The Xpress is the worlds most powerful augmentative communication device according to DynaVox, it’s creators. The unit is a handheld device that allows people to communicate more efficiently. It is designed for mobility and works well for those with, Stroke/Aphasia, Autism, Down Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) or Motor Neuron Disease (MND), Apraxia of Speech.

On the technical side of things it has 2 battery options which can provide either 3.5 hours with swappable batteries or a single 8 hour battery for longer periods of use. Power management features are also included to help extend the battery life more. The case is made of Magnesium to prevent cracks and breaks if dropped for example. To further the dropping thing an 8GB flash memory module is included to prevent damage if dropped unlike a harddrive which potentially could be damaged. The front panel is made of glass to be resistant to scratches and water damage. [Read more…]

For the next 3 days, Amazon have some good deals on TomTom satnav units giving from 25% up to 40% in discounts. The TomTom discounts are ideal if you are looking for a satnav to use right away.

Currently 9 different tomtom navigators have discounts available (see the full list below). TomTom is one of the big names in satellite navigation and create some feature packed units that are fully loaded with features such as traffic reports, extensive POI (points of interest) databases and full street maps of your country as well as lane guidance. [Read more…]

This USB Flash Drive is unique in that it’s built from a fully functional PEZ dispenser. 2GB of storage can be stored in the base of the dispenser while the top section allows for just 3 candy bricks.

To top it off each PEZ dispenser is fitted with a famous character. Pictured here is the R2-D2 version and below this text you will see a Darth Vader, Chewbacca and c3po version as well as 4 version from the Disney Cars film. [Read more…]

Amazon have a great deal on the Nextar SNAP5 slimline portable satnav starting today. The normal price is $429.95 and today they are selling it with a 56% discount knocking around $240 off the price bringing it down to just $189.99.

The Nextar SNAP5 has a 5 inch touchscreen display and is enclosed in a 0.7 inch thick casing making it quite a slim personal satnav unit. As well as a fairly good sized display the Nextar has a magnetic dock allowing to to be quickly mounted in your car and the unit has 2 stereo speakers for good sound quality. [Read more…]

These Plastinkuzz DJ Scratch cards allow you to carry a turntable in your pocket ready to be used for impromptu scratching. Each has a colorssurface that allows you to run your fingernail across it to create some sort of scratching noise.

Each card uses a lenticular technology to make it appear that the turntable is actually floating above the surface of the card. [Read more…]

Just this morning we wrote about how some new miniature keyring sized Game & Watch games were available over on Firebox. We have since been introduced to an original collection of every single game & watch ever made. It will set you back no less than $10999 to get your hands on the collection over on eBay. [Read more…]

Back in the 80’s the Game & Watch style games were the best handhelds we had until the likes of the Nintendo Gameboy came along. Now the Game & Watch series are back but this time in a smaller keychain size. The games are fully licensed and currently 3 of the best titles are avialable which includes Donkey Kong Jr, Mario’s Cement Factory and Super Mario Bros.

Each game also has a retractable stand on the back allowing it to stand next to your bed ready to wake you in the morning. [Read more…]

The Star Wars Brain Trainer allows you to actually use the force. When you are now told to “Use the Force…” you actually can with this gadget.

The Brain Trainer puts you on the Jedi training path by using your mind to move a ball up and down a training tower by just thinking about it. The jedi trainer makes use of a headset that reacts to changes in your brainwaves. All you need to do is simply think and concentrate as much as possible and you will see results. [Read more…]

SPOT is a Satellite GPS messenger that alerts authorities of your exact location in times of emergency. It is 30% smaller then previous models from the company.

The device sends a signal to a GEOS International Emergency Response Centre every 5 minutes when you activate the system. When the signal is received at GEOS they in turn, work out where you are and alert the correct people to come and find you. [Read more…]

It’s not often we mention Lemmings here at gadgetvenue. Actually, I can’t even recall a time when they have been mentioned at all, and yet they were part of a huge game back 20 years ago or so. Now they have returned in craft form as crochet lemmings. [Read more…]

If you have suffered with loss of memory and cannot get your valuables out of your family safe that is hidden behind your mirror then don’t worry as a bloke named Carlos has created a safe cracking contraption that will sit on your safe going through every possible combination till the safe is cracked open. At least, that is the idea for now.

The reason Carlos created this gadget was because he found a safe at home and spotted that others had tied to rip it open unsuccessfully and rather than taking a drill to it he thought he’d build a robot to do it for him. Unfortunately the safe cracker didn’t have a strong enough motor to turn the dial, so this will come back in V2 of the cracker. [Read more…]

If you fancy yourself as a Star Wars Clone Army soldier then you should grab one of these Clone Army Voice Changing Helmets. The voice changing helmet should see you easily pass the interview as it will amplify your voice to sound just like one of the other clone’s in the army.

The helmet is life size and can be worn from ages 5 and up. As well as being able to change your own voice, it also comes pre-programmed with a number of phrases from the series. [Read more…]