During cold season drinking a cup of warm coffee is the best thing to do, but if you are a busy person and you don’t have the time to go to the kitchen to boil some water then you might want to get this USB cup warmer. This USB gadget is very simple, you just need to connect it on a USB port and place your cup on its USB-powered hot plate. This gadget is low voltage rated at 5V and includes DC to USB cable. It can keep your coffee warm at 40 degrees when placed on the hot plate after an hour. The USB cup warmer does not require any driver or software and it only cost £4.99.

GenosTV, a small company from ShambroWest Corporation has announced its latest technology called Cyclops Multifunction Universal Remote Controller. The information I’ve read regarding its specification is very minimal like it has a full QWERTY keyboard, not sure if it runs Bluetooth or Infrared but it is said that it can be use on internet ready TVs that will be coming. It is also said that the company is planning to talk to additional manufacturers to try and get additional support at CES. “We are seeing escalating interest in our Cyclops Controller from entertainment electronics manufacturers, as well as a flood of excitement from consumers, due to its unique design and multifunction capability –universal remote control, keyboard and mouse functionality,” said GenosTV co-founder Mike West.

What do you think is the common problem encountered by a geek or techie while traveling? For me it’s where we can charge our gadgets or handheld devices. Agree? Well, while looking for a latest gadget that can solve my problem I’ve found this Orca PowerStrap. It is a portable charger that can give our gadgets some juice to extend their operating time. It’s just need to be attached in our wrist and connected via USB port. Before using it, you need to charge it via USB from any power source e.g., laptop, USB wall charger, car lighter socket, therefore we can conclude that this portable charger is perfect for traveling geeks. Checking how much battery capacity left can also be seen with its four LED indicator.  The Orca PowerStrap has a price tag of $64.

Mavizon Technologies from Louisville, Kentucky has introduced their latest technology dubbed as Autobot. This said gadget offers control over your car via a smartphone. It also works with a Bluetooth OBD-II, provided that your car is newer than 1996 model and can “diagnose engine troubles, keep track of maintenance, and locate your car via GPS coordinates”. This latest gadget is very big help to lessen carnapping incidence because Autobot makes it easier to locate your car if it gets stolen, or you simply forgot where you parked your car. The device can also send messages to friends and family after a crash. This gadget also includes locking and unlocking doors, bringing up windows, checking up diagnostics, receiving oil change and tire rotation alerts.

Another good feature of this latest technology it is so easy to install even you can install this gadget there’s no need to look for a professional mechanic just to install this. Autobot costs approximately $300 but the sad thing about this is that there is no appropriate date when it will be out in the market but it is expected to be out by 2012.

Are you tired of listening to your old portable iPod speakers? Then check this latest gadget for your iPod called Homade iPod Boom Dock. It is a retro-styled portable speaker like an old cassette tape player which has a docking station on top and can support most of your apple gadgets including iPod Nano, iPod touch, classic and mini iPad. What’s unique with this portable speaker is that it doesn’t have a battery. Just plug and play your device and that’s it. The Homade iPod Boom Dock has a price tag of 3,590 Yen ($44).

Looking for the latest innovation in DJ Mixing? Then check this Sharpness Computer DJ system which is plug-and-play digital DJ equipment for DJ’s, techies and geeks. This latest gadget has a large touch-sensitive scratch wheel packages that feel and sound like you are scratching a vinyl record. There is also the MIxVibes Cross LE computer DJ software that matches the tempo from one song to the next. Other features include crossfader to mix songs, bass and treble controls for perfect sound. The Sharpness Computer DJ system can be easily operated by connecting it to a USB port and there’s no need to install drivers or power adapter anymore. You can purchase the Sharper Image’s Computer DJ System for only $99.99.

The common problem of our parents who goes to office is where and who will take care of their babies, some will hire baby sitter, others will leave their babies to their relatives. If there are other people living in your home then why not look for this latest baby stuff gadget called Parent Mimicking Baby Rocker. Just give the instructions to your eldest son or daughter on how to operate the rocker and that’s it. She/he will not be having hard time taking care of his little brother/sister because it will imitate the usual way of holding and swaying of our mother’s hand to comfort their cute little babies.

The Parent Mimicking Baby Rocker has an LCD screen to select different programs or speed options for the rocker. It has 5 nature sounds and has the option for mp3 player input so you could play her favorite lullaby. It has 3-point straps to secure your baby and a washable black nylon fabric seat and a revolving mobile with smart balls that pop out nicely to entertain the infants.

Elago Dual USB Auto charger is one the latest gadgets for our vehicle. Just plug this device on your car cigar lighter and it will charge any devices on hand i.e., iPhone, iPod, Digital Cameras, PDA’s, mobile handsets, Mp3 players, and any device that can be charge through USB port. It has a dimension of 30 X 30 X 60mm which is really portable. Voltage Input is 8-30Vand 5V/1A Output and comes with a 1-year warranty when purchased.

Did you know that Apple has a newer version of its iPod Nano? But this time it’s called iWatch. This latest gadget is wrist watch at the same time it is an iPod that can play your favorite mp3 playlist and videos. It maybe look unusual seeing that the wirings for the earphone are in your wrist, but if you really a fan of iPod then it’s not a big deal, I know you will be comfortable soon enough when this gadget is already in your hands.  By the way there’s a button where in you need to press to switch screens for the player and to display the time. Cool isn’t? Photos taken from Kei Ogikubo.

Sony SLT A55 is the latest in camera technology. This camera features a 3 inch tilting LCD, an interchangeable lens camera with a powerful 16.2 megapixels, auto HDR, sophisticated “rack focus” movie effect, sweep panorama, GPS, full auto focus while in HD video, and a very high ISO of 12,800. Other specifications include a 1080p AVCHD movie mode with continuous AF which you can use to create high quality movie. The Sony SLT A55 has a dimension of (124.4 x 92 x 84.7mm) and weigh 433g, not included battery, and other accessories. It is expected to be available at $749 for the body, lens not included. You need to pay additional $100 or more for its 18-55mm kit lens.