Video games have always been a part of our lives. They brighten up our miserable living room every time the rain has to pour, and every lazy Sundays, and every time we get bored from replays on TV. Video games have come a long way from old fashioned single dimension games to 3D games. And now, the Video games are gaining more popular in the market because of the interactive ones that we all love—just like ConnectTV Real Swing Golf and ConnectTV Skateboarder.

Love to play golf? Whether you’re an amateur or professional golfer, ConnectTV Real Swing Golf will definitely love the game. Invite your friends over and give yourself a dose of fun and excitement as you have a round of golf right in the comfort of your own home. Just plug into your telly and let the action begin. It has a unique camera unit that acts as a sensor, detecting your movements. And like the real thing, ConnectTV Real Swing Golf comes with a short golf club for the right look and feel. With all these, you can now get to your feet, set the game up and swing away!

When you don’t feel like golfing and prefer a more extreme sports, ConnectTV Skateboarder is just the right game for you! Hop on this indoor skateboard and do your exhibitions! You can actually do different tracks and tricks on different levels and even mark your territories with your own tags. With more than 30 stunts, you’d surely find this resembling the real thing.

Did you know that back in the Middle Ages, cats were petrified and mortified creatures making the Dark Ages, even darker for them? They were condemned as people believed that cats are symbols of paganism, witches’ familiars, and agents of Satan. Cats were persecuted and nearly wiped out by the fifteenth century. Fortunately, they weren’t able to join the dinosaurs and make it to the list of extinct creatures, because truthfully, many will regret it.

• Cats are lovely and charming creatures. It’s probably one of the reasons why pet lovers enjoy having them around. But did you know that aside from the alluring, charismatic characteristic that cats have, they also possess features that can literally make our jaws drop from amazement. Read on.
• A cat’s brain is more similar to a man’s brain than that of a dog.
• Both humans and cats have identical regions in the brain responsible for emotion?
• Cats eyes are awesome! They can see about 6 times better than humans at night, and they need only a fraction–1/6 to be exact—of the amount of light that a human does for they have a layer of extra reflecting cells which absorb light. Also, they’re field of vision goes up to about 185 degrees.
• The cat’s clavicle, or collarbone, does not connect with other bones but is buried in the muscles of the shoulder region. This lack of a functioning collarbone allows them to fit through any opening the size of their head.
• Aside from the eyes, they’re ears do an amazing job too. Cats’ hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs. It stops at 65 khz (kilohertz); humans’ hearing stops at 20 khz. They’re ears ability doesn’t stop there. Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear (compared to human’s 6 muscles each). A cat can rotate its ears independently 180 degrees, and can turn in the direction of sound 10 times faster than those of the best watchdog.
• Cats have a special scent organ located in the roof of their mouth, called the Jacobson’s organ. It analyzes smells - and is the reason why you will sometimes see your cat “sneer” (called the flehmen response or flehming) when they encounter a strong odor.
• A cat’s tail is responsible for maintaining the balance of its body as almost 10% of a cat’s bones are in its tail. That’s why even if a cat falls down from anything of height, they will be in its standing position—paws flat on the ground—as soon as it lands.
• In addition to the characteristics of their tail, cats’ present state of mind can be learned by observing the posture of his tail. Also, the domestic cat is the only species able to hold its tail vertically while walking.

Cats are indeed fascinating animals and their intelligence is definitely astounding. For pet owners, you can actually discover all your cat’s hidden skills and cleverness through test and training. How Cunning is Your Cat has compiled nine quick and fuss-free tests that will enable you to gauge how cunning your kitty is. You’re guaranteed to be surprised even if you haven’t finished the test yet! So see for yourself now.

Preparing for a backpacking trip is not as complicated as what most people think. In fact, you don’t have to be an expert on wilderness survival or anything to get the job done. What’s important is to learn the basics on what hiking equipments and outdoor tools to pack, how to pack, what to expect on your trip and how to ensure a safe trip. Here’s what you need to know:

A backpack is—and I know many will agree—the most convenient bag of all especially when it comes to hiking, and believe me, using one will save you from a lot of hassle. It’s better to have all your things packed in one bag, i.e. your backpack. This makes everything set in one piece. Choose a bag that is sturdy and will tolerate any weather condition. If yours is not waterproof, have it lined first with a plastic trash bag before stuffing it. Also, choose a bag that has lots of pocket compartments where you can organize all your essentials from clothes, to food, to medicines and toiletries. A bag with D rings where you can hang things like your Camera and tripod, MP3 player, water jug, etc is also recommended.

Food is important not just to keep your tummy from whining but also to give you all the energy you need. Bring a little more that what you think is enough. Though you’re just planning a 3-hour hike, you might encounter something interesting in the background making you spend extra time around in the woods for 5 hours. Something light but will keep you going like granola or powerbars should be considered. And needless to say, agua is vital. So never ever forget to take a litter or two with you.

Putting on the right gears gives you the protection you need. By right gears I mean boots obviously to protect your feet from possible cuts, a pair of wool socks and a fleece jacket to keep you warm, rain jacket or umbrella, gaiters, and clothes to wear back home.

Never forget your travel guide—a map that is. It’s one of the essential ingredients to knowing the terrain you’re on and to seeing what’s ahead of you. The other one is the compass. Learning to read both is important. Also, remember to mark your trails. You need all this for a very simple and clear reason: so you won’t get lost. Get it? Got it? Good.

Here are the other things that may seem little but will make a huge contribution to your hiking needs:

• A watch to keep track of time
• Knife kit or a multipurpose knife
• Strings and rubber bands
• A Flashlight and a lighter
• Garbage bags
• Pen and paper

These simple preparations will surely get you to a trouble-free hiking. Understand the basic and the rest will simply come naturally, eventually mastering the art of adventures in the wilderness. Enjoy and have a safe backpacking trip!

Mother’s Day is just around the corner. And because mothers are special, they only deserve things that are special as well. Here at Gadgetepoint, we have prepared a gift suggestion list that you can use on this occasion. Read on.

It’s true when they say that the great things come in small packages. The Designer Miniature Chairs are perfect to give as they are a great addition to every mom’s collection of figurines and decorative furniture displayed around her home. These tiny masterpieces are the exact replica of the hottest designer chairs available in high-end stores. With five volumes to collect, the Designer Miniature Chairs are the wonderful pieces of art that would definitely complement any home interior.

When you’re thinking of a present for your mom who loves cooking, it would be nice to check out the kitchen section of the department stores first before going elsewhere. And because salt and pepper are one of the basic essentials of every cook, why not get your favorite cook, your mom, a salt and pepper shaker so unique, it would always give her the best cooking mood she could get to produce tasty dishes for the whole family.

Another one you can get her this Mother’s Day is the Shark Bottle Opener and Fridge Magnet. For obvious reasons, this kitchen gadget is very much ideal especially to moms who are always on-the-go. She can either post reminders with it or use it to quickly open a bottle of beer, soda or condiment. Now, she will no longer have to dig in every drawer in your kitchen because all she needs to do is go straight to the chiller, hold the bottle and run the cap against this wonder shark and viola! No-sweat!

When it comes to gifts for her, you can never go wrong with artsy things, just like the Candle Carver. She can carve a small squash for a tasty pumpkin sauce, or an avocado for a salsa dip. She can also carve some apples for small candles and arrange them into a nice centerpiece for your dining. Indeed, the Candle Carver will certainly liven up her creative juices as she turns fruits and vegetables into delightful candleholders.

Chick’s Tool Kit is just the right thing to give to tough, smart and independent moms. It’s a tool for any Martha Stewart disciple out there who knows the works of a handyman (or should I say –woman). Complete with a hammer, a pair of scissors, screwdrivers, pliers, a wrench, a Stanley knife, tape measure, electrical tape, and screws, picture hooks and nails, the ever-reliable Chick’s Tool Kit is definitely the one thing she needs to survive any DIY predicament.

There goes the list. Visit Gadgetepoint to find other wonderful and unique stuff for her that she’d absolutely like this Mother’s Day.

Planning of having a party but are worried about who’s going to do all the mixing n’ playing of music? Then think of hiring a DJ to do the job. But is getting the service of a professional DJ always necessary? Well, not so much. Because instead or resorting to spending more cash for your some party sounds, you can simply leave this part to the hands of your ever-reliable gadget. Your very own sound system that is!

• Be your own DJ and start with checking everything you need for the sound setup—from MP3 player, to computer, to speakers, to cables, to MP3 remote control, to batteries and power supply. Better make a checklist so you won’t forget a thing. Also, if you know you’ll use batteries, make sure you have spares!

• When it comes to your MP3 amp, it should always match your selections. Your speakers must literally rock your party should you choose music that’s heavy on bass. Adjust your equalizers if necessary.

• Depending on your theme and age group, a mix of old and new songs of different artists and genre would be good. Check your computer or your MP3 player if you have enough music to create your compilation. If you don’t, then you can either borrow some CD’s from your friends. This is also helpful when you’re having doubts on what to play. Here, you’d know what songs they appreciate. The Internet is another source where you can find tons of music. Just a reminder: download from a safe source or your computer will go all crashing down.

• Arrange the music by genre instead of going by artist. This way, you don’t bore your visitors because you are setting the mood of the party. It also creates a smooth transition from one song to another making the music pleasant to everyone’s ears.

There you go. It’s that easy to be a DJ at your own party. With all this, everyone will pretty much have a great time. You can even burn the best songs that were played during the party, and distribute to your guests. They’d love it as a souvenir.

It’s pretty much surprising how the number of Lomography enthusiasts in the world grow by the minute. This can only mean one thing: Lomography is a fun! It’s probably the excitement–the adrenaline–to create images that can be called art that drives people into loving Lomography. But what gets them more psyched about the hobby is making their Lomo cams look all glammed up. If you’re one of the many Lomo fans out there, you’re sure to get amazed by the accessories that would make your camera not just look great but perform great as well.

Holga Fisheye 120
Desperate to create the famous fisheye effect but you only got a Holga Camera? Well, now you can bring your Holga Camera into action with the Holga Fisheye 120 to have that cornerless, hemispherical effect you’ve always wanted.

Fisheye Submarine Underwater Case
Because it’s not everyday that you try underwater photography, it’s just right that when you’re about to go see the wonders of the ocean, your Fisheye is ready to dive with you. Fisheye Submarine Underwater Case is what you need for your Fisheye Camera to be able to capture those underwater moments and transform them into something artsy. This Lomo accessory fits Fisheye 1 and 2, and can withstand depth up to 20m (65 feet).

Diana+ Case
What could be more fashionable for your Diana+ cam than a genuine pebble-grain leather case? Built not just for aesthetics but also for function, this camera case is meticulously crafted with precision. It lets you shoot while your camera sits snugly in the case as it allows you to easily flip the lens cover down without removing the entire case. It also has a strap that allows you wear it around your neck or your wrist. This camera case also fits Diana F+.

Ringflash
Add a splash of color to your ordinary photo with Ringflash! Comes in different shades, these funky flashes can literally color your photos with even and radiant lighting. Easy to mount onto your Lomo cameras, these round colored gels fit perfectly onto Fisheye, Fisheye 2, LC-A, LC-A+, Diana and Holga.

If you haven’t bought anything for your babies yet, then what are you waiting for? Grab your Lomography cameras and pamper them like you’ve never done before. Buy them different mounts, lenses and cases and what have you. Cos now is the time to pimp that Lomo cam!

When Easter bunnies hop around and Easter eggs make no sound, we all know that Children get all merry and excited. So make them an Easter treat this weekend! Choose from Gadgetepoint’s wide array of exciting treats from indoor games, to outdoor toys, to board games, that your kids will definitely love.

Beano Whack-A-Bash Street Kid
A smaller version of the one that you see in arcades, this cool toy would keep your kids busy while having fun just like they do in arcades! Play this by hitting the moles on the head as they pop up. It’s a great way to work out their reflexes too!

Hot Potato
Ideal for ages 2 to 6, this musical potato-passing game puts everyone into a fun mood. This works by squeezing this plush toy to start the music. As it plays, pass the spud around and whoever ends up holding it when the music stops will get a potato chip card. Three cards will get a player out of the game. This game is surely exciting for the kids and kids at heart.

Charades
A classic game that has been played for decades now, Charades is an icebreaker that your kids would surely enjoy. With 6 categories and about hundreds of titles to select from, this game is not just fun but educational as well, helping kids enhance their mental and social and motor skills. Charades is a surprisingly great package deal for a cool learning experience.

Horsey Hoppers
Horseback riding is one of your children’s favorite recreations during spring break, then let them do their ranch tricks in your backyard as they giddy up with these amazing Horsey Hoppers. They can gallop and bounce around with their inflatable buddies like the way they do in camps. The Horsey Hoppers come with manes, stirrups, and saddles just like the real thing!

So get that Easter basket ready because it’s time to surprise your kids this weekend as you give them these wonderful Easter treasures to enjoy.

Aside from being the world’s popular pet, dogs are also among the smartest creatures in the planet. In fact, their intelligence contributes remarkably to the genuine delight that they bring to their owners. Here are some discovered facts about canines that might amaze you in one way or another:

• Smiling at a dog causes him to think you are baring your teeth to show aggression.

• Newfoundlands have webbed feet, making them great swimmers and divers.

• The Bloodhound doesn’t need to smell blood to find someone who is lost. It is said that his name instead means blooded hound, or aristocratic.

• Dogs are capable of locating the source of a sound in 6/100ths of a second by using their swiveling ears like radar dishes.

• The first search and rescue dog on the scene at the World Trade Centre 9/11 in 2001 was Bear, an 11 year old Golden Retriever. He began recovery efforts immediately working 18 hours days in the beginning.

• The most successful mountain rescue dog ever was a St Bernard named Barry, who lived during the early 1800’s and saved 40 lives.

• Dogs have about 100 different facial expressions, most of them made with the ears. Unfortunately the likes of bulldogs only have 10 due to their breeding.

• It was recently discovered that dogs do see in colour, just not as vivid as the colour that humans see.

• Dogs first distinguish objects by movement, then brightness, and finally by shape.

• Dogs have a sense of smell that is one of the keenest in nature. Humans might smell a pot of stew cooking on the stove, but a dog can distinguish the smells of each individual ingredient, from the beef itself to the potatoes.

• Whippets can reach a maximum speed of 35 miles per hour.

• Many dogs’ eyes reflect the color green in the dark, but some also reflect orange or red.

• The Poodle haircut was originally meant to improve the dog’s swimming abilities as a retriever, with the pom-poms left in place to warm their joints.

• Lastly, did you know that when a puppy is born, he is blind, deaf, and toothless? It’s pretty much surprising how puppies grow up to be skilled and smart creatures.

Some capabilities of canines are innate, while some are acquired in dog trainings, like “How Smart Is Your Dog?”,a self-scoring intelligence test for dogs, developed by Dr. Stanley Coren of the University of British Columbia. It is designed primarily to determine a dog’s IQ from the series of tests included in the package.

It would be best to train your puppy while they’re still young. So they’d grow up to be as intelligent as you are… or who knows, with “How Smart Is Your Dog?”, perhaps your puppy could even outsmart you.

Here on Gadgetepoint, green is totally in these days! And by green, we’re talking about fighting global warming and saving our dear Mother Earth.

It’s cool that people from almost all corners of the world are starting to show care for the environment. It’s about time we do too. It would always be nice to get on our feet and join campaigns to stop this world crisis even in our own little ways. Here’s how:

Start with the lights. It would be best to replace our light bulbs with energy saving alternatives such as those so called LEDs. If we all do this, at least 900,000 tons of greenhouse gasses would be eliminated in an instant! And we can save around 50 to 80 bucks in electricity with this. Amazed? Believe it.

Paper, paper: Money, money. Sometimes, reusing is better than recycling like in the case of paper bags, paper cups, etc. Let’s stop using these paper products if we can have the reusable versions of them—just like “I am not a paper cup”. It’s a double-walled thermal ceramic cup that has re-sealable silicone lid perfect for steamy coffee or chilled lemonade. What’s great about it is that the cup’s reusable! An Eco-friendly cup that offers a bold statement to the world!

Organic is always the best. Believe it or not, even household chemicals such as cleaning agents, insecticides, even our shampoos and hairsprays can destroy the atmosphere. Instead use all-organic products like soda, lemon juice, vinegar, banana peel or baking soda.

Give a gift and spread the Word. The Money Grows on Trees, Pet Plant, and Global Warming Mug are just few of the perfect gifts we can give our friends or colleagues. It’s also a way to encourage them to help fight global warming.

Lastly, make it Earth Day everyday. Why wait for the next Earth Hour to happen before we cut down our energy consumption when we can observe it everyday? We don’t necessarily have to turn off our lights for one hour each day. We can practically just cut off our telly time to compensate other energy spending. Think green, be green, go green everyday!

Remembering the good ol’ days is always fun. And when feeling nostalgic, there’s only one way to get rid of that wistfulness—relive the old school and get into a retro mode! Bringing back the past might be next to impossible, you may think. But Gadgetepoint is making things possible for you. We have wide array of products to satisfy your desire to go retro.

Hotline Phone. Remember the Batman phone? This looks and feels exactly just like that classic phone—complete with flashing lights, classic ring tone and the secret button that reveals the phone’s hidden compartment!

The Radio Control Camper Van. It’s a 60’s camper van inspired RC that will rock your retro world. Display it or play with it, you’re sure to get a dose of your blast from the past. Aside from is groovy design, the apple green colour and working headlights completes the mood.

The Boom Box. The 80’s music, as we recall, artists like The Jacksons and The Bangles ruled our world. They have penetrated our Boom Box even before Walkmans, Discmans and MP3s became in. Now you can relive the 80’s music with the Boom Box MP3 Speaker. Listen to your favorite 80’s songs without having to go through the trouble of rummaging through your cassette tape drawer. Simply plug in your MP3 player to this baby and you’re off to sound tripping and reminiscing!

So there goes your dose of retro fix. Have your room set up with all these old school collectibles and experience once again that right kind of feeling you’ve always been missing.