Archive for July, 2008
Join Helios: Changing Barbeques as we know it
In an effort to use renewable energy sources and less polluting products, I’m surprised that I never see barbecues being targeted. Everyone always thinks of cars or big industrial factories as the ones that leave the huge carbon footprint, but no one thinks about grilling. I mean, if you’re burning something, that smoke has to go somewhere. And I’m certain that propane is some sort of pollutant because it smells so funny.
Designer Sean McGreevy has addressed this issue with the Helios, an energy-efficient outdoor cooker. The dish that you see is not designed to pick up 400 stations, but for collecting solar energy. The solar dish, which is safely pointed away from you while cooking, is designed to heat a coil inside the barbeque and cook food.
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BACTrack breathalyzer reviewed
There’s a close look at the BACTrack breath tester over on our sister publication coolest reviews. Follow the link to see how well it worked in the real world…
The Robotan Toilet Paper Holder
These robot toilet paper holders may not have a single hi-tech feature going for them, but the fact that they’re robot heads just makes up for it. Although I do wish they automatically ate the toilet paper when too much was hanging down. Maybe with a random sound effect to go with it. However, I’m afraid although these are incredibly cool, they are about as low tech as they come.
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Fingerprint Encrypted Mouse
Now here’s a mouse that will help you keep your precious data safe and sound – the Biometric Fingerprint Encrypted Mouse. This $116 peripheral comes with the following specifications and features :-
PC-Lock
Windows login and Screen Saver prevent the unauthorized user access the computer (only the registered fingerprint is accessible after successful verification!)
Web bank
The Web Bank can “remember” personal data (i.e. user names and passwords), once it’s been typed into a webpage form. It can also automatically access and enter this data for you in the future, with just a simply swipe of a registered finger. No worries about the hacker taking the password.
Virtual Disk
Virtual Disk can hide the confidential data partition (i.e.: you can install the important application programs onto virtual drive, so that nobody can use the programs, only the authorized user can see partition label and manipulate after virtual disk is activated and fingerprint verification is passed).
File encryption/decryption
File encryption/decryption by fingerprint for particularly important or confidential files (encrypted File/folder cannot be copied).
You can store up to 10 fingerprint templates in this mouse, so choose carefully. Oh yeah, I’d look out for my hands even more vigilantly from now on lest somebody walks by and hacks it off to gain access to all my passwords stored in the PC.
Watch Cufflinks for the modern geeky snob
Ever wish you could stand out from the rest of the crowd? Well, that is now possible by revamping your wardrobe and taking a look at these Watch Cufflinks.
Watch-Cufflinks.com offers the most original cufflinks available by creating stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces from vintage jeweled timepieces. Each piece is hand made from specifically selected watch movements of the finest craftsmanship from Switzerland, France and across the globe. Because all of the items on Watch-Cufflinks.com are unique, hand-crafted pieces, all items come with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
Well, if you’re into the whole “stiff upper lip” thing who wants to live the life of a modern aristocrat, perhaps ordering one of these cufflinks would do your public image a whole lot of good.
Lego desk lamp and organizer
Sometimes I’m amazed at the sheer amount of Lego inspired gadgets and even furniture that pops up. Well here’s one more for you and this one comes in a chic smoky white form. For once, this one won’t actually cost you a small fortune either. So many vendors take advantage of the fact that Legos have so much geek appeal that no matter the price, someone will buy it. This light actually has an extra perk thrown in. It has an extra layer that can be snapped off or on that has little cups to hold your pens and other little things you keep on your desk.
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KNGT icom MK1 car computer
It goes without saying that having some sort of car-based computer these days is the in-thing, as in-dash DVD players don’t just make the cut any more. KNGT of Korea has just launched a new multimedia-capable car PC known as icom MK1, and this will be powered by Windows XP. It will come with a 6.95″ wide touch screen display (why can’t they just use a 7″ display instead beats me) at 800 x 480 resolution, an on-screen keyboard, and Wi-Fi connectivity that is able to stay connected via telecommunication service providers such as SK, KT and Nespot. You ought not to get lost with the icom MK1 since it boasts an Internet map for you to get around.
Source: AVing
Travelmate Fireplace
Now is this a weird looking fireplace or what – it comes in the form of a briefcase which sends a message that this is highly portable, handle and all. Perfect for the upcoming winter (better be prepared than never, I say), the Travelmate makes it a snap for you to stay warm no matter where you are. No idea on what the Travelmate uses for fuel, but it is highly possible that it uses some sort of alcohol gel that other smokeless fireplaces make do with. Magnets will keep the glass sides in place, so you’ll have to remove those before you light it up. Make sure the glass sides are placed back in order to prevent any untoward accidents. The Travelmate fireplace ain’t cheap though as it retail for $3,300 a pop.
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