The changes being brought about by technology has been getting faster with new gadgets and innovations being introduced to the public constantly. Because of this, certain “old” technologies are falling by the wayside and slowly becoming obsolete. [Read more…]
Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Kaldi
Coffee has become a part of our daily ritual. We drink it as a pick-me-up when we wake up in the morning or when we want to take a break. There are even people whose philosophy is that a day is never complete without having drank a nice cup of coffee. [Read more…]
Clothes that charge your gadgets
Is there such a thing as a fashion-forward gadget geek? Seems kind of far fetched to me, but if you’re one of these rare animals then you should be checking out the clothes being offered by a company called Silvr Lining. [Read more…]
Umbrella pole light and iPod dock
With summer in full swing, expect to see gadgets that carry functionalities that will be of maximum use to people who want to stay outside now that the weather is warm. One of the more versatile and, frankly, clever gadgets I’ve seen that definitely spell S-U-M-M-E-R is the Umbrella Pole iPod Dock and Light. [Read more…]
Flashing LED Shoelaces
This thing about LED lighting has been around for a while, and the interest in LEDs continue. Short for light emitting diodes, LEDs have become a staple in many lighting fixtures. Not only are they relatively affordable, but they have a long life as well. More so, they are available in a wide array of colors, making them the perfect choice for those who like to live a multi-colored life, so to speak.
And speaking of LED and fun, here is THE must-have “gadget” of the week: LED shoelaces flash on and off. How cool is that?
Off the top of my head, I can already imagine countless situations where these shoelaces can come in handy. If you’re stuck in the middle of nowhere and you have no emergency flares – your LED shoelaces can take their place. If the power goes out in your cramped apartment and you don’t have a flashlight or candles – your LED shoelaces can help you see well enough to move around.
For more mundane purposes, I suppose the LED laces can be useful if you jog on the streets at night. There is no way that motorists will miss you then! Also, try walking into a bar, club, pub, or wherever it is that you like going to, with these laces on full power (not that much power is required). You’ll either get thrown out or hailed as the coolest person for the night.
Naturally, the shoelaces are sold per pair, at $4.97 each pair. Important details that you might want to know before ordering yours:
- Length/Diameter: 800×2.8 mm
- LED color: Red
- Flashing mode/speed can be controlled
- Battery: 3V/230mAh
- Weight: 95 g
One thing that they can improve on is the availability of other colors. It’s not like there is a lack of LED colors out there. As for the battery, it is kept safe as the packaging is waterproof. It’s lifespan is approximately 30 hours for continuous light and 70 hours for flashing mode. And don’t worry – the battery is replaceable so you don’t need to buy a new pair of shoelaces.
Get a pair (or several, and get a discount) from Ever Buying.
The World’s Smallest 3D Printer
3D printing is all the craze today, with many samples of what can be done with this new way of printing attracting people from all over the world. When I first heard of 3D printing, I was not totally hooked. I think I might even have dismissed it as being a mere fad. I couldn’t have been more wrong!
From edible bones to miniature copies of yourself to little models of self-propelling sculptures – all these things have been printed in 3D, and it doesn’t seem that the popularity is going to wane anytime soon. If anything, it looks like 3D printing is only going to become more popular in the future.
In fact, there is now a gadget that might just make 3D printing more accessible to the average person. A bunch of guys from the Vienna Institute of Technology have created what they call the world’s smallest 3D printer. More than the size factor, though, the 3D printer is supposed to be within the financial reach of many individuals.
In spite of its small size, the 3D printer holds a lot of promise. It works by utilizing a special kind of resin that hardens when it comes in contact with an intense beam of light. This means that this 3D printer can create objects that will withstand relatively high pressure, while at the same time allow for intricate designs. What more can one ask for, really?
It is easy to imagine all the potential things that one can create with this kind of printer. Let’s say you have a piece of art that you want to turn into a sculpture. This 3D printer can easily produce a gift for you. If you’re the artsy type who creates your own jewelry and/or accessories, you can even use the 3D printer to make your earrings or pendant for a posh night out! The possibilities are endless, really, and with the 3D printer being the size of a milk carton, it can be carried practically anywhere. At 3.3 pounds, even the smallest person will be able to carry the printer around.
Of course, small things come at a price. Still, considering everything else, $1,700 seems to be a fairly reasonable amount to charge for something that can produce so many things. More so, the creators say that the price is only a ballpark figure. If the demand goes up, the price might just go down. If anything, just imagine all the fun that you can have if you have one of these at your disposal!
Via Popsci
The MIT SOFT Rocker
Rocking chairs have never gone out of fashion, although one almost always thinks of their grandma when these comfy chairs are mentioned. Then again, you see all sorts of rocking chairs these days, and many of them your grandma would never think of buying!
Now a group of geniuses from MIT have created the rocking chair of the future. Dubbed the MIT SOFT Rocker, it is more than your ordinary rocking chair. It can function as an outdoor lounge, and it can even recharge your plethora of gadgets!
The best thing about the SOFT Rocker is that it does not need to be plugged in to provide you the juice that you need. It has a built-in array of solar panels at the top, which will soak up all of the sun’s rays. At the end of the day, you will have your own light and still be able to charge whatever device you have that is running low on power.
More than using the sun’s rays to power up, the SOFT Rocker also makes use of kinetic movement. As you shift and change your position, this piece of furniture also takes your movements into consideration by “using the human power of balance to create an interactive 1.5 axis 35 watt solar tracking system.” The Rocker does this courtesy of an “interactive real time energy feedback loop.”
The SOFT Rocker has a 12 ampere-hour battery that stores the charge that it collects from the sun, and you can charge devices via USB connection. The furniture is made of soft wood panels as well as a robotic arm.
I can already imagine having one of these in the balcony (if it fits), soaking in the warm tropical sun, and traveling the world via the Internet. Or maybe reading a book while listening to music coming from the iPod. No matter which I angle I look, this Rocker seems to be the perfect piece of outdoor furniture. Unless you live in Antartica.
Seriously, it really is a genius design, something which will probably have a place in the trendiest of lawns. And while there are no details as to the production date, pricing, and release, it looks like this concept is actually going to be more than a concept.
Via ARTS AT MIT
The Fanbrella Is What I Need
Where I live, things are starting to heat up – literally. We’re right smack in the middle of summer, and if I am not mistaken, it is one of the hottest summers in history. Even if you are inside the house, you melt because of the heat. Go out in the sun, and you will definitely not be able to stand it for a long time. Thank God for air conditioning – and the Fanbrella.
This gadget is not a totally new concept, but it is perfectly executed for people who are in hot climates. Manufactured by Hammacher, this umbrella will do more than shield you from getting hit directly by the sun’s hot rays. The Fanbrella is more than the normal umbrella because its canopy has built-in UV protection – UPF 50+. Your dermatologist may require you to use creams to protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays, but using an umbrella with UV protection is even better!
That’s not the best thing about the Fanbrella, though. More than having UV protection, you also get a built-in fan right under the canopy! Talk about a cool umbrella – and again, I speak literally. The fan has three blades and can be activated by a button that is found at the bottom of the handle. The fan rotates at 650 rpm (maximum), which will ensure a decent breeze flowing down on you. People living in the tropics will definitely know and appreciate how much of a difference this little fan can make.
You will need six AA batteries to power the fan. The downside is that one set of batteries will last only 5.5 hours if the fan is turned on continuously. That may seem long enough but if you are planning to spend the entire day outside, you may want to bring along an extra set of batteries.
To get your hands on the Fanbrella, visit the product page on Hammacher.
Wet Circuits Waterproof Power Strip
How many power strips do you have at home? If you’re like me, then you have one too many. Then again, if you think about it, you can never have enough power strips if you have a plethora of gadgets at home. It is also a good idea to have a portable power strip that you can take with you when you go hang out at your favorite coffee shop. Trust me – the “neighbors” will love you for it when there is only one power outlet nearby.
There is, of course, the issue of power strips getting wet for one reason or another. Even if you’re not a klutz, one can’t help accidents from happening at times. That glass of water (or whatever beverage you normally drink) can always tip over, getting everything around it wet. Parties are a pain in the neck in this regard as well. And well, if you have a power strip with you at the cafe, the chances of spilling drinks might just be higher.
Truth be told, there are already many issues facing power strips – especially if you have them all over the place. If you have kids, you want the power strip to be fail proof so that the kids won’t accidentally stick their fingers in the sockets. There’s overheating. There’s the issue of power surges.
Here’s a gadget that can take care of all these worries – the Waterproof Power Strip from Wet Circuits. The name says it all, really. Many power strips out there have mechanisms that will protect you from common issues like children, overheating, power surges. With this new power strip, though, you can also rest assured that if you spill a glass or two of liquid, the strip will remain safe for use.
How does it work? Say you accidentally knock over that mug of coffee and spill its contents all over the floor – and the power strip. What happens then is that the power strip minimizes the flow of electricity. The benefits of this action are two-fold.
One, whatever is plugged in continues to work. Two, you are protected from the painful – and harmful, of course – effects of being electrocuted.
The Wet Circuits Waterproof Power Strip is perfect not only for indoor use but also for outdoors. Slight rain and snow will not be a problem because the strip is designed to work under these conditions! Now just don’t push your luck and use it underwater, too!
For added fun, check out this video of the power strip in action. The model may not be convincing, but you get the idea, don’t you?
Get yours for $70 (with money back guarantee) at Wet Circuits.
H2O-Powered Shower Radio
Don’t you just love singing to your favorite tunes while you’re in the shower? Come on, admit it – this is one guilty pleasure that most people have. If you live alone, then your secret is safe. Otherwise, you have probably heard some feedback about your musical habits while going about your daily hygiene rituals.
I don’t know about you, but I know that my singing skills would probably improve a hundredfold if I had a music player inside the shower without me having to worry about it going bonkers due to the steam and moisture. Of course, there are a lot of choices for shower radios – hence my strong belief that people do love singing in the shower. Still, don’t you just hate it when the batteries die on you just as you’re belting out the chorus of Bohemian Rhapsody?
Enter the H2O-Powered Shower Radio. ((Get it from Firebox for $56))
This nifty gadget might very well be the practice tool that will help you become the next American Idol (or the Idol of whatever country you are in), but it does more than that! What makes it stand out from your run-of-the-mill shower radio is the fact that it runs purely on water power. You got that right – it does not need batteries with lots of “bad” things for the environment. All that you need to do is to hook it up to the shower hose and the water running through the device will provide the power that it needs to give you all the FM radio goodness that you want.
Shower music + reduced carbon footprint. What more can you ask for?
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