Archive for October, 2008
Friday, October 31st, 2008
This two animal inspired gadget combos, available in the shape of a pink pig and a green frog, connects to your computer’s USB port and can help you with two things: heating up your frozen fingers and loosen those unwanted muscle tensions.
Simply press the ears on the animal of your choice to start your home spa treatment.
Product Specifications:
- Cute animal design
- USB hand warmer
- USB massager
- Powered by USB
- Massager On / Off switch
- Wamer On / Off switch
- Size: 85*85*45mm (approx.)
- Weight: 100g
The USB Animal Hand Warmer and Massager is yours for $14 from gadget4all.com.
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Tags: animal design, arm, cat, computer, cute animal, Gadget, Geek, green frog, hp, nec, shape, USB, usb port
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Friday, October 31st, 2008
This portable toy blaster is capable of making softball-sized snowballs and launching them up to 50 feet away – “allowing rapid, long-range assaults during neighborhood snowball confrontations.”
Simply place snow in the forming chamber and close the lid, and it packs three perfectly spherical snowballs. To blast your mark, place one snowball in the muzzle, aim the launcher, and pull back the slingshot mechanism.
Because the blaster is powered by elastomers instead of batteries, it provides uninterrupted, fast-action play. Made of durable, cold-resistant plastic.
Includes targets for shooting practice.
The 50′ Snowball Launcher is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $29.95.
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Tags: aim, Geek, hammacher schlemmer, muzzle, neighborhood, snowballs
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Friday, October 31st, 2008
“Simplicity is beautiful” is an expression that comes to mind when looking at this timer cube. It features four presets: 5, 15, 30, and 60 minutes. To activate the timer, simply turn the cube so the time you want is facing up.
Alarm beeps when the time is up. No buttons to press, no dials to set! The numbers are easily readable. Uses 2 AAA batteries (not included). White plastic. 2 1/2″ cube.
The Cube Timer measures 2 1/2 inches and requires 2 x AAA batteries. The product is available from the Whatever Works website for $17.99.
(Bookofjoe visa OhGizmo)
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Tags: aa batteries, aaa batteries, alarm, arm, expression, Geek, ohgizmo, timer
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Friday, October 31st, 2008
Here we have yet another radio-controlled creation that definitely would have made it into the Top 13 Strangest R/C Toys list if it would have been around when the article was published. Say hello the R/C skunk.
Authentic-looking skunk mimics like the real thing–minus the spray, of course! Moves backward, forward, and flicks its tail at your push-button command.
The R/C Skunk is available from Things You Never Knew Existed for $39.98.
(Via Nerd Approved)
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Tags: flicks, Gadget, Geek, push button, radio, skunk, toys
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Friday, October 31st, 2008
Yes, it’s another one of those backup batteries that will save your day when the battery for your cell phone or audio player is flat. This new model works with iPhone and iPod.
This compact, lightweight emergency charger with retractable cable uses “AA” batteries to power the Apple iPhone and iPod anytime, anywhere.
The iPhone 2G / 3G / iPod Emergency Charger is yours for $10 from Mobile Brando.
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Tags: 3g, aa batteries, apple, apple iphone, audio player, backup, backup batteries, cell phone, emergency charger, Geek, hp, iPhone, ipod, new model
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Friday, October 31st, 2008
A little something for the fans of fish inspired gadgets – the tropical fish FM radio.
The radio measures 32 x 131 x 38 mm and requires 2 x AAA batteries. Press the tail of the fish to scan for available channels. The eye functions as a reset button.
The Tropical Fish FM Radio is available from gadget4all.com for $14.50
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Tags: aa batteries, aaa batteries, eye, eye functions, fm radio, functions, Gadget, Geek, hp, radio, tropical fish
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Friday, October 31st, 2008
Bdbondy, a member of the Etsy online marketplace, has created a series of old school webcams that will make this Retro Style Webcam look like something from the future.
There is a total of eight cams to choose from, based on vintage cameras like Spartaflex, Kodak Brownie Bullseye, an antique folding model, and more.
The price range from $25 for this model up to $50 for the folding one with flash.
Visit Bdbondy’s Shop over at Etsy to see all available old school webcams.
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Tags: eye, Geek, hp, kodak brownie, market, marketplace, retro style, school webcams, USB, vintage cameras
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Friday, October 31st, 2008
This plug-and-play motorcycle game connects to a TV and translates a child’s leaning motions onto the screen. The left handgrip controls the brakes and a right twist-grip controls acceleration.
The system has nine different play options, including racing games, obstacle courses, bumper cars, motorboat racecourses, and outerspace missions and challenges. Children can also play any of the included games using only the handheld game console for alternate play.
The Plug and Play Motorcycle Game ($99.95) is available from Hammacher Schlemmer.
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Tags: car, challenges, game for kids, Geek, hammacher schlemmer, handheld game, interactive motorcycle, kids interactive, motorcycle game, nec, plug and play, racing games
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Friday, October 31st, 2008
The YO concept, created by the New York City based designer Victor Vetterlein, is a portable, wireless and waterproof stereo speaker docking station for audio players.
Inside the dock base are lithium-ion (rechargeable) batteries capable of powering the stereo system for hours when the unit is disconnected from a power source. The design intention is that a renewable energy source such as solar power, wind power, or hydroelectricity charges the battery packs when the stereo is not in use.
The speakers also contain lithium-ion batteries in their base, and recharge when placed in the stereo base portals. The batteries also provide high-density ballast enabling the speakers to stand upright when removed from the charging ports.
The speaker enclosure is designed to amplify sound. The speakers are mounted in the rear of the speaker housing. Similar to a megaphone, the front portion of the speaker enclosure is extruded to increase and direct sound. Two removable rods are mounted between the stereo speakers to stabilize the stereo assembly and provide a lifting handle when the unit is transported.
Head over to Dezeen design blog to view more photos of the YO speaker.
Via a bunch of wonderful websites:
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Tags: amp, audio player, blog, cat, electric, Geek, hp, hydroelectricity, iPhone, ipod, lithium ion batteries, megaphone, nec, players, rechargeable batteries, renewable energy source, solar power, source, speaker enclosure, stereo base, wind power, wireless speaker, yanko design
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Friday, October 31st, 2008
The waterproof notepad Shower Genius is easily mounted on the wall of your shower and allows you to write down your brilliant ideas while getting ready for the day.
A pencil is stored in the top, and you have 25 sheets of the best waterproof paper around: “Rite in the Rain” all-weather writing paper, a patented substrate created for use in outdoor writing situations.
The Shower Genius Waterproof Notepad is available from ThinkGeek for $14.99.
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Tags: amp, Brilliant, brilliant ideas, Gadget, Geek, genius, patent, thinkgeek, waterproof notepad, waterproof paper, weather
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