Monthly Archives: February 2010

Gadgets February 3, 2010 posted by

Automatic Odor Remover – dry mist zapper says goodbye Mr Stinky

This Automatic Odor Remover sprays an ultra fine ‘dry mist’ into the room which stays airborne to neutralize nasty niffs. The only problem is you need to keep replacing scent capsules every 2 months, which makes it something akin to an ultra expensive aerosol spray. Hmm… Priced at $199.95.  The device automatically releases an invisible, dry mist of odor-eliminating microdroplets that are 100 times smaller and 1,000,000 times lighter than aerosol mist droplets. Unlike aerosol or plug-in sprays that quickly…

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Odroid – world’s first multi format Android handheld game console

The Odroid is a Korean handheld games console based on the Android platform. It has some neat features like HDTV out via an HDMI port, WiFi, twin memory slots (microSD and SD), accelerometer, web browser and MP3 audio capability. A 3.5 inch screen and the ability to play additional format games (e.g. Nintendo) are also part of the spec. Priced from $199.00, and there’s a developer version which comes with everything you need to produce apps and games for the…

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USB Music Box Mouse Drive – retro art meets terrified rodent

This USB Music Box Mouse Drive adds a large bizarre tag to the tradition of Japanese PC accessories. The knob on top acts as a mouse controller for ‘scrolling up and down’. Riiight!  Iron music box modified into a USB drive. Top lever also acts as rolling wheel of a mouse, usable for scrolling up & down text, changing window size, etc. Tags: gadget, usb+music+box+mouse+drive, usb

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Eco Friendly February 3, 2010 posted by

Beaver Energy Wood Powered Car – just chuffin’ along…

The Beaver Energy Wood Powered Car points us towards a future where things huff and puff, while moving significantly slower than they do now. Sound good? Then pop along and buy some Wood-Gas Blueprints for $15.00 and convert your own vehicle. Toot-toot. [Update: ooh look, a Swedish version. Thanks Peter!]  Assemble this wood gas generator from recycled water heaters. Convert an internal combustion engine (100-cubic-inch or greater displacement) into your own home energy system or use the generator to run…

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BassBoard – the washtub bass gets a tech refit

Ken sends me details of his new BassBoard, which takes the ancient art of washtub bass and moves it into the 21 c. Priced at $199.00 which is probably a tad more expensive than a tin bath.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGBWefBenws Tags: gadget, bassboard, washtub+bass

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WordPress for Android – blog yourself stupid

WordPress for Android is out and it’s cool. Blog from the park, the riot, the museum. Answer comment trolls from the safety of your bunker and generally keep track of your WordPress blog using nothing more exotic than your phone and some fingers. Nice.  WordPress for Android is an Open Source app that empowers you to write new posts, edit content, and manage comments with built-in notifications. Download it now and get blogging in no time. Tags: wordpress+for+android, freeware, android,…

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Gadgets February 3, 2010 posted by

802.11N High Speed Wireless USB Adapter with Antenna

Now that the boffins have finally had enough of playing rock, paper, scissors and finished undrafting the WiFi-N specification you’ll probably be wanting it on your slightly older, or slightly netbooky laptop. No problem. Here’s an 802.11N High Speed Wireless USB Adapter with Antenna that should do the job nicely. The best bit is the price, around US$17. This convenient plug-and-play USB dongle provides you with the fastest available wireless internet connection without the need to buy a new computer…

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802.11N High Speed Wireless USB Adapter with Antenna
Awesome February 3, 2010 posted by

Rainy Mood – The soothing sounds of rain from your browser

Can’t get your TPS report written because stupid Fred in the cubicle next door keeps yammering on about his third in-grown toenail? Well fight back with Rainy Mood, a 15 minute rain and thunder sound effects loop that plays through your browser. Headphones on and chill out, now get back to work. Add gentle rain to your environment. Enhance your music. Sleep better. Relax. Tags: rainymood, rainy+mood, rain+sound+effects

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Rainy Mood – The soothing sounds of rain from your browser
Gadgets February 3, 2010 posted by

Ride on Carry On – The kiddie transporter

Sure, the Trunki is cool, but what if your littlie can’t be left to drag their own luggage? Well this Ride On Carry On may be the solution. It’s a collapsible toddler seat and tray table that attaches to any 18-22″ carry on luggage by hooking over the handle. The whole thing folds up flat and it can still go into the overhead locker. US$39.95 No assembly required! Just slips over the handle of your wheeled luggage, adjust so chair…

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Ride on Carry On – The kiddie transporter
Awesome February 3, 2010 posted by

EcoShield Deck Tiles – a stylish way to go green

There’s a lot of excited talk about EcoShieldâ„¢ Deck Tiles. Made of over 90% recycled materials – including polyethylene plastics recycled from food packaging and used milk jugs, recycled wood fibers from scrap pallets and other waste wood and construction debris – these innovative tiles were just introduced at the 2010 International Builders Show. Created by Advanced Environmental Recycling Technologies, Inc. (AERT), a leading plastic recycler and manufacturer of green building products, these interlocking floor tiles are part of the…

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EcoShield Deck Tiles – a stylish way to go green
Gadgets February 2, 2010 posted by

Vapur – Brilliant foldable, reusable water bottle

The Vapur is a fantastic alternative to bottled water. It’s a reusable, BPA-free, foldable bottle, that you can roll up when empty and stash back in your bag. When it’s full of water it stands up on its own, and when it’s empty it can be rolled up into nothingness. There’s an integrated carabiner to help it hang around, you can freeze it full of water and it will even go into the dishwasher on the top shelf. The only…

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Vapur – Brilliant foldable, reusable water bottle
cool tech February 2, 2010 posted by

Zink Pandigital Portable Photo Printer – pocket friendly photo lab

Sometimes only a printed photo will do. Like you’re at a wedding and Aunt Maude asks you to send her a shot of little Lucy in her bridesmaid outfit. You know you’ll never get round to it, but if you owned this Zink Pandigital Portable Photo Printer you could whip it out of your pocket with a flourish and do the deed there and then. Future guilt banished, problem solved. The thing produces a 6 x 4 inch image in…

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Garden Barber – Give your hedge a hair cut

If topiary is big where you are then have a squiz at the Garden Barber, a hedge trimmer that collects and shreds its clippings. It’s only really for trimming and maintaining small hedges but it’s cordless, mess-free and with the recessed cutting head, very safe. The 7.2V battery charges in 5 hours and will last around 30 minutes so you won’t be tidying up the garden maze but there are larger, fully electric versions for that. The clipping bag holds…

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Garden Barber – Give your hedge a hair cut
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The Nirvana Phone – welcome to the world of flying cars and real pocket computers

Lots of talk currently doing the rounds about a mythical ‘Nirvana Phone’, which is basically the marriage of a mobile phone with thin client and wireless technology . The idea is you do away with laptops, and replace the whole computing thing with a phone hooked up to a Bluetooth keyboard and large screen.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVcAajvMMYk Make no mistake, this IS the future of computing. Now that we’re starting to see cell phones with the processing power needed for the task, it’s…

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