You’ve likely seen/heard of RIFD tags and also of conductive ink. Generally, the two fairly low-cost technologies are separate entities but one team of researchers combined them with an everyday object to make interactive wonders. PaperID takes RIFD tags and paper to create wireless interfaces for everyday use.
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Yeti Lap Warmer – the abominable cozy plush
You’ve got slippers, blankets and robes to help keep you warm while you binge watch Netflix this winter season. But all that may not be enough. If you really want to heat things up, the Yeti Lap Warmer will keep you toasty while you catch up on How To Get Away With Murder.
Read MoreH2OVibe Rain Showerhead Jet – pump in spa sounds with your spa shower
Showerheads mostly just serve one function. That is, distributing the water for a shower. Beyond that, they do don’t much else. The H2OVibe Rain Showerhead Jet with Wireless Bluetooth Speaker upgrades your showerhead into a musical powerhouse.
Read MoreOhm – a portable speaker and charger dock for busy people
Products that pull double duty are the best types of products. It reduces the need for stuff. Shampoo and conditioner in one? So much less time. The Ohm is an all-in-one Bluetooth speaker and an inductive charging dock.
Read MoreToast USB Wireless Handwarmers – keep your hands nice and toasty while your fingers work
Hands get cold. Sitting at your desk in the air con, your little fingers may get a bit chilly. Hand warmers help you stay comfortable while you’re gaming or typing. The Toast USB Wireless Handwarmers are adorable hand warmers that let you stay comfortable while you work.
Read MoreTP-Link Wireless N150 Travel Router – the perfect Wi-Fi solution for your travel adventures
It’s a big season for travel. Many people will be staying in hotels and the like as they go from place to place to visit friends and family or just go on vacation. Of course while you’re gone, you still want to stay connected. The TP-Link Wireless N150 Travel Router is the perfect device to make sure you can still access your favorite parts of the internet.
Read MoreRecon Wireless Folding Mouse – the perfect mouse for travel
Computer mouses (that’s the correct plural form, I checked) are bulky. They don’t really slide into the laptop bag as well as, well the laptop. But using a track pad can be sort of lame. The Recon Wireless Folding Mouse is a mouse that travels flat to save space.
Read MoreTV Listening Headband – watch late night TV without disturbing early birds
Not everyone falls asleep on the same schedule. Sometimes you want to watch late night TV and your roommate wants to turn in because they have work in the morning, you slacker. How do you both get what you want? Well you slap on a pair of headphones and leave them to their slumber. The TV Listening Headphones are the perfect product when you have to keep the noise down.
Read MoreScanSnap iX100 Mobile Scanner – tiny scanner, powerful software, superb results
My kids hand me endless amounts of artwork that I just can’t throw away. Right now the amount of wax covered paper in my office is definitely some kind of fire hazard. The ScanSnap iX100 Mobile Scanner can have this mess cleaned up in a matter of hours (yep, there’s a lot).
Read MoreScanSnap iX100 Mobile Scanner – tiny scanner, powerful software, superb results
My kids hand me endless amounts of artwork that I just can’t throw away. Right now the amount of wax covered paper in my office is definitely some kind of fire hazard. The ScanSnap iX100 Mobile Scanner can have this mess cleaned up in a matter of hours (yep, there’s a lot).
Read MoreQiPack – the elegant wireless way to charge your phone and impress your friends
There are a lot of back up battery options out there. From chargers that can slip into your pocket book to ones that attach to windows and charge with the power of the sun, they all have one thing in common: they wired. If you want to cut down on wires in your life, check out the QiPack, a wireless portable charger.
Read MoreHome Stereo Bluetooth Converter – give new life to your old school stereo speakers
With the advent of new technology like iPods, wireless speakers, etc, old school stereo systems have become almost obsolete. But instead of casting it out like a rogue ninja, you can still breathe some life into your precious old music system. All you need is a little help from some wireless techno wizardry.
Read MoreAuris Skye WiFi Music Receiver – dock once, play anywhere
Having a great playlist on your phone is all well and good, but the problem is, it’s only on one device. So if you decide to move around your home for some reason, you’ll either have to undock your phone and lose the improved sound, or turn off the music until you get back. Not a great solution.
Read MoreFirst Light – the Steampunk Lamp with No Electricity Required
Lots of folk like the look of steampunk gear, and add vintage touches featuring cogs and gears to their homes at the drop of a hat, but First Light takes it the next level by being an actual clockwork, wind up lamp. This lamp may not be right for every home but it sure is a discussion piece.
Read MoreR2-D2 Infrared Keyboard – so many jokes, so little time…
Infrared keyboards are cool, typing on them feels like you’re a hacker from the 90’s version of the future. Infrared keyboards that are beamed from R2-D2, like Princess Leia giving us a dire message are even cooler.
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