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• LG’s LM230WF4 display is 3D with 1080p
• Mr. Christmas outlet turns your display into a show
• Gryphon Stealth Wingsuits could replace parachutes
• Pac-Man watch celebrates your favorite chomper
• TruePower UCS Power Outlet has built-in USB ports
• SteelSeries Limited Edition series for Sudden Attack game
• Beer Chiller gives cold beer in 90 seconds
• Win $50 Voting in Coolest Gadget of the Week
• Previous Coolest Gadget Winners are…
• Crappiest Gift Ideas
• Go green instantly with Woolly Pockets
• Oticon ConnectLine system
• Kids’ MusucBags for the holidays
• ElectroMan Surge Protector
• Gadget Thumbnails for 03-Dec-2009
• Sha-Poopie, endorsed by the Monk family
• FriiBoard puts more motion on the Wii Balance Board
• LifeHand brings prosthesis to a whole new level

LG’s LM230WF4 display is 3D with 1080p Posted: 04 Dec 2009 04:29 PM PST Considering all of the 3D action that I saw at CES last January, it is not surprising that LG is getting into the game. Not only are they now in the game, but they are on the verge of becoming a star player. The company announced that they are the first to produce an LCD panel with 3D and 1080p capabilities. This monitor is a 23-inch LM230WF4, and I am guessing that you will have to use the glasses that the model is wearing from the photo, and I’m also guessing that these glasses are probably electronic so they can have the flash effect that is necessary for the 3D effects that I saw at last January’s CES. It’s hard to believe that they put 1080p and 3D in the same package, but they also gave it 400cd/m2 brightness, a 1000:1 contrast ratio, as well as a 3ms response time. LG intends to offer trial services of 3D broadcasting in the second half of 2010 in Korea, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Strangely enough, we don’t have a price, availability date, or when this guy will be available for buying. Considering all the 3D hype that will probably occur at CES 2010, I’m guessing it will be sooner rather than later. Source Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews. [ LG’s LM230WF4 display is 3D with 1080p copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Mr. Christmas outlet turns your display into a show Posted: 04 Dec 2009 04:18 PM PST The Mr. Christmas LIghts and Sounds lighting outlet powers up to 7200 lights and synchroinizes them to 20 songs. It’s been said that 35% of the population put up Christmas lights during the holidays. Which is cool, but only about one percent of that group go all out and have a light show (remember the Wizards of Winter light show video on youtube?). Well those who brave the snow to erect their lights, just don’t want to go to the trouble to set up tons of lights and blow molds and then connect them to a computer. Most people who do start doing that in August. Most don’t think of putting up lights until the weekend after Thanksgiving. Too bad there isn’t a one stop shop for helping the average Joe to take his light display to the next level. Enter Mr. Christmas. The Mr. Christmas Lights and Sounds of Christmas lighting outlet can power 7,200 miniature lights from it’s six power outlets. And are programmed to synchronize your lights to twenty different holiday songs. And to make sure people can hear the those tunes, the Outlet comes with a portable speaker with full volume control and the ability to play the songs either in order or at random. You can even program the songs in order or to skip a few. Completely weatherized to guard against moisture and dirt, the Mr. Christmas Lights and Sounds of Christmas lighting outlet is UL listed for outdoor use. Cost is about $116 from Amazon. Cue Transiberian Railroad, please. Hat Tip – The Grid Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ Mr. Christmas outlet turns your display into a show copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Gryphon Stealth Wingsuits could replace parachutes Posted: 04 Dec 2009 04:00 PM PST So what are we looking at here, a still shot from the next Transformers movie? No, believe it or not, that is a human, one wrapped up in a wing-like contraption. This is a little pet project of the Special Parachute and Logistics Consortium called the Gryphon Next Generation Parachute System. The idea is instead of soldiers bail out of planes with parachute things on, they put something on that helps them take full advantage of the sky. In other words, it isn’t a parachute with a big silk canopy that is slowly falling to the earth like giant slow-moving target. No, this Gryphon Next Generation Parachute System would allow a parachuting soldier to get far away (about 30 miles) and would be invisible to radar. Yes, I’m sure I’m not the only ones who are thinking this, but I would like to think that something like this would help jet-pack technology. Of course, they would need some sort of jet propulsion. Hopefully it would not end up like the first intercontinental Jetpack flight. Dang, what I wouldn’t give to try out something like that. Of course, this doesn’t look very safe. I suppose there will be a lot of soldiers who will need special training for these babies. Source Check out the Coolest Gadgets 2008 Gift Guides, Christmas shopping made easy. [ Gryphon Stealth Wingsuits could replace parachutes copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Pac-Man watch celebrates your favorite chomper Posted: 04 Dec 2009 03:31 PM PST Now here is something that I would have wanted back in fourth grade: a Pac-Man watch. Granted, it’s not as cool as a Mickey Mouse Watch, but that’s only because Pac-Man didn’t have any hands. When I first saw this watch, I thought that what I was seeing was a watch with a display screen. In other words, I saw this and thought: “Cool! A watch where Pac-man roams around the edge and eternally chases a cherry and purple ghost.” In all honesty, I don’t think that is what it is. It would appear that the hands are not digital, and the Pac-man is described as “an invisible second hand”. Too bad, because the LCD display watch with Pac-Man would have been cool. Yeah, this looks like a watch designed for die-hard Pac-man fans, and there are only going to be 500 of them made, each of them marked with a specific serial number. It costs about $129.99, and there is even a bundle version that includes a free copy of Pac-Man for the PC. I don’t know whether you would call this a deal, as you could probably get a watch for a much cheaper price than this. As for the free Pac-Man game, I’m sure you could probably find it on Xbox Live or the Nintendo Wii channel. Source Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews. [ Pac-Man watch celebrates your favorite chomper copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

TruePower UCS Power Outlet has built-in USB ports Posted: 04 Dec 2009 03:00 PM PST There are a great deal of things that charge or need to be powered through a USB port.  Sometimes you’d rather not be stuck next to your computer when that item needs charged.  Well now there’s an outlet that allows for you to charge your USB gadgets away from your computer.  Thankfully, it’s not just a silly concept design and it’s a pretty affordable fix. The TruePower power outlet solution has two USB ports as well as two standard three prong power outlets.  The USB port won’t draw any power unless something is actually connected to the port in order to make it so that the port doesn’t become a vampire port.  Right now there isn’t anything on how to install it, but they’re working on getting an installation video posted.  The device won’t be out until early in 2010, right now it’s still waiting on the final UL Approval.  You can pre-order one now for $9.95. Source: Gearfuse Check out the Coolest Gadgets 2008 Gift Guides, Christmas shopping made easy. [ TruePower UCS Power Outlet has built-in USB ports copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

SteelSeries Limited Edition series for Sudden Attack game Posted: 04 Dec 2009 11:30 AM PST If you’re into gaming even remotely, then you’ve probably not only heard of SteelSeries, but actually drooled over a few of their devices just a little bit.  It’s alright, you can admit it here.  Well for this Christmas season SteelSeries has announced that they’ll be releasing a limited edition version of the Ikari laser gaming mouse as well as the QcK mouse pad. Alright, so a mouse pad isn’t exactly something to get overly excited over.  However, it’s always nice to manage to get your hands on a limited edition set.  It wasn’t actually released for the Christmas season, but actually to celebrate the Sudden Attack video game.  The mouse pad features artwork from the game.  The mouse is going for $79.99 and the mouse pad for a much cheaper $11.99. Source: SlipperyBrick Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ SteelSeries Limited Edition series for Sudden Attack game copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Beer Chiller gives cold beer in 90 seconds Posted: 04 Dec 2009 10:27 AM PST It’s Friday yet again and for those that are still stuck at work, you’re probably dreaming of when you finally get to go home.  If in that daydream there’s a nice cold beer waiting for you, you’ll like this contraption.  Instead of jamming your beer in the freezer and risking leaving it in too long, you can have a device that safely makes it cold in no time at all. This miniature cooler puts your beer on ice and gets it cold in 90 seconds.  Sure, that does mean you still have to wait, but it’s better than a few minutes.  Plus there isn’t any risk of getting a much too frozen beer out of the mix, like you would have to worry about if it were to sit in the freezer.  Of course if you’re outside of Japan this could be hard to get your hands on.  It’s for sale at Rinkya Stores for 1,385 yen with a $9 commission fee. Source: UberReview Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ Beer Chiller gives cold beer in 90 seconds copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Win $50 Voting in Coolest Gadget of the Week Posted: 04 Dec 2009 09:25 AM PST Time for another coolest gadget competition, simply vote for what you think is coolest and leave a comment for a chance to win a $50 voucher at Think Geek. Good luck! Cool CowCow USB 4-Port Hub This hub can help you to transfer your data and information between your computer and the USB device. It will sound three cow calls when you plug it into the USB port. The full post can be found on Gadget Fever. Lobster Taser – Time to Taser the Lobsters The lobster taser which looks like a giant lobster panini press or photocopier stuns lobsters with 110 volts that delivers a shock immediately and effectively disabling said lobster’s nervous system. You can then proceed with the boiling, baking, and or grilling. We remain committed to taking out any food we eat humanely, so we look forward to more lobster tasers in the future – maybe even a home model. The full post can be found on Kitchen Contraptions. Magic wand remote If you’re bored of the same old TV remote, why not ditch it for this magic wand remote. Use flicks of your wrist to change the channel and big sweeping moves to record your favourite TV show. The wand will learn up to 13 commands from your old remote and you can choose which moves control each command, making your remote un-hijackable! It will also work on your Sky box, stereo or any other infra-red device. The full post can be found on Decide What to Buy. The Double Slanket Behold- the Double Slanket! Just like the original slanket it’s a blanket with sleeves, but now there’s four of them! Perfect for a nice long romantic evening in front of some weepy film- and you don't even have to unsnuggle yourselves to eat the chocolate. Light some candles, turn of the lights and let the evening go where it will go. Particularly good for those of us who have partners that have a habit of stealing the covers. No matter how tightly they twist the bottom round their legs you're not going to be left with just a corner to keep away the chills… The full post can be found on Gaj-it. Walkie Talkie Watches The first thing we thought was "a walkie talkie in a watch? That'll be poo! It will have no range, eat batteries, have no functions and be seriously fiddly/difficult to use". So naturally we had to have a closer look. At first glance we were surprised by the size. They are oversized, compared to a Casio watch, but not as much as you might think. The face of the "watch" only measures in at 7 x 6 x 2.5cm and when you consider that the aerial can be folded in and out when needed it is surprisingly small. The next thing we noticed was… The full post can be found on Gadgets-For-Men.co.uk. Space Saving Air Hockey Table Folds Away After Play The Space Saving Air Hockey Table features a powerful internal fan and automatic score box like the arcade classic, yet folds against a wall to free up space. The full post can be found on Mark’s Technology News. Xtend & Climb Telescoping Ladder When you can’t even reach your track lighting to change a bulb, well, you feel like less of a man. Extend your reach confidently with the Xtend & Climb Telescoping Ladder and never come up short again when doing work around the house. This cleverly compact ladder fits in a closet or even your trunk, extending from 30 inches to 12.5 feet when fully extended The full post can be found on Cool Material. SteriShoe sterilizes and gets rid of shoe odors SteriShoe may be a product that some might think is taking things too far. However, if you've ever worn workboots or know someone that does, I doubt you question that it'd be a great idea for some people. Some of the reason being that you just wish you could get rid of the smell, the other part being that you really do wonder sometimes how much bacteria gets built up inside of a pair of shoes you never wash. The full post can be found on CG. Thanks again to all the sites for their submissions now over to you guys for voting (don’t forget to leave a comment with your reason for a chance to win a $50 Think Geek voucher). What is this Week's Coolest Gadget? Cool CowCow USB 4-Port Hub Lobster Taser - Time to Taser the Lobsters Magic wand remote The Double Slanket Walkie Talkie Watches Space Saving Air Hockey Table Folds Away After Play Xtend & Climb Telescoping Ladder SteriShoe sterilizes and gets rid of shoe odors View Results Want to hear about future contests first? Subscribe to our daily digest via email or RSS. If you write for a gadget themed blog and wish to be included in next weeks contest check out the CGOTW instructions page. Tech Cult – We cover the latest tech news, but always with a funny twist. [ Win $50 Voting in Coolest Gadget of the Week copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Previous Coolest Gadget Winners are… Posted: 04 Dec 2009 07:40 AM PST The winner of last week’s coolest gadget competition is the Transparent toaster. If you can never get your toast the way you like it, this transparent toaster might be just what you need. Keep an eye on your toast so that you'll never over-do it again. Perfect toast, every time. Congrats again to Decide What to Buy. In second place we have the Mug That Stirs Your Drink at the Press of a Button. It's called the Self Stirring Lazy Mug and was created by Plain Lazy to hold your tea, coffee, hot chocolate or other mixed drink, and by pressing the special button on the handle it starts to stir your drink. This means you won't need a spoon to stir drinks manually and I bet this would soon become your favorite mug. Finally in third place comes the Self Defense SunGlasses. Following Japan Self Defense Force SunGlasses is officially endorsed by the Japanese military due to their keen ability to withstand gratuitous amounts of force. The lenses will not shatter if struck with a 3″ object traveling at the speed of 106mph! Thank you to everybody who voted, submitted, commented or told a friend. The randomly drawn winner of the $50 Think Geek vouchers is: Joel (SelikL…@…), congratulations. Thanks again everybody and good luck with the next CGOTW contest on Friday. Want to hear about future contests first? Subscribe to our daily digest via email or RSS. If you write for a gadget themed blog and wish to be included in next week’s contest check out the CGOTW instructions page. Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ Previous Coolest Gadget Winners are… copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Crappiest Gift Ideas Posted: 04 Dec 2009 07:09 AM PST Here’s a few gift ideas for those with a sense of humor, really bad wind or just a crap friend. Pull My Finger Fart Finger Pen – $1.99 This pen is a real beauty. This is a real working pen and also delivers one of 5 fart sounds if someone pulls the end. The Pull My Finger Fart Finger Pen is available from Hepkat Provisioners for $1.99. $5 Box of Crap – $54.99 Do you miss that feeling of opening gift boxes during your childhood? Always excited about what it could possibly be. Now you can relive those feelings with PrankPlace’s Box Of Crap! Inside each box is at least $50 worth of merchandise for you and your family or friends to enjoy. And, best of all, it’s only 5 BUCKS! The $5 Box of Crap is available from Prank Place for $54.99. Singing Toilet Paper – $5.98 Plays a medley of Christmas tunes, including Jingle Bells, Santa is Comin’ to Town, and We Wish you a Merry Christmas, as the paper pulls from the roll. Miniature device installs undetected, serenades the unsuspecting. Batteries incuded.S! The Singing Toilet Paper is available from Taylor Gifts for $5.98. Crap Jokes Toilet Paper Roll – $7.98 The ultimate toilet paper for those who enjoy sit-down humor as much as stand-up comedy! Collection of jokes printed on a roll of toilet paper guaranteed to bring laughs to the smallest room in the house. The Crap Jokes Toilet Paper Roll is available from CloseoutZone for $7.98. Bullsh*t Button – $9.97 This straight-talking Bullshit Button allows you to call bullshit whenever you see it! Simply press the red buzzer to make it light up, buzz loudly and announce, That was bullshit! or shout, Bullshit detected, take precautions! over a wailing siren. No friend, relative, teacher, or colleague will dare to bullshit you again after setting off the bullshit alarm. The Bullsh*t Button is available from Amazon for $9.97. Remote Fart Machine – $11.16 As seen on Howard Stern. You can now FART wherever and whenever you’d like. This is your chance to impress or gross out your friends and family. This is the new and improved fart machine! The fart machine makes 15 new different fart sounds (SOUNDS SO REAL!!). Fart Machine has boom box technology…what is this?? Well let’s just say these fart noises can’t sound any more real! It has 2 pieces – the remote transmitter (battery included) and the speaker which requires one 9 volt battery (not included) Remote works through walls and can range up to 100 feet!!! Use it anywhere… at parties, school, movies, office, in a baby’s diaper or in the Thanksgiving Turkey! Hide the sound box, then press the remote control at the appropriate time to “let it rip”! The Remote Fart Machine is available from Amazon for $11.16. Frank the Farter – $12.98 Oh how cute – a little plush dog in his underpants! He’s adorable until you press on his paw, that is. Frank Farter is a gross little pup who apparently ate too many beans last night because he can’t stop making farting noises and apologizing for his ultra gassy-ness The Frank the Farter is available from Prank Place for $12.98. Toilet Mug – $12.98 Why should dogs be the only ones allowed to drink out of the toilet? This silly toilet-shaped mug holds up to 12oz of your favorite hot beverage and will make your co-workers do a double take. The hand painted Toilet Mug makes a great gag gift for any coffee or tea lover, and will gross out anyone who has a weak stomach. The Toilet Mug is available from Prank Place for $12.98. Flushing Sound Toilet Clock – $24.98 Flushing sound toilet clock adds a little humor to your day. Toilet seat shaped clock will make you laugh when you hear its flushing sound… on the hour The Flushing Sound Toilet Clock is available from Taylor Gifts for $24.98. Automatic Deodorizing Toilet Seat – $129.95 This is the toilet seat that immediately suppresses bathroom odors by deodorizing the ambient air. As you sit on the seat, a whisper-quiet fan passes air through a replaceable carbon filter that absorbs odors, and is then freshened with one of two included fragrance modules, infused with pleasing, natural extracts, including Jasmine/Lavender and Citrus/Eucalyptus. The carbon filter deodorizes for six months and the fragrance module freshens for one month. The Automatic Deodorizing Toilet Seat is available from Hammacher for $129.95. Tech Cult – We cover the latest tech news, but always with a funny twist. [ Crappiest Gift Ideas copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Go green instantly with Woolly Pockets Posted: 04 Dec 2009 05:30 AM PST Everyone seems to be on a crusade these days to go green, and it makes sense anyways – after all, there really isn’t much of the earth’s ecosystem left that remains in a pristine and untouched condition. Why not take up the responsibility and help nature maintain her lushness for the next generation? Woolly Pocket Gardening Company’s mission aims to green the earth one household at a time by making gardening simple and convenient, thanks to their new Woolly Pocket garden containers. These garden containers are able to empower the average consumer to create living walls in their home or office right there on the spot without having to go through the tedious planning sessions that include making sure the drainage system works properly among others. In short, these Woolly Pocket Garden containers aim to create an instant living wall. To get a better idea of what Woolly Pocket is all about, this is a gardening and design product that comprises of soft-sided containers for growing plants. It boasts a revolutionary design which comes with breathable sides that are able to release excess moisture and aerate soil with a waterproof lining. This in turn will help keep walls and floors dry while your plants remain moist. Woolly Pockets are so easy to use, even if you’ve “murdered” a fair number of plants in the past, this might just prove to be the breakthrough you’re looking for. Regardless of whether you want to green the inside or outside, Wooly Pocket will work just fine. They are also lightweight and can be folded flat for easy storage and convenient portability. The Woolly Pocket breathable garden containers will leave the soil to aerate naturally, which in turn reduces the need to drain the containers while helping conserve water to further the green cause. In order to stress just how green Woolly Pockets are, they are made out of recycled plastic water bottles that are then fabricated into a wool-like material, handmade right here in the USA. Press Release Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ Go green instantly with Woolly Pockets copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Oticon ConnectLine system Posted: 04 Dec 2009 05:00 AM PST It is time for the mad holiday shopping season yet again, where parents will find that their wallets will be hit pretty hard with the number of new toys that marketers roll out by the day, coupled with kids who have already made known their Christmas wish list to their parents a long time ago, mostly involving electronics and gadgets. Let us take a break and think about the less fortunate that society doesn’t deem as “normal”, in this case, those who need to wear hearing instruments. There is a brand new wireless connectivity system in the market that enables people who are equipped with hearing instruments to get the most out of today’s electronic gizmos and gadgets, known as the new Oticon ConnectLine system. The Oticon ConnectLine system will boast a ConnectLine TV Adaptor and ConnectLine Phone Adaptor, where it will work via the similar wireless connectivity route used by the popular Dual, Epoq and Vigo Connect hearing instruments, working in tandem with a host of other devices including cellphones, music players and PCs by streaming audio from TVs as well as landline phones straight to a wearer’s hearing aids. This will definitely make life easier for such a people group, and it does open up new possibilities where Christmas presents are concerned. The ConnectLine TV Adaptor is rather small and unobtrusive, measuring 2.5″x 2.5″ x 1″ in size, where it will hook up to the audio output of any TV. It also boasts a working range of up to 30 feet while being powered by its own power supply. Those who use the ConnectLine system will be able to enjoy high quality audio streaming via their hearing instruments, allowing them to listen at their own preferred volume without experiencing the delay that is normally associated with off-the-shelf transmitters. As for the ConnectLine Phone Adaptor, it will transform any landline phone into a cordless Bluetooth phone – making it a perfect welcome gift for the older folks who want to maintain their current landline phone. Press Release Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews. [ Oticon ConnectLine system copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Kids’ MusucBags for the holidays Posted: 04 Dec 2009 04:30 AM PST Can’t figure out what to get for your kids this coming Christmas? The Kids’ MusucBags might be just the thing if you can’t make up your mind, where this sleeping bag suit offers not only comfort on a cold, hard floor, it also provides total freedom of movement. Features-wise, these suits pack in a whole load of useful innovations. The hoods are elasticated, there’s a kangaroo pouch and pockets on the chest and legs for keeping whatever it is kids keep in their pockets (usually penny sweets and a copy of The Beano, isn’t it?), and there’s even some elastic in the ankles so that the material doesn’t bunch up as they walk around. A pocket just below the neck for an MP3 Player or mobile phone means the most important things are safe and easy to access, and they’ve even put little name labels in them to save mums everywhere sewing them in. You can choose from a variety of sizes to suit all sorts of kids, with blue and pink colors to choose from. Regardless of the size, they will retail for £64.99 each. Tech Cult – We cover the latest tech news, but always with a funny twist. [ Kids’ MusucBags for the holidays copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

ElectroMan Surge Protector Posted: 04 Dec 2009 04:00 AM PST There is nothing quite like getting a brand new gizmo to play around with, but more often than not we are sometimes confronted with unforseen circumstances that do a number on our new purchase, including a lightning strike during a vicious storm that knocks out our favorite gizmo. Apart from that, there is always the danger of spikes in the local power grid which could throw our gadgets off course after a while, which is why the ElectroMan Surge Protector comes in handy. The ElectroMan Surge Protector is a hideous vision into our potential future. Look at his smiling face – happy to provide you with power. Look at his glowing heart – happy to protect your four electronic devices from surges. Look at the cord coming out of his head – ok, don’t look at that; it’s a little weird. But think of how happy you will be plugging your doodads into the ElectroMan, and think of how happy he’ll be to power your goodies. Happiness and surge protection in perfect combination. ElectroMan Surge Protector’s smile proves it is so. All you need to do with the $19.99 ElectroMan Surge Protector is to plug in his head cord and he’ll offer surge protectory power straight from his hands and feet, automatically transforming turning one grounded outlet into a quartet. Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ ElectroMan Surge Protector copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Gadget Thumbnails for 03-Dec-2009 Posted: 03 Dec 2009 09:01 PM PST Sha-Poopie, endorsed by the Monk family FriiBoard puts more motion on the Wii Balance Board LifeHand brings prosthesis to a whole new level Toothpaste Dispenser dispenses at push of a button Zerokill Reflectors to help cut down on roadkill Woody MP3 Speaker And Radio Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ Gadget Thumbnails for 03-Dec-2009 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Sha-Poopie, endorsed by the Monk family Posted: 03 Dec 2009 06:19 PM PST I was watching an episode of Monk the other day, and he was on a case where detective Adrian Monk had to adopt a dog. His assistant Natalie bought him a Sha-poopie to clean up after the pooch. If you’ve ever watched the show, then you know how germ-phobic Monk is. I would imagine that for him to clean up dog leavings would be the ultimate torture. The Sha-Poopie is a device that allows the user to get under the dog’s…tail as they are…bowel moving, and catch the crap before it becomes against the law. Inventor Dan Shalhoub was inspired by the fact that he owns a dog, and he hated bending over to pick up the mess. He has a bad back, and noticed that most products that clean up after the dog are rather “after the fact”. He invented the Sha-Poopie as “preemptive, catch it in the act product”. You may have also seen the Sha-Poopie on a television show called American Inventor that aired a few years ago. Dan Shalhoub did not win, but the judges noticed the odd resemblance between him and the aforementioned Adrian Monk (Tony Shalhoub). There is a good reason for that. Dan and Tony are brothers. So I guess what we saw on that one Monk episode was a subliminal plug for the Sha-Poopie. Cute, Shalhoub boys, really cute. You should be able to get the Sha-Poopie from the official site for about $24.95. Tech Cult – We cover the latest tech news, but always with a funny twist. [ Sha-Poopie, endorsed by the Monk family copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

FriiBoard puts more motion on the Wii Balance Board Posted: 03 Dec 2009 05:49 PM PST I always like playing the balancing games on the WiiFit balance board, and I look forward to trying out the Shaun White Snowboarding one soon. For those who want another version of Shaun White on the Wii Balance Board should try the Friiboard. The slogan is “set yourself free”, and I can see why. The Friiboard is an attachment for the Wii Balance Board that is placed underneath it. I’m not certain how it attaches, but it had better be well in place for what it is supposed to do. After all, Shaun White and other games that use the Wii Balance Board allow you to lean to steer. Now, that is a level of realism that most games do not have, but the FriiBoard allows you to really feel it. Like if you lean one way, you will actually tip. That won’t happen on the Wii Balance Board unless you lean too far and fall over. You can purchase the FriiBoard on the SWiit Game Gear site for about $45. Yes, that is a lot to pay for a piece of plastic. Maybe it would be cheaper to get that Tony Hawk Guide. While you over at SWiit site, you might want to check out the SWiing Stick to improve your Wii Golfing game. Source Tech Cult – We cover the latest tech news, but always with a funny twist. [ FriiBoard puts more motion on the Wii Balance Board copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

LifeHand brings prosthesis to a whole new level Posted: 03 Dec 2009 05:15 PM PST The idea of cyborgs is sort of a science fiction staple. From the Six Million Dollar Man to the Teen Titans’ Cyborg, the idea of a half-man, half-robot has fascinated us for years. Even Luke Skywalker had that artificial hand. It would appear that science fiction has become science fact as a neurologist Paalo Maria Rossini has created the LifeHand. This LifeHand allows the wearer to control the robotic hand on thought processes alone. Unfortunately, none of my sources have a video of this. That is a real shame, because this is something that I would really have to see to believe. The LifeHand has been put on Pierpaolo Petruzziello, an amputee who says that he can do complex movements by thought alone. The LifeHand is connected to the user via electrodes, and it is a project that is five years in the making, with three million dollars in funding from the European Union. Yes, this is clearly only the beginning of this new wave of prosthesis that involves electrodes to the brain in order to simulate complex body movements. I suppose that this would be a good time to make Terminator and Cylon jokes, but I don’t think it is at all appropriate. If I lost an arm and could gain a robotic one with complete control, then I would feel pretty grateful. Source Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews. [ LifeHand brings prosthesis to a whole new level copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

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