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Vero Allows Solar Recharging

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Transportation, Wireless / WiFi,

The Vero ENB-100 allows for hands-free, Bluetooth communication within 30 feet of your cell phone. The solar powered car kit has voice recognition and will call by one word, even if your phone has dropped under the passenger seat. Three LEDs let you know the status of a call, and battery and solar recharging. It also features noise reduction, echo cancellation, an omni-directional mic, simplistic buttons, and promises up to 15 hours of talk time or 600 hours of standby, depending on the weather that day. At a size of 91.3 × 50.5 × 13.3 mm and a weight of 60 g, it comes with with a car charger, cradle, and mounting accessories. We think this would be a great addition to any dashboard, unless you happen to be in one of those dark-glassed, paparazzi-proof limos. It comes with a price tag of £51.06 (~$105.00.)

Ann Arbor Installs LEDs

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech,

Ann Arbor, Michigan, always a town with the latest in tech, has decided to replace about 1,400 downtown street lights with LEDs. They claim to be the first for the conversion which they feel will save the town $100,000 a year, according to Mayor John Hieftje. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, widespread use could cut energy consumption in half. Considering that it only cost $630,000, we hope that other towns will follow suit for the same results.

Fool Burglars with this Faux Security Camera Set

Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Cameras, Misc. Tech,

Faux Security Camera Set So you’ve just bought a new home or opened a store…and you don’t have enough money (yet) for security cameras. Or maybe you just don’t want to deal with all the wiring and agita. So how about this fake security set? It includes two cameras that not only look authentic, they have a working LED and video cables that appear to connect to the wall-–giving the impression of a complex security setup inside. Plus, the camera’s anodized aluminum casing will withstand the elements. Each camera requires 2 AA batteries and measures 8.5”L x 3.5”W x 4”D. Available for $60 USD.

Play Chess at Night

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

LED Chess For those of you that play chess into the wee hours of the morning, Dutch designer Daan Van Tuldur has created a set that is lit by LEDs that are located in the 4 corners of the board. Black and white are replaced by matte and transparent squares, and all the pieces basically have the same shape. Besides this prototype, Van Tuldur has worked on many designs, including HotSpots, arcade-size retro systems geared for the next generation of Atari gamers.

Philips Releases 16 Million Colors

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

Philips Moodlight Philips has designed a moodlight that can create 16 million colors. The Living Color LED can be used on ceilings or floors and comes with a remote so that you can alter its hue whenever the mood strikes you. At a size of 28.8 x 22.5 x 24.4 cm and a weight of 553 g, the company claims it has an “extremely long” life with low energy usage. We wonder if that really means long enough to find all of those colors. It’s available for €149.00 (~$211.00,) but only in Germany at this point. Feel free to pick one up for us if you plan on visiting the country this Oktoberfest.

M8cool Releases Disco Phone

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smartphones, Music,

This cell phone by M8cool was created for those who love to disco, want to stand out in a crowd, or have stock in Duracell. The entire front panel is covered with flashing lights as is the keypad and the camera in the back. We wonder if that affects the outcome of the image. For that matter, will it bop in time to its ringtones? Nonetheless, it makes you want to sing one more chorus of “Stayin’ Alive,” doesn’t it?

Speecys Breaks Up Your Day

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Misc. Tech, Science, Videos,

They say laughter is the best medicine. That must have been the thinking behind the creators of Speecys SPC-101C. At a height of 33 cm and a weight of 1.5 kg, the guffawing bot features a 22+LED display, 2 stereo speakers, a 270,000-pixel CMOS Color Video cam, and wireless capability. We think that perhaps he is laughing and dancing because someone was dense enough to shell out the $3,000. And yes, for the record, we realize the Speecys is a cleverly disguised homophone.

Space Invaders Land on Doorstep

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

Space Invaders Doormat Just in case we are not alone in the Universe, protect yourself and your loved ones with this “Back Off” LED Doormat. Imported from France, the Space Invaders are triggered by a motion sensor. Using 4 AAA batteries (not included,) it is recommended for indoor use only. This makes sense, for everyone knows that aliens will only retreat after they enter your house to probe you. Find yours at ThinkGeek for $69.95.

Geomesh Watch Makes You Count

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

Geomesh Watch TokyoFlash’s latest bizarro watch, the Geomesh, has arrived. At least this one is simpler than most of their products, although it requires some elementary math skills. Count the hours by the vertical lines and minutes by the horizontal ones. The watch comes in a brushed, mirrored Gunmetal finish with your choice of blue, white or multi-color LEDs. The Geomesh is available for ¥13,900 ($122.00.) While you are visiting the site, take a peek at their preview page with other unique timepieces that will soon be available.

The Mouse Mouse Has Arrived

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, PC / Laptop, Peripherals, USB,

USB Mouse Mouse Someone finally came up with the ultimate Mouse mouse, so of course it is available at Brando. At a size of 90 x 50 x 30 mm and a weight of 48 g, it features an 800dpi and a USB interface for either left or right-handed users. Its adjustable cable length can be changed from a minimal 7 cm up to a maximum of 73 cm. Compatible with Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP, the utile rodent has a blue LED upon power up, and carries an MSRP of $14.00.

(Thanks, Fanny)

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