Today Sonos have revealed the first picture of their new Sonos CR200 Remote Control, the Sonos CR200 controller uses a smart touch screen and it also comes with a nice portable charging dock.

There has been no price released for the CR200 yet, we’re sure it shouldn’t be too high, but you never know they could slam us with a very steep price for this new nifty gadget.

Sonos have also said that they will be releasing a few new products soon as well as the new CR200, the BU150 will now change to the BU250 which will also include CR200. Sonos are also going to make a new color scheme for the Zoneplayers hardware so that it matches the new remote, but there will be no technical changes to the remote. They will also still be called the ZP120 and the ZP90.

As we get more information on the Sonos CR200 Remote Control we will update you with the latest information thats released. If you have ever used a Sonos product let us know in the comments box below, or if you have any expectations on the Sonos CR200 Remote Control then also let us know.

For the full report head over to automatedhome.co.uk

We have often been amazed at what you can build from Lego, and the latest offering is this Triumph Daytona 1200 motorcycle that has been made from Lego. Autoblog informs us that this machine has been on show in Legoland for some time now, but it is worth a mention.

This replica made from Lego must have taken weeks to build from thousands of these tiny blocks. If you look closely at the engine in the video below, a great amount of details has gone in to it, just check out the throttle cables and the linkages for the carbs.

Autoblog are a little disappointed, as they had hoped that there would have been a fully working Lego engine. If you get to sit on the Triumph Daytona 1200 motorcycle made from Lego, then you need to be wearing this LEGO Inspired Motorcycle Helmet.

Apple have recently released reports that over 6 million people have download the new 3.0 technology available now, but there has also been some information from AdMob that owners of iPod touch’s are not getting used to the upgrade as quickly as owners iPhone’s.

AdMob have also told the public that only 1% if iPod touch owners have download the 3.0 update compare to 44% of iPhone users that have currently download the new firmware update. That information is not 100% final but AdMob have based in on their results are based on the iPhone’s and touch’s that are connected to their Apps. But these results do show how quickly this update has become popular with the different users.

The all new 3.0 update does feature a lot potential with all the iPhone and iPod Touch users. Which includes the amazingly useful copy and paste tool they have updated. Also there is new pod cast controls and their all new ability to be able to shake the iPod to change the song.

For the full report head over to informationweek.com

Leave your views in the comments below.

With just 6 days to go until Fathers Day, 2009 we sons will now be looking on the Internet to see what the ideal gift will be for your father. Most fathers love gadgets, and with so many great gadgets to choose from on the Net, we are spoilt for choice, but what is the ideal gift.

We thought that we would put a few suggestions forward for you; we hope that you like them.

The first is this Polaroid Two - Digital Instant Camera, this is not your ordinary camera. This cool gadget allows you to take a picture and then print it on the fly. Much like a Polaroid, but in a digital format. This 5.0 mega pixel camera will have your image ready for you in about 40 seconds.

Our second choice is the Lazy Days Hammock, not exactly a gadget, but your father does deserve a rest occasionally. The metal frame is collapsible, and holds everything in, all of which fits into a nice carry bag.

We know how our fathers love to record things, so this Flip HD Digital Cameras is just perfect. The small camcorder is small enough to fit in your pocket, so you will always have it ready for that perfect moment.

Our last choice is the Vuzix iWear, this amazing eyewear allows you to watch movies and play games on a virtual big screen. This gadget is a must as you are immersed in the game that you are playing or the movie that you are watching.

For all the best gadgets for Father’s Day 2009, why not visit FireBox.com

As we struggle to get through this current recession, nothing helps you get through tough times as music does. A great way to do this is by making music yourself with this M-Audio Recording Studio Equipment. This package certainly is a great deal as it comes with a M-Audio 49-Key Key Studio, , M-Audio Torq Mixlab, M-Audio Music Producer Microphone and finally a Keystudio 25 Note Keyboard.

The 49-note velocity-sensitive USB keyboard is very easy to play and the Session software makes things easier, allowing you to play hundreds of sounds direct on to your PC on a PC recording studio. There is a massive library of instruments and sound loops, it is like having an entire band in your home.

The M-Audio Recording Studio Equipment comes with built-in studio quality effects; you can also mix songs in CD-quality. This certainly is the complete package when it comes to making music from just one device. Woot are currently offering the device for just $49.99

The thing that gets dirty the most in your home is the floor; this has to be one of the worst jobs that has to be done, so why not get yourself a cool gadget that will do the work for you. Check out the iRobot Roomba 535 Robotic Vacuum, which comes with Lighthouse Technology and a Self-Charging Home Base.

This cool robot will vacuum allergens, debris, dust, pet hair and much more from the carpet and hard floors efficiently. This is thanks to its counter rotating bristle and beater brush, which work together, much like a normal dustpan and brush would.

The sturdy bristle brush digs in deep into the carpet fibers to make sure that it picks up all those nasty things that live on and in your carpet. There is so much more to tell you about the iRobot Roomba 535 Robotic Vacuum, for all the information just visit Woot. They are also offering the gadget as their One Day, One Deal item for just $149.99.

If you are looking for a cheap and easy way to tone and strengthen the muscles on your upper body, then you should check out the Portable Spin Gym by Forbes Riley. The product states that it is portable, and it is not wrong, as it is small enough to be carried in your purse, briefcase or even your pocket.

The gadget comes fully assembled and is ready to use once you remove it from the box. The Spin Gym weighs less than one pound, but is able to produce over 20lbs of resistance per pull. Just a five-minute workout is all it takes to re-energize yourself.

The Spin Gym by Forbes Riley allows you to sculpt and tone your abdominals, arms, back, chest, shoulders and much more. The SpinGym comes with an additional strength cord, instruction and Training guide, “Anywhere in a Chair” workout DVD all in a neoprene carrying bag.

The SpinGym can be yours for just $29.95

There are so many times that you wished you had a small camcorder to film some great moments when you are out and about. Carrying a video camera around is not the answer as they are not easy to carry around all day, but a Pure Digital F360 Mino 60 Minute Camcorder is perfect.

We know that people will say that they have their cell phone, but they will not give you the quality that this Pure Digital F360 would give you. The camcorder offers up to 60 minutes of video recording thanks to its 2GB of flash storage.

The Built-in USB arm is just like a USB flash drive, just drag and drop your content to your computer. Shooting a video is very simply, it is just like taking a picture; this is great when you want to catch a perfect moment on video.

Woot are currently offering the Pure Digital F360 Mino 60 Minute Camcorder for just $89.99

The recession is causing so much stress, and one way to get rid of stress is by exercise, but you have to make certain that you do not overdo it. The best way to keep an eye on your body while exercising is to use this Pro-Form Precision Trainer XT Heart Rate Monitor with Chest Strap.

This device is fast, easy and accurate, so you know that you are always getting a true reading of your heart rate. The transmitter belt that comes included is used to count your heartbeat and then transmit that data to the watch.

The Pro-Form Precision Trainer XT Heart Rate Monitor Works with all Polar compatible exercise equipment. The watch can be wore on your writs, place on your bike or exercise machine. Woot are offering the Pro-Form Precision Trainer XT Heart Rate Monitor with Chest Strap for just $19.99.

For those of you who are lucky enough to have a pool you will still be feeling the pinch like everyone else, so you will want to find ways of saving money any way you can. Having a clean pool is essential, and the Circupool RJ45 45,000 Gallon Salt Water Pool Conversion System will do just that.

This Self-contained chlorine generator can be used with slightly salinated water (0.35% salt content, this will then pass through a electrolytic cell and will then produce chlorine gas. The chlorine gas prevents algae build up and also purifies your pool or spa.

Using the Circupool RJ45 45,000 Gallon Salt Water Pool Conversion System means that you will not have to keep visiting the store to purchase or handle chlorine. This system is capable of handling pools up to 45,000 gallons in size.

Woot are offering the Circupool RJ45 for just

It does not matter if we are in a recession as we are or if the economy is fine, we love the word free, so how would you like free-to-air Digital TV, well you can with the Sabrent TV-DGUSB USB 2.0 Digital HDTV Tuner ATSC/QAM. This cool device offers unencrypted Digital Cable TV.

This USB gadget uses 64-QAM and 256-QAM; this is the mandated modulation schemes in the U.S. for digital as standardized by the SCTE. The Sabrent TV-DGUSB USB 2.0 Digital HDTV Tuner will support up to 1920×1080i, which is not Full HDTV. There is also support for Dolby Digital AC3 Audio Output.

How cool is it to turn your normally boring PC into a DVR (Digital Video Recorder with this USB TV Tuner. Once set up you will be able to play back recordings in full original digital quality, as well as rewinds and fast forward live TV shows, you can even pause live TV.

Woot are currently offering the Sabrent TV-DGUSB USB 2.0 Digital HDTV Tuner ATSC/QAM for $29.99.

So you have your iPhone and wish to get more from it but you do not want to spend the earth, well check out this MyVu MA-0483 Solo Plus Personal Media Viewer - Universal Edition with its Patented SolidOptex® technology. This technology offers high quality optics and is lightweight and durable.

Watching video on the MyVu MA-0483 Solo Plus from your iPhone is so cool thanks to its QVGA that delivers 320 X 240 resolutions. How many devices will give you the chance to watch video in your peripheral vision.

When watching video content you also need great sound to match, and the noise reduction stereo headphones certainly do their job well. The battery will last up to four hours of viewing before they need recharging.

Woot are currently offering the MyVu MA-0483 Solo Plus Personal Media Viewer - Universal Edition for just $59.99.

Having the latest technology can become very expensive, and that is not good as we are in a recession. There are however, some great deals to be had on a number of cool gadgets, which should help to keep your bank happy, such as this iRobot Roomba 530 Robotic Vacuum with Virtual Wall and Self-Charging Home Base.

This device has a much lower price tag than normal as it is a refurbished unit, but if you would much prefer a new unit, then be prepared to spend a little extra. The iRobot Roomba 530 efficiently vacuums allergens, debris, dirt, dust and pet hairs from carpets and hard floors. The cleaner features counter rotating bristle brush and beater brush, this works a lot like a dustpan and broom.

The sturdy bristle brush can dig deep into the carpet fibers; the vacuum sucks large and small debris and stores it in its large bag-less bin. The vacuum is able to clean the whole floor getting right into the corners and into the edges, as well as under the furniture.

Woot have a great deal on a refurbished iRobot Roomba 530 Robotic Vacuum with Virtual Wall and Self-Charging Home Base, the cost is just $129.99.

It is not just the economic climate that we need to keep a close eye on; it is the climate outside as well. There are a number of ways that you can keep an eye on the weather; the coolest way is with this Thermor BW976 Bios Home Weather Station for PC with its USB Interface.

The weather comes complete with a Wind Sensor, Rain Sensor, Temperature Sensor, Transmitter, and PC Weather Analyzer Software. This cool set measures the indoor and outdoor environment conditions with the thermometer, rain gauge and wind sensor and will transmit data every 128 seconds to the home monitor.

The USB connection allows you to store the weather data on your PC or notebook, making it a great analytical weather tool. The PC Weather Analyzer software that comes included allows you to keep the stored data and compare it later. Woot are offering the Thermor BW976 BIOS Wireless Weather Station for just $59.99.

If you are an aspiring rockstar and you feel that all of the docks for your Apple iPod, Touch or iPhone do not fit in with your life, then how about Ion Audio’s Tailgater iPod dock. This cool looking sound system, which looks like a guitar amp, features a single-unit construction with amplifier, speakers, audio inputs and a dock for iPod all in one box.

This dock is a high-powered system with two-way speaker, and comes with a built-in battery, which will last up to eight hours. You can also plug the Tailgater into a power outlet and rock to your favorite tunes non-stop.

The dock has enhanced bass output, this helps to create a full and rich sound making it ideal for parties and other occasions. A microphone comes included with the dock; you can also plug in a guitar, keyboard or other audio source.

The Tailgater dock is available from Ion Audio and will cost $199

Here we have yet another great recession antidote for those of you who do not have much money to spare. We have to watch every bit we spend now, but that does not mean that we have to stop buying ourselves things altogether. The bargain that we have found for you is this Vector VEC438 FM and NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Flashlight.

There are two in the pack and come with a host of features. The Vector VEC438 FM and NOAA Weather Alert Radio offers automatic alert signals of all-hazard warnings including weather, civil, natural, technological and National emergencies.

The FM radio has the weather band and S.A.M.E (Specific Area Message Encoding) built-in. The radio also comes with a Built-in Dynamo hand-crank; this will recharge the rechargeable battery pack, which is needed to power both the radio and flashlight.

Woot currently have these 2 Vector VEC438 FM and NOAA Weather Alert Radio with Flashlight on offer for $19.99.

Times are very hard for most of us now, and we have to find ways of making our money stretch. That does not mean that we have to stop spending altogether, we just have to become cleverer at what we buy and when we buy it. Each day we will search for some great deals, which we will call a recession antidote. Our first is this Ashley Collection 2419-7 Protocol Keyring Breathalyzer.

As we work harder to make our money, we always need to go out and let our hair down, it is a great way of dealing with stress for some people, I would not know that, as I do not drink alcohol. For those of you who do worry that you could be over the limit, and not know if it is safe to drive home.

If I did drink I would always choose not to ever drive home, it is just not worth the risk. For those of you who feel that you have just had a little alcohol and worry if you are over the limit or not, then the Keyring Breathalyzer is ideal.

The device measures the amount of alcohol on your breath, this is done with its oxidized semiconductor that measures blood alcohol content (BAC) in seconds. All you need to do is blow in the sensor for around 3 seconds. The device will then report if f your BAC is low (less than .05%), borderline (.05% to .08%), or legally intoxicated (greater than .08%).

The device is available from Woot for just $9.99

Without being sexist, most guys always get the job of taking the trash out and at the same time most of us love gadgets. So how about combining our love for gadgets and this dirty job.

Enter the Speech-controlled trash can, which makes this job fun again (if it ever was in the first place). Engadget have posted a nice big photo of this gadget that was made by DIY-er Amnon.

You can view more details in the video below that shows the gadget in action, check it out and let us know what you think. Pointless or great fun?

We all understand to purchase more energy-efficient devices we have to spend just a few more dollars, so you will be shocked to know that a new light bulb has been developed and will cost a massive $119. For that price, the thing needs to be made from gold.

Times-Standard has said that the GeoBulb LED Light Bulb with is low watts usage and high price has been developed by a Humboldt County company called C. Crane Company, and are calling it “the best light bulb in the world.” The bulb uses just 7.5 watts and produces the equivalent of a 60-watt incandescent light bulb. The bulb has a lifespan of 30,000 hours, or 10 years.

C. Crane Company has been developing the GeoBulb LED Light Bulb for three years now, and is now ready for launch. The company hopes that this new bulb will help to encourage more developers to come up with more energy-efficient products.

The new bulb comes in a choice of three colors, cool, soft and warm. The company knows that the $119 price tag is a bit high and is looking to address it in the future.

Energy saving bulbs are the future and will be the only light bulbs available to is in a few years, as the traditional tungsten light bulbs are now being fazed out.

The Slanket is one of the most popular items for sale on the Prezzybox site. It was the most covetable item for Christmas 2008 as the world fell in love with the Slanket’s soft, cosy fleece and functional sleeves. Slankets were requested from Radio 1’s Greg James, Richard and Judy and Alan Titchmarsh and they loved them! The Kid’s Slanket has been just as popular with consistent high sales since the range’s introduction around Christmas time. Now, Prezzybox announce a new addition to the Slanket range.

The Travel Slanket combines comfort with convenience. A slightly smaller version to the full-size Slanket, the Travel Slanket will cover you snugly while in the car or on an aeroplane. It also comes with a fleecy travel bag for quick and easy storage.

While the Travel Slanket is ideal for travelling, it is also perfect for camping, festivals, picnics and so much more as Britain re-discovers the English countryside this summer.

Set to be another Prezzybox Best Seller, the Travel Slanket will retail for £24.99 and is available from May/June at Prezzybox.com