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CES 2008 Video: Ambient Devices Scorecast, Weather Stations

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Gizmatic, Short Bytes, Accessories, CES, CES 2008, Design, Features, Household, Podcasts, Videocasts,

Case Logic showed off a series of bags at this year. Their cases range from protecting the smallest of iPod Nano’s to the largest of Laptops. In this video, we give you a look at bags designed for customization by the user, which included pens and Sharpie markers, as well as stencils to help you…well…make it you. Could you technically write on any bag that you purchase? Sure, but would it be as fun? We’d like to think so, but we are some stencil-needing fools. In any event, check the video out to learn more about these stylish totes.


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Wattson Watches Watts

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech,

WattsonDIY KYOTO’s Wattson is finally ready to meet the world. The Wattson instantly reads how much electricity you use either in Watts or amount of money it is costing you. The information is gathered and stored from a transmitter that you attach to your electric meter or fuse box. With its mood LED, it changes colors depending on how much energy you use, with blue for less and red for high consumption. It also features an internal battery pack to make it portable.

Although it has been out for some time in limited release, the device was recently upgraded to show energy usage in Euros, Dollars, Stirling, Yen, and Pounds. Both Mac and Windows compatible, Wattson is available for £149.50 ($297.00.) A bit pricey, but well worth it when you consider the guilt factor.

Read More | DIY KYOTO

Times Square Ball Flashes with Multi-Colored LEDs

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech,

Times Square BallReady for New Years Eve? It may interest you to know that finally the Times Square Ball has gone green on its 100th anniversary. Unveiled at Macy’s earlier this month, the ball is constructed of Waterford crystal,  is twice as bright as past ones, and will now have more color and energy-saving LED effects thanks to Philips.

Tim Tompkins, President of the Times Square Alliance says, “It’s that same spirit of renewal and new beginnings that brings people here from across the globe, in person or in spirit while watching from home, on New Year’s Eve every year.”

We don’t know about that, but it certainly wouldn’t be a proper New Year without it. Have a good one, Gear Livers!

Read More | Times Square Alliance

Bluedot To Release Smaller Portable

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Home Entertainment, Movies, Music, Transportation,

Bluedot BDP-1725Bluedot plans to release its BDP-1725 DVD Player next month in Japan. At a size of 190×142×29mm and a weight of 740g, the portable device features a 480 x 234p, 7-inch display with LED backlight, supports DVD±R/RW, CD-R/RW, and MP3 and JPEG files. The player will run for five hours of play and can take on an SD memory card. Its functions include zoom, bookmark playback, AB repeat, and search, and you can hook it up to your TV once you get home. Look for a price of ~JPY 23,000 (~$206.00.)

Read More | Bludeot (translated) via Aving


Projection Telephone Quietly Shows Your Caller

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Smart Home, Misc. Tech,

Projection TelephoneDon’t want to get out of bed to find who is calling at an ungodly hour? You need the Projection Telephone. The device will show name and number on either your wall or ceiling with its LED and has a total lifespan of ~100,000 hours. Featuring an inductive switch, it carries a price of $29.15. It’s products like this that makes you happy that land lines still exist. About all we can do with our cell phone is turn it off before we retire or hope that callers are smart enough not to interrupt our beauty sleep.

Read More | IPmart

Castlight Turns on Two Ways

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Smart Home, Misc. Tech,

CastlightWe have found that during a power outage, we have as much trouble finding a working flashlight as we do rounding up stray candles to find the flashlight. David Weeks of Kikkerland has designed a combo candle holder for almost any emergency. At a size of 11 4 x 4.5 x 4.5-inches, the bottom of the Castlight features an LED flashlight that uses 3AA batteries. Available in moss, stone, and brick colors, its cost is $40.00. Perhaps now all we will have to do is use this to find the extra batteries in the dark.

Read More | Velocity

Altoids Tin Makes Solar-Powered Xmas Lights

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Smart Home, Misc. Tech,

Solar Altoid LightsWe have shown you other stuff made with Altoids tins, and for those of you who have a few mints, some LED Christmas tree lights, and a solar garden light, you can come up with a string of lights just in case your power goes off today. Costing about $10.00, Wheelgirl placed the photo sensor of the garden light into the Altoids box and attached the lights. By the way, the device is intelligent enough to store power in its rechargeable battery when not needed.

Read More | Wheelgirl

The Dummy Security Camera

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smart Home, Toys,

Dummy Security CamWant people to think you are checking them out even though you can’t afford a pricey system? The Dummy Security Camera with blinking LED is just the thing to fool your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Five times smaller than most of these types of cams, it is only 6 x 21/4 x 2 1/2-inches and housed in anodized aluminum so it won’t rust. The camera pans and tilts, and will run for about 2 years on 2AA batteries at a price of only $14.99. Makes you wonder about all the other security cams out there, doesn’t it?

Read More | ThinkGeek

LED Tambourine Keeps the Beat

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music,

LED TambourineIf you never get to sing or play lead guitar and are forced with your percussion instruments to stay in the back of the band, now you can receive all the attention with the clear-frame LED Tambourine. With 14 lights, it will keep a perfect beat, no matter what part of your body you thump it against. Made of plastic and metal, it has a 7-inch diameter, needs one 9 volt battery (not included,) and is recommended for those over the age of seven, at least physically. At a price of $19.95, you can get two and really drive the the other bandmembers bonkers.

Read More | What on Earth

Have a Perfect Power Hour

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech,

Shot CallerThis would be a nice gift to give your buds who boast that they can drink you under the table. The Shot Caller is a timer that will set off a loud buzzer every 60 or 100 minutes. When it goes off, chug a shot of tequilla or down a brew. It also features red, yellow, and green LEDs if you are too dizzy to see the numbers. For those who drink before it issues the signal, this is a good indication that it is not the gift for her/him. With free shipping, the Shot Caller’s creators claim the reason to buy it at $14.99 is because it is less than the cost of one case of beer.

Read More | The Shot Caller Product Page

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