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Don’t you hate it when you have to use an entire socket just for a single plug? Those with bulky, oversized or oddly shaped plugs can now relax with the Socket Sense Surge Protector. With 2160 joules of protection, the device goes from 13 to 16-inches with a six ft. cord. Not only will you not have to worry about plugs being blocked, it has keyholes for mounting on a wall. Get yours for $29.95.
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Gallery: Socket Sense Surge Protector
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This is no ordinary Bic. You can show everyone of your desire to either go into space or that you are horrifically bored at work with the Astronaut Rocket Pen. Push the ignition control button and it takes off up to a height of a whopping 36 inches. Space Shuttle and Titan Rocket pens are also available, each with a price of $8.94. We hope that helmet keeps the landing from becoming an inky mess.
Read More | Give Me Toys
Gallery: Astronaut Rocket Pen
Amplamp Combines Light With Music
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Combine an amplifier, lamp and speakers and you get the Amplamp. You can adjust the volume, bass and spatial awareness on controls that are located around the two light bulbs. Plug in an iPod, MP3 player, CD player or any audio other devices with the 3.5mm and phono audio sockets. The lamp itself is independently controlled and prices start at £1200 (~$1264.00,) depending on the base and shade you select.
Read More | Pocket-lint
Gallery: Amplamp Combines Light With Music
Gastar miGrill Tabletop Gas Grill
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video,
It’s almost barbecue season, so this year get in the mood with music to go with your kabobs. The miGrill provides 8,500 BTUs for cooking and a built-in 2 speaker module with volume control that can handle any MP3 player. Available in red, black or silver, the 17 1/2 x 24-inch tabletop grill has a porcelain-enameled water pan and matchless light burners. Propane is not included but a 110V/60HZ adapter is with the $129.99 price tag.
Read More | Meijer
Gallery: Gastar miGrill Tabletop Gas Grill
Kitsch’N'Fun Recording Can Fridge Guard
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video,
Stop those greedy roommates or family members from stealing your last brew with the Kitsch’N'Fun Can Fridge Guard. Shaped like an ordinary soda can, record a message up to 10 seconds long such as “Don’t touch that!” When the refrigerator door is opened, the light activates the device. The gadget can also be used to remind others to do chores or comments for a spouse/partner like, “Hey, you just ate a Twinkie. Drop it.” The Guard needs 3 AAA batteries (not included) and will set you back £5.98 (~$9.00.)
Read More | Drink Stuff
Gallery: Kitsch’N'Fun Recording Can Fridge Guard
With the mortgage crisis resulting in so many homeless, would that this design by Stephanie Bellanger, Amaury Watine, François Gustin and David Dethoor be duplicated by the dozens. The 252º Living Area is a trailer that converts into a living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and office. A sliding screen covers the mobile mini-house to keep nasty insects and small creatures out. It would certainly be simple to keep moving should one get shut out of a park area, parking lot or back street.
Read More | Yanko
Gallery: 252º Living Area Prototype
For the die-hard procrastinator, there is a new beta site that will help you to get things done. With ForceDo, you create a to-do list and set a mini-deadline. That begins a countdown and if you don’t get to the task on time, it will issue an audible alert and let you know how much time remains before you can really be called a deadbeat. While the site claims it is not yet perfected, it would love to have feedback about it and if you have suggestions, send them along, too.
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Gallery: ForceDo Reminds You to Finish Chores
Solar Power can be expensive for something as large as a house, but think about this energy saving concept. The Inlet-Outlet can turn an appliance or other device into an energy generating one. For example, take something like your dryer that already uses way too much energy with a panel behind it capturing the excess heat and turning it into electricity. An entire system could turn all those plugged in exercise vehicles at your local gum into a mini-power plant. Kudos to Carla Diana and Jeff Hoefs for the smart design.
Read More | Core 77
Gallery: Inlet-Outlet - Use Energy, Make Energy
If you are someone who can’t quite get up in the morning during the workweek, try this Gong Alarm Clock that will beat until you have had enough. The clock is backlit with an easily readable display and has a snooze function. We think it would certainly be a fun gift for kids on school days or adults who dug the opening of Rank Oganisation movies. You can get gonged for £14.99 (~$21.00.).
Read More | Thumbs Up
Gallery: Gong Alarm Clock
SmartSwitch Saves Energy Usage
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Science,
Curb your partners/spouses, kids, and neighbors’ bad habits of wasting energy. Peter Russo and Brendan Wypich of Stanford University have created a SmartSwitch. The prototype doesn’t keep anyone from turning one on, but if it is done too often the flipping is more difficult. The device provides tactile feedback with a network connection and brake pad. The SmartSwitch fits into a standard electrical box and can be used for a home or an entire community, unless they have secretly purchased a Clapper.
Read More | Core 77
