You know how to mix business with pleasure? Well for those who want to keep their secrets close to their chest, this is a special USB flash drive is definitely worth exploring. We are talking about a USB flash drive that not only boasts a place to stash away valuable data, and in addition, it also has a hidden function – which will keep the ladies happy, because it's a vibrator.

Known as a duo, vibrator USB flash drive will be smooth in nature, sporting opportunities for you if you want, and of course, this waterproof change at different speeds. Otherwise, how else are you going to keep it clean, once you are done with your personal pleasure?

Just how much storage the duo postponed? We are talking about a 16 GB, which is much more than what most other standard USB flash drives come with. Designers Ti Chang and Michael Topolovace came to the realization of one of the biggest complaints from women about something personal vibrators will challenge the power cord, batteries, or come along to the obscure, charging the device.

The whole solution? Well consider USB connector solution, where you just plug it into your computer or laptop and go. You can lock the door whenever you decide to spend some alone time with the duo, otherwise you could literally caught with your pants down-if you don't dig skirts, IE. Since the ladies will be those most of the time with this, it will arrive in a range of colors.

I would be much more careful the next time someone passes me USB flash drive, of course, making carefully considered its brand and model to make sure it is not this particular version.

For those of you who thought the iPad had killed the last of the laptops, you were wrong. This spring’s tech expos around the world are showcasing some wild and wondrous portable machines that will keep Apple from ruling the world for a couple more years. Let’s take a look at some of these little gems as we delve into the next generation of lap-capable computing starting with Gigabyte’s M2432.

One of the more interesting offerings to come out of Computex this spring is the Gigabyte M2432. It’s a laptop with some serious functionality for those on the go. It features a 14 inch LCD monitor capable of supporting resolutions up to 1,366 X 768. Internally it’s packing an Intel Core i5-2410M processor which can speed along at up to 2.49GHz. That power is coupled with Intel’s own HD Graphics 3000 unit and a memory arrangement (4GB) of DDR3 RAM.

The 500GB hard drive isn’t that huge but it can read/write data at up to 7200 rpm. The computer comes standard with a DVD burner but if you want to skip the optical drive you can customize your rig with a second battery for longevity that would make a marathon runner jealous.

As far as ports go, you should be all set. The M2432 has an HDMI out for your high definition video, a VGA output for those of us who are still a little old skool, an eSATA/USB 2.0 combination port, and not one but two USB 3.0 ports.

Of course you’ll get 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 3.0 as well as Windows 7 Premium onboard.

What’s really surprising about this laptop though is the compatible dock. Gigabyte’s extra offering comes with six more USB 2.0 ports, a DVI out, and another HDMI port (in case one just isn’t enough). However, inside the dock there’s also a NVIDIA GeForce GT 440 graphics card with 1GB of RAM onboard, so you can feel free to unleash a little graphics-intensive applications once in a while (like, perhaps, your favorite first-person-shooter).

This puppy won’t be cheap, and Gigabyte has been pretty tight lipped about a timeline but, with the mobile dock thrown in, it’s almost like having a portable desktop PC instead of just a laptop—so keep your eyes peeled.

Yes, the Compal Ultrabook sounds like a really bad comic book character from the seventies, but it looks like something from outer space. This sleek and “ultra mobile” machine is a 15 inch laptop packing an Intel Core i7 under the hood. It comes with a plethora of ports as well (USB 3.0, HDMI, LAN, SD card reader, etc.) and still manages to keep its girlish figure.

Compal is putting a lot of faith in its Ultrabook line, saying that it (and Windows 8, of course) may be singularly responsible for the upsurge in laptop computers next season. However, with stylish good looks and specs that can put most desktop PCs to shame, it’s no wonder the company is so excited.

The internal specs are still a little hard to come by—so keep your eyes peeled—but if Compal paid as much attention to the internals as they did to the beautiful exterior, these Ultrabooks may just be all they are cracked up to be.

Netbooks aren’t dead. In fact, ASUS is set to launch a new and exciting line of little machines that run on Linux (for all you Windows haters).

The flagship of the line will be the ASUS Eee PC 1015PX. It is a 10.1 inch machine which supports 1024 X 600 resolution. It comes standard with an Intel Atom N570 dual-core processor clocked at 1.66GHz. It also comes equipped with a 500GB hard drive and 2GB of DDR3 RAM.

In addition, the little case is packed full of connectivity options. It supports Bluetooth 3.0, LAN, VGA, and the ubiquitous 802.11 b/g/n WiFi.

While the laptop is currently available in two configurations (the MU17 model with a 10 hour battery and the PU17 with an 11 hour battery), if you want the Linux (Ubuntu) model you’ll have to wait just a little longer.

For years, the E3 conference has been widely regarded as the best place to get a handle on what’s coming up for games in the short future, as well as gaming hardware, and technical wizardry. And this year’s event promises some serious surprises for gamers and technophiles alike. We’re taking a look at some of the coolest gear to be announced at E3 in this round up starting with a couple of gadgets from Sony.

Sony’s PlayStation is arguably the most advanced gaming console around, so pairing the machine with a standard television is like strapping an Alienware PC to an old 17 inch CRT monitor. So, if you want to get the most out of your PlayStation, you’re going to have to spring for Sony’s own branded 3D Display.

Revealed at E3, the Sony PlayStation 3D Display is a fully stereoscopic 24 inch LED LCD display (which comes complete with required glasses) which will take your games to new heights of beauty and emersion. It, of course, supports full HD (1080p) and is the product of two years of development and a lot of secretive “backroom” deals between the tech giant and the suppliers but you don’t have to wait anymore.

The display was designed to allow a full 3D experience with minimal ghosting. The screen will even allow two players to engage in the 3D goodness, showing two 3D images on screen at once. However, it is important to keep in mind that the display will not convert “normal” PS3 games to 3D. It only works with games that are 3D capable. However, the display will work with non-3D games as well if you don’t mind a 2D (simulated 3D) experience.

As far as spec’s go, the display has a 5000:1 contrast ratio and a 240Hz refresh rate (standard PC Monitor refresh rates are around 60Hz) coupled with a 176 degree viewing angle.

The price tag on this beast is pretty impressive. At just under $500 the display is much cheaper than buying a new 3D television. However, some folks who have already had a hands-on with the machine say that the coloring appears to be a bit off when in full 3D mode.

Rumor has it those early adopters of the PlayStation display will receive a copy of Resistance 3 with their purchase—which, as you may know, does not debut until later this fall.

In other news from Sony, the PlayStation Vita (formerly identified as the Sony NGP—Next Generation Portable) finally has a price point.

The handheld gaming system, like its console big brother, is one of the most advanced on the market. It will have dual analog thumbsticks, six-axis motion sensors, front and rear facing cameras, an OLED touch screen, a touchpad on the reverse—all tucked into a tiny little device that fits in the palms of your hands.

Internally, the specs will make the device the most powerful portable gaming system around and gamers will rejoice with “hardcore” titles like Uncharted: Golden Abyss, and LittleBigPlanet.

However, the real news now is the pricing. The PlayStation Vita will be available in two models, a 3G version and a WiFi only version. The WiFi only model will run around $250 while its cellular cousin will cost $300. The 3G version will only be available through AT&T (because that worked so well for Apple) and will (most likely) require a contract or an upgrade to an existing contract.

These price points put the Vita within striking distance of Nintendo’s own portable gaming devices (the Nintendo DS and 3DS) and will likely take a good chunk out of the gaming giant’s wallet.

I’m not a Sony Fanboy by any means and Microsoft’s Xbox is no slouch when it comes to the gaming world. While not as versatile as the PlayStation (in some respects) the console is getting some new gadgets all the same. One of the coolest is the new wireless racing wheel controller from Microsoft.

The Wireless Speed Wheel, as it is being called, is designed for driving games but unlike previous iterations of the racing wheel, this version is not only wireless but it’s also U shaped. This gives players more control over their controller and allows the manufacturer to place triggers on the underside allowing for a more natural “Xboxy” feel.

The device is equipped with a sort of “rumble pack” as well in order to give tactile feedback for a more authentic experience. The device also features a D-pad and the familiar four-button Xbox control scheme as well.

Most gaming wheels are hampered by ridiculous price tags but this Xbox Speed Wheel is going to retail for $60 when it hits retailers later this year.

At the Tech.Ed conference that took place in Auckland (New Zealand), Microsoft introduced its new Slate tablet very cautiously. This product will be part of the next generation in the Windows Devices category.

According to different reports, the Microsoft tablet will have a Quad-Core processor and run on Windows (7? 8?). And it is also believed that it will have a removable battery.

Honestly, there is practically zero official information about the features of this new gadget because Microsoft didn’t give many information about it but, hopefully, there will be more details at the Windows BUILD conference to take place in September.

Anyway, the Tech.Ed attendees in New Zealand could take a look at this tablet with Windows OS.

In addition, two pictures of the tablet (see them below) were published online by Alan Burchill, a guy that considers himself as a Microsoft fan and IT consultant. He was present in a conference with Patrick Hevesi, the Enterprise Technology Architect at Microsoft. According to Mary Jo Foley from ZDnet, initially Burchill said that the tablet would be given to the attendees of an “upcoming Microsoft event”, but these claims were not officially confirmed, so, apparently, it’s only a rumor without any substance. Of course, the upcoming event is the Microsoft BUILD conference which is scheduled to begin in two weeks (on September 13).

As said before, the features of this mysterious Quad-Core gadget were not released and, honestly, the pictures are not enough to figure out the functions and specs of the new product. Burchill’s images only show us a sort of thin tablet with two buttons on a side… but, of course, these images are better than nothing. Obviously, it’s not clear what maker is involved in the production process of this enigmatic Quad-Core Slate or what specific processor will be used.

During a video interview before starting his conference in the Tech.Ed event, Hevesi unveiled some few details about this new Windows-based Quad-Core tablet. However, he didn’t show the tablet on the video. According to him, there is an ultra-thin Quad-Core Slate with a look very similar to the iPad 2 (maybe the same in the pictures) with a 1080p high-definition screen, a battery that last up to 8 hours after a full charge, and a Windows 7 interface. The release date, as you can imagine, is unknown at this time.

Besides the unconfirmed and mysterious rumors about free tablets for the BUILD conference attendees, there is something strange: Hevesi’s video is not available anymore. It was deleted from the website of the Microsoft Tech Ed New Zealand event with no explanation. It’s really strange. Unless it was due to a technical error.

So now there is room for speculations and more rumors. Is Microsoft not happy with Hevesi’s interview after it was covered by some well-known media in North America? Do they want a different approach? or just want to create more expectation? Anyway, maybe it is just a marketing strategy to increase the coverage of the launch. So who knows. Unfortunately, there is no a copy of the video on YouTube (a least at the time of this writing).

If that is not a technical issue, then it’s possible that there is some confidentiality agreement and Hevesi’s interview could be violating this agreement. In any event, it would be great if Microsoft makes an official statement to stop the speculations out there. We’ll see.

The Quad-Core tablets are supposed to be the most trendy gadgets for the upcoming months. In May, some Nvidia’s representatives said that it would be expected that Android tablets with Quad-Core processors (using ARM-based Kal-El chips) become available for sale in September.

Qualcomm and Texas Instruments are also making ARM Quad-Core chips for tablets. In June, Texas Instruments announced the OMAP4470 processor for tablets which was designed to work with Windows 8.

But you shouldn’t expect to see any of these processors in the mysterious tablet with Windows 7 that Microsoft was showing in New Zealand. At this time, Windows 7 only works with processors that are built under the architecture of the Intel x86 chips (which is different than ARM architecture). This situation will be different when Microsoft launches its new operating system for x86 and ARM processors: Windows 8.

(PS: However, an additional “rumor” said that the Slate tablet could also run Windows 8. Or maybe Microsoft is going to launch several versions).

Phones aren’t just phones anymore and I’m okay with that. however, I’m not okay with everyone trying to copycat the iPhone and make a million dollars like they came up with the idea. That’s why, this time around, we’re looking at some of the coolest handhelds I’ve ever seen. The new Nokia N950 and the Dual-screen prototype from Imerj may not be available yet (or ever in the prototype’s case) but knowing that there are companies out there that are thinking out of the box is enough to get me excited.

If you behold this beast in its closed format you might think it’s just another mindless knock-off with nothing new to offer. Yes, the Imerj handheld does look like an iPhone but it is a horse of a different color if you ever saw one. That’s because the phone splits open to reveal another touch screen making the device one of the smallest dual-screen smartpads around. That’s right, the two 4 inch WVGA AMOLED screens become one (almost).

The two screens can function individually or be used in unison—effectively converting them into a single 6-inch touch screen—with just a thin black line across the middle. The glass is gorilla glass (so you don’t have to worry about it breaking) and the hinge—a major point of contention for previous and current “folding” devices—is extremely solid and minimalistic.

The internals are a bit of a mystery but it does have a dual-core TI OMAP processor and a solid gigabyte of DDR3 RAM. The plans are for multiple versions with varying amounts of internal storage (though no SD slots for expansion) ranging from 32GB all the way up to 128GB—presumably with corresponding price tags.

The prototype currently runs on Android 2.3 but I wouldn’t be surprised if by the time this phone/smartpad makes it to production if you see an upgrade there.

The camera is situated right by the earpiece and is a 5 megapixel monster that should suffice for most average users. Video recording (mentioned in the specs but not functional at this time) will allow for 720P recording and playback.

While there are still a few kinks to be worked out, this device looks to be one of the coolest things I have seen in years.

Hit up the official Imerj website if you want more details.

I may have mentioned once or twice before that I love Nokias. They’re just so . . . great. That’s why this N950 is absolutely terrific. It looks like a standard iPhoney thing until you realize there is a full QWERTY Keyboard hiding inside! And that keyboard, it’s rubberized.

It’s also the latest MeeGo device (if you’re interested) but if you want one you better line up now. The device isn’t even for sale yet but the planned distribution is limited—to say the least.

It will come equipped with a 4 inch TFT LCD screen and an 8 megapixel camera in addition to the obligatory Bluetooth and a 1320mAh battery. While that’s not exactly stellar, the futuristic look of the thing is rather amazing.

Instead of having a vaguely ovoid iPhoney shape, the N950 is all sleek angles and slick chrome—like a 1980’s sci-fi movie.

As excited as I am to see this, the N9 is actually a much better phone. Still, just getting a glimpse of this thing is enough to get me wondering what would have happened if Apple had deigned to put a keyboard on the iPhone.

So, do you play a lot of games on your iPhone? Ever thought that your iPhone would look and play a whole lot better if it was strapped into a Wii-like peripheral that turned it into a gun? Me neither but the folks at apptoyz have. They’ve recently launched the new appBlaster rifle-like peripheral for the iPhone.

Slap your handheld into one of these and it’s almost like you’re back in the arcade (not really). The “gun” uses two capacitive touchpads to tap the screen and “shoot.”

While I don’t ever see a market for this sort of thing, apptoyz has probably shot themselves in the foot by making this peripheral work only with their Alien Attack game (available in the App Store, of course).

Still, kids with iPod Touches might find an ingenious way to cram their pods in this thing and play with it for a few hours before they get bored.

If you want one of these monstrosities, hit up the company’s official website and shell out the 19 Pounds (roughly $30).

This Week in Mobile Tech: Smartphones, GPS, and Solar Power

We’ve got another round-up (some would call it a mish-mosh) of the coolest mobile tech to debut this week just for you. This time around we’re talking Blackberry, GPS, and solar-powered goodness to add a little green to your gear.

I’ve never been a devotee of the Blackberry (and I think it’s time they shake up their design a little) but that doesn’t mean I can’t admire a solid piece of machinery. The Blackberry Bold 9000 has just enough of the traditional blackberry feature—the QWERTY keyboard and the standard layout—with enough new innovations to make it competitive with the newer mobile phones on the market.

For one, this Blackberry has a touch screen. It’s still not a full-sized touch screen (it’s only 640×480), the keyboard does still take up half the phone, but it’s quick, responsive, and crisp. Blackberry has also ditched the outdated trackball and installed a trackpad—which will take a bit of getting used to but is definitely a step in the right direction.

There’s also a five megapixel camera on the back that records 720p video (which should have been full HD in my opinion) and no front-facing which means no new profile shots for you.

You get all of this crammed into the thinnest, lightest, Blackberry housing ever—so if portability is your thing, you’re good to go.

But the outside of the phone isn’t really all that surprising. If you saw it from a mile away tyou could still tell it was a Blackberry.

Inside, however, you’ll find a 1.2GHz processor (which is nearly double the processing power of its next closest Blackberry competitor). The prototype models that are circulating are currently running on Blackberry OS 7 but by the time this phone actually makes it to the market there should be an upgrade available.

So, in conclusion, RIM may still be beating a dead horse as far as the design of the Blackberry line goes but at least they are trying to keep up with the rest of the pack by tweaking their internals.

Hit up the Blackberry website for all the official details (except for pricing and a release date).

The Magellan RoadMate 5175T-LM is a WiFi-enabled GPS unit that features a host of travel planning software that can help you plan your next vacation or business trip with ease. It includes a nearly fully functional web browser and AAA travel planning in addition to a WVGA touch screen.
GPS units maybe on the decline—though I don’t think current GPS enabled smartphone are really up to the task) but this unit is still cool. It has a built-in tour guide function (called TourDirector) so you can learn about the landmarks you’re zipping past or you can choose to use it to its full potential and take it on a leisurely road trip some lazy weekend. With the added AAA functionality you can find nearby accommodations and see the ratings so you don’t end up in the Bate’s Motel

The design is pretty standard without any added bells and whistles (unless you count the WiFi) and everything functions as promised. You even get lifetime maps with this model so you don’t ever have to worry about paying for upgrades.

The only drawback is the price. Its set to retail at nearly $300 when it hits the market, which is a little high compared to its Garmin counterparts. Still, it’s a solid device without the quirks of a smartphone.

Hit up the official Magellan website for all the specs.

Solar power is a great idea but has never been practical for mobile devices. However, the new tablet case from Voltaic can help prolong the comically short life of just about any tablet on the market with built-in solar cells. And it functions as a case and stand, though the lunchbag-like design might turn more than a few potential buyers away.

The Spark Tablet Case can produce 8 watts of power in direct sunlight and can fully charge a Apple tablet in about 10 hours. However, it can also store that juice in the built-in battery pack that can run your devices even when the sun is playing shy.

But if you live in the Land of The Midnight Sun where the sun doesn’t shine for months at a time, you can also charge said battery pack via USB in order to ensure you’ve got enough juice to play your Angry Birds.

The only thing holding the Spark back is the $300 price tag. Still, with external batteries costing about $100 a pop, I suppose that tag isn’t too awful big.

If you’d like to learn more or order your own (in a vast array—grey or silver—colors) hit up the Voltaic Systems website.