Because of their compact size and light-weight designs, video-capable smartphones and pocket-friendly camcorders can be rather difficult to keep steady when filming. But that won’t be an issue any longer since Steadicam-Tiffen, the company that pretty much wrote the book on camera stabilization, has revealed their new Smoothee stabilizing device initially designed for the iPhone 3GS, the Droid and the Flip. Now in order to use one of the devices with the Smoothee you have to place them in a special case, but besides providing a quick-release mount, the cases are actually

Cisco is set to roll out an all new Wi-Fi-enabled Flip digital camcorder sometime in the first half of next year onwards, taking advantage of Cisco's own networking technology ever since it brought Pure Digital under its wings via a multi-million dollar deal earlier this year. There is very little word on specifications concerning this camcorder, but we do know that it will come with a large display that can slide open to reveal both record and menu buttons underneath. You won't get touchscreen functionality with this though, which is

Flip cameras are all the rage and have been for the last year or two. And rumor has it that they have a new feature in the works. Your old buddy Wi-Fi.It’s just a rumor, but it makes sense to have Wi-Fi on a convenient camera like the Flip so you can upload videos to YouTube or elsewhere. Plus you would probably be able to watch other videos on it as well. At any rate, they had better add new features if they want to compete. So we think this one is very likely to be true.We shall see.[TFTS]

Folks looking for a camcorder will want to check out the new Flip MinoHD camcorder, which is going for $229. It boasts 2-hours of recording time, and a high-resolution display for playback purposes. Other features include 8GB of internal memory, recording resolutions up to 1,280 x 720, an omni-directional microphone, built-in speaker, HDMI output and 2x digital zoom. Doesn’t sound too shabby, does it? It also comes bundled with FlipShare, which allows users to upload videos directly to their Facebook account sans a computer.

Those of you in the market for a new pocket camcorder can now check out the new Flip MinoHD camcorder for $229. It sports a new design and will provide 2-hours of recording time, with a high-resolution display for playback. Some other features include 8GB of internal memory, recording resolutions up to 1,280 x 720, an omni-directional microphone, built-in speaker, HDMI output and 2x digital zoom. Not too bad for the price. It comes bundled with FlipShare, which lets you upload videos directly to Facebook without a computer, which is pretty handy.[Coolest-Gadgets]

The Flip Video has been pretty successful since its launch, and now we have an accessory for it that just made an appearance on the FCC where it is known as the Flip Video Remote. It will come in an extremely simple-looking design without much fanfare, although we're not too sure just what the main idea for this device would be. Guess time would solve all things in this case.

The Laptop Flip is a 2-in-1 space saver and riser for your laptop computer.  Now you can store your laptop in the vertical position when not in use creating additional space on your desktop.  In use, the the Laptop Flip raises the back of your laptop by 1.25" improving your viewing and typing angle and increasing ventilation.  No other computer accessory offers these beneficial features all in one. Made of lightweight acrylic with a non-skid rubber surface and small enough to carry with you. View

The Motorola H17 is the company’s smallest flip Bluetooth headset so far. Measuring 54mm x 17mm x 10mm, the headset adopts an easy-to use RapidConnect on-off switch allowing you to flip open the microphone for calls, and fold when you are finished talking. The device also adopts CrystalTalk dual microphone noise cancellation technology and Wind Resistance (up to 5mph) to provide crystal clear phone conversation. The Motorola H17 is expected to be available in multiple markets beginning in Q3 2009. No word on pricing at this time. [Motorola]

On Monday Google released a new online service to the public called Fast Flip on the companies experimental Google Labs site. The new tool is designed to allow users to see full pages of different magazines and newspapers more as if they were physically viewing them by allowing them to flip through the pages, which it kind of does.The Fast Flip page is laid out into into sections of popularity, topics and even some particular sources. Static images of the pages of different articles are then shown for the section you are looking for that you can click on. Clicking them shows a

Having been a huge hit in America, the original Flip never managed to gain much of a foothold this side of the pond. Touted as the iPod of digital camcorders, it was designed with ease-of-use as a priority, even over video quality and product size.We were less than impressed with its original incarnation, and matters weren't helped when Creative's better - and cheaper - Vado was released around the same time.Somewhat inevitably, Flip has released an upgraded version of its camcorder. The Flip Video Ultra HD boasts high-definition recording, 8GB of internal flash memory, an