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Philips HeartStart Home Automated External Defibrillator
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Science,
It’s kind of scary to think that those we are close to can be here one day and gone the next. Medical experts suggest that many do not survive sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) because treatment should be administered within the first five minutes. The Philips HeartStart Home Automated External Defibrillator from Active Forever is comes equipped with clear, calm vocal instructions to help you step-by-step including delivery of CPR. It can even determine if the procedure is necessary. The device carries a MSRP of $1,139.00.
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We now have tomatophobia, seriously. Because of all the tainted fruits (yes, tomatoes are fruit,) not being able to be traced (since produce doesn’t generally have RFID tags on them,) we stopped eating them unless they are locally grown. Now you can grow your own with AeroGarden’s latest model. It features a Deluxe-Grow Bulb which they promise will deliver faster germination, more growth and higher amounts of yield. At a size of 9 1/2 x 11 x 20-inches, the AeroGarden 3 comes with 3 seed kits for $99.95.
Read More | Sur La Table
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Designer Dog Washer Needs No Shampoo
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Science,
IDEC has released its hi-tech Wan Love Yu (”Dog Love Bath”,) which does without shampoo. Instead it utilizes a shower head that discharges water with about half a million air bubbles per cubic centimeter. With technology used by industrial water treatment systems, the bubbles are small enough to remove dirt and odors from a pup’s skin and hair follicles. The 27.5 x 27.5 x 43cm jacuzzi and hose combination goes on sale this week at a price somewhere between 600,000 and ¥700,000 (~$6,000.00 to $7,000.00.)
Read More | Pink Tentacle
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d.light Lamps are Inexpensive Alternatives
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Science,
A new start up company from Stanford Business School, d.light, is working to help those who don’t have access to electricity to light up their lives. Based in New Delhi, India, they have designed lamps for those who live on only about $1.00 a day. The Nova comes in both solar and AC chargeable models, and is 30 to 50% more efficient than fluorescent light for up to 40 hours. The company is hoping that the high-powered LED displays will replace dangerous and costly kerosene lanterns. They come at a price of $15.00 to $30.00, if the buyer wants both chargers.
Read More | d.light Design
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Super Mario Brothers blik Decals
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Smart Home, Video Games,
For the Nintendo freak that just can’t get past the early Super Mario Bros., now you can put them on your walls. bliks are self-adhesive wall decals that stick to any flat surface, including windows, mirrors, table tops, ceilings, and floors, or any combination of the above. Peel and stick and when you get tired of looking at them, they are easily removable. The company has so many to choose from you can update in your kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, or wherever the NES mood strikes you.
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Hello Kitty Mangekyo Projector/Kaleidoscope
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Toys,
We don’t know why we continue to show you Hello Kitty stuff, when deep down inside we are screaming “Mommy make it stop!” This time it is a U-Mate Mangekyo Projector/Kaleidoscope that will plaster the face all over your wall or ceiling. The gadget has a speed adjustment and timer, is customizable with beaded inserts and cartridges, and can double as a lamp with its cover on. Available in a limited edition, this HK can invade your private space for $215.00.
Read More | Kilian-Nakamura
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Princeton Tech PPF-OVO Digital Photo Frame
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smart Home, Misc. Tech,
It’s about time somebody came up with a digital photo frame that doesn’t look like a box.The PPF-OVO is an egg-shaped liquid crystal frame from Princeton Tech that doubles as a clock. With a 1.5-inch display, it has a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels with a 2MB memory and a USB 2.0 interface. The 61 x 61 x 81mm OVO can run for about 5 hours on a 2 hour charge and is compatible with Windows Vista/XP. It comes with a rechargeable lithium ion battery in your choice of several colors and carries a price of $38.00.
Read More | Crunchgear
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Xeros Washing Machine Needs Only 1 Cup Water
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Science,
Imagine having a washing machine that only needs one cup of water for a full wash. That may not be so far away since researchers at Leeds University in the UK are already working on it. Xeros uses thousands of 1/2cm plastic chips to absorb and hence remove dirt. When the water heats up, about 20 kilos of chips are added to the water and detergent. The chips can be used up to 100 times, about 6 month’s worth. The team is hoping to bring the prototype out to the public by 2009. The scientists say that it could save billions of gallons of water a year, not to mention how it would cut down on your electric bill.
Read More | Far East Gizmos
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How about a Radio Control Beverage/Snack Float to bring the chips, dips, and brew to your pool guests or jacuzzi buds? Load the gadget with up to five drinks and some nachos and pass it to your left. The 2-part motorized float system has been safety tested so you don’t have to worry about electrocuting your guests and uses one 9-volt and 6 D batteries, not included. Pick yours up for a cool $49.99, and don’t let anyone cannonball during the festivities.
Read More | After 5
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iBose Egg Chair
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Home Entertainment, Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Music,
The iBose Egg Chair has to be considered sound to the max. It features a Companion 3 subwoofer and a satellite speaker system with THD <.001. Four JBL OnTour speakers are each 17-inches and are accompanied by 4 fusion 6.5-inch midwoofers. In addition, 3 amps have Airport Express to let you stream Wireless-G or Ethernet from any PC with iTunes. Top it off with a Onkyo home theater receiver and you have one heck of an entertainment center.
Read More | Branmuffin Industries
