Don’t act surprised, these magnetic fish from the East come to us courtesy of the same guys who thought it would be a great idea to have a humping dog as a USB thumbdrive. Yes it’s funny, yes it’s cute but damn it, that stuff gets old in about four fracking* minutes. If this kind of crap interests you go ahead and throw away your eleven dollars over here. Enjoy the magnets and thanks for all the fish.

[Thanks Dick McV]

*Because of prolonged exposure to Battlestar Galactica this writer has found it necessary to use the term “frack” in place of otherwise offensive expletives

Sure, it may just be a piece of molded plastic but it’s a sexy mold to say the least. The new Logitech Alto Express keeps a slim profile while remaining very ergonomic. How so you ask? Have a looksie at the diagram below.

Explains everything doesn’t it? Truth be told, it is technically bad for your wrists to use a laptop unelevated so having a stand isn’t a bad idea. Of course, this particular stand will cost you $50. Still need one?

For years my cellphone, iPod, camera, and Nintendo DS looked at my Sonicare toothbrush with envy. Everytime I placed it back on its little stand, I would hear hisses in the background from jealous gadgets wishing they weren’t tethered to a wall. Starting this July, those gadgets can rejoice because induction charging will finally come to market.

One of the first induction pads will come from WildCharge. Their charging pad is a Nicole Richie 0.1″ thin. All you do is place your battery drained gadgets on top of the pad. It’s the very same tech found in better electric toothbrushes and in case you didn’t know, it ain’t magic plastic. It’s based on the principle of electromagnetic induction. The only downside is each device will need an adapter. I can only imagine how much that’ll cost. Hell, we don’t even know how much the pad itself costs. Oh well, at least it’s one step closer to Star Trek.

They’re so ready to pounce. They’re just itchin’ to release the throngs of cases, covers, transmitters, screen protectors, cables, and peripherals upon the masses. Belkin being a long time iPod accessory maker decided to give the public a glimpse of it’s first wave of iPhone accessories. The acrylic iPhone case looks to be a winner for early adopters with the ability to prop the phone up for optimal viewing. Although acrylic is tough, I hope somebody makes a skin tight silicone case for the iPhone. I don’t want any bulky plastic in my pocket.

For the iPod shufflers who hate dangling cables from their ears, give the Monster iFreePlay (seriously did they have to do use the ‘i’ prefix?) a looksee. You simple jack your Shuffle into the side dock of the headphones which are those wrap around the head types. The headphones have a recessed cutout so you’ll still have access to all controls. Priced at $50 which is a little steep in my opinion but then again, this is Monster we’re talking about.

It was only a matter of time before somebody decided to capitalize on all the broken plasma and LCD screens from inept Wii-mote slinging hooligans. Sure, Nintendo may have recalled and reissued better wrists straps but for those who think wrist straps are for weenies, I give you the Safety Shield. Big enough to fit up to a 46″ screen, strong enough to withstand a flying projectile.

No price yet and the manufacturer has a questionable website but it’s an idea long over due.

Of course if you even consider yourself a man and own a Shuffle, you might want to do some serious looking into what else makes you so damn rugged. Unprotected Shuffle owners looking for a sleek and easy case can take a look at the Bevy, a new product that just happens to be “Representing a remarkable combination of function for the thirsty music lover.” Thirsty music lover? Come on, that’s just reaching.

The Bevy retails for $15.00 USD, comes in every Shuffle color and will even show up at (gasp!) Apple Stores nationwide. Check out more on morphie’s product page.

Hey rich face! Have more HDMI components that you have inputs? In that case you may have more money than you need, which works out well since this 4X4 HDMI splitter is gonna set you back close to 2 grand. Of course if you really need one, this puppy does cover all the bases including HDCP and HDMI.

• Switch easily between any four HDMI sources
• Distributes any of the four inputs to any or any combination of the four HDMI output displays
• Beautiful, sharp HDTV resolutions up to 1080p
• Discrete IR remote (included)
• Serial RS-232 remote port
• HDCP compliant