The Japanese company, KDDI, has come up with a breathalyzer attachment for mobiles phones, targeted to cab and bus companies. It’s a good idea to target businesses but I see great potential in the consumer market for something that makes sure you drive legal.

What happens is before the driver can begin his or her trip, they must use the device and make sure they are under the limit. This verification is then sent to a computer at ‘headquarters’, with a snapshot of the driver to ensure no foul play, plus GPS can tell the boss their location also.

Why is the guy at his laptop testing himself?

Japan had over 14,000 drink driving accidents last year so the Alc-Mobile isn’t such a bad idea.

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A techno toy for the ladies, the I-CY dances to any type of music, flaps its wings and more. If you leave it unattended for a while, it will let you know that it is still there by trying to attract your attention. The I-CY will also let you know when it is happy.

Is it a cunning plan to collect all of those people who did not have a Furby during the early nineties?

The cost. A cheap and affordable $20.

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If you’re like me, any time you fly you’re in coach. First class is just too expensive and, frankly, there’s not enough bonuses to tempt me to fork over the extra cash. All that is about to change for international flights on United Airlines. No longer need you suffer for seemingly days on end, you can kick back, relax, and enjoy your gadget-enhanced ride in the new First Class Suite.

If the picture isn’t enough to make you want to buy a ticket overseas, take a look at this list of goodies packed into each and every one of these technological wonders of transportation comfort.

• Recline in mulitple angles
• Lay flat in a 6 foot, 6 inch bed
• 15.4-inch widescreen flat panel monitor
• Digital on-demand video and music
• 50 channels of XM branded content
• 110-volt universal laptop plug
• USB port
• iPod connector
• Noise-cancelling headphones
• Multiple storage compartments

United has put together a great package for international travelers with the First Suite. You can look forward to getting your chance to fly in comfort beginning fourth quarter 2007. I’m opening a savings account now. Maybe I’ll have enough stashed away in a year’s time to get my ticket.

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In September Sony Ericsson announced this watch, the MBW-100, which is able to control various functions on your mobile phone with Bluetooth.

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The system is named V2V, which stands for vehicle to vehicle, and it enables cars fitted with this device to communicate with each other. Speeds, direction, and of course location, this enables the system to evaluate the levels of warnings according to the data it has.

The system has been called “Sixth Sense” which is quite apt really as this is exactly what it is, a sixth sense where car and driver can get information in advance. The system predicts what a car is doing in speed and direction, and can give the driver a clear warning of another vehicle on the freeway that is slowing down ahead or pulling across from the side.

The system uses a clever mix of GPS receivers, LAN networks and establishes communication with other vehicles within a few hundred meters, where the system obtains the information of speed, location, direction and acceleration.

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