Posted on 16 August 2008 by gadgets
Have you had one of those near death encounter while driving where you unintentionally fell asleep? If yes, better be careful since your life as well as others’ are at stake. So before it’s too late, try looking for the Anti-sleep driving Alarm.
It is a device that looks like a simple headset which can help you stay awake while seated behind the wheels. Once the drivers begin to bob in a sleepy way, specifically if the head tilts more than 30 degrees, an alarm is set off. When that happens, a very annoying sound starts to become a nightmare and that way, you will be brought back to being fully awake.
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Posted on 16 August 2008 by gadgets
During our modern times, size definitely matters especially when it comes to gadgets and electronic devices like mobile phones, iPod and MP3 players. Nowadays, smaller and thinner materials like those mentioned appear to be cooler and more in compared to bulgier and bigger ones.
It seems that this trend is also followed by car creators. A year ago, lots of mini hybrid cars came out of the market and showed their engine prowess despite their small size. Now, another prototype concept car is being polished to offer a new eco-friendly urban vehicle. Designer Ignacio Garcia with his teammates is currently working on the M-112, the small but terrible car. Garcia’s team has been a part of the EcoCustom team that participated in the recent Shell Eco Marathon 2008.
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Posted on 11 August 2008 by gadgets
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he sun is a very great source of energy and that has been known for a long time. A lot of actions are being done to effectively harness its power such as innovating devices and materials which will utilize the energy coming from the sun instead of electricity. Cellphone charger, lighting devices, plantation electricity, all these can be operated with the solar power. In addition to those is the innovation of solar bags. Several brands and types of solar bags have been introduced already and now, new models of eco-friendly bags are launched. Continue Reading
Posted on 09 August 2008 by gadgets
Road accidents always happen and one of the most common causes of these accidents is alcoholism. People who have taken in too much alcohol are not advised to drive but still, there are some hard-headed folks. That is why Peugeot Automobili Italia together with AvMap, an Italian GPS equipment manufacturer, created the Geosat 6 Drive Safe.
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Posted on 27 June 2008 by gadgets
Are you experiencing a lot of stress lately but do not know a way on how you can relieve or lessen it? Well, someone or SOMETHING might help you and you can it Sweety.
Sweety is a cute gadget designed by Haishu Zhang to help people lessen the too much pressure caused by a lot of things. The common causes of stress are work, studies, dysfunctional relationship, financial difficulty and the list just goes on as there are many kinds of challenges people face everyday. So, when the anxiety and tension get too much, Sweety can always come to the rescue.
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Posted on 17 June 2008 by gadgets
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 1600×1200 resolution. Being SLI ready and DirectX 10 compatible, this heck of a machine promises the most extreme and fluid gaming experience ever.
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Posted on 17 June 2008 by gadgets
Working out can be pretty demanding sometimes. It is not just about performing the exercises especially when you are conscious about the recovery rates and the amount of calories you are burning. So having a device or tool that can help you monitor the pace and result of the whole physical drills is just remarkable.
Mark of Fitness MF-180 is a device which exactly does that. It is an exercise monitor that keeps track the person’s heart rate, displays the amount of calories burned as well as the goal and the recovery rates. In other words, it watches the body’s over-all performance while working out. It is not the usual monitor that needs to be worn at the chest. MF-180 is designed as a single glove that performs the trick at the wearer’s fingertips. Continue Reading
Posted on 13 June 2008 by gadgets
Oral-B Company brings us the new TRIUMPH, a toothbrush which comes with its usual parts like the brush head and handle. What makes it exceptional? It is the visual display that has been added to it. The visual display specifically is for giving out visual cues to help us brush our teeth better and properly. Microchips are embedded in the toothbrush which enables it to detect if you are brushing too hard and show you when to move on the next quadrant of your mouth. It can also tell when it’s time for you to buy a new brush head.
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Posted on 05 June 2008 by gadgets
Are you fond of playing golf? With this new robo-buddy, you will surely love golf more.
Shadow Caddy is the first ever robotic golf caddy that is able to follow a player anywhere around the golf course. There is no need for remote controls and joysticks. It works using only a small sensor worn by the player. Once it is turned on, the caddy follows the player and moves just a few feet behind the golfer. A follow me/stop button is provided for the player to make the caddy move or stay put. It can be used to carry the clubs and other materials that the player need.
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Posted on 05 June 2008 by gadgets
A new line of mountain bikes have just been launched by SwissBike, a known manufacturer of bicycles. The latest bikes offer some cool features. One is that they are foldable. It was designed to be like that in order to give cyclists the convenience in terms of transportation and storage of the two-wheeled vehicle.
XO, LX and TX are the name of the three models of SwissBike. XO which is the most expensive one costing $1,995.00 was made at the foot of the Alps and can climb any mountain trail with ease. LX and TX have the same features but are sold at a lower price.
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