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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.
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Gallery: Hello Kitty Mangekyo Projector/Kaleidoscope
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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
Gallery: Princeton Tech PPF-OVO Digital Photo Frame
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
Gallery: Xeros Washing Machine Needs Only 1 Cup Water
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
Gallery: Radio Control Beverage/Snack Float
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
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We 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 LCD 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!”
Read More | Yanko Design
Gallery: Junyi Pet Plant
Northland Security MII Flashcam
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video,
The MII Flashcam is not only for seeking out baddies in the dark. It has a video camera system with night vision and audio recording. The 17-inch cam, made of aircraft aluminum with a polycarbonate lens, is waterproof and will record up to 2 hours of video with audio. The Flashcam has 1GB storage and a 1.5-inch TFT screen for display, unless you want to save it to check it out on PC at CONTROL headquarters. Discreetly contact Northland Security for pricing details.
Read More | Northland Security
Gallery: Northland Security MII Flashcam
Pacmba Chomps Down
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Mods / Hacks, Video Games, Videos, Wireless / WiFi,
What do you get when you cross a Roomba with Pac-man? In Ron Tajima’s case, you get a Pacmba (don’t ask us how to pronounce it.) He took his droid vacuum, tacked on a board with 448 LEDs, and added a Bluetooth remote with circuit driver. Of course, he had to have something for the little guy to chomp on. This is Ron’s second foray into hacking his Roomba. We cannot wait to see what he will come up with next.
Read More | BotJunkie
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Kenneth Lylover Surf Chair
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Smart Home, Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop,
Kenneth Lylover created his Surf Chair for the “Internet Collection” competition at the Scandinavian Furniture Fair recently. It’s easy to see why he managed to nab the Best Product award. The arc-shaped chair has a built-in LCD display, a mouse and keyboard for the user’s lap, and a padded frame for comfort. We think it is a fine idea for couch potatoes who want to go the extra mile with their Net searching or those who work best in a semi-horizontal position.
Read More | Techpin
Gallery: Kenneth Lylover Surf Chair
Top ten gadgets meant to enter your body
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Science,
Our friends over at Boing Boing Gadgets have just put up a post detailing what they believe to be the top ten gadgets ever created that are meant for entering the human body. You know, things like the artificial heart, cochlear implants, and even a few things that involve entering and/or exiting the rectum and vagina. No, seriously. I mean, if that hasn’t made you click over to check it out, we don’t know what would.
Read More | Boing Boing Gadgets
