Will the Wii Fit get doctor's approval?
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The next iteration of the Wii Fit may be getting professional medical credentials.
Nintendo is roping in Panasonic Medical Solutions, Hitachi, and NEC, to develop accessories to enhance the popular fitness game. One of the features would uploading personal …
(Credit: Polk Audio)The wireless craze is spreading fast and furious, with standalone subwoofers being the latest A/V product to join the fray.
The new Polk Audio PSWi225 (PDF) bucks the trend by featuring an external 2.4GHz radio frequency transmitter and integrated receiver to deliver a hassle-free bass …
(Credit: Riiflex)Calling all Wii Fit fanatics and health-conscious Wii gamers. Convert your console’s remote into an instant dumbbell with the upcoming Riiflex weighted attachment. It’s available in 2.2-pound and 5.5-pound options and is on preorder in the U.S. only at $5 each.
There are …
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(Credit: XCM)Are you tired of getting knocked out in fighting games such as the upcoming Street Fighter IV? The $89.99 XCM Dominator joystick may be the solution to your misery. Unlike Sony’s wireless SixAxis and DualShock3 controller, the USB-based Dominator supports macro programming and holds up to 20 keystroke combinations in four memory keys. So instead of clocking countless hours practicing a super special combo strike, all you need is to effortlessly hit a button to execute the move.
There is also a rapid-fire turbo mode for its eight primary buttons perfect for first-person shooter games. …
Say goodbye to the Pioneer hybrid cassette tape-equipped DVK-900.
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Anyone still own one of these mammoth Laser Disc (LD) players and oversized optical discs at home? (Psst: I do.) Well, it’s finally time to say goodbye as Pioneer–the last major electronics manufacturer to continue making LD players–has …
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(Credit: Angelis Labor)The Angelis Labor Gabriel turntable is a sight to behold with its impeccable blend of bronze, aluminum, and stainless steel finish. But its most striking feature are its tonearms flanking the vinyl table; you can attach up to four! These are supposedly decoupled from the rest of …
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Here’s a quick backgrounder. A Japanese software programmer has released Microsoft Windows XP/Vista drivers for PlayStation 3’s SixAxis and DualShock3 controllers.
Unlike Microsoft, Sony has never released the relevant software to enable its controllers for PC gaming. These unofficial drivers are a stopgap that also unlocks the …
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(Credit: Ascendo)These speakers are worth their weight in gold–literally. That’s because the Ascendo System ZF3 gold edition loudspeakers are cast from the actual precious metal. If the shade is too “glaring” for you, the German company is also offering a choice of silver, platinum or glossy piano lacquer.
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(Credit: Akibahara News)Looks like Denon has beaten Oppo in launching what could be the world’s first player that spins Blu-ray, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, and CD.
The new Denon DVD-A1UD is not only a “true” universal player, it’s also fully equipped to unlock the full potential …
(Credit: CrunchGear)Would you spend $168,000 on a set of fast wheels or a Japanese loudspeaker system? The thing is that Hario (which literally means “the king of glass” in the Land of the Rising Sun) has just produced what are possibly the world’s priciest glass boom boxes. …