Want to flash a message to the tailgating car behind you? With Roadmaster’s Scrolling Rear Deck Message System, you can tell the offending driver to “Slow Down.” With more than 99 preset words and phrases, you also can ask for “Help,” tell drivers you’re “Turning Left” or create your own message to share. Using the included remote control, you can adjust the message’s speed and brightness as it scrolls across the LED display. Just be careful where you drive, as not all states allow scrolling displays in moving vehicles. Roadmaster also makes a Scrolling Digital License Plate Frame. Both items cost about $60 each.
www.roadmasterusa.com
The Olympus WS-331M Digital Voice Recorder & Music Player lets you mix work with play. Equipped with 2 gigabytes of memory and a built-in USB connector, the device can record lectures and play downloaded tunes in the MP3 and Windows Media Audio (WMA) formats. Plus, it works as a portable USB storage drive. The compact device features a backlit screen, a thumb dial pad and a recording timer. It will go on sale in April for about $200.
olympusamerica.com
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Skype’s the limit with easy-to-use Wi-Fi phone Panasonic has created an easy-to-use Wi-Fi phone for newbies who are ready to venture into Internet calling. With the KX-WP1050 model, subscribers to the Skype online calling service can make and receive calls via an Internet connection at home or from a wireless hot spot on the road. Weighing less than 4 ounces, the portable phone comes with a lithium-ion battery that can be recharged with the included travel router or a USB connection to a PC. The phone costs $400, while Skype’s plan for unlimited calls to landline and cellphones in the United States and Canada costs about $30 a year.
panasonic.com, skype.com
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Pillow sold separately
A new software program promises to help you sleep better so you’ll have more energy throughout the day. The Pzizz software uses neuro-linguistic programming techniques, special music, sound effects and a binaural beat on your MP3 player to produce a relaxed state. The developers say its “Energizer Module” can help you grab a power nap while its “Sleep Module” can help you fall into a deep sleep. Available for both PCs and Macs, each title costs $30; you can buy both for $50.
www.pzizz.com
