I never had much problem apologizing for the things I do wrong. Though, of course, I never do anything wrong. Just ask my parole officer. But for some of you gadgeteers out there, communicating an apology might be one of the hardest things for you to do. And you’re not alone. Thankfully, there’s a way to apologize without having to be respectful enough to do it face to face with the victim. These handy pads of Apology Forms provide a nice little template for saying your sorry, the easy way. Not to mention, it hosts a list of some truly awesome excuses. So, you left the toilet seat up, and your wife is pissed off. Ok, I guess that’s understandable. (Read the full post about ‘Apology Form makes saying “Sorry!” easier’…)

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Sylvania jumps into the netbook game with the G MESO that will be powered by Intel’s Atom 1.6GHz processor. In addition, this tiny device will come with the following specifications :- 8.9″ 1,024 x 600 resolution LCD display with LED backlight 80GB hard drive 512MB RAM (black), 1GB RAM (other colors) Rated 4 hour battery life You can choose from black, white, yellow and pink colors. Sylvania is currently targeting a $299 price point, although it remains to be seen whether Windows XP or Ubuntu Netbook Remix will be the operating system of choice. Interestingly enough, Sylvania makes light bulbs and affordable monitors, so it goes to show just how much of a commodity netbooks are at this point in time. (Read the full post about ‘Sylvania G Netbook MESO’…)

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Cantor Gaming has introduced its latest gambling device, the eDeck. The eDeck allows users to play a variety of popular casino games, and since its wireless, they can go online and gamble for real. Cantor is also looking to add their proprietary games to the eDeck such as Bonus Roulette, XtraOdds Baccarat and Statjack. Gambling anywhere? That sure sounds dangerous. Tags: games, dvr, mobile devices, gaming (Read the full post about ‘eDeck Introduces Wireless Gambling’…)

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I wonder whether Sony’s entry into China’s portable media player (PMP) market has anything to do with diversifying their portfolio, as you won’t be able to find the PMX-M80 anywhere else. Some of the features found on this PMP include :- Map browser suite 4.3″ 480 × 272 resolution display 16GB internal memory SRS 3D audio Support for MP4, AVI, WMA, MP3, and AAC formats Built-in microphone Memory Stick slot Sony has priced the PMX-M80 at approximately $331. (Read the full post about ‘Sony PMX-M80 Portable Media Player’…)

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DISH Network will be first to bring you* 1080p resolution HD content through broadcast means.  Say goodbye to the 720 garbage you’ve been forced to watch and bask in the 1080p you should have had all along.  Available tomorrow is “I am Legend” video on demand will be in full 1080p. The asterisk after “you” above means you may not actually be “you”.  According to Electronista: The upgrade in resolution isn’t available for all subscribers but will be a no-charge addition for anyone who owns an HD DVR capable of playing MPEG-4 video. (Read the full post about ‘Here comes 1080p broadcasts’…)

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It’s amazing how some simple things can be turned into cool geek products. This latest desk lamp designed by Japan’s 25togo looks very much like an oversized LEGO block. The top of the blocks have a snap-off top layer that can hold pens, pencils and whatever else that will fit inside it. The bricks are measured at 6” x 4” x 2.4”, which makes them quite a bit bigger than the standard LEGO block. It’d be interesting to see if anything can be actually built out of these lamps, perhaps an illuminated Christmas tree? The only downer is that these lamps are only available through 25togo’s online store, and are going for about $15 each. (Read the full post about ‘LEGO Lamps To Light Up Your Day’…)

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In an effort to use renewable energy sources and less polluting products, I’m surprised that I never see barbecues being targeted. Everyone always thinks of cars or big industrial factories as the ones that leave the huge carbon footprint, but no one thinks about grilling. I mean, if you’re burning something, that smoke has to go somewhere. And I’m certain that propane is some sort of pollutant because it smells so funny. It appears that someone has addressed this issue with the Helios, an energy-efficient outdoor cooker. The dish that you see is not designed to pick up 400 stations, but for collecting solar energy. The solar dish, which is safely pointed away from you while cooking, is designed to heat a coil inside the barbeque and cook food. (Read the full post about ‘Helios: Changing Barbeques as we know it’…)

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Samsung SGH-U900 Soul "Magical Touch"Before we got our mits on this much hyped, 5-megapixel Korean import, we were slightly skeptical. Sure, we got to play with it a little at CTIA (when it was solely called the Soul) and were instantly cast under a spell of gadget lust. But really, anytime a manufacturer dubs a product “Magic” we’re secretly hoping it has the ability to turn PCs into Macs and make Edge networks disappear. The Samsung U900 aka Soul aka Magical Touch doesn’t really have any supernatural abilities. What it does have is a tiny touch OLED nav-pad that is one of the coolest, most efficient touch interfaces we’ve seen on a handset. (Read the full post about ‘Review: Svelte Samsung Slider Has a Mighty Morphin’ Touch Screen’…)

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Ever wish you could stand out from the rest of the crowd? Well, that is now possible by revamping your wardrobe and taking a look at these Watch Cufflinks. Watch-Cufflinks.com offers the most original cufflinks available by creating stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces from vintage jeweled timepieces. Each piece is hand made from specifically selected watch movements of the finest craftsmanship from Switzerland, France and across the globe. Because all of the items on Watch-Cufflinks.com are unique, hand-crafted pieces, all items come with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist. Well, if you’re into the whole “stiff upper lip” thing who wants to live the life of a modern aristocrat, perhaps ordering one of these cufflinks would do your public image a whole lot of good. (Read the full post about ‘Watch Cufflinks for the modern geeky snob’…)

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I recently had the opportunity to use skin samples from RedBeard and GelaSkins for the Nintendo DS in addition to GelaSkins for the PSP. Prior to receiving the skins I must say that I pretty much thought all skins were the same. Nothing could honestly be further from the truth. Though RedBeard and GelaSkins are only two brands in a much larger gaming skin market; the differences I found between the two were unique enough to say that the brand you choose is truly a matter of taste, no matter how you want to protect your Nintendo DS or PSP. RedBeard Nintendo DS Skins One thing that Nintendo DS owners will appreciate with the RedBeard skins is that they are re-enforced with a thick layer of epoxy. (Read the full post about ‘Review: RedBeard (DS) and GelaSkins (DS and PSP Slim) skins’…)

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