New York hasn't been able to shake off a long-running heat wave, but the technology displayed at a recent Holiday Gift Guide Media Event in the city offered journalists a peek at some cool high-tech hopefuls that may catch the eye of the buying public come the winter-holiday shopping season. Though many of the products on show are available now, others are still months away from endangering your credit card. The event was organized by AdVance Public Relations and Gift List Media.Following are some of the most interesting products spotted at the holiday-gear preview. For a slideshow summary of the products here, see "Sneak Peek at Hot High-Tech Gadgets for the 2010 Holiday Season." Verbatim Wallet DrivePortable hard drives are usually dull devices, and would hardly pass as conversation starters. Verbatim's stylish Wallet Drive, with its stitched leather casing, just might turn some heads. With only a small socket for a USB cable giving away its true identity, the Wallet Drive, … [Read more...] about Hot Gadget Preview for the 2010 Holiday Season