Skype the world’s biggest Internet telephony system was bought by eBay back in 2005 from Joltid for amassive US$2.6 billion dollars Unfortunately this prices didn’t include the Global Index peer-to-peer software that Skype is based on. Now Joltid is trying to cancel Skype’s licence for the Global Index software which will basically mean that Skype will have to shut down completely.
Apple’s easy-to-use Time Capsule which wirelessly connects to your network and seamlessly backs up any work from your Mac has just had a makeover. Apple’s Time Capsule is now available in a 2TB version for around $500. The smaller 1TB model will now be priced at $300.
If you find camera tripods bit of a bind and not always perfect for mounting your camera. Then this sticky Monsterpod designed to small cameras is made of a Viscoelastic Polymer which apparently will stick to pretty much everything including glass, wood, cement, upside down, plastic and another 1000 types of materials.
When someone says nesting dolls to me I immediately think of the stereotypical Russian nesting dolls. However a new breed has evolved and now Star Wars characters are also available as a nesting doll set. There’s even a computer memory set. Check out even more weird and wonderful geeky nesting doll sets by following the link after the jump. I must admit I never thought the nesting doll market was quite as big as it seems to be.
If you’re on a diet then I guess this is not the best mouse to get. This wireless chocolate mouse in the shape of a chocolate bar even has a small nibble taken out of one corner. My mouth is watering just writing this post 
An inspired gift for someone who loves chocolate.
Check out these are in need coconut headphones made by Iwan Roberts which he made as a gift for a friend for a friend. But he says that he doesn’t want to see them go.
We showed the number of picture frames here on Geeky Gadgets but Kodak has just released their Easyshare D830 Digital Frame. Which allows you to use any traditional 8″ x 10″ picture frame you desire. Making it easier to match your interior decor and not have a large lump of plastic. It has a 512 MB internal memory which can store up to 4000 pictures.
We always like a nice piece of cake to eat and this MacBook Pro complete with mouse, mouse pad, pens, post-it notes and even a syncing iPhone looks fantastic. It even has a painted screen with icons and background image.
Created by New York based BCake truly showing their unique and very skilled cake baking abilities.
This eight note full-octave keyboard peripheral has been launched by Namco Bandai to complement their Easy Piano game for the DS. The Easy Piano game is designed to teach you how to play the piano but more advanced pianists will be able to play classics from Mozart and Beethoven or more modern tunes such as Bohemian Rhapsody and Jingle Bells.
I don’t think I’ve met anyone that doesn’t like a good rock out on Guitar Hero and with the release of Guitar Hero 5 just around the corner Activision have just released a final list of the 15 tracks it will include. Rockers will not be disappointed featuring Motley Crue’s Looks That Kill, Sweating Bullets by Megadeth and Nirvana’s whingy teen classic… get ready to ROCK. Full track list after the jump.
The Easy-Link data share cable not only allows you to connect 2 PCs together to view their drive contents but also incorporates a USB three port hub. Devices connected to help currently available on one of the two machines. Still for a simple network to transfer files from one machine to another this little device would be hard to beat.
This ambient LED light designed by Jasper Hou is powered by mechanical timer in the base. After giving the base a future in this the timer gradually releases its energy powering the LED light as it winds. This concept is at the moment I am sure would take off as it’s environmentally friendly and also safer than writing tea lights around your home. It comes in a variety of colours images after the jump.
