The computer keyboard according to some is one of the filthiest things that we use second to the toilet seat. People who say that has a point. Dust can freely move and stick into the keyboard and lots of germs lay on it as we type in.
Do you remember where you just laid your hands on before typing in your keyboard? The germs in your hands are transferred in there and unless it gets cleaned properly, those germs and dirt stay.
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thanko keyboard
The cooler USB keyboard created by Thanko is just like any other keyboards except that it has three built-in fans to cool off your sweaty hands as you type and finish your assignment or the report for your boss. Air is sucked up from underneath the device. Continue Reading...
Are you still familiar with the Newton’s cradle? Remember the one that comes with five marbles hanged side by side and shows continuous movements of the marbles once a marble is lifted and let go? This is usually displayed on desks and somehow gives a certain sense of relaxation not to all, but to some people.
Swing Hub, a creation from Boynq is a USB hub that seems to replicate the design of Newton’s cradle. It comes with 4 USB hubs that are hanged side by side. In addition to its form, the Swing Hub also has a surge protection and a DC power jack. Continue Reading...
It is not a crime to play with design, is it? It is actually one of the needed factors especially in marketing an item. The combination of great design and functionality is always the best. But sometimes, great design alone is enough provided that it is really new (and not just a copycat).
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Recycling is really one of the most effective ways of lessening the waste products we dump on Earth. HP showed that by creating a printer out of recycled plastics. The new DeskJet called D2545 is made out 83% recycled plastic. D2545 is included in HP’s line of products under Eco Highlights. Along with it are three other LaserJet printers that also incorporate environmental attributes.
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When going on a field trip or just a simple picnic with family and friends, taking pictures is something that needs not to be forgotten. Pictures make the affair more memorable and everytime you see them, you just can’t help but smile while reminiscing the happy moments.
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Get ready to rip gaming up to the next level guys as Dell unleashes what is termed “The Beast”. Armed with 2 GeForce Go 8700 GT GPU (YES!!! 2. You didn’t read incorrectly) under 4 choices of Crimson Red, Sapphire Blue, Bone White and Smoke Grey casings, this gaming machine brings gaming to a minimum of 65 fps at 1600x1200 resolution. Being SLI ready and DirectX 10 compatible, this heck of a machine promises the most extreme and fluid gaming experience ever.
HandTalk is a prototype gadget intended to help improve the communication process with the deaf. It was presented at the Meeting of The Minds Expo at Carnegie Mellon University Center.
The idea came from the fact that not all people are fluent with the use of sign language. So, to help the disabled with their interpersonal communication, creators of HandTalk worked on the project.
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If you are already tired of working alone in front of you r computer, try having ChatterBots. WowWee’s new ChatterBots could offer you the joy of having a “desktop companion” or the annoyance you sure don’t like having.
ChatterBots are computer accessories that may entertain (or like I said, may annoy you) you while working on your desk. These small robots are programmed to give remarks and respond whenever you receive an e-mail or other messages. Continue Reading...
MagicJack is the 2008 product of the year and now, if you are wondering why it is called so then the answer lies in the amazing features offered by it. MagicJack???????? is loaded with a number of features to enhance the user experience. One of the noticeable features of MagicJack is the unlimited local and local distance calls at a very nominal price.
The USB Missile launcher with webcam is definitely for the boy or playful at heart. This seemingly innocent looking gadget is a missile launcher slash webcam that will surely keep strangers at bay and especially perpetually curious little brothers. This quirky launcher employs two USB slots, one for the missile launcher and the other for the webcam. If you are worried about the webcam being too erratic for the receiving end who is viewing your webcam, then don’t worry because the webcam is detachable so you can still fire away at someone sneaking behind your back and at the same time, you can happily video chat away with a friend.
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Are you concerned that an unauthorized person is using your computer at work? Do you suspect your children of visiting inappropriate sites when you are not looking? Then, you need the Key Catcher!
Even if someone tries to unplug the computer to erase the memory, you will have the proof you need to catch any offender who is misusing your computer. The Key Catcher attaches between your keyboard and the computer.
The Key Catcher saves approximately 160 pages worth of information, which is equivalent to 262,000 keystrokes. It records the URLs and any pages that are visited on the Internet, as well as any information that may have been typed and sent through cyberspace or printed out.
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Do you enjoy coming home after work and relaxing while you watch the colorful fish in your aquarium? Do you sometimes wish you could take it to work, when the office gets stressful? Well, wishes do come true! With the USB Mini Desktop Aquarium your lifelike fish will soothe away your troubles.
Equipped with a blue LED light, the water is gentle swayed by a motor, causing ripples in the water to make the tiny fish look like they are swimming about.
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The Yuno PC is a coffee mug with a personal computer concept. It features a coiled touch-sensitive screen that has the ability to hold fluids and beverages in place. This unique gadget is designed to keep every user in touch with the world armed with the latest information. Apart from the coffee beverage inside, the Yuno PC mug integrates all the essential morning alerts needed to start every user’s day right. The morning updates includes: weather forecast, up to date traffic, time, stocks, and a lot more that can be viewed in its touch screen display. This great concept however, is not intended to be a fully functional and efficient PC; rather it is designed to have comparable features with that of a PDA used as secondary gadget for personal use. A user can also put personalized images and photos as screensaver.
The Yuno Pc concept has brought another way of catching up with morning updates while enjoying a cup of coffee. Apart from giving a personal computer a new touch, the Yuno PC mug has brought two great ideas into a great innovation. You will no longer have to miss with what’s happening in the world and at the same time your breakfast and favorite coffee.
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If there’s one gadget every techie man and fashionable chic would want to have. It’s definitely this! Everyone will surely go crazy about the latest technology marking another first in the fashion trend. This shirt will set a new vogue leaving everyone in total awe. Presenting the Wi-fi detector t-shirt. At first glance, no one would notice this ordinary shirt that offers exemplary features. But as it began to send signals and display the current Wi-fi you'd definitely be the center of attention. The glowing bars designed on the front of the shirt amazingly display Wi-fi signal strength. It shows its signal potency of about 802.11b or 802.11g. On the comfort section, this shirt is 100% cotton giving a comfortable pleasure while wearing it. The three AAA battery pack was delicately hidden inside the shirt that can run for hours. The animated label is hooked on and fastened up for easy laundry. You can remove the ribbon connector easily and leave the ribbon cable inside.
All these and more constitutes to this genius looking shirt. Maintaining and proper caring for this Wi –fi detector t-shirt is not as hard as anyone could imagine. This can be machine washed on a moderate cycle. Having this shirt would definitely be the envy of friends and anyone you come across with that you wouldn’t want to take it off. With this shirt you’re definitely connected.
You can get it from THinkGeek. Click Banner at Right Side to Buy.
The 2008 Consumer Electronics Show was an event filled with buzz and excitement. There were many cool and amazing gadgets on display. Plenty of people attended and enjoyed themselves. A lot of the show’s visitors got wowed by many of the inventions there. One very exciting CES invention was the Bug Labs Platform. The device actually caused a stir around the CES show floors during this year’s CES. Many editors from any invention category around the premises got excited along with the show’s visitors and audience. So, for sure you also want to know what exactly it is about this device that hyped people up.
All around CES, the exhibits were all about awesome gadgets and amazing features. Almost all of the booths were showcasing what each of the gadgets is capable of. Of course, many of those interested are probably thinking what if they too could create such devices? And that is why the Bug Labs Platform gained so much attention. This device allows anyone to conceptualize their very own gadget! The Bug Labs Platform can be started with the Bug Base, a minicomputer from which a user can load multiple modules or download any software and start building one’s own device!
This 2008’s Consumer Electronics Show was having a Green theme, meaning being eco- friendly. This was really a good thing for the Consumer Electronics Association to do because this earth really needs protecting. One gadget that deserves recognition for greatly fulfilling the CES theme was the Solar Laptop Charger Bag by Voltaic Systems. Naturally, since it is solar, it uses the power of the sun to function. It is highly convenient too because it allows laptop users to move about more. The device would not contain a person using a laptop in a place only where there is electricity. Voltaic Systems really did a good job with the Solar Laptop Charger Bag.
Well actually, Voltaic Systems did more than a good job. The company has been producing laptop charger bags with 4-watt panels until lately. The new Solar Laptop Charger Bag has a solar panel of 14 watts! The device also comes with a battery, a lithium- ion one. This will allow you to store all those surplus charges. Plus, the bag also comes with adapters, a whole set of them actually. The adapters will be very useful for charging other devices so meaning you can also charge your phones and cameras as well!
It looks very unique and might be useful when you really need power but $599 price tag?
This year’s Consumer Electronics Show was filled to the brim with new and amazing gadgets. Of course, there were plenty of devices geared towards music. The 2008 CES definitely succeeded in introducing a lot of gadgets that are soon to become the new hype. One of these is Slacker’s Portable Media Player. It may be true that the player cannot yet compete with other big media player names out there, but it is special in its own way and probably better! That is because Slacker is mainly a web service that provides everyone the ability to discover new music. Slacker’s Portable Media Player has taken such accessibility to the next level!
Musicians and bands that are not yet widely known can be discovered by you with Slacker’s Portable Media Player. This player is said to be the first ever portable media player that is personalized. The player will download new music based on whatever you prefer to listen to every time the device is connected to a computer or within an area with wi-fi. Its capacities include being able to hold about 4000 songs and having 40 various ‘radio stations’. The device comes in 4GB, 1.5GB, or 500MB. Currently though, this player is only available in the United States.
File Sharing is very important especially if you have amazing pictures you want to share with your friends and families. For this purpose, you may think what you need is a wireless camera. That is not really necessary though because at the 2008 CES (Consumer Electronics Show), one cool memory device was introduced. It is the Eye- Fi Wireless SD Card. Eye- Fi is actually the name of the company making the SD cards. What is great about them is that they have built- in Wi- Fi. So even if your camera is not a wireless one, you need not go buy one that is wireless because the Eye- Fi Wireless SD Card solves all your connection problems.
The memory cards have a capacity of 2GB. The SD cards can easily get connected to a network with Wi- Fi and you can now easily transfer your photos to a file folder in your computer. Moreover, you can now easily upload the photos on the Internet with the Eye- Fi Wireless SD Card. If you are a member of online social networks such as Facebook, Photobucket, and Flickr, uploading your photos there would be a breeze! There will be associated software with the memory cards and this will be taking care of your passwords, log-ins, and even photo resizes!
If you want to keep track of information at a glance, then you might like the Ambient Orb Device. Although your visitors may think you have a visitor from outer space, the orb will help you keep track of stocks, the pollen count, an important person on instant messenger, or the local weather changes.
The amazing Ambient Orb device is a glass ball capable of glowing in a thousand different color combinations. For example, if your stocks are up, the orb will glow green. If your investments are stable, it will produce a yellow light. Likewise, it will turn red if things take a downward turn.
Similarly, maybe you would like to keep track of weather changes. The Ambient Orb Device can let you know what is coming in the skies with just a glance. Rain or shine, your orb will let you know how to dress for the day.
Without being hocked up to a computer, once programmed, the orb only needs to be plugged into a standard outlet. It has 3 brightness level settings, and the lights will also pulse, if important information is available that you need to check further.
A fun conversation piece, the ambient orb device is a marvelous gadget for keeping you up-to-date. You program the gadget for the information you seek, and it will keep you aglow to any changes.