When mass duplicating media you often hit a snag that it takes so long to make copy after copy. Mass duplication devices more commonly known are for CD’s or DVD’s. Aleratec have just released a 1:11 USB copy tower [Read more…]
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Flash Drive Duplicator
March 19, 2008 by 1 Comment
Network through you AC Outlets
March 18, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Although not a new gadget, I still wanted to mention the Panasonic BL-PA100KTA network adapter which uses your electrical wires to create a network around your home. [Read more…]
BT2 Employee Monitor
March 16, 2008 by Leave a Comment
The BT2 monitor system is made by Exmocare and allows employers to keep tabs on how their staff are doing “inside”, meaning in a heart rate, body temperature etc… way. It takes readings of a member of staff wearing it and reports it back to a central location where the manager [Read more…]
USB Memory Bomb
March 16, 2008 by 1 Comment
The USB Memory Bomb isn’t the most convenient of shapes and might not fit too well in your wallet or pocket, but it certain to get a few people looking at it on your desk.
The Memory Bomb is designed by Joel Escalona from Mexico City and looks quite menacing in a cartoon type of way. Currently it is just a prototype and will probably feature a way to put your flash drive inside it or have the possibility to squeeze a hard drive in there.
If the price is right I can see my desk having one of these placed on it.
Via: Technabob
Belkin USB Hub for your Desk
March 12, 2008 by Leave a Comment
The Belkin USB hub is one of those brilliant designs that you wonder why it hasn’t been thought of before. The USB hub is shaped to fit perfectly in to an office desk grommet hole which can be found towards each back corner of most desks. A lot of gadgets these days require a USB port and this gadget provides just what you need for easy access with out the hassle of another couple of cables getting in the way on your desk. A few different sizes are available to fix the correct type of desk, so before you order make sure you check out your desk.
The USB Hub comes with a small power supply which attaches under the desk along side the USB cable that connects the hub to your PC. By having it’s own power source, it allows the USB hub to power more demanding devices.
What if you do not have a grommet hole? The option here is to get a drill and make your own. Just be careful with a drill though!
Via: SlipperyBrick
Tengu
March 11, 2008 by Leave a Comment
Tengu is a white plastic brick which has LEDs that represent a face. A microphone inside the device picks up sounds and the mouth of Tengu attempts to lip sync with your music. The device is USB powered and either connects to a computer or USB outlet on the wall.
There really isn’t any practical use for a gadget like this at all, but that’s not the point of some gadgets these days. This one is purely for entertainment only. As ThinkGeek puts it “Their approach to gadgetry is to develop the product first, then create the need for it.”
Seven different faces are available to fit your own personal mood. You can find Tengu over at ThinkGeek and he costs $49.95. Doesn’t it get scary when I refer to Tengu as a person?
Product Page Via: GizmosforGeeks
DIY Airplane
March 10, 2008 by Leave a Comment
This aircraft is a DIY kit which you build your self. It is named Velocity and is classified as an “experimental aircraft”. To get more details on exactly what that means I advise checking out the velocity site linked below as it relates to FAA regulations. The Velocity can carry 70 gallons of fuel, carry 4 people (depending on weight and fuel load) as well as luggage. If you are light weight passengers then you could stay aloft for 5+ hours with a range of close to 1000 nm.
The Velocity features gull-wing doors and comes in a full assembly kit which can be built in a standard 2 car garage. Velocity say it takes around 1200 hours to completely build although you can opt for their own building service which can see it built in about 800 hours.
The cost of the cheapest Velocity is $31,950 which isn’t a bad price at all to get your hands on a nice project.
Product Page Via: GearCrave
Solar Powered Robot Lawn Mower
March 7, 2008 by Leave a Comment
If you love automating tasks in your house such as cleaning the carpets with a Roomba robot vacuum then this solar powered robot lawn mower is definitely a must-have. This ‘sci-fi’ looking gadget can cut up to approximately 2300 square meters of grass automatically (you’ll also be able to program how much lawn there is to cut) and being able to programme a schedule into the mower will mean you won’t have to be around as it activates itself and works away whenever you like.
The robot mower uses a form of hybrid power to keep it’s batteries charged, in that both electricity from the wall and solar energy from the sun will keep the batteries charged each day ready for it’s next run around the lawn. Each charge though will see the robot mower through about 40 minutes of grass cutting (so this won’t really be used for any of you who have a stadium for a yard). Then at the end of its run, the robot automatically docks back onto it’s charger ready for the next cycle. So with no emissions, virtually no noise and seeing as its powered by the sun, this little mower will put smiles on those who are more ‘green’ focused. [Read more…]
InkJet costs 8000 USD Per Gallon
March 6, 2008 by Leave a Comment
When using your day to day home printer you probably never calculated that InkJet Ink can cost you up to $8000 per gallon. I was shocked to read that. InkJet printers tend to be dirt cheap, next to nothing to buy these days and often it is the case that the printer is cheaper then the cartridges to fill it. Over the last few years I have heard complaints from some that little microchips are put inside the ink cartridges and if this is not present, or it has expired, then you need a new one. With crazy ink prices, no wonder the Ink Refill people are hard at work creating alternatives in this lucrative industry.
Jon Chase wrote over on PopSci that he has now thrown his printer away and uses online services to print his pictures out. After reading that it certainly makes sense as I for one, would not want to pay that amount per gallon of anything.
It’s interesting that a number of law suits have been filed around this subject by competitors, end users, refill companies and what not. Check out PopSci as it makes a great read on the topic.
Via: Fosfor
Lowrider Bike with Hydraulics
March 5, 2008 by 6 Comments
Many of you will have seen the bouncing cars in rap videos, or the competitions that run to see who can get their car to bounce the highest. However, one thing I have never seen is a pedal bike with air suspension built in to raise it up. This “lowrider bike” sports all the usual lowrider type gear such as the many spoke wire wheels and the most important part, the air suspension which allow it to move up and down. You must check out the videos after the jump to see the lowrider bike in action. They are class! The second video also has flames coming out the back.
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Static Electricity Eliminator
February 27, 2008 by Leave a Comment
If you have ever touched a car and received a static shock, you will understand how frustrating it is. When it happens nearly all the time you start being scared to shut the door with your hand and instead, kick it shut. The static discharge is due to electrons being built up in your body while moving around and once in there, they need discharging. Discharging through others, a door, or another electronic device usually happens. ThinkGeek are now offering a static electricity eliminator (SEE) which you carry on your keyring. If you believe you are charged then you whip the SEE out of your pocket, hold it against something that is earthed like a car, radiator, metal desk leg etc… and a little LCD display lets you know when you have been discharged. The cool feature about it is that no batteries are required as the static charge in your body gives it enough power to give you a status.
The SEE costs $9.99 and is available from here.
USB Powerstick Mobile Charger
February 25, 2008 by Leave a Comment
For the regular mobile gadget user, power is an essential part of your life. Every day the average gadget users carries around a mobile phone, possibly a pocket PC and even a portable gaming system. Power outlets on the wall are not always available and this is where a USB Powerstick can help. The powerstick has a 750mAh capacity and uses USB to charge it self up. Charging to 90% capacity takes just 90 minutes and the powerstick can then be used to charge your mobile devices. It uses a lithium polymer battery which was chosen for a few reasons. First, they are more compact then the more traditional lithium-ion battery’s and also, they are less volatile and less likely to go up in flames which is always a good thing considering it could spend a good deal of time in your pocket.
A small LCD meter is provided on the top of the powerstick which shows how much charge it is holding. This is handy in that you can get a quick glimpse of how your backup battery is doing. With the powerstick being USB it allows it to be charged not only via a laptop or PC, but by the growing number of places such as air plane seats and cars which are now making available USB connectors.
Once the powerstick is charged it’s self, you can then select the appropriate tip to connect it to your mobile device and let it charge away. The charger acts just like a wall charger in that you can still use your phone while charging it with a USB powerstick.
More details can be found over at Powerstick.com where the powerstick is available with 9 tips for $69.95.
Via: GeekAlerts
