Epoq Video Watch: “What time is it? I don't know, I'm watching a movie

MP4 wristwatches are nothing new. They’re usually encountered in James Bond movies or in your wildest dreams. Still, there are companies that have tried to create these all-in one gadgets. Unfortunately, the wrist-wonders just failed miserably when it comes to video -->

quality and, well, screen size evidently. Weighing just 66 g, the new Epoq EMP-CVWC-2/4 "MP4" super-clock claims to have "le creme-de-le-creme" when it comes to integrated functions. The bad new is that it actually does everything at very low standards. The really bad news has to be the size of the 260 k OLED screen: 1.5-inch (there goes your eagle sight). After all, if the screen was bigger, you wouldn't call it a watch anymore (you would call it a mini-screen with a wristband). The main ingredients include a metal-and-leather case, 128 X 128 resolution, MP3/ WMA/JPG support, voice recorder, FM radio and a 2.5 mm headphone jack. The Epoq comes in 2 flavors: EMP-CVWC-2 features 2GB and the EMP-CVWC-4 boasts a storage of 4 GB. The lower end will cost you 170$. 2GB means about an hour and a half video, meaning you can barely brag to your friends that you can watch a full movie on your shiny video watch. Come to think of it, the gadget is quite useful for the ladies. Now, if someone tries a pick up a girl with the rusty line „What’s time is it?", she will probably cut the conversation short with "I don’t know. I’m watching a movie!

Brica View Art 1000: the Swiss Army Knife of all Portable Gadgets

Just when I thought no one is brave enough to launch another all-in one gadget, I stumbled into this: the Brica View Art 1000. Yes, it does it all, but let me clarify one thing. The 1000 does not actually represent the things it can do, ok? The thing is purported to perform -->

half a dozen of things (none of them well, but of course).Here it goes. It's like the Swiss Army knife, except you can't open bottles of bears with it. Well, you can try that too. The thing combines all the features of a still camera, camcorder, MP3 player, FM radio, voice recorder, e-book viewer, webcam and a DVR (Digital Video Recorder). The tiny-winy silver box that does it all can fit in any pocket. It boasts a 2.5-inch LCD screen and in addition to the media playback capabilities, it also features an on-board video encoder which can take an input from a DVD player, satellite or cable box, and record 320 X 240 clips. The music player that's haunting the video camera can support media files like MP3, WMA, WMV, AVI, Quicktime, MPG, Real Media and AAC formats. The digital still camera is supposed to boast a 4-megapixel (interpolated) resolution (2 Megapixels actually). Other features include a 512 MB of onboard memory and a 2GB SD card for extra storage. You really don't want to know about the CCD image sensor size. Don't go there!

LawBott: Programmable Lawnmower for the Slothful Gardners

I can take care of my garden even when I'm away!" level, you probably need a robot lawnmower. This friendly robotic may be exactly what you need. LawBott is a robotic lawnmower that looks like huge cycling helmet. Don't be mislead by its aerodynamic shape and red-Ferraro color though. You will definitely not catch this robot speeding up in your backyard. In fact, it's so quiet you will still hear the cicadas. The cordless, remote-controlled lawnmower boasts a flat blade that allows it to mulch the grass as it cuts it, thereby mowing and fertilizing your lawn all at once and lessening the use of lawn chemical. It needs to be charged up before you send it to the war against the weeds. The "robot" is programmable in six different languages and it can be set for up to 2-4 hours trimming grass sessions on a weekly schedule, or as often as you want. It will cut up to 33,000 square feet on a charge and it even parks itself when it finishes the job. LawBott doesn't require any gas or oil and is Eco-friendly. The device can also handle any slope up to 27 degrees, so better prepare for some surveying sessions before you program this baby. Other features include a rain sensor which allows it to cut during light rain but stops once it senses enough water that could drown a robot.The LB2000/Professional sells for $1,749.

Make a Wish Using the USB Fishbowl: “I Wish My Tamagotchi Were Alive!”

Enlarge pictureRemember Tamagotchi, the Japanese virtual being stuck in a tiny device that slowly dies if you don't virtually feed it? I do. Well, if you find the tiny-winy Tamagotchi too pretentious, -->

then maybe you should take a look at this.The USB Fishbowl is breaking new ground when it comes to taking care of tiny fish. If you're one of those people that can't actually get off the couch in order to feed your goldfish, this device may be exactly what you're looking for. Here's the gist of it. It comes with a USB cable and a specific software that allows you to take care of your bored goldfish. The USB connection links to the software suite that lets you irritate the little one by making bubbles, changing water temperature or monitor the filter deice. You don't even have to look into the eyes of the goldfish. There's even a monitor in the fish tank so you can avoid eye contact. The bad news is that you still have to clean the tank and feed the fishbowl swimmers. If you can't do that, stick to the goldfish screensaver. Or just cut the USB cable and keep the software fish (no, that's not actually an option). Given that the goldfish possesses some voodoo skills and can help your dreams come true, you should be very careful when selecting the seafood for its lunch. What if someday your fish will actually control your computer? Neh, that sounds too future-of-tech. The USB Fishbowl is currently available in South Korea for 49,000 GRW (about $53