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See, Hear, and Smell to Relieve Stress
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
We have written about USB aromatherapy before, but Brando has outdone themselves with this dispenser that also has an AM/FM tuner, speakers and an in-line for an MP3 player. The gadget should do something for your mood visually as it changes between 7 different shades. At a size of 88 x 88 x 116 mm and a weight of 124 g, the device comes with a USB cord and needs batteries to keep the music, odors, and colors going. Find it for $30.00.
(Thanks, Fanny)
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| Brando
Gallery: See, Hear, and Smell to Relieve Stress
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Digitalcube has unveiled a multimedia electronic dictionary in Korea. The i-station UDIC features a 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen that swivels, a QWERTY keyboard, and supports text-to-speech. With 50 kinds of dictionaries and access to a multi-search enging, thank goodness it also features a translation service, as it looks to us like Korean is the main language featured, which of course is logical. It can also caption movies and is powered by an Alchemy AU 1250 CPU and DVE. Contact Digitalcube for price and availability.
Read More | Aving
Gallery: Dictionary Translates, Captions
Alarm Clock Cradles Your iPod
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video,
The iPod dock of the week is made by SoundMaster. The Projecting Alarm Clock conveniently charges your music machine while it is playing or while you sleep. It is compatible with those models that have a dock connection such as the mini, photo, nano, and video and has its own subwoofer and two tweeters. The device also has an easy-to-read, projecting, blue LCD display and comes with 7 adapters, an audio input cable, and an AC adapter. The clock can be yours for $99.95.
Read More | SoundMaster
Gallery: Alarm Clock Cradles Your iPod
Wicked Lasers Torch Spits Real Fire…Almost
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Transportation, Videos,
Wicked Lasers has put out some interesting products in the past (just check out our Blue Spyder II laser video,) but their Torch is way beyond utile. With 4100 lumens, it takes the Guinness cake as the most powerful flashlight in existence. Adjustable with a high-efficiency relector, it is encased in aerospace-grade aluminum. At a size of 57 x 230 mmm, the device does literally what it is called as you can see in the video. The light will work for up to 15 minutes on a battery charge. Frequent campers and pyromaniacs can find them for $299.99.
Read More | Wicked Lasers
Gallery: Wicked Lasers Torch Spits Real Fire…Almost
Star Wars never really dies. George Lucas just hands out more licensed products. These 16-inch tall lightsabers are mini-lamps that come in Darth Vader red or Luke Skywalker green models. Manufactured in Japan, each light requires 2 AAA batteries (not included) and will show the rest of your co-workers just which side of the Dark Side you are truly on. May the light force be with you. Each of them are priced at $19.99.
Read More | ThinkGeek
Gallery: Lightsaber Lamps Shine On
Superbowl to Boost Technology Sales
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, HDTV, Home Entertainment, Smart Home, PC / Laptop,
It’s almost Superbowl time again, and CEA predicts that before the big game on Feb. 3, 2.4 million hi-def TVs will be purchased. Tim Herbet, Senior Market Research Director said that other technologies are also influenced, i.e. PC to check stats, IM with friends, and bet on the game. The survey also came to the conclusion that 13% of those who watch SB XLII will also use their cell phone for stats and IMs. Personally, some of us just dig the commercials.
Read More | Electronic House
Gallery: Superbowl to Boost Technology Sales
You want to redecorate your backyard but still maintain the fact that you live for Nintendo as far back as the original Gameboys. How about some bricks to liven up your yard? The creator had arranged them into a wall and in the ground back in 2006 and claims that they are still intact, unlike most of those portable gaming systems. Each one is $45.00 apiece, fairly pricey for something that just lies there. But we figure you can always turn your front bushes into leafy Mario Brothers to match.
Read More | Geiskes
Gallery: Pave the Way With Nintendo
Anyone who smokes knows how invaluable a Zippo lighter is in the middle of a snowstorm, so it is only a logical progression that the company put out a hand warmer. Small enough to fit into your jeans pocket, socks, gloves, or jacket, it will last up to 24 hours on a shot of fluid. The device comes with a one year guarantee and a 4 ounce can of fluid. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Find the Zippo Warmer for the modest price of $23.67.
Read More | snapberry
Gallery: Zippo Warms Up
Microsoft Goes Grocery Shopping
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Smart Home, Internet, Microsoft,
In conjunction with a company called Plano, Microsoft is hoping to put its eggs in more than one basket. Beginning in the latter part of 2008, East Coast ShopRite Supermarkets will have grocery carts with consoles to help find products, then scan and pay for them without a need for humans. Users with loyalty cards can log into a site and submit a grocery list that will appear when they reach the store, complete with automatic coupons. While this sounds feasible, we suspect we will still forget one or two items between the site and the store.
Read More | Physorg
Gallery: Microsoft Goes Grocery Shopping
Need a pick-me-up midday? The Handpresso makes you that extra cuppa espresso without the aid of electricity as the gadget works by high-pressure extraction. Pump it up, then grab a pod (also available from the company) and hot water, and whip up that caffeine high in a couple of minutes indoors or out. At a size of only 22 x 10 x 7 cm, the gadget will set you back 99,00 €, (~$193.00.) We weren’t sure it would work either but their video convinced us. Check it out.
Read More | Handpresso Product Page
