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Spy camera disguised as car key fob coming soon
Cunningly concealed camera 31 August 2009 10:00 GMT
A new spy camera is due to be available in the UK next month that takes the form of a everyday object most people would not glance twice at (unless, of course, they've read this news story).

The new miniature camera is cleverly disguised as a car remote control...
USB classic joystick for PC gamers announced
Authentic 'troller for retro games 28 May 2009 11:30 GMT
Online retailer Thumbs Up is heralding a return to old school style video gaming with the launch of a USB classic joystick.

Styled on classic home arcade system's joystick (it's unlicensed, so we'll name no names), the retro controller connects to your PC via...
Talking digital phrasebook "Travel Translator" launches
Das biere por favor 11 May 2009 15:47 GMT
If foreign languages aren't your strong point, you might need this in your life. The Travel Translator is a little pocket-sized device which translates your shouting at the locals into the appropriate regional dialect.

The unit claims to translate happily between...
Thumbs Up offers Star Trek VoIP Communicator
Complete with original sound effects 5 May 2009 12:10 GMT
Thumbs Up is now offering the officially approved replica of the original series' Communicator as a VoIP phone.

The replica gadget has a built-in microphone and speaker that allows it to be used for two way voice communication with most internet messaging services...
iSwim waterproof MP3 player launches
For £50 18 September 2008 9:25 GMT
The iSwim is a waterproof MP3 player now on sale in the UK.

Weighing in at 11 grams, the player is designed to be worn around the neck for swimming, beach and bath action.

The iSwim comes complete with a pair of specially designed contoured headphones,...
iPod gets Lego-esque speaker system
Two new gadgets for your iconic MP3 player 14 August 2008 14:38 GMT
iPod accessory maker Thumbs Up has launched two new iPod accessories this week for the waterbaby and desk jockey.

The iBlock is a docking station come speaker that most Lego fans would be proud of.

Taking their power from the iPod, these speakers...
Wi-Fi frame offers Facebook photo feed
RSS-happy display 11 June 2008 11:09 GMT
The eStarling 2.0 Wi-Fi photo frame has an email address so you, and friends and family, can email pics directly to the device.

In addition, it can accept RSS feeds from sources such as Flickr, Photobucket and Facebook so that you can have a constant stream...
USB KeyShark keystroke recorder launches
For monitoring or back-up 19 May 2008 17:26 GMT
The USB KeyShark from Thumbs Up is angled as either suitable for "monitoring appropriate use" or as an extra back-up tool, the KeyShark can be connected to a keyboard to record every single keystroke that is made.

The KeyShark plugs in between your keyboard...
Digital photo frame fridge magnet launches
Display pics in your kitchen in a 21st century stylee 9 April 2008 18:16 GMT
Displaying fave pics in the kitchen by sticking them to the fridge with a magnet has just been given a kerazy 21st century twist with the launch of a new product from Falcon.

They've taken a digital photo frame, shrunk it down to give it a 2.4-inch, 320 x 240...
T-Sketch, the light-up write-on t-shirt
Shine on 7 April 2008 17:14 GMT
You can let your message or artwork shine on literally with the T-Sketch tee from trade site Thumbs Up.

The "ingenious" new T-sketch features new tech that means whatever you write or draw on it will be converted into an
illuminated message or design....
i-Fly Vamp remote control bat launches
Fly toy 26 November 2007 9:48 GMT
A remote-controlled flying toy that's a little different, Thumbs Up are offering the new i-Fly Vamp.

This malevolent-looking bat is described as one of the latest generation of RC flyers and is said to offer "an unparalleled level of control and stability both...
Hydro-Fly remote controlled plan that can land anywhere
Can land on land or sea 28 May 2007 9:00 GMT
The trouble with remote controlled planes is that you have to find a big enough spot of land to treat as a runway.

In steps the Hydro-Fly from Thumbs Up. A unique radio-controlled hydro-plane racer that takes off and lands on any surface, including water.