We've seen a lot of news recently about PC-based karaoke services. Here's a new device that returns karaoke to its proper home, the bar. Using this high-speed wireless controller, which will be available in Japan this fall, karaoke enthusiasts can search thousands of songs in four languages by artist, title or category and save their favorites. They can also use the touch screen to view promotional videos and sports scores and - best of all - to order food and drink from the bar. The controller is waterproof, protecting it from fans who sing under the influence.

The controller, called the Kyoku-NAVI, is the result of a collaboration between Xing, a subsidiary of Brother, and IBM.