Wednesday, October 29, 2008
A remedy for those people who type everything in CAPS!It is actually a standard Caps Lock key that features a couple of 14-gauge 10-millimeter spikes screwed inside two tiny holes drilled into the key. Lol. It exists!
And then here's a gadget/sensor thing that can turn your water and gas into electricity. Researchers of the Fraunhofer Technology Development Group TEG have now successfully managed to convert this fluidic energy into electricity.
Fraunhofer researchers from Stuttgart have developed a new technology that enables the production of energy-autonomous and thus low-maintenance sensors. "Our system is eminently suitable for sensors in pneumatic plants, as we can convert the kinetic energy from air or water into electricity," explains Jose Israel Ramirez, who is doing research on this topic at the TEG. "The fluidic energy transducer generates electricity in the microwatt or milliwatt range. This is sufficient to supply cyclically operating sensors with enough energy to read out and transmit the relevant data."
Click through for the full press release >>
Labels: electricity, Gadgets, Keyboard shortcut
Monday, August 13, 2007
Look at this webcam and tell me you don't want to start talking in alien gibberish. It seriously looks like a little alien to me. The camera popped up out of the top like that, it's dying to ask you to take it to your leader. And as for functionality the webcam has an integrated microphone. It is a 640x480 camera that can rotate 300 degrees with 25 degrees of tilt. Twisting the silver sing in the center will adjust the volume.
It is cleverly called The Alibi and is made by the company Boynq
. Though it is supposed to be available for purchase on Amazon we have yet to find the listing.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
The Beverage Buggy with remote control. Imagine being able to ask someone to send you a coke by buggy.
No more horses and carriages or well...getting up off your lazy arse and going to get a coke yourself.
Now you can transport your cokes or any beverage via a remote control Beverage Buggy. One or two, cans or bottles. Which though I do think is a bit lazy, I also think it is flippin' ingenious!
Labels: Gadgets, remote control
Friday, July 20, 2007
The DataGlass is a small monocular lens head mounted display for wearable PCs. The DataGlass allows the user to see a 10inch wide screen 60cm in front of her. It is dust and water-proof. In case you're walking through a waterfall with a computer attached to you...or um...in an old attic.
And if you happen to have an extra $1636 lying around then it is all yours!
Arrrr!
Labels: Gadgets
Thursday, July 19, 2007
You both have to wake up for work in the morning. It is a must. And neither of you want to have to worry about making sure the other person is indeed awake. In comes the ring alarm.
The ring alarm is ingenious.
The Ring Alarm has two vibrating rings and a computerized charging cradle. The cradle is used to program each ring to vibrate at a certain time.
How awesome is that? Check out a more details picture here.
Labels: Gadgets
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
At first I thought I should put this under the books section, but then I realized it definitely is geeky and techie enough to be talked about right here.But someone is going to have to draw me a diagram because I'm not quite sure I understand. This lamp can stand horizontally or vertically depending on how it needs to be used. Somehow it knows, via a smartly located sensor, just how it needs to be used and it distributes the light accordingly. That is bloody brilliant!
Designed by Lee Suk Woo and Byeon Dong Jin it takes up very little space and is easy to store since it can fold. It has already received a Special Mention in the 2007 Lightouch Design Competition in Singapore.
Labels: Gadgets
Friday, June 29, 2007
Have you guys heard about this new gadget coming out called the iPhone? You can't miss it, everyone is talking about it. The hype for this iPhone is so huge its palpable. Some lines started days ago outside the Apple and AT&T stores. I cannot deny the beauty of this device. For the most part, this is something we have not seen before. However, the more I see and read about it, the less I lust for it. I'm willing to bet many people don't even know why they want the phone in the first place. The marketing campaign for this thing was amazing- good enough to make you say "I want that" as if you were some brainwashed Apple fanboy. Are you really going to pay $600 for a phone? We have smart phones out today that cost $200 which can already browse the internet, play MP3's and store your personal data. I'm generally not an Apple fan. And I already pay for an unlimited data plan for my phone so my lack of enthusiasm does not stem from an inability to afford this device. I suddenly find myself unimpressed with the features of the iPhone. To me it's nothing entirely new, just a fancy package for many things we already do on our current smart phones. I will say that the official page for the iPhone is plenty cool. They have a video tutorial/tour of the iPhone and even show you how to activate it. I wish other manufactures would take the time to do those things. Apple is starting to make some nifty gadgets these days, but I don't think they make the best ones. Good for Mr. Jobs - he's making a killing, but I'm feeling at this moment that while initially the iPhone sales will probably do great, they will soon die down - leaving us looking back realizing the device was over-hyped. Who knows?
www.apple.com/iphone
AT&T iPhone
www.apple.com/iphone
AT&T iPhone
Labels: Apple, Gadgets, iPhone, technology
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Ok, so yes, there is a GPS unit on my Amazon.com wish list. Because I am a nerd, yes, I know you all know that already. But have I died an gone to heaven?
The iNavi G1 is just so dreamy... **sigh**
It has the rather nifty feature of rendering 3D maps with details such as the stars in the night sky and mountains in the background.
There is a "Car Diary" software application that lets you keep track of car-related expenses, but the most wonderful thing ever is it has Karaoke capability!
Tuesday, June 26, 2007
This is cracking me up!I didn't know whether to write this under geek or design so I'm just throwing it in here and hoping everyone finds it alright.
These speakers...look like dogs.
You can apply them to any audio device with 3.5mm headjack, e.g. PC, Mac, iPod, PDA, MP3 player, CD player. It claims they have a high quality sound. Lol. All I know is they look pretty darn pissed off and I think they are hilarious.
Would you use speakers like this? I'm not sure I would. I think I would want better speakers, no offense, I'm just so weird about my gadgets and my music, ya know what I'm saying? But they are cute and definitely would prompt an interesting conversation.
Saturday, June 23, 2007
A letter opener that also functions as an alarm clock. Sure why not?
But...really..why?
Opening so many letters, you find yourself bored and you fall asleep?
It also happens to have 4 USB ports available for you to plug in other gadgets, so maybe that is the real purpose of this little thing. But it apparently can open a letter super speedy. And it can be powered by 3 double A batteries or a USB cord.
Labels: Gadgets
Friday, June 22, 2007
Yes, it's true, 5 days out of the week I haul around a heavy laptop. It's heavy because it's one of those tablet laptops that allows me to wage digital warfare with Illustrator.
So many places are going wireless now that I often find myself picking up signals in odd places. But the problem is I can't plug into anything and my battery gets drained unbelievably fast! It causes me to clench my jaw tight and silently growl.
And so the search begins for the cheapest way to get batteries for my travels when occasions such as this arise. The lowest price for batteries anywhere is LCB, they have the lowest price in Dell Laptop Batteries, camcorder batteries, digital camera batteries, batteries used in medical equipment, UPS back-up batteries...I had no clue so many batteries existed but let me just tell you, LCB has them. Have no fear they aren't knock-offs either, they are brand name batteries just at cheaper prices. Imagine it to be like an online Costco warehouse, but just of batteries. You get the picture?
Interestingly, they also offer Battery Rebuilds for discontinued or hard to replace batteries which is pretty cool and I had to pass that news onto my grandparents. And I've told people I work for about the site, too, because we're all techie geeks and batteries come in very handy.
Disclosure:
This post has been sponsored.
So many places are going wireless now that I often find myself picking up signals in odd places. But the problem is I can't plug into anything and my battery gets drained unbelievably fast! It causes me to clench my jaw tight and silently growl.
And so the search begins for the cheapest way to get batteries for my travels when occasions such as this arise. The lowest price for batteries anywhere is LCB, they have the lowest price in Dell Laptop Batteries, camcorder batteries, digital camera batteries, batteries used in medical equipment, UPS back-up batteries...I had no clue so many batteries existed but let me just tell you, LCB has them. Have no fear they aren't knock-offs either, they are brand name batteries just at cheaper prices. Imagine it to be like an online Costco warehouse, but just of batteries. You get the picture?
Interestingly, they also offer Battery Rebuilds for discontinued or hard to replace batteries which is pretty cool and I had to pass that news onto my grandparents. And I've told people I work for about the site, too, because we're all techie geeks and batteries come in very handy.
Disclosure:
This post has been sponsored.
Labels: batteries, Computers, electronics, Gadgets
Let me reiterate...I do not have an iPod. I don't. And I've always said that I won't. But now they've gone and created software to make an iPod the ultimate geek toy!iGadget...
iGadget, allows you to add driving directions, weather reports, movie showtimes, RSS, text files and utilize Outlook features such as email, appointments, tasks and contacts. There are new plug-ins releasing constantly and just last week they added a feature which allows you to find gas prices for any location in the US.
....aw man. Gimmie one of those solar panel beach bags and an iPod with the iGadget and I'd never leave the sand.
Friday, June 8, 2007
For those of you who wish to partake in some covert night time bad-assness, you might want to check out Optics Planet. They have a huge assortment of night vision optics to choose from.
You got your night vision equipment: goggles, binoculars, scopes, cameras even thermal imaging stuff! They have the equipment you need - whether it be for neighborhood watch, security or hunting. I personally will be looking into something here since my car was broken in to last week. OpticsPlanet has everything from generation 1 to 4 night vision - but they have other tactical gear as well.
For you military buffs there is full line of military & tactical gear, holsters, flashlights, rifle scopes, rangefinders...everything you can think of to make you feel like Inspector Gadget or MacGuyver!
The prices are good - on the low side, and they have free shipping (you can't beat free shipping). So if you're into tactical gadgets or just like fantasizing, perhaps you'll want to browse around.
Disclosure:
This post has been sponsored by OpticsPlanet.
You got your night vision equipment: goggles, binoculars, scopes, cameras even thermal imaging stuff! They have the equipment you need - whether it be for neighborhood watch, security or hunting. I personally will be looking into something here since my car was broken in to last week. OpticsPlanet has everything from generation 1 to 4 night vision - but they have other tactical gear as well.
For you military buffs there is full line of military & tactical gear, holsters, flashlights, rifle scopes, rangefinders...everything you can think of to make you feel like Inspector Gadget or MacGuyver!
The prices are good - on the low side, and they have free shipping (you can't beat free shipping). So if you're into tactical gadgets or just like fantasizing, perhaps you'll want to browse around.
Disclosure:
This post has been sponsored by OpticsPlanet.
Labels: Gadgets, technology
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Holy mackenzie! I can get a 2GB flash drive for under $23! And hello, a 4GB flash drive for under $33! You don't even know how happy that makes me, because I can fill up flash drives like a water canteen in the desert. (Yes, I know, I'm cheesy).
When you're a geeky gal like me, you're always going to be looking for the best deals on CD-Rs, DVD-Rs, printer ink, flash drives, etc.
So when you hear about a "Super Media Store" it's just like hearing about an Abercrombie & Fitch sale if you're a super preppy shopper. Sorry A&F, you don't do it for me, but Super Media Stores are right up my alley.
The best thing about "Super Media Store" is that they openly tell you all their best deals right on the main page of their site. Right off the bat you know you can get $100 off a printer AND 3 free ink cartridges if you buy a Primera.
It's also a helpful site in getting advice about things you are interested in; regarding technology. For instance, right now you can read an article about "Ten Tips for Taking Better Pictures With Your Digital Camera." Being able to take care if several of my geeky needs at once is very convenient.
For a frugal shopper this is an instant bookmark in my list of favorites.
Disclosure:
This post has been sponsored.
When you're a geeky gal like me, you're always going to be looking for the best deals on CD-Rs, DVD-Rs, printer ink, flash drives, etc.
So when you hear about a "Super Media Store" it's just like hearing about an Abercrombie & Fitch sale if you're a super preppy shopper. Sorry A&F, you don't do it for me, but Super Media Stores are right up my alley.
The best thing about "Super Media Store" is that they openly tell you all their best deals right on the main page of their site. Right off the bat you know you can get $100 off a printer AND 3 free ink cartridges if you buy a Primera.
It's also a helpful site in getting advice about things you are interested in; regarding technology. For instance, right now you can read an article about "Ten Tips for Taking Better Pictures With Your Digital Camera." Being able to take care if several of my geeky needs at once is very convenient.
For a frugal shopper this is an instant bookmark in my list of favorites.
Disclosure:
This post has been sponsored.
Labels: awesome deals, Gadgets, technology
Monday, June 4, 2007
What could be better than a fun new gadget?A fun new gadget that is astronomical related. I'm lucky to live in an area that is just enough country-like that I can still see the stars on a clear night. Sometimes it's so beautiful you just don't want to go inside. Meade's MySKY is comparable to the Celestron skyscout.
With the new Meade MySKY gadget it's going to be even more difficult to drag myself inside. Meade MySKY features a full-color LCD screen and the ability to identify over 30,000 celestial objects at a click of a button. You plug in headphones if you need it to be quiet and a narrator tells you all about what you're looking at.
One of the coolest features is the "Tonight's Best Tour." It takes you to the most interesting objects in the sky for your time, date, and location. So very cool!
The MySKY is customizable and becomes your own little sky exploration guide. For me it is so much cooler and easier than depending on a printed map of constellations. This is far more interactive and intuitive, because you don't need to know how to read the maps. And to top it all off, a Meade MySKY Personal Planetarium will be available soon!
For all your astronomy needs, including MySKY, shop at OpticsPlanet.com – Lowest Prices Guaranteed, Free UPS on all order above $29.95.
Disclosure:
This post has been sponsored.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
Time passes so fast these days; I often don't want to look at the clock. But this clock is so cool I think I'd want to look all the time!Wall Gear Watch made by invotis.
The hands are gears that slowly move around the clock as time passes.
It's just so mod and funky looking and since it is functional you don't have to feel bad about buying one. =o)
Apparently things that tell time make really fun gadgets, because I know I've posted about cool clocks before.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Microsoft has been creating several amazing products recently. Earlier this year I blogged about Photosynth. Today everyone is talking about surface computing. What was a top secret project - Microsoft has now unveiled as a new Surface computer. A coffee table type computer that interacts with objects and human touch. The table is basically a PC encased in a spiffy black table base with a delicious 30 inch touchscreen under an acrylic top. 5 cameras under the screen sense and identify objects. Wireless networking allows the computer to sense what object has been placed on the screen, and will automatically connect to it if able. A multi finger, multi user interface allows you to organize your photos and move them around as if they were real printed photos. No mouse, no keyboard, all touch - and with both hands if you want. Imagine placing a digital camera and a cell phone on the screen, and then all of the sudden see the pics spill out of the camera all over the screen, and sliding some of those images under the phone to transfer them.
Microsoft will initially target stores, hotels and casinos with the new technology. Surface computers will be available in some Las Vegas casinos, Starwood hotels and T-Mobile stores by the end of the year.
You would think something this awesome would be priced way too high for most of us to touch, but Microsoft is saying $5,000 to $10,000. Prices are expected to drop within 3-5 to make them much more affordable for the rest of us consumers.
Microsoft is working on a limited number of programs to ship with Surface, including one for sharing digital photographs - which couldn't possibly get old.
Thank you Microsoft!
See this demo!
Read more -
Labels: Computers, Gadgets, Microsoft, technology
Monday, May 14, 2007
Somebody stop me. Lol.
Who in the world developed this thing!?
A nasal aspirator for your wee tot.
The Nosefrida...it's not a joke, I swear, it's very real.
And oh so disgusting! Eck!
What if you suck too much, what if the snot is looser than you expect? ECK! God forbid your child is curious and decides to handle all the snot sucking himself. Can you imagine? Stick it up his nose, puts the other end in his mouth. Oh Lord!
No, no, this is even better. Imagine your child wakes up screaming in the middle of the night. You run to their room, think they are having a nightmare and they look at you..."Mommy, my nose is so stuffy, I need you to suck the snot out of it!" Oh yeah sure honey just flare your nostril a little bit wider for Mommy so she can get a good position.
Hahahahahaha! Oh stop! It hurts! Hahahahaha!
Labels: Gadgets
Lol. Sometimes I find the craziest things when I'm perusing the net during lunch breaks. Maybe because I'm generally an odd bird anyway, so stumbling into odd news or gadgets isn't that difficult.But this little gadget could save you from having to find your missing socks!
Sock Pro.
You heard me right.
Sock.
Pro.
It's a professional something or other...and it is sock related. **I just can't get over this, it's too funny**
Their website even comes with step-by-step directions on how to correctly use the Sock Pro. **Trying not to laugh too loud**
STEP 1
Click on image for larger view.
Place a dirty pair of socks through the SOCKpro and toss them into the laundry.
STEP 2
Socks and SOCKpro are laundered with your wash loads as usual.
STEP 3
Socks, with SOCKpro, go back in the drawer;
CLEAN, DRY and STILL TOGETHER.
**still snickering**
Labels: Gadgets
This isn't so much geeky as it is just plain clever.
Since I attended two BBQ's this weekend for Mother's Day, grilling and all that smoky goodness has been pleasantly on my mind. I love the smell of something cooking on a grill.
Anywho, here is a grill for someone who doesn't have any space; apartment dwellers won't have to miss out anymore!
You can either get a portable, briefcase grill. Or you can buy Bruce. Yep, Bruce is a grill made especially for a balcony, it looks kind of like those flower pot things you hook to a window sill.
Don't worry about any melting plastic dripping onto the people in the balcony below you...actually, I'm not sure if you would have to worry about that or not. I would assume it has all been tested. But ya just never know.
Since I attended two BBQ's this weekend for Mother's Day, grilling and all that smoky goodness has been pleasantly on my mind. I love the smell of something cooking on a grill.
Anywho, here is a grill for someone who doesn't have any space; apartment dwellers won't have to miss out anymore!
You can either get a portable, briefcase grill. Or you can buy Bruce. Yep, Bruce is a grill made especially for a balcony, it looks kind of like those flower pot things you hook to a window sill.
Don't worry about any melting plastic dripping onto the people in the balcony below you...actually, I'm not sure if you would have to worry about that or not. I would assume it has all been tested. But ya just never know.Labels: Gadgets
Monday, May 7, 2007
Again. I'm speechless. I just, I don't know what to say about this.A hyrbid eating utensil? Are you kidding me?
I mean, you would get so messy eating with this thing. You'd be spinning it around and splattering people. Not to mention how to you cut through a piece of steak (not that I eat steak) without being able to hold it down with your fork and cut with your knife? Hmm?
I know I can't be the only person who cuts that way.
I will admit it looks kind of cool. Very ninja like. Hehe.
Labels: funny, Gadgets, kitchen
Thursday, May 3, 2007
This is just so fabulously cool that I had to write about it immediately.Right now it is overpriced, but I wonder if the Sakku will get some cheaper competition from other companies now that more than half the population consists of "gadget carriers."
While I consider myself extremely nerdy, I have to admit the only gadget I carry around faithfully is my cell phone. Though sometimes I wish I had an iPod or some other palm pilot type thing, I haven't yet found it to be necessary.
Though now that I see the Sakku, maybe I need some gadgets to go with my bag?
Haha, now I see how some women can buy a lot of shoes and find themselves needing new outifts.
Monday, April 23, 2007
Just when you think you've seen it all..you read about Clocky.
The summary is:
"Clocky is the alarm clock that runs away to get you out of bed. Clocky gives you one chance to get up. But if you snooze, Clocky will jump off of your nightstand and wheel around your room looking for a place to hide. Clocky is kind of like a misbehaving pet, only he will get up at the right time."I'm really not sure I should ever own one of these things. I hit the snooze button quite often and if my clock jumped off, blaring its alarm from some hidden corner...well that would not be a good morning. In fact, I think it would successfully impair me for the remainder of the day.
Sunday, April 15, 2007
This one is for you Mike. I know you love your iPod docks, haha. But now look, you can design your own iPod decorations!I don't own an iPod...gasp...and I doubt I ever will. So I had no idea you can buy iPod stickers to decorate the expensive little music storage gadget. And why would you put stickers on a $300 piece of equipment...I really don't know.
But apparently the stickers aren't always very attractive.
So The People's Media Company wrote an article on how to design your very own iPod sticker. I hate to have to direct you to their sponsor-filled and very backwards looking website, but you can read the article here.
How to Make Your Own iPod Skins
Labels: Gadgets
Friday, April 13, 2007
Here it is folks! It's the USB gadget we've been waiting for. It's the super cool and ultra compact USB..MEMO HOLDER. *clears throat* Um, it lights up when a note is inserted. So if you forget that you have a memo, you'll look at the memo holder and see that it is lit up - signifying that you have a pending memo. You can use as a USB extender too. Yes!USB Memo Holder.
Labels: Gadgets
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