Marware's Slyder is a transparent polycarbonate hardshell case for the second generation (2G) iPod nano -- with a twist. Or should I say "with a slide."

Transparent hardshell cases are appealing because they let you show off your colorful, sleek iPod while still keeping it protected from the occasional dings and scratches that befall us all. However, rather than providing a circular opening for the nano's Click Wheel, like most cases of its kind, the Slyder completely covers the Click Wheel when closed.

from ilounge.com

The SnoopTunes NoeStringAttached wireless music sharing device ($60), developed by a teenager in the San Francisco Bay Area, is designed to provide Microsoft Zune-like music sharing to non-Microsoft devices such as the iPod. The NoeStringAttached attaches to the headphone jack of a player via a cable and broadcasts the audio signal to similarly equipped iPods and the like within a 15-foot radius.

from ipodhacks.com

With the iPhone looming, there has been much speculation that Apple would soon release a widescreen, sixth-generation iPod that is basically an iPhone--without the phone. AppleInsider suggests we not hold our breath.

from newscientisttech.com

Patents reveal that Sony hopes to compete with the Segway Human Transporter. Whether Sony’s new motor-powered, balance-steered skateboard will be easier to ride remains to be seen.

The new board has two large wheels, one at either side of a flat platform. Each wheel is powered by a separate electric motor.

The platform has four pressure sensors, one at each corner.

from fitsugar.com

I am so excited to welcome geek to the Sugar team! And while, she and I may not always see eye to eye on the benefit of video games, the Nintendo's Wii ($250) is one video game that I actually think is totally great too.

from thatsfit.com

How would you like it if your plate chided you with comments like, "Where's your willpower" when you've taken too much food? Personally, I don't think the plate would last much longer in my house but that's just me. But for some people losing weight, this just might be the tool to motivate them to avoid piling on extra mashed potatoes.

from playlistmag.com

Yes, Microsoft’s digital media player, the Zune, has finally made its way into my hot little hands. My Playlist colleagues and I have had our say on the idea of the Zune, now I turn my attention to the reality of the device—how it performs as well as how it compares to the iPod and iTunes. During the next few days I’ll issue reports as I progress. Today we start with the out-of-box experience.

from ipodhacks.com

Hikers, joggers, and active folk in general should have a look at Berbie's TrailRunner v1.1 (v120) for Mac OS X. TrailRunner is a route planning software for all kinds of long distance sports like running, biking, hiking, inline-skating, skiing and more. If you ever asked yourself how long your workout routes are and what route you should choose for this evening - then TrailRunner should be your training-partner.

from ilounge.com

The NanoMonsters are a new line of character-based iPod nano cases. The colorful rubber cases ($20) feature plastic hooks and can stand up on their own. Eight characters are available—Chuckles, Mitts, Skully, Ta Foey, Lucha Brow, Lunch Box, El Momo and T Bone. “NanoMonsters is an innovative and fun new take on boring iPod cases,” says the company behind the line. “These officially licensed designs are not only a protective iPod case but also a cool character all in one.” See them all

from davidsteele.com

Party on! The ultimate iPod accessory lets you party all night long and then makes sure you get home safely.

The clever & innovative product is called the iBreath® and it's an iPod accessory that includes a fully functioning alcohol breathalyzer and an iPod FM transmitter that transmits your iPod tunes to any FM tuner.

Just fold out the BAC blow wand and exhale into it for a full 5 seconds. 5 seconds later, this jail-saving gizmo let's you know if you're safe to drive. It even houses a timer that can be set from 1 minute up to 4 hours in order to remind you when it's time for the next test.

from baltimoresun.com

Vibrating Power Plate may buff up body with muscle workout

In the pantheon of wacky fitness contraptions, the Power Plate deserves a place of honor. The pulsating, vibrating exercise machine promises to jiggle even the semi-indolent into shape without so much as a lunge or squat.

In the four years since its introduction in the United States, the device has struck a responsive chord among slackers and elite athletes alike. Madonna reportedly used it to whip her 48-year-old body into its current Mighty Mouse condition.