One of the sturdiest Sony Walkman ramifications is expected to be out by the end of July, a well-protected fellow called Sony Sports Walkman NWZ-W260. Full story

There are good fire alarms, but what if you are far out in the field? Then it’s up to your neighbors or to a passerby to hear them wailing and take charge of the problem. Not the best bet, is it? Well, you can always do one better with the Firetext SMS Smoke Alarm. It’s a great device for letting you know at once if your house gets too smokey via the messaging service. Full story

The computer is one mighty useful thing, but it’s not easy to explain it to your eyes when they hurt after you have been at it for hours on end. You will have to get up exasperated and give your eyes a good rub or go and wash them, yet it may not take the pain away. But these glasses can. Full story

Lady Gaga wants us to get (her) music as best as can be, so here is a new helpful gadget from her - Heartbeats 2.0 Lady Gaga High Performance In-Ear Headphones. Full story

You could do a great thing for yourself healthwise if you take up running, that’s fine, but one shouldn’t forget that every time the average modern individual steps out it is usually with a fair number of gadgets on them. Can we extend the usefulness of running to our little electronic helpers? Naturally, thinks Argentine designer Soledad Martin; why not carry about a small bot that holds a nano-generator system? Get it on your sports shoe, and here you are fitted with an excellent outdoor charger. Full story

Some drinks (or maybe even most drinks) are like that - they are best at a certain temperature, so if you want to enjoy them in full you have a choice. Either you are careful about the timing - or you delegate the task of keeping your beverage just right to your mug. If you go for the second option, here’s a reliable mug that will do right by you. Full story