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Don’t know what you’re getting dad this Father’s Day? Why not pick up the MoGo mouse for him if he’s a frequent traveler who spends more time on the road than at the office (or even home)? Released more than a couple of years ago, MoGo has decided to update this special Father’s Day edition by throwing in a sticker on it that says #1 Dad. Other than that, everything else about the MoGo mouse remains the same, including Bluetooth connectivity as well as the ability to function as a Media Remote or a presenter.

I don’t know about you, but if you think it is appealing to have a cybernetic arm implant, would you voluntarily have one installed? That means sawing off a perfectly good limb, my friends, and not having some Sith Lord slice it away (cleanly) with a lightsaber. I certainly would not, although it makes me smug knowing that my cybernetic arm is way stronger than any human, and I won’t be making any more mistakes typing on a computer keyboard while winning all arm wrestling competitions from now onwards. Cybernetic implants are on their way though, but it won’t be mainstream for a long time to come yet. io9 is dabbling in this future dark art, so head on over for further information.

CinemaNow is offering burn-to-DVD movies via Windows Media Center, where this movie can later be played on virtually any DVD player (unless your disc is scratched, of course) accompanied by full remote control navigation as well as access the DVD’s special features. Burn-to-DVD movies will be priced from $9 upwards till $15 on the higher end of the spectrum, and that does not include the cost of getting your own blank DVDs as well as electricity consumed during the burning session, so you might want to add a few more cents to the equation for the true cost. How do you like the sound of that?

Researcher Daan Hobbelen of TU Delft came up with a new, highly-advanced walking robot known as Flame. This robot is not meant for commercial but research purposes, providing insight into how people walk so that those suffering from walking difficulties will be able to be assisted through improved diagnoses, training as well as rehabilitation equipment. Flame is smart enough to place its feet accordingly in order to prevent a potential fall, and is touted to be the most advanced walking robot in the world - but can it climb stairs? I don’t know whether the Flame robot will perform better than Honda’s Asimo, but it is definitely cooler looking, flaming head and all compared to Honda’s wimpy Asimo that looks more like a lost kid.

Iomega has just released a 250GB leather-wrapped eGo hard drive for those who actually give a damn about carrying their data in style. This leather-clad USB-powered device will be able to hold 2.5″ hard drives inside, featuring Iomega’s very own DropGuard technology that protects the eGo Leather Drive from accidental damage caused by drops of up to 51 inches (129 cm). Working equally well with both Windows and Mac platforms, one must take note that the EMC Retrospect HD backup software will only function with Windows-based computers only. Too bad for Mac users, eh, but I suppose they have other attractive backup options that PC users miss out on. The 250GB Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive will retail for $149.95 a pop.

Samsung’s Instinct smartphone will be hitting Sprint’s retail stores this coming June 20th, so mark that date on your calendar if you prefer this over the much touted 3G iPhone. To get a recap of the features available on the Instinct, head on here.

Klipsch claims to have introduced the smallest and lightest full-range in-ear headphones in Korea, dubbed the Image. What you get is a personalized fit with a precision-tuned acoustic experience without having a couple of large mushrooms sticking out from your ears, courtesy of its patent-pending Contour Ear Gels that were anatomically designed to accurately fit inside the human ear canal. Not only do you get the most realistic sound possible, you will also seal yourself off away from the environment thanks to its noise isolation and increased bass response features. Each $430 purchase will come with a carrying case and pouch, a 0.25″ adapter, an airline adapter and 5 sets of ear gels. Pretty pricey, no?

Griffin has released its iTrip AutoPilot FM transmitter, giving yet another option to frequent travelers who wish to broadcast music wirelessly to the vehicle’s stereo system, and it is compatible not only with the iPod but the iPhone as well. It will feature SmartScan technology that automatically finds the best frequencies to transmit to in order for you to enjoy the highest level quality of audio possible. As for its SmartSound feature, you will benefit from a claimed “optimum sound clarity”. Folks waiting for this Griffin offering will have to wait until this fall as it comes slapped with a price tag no higher than $100.

It is unfortunately that Humpty Dumpty did not have the luxury of three soldiers carrying him around, as surely the King’s horses and the King’s men won’t have the dilemma of reporting nothing but a cracked, empty shell at the palace. Created by artist Reiko Kaneko, all the soldiers here wield a knife with concentrated looks as they carry such a delicate passenger. Definitely one of the more attractive home ideas to have, especially for folks who have a sense of humor.

The EarthLED EvoLux R LED light bulb is not your grandpappy’s light bulb, as it is touted to be the “world’s most advanced light bulb.” How did it manage to arrive at such a proud conclusion? For starters, it comes with a 13 watt LED at its heart, offering an equivalent output of a 100 watt incandescent bulb, as well as the EvoDim feature which allows you to choose between three different output settings of 250, 750, and 950 lumens respectively, all without the need for a dedicated dimmer switch. These light bulbs will probably grace the homes of well-lined pockets considering the $100 price tag attached to each, and the company claims that the price works out to under $6 annually before it gives up the ghost. Non-dimmable versions go for $80 a pop.