Join Solar-powered vibrator
Fancy tanning yourself out under the sun? Why not have some quiet personal time in the privacy of your own backyard with this solar-powered bullet vibrator, courtesy of Libida? Should you feel shy about baring your bits in full view of anyone with a good pair of binoculars or telescopes, there is always the option to use it indoors as it can also function via artificial light as well. This eco-friendly device retails for $29.95 a pop.
New BBQ lighter gets coals flaming in seconds
There’s a great debate in the Bar-b-que world that meat only tastes better when cooked over an open flame, and even more so when cooked with charcoal (I prefer Applewood, actually). But historically sspeaking, the charcoal grill has been more of an exercise in frustration for backyard warriors only seeking to start the flame, much less cook on it. The 60 second charcoal starter from Hammacher changes all that.
It looks more like a lightsaber than a charcoal lighter (although I bet Luke Skywalker could light one lickety split), but instead of light plasma, it uses hot air heated to nearly 1300 degrees Fahrenheit. The wand is buryed inside the pile of coal to heat until the briquettes begin to spark. Then, the wand is removed and continues to heat the pile until the fire starts. The result is a cleaner flame that doesn’t rely on the dangers of BBQ gas that can be overused and start a serious fire.
The 60 second charcoal starter is powered by 110 AC, so the wand won’t be used on any backpacking trips anytime soon. But road warriors with an RV or generator with an electrical outlet will be able to enjoy fire for cooking as long as they have a decent extension cord.
Cost is is around $80 from Hammacher.
Hat Tip: DVIce.
Dog Lamp is a hoot
Most dogs evoke the emotion of “Awww, isn’t he adorable?”, and this Dog Lamp is no exception. Other than being a great conversation starter, it also works great in lighting up your room.
No matter how hard you might try, and no matter which hole you stick the light bulb in, a normal dog just can’t seem to light your living room like a conventional lamp. Well, now the world can be proven wrong with the Dog Lamp!
Would you drop £74.99 for this pooch?
Product Page via RGS
Dual Pizza Oven cooks two pies in 90 seconds
I love pizza. Typing out those words just don’t seem to do justice for the way I feel about that particular food. I’ll eat pizza about as often as I can get away with, which can be pretty pricey. I try to balance things out by buying frozen pizzas or making my own. My family has a perfect pizza recipe that we’ve worked on for years (we’re all pizza lovers) and we love to make it to share with others. That’s why this Dual Pizza Oven caught my eye. This thing cooks pizzas faster than it takes me to even start prepping another batch.
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Underwater Light Show
If you tend to spend a whole lot of time soaking yourself in a tub until your fingers and toes turn all wrinkly like prunes, then the Underwater Light Show is the perfect gadget to own.
There are five lighting effects in all, from a fast random color changing light show that’s all very Night Fever, through a flashing single color, slow seductive phasing through all four colors, constant single color and finally a sequence of all the effects back to back. It looks a little bit like the rose off a watering can, but is of course considerably more fun, and deeply funky.
At £7.95 a pop, it is definitely affordable although I’d suggest you stock up on rechargeable batteries as the trio of AAA batteries won’t last for too many baths in succession IMHO.
Disneyland’s “House of the Future” Gets an Upgrade
Isn’t it just wonderful to look back and see what we thought our “future” would bring? Such is the case of the “House of the Future” in Disneyland. This was an exhibit that lasted ten years (1957-1967), and had things like a microwave oven, speakerphones, and a big-screen color TV.
It is nice to know that most homes have those features, so it is about time Disney put a modern-day (or should I say futuristic?) spin on the House of the Future.
House 2.0 is going to be a lot more expensive at a cost of $15 million. It will also be quite large with 5,000 square feet of floor space. It will also have actors living in it that will represent a “family of the future”. Let us all pray that they do not use the same fake family as Phil of the Future.
Unlike the original House, which was sponsored by just Monsanto, the House of the Future will be sponsored by many big companies including Microsoft, HP, and LifeWare.
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Time Tracker helps with time management
Being on time is something more and more people take for granted these days, which is why it is always important to get your kids started off on the right footing. The Time Tracker is one interesting device that helps a child learn about time management without being chided by an adult. It features three seconds that can be programmed to light up after specific time intervals, with half a dozen sound effects to choose from when it comes to indicating just when is time running out. At least it makes lives easier for parents as kids who have not yet learnt numbers can’t defend themselves, claiming that they lost track of time for the umpteenth…er, time. Fancy dropping $38.95 on this?
Product Page via OhGizmo!
You Too Can Look Good In Hi-Def With blu_ray Makeup
There isn’t a gadget or electronics fanatic out there that isn’t giddy the first time they watch their brand new hi-definition television watching hi-def content. Watching Planet Earth, nature shows on the Discovery Channel, and so on.
But there comes that second moment of hi-def ownership, the one that happens after you watch your local news in hi-def or when you see one of those reality TV shows in hi-def. The moment where you see someone’s face in hi-def that should have really stayed in standard def. You know that old adage “a face made for radio”? I think there’ll be a new one for this era of hi-def: a face made for standard def.”
From an unlikely source comes a possible solution for that.
Over at Sephora.com (yes, the girly makeup and beauty site), the cosmetic manufacturer Cargo is selling a new line of cosmetics: The Continue reading » blu_ray Collection. This line of cosmetics has been specially created for use with hi-def film. According to the website, these products have been “developed in response to the needs of makeup artists shooting in high definition, these specialized products work for high-def and are ideal for perfecting the skin while still giving a natural look.” The set they are selling includes a High Definition Mattifier, Pressed Powder, Blush/Highlighter, Mascara and Gloss. Here’s the list of active ingredients from Sephora.com: You Too Can Look Good In Hi-Def With blu_ray Makeup
