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- Get rid of those clothing store fitting rooms with mybestfit
- The Icon Link: A bright light in a small package
- Augmented Reality Tattoos work well with the Nintendo 3DS
- Plextor PX-LB950UE external 12X Blu-ray Writer touted to be fastest in the market
- VIA AMOS-5001 Chassis Kit for Slim Em-ITX Embedded Systems
- Color Adjusting Illuminated Vase
- Gadget Thumbnails for 02-May-2011
- Fanbrella shields you from sun and rain and more
- DaGeDar Supercharged Battle Balls Started Rolling In Today…
- Illuminated Walking Stick
- RCA sets world alight with new portable digital TV receivers
- TRENDnet 450 Mbps Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter
- Hydrocycle lets you move around easily on water
| Get rid of those clothing store fitting rooms with mybestfit Posted: 03 May 2011 04:24 PM PDT
I believe that mybestfit, this transparent capsule of a room that you are seeing here, is the future of fitting rooms. Simply put, it is a full body scanner that doesn’t use lasers, but instead has a “vertical wand” array of 196 radio wave antennas for a 3D model of the body. Somehow, it can scan more than 200,000 points of data from your body in 10 or 15 seconds. There is a video after the jump so you can see how it will work. You will notice in the video how the person who gets scanned gets a bar code. Honestly, I don’t like any representation of a human being as a bar code, but I believe that this code can only be compared to sizes of clothes. So if a user sees an outfit that he or she likes, a scan will reveal whether it fits or not. No trying-on is necessary, and this is great for situations for when you are buying clothes for someone else. Hopefully, you will be able to see these booths at Levi’s, Eddie Bauer, and the Gap in the near future, and fitting rooms will be a historical footnote. Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews. [ Get rid of those clothing store fitting rooms with mybestfit copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| The Icon Link: A bright light in a small package Posted: 03 May 2011 03:56 PM PDT
It has a light output of about 50 lumens or 6 lumens. I turned off the lights to try it for myself, and I was surprised at how bright it actually was. The circle of light it made illuminated pretty much any dark in the way, and I made the mistake of looking directly into the light. You know those spots you see after looking at the sun? I saw them for a little bit after looking into the Icon Link. I am assuming that the bright output is a result of the Solid Total Internal Reflection (TIR) lens for creating a smooth focused beam. Another cool feature is the power-regulated LED which can maximize output and runtime, and “never needs replacing”. The Icon Link is sealed with O-rings, and is waterproof to one meter for about 30 minutes. It also has the handy clip that you see there which actually goes along the body of the flashlight rather than at the end of it, like most mini-flashlights. The ICON Link Dual-Output LED Flashlight is available on Amazon for about $20-30, depending on what deal is going on with it. It runs on a AA battery, which is included.  Tech Cult – We cover the latest tech news, but always with a funny twist. [ The Icon Link: A bright light in a small package copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| Augmented Reality Tattoos work well with the Nintendo 3DS Posted: 03 May 2011 03:32 PM PDT
A YouTube user name Cranberryzero realized that the 3DS is a terrific excuse to get his own AR tattoo, and he posted his work and the results on I Heart Chaos. You can see the video after the jump, and the results are quite impressive. I’m not certain what kind of game he is playing on his arm, but you notice the shakiness of it. What is really interesting is the effect of creating a pit on his arm, and it almost looks like you can look through his wrist. Still, it is pretty impressive to play a game on your arm with graphics floating over it, and this is the appeal of augmented reality. Granted, you might not want a permanent mark there. I don’t know how long augmented reality will be around, and I wouldn’t want to be the grandpa that has to explain to his grandkids why there is a strange tattoo on my arm. Perhaps this effect could be done with a temporary tattoo. By the way, the video doesn’t show a Mii character on the wrist. I think this is a doctored photo from my Source. Conference Calendar – The global conference and expo finder. [ Augmented Reality Tattoos work well with the Nintendo 3DS copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| Plextor PX-LB950UE external 12X Blu-ray Writer touted to be fastest in the market Posted: 03 May 2011 06:30 AM PDT
The Plextor PX-LB950UE will also be accompanied by advanced Blu-ray and DVD playback software and recording applications to get you started right out of the box, delivering the full Blu-ray HD experience right in the comfort of your living room to boot. The drive was specially designed to provide smooth and quiet HD Blu-ray movie playback with excellent sound reproduction and a crystal clear picture quality as added incentives. Not only that, it will also join the 3D revolution since the Plextor PX-LB950UE will play nice with 3D playback, not to mention its ability to convert 2D contents to simulate 3D effects. Other engineering achievements would include the PX-LB950UE being developed with a low vibration system, so you can deduce from there that most of the vibrations it experiences are removed. With a generous 8MB buffer that ensures an enhanced writing accuracy at high speed, the PX-LB950UE’s wonders do not stop there – it also comes with a special chassis that will channel the airflow, cools the motors, improves performance and extends the lifetime of the drive. Being LightScribe enabled, the PX-LB950UE will be accompanied by Plextor¹s very own PlexUTILITIES, a comprehensive disc and drive analysis tool. You will need to burn a $239.99 in your pocket first before you burn your own Blu-ray discs at super fast speeds. Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ Plextor PX-LB950UE external 12X Blu-ray Writer touted to be fastest in the market copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| VIA AMOS-5001 Chassis Kit for Slim Em-ITX Embedded Systems Posted: 03 May 2011 06:00 AM PDT
This is touted to be a robust, flexible, and fanless chassis kit, resulting in it being the slimmest and most compact chassis design in the world when you take the wide range of x86 64-bit embedded computing applications into consideration. Just how slim or small is it? For starters, it measures a mere 35.2mm in height and 231mm in widfth, making it slim enough to be slotted into even the most space-constrained environment. Systems that are built using the VIA AMOS-5001 are also tough cookies in their own right, being shock resistant and is able to withstand even the most extreme temperatures. The VIA AMOS-5001 chassis kit will come with a unique modular design that comprises of just a quartet of mechanical parts which ensures the easy integration of VIA EITX-3001 series mainboards. If you want to throw in a 2.5″ hard drive, there is an optional storage subsystem chassis to fulfill that need. Nice to know that VIA has already readied the VIA AMOS-5001 at the moment, where it is targeted at a wide range of embedded segments including medical, POI/POS, digital signage, kiosk, industrial and building automation, and gaming and surveillance applications. Not only that, the VIA AMOS-5001 chassis kit proves its toughness by being able to withstand a wide temperature range of -20°c to 55°c, and can also shrug off G-forces of up to 50. Each VIA AMOS-5001 chassis is easy to assemble and maintain, since it makes use of only four separate mechanical parts to form a slim, robust fanless system. The VIA AMOS-5001 chassis will merge the unique integrated heatsink design that is commonly found on Em-ITX boards, while a discrete aluminum heatsink will come into direct contact with the processor and chipset on reverse side of the board, resulting in a solid, robust base for chassis assembly. If you so desire, an optional storage compartment can also be added. Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ VIA AMOS-5001 Chassis Kit for Slim Em-ITX Embedded Systems copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| Color Adjusting Illuminated Vase Posted: 03 May 2011 05:30 AM PDT
This vase was specially customized to illuminate in up to 300 different colors, now how about that? Of course, I am quite sure that some of the color differences would be so subtle, you can hardly tell anything has changed especially when fourteen LEDs (six white and eight colored) are used within the rim. The LEDs will cast a solid hue or transition seamlessly through the colors in two- or eight-second intervals, and since it is cordless, this means you won’t run into trouble of people tripping all over it. A rechargeable battery powers this puppy, where the vase is able to illuminate up to 12 hours after a 10-hour charge – at least the law of diminishing returns does not apply to this $179.95 addition to your home. Tech Cult – We cover the latest tech news, but always with a funny twist. [ Color Adjusting Illuminated Vase copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| Gadget Thumbnails for 02-May-2011 Posted: 02 May 2011 10:01 PM PDT Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool  [ Gadget Thumbnails for 02-May-2011 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| Fanbrella shields you from sun and rain and more Posted: 03 May 2011 05:00 AM PDT
The integrated motorized fan with a UV-reflecting canopy results in this being a carry-along haven on hot summer days. There is a button which is conveniently located at the bottom of the handle which will activate a quiet three-blade fan under the canopy, where it rotates up to 650 rpm in order to produce a refreshing downdraft. When you close the Fanbrella, the fan’s blades themselves will collapse along the umbrella’s shaft for added convenience. Since the umbrella’s shaft and ribs are made out of plastic that deliver sturdy support, they will not rust like metal. Powered by half a dozen AA batteries, these will deliver up to 5.5 hours of non-stop cooling. Seems to be more battery-hungry than my classic Game Boy Color… The Fanbrella can be yours for a cooling $79.95. Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ Fanbrella shields you from sun and rain and more copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| DaGeDar Supercharged Battle Balls Started Rolling In Today… Posted: 02 May 2011 08:24 PM PDT
Cepia LLC, the makers of everybody's favorite ZhuZhu Pets, have taken the age old game of marbles and brought it into the new millenium. DaGeDar supercharged battle balls combine speed, skill, competition and encourage strategy all in a collectible racing game that lets kids set the rules. DaGeDar just launched in Phoenix but won’t be hitting a store near you until this summer. DaGeDar (pronounced DAH-geh-DAAR) collectible supercharged battle balls have a special feel and weight that the company tells us, almost demand to be raced! Each DaGeDar battle ball boasts a graphic design that reflects the true energy contained within. More than 240 different DaGeDar ball graphics are planned for release this year, with varying degrees of rarity. Each ball carries a special code number that when registered on the DaGeDar.com website will instantly reveal the true spirit contained within the ball, as well as its hidden powers. Check out the video after the jump. Racing the DaGeDar balls require skill, practice, agility and finesse. Players must control the speed and velocity of the balls in order to propel them through thrilling loops and turns without forcing the balls off the tracks. Exciting tricks and stunts can be refined by whirling DaGeDar balls in Spinners or loading several balls into Battle Launchers to unleash them with supercharged battle play. Watch them HERE. DaGeDar lets you experience the ferocity and velocity of hundreds of battle-hungry spirits and their unique 33rd dimension world. The DaGeDar balls, tracks and spinners will be sold separately with the balls and track sets ranging in price from $4.99-$19.99. DaGeDar will be available nationally this summer beginning with retailers like Walmart and Toys R Us. Source: www.dagedar.com Conference Calendar – The global conference and expo finder. [ DaGeDar Supercharged Battle Balls Started Rolling In Today… copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| Posted: 02 May 2011 07:35 PM PDT
Not only that, a quartet of red flashing warning lights can be activated as long as you slide a lever on the handle, while another push of the lever will activate an emergency siren from the handle’s built-in speaker just in case assistance from passers-by is required. With a shaft constructed from sturdy, lightweight aluminum and the handle from rugged ABS, the $34.95 Illuminated Walking Stick seems to be the ideal purchase for grandpa this coming Father’s Day. Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ Illuminated Walking Stick copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| RCA sets world alight with new portable digital TV receivers Posted: 02 May 2011 07:30 PM PDT
At present, battery operated portable TV sets have more or less disappeared no thanks to the transition to all digital broadcasting a couple of years ago. Although these new devices were designed for digital TV reception, they cannot let you access low power analog TV signals, albeit with some models being equipped with reception capability for new Mobile DTV viewing that enables one to watch TV while he/she is on the move. Among the new RCA portable TV models would include the Storm Ready, which is a 3.5″ portable TV that will retail for $89 each. This model (DHT235C) boasts of a bright LED backlit LCD display, standard ATSC digital TV reception, real time signal strength indicator, closed captioning capability, easel back stand and silver/black finish cabinet, built-in monopole antenna, and a quartet of AA batteries are able to have it run for up to 3 hours. As for the 3.5″ Hybrid Portable Television (DMT335R), this $119 purchase will share the same size as the DHT235C, where it will also come with a bright LED backlit LCD screen, in addition to Mobile DTV capability apart from having standard ATSC digital TV reception. Running on AC power if you run out of four AA batteries, other hardware specifications include a real time signal strength indicator, closed captioning capability, easel back stand and bronze/black finish, English/Spanish display and a built-in monopole antenna. Any takers for RCA’s latest offerings? Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ RCA sets world alight with new portable digital TV receivers copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| TRENDnet 450 Mbps Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter Posted: 02 May 2011 07:19 PM PDT
Currently, most computers purchased that come with integrated wireless are more often than not outfitted with either 150 Mbps Wireless N or even slower 54 Mbps Wireless G technology, where they are the bottleneck culprits when you’re connected to a 450 Mbps router. This is what TRENDnet intends to reverse with the TEW-684UB. Boasting of advanced Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna technology alongside a trio of spatial streams per antenna are able to generate a maximum theoretical wireless throughput of 450 Mbps. You can quickly connect to a 450 Mbps 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz wireless network with but a touch of a button, apart from the convenience of one-touch Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). The inclusion of a 3-foot USB extension cable also makes it easier for you to strategically place the adapter in your home or office, while TRENDnet has also thrown in the WMM Quality of Service (QoS) technology that will do its bit to prioritize gaming, Internet calls, and video streams. LEDs are conveniently located on the front of the adapter to convey device status. According to Pei Huang, President and CEO of TRENDnet, “In the highly competitive Networking market space, it is fairly difficult to be the first to market with new technology. Thanks to the dedication of all TRENDnet employees, we have brought to market, not only the first 450 Mbps USB adapter, but also the first 450 Mbps router, 450 Mbps Ethernet adapter, and 450 Mbps access point. Now for the first time, TRENDnet gives consumers the opportunity to network all of their devices to a high speed 450 Mbps network.” If you want to up the ante for wireless performance in your home or office, then the 450 Mbps Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter can be yours for a highly affordable $79.99. Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ TRENDnet 450 Mbps Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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| Hydrocycle lets you move around easily on water Posted: 02 May 2011 07:12 PM PDT
The Hydrocycle boasts of seamless polyethylene pontoons that were developed by a professional canoe designer for optimum buoyancy, speed, and stability. Operating in less than a foot of water, it is no slouch either, being able to handle 3′ ocean swells as well. Of course, it makes perfect sense to wear a life jacket at all times with this, not to mention you’d better have the ability to swim as well. With a 17″ powder-coated aluminum frame that comes with a quick release seat clamp that will adjust the seat height, the Hydrocycle will also be accompanied by twin storage compartments alongside cup holders to prevent gear from becoming waterlogged. The $3,600 asking price might be a wee bit too much for most folks, however – what do you think? Tech Cult – We cover the latest tech news, but always with a funny twist. [ Hydrocycle lets you move around easily on water copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Related Posts:
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I don’t do a lot of clothes shopping, and I usually treat the fitting rooms as one of those “necessary evils”. Generally, they are too cramped, and trying on clothes for “the right size” and “the right look” can be time consuming if you are shopping with your wife. 
There is no end to miniature flashlights, and since we will always need them, there will always be a market for them. I got a chance to try out the Link from Icon, and it is quite a light. 
About one year ago, I did an article about 
Until someone comes up with a color-changing flower so that you can always have a different on other days, I guess we will just have to make do with the 
Walking sticks aren’t just meant for the vision-impaired you know, as they are also there to help folks who find it easier to move around with a “third leg” – and to top it all off, the 
RCA has just introduced a new range of portable digital TV receivers for the masses, where these were specially designed to deliver instantaneous access to local TV news and weather broadcasts to viewers, all coming in a small, affordable package. All models on offer will boast either rechargeable built-in batteries or easily-replaceable AA batteries, although we would prefer the former since that would be more environmentally friendly – albeit the latter being a whole lot more convenient since AA batteries can be purchased from just about anywhere you are in the world.
TRENDnet has just rolled out a spanking new 450 Mbps Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter (also known by the model number TEW-684UB), where it is touted to be the first ultra-high performance 450 Mbps wireless USB adapter in the world. The 
Like to sweat things out, especially when you’re trying to keep your New Year’s resolution of keeping fit and trim into the second quarter of the year? That is what the Hydrocycle is for – this watercraft will allow one to get around on water in a manner that is as easy as riding a bicycle. Your rider’s pedals will move around to spin a 12″ propeller which will help drive the | You are subscribed to email updates from Coolest Gadgets To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
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