The Geek Church

The Digitz EZMouse is one of those wireless mice that has figured out how to solve problems of most mice.

The EZMouse has a rechargeable battery with a USB connector that can be taken out and charged via USB port on the computer or some other USB recharging method. There is an LED indicator that lets you know when the mouse is running out of power.

If you run out of power, there is a smaller back-up battery inside the computer mouse. So you can work a few days longer while recharging the regular USB battery.

Not only is this the Digitz EZMouse one of the most efficient mice as far as power is concerned, but it can also be personalized. All that is required is to submit a photo and you can get a myEZcover .

You should be able to get an EZmouse with a myEZcover for about $59.90 here, with free shipping in the USA and Canada.

While I was at CES, I got a chance to talk to IOGEAR, who makes a lot of interesting devices. The company is really prepared to shake the world with a 4-Port Super Switcher with Advanced 2D/3D Video Processor (GHDSSW4).

The GHDSSW4 allows for the connection of four HDMI source devices to the HDMI input of a 3D HDTV or 3D-ready HD video projector. It features sophisticated upscaling and video processing to clean up video block noise and MPEG compression artifacts, which means that you will have terrific footage from anything, and more.

The more would be the perfect 3D conversion of flat DVDs, HD videos, and even photos, with “user controls that allow you to adjust the pop-out and depth effects for the optimal three-dimensional experience”.

You should be able to get the IOGEAR 4-Port Super Switcher with Advanced 2D/3D Video Processor in April 2012 for about $229.95. You might be able to find more information here.

I think that we all know how much Siri has changed the way we look at voice controlled technology. If it hasn’t, then I can understand that too.

If you are interested in some kind of voice controlled technology for your alarm clock, then you might look into the Digit, ivee’s first implementation of a digital alarm clock with 35 voice-activated commands.

Digit is a 3-inch LCD digital alarm clock that allow the user to voice activate three sleeps sounds, three alarm sounds, a nine-minute snooze, and a timer that comes with a USB AC adapter.

I got a chance to try it out at CES, and it really is as simple as walking up to the unit and saying “hello ivee”. You can then just set the alarm via vocal controls, which really makes things easier. After all, who hasn’t had some doubt when it comes to setting their alarm clock.

You can also get the Digit and the Flex with a 5 inch LED display and more sleep sounds for $59.99. The Digit has a 3-inch display for about $49.99 at this site.

Some of you might remember when we were at CES, and we noted Samsung and their new Smart Cam. It would appear that these type of cameras are really becoming popular, as the Dropcam is planning to be released soon.

The Dropcam is “the world’s smallest Wi-Fi video monitoring camera”. It is designed for the home, and is easy to set up and viewable from the phone.

It is capable of 720p video, and it is designed to work without installing any software on the computer. It has and app for the iPhone and Android, and it has a Dropcam DVR for recording video, where it is encrypted and private.

Other features include two-way audio, as well as digital pan and zoom. You can even share video with a quick mouse click.

You should be able to purchase the Dropcam for a pre-order price of about $149.00 right here.

While I was at CES 2012, looking at the newest gadgets, I managed to find something really great for the iPad known as the Grablet.

The Grablet is a simple item that attaches to the back of the iPad or iPad 2 with clip-out straps. It allows the user to take the iPad in one hand while manipulating it with the other.

Not only will you make it difficult to drop your favorite Apple tablet, but you can also accessorize it and make it so you can hang your tablet on a wall or even on the back of a car seat.

If you are interested in getting a Grablet for yourself, head to the Grablet site and pick up one in many colors for a price of $39.99.

During CES 2011, I was approached by two men that wanted to introduce me to their invention. I believe that they had a demonstration for it on an iPad, but the Swivl was a mount for an iPhone camera that would follow the user.

I thought it was a pretty ingenious idea, and at CES 2012, the Swivl had a lot of space devoted to it. For 2012, the Swivl had become a sensor enabled and motorized base for your mobile video device with a paired marker. It will follow you as you go, which is good for vlogging, or any other type of recording for education or sports.

You can reserve the Swivl for a small price of $159.00 now right here, and it will start shipping in Q1 of this year.

Have you ever wanted to just check out a geolocated video, and watch as someone films as you follow along on a map? Well, now there is a whole community where you can do that called Kinomap.com.

I found Kinomap at CES, and it took me a while to figure out what they were doing. If you go to the Kinomap site, you can get a software suite that has the Kinomap maker, a free application on smartphones that records geolocated videos.

You can also sync Kinomap videos with exercise bikes, so it is like you are riding the mapped path as the video is playing.

If you want to get in on the Kinomap vision, head to the Kinomap website here and see if you can get in on this free API, or use a camera with GPS.

Those of you who are into being physically fit will enjoy this Gaiam Zone Trainer watch (version 3.0) from Oregon Scientific.

The Gaiam Zone Trainer watch has a built-in heart-rate monitor and it also has a touchscreen to boot. Instead of dealing with those tiny buttons, all that is required is touching certain areas on the front of the watch.

I would have to say that the Trainer watch is somewhat complicated to use, but only for those that don’t know the language of the physically fit, like myself. However, with a little bit of work, you can quickly learn how to track calories burned and heart rate data.

You should be able to purchase the Gaiam Touch Strapless Heart Rate Monitor for about $99 on the Oregon Scientific Store.

I’m not certain if you have ever heard of Wrapsol before, but you might have heard of similar products.

Products like Wrapsol put a mobile device in a protective film wrap, to protect it from drops and scratches. It does this while preserving the touchscreen integrity.

It covers both the front and back of the device itself, as you can see from the iPhone in the picture.

You should be able to purchase wrapsol at its official site. The one for the iPhone costs about $29.95, and the others that cover other mobile devices are similar in cost.

What you are seeing here is the Olloclip, a special lens designed for the iPhone 4/4S.

It is small enough to fit in one’s pocket, and then it fits on the corner of the proper iDevice that you see here. You can adjust it in three ways:

Fisheye: for capturing a 180 degree field of view.

Wide-Angle: An extra field of view, double than that of a normal iPhone.

Macro: A 10 x multiplier to allow you to focus the iPhone within 12-15 mm of the subject.

The Ollo Clip comes with a carrying bag made of microfiber material. You should be able to purchase at this site for a price of $69.99 in colors of black or red.