Posts from Coolest Gadgets for 10/16/2012

The latest and coolest gadgets daily digest Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Oct 16, 2012 11:50 am | Alison "Take a Break" Says Your Computer Face it, we work too much. We stare at our computer screens and get completely sucked in. It is easy to do.  You know you have done it. You are working away at your computer and looked up only to realize that 3, 4, 5 or more hours have passed. Experts say that our attention spans are not built for it. So if we can't remind ourselves to take a sanity break every so often who will? This may be a zen gadget, but it is definitely something we can all use! Welcome to Stillness Buddy a very techno-zen approach to work. Stillness Buddy is software downloaded to your computer. Two types of time based breaks then appear on your screen as you work. Every 30 minutes a "moment of stillness" pops up, lasting 30 seconds. Every 1 hour and 20 minutes a mindful pause appears, reminding you to take a two minute break. Customize the Stillness Buddy to meet your needs if they vary from the standards set. Understand, the breaks are not a free-for-all. Based on your version you will receive messages, mental and physical exercises or meditation ideas. Fourteen different versions of the Stillness Buddy exist. So choose from topics like Relax or Stretching or choose from inspirational thoughts from gurus like Dalai Lama and Jack Kornfield. There is even a gift version so recipients can choose their own buddy. Each version of Stillness Buddy is just £9.95 (about $17.50; over 40 currencies available). A 30-day free trial is also available. Why bother with breaks? There are plenty of reasons biggest is that we perform better when giving our minds a moment of rest. And with a reliable Stillness Buddy to remind you there are no more reasons to run yourself into the ground. [ "Take a Break" Says Your Computer copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 16, 2012 11:30 am | Alison Yes, They Are For the Kitchen I wonder who comes up with kitchen gadgets. Just when you think a cooking device cannot get better it seems someone comes along with another take. I am sure it is probably the same people that made bagged lettuce and bottled water a success. Anyway, Prezzybox has a take on a couple common kitchen items that will make you smile – and think of the cooks in your life as the holidays approach. Carrot peeling in the old fashioned way is no fun at all. Welcome to Karoto, the pencil sharpener style peeler. Simply insert your carrot, cucumber, zucchini or what not and spin away. Just as with a pencil sharpener the Karoto peels ribbon style. Before you know it your veggies will be 'sharp' and peeled. And the unit is almost 20cm long so it can handle most of those ground vegetables. For the true gormet Karoto helps make decorative flakes to spruce up presentation. Karoto can be yours (or yours to gift) from Prezzybox for just £9.95 with shipping available in the UK. Another fun take on a kitchen must have is the Russian Doll Measuring Cup set, also £9.95. You know the Matryoshkas dolls right? Take one apart and find another one inside, continue ad nauseam. The dolls provide a perfect solution to save space and make you smile. Three dolls guide you on 6 measurements up to 1 cup so you can easily find the amount you need. So whether searching for yourself or your UK gift recipients check out these unique takes on common kitchen gear at Prezzybox. [ Yes, They Are For the Kitchen copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 16, 2012 09:41 am | Julie OraQuick – 20 Minute, at Home, HIV Test One of the scariest health epidemics of my generation was HIV. I remember quite clearly its emergence on the scene, the graphic news footage of those first infected, people slowly dying from something so misunderstood and scary. It doesn’t seem to be big news anymore, but it’s still killing people all over the world. Well, OraSure, the company that brought us the first healthcare administered oral specimen HIV test available all the way back in 1994, have now developed OraQuick, a simple at-home test that allows people to test themselves in the privacy of their own homes for the virus that causes AIDS. Imagine, an FDA approved, over-the-counter HIV test that requires only a simple mouth swab and 20-40 minutes of your time. It is estimated that there are over a quarter of a million Americans that are completely unaware that they have been infected with HIV, testing yourself can help protect your health and, it will certainly help to curtail the rampant spread of HIV. The OraQuick In-Home Oral HIV Test is a private, confidential way to test yourself and get your results in only around 20 minutes. The OraQuick test will be available this month at many retail outlets in the USA including Walmart, or at Oraquick.com for only around $39.99. The testing kit comes in a durable plastic case with step by step instructions and a pre and post test information booklets. Remember that there is always a slight risk of a false negative or positive result, so please follow-up with a medical professional. [ OraQuick – 20 Minute, at Home, HIV Test copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 16, 2012 08:42 am | Julie Powered Pumice Stone – Not Your Mama's Foot File Our hands and feet give us away. Do we care for ourselves, are we older than we say? Have we worked hard all our lives, or been pampered? I guess because it’s a habit of mine to check peoples grooming, I tend to be a frequent mani-pedi person, and frankly that gets expensive, but if I want baby soft heels, to the salon I go. Well our friends over at Hammacher Schlemmer may have an at home heel buffing option that might actually be worth the bucks. The Powered Pumice Stone, designed to remove the most hardcore dry skin and calluses from your otherwise pretty paws, the Powered Pumice Stone is actually a micro-mineral roller that spins at about 1800 RPM’s grinding down whatever thickened heel skin you have allowed your body to build up. Ew. It looks a bit like an electric razor and comes with 2 different pumice rollers, a coarse one and one that’s extra coarse, yeah… you already know if you need that one. I look at it this way, no matter how bad you’re looking under those socks, you can get your feet ship shape by springtime. The Pumice Stone is powered by 2 AA batteries and only weighs around 6 ounces. So be good to your feet and get yours at Hammacher.com for only around 50 bucks, additional rollers are extra. [ Powered Pumice Stone – Not Your Mama’s Foot File copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 16, 2012 06:30 am | Edwin Miveu POV Camera System targets iPhone owners They say that there's "an app for everything", but is that really true? I guess for most parts, the answer would be in the affirmative, but when it comes to hardware, the same cannot be said. The thing is, if you are an iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S owner, then you might be interested in picking up the $99.99 Miveu POV Camera System For iPhone. It looks like something from the future, sporting a high impact cover with wide-angle lens as well as an adjustable angle chest clip, accompanied by a flexible chest plate and elastic straps that allows you to capture some of the most daring moments in your life as you climb that mountain, jump out from the plane, or get involved as a professional pugilist. Basically, any kind of adrenaline pumping activity that requires you to use both hands, and yet you want to record all that is going on in front of you, the Miveu POV Camera System will be able to fit the bill perfectly. The Miveu-X iPhone Case will come in the form of a rugged iPhone case that can clip itself right onto the back of your phone, boasting a replaceable wide-angle lens and a 360º ball joint which enables you to attach it to your chest. There is also an integrated shutter button that allows you to start and stop recording without having to remove the iPhone, now how about that? Too bad it is compatible only with the iPhone 4 or 4S, even the iPhone 5 has been ruled out. [ Miveu POV Camera System targets iPhone owners copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 16, 2012 06:00 am | Edwin HAL 9000 replica does not come cheap Let us assume that you are in the market for a used supercomputer, surely you will need to pony up a huge wad of cash just to own one of these puppies, right? Well, assuming you have a love for all things HAL 9000, then you might be interested to hear that a well built replica of the HAL 9000 is now available for pre-order at a whopping $499 a pop. Sure, it will not be able to make short work of you, but it sure as heck will vaporize half a grand from your bank account in the blink of an eye. Your order is tipped to arrive sometime in December this year, making it ideal as a Christmas present. Just to recap, HAL 9000 is a psychotic computer, and has been rated as one of the most memorable villains in cinema history – ranking 13th overall. HAL 9000 sported a calm, confident voice that is a surefire way to guarantee you that everything was going according to plan, while assuring you that you will need to kiss goodbye to your life. The replica HAL 9000 is made out of CNC-machined aluminum, and was recreated directly from the original 1967 studio blueprints, while sporting an optical-grade glass with its lens copied from the original prop. There are also 15 different phrases included in the HAL 9000 replica that can be activated through a handful of user-selectable modes. [ HAL 9000 replica does not come cheap copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 16, 2012 05:30 am | Edwin Sprint targets the aged with their Samsung M400 phone These days, the speed at which technology moves is so fast, that it can hit some rather dizzying heights – especially if you are from an older generation who find it difficult to make the transition from an old school Olivetti typewriter to a spanking new keyboard with WordStar staring right back at you. Yes sir, you do remember that DOS-based word processor, do you? If that is the case, then this story is most probably the perfect one for you assuming that you are on the lookout for a new phone to replace your aged Nokia 3310 which has served you extremely well over the past decade. Sprint has teamed up with Samsung to deliver the Samsung M400 which will sport accessibility features that were specially designed to meet the needs of senior citizens as well as those with disabilities. Not only that, Sprint claims that it is a great wireless phone for those who have a more practical mind, and want to use their phone for little else other than burn up the lines by chatting, snap some casual photos here and there, and send/receive text messages. Since you probably would not be too young to want to tote the Samsung M400 (imagine being a college going kid with everyone else sporting a smartphone, while you deal with something that has features from a different age), it makes perfect sense for Sprint to make the Samsung M400 as affordable as possible. We are talking about the Samsung M400 being made available for free with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement, but do bear in mind that this occurs only after a $50 mail-in rebate. Some of the features which can be found in the Samsung M400 to make it extremely easy to use include a large 2.4-inch internal display with adjustable font sizes (yay!) that make it a snap to read text on the screen, in addition to an 1.07-inch external display so that you can check out incoming calls or pending notifications at a glance without having to open up its clamshell form factor. There is also an oversized keypad to make sure typing is swift and painless, while a 5-way navigation key makes navigating the phone's menu a snap. Not only that, Samsung threw in a dedicated 911 key and an In Case of Emergency (ICE) button which holds up to three contacts, allowing you to dial first responders or emergency contacts quickly. A 1.3-megapixel camera and Bluetooth connectivity rounds off the list of specifications for now. A phone for grandpa this Christmas, perhaps? Press Release [ Sprint targets the aged with their Samsung M400 phone copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More Oct 16, 2012 05:00 am | Edwin Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 The name Logitech should be extremely familiar to many of us now, considering how the Swiss company has come up with its fair share of computer peripherals over the years, targeting the average home user to the office drone, and more importantly, the glamorous market that involves monetary transactions from gamers, whether they are hardcore or otherwise. Well, for folks who tend to work on the go, then today's keyboard might very well be the right one for you – gamers will have to sit this one out though. I am referring to the Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 which is touted to enable you to switch between numerous devices each day, including the notebook, smartphone, desktop and tablet. You need not lose momentum whenever you change your mode of computing, as productivity can be maintained via the spanking new rechargeable Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810. The Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 will carry Logitech's easy-switch Bluetooth technology. Just what does easy-switch Bluetooth technology mean? For starters, it allows you to pair with as many as a trio of devices – all of them simultaneously. Even more interesting is the fact that the keyboard's layout has been specially designed for use in the upcoming Windows 8 platform, sporting shortcuts for instant access to the Start Screen and more. Good thing Logitech decided to be less anal and far more inclusive by having the easy-switch Bluetooth technology play nice with Windows, iOS and Android devices, allowing you to move from typing on one platform to another with but a single push of a button. The Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 is a true blue thing of beauty, sporting an actual brushed aluminum design with sleek lines, letting it look stunning right beside all of your collection of modern gadgetry. Boasting of backlit keys that can automatically adjust to the light level in your room, your eyes will not miss a beat, and neither will your fingers thanks to its laser key characters which are always sharp and easy to read. Not only that, built-in sensors help detect your hands' approach, helping to turn on and off to save power. Out later this month, is the Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 going to be your new toy? Press Release [ Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ] Read More In This Issue "Take a Break" Says Your Computer Yes, They Are For the Kitchen OraQuick – 20 Minute, at Home, HIV Test Powered Pumice Stone – Not Your Mama's Foot File Miveu POV Camera System targets iPhone owners HAL 9000 replica does not come cheap Sprint targets the aged with their Samsung M400 phone Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 Recent Stories A Techno-Chef's Best Friend Let the iPad Take a Fall

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