Pretty much every gadget that could possibly be tied into Tron: Legacy has already been tied into that film… a library of tat comprising every gizmo from glowing Tron controll

ers to Tron mice to real-life Tron lightcycles and more.

How about a new Tron watch to go on top of all the other stuff? Granted, this Tron watch is just a concept made by designer Abhinav Dapke, but we certainly like it a lot more than the Tokyo Flashdesign that was floating out there back in October. This really looks like the sort of time piece you’d use on the grid.

As usual for this style of watch, the way you tell time is unconventional: while the band will easily tell you what hour it is, you’ll have to count hexagons to figure out which five minute period during that hour you’re currently inhabiting… kind of a pain when you’re squinting at your watch in the middle of the night, trying to figure out how much longer you get to sleep.

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Those of you enthused by the recent spat of new fighting games, we’re talking Street Fighter IV andBlazBlue, will be pleased to know another much-loved fighting series is making a return.

Namco designer Daishi Odashima created a Twitter account on Christmas Day to announce to the world that a new game is in development. The tweet simply said:

SC is BACK! Get ready, fans!

It was also backed up with an image that showed Daishi holding a pen over the easily-recognizable Soul Calbur sword.

Here’s hoping for a return by the series on a par with what Capcom has achieved with Street Fighter IV.

I still remember countless nights playing the original Soul Calibur on Dreamcast. I’m hoping for more of the same, but using the full power of the PS3 or 360.

Smartfish’s Engage keyboard, which we’ve heard about a number of times over the past two years, is finally available for sale. The company is billing the keyboard as ”the world’s first intelligent keyboard that prevents Repetitive Stress Injury”. It does this using “a patented motion system that studies your typing frequency and subtly changes your hand and wrist position while you work.”

I know what you’re thinking: “Huh?” This will help:

The patented “ErgoMotion” technology adjusts the keyboard as you type in order to reduce the risk of RSI. As you can see from the video the changes are subtle, so we are only talking about a few degrees of tilt or rotation of the keyboard halves. It determines how and when to move based on your typing frequency (though it’s not clear whether they mean how often you type or if your are, say, using the number pad a lot). The minor change in hand position decreases the likelihood of repetitive stress injury

HobbyWarehouse.com carries a huge inventory of model (RC) Trains for you. Find the Model train you have always wanted today. If you need any accessories to help enhance or upgrade HO, O, N Train sets, you’re in the right place! You can find anything that you will need to improve and enhance your model vehicles here, from train track to complete sets!

A Sticky Solution To The Problem…

Apple’s mobile devices can be great for games, but the lack of actual buttons or analog sticks can be a real pain. Fling’s iPad Joystick is looking to fix that.

It’s a thumbstick that you stick to the iPad’s screen with a suction pad, turning it into a joystick for the device. It still doesn’t solve the problem if accessorising - namely, you shouldn’t need to lug stuff around with you to play portable games with - but those using emulators or playing certain arcade titles may appreciate the surely finer controls.

The iPad Joystick goes on sale later this week.

Their Menu Inside a Periodic Table

What’s more nerdy? The fact that the restaurant is called the Miracle of Science Bar & Grill or that their menu is re-fashioned into a Periodic Table or that I really want to take a road trip to eat there?

The Miracle of Science Bar & Grill is in Cambridge, MA and wait, I’m going out on a limb here, probably a hotbed for the MIT crowd. Yelp seems to find the joint pretty decent (the bouncer was reading Plato’s Republic, the skewers are delicious) so when the weather warms up, you will find me there. I’ll take a B2, Tc, and G, please.

Best Buy’s new ‘Buy Back’ program to launch January 5th for phones, laptops, tablets, and TVs

One of our trusted Best Buy sources has come through with several documents that provide additional details on the retailer’s new Buy Back program. The new protection plan, which allows consumers to sell back their devices for a percentage of the its original MSRP, will launch covering phones, laptops, netbooks, tablets, and TVs priced under $5,000 on January 5th; the service will be expanded to “other product categories” sometime during fiscal year 2012. To heighten awareness, commercials and advertisements will begin hitting the airwaves and print media beginning on February 6th.

The pricing structure for television “buy backs” will vary from that of computers, tablets, and smartphones. TVs under 6 months old can be turned in for 50% of the original full-retail price; 6 to 12 months, 40%; 12 to 18 months, 30%; 18 to 24 months, 20%; and 10% during the third and fourth years of ownership.

All “buy backs” will be issued in the form of Best Buy gift cards and the company is positioning the program to its sales staff as “protection against obsolescence.” Hit the jump to see a few more images and be sure to let us know what you think.

Snow Cycle

Based on a mid-century Austrian design, the Snow Cycle ($1,950) is just the thing to liven up your next trip to the slopes. It features powder-coated galvanized steel frame, a unique front elastomer/spring suspension, an adjustable t-bar steering column, a padded saddle with leaf spring cushioning, adjustable-binding, mini skis for your feet, and the ability to reach a top speed that’s probably way faster than you need to be going

Porsche Design Bobsleigh

Judging by the piles of snow visible from the windows of Uncrate HQ, it’s officially acceptable to begin shopping for winter toys — and the Porsche Design Bobsleigh (£170; roughly $265) is near the top of our list. As a more affordable alternative to Porsche’s Aluminum Sled, the Bobsleigh features a more aggressive design, a low center of gravity for ease of steering, superior directional stability, and an included carrying bag. Just go easy on the non-caloric, silicon-based kitchen lubricant.

Eton Raptor

Whether you’re planning a camping trip — brrrr! — or just worried about losing power, the Eton Raptor ($TBA) can keep you informed. It features a AM/FM/WB digital radio, 10 station presets, a digital clock display with alarm, a chronograph, an altimeter, barometer, and compass, an auxiliary audio input, an 1800mAh rechargeable battery, an LED flashlight, a solar panel for charging, and a bottle opener, all packed into a slender, splashproof carabiner body. Just think of it as your digital Swiss Army knife.

ColdAvenger

If you’re planning on training up for Winter X Games 15, do yourself a favor and protect your face and respiratory tract with the ColdAvenger ($50-$60). This advanced cold weather mask employs a patent-pending ventilation design to mix inhaled cold air with exhaled warm air, keeping the temperature inside the mask up to 40º to 60ºF warmer than the outdoors, while still allowing for easy breathing during exertion and keeping your face dry. Sure, you’ll look a little like a Star Wars extra while wearing it, but that’s a small price to pay for warmth.