This handy app reads your text and email messages to you while you are driving. Simply turn the feature on when you get in the car and any new messages that arrive will be read aloud. Oprah would be proud. Retail $FREE (upgrade to Vlingo Plus for $19.99 one-time)
The Aston Martin Cygnet is definitely more easy on the eyes, but the Fiat 500EV will be 100% electric (zero emissions). Chrysler plans to bring this little guy stateside in 2012, and also develop a hybrid Dodge Ram truck. In a few years every new SUV and truck should achieve at least 25 mpg. Retail estimate $30,000
We’ve always been fans of push-to-talk on mobile phones and were glad to see the Motorola i1 keeping the function alive. The i1 is also the first Android powered smartphone with push-to-talk. Road trips just aren’t as fun without walkie talkies. Available Summer 2010
According to Australian company BlueAnt, the T1 is the best anti-wind noise headset ever built. It also is the first Bluetooth headset to offer caller name announcement. You can accept or reject the call by either saying “Answer” or “Ignore”, respectively. “The T1 also offers A2DP for streaming audio of podcasts and turn-by-turn directions from GPS applications on your mobile phone.” If you are constantly on-the-go outdoors or drive a Ferrari California, this headset should fit the bill. Talk time 6 hours, standby 120 hours. Retail $79.99 (available May 2010)
“To celebrate their seminal debut album 3 Feet High and Rising, legendary hip-hop group De La Soul teamed with Myong Kurily and Kidrobot to create this limited edition set of 3-inch figures. Each one comes with distinguishing accessories. Limited to 1000 sets worldwide.” Too bad they aren’t 3-feet high figures. Retail $50
The perfect choice for your dorm, office, kitchen, or minibar. The Vizio Razor offers full 1080p HD picture and SRS TruSuround sound in a clean smooth design. The 23″ display is only 1″ thick and features touch sensitive controls that light up when your hand is nearby. Includes two HDMI ports. Retail $399.99 (available from Amazon for $307.54 shipped)
The set includes two mouth-blown Awa tumblers and six whiskey stones. Ice cubes are fine-and-dandy, but as they melt your whiskey gets watery. Whiskey stones were developed by soapstone workers in Vermont, they’ll never melt and are reusable. Cheers to the good life and Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Retail $60
The Signature Collection from L.L. Bean is a more contemporary and fitted line from the legendary outdoor apparel company. The raglan sleeves and ribbed cuffs are what set this jacket apart, and the cotton flannel lining makes this an everyday favorite over a comfy t-shirt. Retail $109
B&W has never released a headphone set until now, and the new P5 headphones are absolutely gorgeous. Wrap your ears in the finest New Zealand sheep leather and enjoy a “concert for one.” Includes iPhone/iPod remote cable for volume and track control. Retail $299.99