aids

A watch that can save your life

It seems that we struck a nerve with our post the other day on the "Sonic Bomb" eardrum-shattering alarm clock, perhaps a testament to today's multitasked but sleep-deprived society. As a reader service, therefore, we thought we should add the Engio's "Vibrating Alarm Watch" to the list of anti-sleep aids.

It's actually intended for hearing-impaired people, vibrating and blinking when a public alarm is sounded. The watch's mechanisms are triggered by microphones built into its strap that can be programmed to detect specific frequencies. This could be useful even for some whose … Read more

One headset for phone and computer

Sometimes it seems that the entire population is wearing a headset or earphones. So why should there be a different pair for every function?

Sony Ericsson thinks there shouldn't, so it's come out with a wireless headset kit that can be used for Bluetooth cell phone signals, USB connections and even VoIP calls. It can run for up to 12 hours of continuous talk time or 300 when idle, according to Electronista.

Now if we can just figure out how to make it work with an iPod, we'll be all set.

Play your MP3 for a full week, 24/7

So you like your music. You really like your music. In fact, you might even listen to your MP3 player for a solid week, 24/7, without a break.

If you fall under this category--and you have our sympathies if you do--this may be the perfect the media player. Japan's Seagrand has a model that plays non-stop for 168 hours without recharging, according to Fareastgizmos. (That's a full week; you can put away the calculator.)

It also has a built-in microphone, FM radio and 1GB or 2GB of memory in a tiny package well under 1 by 2 … Read more