Star Trek fans, here's something you might get a hoot out of: NASA has developed its own Tricorder. Ok, it's not exactly like the Tricorder, but it could be its ancestor. Details in the full article.

If your strumming hand for Guitar Hero is becoming a bit worse for wear, then good news: Ben Heck, modder of all that is next-gen, has come up with a way to make your foot do all the work instead. Introducing Ben Heckendorn's own brand of pedal controllers, a peripheral that lets you strum and whammy with the merest movement of your foot. All the details in the full article.

Who say you have to spring those extra bucks just to buy a new camera, or an equally expensive accessory? We're letting the readers know about a firmware upgrade that'll let them unlock several new features for certain models of Canon's digital cameras. Details are available in the full article.

"It must be the shoes," as some would say to explain something extraordinary. In the case of VectraSense Technologies, however, that just might be the case. The company has launched what is called the Verb For Shoe "Smart Shoe Experience" - high-tech footwear. More on that in the full article after the jump.

For those of us who can't seem to find enough time to water our plants, here's an alternative: the iPhone-controlled robotic watering can, a gadget that will moisturize any plants you may have with a simple tilt of your next-gen communication device. Truly, technology does make life easier, and the menial tasks just a bit more effortless. The video and the details in the full article, so prepare to welcome our soon-to-be iPhone overlords.

If you frequent our Gadgets blog, you're probably a gadgetphile. If so, you might get a kick out of this new gadget from Yanko Design. It's supposed to be an electronic plant you can practice your green thumb on, but for us it's a gadget that's just too geeky to pass up. Check it out by following the "read more" link below.

If you're the type of person who likes being with the three Ss (that's sun, surf, and sand), then you might want to capture fun-filled moments with SeaLife's latest waterproof offering. Having the DC800 underwater digital camera, you can take snapshots of the wonders found in the deep blue. Get to know more about this gadget in the full article.

Air bags, coupled with other safety precautions such as seat belts, can save motorists' lives. Thing is, air bags are usually installed on the insides of vehicles. Dutch cyclists, however, are asking that air bags also be installed on the outside of cars - specifically on the hood. Find out why in the full article after the jump.

Cameras, much like everything in technology, is getting smaller and smaller. So small, in fact, that you might not be able to see them until it's too late. Such is the case with Digital Cowboy's latest little baby, the DVR-BP, a spy pen camcorder that not only records, but also writes. Check it out in the full article, to see just what you can use if your last name is Bond and you have a awesome car in the garage.

If you're a fan of Google's Picasa Web Albums and you're trigger happy with your camera, you'd love this new camera from Panasonic. This gadget directly uploads your photos to Picasa straight from your camera. Details in the full article.