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• The Auto Finder – Stop the wandering
• Prime-8 Action Gorilla from I Love Robots
• Metropolis II: Art, Toy, or Both?
• See Legos come to life with OASIS
• Gadget Thumbnails for 25-Nov-2010
• Moshi Monsters – Online game meets cell phone accessory
• INSECT SHIELD TEAMS UP WITH TRAVELCHAIR – THE FIRST INSECT REPELLING CHAIR
• The Loop Pointer – lets you lose your mouse

The Auto Finder – Stop the wandering Posted: 26 Nov 2010 08:58 AM PST I'll never forget the time I lost my car. After an hour of searching, I came to the realization that it really was stolen and called the police, it took a phone call to my husband to be reminded that I had HIS car. Luckily the police saw the humor in the situation, so does my husband, over and over again. If only I had the Auto-Finder, a new safety product that uses a patented micro antenna system that is very different from GPS. The new Fynder™ platform can get you to your car much more easily because it doesnt require access to satellite signals and it doesnt even need you to enter your location each time you park your car. The Auto-Finder has the ability to get you to your car quickly, safely and without wisecracks from your husband. The technology works easily even in underground parking garages or multi-level structures. Find your car, or other important locations or objects up to 1/2 mile away, just place the beacon in, or on the object and hang the finder on your keychain and let it guide you home. Simple. You can have this security for $69.97 with free shipping from www.amazon.com Will someone please ask my husband to stop laughing? Source: www.findertechnologies.com Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ The Auto Finder – Stop the wandering copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts: ATP GPS Photo Finder New Geo Tagger makes picture taking a lot easier Easy Circuit Finder Nerf N-Strike Nite Finder The Kid Finder Remote Tracking

Prime-8 Action Gorilla from I Love Robots Posted: 26 Nov 2010 08:30 AM PST I had a chance to try out the Prime-8 Action Gorilla toy from I Love Robots, and I can honestly say that I like this one. I’m not going to say love, as it is too strong of a word. I think I am a little too old to appreciate this toy, but adults will find it enjoyable. The Prime-8 is a toy robot that is shaped like a ball-shaped ape, and travels by way of arms on its sides. It can also stand up by means of retractable legs. The remote control for this guy has a lot more buttons than most remote control toys. Besides sending the Prime-8 in the right or left direction, the user can shoot plastic rockets thanks to its detachable launchers. He or she can also make it Go Bananas, growl, and play games. The games include Dodge Ball, where you try and hit the blue centerpiece with a ball. There is also racing, as well as shooting targets with the plastic rockets. The user can even play a Laser Tag game with another Prime-8 toy. In addition to the games, the Prime-8 can be programmed for all sorts of complex activities, for those smarter kids. In fact, I would recommend Prime-8 for older kids, perhaps older than 10. There are times when he can go pretty wild, and a young kid could possibly get hurt trying to pick up the Prime-8 while the wheeled arms are swinging. You should be able to get the Prime-8 on the Radio Shack website for about $59.99. Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ Prime-8 Action Gorilla from I Love Robots copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts: Coat Hanger Gorilla Speak like Optimus Prime Gorilla Torch gives you an extra hand Transformers turn plush Steampunk Optimus Prime looks to be the bomb

Metropolis II: Art, Toy, or Both? Posted: 26 Nov 2010 08:00 AM PST Now that Thanksgiving is over, a lot of households are setting up a toy electric train track around a Christmas tree. Imagine if you had to set up something like this! This is the Metropolis II installation by Chris Burden, which is a huge track made up of 1,200 Matchbox or Hot Wheels cars zipping around and around. I have a video of it after the jump, but I don’t see any of the toy trains. I do see all the cars, which are put on some sort of weird conveyor with many twists and turns. You will note the two inclined planes in the middle that carries the cars slowly to the top like a roller coaster. I would imagine that a whole lot of calculation had to happen in order to make this track. You will note that there doesn’t seem to be any accidents going on. If you want to see the Metropolis II, it is currently on display at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. I guess it could be considered art, and I see its message: modern life is nothing more than a series of fast-moving vehicles stuck in an infinite loop of traffic. Adults might appreciate that, but I think kids would just appreciate that it is a big toy. Source Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews. [ Metropolis II: Art, Toy, or Both? copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] No results.

See Legos come to life with OASIS Posted: 26 Nov 2010 07:00 AM PST Okay, this is about the neatest thing that you will see on Black Friday. Intel has been working on a system called OASIS (Object Aware Situated Interaction System) that combines projections with Lego. This system uses cameras that can detect both objects and depth. As a result, it knows where the Lego toys are, and can even add a little bit of special effects with the practical application of some projectors. I have a video of this OASIS in action after the jump if you want to see how it works, and it is the coolest thing to happen to Lego since the Mindstorms NXT. You will note how the Lego dragon can breathe “fire”, and how its flames can even set a house ablaze. I realize that you might not want your kids to play games like that, but don’t worry, a Lego fire engine is on standby to put the flames out. I think the neatest thing about this is the Lego train and projected tracks that can be made by waving ones hand across the table. You will then notice that when the Lego train stops at a certain point, projected people get off. Okay, after watching this video below, I challenge you to find something better today. Leave it in the comments box, and don’t let your neat thing be some Black Friday deal that you were fortunate to get today. Source Check out the Coolest Gadgets 2008 Gift Guides, Christmas shopping made easy. [ See Legos come to life with OASIS copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts: Six Person Motorized Oasis Oasis Insta-Pool Correction tape looks like it's made from Legos Oasis Solar Stainless Steel Lantern Pure Oasis Flow Radio works in the great outdoors

Gadget Thumbnails for 25-Nov-2010 Posted: 25 Nov 2010 09:01 PM PST INSECT SHIELD TEAMS UP WITH TRAVELCHAIR – THE FIRST INSECT REPELLING CHAIR The Loop Pointer – lets you lose your mouse iBoss – Keeps kids safe without all the yelling. Here’s a DIY Laser-guided Slingshot Huey the Color Copying Chameleon Lamp Tony Sale’s 60-year-old Robot, George Check out the Coolest Gadgets 2008 Gift Guides, Christmas shopping made easy. [ Gadget Thumbnails for 25-Nov-2010 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts: Gadget Thumbnails for 30-Jan-2010 Gadget Thumbnails for 03-Apr-2010 Gadget Thumbnails for 17-Apr-2010 Gadget Thumbnails for 18-Nov-2010 Gadget Thumbnails for 27-Mar-2010

Moshi Monsters – Online game meets cell phone accessory Posted: 25 Nov 2010 10:00 PM PST We all went through the Webkins craze, cute little stuffed animals that lived in an online world where you took care of them and played games and things. Well, those little guys started it all, and its been going strong ever since. The newest kids, I mean monsters, on the block are the Moshi's, they live in cyberspace and need you to take care of them. There are a lot of activities for your kids to participate in, playing games, socializing with friends, designing their rooms, entering contests, solving puzzles, tending to their garden and caring for their cute little Monster. All the games and puzzles become increasingly more difficult as the child's skills develop Well, now the Moshi Monsters are ready to hang around on your phone with Mopods. These cute little phone charms adorn your cellphone with a Monster that will flash and spin when a call or text comes in. You monster will go to work even if you're in silent mode, so you'll never miss another call. If thats not enough, each one of the phone charms comes with an unlock code for  a free virtual accessory in Monstro City. The games seem fun and educational, the phone charm, cute and entertaining. I just wish that whenever my kid saw a doll she thought was cute, she didn't ask me "but what does it do?" Phone charms are available for $3.99 at  www.firebox.com Source: www.moshimonsters.com Check out the Coolest Gadgets 2008 Gift Guides, Christmas shopping made easy. [ Moshi Monsters – Online game meets cell phone accessory copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts: Moshi unveils mini DP to HDMI adapter Moshi Zefyr keeps your MacBook nice and cool Cell Phones for your Pets Phone Booth for Cell Phones The Moshi Voice Control Travel Alarm Clock

INSECT SHIELD TEAMS UP WITH TRAVELCHAIR – THE FIRST INSECT REPELLING CHAIR Posted: 25 Nov 2010 08:24 PM PST Everyone loves a little bit of the outdoors. Whether you’re fishing in the Alaskan wilderness or just watching your kids play soccer, you are going to love this chair. Already the best selling travel chair in the industry, it is easily folded, light and extremely portable. It even comes with a built in cup holder for the frosty beverage of your choice. The thing I cant believe about this chair is why no one came up with this idea before, we have sprays, foggers, candles and lotions but until now, no one had an insect repellent that was actually embedded into the fabric. That’s right, it’s in the chair! This chair really does keep the critters from ruining your good time and ends the need to apply and reapply all that stinky, greasy repellant. The Insect Shield Travel Chair is EPA registered and safe for pregnant women and kids of all ages. This chair is going to dramatically change how long I’m willing to sit and fish, no word however, on whether or not I’ll agree to go camping. But if you would like to sit around the campfire and not be “buzzed” you can pick one up for around $65.00 from www.TravelChair.com. Incidentally, Insect Shield has an entire line of outdoor clothing and camp gear all similarly treated with insect protection that lasts up to 70 washings… who knew? Source: www.insectshield.com Check out the Coolest Gadgets 2008 Gift Guides, Christmas shopping made easy. [ INSECT SHIELD TEAMS UP WITH TRAVELCHAIR – THE FIRST INSECT REPELLING CHAIR copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts: Gadget Thumbnails for 25-Nov-2010 Electronic Insect Killer drops flies like, well, flies Insect Repeller just in time for summer Rechargeable RC Wall Climber Space Insects Solar Insect Theatre attracts bugs to put them on display

The Loop Pointer – lets you lose your mouse Posted: 25 Nov 2010 08:00 PM PST I love how technology lets you mess around with all your devices at the same time. I mean, I'm watching stuff from my computer on my TV. I am listening to my iPod and watching my family photos on the big screen. The technology is fun, entertaining and pretty easy, could anything make it better? Yup, I have just been introduced to The Loop, the freehand mouse that moves your cursor with natural motions made in the air. Simply point and click on the TV that’s connected to your PC or Mac. The Loop pointer’s intuitive design has a scroll wheel and four buttons. The Loop patented air-mouse has the ability to compensate for normal hand tremor and varying positioning while responding to the motion of the Loop pointer. Its a pretty simple, intuitive design that is really easy to use. The Loop could probably be a pretty valuable tool for presenters and educators who use PCs and Macs connected to projectors. You could control presentations, navigate web pages and more from almost anywhere in the room. The Loop pointer will work with computers running Windows, Mac OS and Linux. I'm crusin' the net from across the room, and I see the day coming when I never have to get off the couch. Only $49.00 from www.amazon.com Source: www.hillcrestlabs.com Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ The Loop Pointer – lets you lose your mouse copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts: Gadget Thumbnails for 25-Nov-2010 Mighty Massage Mouse The Foot Mouse The Cat Mouse from Japan The USB Arrow Optical Mouse

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