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- Square Soda Can to reduce carbon footprint
- Astronauts to spend 520 days in a Mars Mission Simulator
- This is a Robotic Skateboard
- Gravity iPod Speaker System
- d°light Bubbles squishable light
- Neverend Clock
- BladeFish Seajet
- Dualbrella for lovers
- Cisco Valet makes home wireless networking dummy-proof
- Gadget Thumbnails for 31-Mar-2010
- TomTom Start2 makes driving a whole lot more relaxing
- 3M launches competition with MPro150 pocket projector up for grabs
- Belkin has new 802.11n wireless router range
- Radio Controlled excavator
- 3D Crystal Puzzle Flash Apple
- Logitech Harmony 300 remote control
Square Soda Can to reduce carbon footprint Posted: 01 Apr 2010 04:25 PM PDT
Who cares? It has something to do with saving the planet, which is always a good thing, isn’t it? I mean, that’s why you recycle your cans, right? Or at least you should be recycling your cans. Imagine if you were using square cans. That’s right, someone has come up with a way of making a square can. This bottle has an opening at the bottom of the bottle that will allow multiple bottles to be stacked, which will reduce the amount of space needed to be stacked. You may also notice that it collapses quite nicely, and it is 66 percent smaller. Of course, these guys look less like cans and more like bottles. This actually reminds me of a little-seen film that Disney/Touchstone produced called Mission to Mars. It came out in 2000, and it didn’t exactly inspire us to get to the red planet by the end of the decade. However, that film took place in 2020, and it portrayed ordinary soda cans as rectangular solids. Well, let’s hope we can have something to reduce our carbon footprint in the next few years like this. As for Mars, well, we are preparing with a special simulator. Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool ![]() [ Square Soda Can to reduce carbon footprint copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] |
Astronauts to spend 520 days in a Mars Mission Simulator Posted: 01 Apr 2010 03:54 PM PDT
Leave it to NASA to come up with a way to test out whether or not the astronauts could take it. They intend to put astronauts in this big simulator for about 520 days. Yes, I suppose that if you succumb to cabin fever, then you’re not getting the mission patch on your arm. There are three main segments for the surface of Mars, a place for the Mars lander, and then the interior of the spacecraft itself. This is to simulate the 250-day trip to Mars in the spacecraft, the 30-day period of exploring the planet, and then the 240-day trip back. I’m guessing that whole gravity thing will still be involved in this simulation. The facilities have already hosted a 14-day mission and then a longer 105-day one. Sticking a few astronauts in some thing for 520 days sounds like a pilot for a new reality TV show. Maybe in the next season of Survivor, which would probably the last season of it. Something tells me that NASA will want to make a reality show out of whatever this ends up being. I’m not certain if I want to see astronauts in a confessional cam. Here’s an interesting research project done by Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool ![]() [ Astronauts to spend 520 days in a Mars Mission Simulator copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] |
Posted: 01 Apr 2010 03:01 PM PDT
Yeah, I had to cover this story. I mean, it is about a robotic skateboard for crying out loud! In all honesty, I don’t know whether I would call this a robot, and I think its got a little too few wheels to be a skateboard. I’m guessing that those two wheels are designed to be perfectly balanced, just like a Segway. In fact, the user has to lean forward to make it go forward, just like a Segway (so I’m told). I’m not certain what that thing sticking out on the front of it. I mean, it looks like some sort of thing that was sticking out of my carry-on baggage. In other words, it looks like this guy is standing on his luggage! Still, when I step on my luggage, it doesn’t go at 6 miles per hour. I think that a real skateboard could probably go faster, and I’m not certain how safe this is, really. You should be able to get this robotic skateboard sometime in 2013, but for a price of about $1000. Yes, that is a very expensive price for a skateboard, but this is a robotic one, kind of. Source Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ This is a Robotic Skateboard copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] |
Posted: 01 Apr 2010 01:31 PM PDT Those of you that are big into bright colors when it comes to your electronics now have another option for iPod speakers. Since it is more affordable it’s not going to be one of those top of the line speakers with perfect sound. However, at least it will have a slightly more expensive look, since it does offer an interesting design. It can be moved around your home if you need something portable, thanks to the choice to use the DC 6V adapter or the 4 AA batteries. Surprisingly enough both of the power sources are included with your purchase. When this was originally released it became available in blue, pink, purple and red. However, it appears that Amazon is only offering the red version. You can pick up one of these for $26.85 through Amazon. Source: CraziestGadgets Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ Gravity iPod Speaker System copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] |
d°light Bubbles squishable light Posted: 01 Apr 2010 12:19 PM PDT Despite that I’ve rarely played ping pong in my life, this very strongly reminds me of a bunch of crushed ping pong balls. In truth they are definitely not made out of any materials that remotely resemble a ping pong ball. These small lights would look great and offer a little mood lighting in the corner of any of your rooms. You could even hang it as an odd looking chandelier if you so chose. These lights were created for you to enjoy squishing the individual lights. You can smash the soft silicone balls and enjoy the soft texture. It offers sensations for your sight, touch and you can even listen to the sound of the air rushing out as you give one a good squeeze. At least that’s what Diana Lin Design state in their description of their product. It uses LED lights, so the lights won’t be hot to the touch. You can purchase a set of twelve of them for $139. Source: HolyCool Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ d°light Bubbles squishable light copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] |
Posted: 01 Apr 2010 11:12 AM PDT This is one of those clocks that flat refuses to blend in with the woodwork. Now whether you think it looks more like a cuckoo clock or a time bomb is of course a personal choice. Frankly, I’m leaning more towards the time bomb theory. However, the product description gives absolutely nothing away in that department. You’d better move fast if you do like it though, because these are a limited edition series. It was designed by Dan Funderburgh as a part of the Neverend Series. The series is done by a very select group of artists and designers. Kitsune Noir and Furni teamed up with the New York designer to create the clock. It’s laser etched onto a 3/8" thick piece of russian birch plywood. Unfortunately, since it is such a limited edition series, you’ll be paying a much larger price. It’ll cost you $198 for one of these clocks. Source: Bltd Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews. [ Neverend Clock copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] |
Posted: 01 Apr 2010 06:30 AM PDT
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Posted: 01 Apr 2010 06:00 AM PDT
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Cisco Valet makes home wireless networking dummy-proof Posted: 01 Apr 2010 05:30 AM PDT
Valet is touted to be the first wireless product line that is dummy-proof, making it a snap for virtually anyone to set up and manage their own home wireless network. All you need to do is insert the included Easy Setup Key straight into a USB port that is available on your computer (PC or Mac, it doesn’t matter), and let the Cisco Connect software load to finish up the rest of the job. Cisco claims that other wireless products require 20 to 30 complicated steps before you can set up a single computer, but their Cisco Connect software is capable of taking you to the promised land in but three steps – from start to finish. The Easy Setup Key will retain all setup information and can be inserted into other computers lying around your home to seamlessly add them to the home’s wireless network. When set up is complete, the Valet will offer users a simple way to manage their family’s home wireless experience. You can add additional devices to the network, set parental controls, provide Internet access for guests on a separate guest network and customize personal security settings inclusive of passwords. Apart from that, all these controls can be set on-the-fly, letting you modify web usage for selected days and times of the week, and even for temporary periods if the need arises. You will be able to choose from two models – Valet and Valet Plus, as they are based on the size of the home and the mix of wired and wireless devices. Apart from that, the simple Valet Connector helps update older computers without built-in wireless capabilities to touch the Wireless-N promised land. The Valet will retail for $99.99, while the Valet Plus is going for $149.99 with the Valet Connector complementing either for $79.99. Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool ![]() [ Cisco Valet makes home wireless networking dummy-proof copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] |
Gadget Thumbnails for 31-Mar-2010 Posted: 31 Mar 2010 10:01 PM PDT
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TomTom Start2 makes driving a whole lot more relaxing Posted: 01 Apr 2010 05:00 AM PDT
Among the new features that are found in the TomTom Start2 would include advanced lane guidance that makes light work of complex junctions. This feature will display all of the lanes in a clear manner on the device, making sure it is a no-brainer for anyone to choose the right route when it comes to decision crunch time, helping make navigation a whole lot simpler and stress-free instead of taking the wrong turn by accident simply because today’s road networks comprise of so many turns, forks, flyovers and tunnels at a particular junction. GPS virgins as well as new drivers will appreciate the new spoken street names feature by a mile, simply because the name of the street they're entering is read out loud for them to keep their eyes peeled on the road to make sure that they are on the right track. Apart from that, the TomTom Start2 is also fully compatible with RDS-TMC Traffic, where traffic information is transmitted to the device. Among these details include what has happened, the affected area and estimated delay. This device is also smart enough to come up with an alternative route to helping you get to your destination on time. Thankfully, the TomTom Start2 comes with a simplified menu like its predecessors, offering just a couple of options – 'Plan route' or 'Browse map'. The TomTom Start2 can be purchased from this month onwards, retailing for £119 as it comes with a regional map and £139 for a model with an European map. Check out the Coolest Gadgets 2008 Gift Guides, Christmas shopping made easy. [ TomTom Start2 makes driving a whole lot more relaxing copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] |
3M launches competition with MPro150 pocket projector up for grabs Posted: 01 Apr 2010 04:30 AM PDT
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Belkin has new 802.11n wireless router range Posted: 31 Mar 2010 06:32 PM PDT
Belkin has specially designed such applications to enhance your wireless experience, where they are a snap to set up while keeping you online with the most optimal connection always. For instance, the Self-Healing app will automatically detect and resolve network problems while running routine maintenance scans in order to provide you with the clearest wireless channel. All Share, Play, and Play Max Routers will come with the Print Genie application which enables one to wirelessly print from any computer on the network in your home, while Memory Safe will perform an automatic backup your photos and files to an external hard drive (needless to say, you will need to pick up the external hard drive by yourself) so that you can be sure all your digital memories are archived in a prim and proper manner. The use of advanced Dual-Band N technology in Belkin’s Play and Play Max Routers are more than capable of providing the best speed and performance. Simultaneous networks will eliminate interference while enabling you to optimize performance for media-intensive activities, including streaming HD movies, gaming online, and downloading large media files for those who love Torrents. As for apps that are available on the Play and Play Max routers, you will be more empowered by your music more than ever before. Music Mover will play your whole music library on a range of smart devices including the Xbox 360 or PS3, where creating your own tunes is but a touch away. The Daily DJ app will unveil daily personalized playlists to stay in step with your current mood. Prices range from $79.99 to $129.99, depending on the model of your choice. Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ Belkin has new 802.11n wireless router range copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] |
Posted: 31 Mar 2010 06:18 PM PDT
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Posted: 31 Mar 2010 06:14 PM PDT
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Logitech Harmony 300 remote control Posted: 31 Mar 2010 06:11 PM PDT
Logitech’s Harmony 300 is proud to announce that it will never be out of date since it is powered by an online device library which will cater to more brands than you can compare to any other remote, which includes over 225,000 devices from more than 5,000 brands — now that is definitely more devices than you can shake a stick at. This list isn’t exhaustive though since it will be added to from time to time, making it an ever updated database. This means you can use the Harmony 300 for an aged VCR player or even a spanking new futuristic Blu-ray player, knowing that the Harmony 300 remote will be able to handle either with aplomb. Setting up your remote control is a snap – you are able to reach your favorite entertainment in just a single button pess. The Watch TV button will turn on your TV and cable box in seconds without the need for any remotes, making it dummy proof even for grandpa. Apart from that, all buttons are specially placed to be within easy reach and sculpted to cater to your fingers naturally. For instance, all buttons to control your DVD player is grouped together, while another set of programmable buttons allows you to jump right to your favorite channels or use for custom control. Of course, this model doesn’t come with a LCD display compared to higher end ones, but that is easily justified by its $49.99 price point as it hits US and Europe from April onwards. Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool ![]() [ Logitech Harmony 300 remote control copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] |
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