Turn Your iPod Into A Remote For Your Home

Here’s an app for iPhone that makes your home smarter. Many people have dreamed of automating their house, but it has always been an expensive proposition. Now anybody can do it for a reasonable price, thanks to DIY software like Cinemar’s Mainlobby.

Control security, lighting, heating etc. Pretty useful app.

[Gadget Venue] VIA [Slippery Brick]

Remote Controlled Metal Detector Car

It's about time somebody combined metal detection with RC cars. This will make it easy to find that gold I've been meaning to dig up. It will beep when in proximity of metallic objects. Have fun and hopefully find some loot at the same time. $80.

[Geekologie] VIA [Ubergizmo]

Doctor Who R/C K9 Robot Dog Companion

Now you can own a 1/4 Scale R/C replica of the greatest robot dog ever from Doctor Who! He does just about anything that the real robot dog can do. He can speak 7 different phrases, has an extendable Nose Blaster(Which has blaster firing sound effects), a removable side panel as well as lights in side panel and on back. His ears even wiggle when he moves and of course his eye unit lights up. He also uses 4 AA and a 9V. He'll cost you $59.99. Money well spent.

[Think Geek] VIA [7Gadgets]

The Robo Hopper: Asimo Takes To The Air

I have always wished that there were tiny little Asimos flying around in the air. It's something that has been lacking in my life. Thanks to Kyosho’s Robo Hopper, I can rest easy knowing that the robot invasion is right on schedule. The little guy is operated like any RC helicopter and comes with a Playstation-type 2.4GHz 2-channel transmitter controller that runs on 4 alkaline batteries. He will be available in Japan and online by December for $90.

[Product Page] VIA [Slippery Brick]