While not exactly tech toys, We are all gaga over the power squids that are finding their way to store shelves near you.   These have separate plugs to deal with all the power bricks that our gadgets use.  Why didn’t someone create this years ago? 

This item has earned a honored place in our electronics travel bag.

There are two main choices - the cheaper extension cord modules for around $15.00 or the the ones with built in surge protector for around $70.00 Different retailers have units to match their color schemes, like white and red or yellow and black or all black.

Microsoft finally got the living room right with the Media Center 2005. Here is a screen shot of the interface that can be controlled from the couch via a TV like remote control.