I’ve talked before about the need for extra beds in the event guests unexpectedly arrive. If you’re still on the lookout for a good inflatable bed that will work and still have that extra cool gadget factor, then consider getting the Aerobed Dual Chamber Double Bed. [Read more…]
A USB Charger That Leaches Power For You
Haven’t you guys noticed that we’re getting more and more reliant on our gadgets? We rely on our smart phones, tablets, computers and whatever else you use on a daily basis for many important tasks. But our gadgets are not “immortal” so to speak. They need power to run. I’m pretty sure you guys have experienced seeing that red blinking light on your device that indicates your gadget is about to die but you have a desperate use for it. [Read more…]
Turn your Apple Device into an Oscilloscope
Apple’s devices are so versatile that manufacturers keep thinking of various things to attach to it. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone actually thinks up of a way to attach a coffee machine to an iPad or iPhone. Before that glorious day arrives though we can just ogle right now over an oscilloscope that attaches to your Apple device. [Read more…]
Need a Hug? Get the Sense-Roid!
Are you the kind of person who thinks that you have to always show your tough side no matter what? You know, those people seem to be insensitive and uncaring, but in reality, are actually human beings who also need some tender care. Some of these are lucky enough to have other people to come home to – people who love them and meet their emotional needs. At the other end of the spectrum, there really are people who might not have anyone to turn to when they need a sympathetic ear – or a warm hug.
This is where Japanese inventors will not fail the whole world. One of the latest quirky gadgets to have come from the Land of the Rising Sun – the Sense-Roid.
It doesn’t take much imagination to figure out what the Sense-Roid does based on that image, does it? The Sense-Roids is a “hug yourself gadget”, and it does what it says on the tin. For people who need a hug (and we all need one every now and then!) and don’t have anyone to help out with it, the Sense-Roid will do the job.
This gadget was developed by a group from University of Electro-Communications and even won the top prize at IVRC 2010. The Sense-Roid system is composed of a mannequin (or something which looks like a mannequin) and a jacket. Both mannequin and jacket are hooked up with all sorts of tactile sensors, which tells the system if a user needs a hug. That is, when the owner of the Sense-Roid initiates a hug.
When this happens, the sensors activate muscle-like devices in the jacket, giving the user the sensation that he is being hugged back. More than hugging, Sense-Roid can also rub your back and even give a massage. The trick is to give the device input that you want to be done back to you.
Weird – there is no doubt about that, but I won’t be surprised if the Sense-Roid does not get its own circle of followers. Come to think of it, this is not as weird as that Kiss Transmission Device I wrote about.
Here’s a video of how the Sense-Roid works.
Via Japan Probe
Listen To your Jams Even While Swimming
Let’s face it. Working out is a chore. If not for the fact that exercising brings good benefits for your body we won’t even be bothered to stand up from our sofas. It’s a good thing that we can reduce the tedium of workouts by bringing our favorite tunes and listening to it while using the treadmill or lifting weights. But what will you do if your favorite workout routine is doing laps at the local YMCA? Swimming is a really good workout but it does get boring if you do lap after lap without some form of entertainment. [Read more…]
Demolish The Competition with The Razer Nostromo
Athletes rely on their immense talents to excel in the sports they participate in. These athletes practice and devote their time on the sport so that they can improve on their strengths and eliminate their weaknesses. But even the best athletes still need to rely on equipment so that they can perform at their optimum best. It’s the same thing with gamers. Hardcore gamers will invest lots of man hours playing a game so they can hone their skills but even then, good equipment will give them an advantage over their opponents. [Read more…]
AKG K3003 Headphones
Audiophiles have their particular standards when it comes to what captures their passion most. I have always loved music, and my entire life, there has always been music in the background. (Now, whether the music was imagined in my head or it was actually streaming through speakers of one kind or another is debatable.)
Recently, I have been introduced to audio equipment that upped the level of my listening. I am a far cry from being a hardcore audiophile – I wouldn’t even dare claim that I am one, but I now accept the need to shell out a few more bucks (okay, maybe more than a few bucks) to get really good sound out of headphones, earbuds, or speakers.
Then I saw the AKG K3003 Headphones on Colette. ((Source)) I should have known better than to allow myself to want a pair when I knew that the headphones are being sold by Colette, but hardheaded me, I checked it out anyway.
At first glance, once can’t deny that the headphones do look nice. Having a propensity for things that have a brushed steel finish, I don’t find much that is not to like with the AKG K3003 Headphones. These babies are handmade and were developed using new technology that improves the sound that comes out of them. The headphones are supposed to provide listeners with totally undistracted listening, thanks to “sealing out most ambient sounds”. That sounds like noise canceling earphones to me, yes? The AKG K3003 Headphones also has an in-line mic and volume control, so they can be used with your favorite mobile phone.
I think that the most interesting things about these earphones are the design details, though – brushed stainless housing, steel remote face, steel “Y” connector, rubberized upper cable, and cloth lower cable. And the box. Oh my, what a box!
All those things being considered, I still would say that I want one. That does not mean that I will get one, though. Not now. Not in the future. Not even if I won the lottery and had €1000 ($1187.71) to spare – because that is how much this thing costs!!! Oh, the dollar value is VAT exclusive, by the way, so at the end of the day, you need $1420.50. As much as I want a pair, I think Sennheiser is more than good enough for me.
A Bicycle Bell That Means To Be Heard
Bicycles nowadays are so high tech. You deal with different metal alloys for the frame, different technologies for the moving parts of the bicycle – even the seats and handlebars are all products of new technology. The only thing that seems to have been left behind has been the bicycle bell. That is until the Record Your Own Bicycle Bell. [Read more…]
A Wall Plug with USB Built In
Charging used to be so different before USB arrived. Your various gadgets all have their own chargers and each charger terminates with an A/C plug that you insert to your electrical socket. But post-USB, more and more devices are relying on the USB jack as the sole means of charging said devices. [Read more…]
A Remote Control That’s Magic!
Harry Potter changed young adult fiction when it came out. Let’s face it, JK Rowling may not be the most erudite writer on the planet, but she certainly has a great imagination – one that she successfully put on paper and has captured the imagination of both young and old alike. That’s quite an accomplishment, if you ask me. [Read more…]
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