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Voice Calendar: For those who need to be verbally reminded

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Accessories, Household

Vocal CalendarEven though most electronic devices have a calendar, I still have the traditional paper calendar on my wall.  It isn’t just for the pictures, as I need to be reminded of important dates.  Perhaps this is why the Vocal Calendar is made, which reminds you of important events and dates with a touch of a button, in your own voice.  All you need to do is push the appropriate month and day button, and record the message.  Later on, after you forget, you just hit the “Today” button for another reminder.  Since it has a magnet on the back, you can hang it right on the fridge. 

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A 98-inch Screen on the Ceiling?  Thanks, Mom

Posted by Mark Rollins Categories: Displays, HDTV, Home Entertainment

A 98-inch Screen on the CeilingI don’t know about you, but there are some nights where I have trouble sleeping, and I could really just stare up at giant 98-inch video screen to help get me to sleep. 

Well, this isn’t why Patti Deni installed a display with a NEC NP4001 projector in her kid’s room, but I definitely applaud her if she was trying to spoil her kid.  Apparently, her son spends a lot of time editing and watching videos, so she wanted to help his hobby. 

Apparently, the entire ceiling had to be rebuilt to accommodate this expensive remodel, but if this kid grows up to be the next Steven Spielberg or Peter Jackson, then it is a small price to pay.  Personally, I think that all bedrooms should have TVs on the ceiling. 

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Sega Fireworks Projector

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Household, Misc. Tech

Sega Fireworks will have a new projector out this August, with a decided twist. The 190×205×200mm portable device has the ability to show electronic fireworks on your wall or ceiling. With a library of 55 different virtual displays, it is powered by 3 AAA batteries. Not many details were given out besides its ¥15,540 price (~$160.00,) but here’s what we are thinking: If you have ever seen an electronic fireworks greeting card, it gets rather annoying after the first thirty seconds. Ooh, ahh.

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Slide To Unlock Doormat

Posted by Jenny Lewis Categories: Apple, Design, Household

slidetounlockdoormat Neither Apple devotees nor iPhone users with other computing proclivities want dirty floors. How can all of those floors POSSIBLY stay clean and yet still let visitors know that this household strongly supports the telephonic ventures of Apple? The “Slide to Unlock” doormat. Made of washable rubber and available from the Meninos Store for $50, it’s a piece not-tech that will add some personality to your entry while keeping the rest of the house ship-shape. 

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Jenda Lifetime Voice Calendar

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Household, Misc. Tech

Jenda CalendarSince it is time to put up your new calendars, we were thinking how nice it would be if we could have an everlasting one. The Jenda Lifetime Voice Calendar fits that request quite nicely. Record important dates and messages to yourself or other family members with an easy interface and one-touch recording. It features a low-battery notice and runs on three AAA alkaline batteries. Best of all, order now and pay a price that was recently reduced to $39.95.

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Math Lamp Requires An IQ

Posted by Patrick Phelps Categories: Design, Household

Math Lamp

If you’ve graduated beyond elementary math, this wall lamp created by Mingyu Jeung will be happy to turn on for you after you solve a randomly generated equation. If math really isn’t your thing – or you run out of fingers to count on – the integrated chalkboard may be your new best friend (though I wonder how you would see what you were writing…). As far as we can tell, problems appear to be of the simple add/subtract/multiply/divide variety, but a clever prankster would throw in a random calculus problem just to keep you on your toes.

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‘Tude Beam Night Lights

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Household, Misc. Tech

'Tude BeamsNeed a nightlight but don’t want to admit it? Try one of these ‘Tude Beams for your bedroom, bathroom, or kitchen for a late night traipse through the house. Choose between Flex, Feisty, Cross, and Loaf, and adjust with different light settings. Each one is 100 x 80 x 60mm and weighs about 200g. Don’t forget to load the included 4 AAA batteries or you may really see some heavy ‘tudes while you sleep. Pick your fave for £9.95 (~$20.00.)

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Nite Coaster

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Household, Misc. Tech

Nite CoasterDo you often get up in the middle of the night and grope around for your cellie or glasses and end up knocking them off the nightstand instead? The Nite Coaster lights up in blue at night and shuts of automatically in the morning. The device is made of water-resistant plastic (in case you spill your bedside water,) non-slip rubber feet, runs on 4 AAA batteries (not included,) and comes at a price of $24.98.

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Daan Air Purifier

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Household, Misc. Tech

DaanWe have a friend who got an air purifier that he could never figure out how to work, but then our friend is obviously not the brightest bulb in the chandelier. The result is that there is more dust on the thing than in it. Would that he had Joseph Kim’s Daan (Korean for column.) The prototype consists of simple disks that combine to handle any size room. Single ones can be used when you travel. The Daan is constructed of brushed aluminum and fabric.

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Junyi Pet Plant

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Household, Misc. Tech, Science

Junyi pet plantWe already know that plants thrive when you talk to them, but what if your plant decided to chat with you? The prototype Pet Plant by Junyi Heo keeps track of its soil temperature, humidity, and water condition, and lets its owner know what it needs by means of display pictograms. Supposedly, it will also drain itself if over-watered. The Pet Plant’s USB interface charges and transmits the info from computer software. Perhaps the next gen of the gadget will scream out “Feed me, Seymore!”

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