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	Marc Saltzman A technology journalist, author and broadcast personality. His specialties lie in computers, the Web, video games, digital music and consumer electronics.
	Amber MacArthur An experienced Web content and usability strategist, Amber is also a tech journalist who specializes in Internet, software, and gadget trends and tips.
	Andy Walker Gadget expert Andy Walker is one of North America's leading technology journalists. His work has been published around the world and into several languages and he has been read by millions of technology enthusiasts.
	Pay Chen Watch for well-known TV personality Pay Chen as she takes tech to the streets in her energetic lifestyle segments featuring the coolest in geek culture and extreme tech trends.

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Show Notes: #30

Tuesday, October 25, 2005

A plush bear that is more tech than teddy, gadgets in case of a power outage, tools made especially for women and High-tech pets!

On this episode, a plush bear that is more tech than teddy, gadgets in case of a power outage, tools made especially for women and High-tech pets!

HIGHLIGHTS

Sneak Peak
Sneak Peak
If a plush bear isn't on your kid's wish list, we might know why. It's simple - toys these days are more tech than teddy! When Amber was at NextFest she found a prototype that combines the best of both these worlds.
To find out more about this product, check out:
Paro

Up Close
Up Close
The gadgets and gizmos we're going to look at for our next segment are the kind you buy just in case of a power outage. With all of us cranking up our air conditioners in the summer, heaters in the winter, not to mention using a million electronic gadgets in our home, it's no wonder we experience blackouts! So let's take a look at the Blackout Buddy, a three-in-one device, as well as a cool radio that you can charge three ways.
In the end, here's what we think:
Pros
- Great to have on-hand in case of emergency
- Relatively inexpensive
Cons
- Blackout Buddy needs to be constantly charged
- Crank Radio pricey for what it is

To find out more about these products, check out:
Blackout Buddy FR100 Emergency Radio & Flashlight
Freeplay AM/FM Hand-crank Emergency Radio & Flashlight

Out There
Out There
When is low-tech actually high-tech? When it's something as simple as a hammer designed to fit smaller hands! Pay visits a Tomboy Tool party to look at a line of tools made especially for women to empower female do-it-yourselfers.

To find out more about this product, check out:
Tomboy Tools

Hands On
Hands On
High-tech pets! No, we're not talking about cloning your cat! What we've got for you today are some of the latest electronic toys. From raptors to digital dogs, Amber's going to show us what just might a collection of perfect pets.

To find out more about this product from this segment, check out:
WowWee Roboraptor
Sega Toys idog
Philips iCat
Sony ERS-7M2 AIBO