Tamagotchi is coming back - Just in time for Christmas!

The Tamagotchi was everyone's favorite toy for about a week in the 90s. The tiny little needy gadget required a few clicks to be fed or played with every 15 minutes, or it would die and not be able to come back, meaning you had to buy a new one.

Bandai America has announced they will be reintroducing the little A.I pets to American toy stores, with a limited 20th anniversary sale. Starting November 5th you'll be able to purchase the Tamagotchi in stores and online (check back here), for $14.99

Robot Pets and A.I Pals

A.I has come a long way in the world of beating humans at video games, and in-home assistants like Google Home and Amazon Alexa are nice tools, for both productivity and laziness.
But unfortunately, robot pets are still not much more impressive than Aibo from over a decade ago.

Finding a working Sony Aibo these days can get ridiculously expensive.

Bluetooth Star Trek Badge

Connects to your smartphone for hands-free calling, or to talk to your A.I assistant Siri, Google Now, or Cortana - the closest thing we get to a real Star-Trek communicator! And possibly the coolest wireless microphone.

Gadgets that were Built to Last

Some gadgets were built to last many years down the road, while others might be purposely made in such a way that you have to get a new one every couple of years. Or may age just because technology has advanced, as is the case with Video Game consoles.

Home Phones

My grandma still has this :)

While some get a new phone every year, others are happy with a 90s phone, old corded phone, the first Motorola Droid or iPhone still (true story | I'd use my Droid if it still worked;)

Universal Remotes

A remote control can last a very long time since you're not actually clicking it very often, and not carrying it around in your pockets.
I've used this SMK Link remote for almost 6 years and can't remember changing the battery, but I probably did change it once.

The Fitness Trackers

If 2015 was the year of the smartwatch then 2016 has to be the year of the fitness tracker. - THW Tech Tips

How to pick the right fitness tracker

Some of the most commonly sought after features is vibration for reminders, time checking/keeping (alarms, etc), whether the size of the watch is perfect and not too heavy. And consider if you need advanced GPS (distance tracking), a big screen, features to control your music, camera, phone etc., then you might be looking for a smartwatch...

Meet FitBit

Apple Watch or Android Wear?

There are many options for smartwatches this summer. The large Apple Watch collection has some of the most elegant and expensive companions for your iPhone ; while some high end style and function has started showing up in the more affordable Android Wear smartwatches as well.

Samsung Gear 2 vs Apple Watch vs LG Urbane

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The Evolution of Gadgets

The Evolution of Gadgets

This kit lets you build a musical instrument from just about anything

This kit lets you build a musical instrument from just about anything

Build a Custom Gaming Rig for Under 600 Bucks

Building your own gaming computer can definitely save you some money, especially compared to buying one in the store
Check out the guide in the link below for the ultimate grownup toy, the gaming rig!

The Helpful Web: Guide for Building you Own Gaming Rig

Portable Music Kits - Drumkit - Mini Guitar

Funny Sound Effects

Can't Go Wrong with Bullshit

The bullshit button is perfect for when you really need to call someone out on their bullshit.
With this, plus a general purpose Sound Machine you're ready to turn any boring group session into more like a sitcom.

Detachable Wide Angle Lens for Iphone

This detachable camera lens fits your iphone and many other smartphones. Compatible with any lens smaller than 9.55mm.
Instantly give your shots a more professional look with this wide angle lens.
Comes with a macro lens, when wide angle is removed, helps for close-up photography

 Includes Lens hood, strap, and ring.

What Would you do with your own Spectrometer?

Spectrometers are usually very pricey, but now this team is developing a cheaper one.

One Remote to Rule them All

One toy almost every adult wants, or at least most men, is a remote to control everything in the living room.

I've recently been looking for one that can control the Xbox in addition to my other living room gadgets, and I found out that theres a lot to chose from.

Could have went for the official remote from Microsoft.
I almost ordered the new black one, knowing it won't be able to control the surround system.
Then I decided to look around for one that could!

Logitech Harmony Xbox 360 Remote
This programmable remote with a display and some really cool features is the top of the line, and I was tempted to pay $200 for a refurbished one.
This remote simply has too many features, even for a geek like me, though it would be nice to have a button to turn everything on and off with one click. I decided to search a bit further, to find something that has just what I need and nothing more.
and that's when I found the SMK-Link X-Link
It can control the Xbox, TV and Audio System and more, for only $25 bucks. This is the one I ended up with, and I'm really happy with it. It even has some other cool features I didn't know I needed like punch-through functions, setting sound master; and learning from another remote which I found useful as I needed some more buttons from the original Surround System Remote.

It found my TV right away and the setup was a breeze, even copying from the other remote was fairly easy. Well, I'll need to keep that user manual around.

Radio Controlled Helicopters are so much cheaper now

I always wanted one as a kid but they were too expensive. Never got a robot helicopter for Christmas.
But now they are so much cheaper I might finally buy one! =D

This R/C Helicopter from Syma is only $19 used. It comes with the latest gyroscope technology and is ready to fly with no assembly necessary. There are several different models and colors to chose from if you check out the related products in the link.

5 Affordable Robo Pets

D-Rex

The interactive dinosaur that not only walks around and looks cute. It detects obstacles and moving targets and will growl and charge at them. One of 3 in the series of matells robots, this one is the coolest one by far (in my opinion) I want one myself!

FemiSapien

The WowWee Femisapien Humanoid robot. Also one in the series of robots by WowEe. Has 36 functions and 20 interactive routines (plus 50 something "hidden" functions). It can play and communicate with the other WowWee robots Robosapiens, Tribot, and the others; and will dance with you to your music.

R2D2

Grab his attention by saying "Hey R2" and he's ready for over 40 voice commands. Play games or ask him Star Wars trivia questions. The coolest robot pet for Starwars fans/geeks.

Robopanda

Another WowWee bot. This one doesn't walk around but loves it when you pet him. Has very touch sensitive skin. And tells interactive stories that you can take part in.

Sony 2010 ES w/3D, Android remote app

Sony's 2010 ES line includes 3D and excludes online retailers; Android remote app on the way: "

Given the company's focus on 3D this year, it's not at all a surprise to see Sony's 2010 line of ES receivers (and lone Blu-ray player) touched up with a dash of 3D support and HDMI 1.4-compatible features, but it may be a shocker to see their sale restricted to 'specialty AV retailers and custom installers.' That means no Amazon.com or other online retailers, but wherever one finds the STR-DA5600ES, STRA-DA4600ES, and STR-DA 3600ES, they'll include IP, RS-232 and IR control support for easy home automation integration, iPhone remote control (Android -- and of course we'd expect Google TV -- version coming soon) as well as working as an Ethernet hub and DLNA streaming device. At the top of the line the STR-DA5600ES ships in September for $2,000 and is able to automatically calibrate audio for speaker types (like last year's), plus locations and angles, function as a DLNA Live Audio server itself and stream audio and video to other rooms via HDMI (six in, two out) or CAT5e. While the remaining models do a bit less, for a bit less when they all ship in August, the STR-DN2010 is a new model for 2010 at just $800. As for the Blu-ray player, the BDP-S1700ES ships with 3D movie play back, BRAVIA Internet video and Qriocity streaming WiFi and Gracenote database browser for $400 this August, check for a picture and specs on all after the break.
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Apple Toys; iphone, ipod, ipads

Cool Apple Toys

iPhone

You can get a cheaper iphone by buying 2nd generation or 3rd generation instead of the latest one, or buying an iphone with less storage space.
Check out these ones and compare for yourself.
A good choice for a low price is the second generation iphone

2nd Gen iPhone

3rd Gen iPhone

is a bit more expensive but comes packed with more memory and features

Ipad

Many Planning: Best Apple iPad Accessories

What are going to be the most famous iPad accessories for each iPad buyer to buy? The important accessories will certainly be the old favorites such as screen protectors and cases. In fact, most people will certainly purchase these add-ons straight away, the very day they buy their iPad.

Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard

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Apples to Apples - The game of hilarious comparisons.

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