This isn’t the first time we’ve looked at an alarm clock that not only speaks the time but understands when YOU speak. No, two years ago we reviewed the Moshi Travel Alarm Clock, and before that we took a look at the bedside version of it. Despite some limitations both worked fairly well. Yes, voice commands were limited, but once you learned HOW to speak to the clocks they did respond properly most of the time.

Fast forward two years, and a new batch of voice-controlled alarm clocks are hitting the market. They come from a company called ivee and are now referred to as “personal assistants”. ivee claims they… Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

From the Editorial Staff of Gear Diary: Here are a few more great gift ideas.

Keep your iPad safe with the Kensington SecureBack™ Security Case with 2-Way Stand & ClickSafe Lock

Anyone who owns an iPad will appreciate extra peace of mind for his or her beloved tablet’s security. Surprise the iPad aficionado on your holiday shopping list with the easy to use SecureBack™ Security Case with 2-way stand & ClickSafe Lock to protect their tablet all year round. The thin, yet strong three-piece construction combines into a durable plastic case for iPad, while a 2-way extendable stand accommodates flexible iPad orientation for landscape or portrait viewing. An adjustable slider bar allows quick access

Alarm clocks are a pretty straightforward gadget. They tell the time, they wake you up when you’d rather be sleeping, and they’re slowly being replaced with cell phones. But while regular alarm clocks have become a bit boring, there’s a whole subset of funky/interesting variations (remember potato clocks when you were a kid?)

Bedol has a really neat, eco-friendly twist on the regular alarm clock with their Water-Powered Clock. Is it a cool new twist on the basic wake-up call, or a gimmick of form over function? Read on to find out!

The main gimmick of the Bedol Water Clock is that it runs on water… Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

From the Editorial Staff of Gear Diary: Is there someone in your life who loves music? If so, here are five gifts with which you can’t go wrong.

First off, Sonos. Dan hasn’t stopped raving about the Sonos wireless music system he installed a few months ago. Sonos is the best way to get lots of music in lots of room at a fairly affordable price. Better still, the system can grow with you as you add more and more components. You can read our reviews here, here and here.

The Play:3 is just $299 in our Amazon Affiliate Store. The Play:5 is $100 more at $399

We’ve all seen docks that allow you to set your iPhone up as a bedside clock, but this one takes the concept to such lengths that it is worth a mention: the Cdock keeps your iPhone 4 or 4S charged while holding it so that you can glance over to get the time instead of fumbling to pick it up from your bedside table. There are different styles available, and when you add the Gorgy Timing Atomic Clock app (or any other favorite iPhone clock app), you’ll have one beautifully functional setup. The only downside that I can see is you have to insert a nekkid iPhone. Is that a deal-breaker for you?… Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

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Tokyoflash has been in full production mode this year and have yet to keep us waiting long for a new LED infused masterpiece. The latest addition to their large collection of tech savvy watches is the Kisai Night Vision LED Watch. This new design sports all the LED glory you’re used to along with the matte black stainless finish. The face is classic style hexagon shape with super easy to read outer ring of LED’s with the minutes and date showing as numerical characters in the center. The watch comes in 3 flavors of LED colors and as usual sports a 30 day rechargeable battery. This model also sports an adjustable wrist strap which… Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

ZAZOO KiDS™ Digital Photo Clock provides multiple media functions designed for simple interface and displays beginning with little tykes and transitioning into the teenage years. Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

Congratulations to SLNew, the winner of the Amplicom Alarm Clock! His winning entry:

I would love this for my father. At 84 his hearing is failing and he complains that standard alarm clocks don’t wake him any longer.

Check your email for more details, and I hope your father enjoys the alarm clock!

Remember, for everyone who didn’t win you can purchase your own Amplicom Alarm Clock here

SBSH Mobile Software has released Cuckoo. Cuckoo has been available for S60 phones and now it is available for iOS devices. In fact, in the first few months it was available on the S60 platform it was downloaded by more than half a million people.

The idea of Cuckoo is rather simple – it gets your iPhone/iPad to chime hourly. It runs in the background and, like a grandfather clock, lets you know when another hour has passed. Here’s the App Store description…

Keep track of time with Cuckoo! Turn your iPhone or iPad into a grandfather clock or electronic desk clock or wristwatch! Choose from several sound options, and Cuckoo will chime every hour

Recently I reviewed the Amplicom TCL200 alarm clock, designed to assist hearing and visually impaired individuals by vibrating and talking to wake you/tell you the time.

Now, thanks the generosity of the folks at Amplicom, we’re giving away one of these amazing alarm clocks to one lucky reader! All you need to do to enter is leave a comment below and tell us why this clock would help you or a loved one. Pretty simple!

You have until Monday, February 6th, so get your entries in now!

Here’s the fine print:

You MUST leave a comment explaining why the clock would help you (or someone you love). A comment that just says

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The amount of new watches being put out by Tokyoflash this holiday season is pretty spectacular. They must have their elves working overtime there to get us the latest and greatest designs in ultimate geek apparel. In the past two weeks, 4 different watches were announced and now we have a 5th design called the Kisai Satellite. The Satellite is similar to the RPM in that it is the second user submitted design to emerge from the concept blog. From looks alone I have to say the Satellite is one of my favorite designs from Tokyoflash. It almost reminds me of the wrist computer the Predator has that he used to… Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

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Once again Tokyoflash puts out another watch masterpiece for the classy Geek in you. This time they have announced the Kisai Traffic watch that sports the super bright LED tubes that we know and love from their previously released line of watches. The Traffic design is to simulate the busy the city streets with intersections, overpasses, and single one way traffic. You can expect the same great quality and features as in all their watches, with a price tag that makes it hard to beat. The large square watch face is made of tinted black glass and uses  green, orange, and blue LED tubes to illuminate the face. The different colors… Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

The Moshi is “The first ‘listening clock’ that allows you set the time and alarm by your voice alone”. The clock is activated by user saying “Hello Moshi” so there is no need to push any buttons. The clock responds to 12 voice activated commands: time, set alarm, today’s date, temperature, and more. It features snooze, 3 sounds for alarm and sleep, volume control, and night-light.

The Moshi Voice Control Alarm Clock has an MSRP $39.99 and is available at Bed Bath & Beyond, Dillard’s, Brookstone and www.moshilifestyle.com.

We had one to give away and that Moshi VC Alarm Clock is going to… Melanie Lopez!

Thanks to everyone who entered… Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

A while back I reviewed the Moshi: Voice Control (VC) Alarm Clock. I even did a video of it in action…

The Moshi is “The first ‘listening clock’ that allows you set the time and alarm by your voice alone”. And it really does work.

The clock is activated by user saying “Hello Moshi”, no buttons needed for functionality. It responds to 12 voice activated commands: time, set alarm, today’s date, temperature, and more. It features snooze, 3 sounds for alarm and sleep, volume control, and night-light.

The clock is recognized by the World Blind Union since Moshi can be operated without ever seeing the clock. Best of… Continue reading on Gear Diary ...

From iLuv-

With its stylish oval design and alarm clock functionality, the iLuv App Station Alarm Clock Stereo Speaker Dock for iPhone 3G and 3GS or iPod is the ideal desktop sound system. The speaker dock stands horizontally or vertically, thus accommodating your device’s touch-screen view. The App Station’s key feature is its sophisticated alarm clock functionality with the iLuv App Clock for iPhone–available from the Apple iTunes Store. With the excellent speaker chambers, the App Station is powerful enough to deliver rich dynamic sound, while it charges your iPhone or iPod as you listen. The App Station shows great versatility and enhances the user’s experience of other iPhone 3G, 3Gs, and iPod functions such as