It also gives you enough privacy that only the percentages are revealed to other users, not your actual weight. You can check up on your status daily, and it will send reminders to challengers that haven’t updated their weights within the time-limit you set.

Unlike some of the other sites that appear “free”, then charge users to join your “free” challenge, TrackDiet.com is completely free – free to start, and free for members to join and participate.  The only thing you have to lose is the weight!

It’s about time somebody came out with a widescreen (16:9 aspect ratio) pair of video visors. Though they aren’t HD, and they don’t have a vga or DVI port, they apparently support just about every other video playing hardware. Now you can be just like Geordie LaForge!

From Vuzix Corporation:

Vuzix Announces iWear® AV310 Widescreen, The First-Ever Widescreen Personal Video Eyewear

The iWear ® AV310 Widescreen has a 16:9 aspect ratio, providing the user with a virtual 52’ home theater experience in 2D and stunning 3D video formats.

Rochester, NY – September 16, 2008 – Vuzix Corporation is thrilled to announce their latest innovation to the Video Eyewear market; iWear® AV310 Widescreen. This first-ever consumer iWear with a true widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio giving users a true home movie theater feel. The AV310 projects a virtual 52’ screen from 9-feet and will run for five full hours on a single AA battery. Additionally, the AV310 offers independent focus adjustment, adjustable earbuds and nosepiece for unmatched long term comfort. Users can also expect improved compatibility, as the AV310 is compatible with all NTSC or PAL devices with a video output. Compatible devices include:

• All iPod models
• Portable media players
• Video cameras
• Cellular phones with video output
• Gaming consoles
• Digital cameras
• DVD players

“We are committed to providing our customers with the latest innovation in this exciting category and are delighted to provide the world’s first and only widescreen video eyewear,” said Vuzix CEO Paul Travers. “The revolutionary iWear® AV310 Widescreen is the ideal choice for the mobile consumer who’s craving a way to significantly enhance their portable viewing experience,” added Travers.

The AV310’s features include:

• Virtual 52’ screen viewed from 9-feet
• Full 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
• Independent +2 to -5 diopter focus, providing individual adjustment for each eye
• Twin high-resolution LCD displays from Kopin Corporation
• “Vuzix’ 3D” watermark compliant
• Removable and comfort fit earbuds
• Adjustable, hypoallergenic nosepiece
• AccuTilt™ viewer with 15 degrees of tilt adjustment
• Up to 5 hours of battery life on one AA battery
• On screen display settings control
• For use with or without eyeglasses
• MSRP $249.95

The AV310 will be available via Brookstone, SkyMall, MicroCenter, Hammacher Schlemmer and Vuzix.com.

It’s a pretty cool design, although I wonder if the convenience of not having to carry a music player would be outweighed by the added bulkiness and the necessity of sliding the PMP out of the headphones every time you wanted to change songs. It’s certainly an interesting concept, and with Skullcandy’s reputation for high-quality headphones, one that could do pretty well.

The holes on the sides of the speakers allow deeper vibrating sounds to escape, which helps to generate the deep bass sounds. At the same time, a large base and cover help increase depth of sound. Since they are mounted within the spheres, the minutest of sounds are emphasized to perfection.

When in use, the main function buttons and the drive emit a green glow. When off, the power button glows red. The LCD screen is masked by a translucent mirror and also glows as the system is doling out foot-tapping tunes. LED indicators on the volume knob also light up as the volume is turned on.

An aluminum frame holds the speakers while the piano black base keeps the speakers steady as well as amplifies the sound.

A fresh change from the sleek, rectangular forms!

More details should be forthcoming – this was just officially announced in a media email about the upcomign SOCOM release.

It might be a great set for a day at the beach or on the boat, for those who tend to drop things into the sink in the kitchen, or for TV-watching bathtub snorklers. Too bad it uses the Japanese 1seg data broadcasting system that’s not available in the U.S., but maybe if enough people convince Sony Japan that they’re needing to keep up with their soaps while getting completely wrinkly in the tub all day, a modified version of this trinket will find its way to these shores. It’s a perfect example of a solution in search of a problem, but nicely designed nonetheless.

The lighting you need and the music you want are combined in this super versatile task lamp. It features a docking station for your iPod® and input for other MP3 players, a built-in 6″ speaker, and vintage-style volume and on/off dials.

DIMENSIONS:
* Table Size: 6.25″sq. x 19.5-30”h
* Cord Length: 5 ft

COMPOSITION:
Shade:
* Surface Fabric: Iron
* Interior Surface: Iron
* Frame: N/A
* Shade Spider: N/A
* Appliqués: N/A
* Embroidery Details: N/A
* Trim: N/A
Base:
* Overall: Plastic
* Finial: N/A
* High Gloss Finish: No

COMPOSITION:
* Cord Color: Clear
* Switch Location: On/Off on Base
* UL-listed: Yes
* Polarized Plug: Yes
* Weighted Base: Yes
* Bulb Type: Type G 40W (not included)
* Number of Bulbs Needed: 1

They do require you to carry a transmitter with your MP3 player (or any device with a headphone jack) but that seems to be a minor inconvenience. On a full charge the transmitter will last for about 10 hours, while the earbuds will last for about 3 to 5 hours. However, they come with a special carrying case that has a built-in battery of its own allowing you to fully recharge the earbuds up to 3 times.