Drivemocion

Considering how anal the local authorities can be about affixing blinking lights and mods to your car, this one's just fyi. That said, if you can make a case for the Drivemocion reducing road rage on the highway, more power to you. This illuminating message sign sticks to your back window (via suction cups) and is remotely controlled via a panel on the dashboard. We're sure some of you wished you could flash messages that will remain unprintable here. However, AU-MY likes to keep it all sweet. The company produces only preprogrammed versions, with a choice of two, three or five preprogrammed message editions on offer, including apparently smilie faces for the computer geek. Too bad it's only in English for now.

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Via TechEBlog

Price: From 13 pounds (US$25)
Availability: Check AU-MY Ltd
Device: Illuminating car message sign
Basic specs: 4 AA batteries required, single and multiple message options (two, three and five messages), remote control, automatic electronic power-save mode, suction cups

Going beyond the ordinary

Epson's latest EMP-6000 and 6100 multimedia projectors defy the elements by featuring an integrated dust- and smoke-resistant design. Utilizing an inbuilt dust-filtering ventilation system and an optional smoke filter, the system ensures optimized cooling for prolonged and hassle-free operations even in harsh conditions.

Performance-wise, the light beamers are capable of putting out a high 2,300 to 3,500 ANSI lumen brightness for their native XGA (1,024 x 768) resolution. Couple this with direct power on/off features and you have a competent presentation tool for any medium to large-sized office installation.

The EMP-6000 and 6100 are now available at a recommended retail price of S$3,599 (US$2,367.76) and S$5,599 (US$3,683.55), respectively.
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Apple recalls Sony batteries

After nine reports of its Sony-manufactured notebook batteries overheating, Apple is recalling 1.8 million of its PowerBook G4 and iBook G4 batteries due to safety concerns. Models sold between October 2003 and August 2006 are among those affected.

If you have a 12-inch, 15-inch PowerBook G4 or 12-inch iBook G4, you can check your unit's eligibility for the recall by going to Apple's Battery Exchange Program. Alternatively, you can call a local helpline number which will guide you through the process.

The batteries will take between four and six weeks to arrive. In the meantime, the Cupertino vendor advises that it is safe to use the notebook with the battery removed and adapter plugged in.

The Most Incredible Knife

Aside from the fact that this thing has--at last count--85 features built in, you'll have to find the Most Incredible Pocket to house this multi-multifunctional Swiss Army Knife. Wenger may be stretching it by adding two key rings, since you'll probably be requiring the services of a trolley to trundle around this contraption. Not to mention that if you want to pick your teeth with the toothpick, best to make sure you don't shave off a nose accidentally with one of the seven blade extensions while you're at it. But if you're the kind who can't resist owning the mother of all Swiss Army Knives packing in everything but the kitchen sink, then this one cuts through the competition. The catch: It'll bleed you dry at US$1,200 a pop.

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Price: US$1,200
Availability: Wenger, to be ordered individually through the company
Device: Swiss Army Knife
Basic specs: 9 inches long, 2lb, 85 instruments, see list of tools here

Creative slips in new goodies after million dollar win

Creative CEO, Sim Wong Woo, must be one happy man. He's got one up on old Jobs. Maybe he's in an expansive mood, too. According to epiZENter, a Creative Zen fan site, an advertisement in Maxim magazine revealed the existence of a 60GB Creative Zen Vision:M. Meanwhile, the same site also spotted a writeup in Popular Mechanics magazine, of the Creative Zen Vision W. It's apparently a wider-screen version of the (4.3-inch vs 3.7-inch) Creative Zen Vision and runs up to 60GB.

Leaks or typos? At press time, Creative was unable verify both rumors. We will have to wait and see. Read more here

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