I’ve written about a few solar powered gadgets, motion sensing gadgets and security/spy cameras in the past, however here’s an amazing gadget which combines all three technologies! This security camera not only powers itself from the sun, it also can be programmed to record or alert you when it detects something moving!

When motion is detected, the camera’s PIR motion sensor immediately begins transmitting video and audio to the receiver. When the receiver receives the transmission it beeps twice then begins flashing an LED light for one minute so you will know when to watch what’s happening.
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When I got back from vacation amongst the junk mail and bills there was also a padded envelope that contained 2 very low tech but exceedingly useful drinking gadgets, the Beer Clip.

The beer clip is like a traditional money clip (which we don’t see many of in the UK) but also incorporates a bottle opener. So when you’ve spent your hard earned green on beer you no longer need to chip your teeth to open the bottles.

You can get your own Beer Clip from Beer Clip (funny that) who I must thank for sending me mine for free, now if somebody would just send me some free beer I’d be a very happy man

If you ever wanted an easy way to charge your mobile phone or any other device which can be charged via USB such as many MP3 players or iPods this gadget could be for you. The Scotty Phone and USB Solar Charger is a small and compact solar panel which you can easily plug your gadgets into to charge them even when you’re miles away from civilization.
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This is just bizarre, a toilet based around a rocking horse. It even offers some health benefits:

However, the inclusion of foot pegs provides real health benefits by raising the knees above the waist, which facilitates a thorough expulsion of waste.

More info over at elseware.

This is another one of those toys that I need to get (purely for educational purposes of course), the Hydrogen Fuel Rocket.

As cool toys go this has got to be right up there (literally). The Hydrogen Fuel Rocket is capable of souring up to 200 feet in the air, powered purely by hydrogen. Hydrogen is an eco friendly fuel and to produce the kit comes with Propellant Crystals (Citric Acid), simply mix these with water to produce your rocket fuel.

In order to launch your rocket you’ll need to find a large open space for the launch pad and then press the big red launch button (10, 9, 8,… countdown absolutely compulsory) and watch your engine ignite and thrust the rocket skyward.

The Hydrogen Fuel Rocket is available from Think Geek for a bargain $39.99.

When one pictures a peaceful situation, a common thing thought of is flowing water. It is now very easy to create a peaceful atmosphere in your own home with the Serenity Waterfall.

It is a proven fact that the sounds of flowing water are calming and can increase productivity or creativity. The sounds of flowing water also have numerous therapeutic effects so you can enhance the quality of your living space with just a simple waterfall.
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This is another funny solar powered gadget that might be slightly odd-looking to wear. The Solar Visor AM/FM Speaker Radio features a fully functional AM/FM radio and speaker all powered by the attached solar panel.

The visor has a built in solar panel which can gather up all the sun that would have been blinding you if you hadn’t had your trusty visor on. It powers the AM and FM radio which outputs the sound to a powerful speaker on the side so you can share the news, sports, weather or music with everyone around you.
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This has got to be the most over top litter tray ever invented, the Litter-Robot.

The litter-robot looks like a feline spaceship and hygienically removes you pet’s poop from the tray each time it goes. So the cat goes into the ball to do it’s business. Once pussy has finished it vacates the sphere. Seven minutes later the sphere rotates dropping the er droppings into a drawer below, which you can then empty on a weekly basis (gas mask recommended).

There is an interesting demonstration animation and you can buy online at Litter Robot, it costs £299 though so it may be cheaper to train your cat to go in next doors garden.

Via Ounae and Apartment Therapy, thanks.