Ambient has been making some pretty tech savvy gadgets - and we’re fans. The Scorecast monitors baseball game scores, team schedules, and division standings. Scores update every half inning and extra-inning plays are included. Runs, hit, errors - all included. You can even use the toggle button to switch to other games. Perfect for somewhere with no access to a computer - or if you don’t want ESPN.com open on your desktop all day. No PC or internet connection required. From what we’ve seen - no subscription required - just plug it in and customize your team preferences. Possible locations beyond desk? Kitchen, locker, boat, bedside table, bathroom…. Football Scorecast also available. $100. BUY

For a change, we’re highlighting something free. Who doesn’t like free? Mandolux is an online desktop art resource that we think is worthy of mentioning. The site offers artistic photographs as backgrounds for computers - and even offers them split for multiple monitors if you have them. All common screen sizes are below each image. You can even shrink them down for iPhone backgrounds, if you’re graphically inclined. Head on over and click “previous” to go through all prior art. $0. CLICK