The TALKING DESKTOP CALCULATOR is the hottest new invention in audio chip technology. A person in talk with his accountants can let the whole room know what entries he is making and what the results were; a clear English-speaking female voice announces every keystroke , so it verifies everything you do. Talk about fail-safe calculations! There’s a 10-digit LCD display, voice volume control and shutoff, time and date display, and a clock with an alarm that gives you a verbal reminder or sounds musically if you like (there’s a selection of 15 tuneful melodies). It’s a great teaching tool for young children—and what a terrific gift for the vision impaired! A folding pocket-sized version of the 10-digit talking calculator has all the same features, with room for a favorite photo.

This SIMPLE HANDHELD "EMOTION READER" uses scientific principles to analyze a "profile" of someone’s voice and measures stress levels and conflict. So when your daughter calls you on your cell phone to tell you she’s baby-sitting for a neighbor, you’ll know if she’s out with her friends beyond curfew. You can also discover whether a salesman or business affiliate is telling you the truth, or check your own voice before an important interview. The results can’t be validated as legal evidence in a court of law, but you can get a decided advantage before any transaction. Voice measurements include the actual words spoken; the unique elements in every voice; the expressions used; and the levels of excitement, conflict and stress, among others. The LCD displays 9 levels from "truth" to "false statement," and 9 levels of stress. You can use it in handheld mode or with a cell phone.

In its sleek new design, the PEN CAM PLUS has all the features of the ultimate spy camera, and even more. It still outperforms many full-size digital cameras, lets you take high quality pictures in digital camera mode, create your own mini-movie with the digital camcorder and use the PC mode to broadcast live footage on the Web. Here’s what’s new: 64 MB SDRAM instead of 16 MB; 80-image storage capacity instead of 20; a slim, futuristic look and a brand new price.