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My daughters school sent home a booklet trying to get us to be more “green,” unplugging TV’s, turning off the computers at the surge protector in order to prevent the dreaded vampire power drains… I gotta tell ya, I recycle, I don’t let the water run, and I have ugly canvas shopping bags, but somehow, technology and “environmentally friendly” well, they dont usually go together.

Until now, the  iZen keyboards are here, and they’re ready to change your mind. The iZen Bamboo keyboard is the first eco-friendly bluetooth keyboard ever available on the market. They are very handsome,  low profile, and portable. Its perfect for anyone, and its great looking and unusual 92% bamboo construction is certainly a nice change from your basic white or black plastic!

The iZen keyboard is renewable, recyclable, and won’t pile up in landfills. Bamboo can grow up to 2 inches an hour, all with very little water (that makes for a lot of keyboards) It works wirelessly with your iPads, iPhones, Macs, Androids, tablet PCs, smart phones, and a whole host of other Bluetooth-enabled devices you may have laying around including some TV’s.  

The iZen Keyboard comes with a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery and is simple to charge with a USB 2.0 cable (included) and utilizes one-touch access to iPad/iOS features. The keyboard weighs in at under a pound with dimensions of 11.5″ W x 5″ L x .75″H.  So, lets recap, its good for the environment, its made from an easily renewable resource, and it looks totally different from any keyboard you’ve seen before. Its a win-win. Does this mean I get to keep my computer ON now? Get yours for under 100 bucks at izenbamboo.com, or check out the website for other eco-friendly keyboards and cases.

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Headphones are an extremely personal piece of gaming equipment, so each brand has their very own loyal following, and the same can also be said of the Marshall Headphones Pitch Black that have just been introduced to the mass market. I know that Jim Marshall has recently passed on, and the Marshall Headphones Pitch Black, on paper, does not seem to sully his legendary name, but rather enhances it further.

You can more or less say that the Pitch Black is the dark horse of Marshall Headphones. It is completely devoid of color, as the Pitch Black lives up to its namesake by being painted fully in black. Not only that, the Major Pitch Black will also come with a roadworthy denim headband that has been inspired by the uniform of choice for those who travel a whole lot on the road.

There are two models available for you to choose from – the Major and the Minor. We shall take a closer look at both, where the Major is said to embody vast amounts of the massive Marshall Legacy. It is no doubt a solid workhorse right from the get go, boasting great stamina, and has been specially designed to cater to folks who love listening to their music non-stop all day long. The Major will ship with a microphone as well as a remote so that you can use it in tandem with your smartphone.

As for the Minor, this will be an advanced in-ear model that is no less a workhorse. It looks good from the outside, and comes with the EarClick patent which will ensure the earphone is secured in your ear. I am quite sure that there will be exceptions to the rule here, as that is how the universe works. You can pick up the Major Pitch Black for $120 a pop, while the Minor Pitch Black is a whole lot more affordable at $65.

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The release of Diablo 3 just a few days ago would definitely have seen an uptick in sales of gaming peripherals, including gaming mice and keyboards, as geeks everywhere unit to click their way to victory, killing off a far more feminine looking Diablo (although he does seem to be more powerful – you know what they say about hell having no fury like that of a woman scorned). I am not quite sure just how many other mice actually bit the dust during the recent Diablo 3 release, but if you are in the market to pick up a new gaming mouse just for the occasion, then you might want to consider the mid-sized ROCCAT Savu hybrid gaming mouse.

ROCCAT describes this as “a competition device that fusion welds an ideal blend of performance and customizable features into a robust, perfectly-balanced, medium-size design.” If you want to know just how well it works, I would say give it a go yourself – after all, there is no better benchmark other than your very own palm taking it out for a test drive, but we shall take a closer look at the specifications in the extended post for the more theory-minded gamers out there.

The ROCCAT Savu is said to deliver a combination of unprecedented true 4000 DPI optical sensor horsepower, including their famous Easy-Shift[+] technology that paves the way for advanced button configuration, in addition to a customizable lighting system which is capable of delivering 16.8 million colors. Not only that, it is also touted to be the first mouse in the world that comes with a stats and trophy system, with ROCCAT shamelessly calling it the ROCCAT Achievements Display, or R.A.D. for short, an idea that has been transported over from online gaming to the hardware world.

Specially designed for those who love mid-size gaming mice, the ROCCAT Savu will also please right handers as it comes with an ergonomic right-hand thumb rest and soft-touch surface, making me wonder just how southpaws like me will react to this. Hopefully they will be able to come up with a left-handed version of this puppy in due time.

Depending on which continent you reside on, the ROCCAT Savu hybrid gaming mouse will retail for 59.99 Euros or $59.99.

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There is nothing quite like the feeling of sinking down on your favorite chair at the end of a hard day’s work, sipping on a cup of your favorite beverage while you are at it. Instead of forking out plenty of money for a La-Z-Boy chair as well as a Bang & Olufsen sound system, you might want to play around with your budget a little bit with the $39.99 Inflatable iMusic Chair. Yes sir, not only does this piece of furniture save space whenever you are not using it (it is inflatable, after all, and can be deflated for easy storage), it is also highly affordable and will be compatible with most smartphones, portable media players and MP3 players, as long as they work with the 3.5mm jack.

Each purchase will come with a foot pump so that you can inflate it without passing up from using all of your lung power. headphone cable. There is a cute little little divot specially “carved” out for your posterior, while a headrest ensures your head remains snugly in place with surround sound speakers soothing the day’s pains and aches away with your favorite music.

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Imagine this if you will, you’re walking down the street engaged in a video chat with your friend, who is 6000 miles away, taking pictures and planning your day when you realize you don’t know where you are, as you look up and to the right a computer screen appears in your line of vision, and you ask it to find the nearest subway station, and it does. The coolest part of this story is that this technology is out on our streets, right now.

Welcome Google’s foray into augmented reality glasses, housed in a pair of sleek and uber-cool glasses is a clear display that sits above just one of your eyes, these glasses can stream news and information, access maps and send or receive messages via voice command. The glasses can also take video or pictures, Android based, with a 3 or 4 G connection the Google glasses will also have motion sensors and GPS.

Initial reports tell me that the glasses will contain many voice activated features but they will also require some head tilting and nodding in order to scroll or click, and while reports say that the Google Glasses navigation will be easy to learn, I think it will make for some interesting people watching… Some reports are also pointing to an augmented reality contact lens already being under development.

Okay, so I love where this is heading, Apple is also working on a “wearable computer” project, but theirs is one that would be worn strapped to your wrist – I’m thinking I like the idea of the glasses better… Somehow it just seems more high tech, what do you guys think?

No word on price yet, but a best guess says it will probably be in line with a quality Smartphone, and you might be able to have a pair in your hot little hands by the end of the year!

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Okay, so in case you missed it, I just did a post on wearable technology, but what if you didn’t want to wait till the end of this year, or simply didn’t want to shell out the big bucks to have a computer contained within your eyeglass lens, or neatly strapped to your wrist? Well, there is another option.

Check out hardcore technology lover Dave Hurban, mild mannered  tattoo artist and piercer by day who has gone one step beyond in order to have the ultimate in wearable tech. Mr Hurban recently pierced his wrist and then surgically implanted four super strength magnets in the resulting pocket in order to magnetically attach his iPod, to his flesh.

Of course I find that a funky colorful strap seems to work equally well, but it certainly has much less of the wow factor associated with surgically implanted dermal anchors. The procedure, now called iDermal, is being used primarily to anchor an iPod Nano to your skin which seems to withstand a solid workout or a jog in the park… and functions equally well as a simple strapless watch, for when you are feeling less, shall we say… sporty?

I have to say I’ve seen other body modifications that are far less practical, and I am a strong believer in “to each his own”, however, as much as I love my gadgets I’m not sure I’m ready to give them a permanent home attached to my body. Although, as much as I lose my keys, I might need to consider a dermal anchor implanted somewhere….. now be nice.

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There are some awesome moments in life when you share it with your best friend(s) over a cup of your favorite drinks as well as some pizza, and you are able to let your hair down, acting whatever way you like without receiving a shred of despise. Well, the $19.99 Air Guitar would definitely be the tool for the moment if you are musically inclined, as you can go jumping around your room, smashing an imaginary guitar and yet using it to crank out some really wicked tunes in the process. Yes sir, the Air Guitar will merge design and style into a single handheld device, letting you create music on the spot with but a single press of a button and a flick of the wrist.

There are even 10 presets so that you can fool your way through (albeit for a while) a group of friends, where among the 10 songs include Are You Gonna Be My Girl (Jet), Walk This Way (Aerosmith), Smoke on the Water (Deep Purple), and Let It Be (The Beatles). The built-in speaker should be loud enough to work and fill up an entire room with its sound, and you can juice things up a bit by connecting it to an external amplifier. A couple of AAA batteries are required to power the Air Guitar.

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When it comes to mounted cameras, the name GoPro certainly rings a bell, as we have also seen some of their offerings in the past that are certainly cool in its own nature. Well, this time around, GoPro wants you to enjoy your underwater experience (snorkeling, especially) with the GoPro Dive Housing that will come with a large, flat glass lens which paves the way for maximum photo and video sharpness even when you are underwater, allowing you to snap away or record in a myriad of resolutions. It is said that the GoPro Dive Housing is waterproof up to 197 feet or 60 meters, making it ideal also for underwater filming if that is your cup of tea.

The GoPro Dive Housing will play nice with the entire range of HD HERO cameras, GoPro mounts and accessories. Each purchase of the GoPro Dive Housing will net you the waterproof Dive Housing, protective lens cap, tether string and assorted mounting hardware, where all of it is going for $49.99 a pop. Don’t you think that it is time to live a little bit and start being more adventurous in your outings?

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When it comes to the world of high end audio devices and consumer electronics devices, you can be sure that the name Bang & Olufsen is definitely going to rank right up there with the very best. After all, it is the epitome of quality as well as brilliant design, and this time around, the Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 8 iPhone/iPod/iPad docking station will be on the receiving end of a wireless update.

Yes sir, the new BeoPlay A8 sound system will extend the functionality of the best-selling BeoSound 8, and this is made possible thanks to the inclusion of Apple AirPlay in order to hook up your iPhone or iPad to a flexible world of premium sound – and this can be achieved in an instant as well as sans wires.

No longer do you need to be tethered in any way, as you can switch from listening to your favorite songs on the iPhone or iPad to a true Bang & Olufsen sound experience, without ever leaving the comfort of your La-Z-Boy chair. The new BeoPlay A8 will be able to intuitively stream music with Apple AirPlay, where it is smart enough to recognize your iPhone or iPad, followed by asking you whether you want to listen to your music through its balanced set of dynamic two-way speakers and formidable Class D amplifiers or not. I do not think that this is one offer that anyone should refuse – at least for the sake of your ears.

The BeoPlay A8 will continue from where the BeoSound 8 left off, with both models sharing the same design, specs and outstanding sound. The BeoPlay A8 has an edge over its “predecessor” thanks to the aforementioned integrated AirPlay wireless connection, not to mention a removable Apple docking connector. Some of the hard-working components under its stylish hood include a five-inch midrange/bass speakers output 70 watts of fully integrated Class D amplifiers, and the 3/4 inch tweeters are powered by 35 watts each.

Expect the BeoPlay A8 to retail for $1,149 when it arrives in either black or white shades.

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