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BoostApak lets a child carry his or her own booster seat
Posted by admin in Car Gadgets on March 8th, 2010
One of the first thing that any parent learns is how to set up a booster seat, and how to plan when your toddlers have to move from car to car. Unfortunately, most booster seats are hard and bulky, and not easy to shift around at all. I once had to take a rental car back with my son in it, and then had to walk home holding the booster seat. I’ve had more pleasant walks.
Fortunately, BoostApak have not only figured out a way to fold up a booster chair into a convenient backpack, and they have designed it so the child is the beast of burden for it. I suppose that “beast of burden” is a cruel term, but considering that most parents get the job of carrying way too many things, it is good that the BoostApak has made their device to be put on little kids’ backs. There are times when kids actually want to help out their parents, and this would be a good way to get them involved.
The BoostApak is designed to ergonomically fit, or “to protect growing spines and encourage better posture”. It is good for children ages 4 to 11. You should be able to get the BoostApak sometime in April, but there doesn’t seem to be a price. I believe that it’s release will be only in the UK, for now.
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ReviveLite II
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on March 8th, 2010
The original ReviveLite would work fine for most people, but the down side of it is that it was pretty bulky. Not only did it keep an outlet covered, but it also had a dock off to the side of the outlet. With this 2nd edition ReviveLite it looks a whole lot more sleek and won’t be quite as much in the way. This new design makes a whole lot more sense than the old one did.
Just like the old one it offers a night light to make wandering around in the dark much easier. The smaller version has one other nice change, it has been designed to include a USB port. That USB port can charge all sorts of other gadgets, all the while you can be powering up your iPod or iPhone on the dock. Plus, since it’s so small, it’d be a very portable device to have around. You can purchase it for $24.99. Right now it’s available through Scosche, but throughout the spring it’ll start appearing at other retailers.
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Samsung throws in Skype in new LED TVs
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on March 1st, 2010
Samsung first previewed their new line of LED TVs for the year 2010 at CES earlier last month, and among the many new-fangled features which Samsung touted was the ability for the TV To support Skype video calls, although a demonstration on the showfloor wasn’t really impressive due to the choppy video and stuttering audio. Still, it is a start, and we can expect full HD video calls in the next couple of years or so, eh? Back to reality for the moment though – Samsung and Skype have merged powers to deliver new Samsung LED 7000 and 8000 series models of 2010 high-definition televisions, where each unit will sport embedded Skype software that enables Skype users to make video and voice calls through the TVs. These new TVs are already available in South Korea, and expect them to hit the rest of the world sometime in the first half of the year.
Guess the regular HDTV is slowly but surely becoming a one-stop entertainment center for everyone in the living room. Both the Samsung LED 7000 and 8000 series televisions will sport Samsung’s free Internet@TV service that enables one to access select online content. As long as you are hooked up to a decent Internet connection on your TV, you can also easily attach a FREETALK TV Camera for Samsung that is provided by In Store Solutions (ISS). The inclusion of this camera will make it possible to place and receive voice calls and High Quality Video calls. All voice calls will rely on Skype’s SILK audio codec that is capable of enabling super-wideband audio quality.
The use of TVs’ remote controls is required for consumers to create free Skype accounts, although we think a much more convenient method would be to come up with your account creation over the computer due to the presence of a computer keyboard and mouse that makes filling up online forms a whole lot faster and easier. After all, it is safe to say that most, if not all of us already have a Skype account, eh? Following that, log into your account and navigate via a simple Skype interface accessible on the televisions’ screens. All Skype video calls will be free as usual, while voice calls are between Skype users.
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Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack
Posted by admin in Audio Gadgets on March 1st, 2010
Do you happen to own a Logitech Squeezebox Radio? Well, you might want to consider an accessory for it which comes in the form of the Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack. This is one way for you to truly experience a wireless way to enjoy music from your Squeezebox Radio, where this unique piece of hardware allows you to place your Squeezebox Radio just about anywhere you want as long as you remain within the umbrella of a Wi-Fi network, regardless of whether you are at home or outside (again, that depends on the range of your Wi-Fi network as well as the overall size of your home). All this without being tethered by a boring old power cord – now how about that! The Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack is capable of lasting up to half a dozen hours on the go, and will juice up your precious Squeezebox Radio when plugged in. Whenever you unplug it, you will switch to battery power instantly and automatically without missing a literal beat, so there is no worries about your tunes skipping or losing connectivity because of the lack of juice.
The Squeezebox Radio Accessory Pack will comprise of a rechargeable battery and a compact remote control, where the latter is useful for those who love planting their rear end on a La-Z-Boy without having to get up after that. Interested in picking one up? The accessory pack is available now for $49.99 a pop, and if you happen to live across the pond, you are a little bit more unfortunate since it will cost you the equivalent amount, save for the fact that it is in the Euro denomination. Basically, if you are making a trip over Stateside, you might want to pick it up there to save on the exchange rate, but otherwise you will just have to be happy forking out a wee bit more. As for folks living outside of Europe and the US, too bad – supplies are limited to Squeezebox Radio owners in both regions only.
Before you get this though, make sure your Squeezebox Radio has been upgraded to software release 7.4.2. If you’re a MySqueezebox.com user, your Squeezebox Radio will notify you to perform a software upgrade so no worries there. As for Squeezebox Server users, you will need to download software release 7.4.2 beforehand.
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Lego Star Wars Foosball Table
Posted by admin in DIY Gadgets on February 28th, 2010
Now how cool is that – a Lego Star Wars Foosball Table which sees all of the foosmen being replaced by Lego Star Wars mini-figs? Imagine that, and more – this epic table is a definite win since the whole table itself is made out of Lego bricks – yes, you read that right. The entire table is one fantasy piece of Lego land, and we’re just stoked to see and read about the dedication of some people on this planet who are able to come up with some amazing things from time to time when one puts their heart, mind and soul to it, with this being one of them. When will a Star Trek version come out to appease those Trekkies?
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Guppie is one tool to rule them all
Posted by admin in DIY Gadgets on February 27th, 2010
We have reported on the Lil Guppie before, and I suppose that this is the next step up, the Guppie. Actually, I think that this Guppie is the same as the Lil Guppie, just like Lil Bow Wow is the same as Bow Wow. (Oh, why do those young rappers put Lil in front of their names? Don’t they know that they will grow out of the Lil?)
This Guppie is one tool that I would have in my pocket, possibly the only one. The Guppie has an adjustable wrench with the crescent wrench adjuster worm gear. It also has a flip-out knife, and an LED flashlight, but I don’t see it in my picture. Did I mention the beer bottle opener? It’s got one, and I’m guessing its by its weird flip-up handle.
It also has a screwdriver with some magnetic heads, and the user can add his or her own.
All in all, the Guppie is the one tool to rule them all, like it says in my headline. By the way, there have been many a geek who has used that one (insert pronoun here) to rule them all headline. It probably isn’t worth it to use it again.
I’m not certain why it is called the Guppie. Is that because it is fish shaped, like a guppy? By the way, if you run a search on Guppie, one definition is “a gay yuppie”. Not something I would name a tool after, and I definitely wouldn’t have put “Lil” in front of it.
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Comploo shelter from Bakoko is heated by compost
Posted by admin in Future Concepts on February 19th, 2010
Someday, we will all have to live in these tiny little saucer-shaped homes! Yeah, I know, I say that like that is a good thing.
In fact, this shelter/living quarters is probably the home of choice during the apocalypse, whether it be caused by robots or zombies.
This structure is from Japanese company design-firm known as Bakoko. Granted, there doesn’t appear to be a lot of room on the inside, but at least it is energy efficient.
You see, this Comploo house, as it is called. Uses compost waste for energy. It may not be enough energy to operate your your computer, but it will enough to heat your home.
Of course, I believe that composted energy is full of bacteria and germs that make it not feasible for a heating source for a regular home.
I’m sure Comploo thought of bacteria when they made this, which might be why the man in the picture is shoveling what looks like leaves in the window there.
Of course, they wouldn’t be windows if you only just put compost in them, would they? Perhaps this is why there is a huge transparent cap on the Comploo house, so you can see outside somehow.
Well, this is experimental technology right now, but I wouldn’t mind taking the Comploo on a camping trip.
Just one question: why is it called Comploo? Is that that some word mesh with the word igloo?
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Grow Plants Right In The Fridge
Posted by admin in Future Concepts on February 14th, 2010
Having fresh herbs and vegetables to work with in your kitchen always gives food a better flavor. However, it’s not as simple as just having a cute little window box full of them for some people. Be it because of lack of space or having absolutely no green thumb abilities, sometimes you need some extra help. Well this refrigerator would take care of both of those issues and keep your favorite herbs and veggies nearby.
Designer Hanna Sandstrom has been working with Green Fortune & Whirlpool to create a refrigerator concept that does almost all of the work for you. This works with herbs and greens only and takes your seeds and turns them into full grown plants. It’ll even do the watering for you automatically. Plus with the window on the front it’d give your kitchen a much more lively look. There aren’t any details on this becoming a reality, but we can always hope.
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The Real Tim Canvas Clock shows current time
Posted by admin in Clock Gadgets on February 8th, 2010
Lately I’ve been thinking of replacing my wall clock and going for something completely different and with this Canvas Clock that’s exactly what I’ve found. Printed onto a pretty white canvas is nothing more than a clock. However, instead of purely being an image like it initially appears, it actually tells you the current time. It’s a great way for you to have that tabletop clock look except on your wall.
The hands of the clock are the only real parts, the rest are just something printed onto the canvas. To control it and change out the batteries you just remove the canvas from the wall and work it all from the back. It only requires a single AA battery, which is of course not included. The whole thing measures 29.7 cm long. You can purchase it through Latest Buy for $36.56.
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Becherlicht Lamp features its own shadow
Posted by admin in Future Concepts on February 7th, 2010
Most lamps when created have things in mind like giving you task lighting or illuminating one of your favorite objects. This lamp instead spotlights itslef more than anything else. Sure, it might give some task lighting, but more than anything else it shows off its very own shadow. Not just any shadow though, no this one is actually 3-D and can be adjusted to your liking.
If you don’t like the size of the shadow then you can easily adjust it to have a bigger and better shadow. Instead of just giving a plain black shadow, this one has a brightly colored one. There’s a pink type color and yellow, which are the most bold choices. Then you can also go with clear or just one that has some subtle coloring. Truthfully when it’s off it looks more like a plastic cup attached to a stick than anything else. When it’s on it offers such an interesting lighting show that I imagine you won’t want it off too much though. It appears that this is a concept right now, but you can always contact the designer to find out availability information.
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