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Music Monsters make pipe-in music more fun

Edwin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:30:42 +0000

Most stuff, when miniaturized, tend to look extremely cute – which is why you have tons of toy breed dogs out there, not to mention everyone going bananas when they first watched “Honey, I Shrunk The Kids” all those decades ago. Well, in the 21st century, technological advancements have certainly made it very possible to churn out its fair share of miniaturized devices that are cute as a button – case in point, the £19.99 Music Monsters that comes in a choice of the Black Ninja, Blue Monster, Hellboy or Smiley Panda.

Not only are they cute, some of them can be creepy as well, where the miniature speakers boast the artwork of graffiti artists Pariz One and Dolaso. Definitely far more exciting to look at compared to the standard pair of portable speakers, they are also portable enough to be attached to your keys. All you need to do is plug your compatible device into the Music Monster’s posterior, followed by hitting the Play button, and you are good to go, letting the built-in 2.5W speaker rip for portable audio. The integrated rechargeable battery will deliver approximately 4 hours of playing time.

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Swann HD PenCam and PenCam 4GB does discreet video surveillance

Edwin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:00:43 +0000

These days, many of us carry at least one video recording device – the smartphone, and whether we use that or not is another matter altogether, as different smartphones have varying hardware crammed inside that will affect the output quality. As for the tablet, the same principle applies, and holding a tablet is far more unwieldy compared to having a smartphone nestled in your palm comfortably. Well, either way, they are not exactly the most discreet method of getting things done, which is why Swann came up with the HD PenCam and PenCam 4GB.

Yes sir, these two devices conceal a miniature video camera and DVR within what looks like, and works like an actual pen. Yes sir, this means you can still get your John Hancock down when the situation calls for it, and also capture a recording of your married colleague flirting with the office secretary as a form of blackmail, so much so that he has to bring you donuts and coffee every morning to keep his dirty secret safe. Let us take a look at what the HD PenCam and PenCam 4GB are able to offer in closer detail right after the jump.

First of all, the HD PenCam is able to shoot high definition AVI videos at 1280 x 720 resolution in addition to spiffy JPEG images, while the PenCam 4GB does both high resolution videos and images as well. What separates the two is this – the PenCam 4GB comes with a static internal memory count, so you are limited to just 4GB of storage space (which is the highest capacity for a PenCam to date), while the HD PenCam comes with a microSD memory card slot, so that you can record videos and shoot photos as long as there is still space left on the 16GB microSD memory card.

Either way, the videos recorded and photos shot can be shared on sites like Facebook and Youtube without the need for any post-processing, and they will play nice with PCs and Macs. Date and time-stamping makes the authenticity of the videos and photos unquestionable, and they can be charged up via USB – the same way that data is transferred over to the computer as well. Interested? The Swann HD PenCam and PenCam 4GB will retail for $99.99 and $69.99, respectively.

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Upside Down Helicopter

Edwin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:42 +0000

Since the world is getting more and more topsy turvy these days (the Arab Spring of 2011, snow that was supposed to show up in Christmas making an appearance only now, the works!), why not go with the flow by picking up the $79.95 Upside Down Helicopter? This remote controlled helicopter, as its name suggests, is capable of flying upside down. Boasting two pairs of contra-rotating coaxial main rotors that can unclip easily from each swash plate, when you invert and reattach them, the rotors will deliver a similar amount of lift as well as gyroscopic inertia to prevent it from crashing down to the ground.

Heck, it will even be able to move up and down, as well as make its way left or right in mid-air. There is a switch on the infrared remote that does away with the need to reverse joystick directions or remove the horizontal tail rotor. The rechargeable battery delivers up to seven minutes of flight time, although the law of diminishing returns apply here since it will take a good 50 minutes to juice it up fully. At least it plays nice with USB charging, making it a viable option while you work at the office to take 7 minute breaks each hour with an Upside Down Helicopter to go with your upside down workplace.

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Scosche flipCHARGE burst and flipCHARGE rogue announced

Edwin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:30:12 +0000

Scosche has just announced a couple of devices that will help solve the “short of power” issue that plagues many first world societies these days, considering the sheer number of gadgets that they tote around. The Scosche flipCHARGE burst and flipCHARGE rogue will come with a flush folding USB cable that paves the way for easy synchronization (not to mention not having any risk of losing a cable connector cap or anything of that sort), while a blue LED will let you know just how much juice it has left inside, not to mention a convenient carabiner clip that lets you hook it up to just about anything and anywhere.

Both of them will further expand Scosche’s back-up battery and charger range, and they will also work in tandem with Scosche’s free reVIVE App for advanced power management. Kas Alves, Executive Vice President of Scosche Industries, says, “Not being able to make calls, send texts, watch videos, surf the web, access email or listen to music because of a dead battery can be extremely frustrating. The flipCHARGE line addresses that problem in a smart, convenient form factor that is easy to always have with you.”

Scosche’s spanking new flipCHARGE rogue will come with a powerful 1800mAh lithium polymer battery (nowhere near what the new Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX offers at 3,300mAh, but it will do for the moment) that can fully juice up a dead iPhone or iPod, just like how a Phoenix Down revives your fallen Final Fantasy character. As for the smaller flipCHARGE burst, it will live up to its name by offering an emergency 30% power burst to an iPhone, and has enough juice stashed inside to power up a dead iPod up to 70% capacity during emergencies.

Regardless of which model you purchase, the flipCHARGE devices can be juiced up by plugging them into any computer, wall or car charger. The Scosche flipCHARGE burst and flipCHARGE rouge will retail for $44.99 and $59.99, respectively, if you are interested.

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Swap-O-Matic vending machine

Edwin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:00:11 +0000

It is rather encouraging to see society realize that we do not inherit the earth from our parents, but rather, we are just custodians of it for the next generation. After all, there is only one earth, and if it ends up inhabitable, where else are you supposed to go? Having said that, recycling efforts have clearly stepped up a pace over the years, and we are all more eco-conscious when it comes to our consumption and purchasing decisions. Will your next vehicle be a hybrid or a fully electric car? Are you purchasing organic foodstuff and support sustainable farming and fishing? All these questions have answers that lie in your conscience, and for those who want to take the next step, here is the Swap-O-Matic vending machine.

Brooklyn designer Lina Fenequito has come up with this unique vending machine that will not dispense mass-produced snacks with wrappers or other kinds of junk food, but rather, it will hand out second-hand belongings (or rather, pre-loved items) which are in need of a new owner who knows how to take good care of it.

This one-off machine will come with a bunch of compartments that will contain just about anything you have placed within, and to keep up with the times, the outside has a touchscreen interface. You will not use money but credits instead to obtain the items of your choice. Everyone will begin with three free credits, and each time you donate something to the machine, you will earn a credit. To receive something from the machine, you will obviously need to spend one credit. Of course, for those who prefer to hoard their credits, just swap an item of your own for one that is already in the machine.

Just how do you prevent unscrupulous folks from exploiting this system that relies on goodwill and honesty? You need to enter your email to access your account, and each account can be flagged should you be caught infringing on the terms of agreement. It does not sound too practical to install in today’s society, but at least it is a proof of concept that is guaranteed to make a statement more than anything else. Fenequito says, “Initially, the Swap-O-Matic is intended to inspire all of us to rethink our consumption habits, and consider more sustainable methods such as trading and reusing goods. On a much larger scale, the ultimate goal is for the Swap-O-Matic to inspire a movement, affecting change for large numbers of people and communities.”

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Doctor Who Build Your Own Sonic Screwdriver

Edwin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:00:41 +0000

For the DIY enthusiast who loves conjuring his own contraptions during one’s free time, here is the $39.99 Doctor Who Build Your Own Sonic Screwdriver that says it all. You, being the 12th doctor, will need to build your very own tool. With more than 80 different combinations, you can even select your choice of lights and sounds to make it a truly personalized experience. After all, I would say that for a Doctor to build his own Sonic Screwdriver is somewhat akin to the rite of passage that all Jedi padawans go through, when they are required to construct their own lightsabers. This is definitely for the true blue Doctor Who fan in the house, get it for someone who does not watch or follow the series, and you will most probably be on the receiving end of a really strange look, wondering why you could not have spent such money in a wiser manner.

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