Latest Posts on Coolest Gadgets

---

• Mini Wearable Air Purifier for your pet
• Folderix Flash Drives shaped like folders
• Speaker Bot plays your MP3 player
• Omnitread can get to places that we can’t
• Remo Humanoid Kit
• JO-ZERO could be in next Transformers movie, as himself
• Wavebox portable microwave oven
• New thermometer line ready to see action
• Inflatable Serving Bar
• Talking Tire Gauge
• Gadget Thumbnails for 30-Dec-2009
• Spillarium does not spill out fish
• Discovery Drumset

Mini Wearable Air Purifier for your pet Posted: 31 Dec 2009 02:51 PM PST There are those that really don’t feel the slightest need to pamper their pets.  They just let them do their own thing and feed them when necessary.  However, for the more committed bunch, you might want a gadget here or there to improve the life of your pet.  If you’re concerned about the air your pet breathes, now you can have a tiny gadget to solve even that problem. This small air purifier can be worn directly on the pet.  To be specific it clings to their collar, making sure the air around them is clean.  It’ll keep your cat or dog from dealing with airborne allergens, smoke, viruses, dust, germs toxic chemical fumes, mold, pet dander and even diminishes pet odor.  It even comes with different scents that are meant to relax, calm and energize your pet.  It’s powered by 2 AAA batteries.  You can purchase one for $17.20 through UXSight. Source: TechChee Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ Mini Wearable Air Purifier for your pet copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Folderix Flash Drives shaped like folders Posted: 31 Dec 2009 01:44 PM PST Those poor yellow folders don’t seem to get nearly as much use now that you can do a great deal of your paperwork on the computer.  Sure, paper copies of things are still helpful, but those folders will never be used as much as before.  If you’re feeling a little sentimental and want to show that you remember the paper folder, now you can have a flash drive that’s shaped like one. Alright, so it was actually designed to look like the folders within your computer.  Which means for those of you that like to take your computer interactions a little more literal, this would work great.  Then when you say you need to put something in the folder, it’s going into an actual folder shaped drive.  It’s available in 3 different colors, the gold/yellow color, blue and purple.  These drives designed by Art Lebedev can hold 4GB of data and will cost you $55 a piece. Source: Newlaunches Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews. [ Folderix Flash Drives shaped like folders copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Speaker Bot plays your MP3 player Posted: 31 Dec 2009 12:29 PM PST Despite all of the conspiracy theories that robots will someday take over the world, you can’t help but love this robot.  He’s completely harmless, all he does is play your favorite music all day long.  He may have a permanently goofy expression on his face, but at least he has his uses.  Plus he’s made out of new and old parts, which means you’d be giving new use for old discarded electronics. These robots ship out worldwide and are assembled in New York by Lipson Robotics.  In order to power the speaker, you can use the power adapter and plug it into the wall, use batteries or plug it into the USB port on your computer.  He even comes branded with a metal nameplate to declare the robots origins (Lipson Robotics).  The speaker will work with any MP3 player and can be purchased for $550 from Etsy. Source: Technabob Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ Speaker Bot plays your MP3 player copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Omnitread can get to places that we can’t Posted: 31 Dec 2009 12:29 PM PST I’m not certain what it is, but there is a lot of cool robot stuff happening today. First the JO-ZERO, the Remo, and now the OmniTread. The OmniTread isn’t a humanoid robot, and it isn’t a kit that you can special order just yet. The OmniTread is the work of some developers at the University of Michigan, and it is designed for some very rugged work. As you can see in the video (after the jump), you will note that the design of the OmniTread resembles that of a train. The serpentine robot has treads on all four sides of its segments, and pneumatic bellows that can lift itself up like a caterpillar. Right now, the developers at the University of Michigan have two models of the OmniTread. One of them, the OT-4, is named because it has the ability to crawl through a small hole only four inches in diameter. Their experiments show them working with an Omnitread with an AC cord, but they do have a working model that is good for 75 hours worth of use with the help of some battery power. The uses of the OmniTread are similar to the robo hummingbird that we reported on a few days ago. It is a machine that can go to places that we cannot, such as a collapsed building or cave-in. Just imagine having a durable camera mounted on the front of this guy, and you’ll see what I mean. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see the OmniTread at work on the job in the near future. In fact, my source claims it was “ready to be deployed at a moment’s notice” for a quake that recently occurred in San Diego, but I couldn’t find a secondary source to back this up. Until then, let’s just assume that the OmniTread is just concept tech. Source Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ Omnitread can get to places that we can’t copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Remo Humanoid Kit Posted: 31 Dec 2009 12:06 PM PST I’m going to speak a little boldy and say that the Remo Humanoid Robot Kit wishes that it was the JO-ZERO. Of course, I had some video footage of JO-ZERO in action. I’m afraid all my source had was this still shot of the Remo standing upright. In other words, I don’t know how the Remo moves, which is really what you should look for when you get yourself a robot kit. The Remo (which is short for “robot brain”) does have some “high quality CCD cameras for image processing” as well as “pressure sensors on its feet for balance”. The Remo is also powered by lithium batteries or by a simple plugging into an outlet. That would probably give it a short leash, though. By the way, remote control is attainable via Bluetooth, which is something that JO-ZERO doesn’t have at this time. Okay, now that I’ve got the basic facts out of the way, I can finally talk about that face, or lack thereof. What is that, some sort of mask sample from The Phantom of the Opera musical? Who was playing the role of the Phantom, Howard the Duck? Or maybe someone intends to make some sort of horror movie where the Remo starts killing everyone. After all, most slasher films boil down to some guy in a mask hacking people to death. You know, like Jason from the Friday the 13th movies, Mike Myers from the Halloween series, or that one guy in the Scream movies. Well, if someone is planning on making a low-budget robot slasher film, then they had better be willing to pay the $4,358 price for the Remo. They can order it here. Source Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ Remo Humanoid Kit copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

JO-ZERO could be in next Transformers movie, as himself Posted: 31 Dec 2009 11:37 AM PST Have you ever noticed how jerky and clumsy most robots move? I mean, they don’t call that one dance “The Robot” for nothing. This is simply not the case with JO-ZERO (pronounced “Jay-Oh Zero”). Himeji Softworks wanted to develop a robot that was “stylish, speedy, and human-like” and I believe that they have succeeded. If you don’t believe me, watch the video. What you are seeing isn’t deleted footage from a Transformers movie, but actual film from the International Robotics Exhibition 2009. I mean, JO-ZERO is really busting a move on the dance floor (presumably a sheet of paper) as well as a battery of other tricks that would make most stiff-necked robots green with envy. The JO-ZERO has about twenty directions worth of movement (8 for the arms, 10 for the legs, and 2 for the back). So if it gets knocked down, it gets up again. One of the reasons that the JO-ZERO looks so cool is because it was actually designed by a manga artist Minoru Kamiya, who created the anime show Act On! The JO-ZERO robot kit has a microcomputer built in so it can be pre-programmed. It can also be controlled via controller (like one from a console video game) or IR remote. Any interested user can purchase the JO-ZERO kit for about $1,300. Source Tech Cult – We cover the latest tech news, but always with a funny twist. [ JO-ZERO could be in next Transformers movie, as himself copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Wavebox portable microwave oven Posted: 31 Dec 2009 05:30 AM PST When the microwave oven was first released, it did change the way we live in many aspects. No longer do you need to wait for hours on end for something frozen to thaw, and heating food up takes but a couple of minutes under the high power setting. While there are certain quarters that claim eating microwaved food isn’t exactly the most healthy way to go, who wants to live forever anyways, right? After all, we’re all about convenience these days, and you don’t get any more convenient than popping in a TV dinner into your microwave whenever you’re home grouchy and hungry. Well, looks like the electrical world’s sliced bread has just gotten better with its “butter”, in the form of the Wavebox portable microwave oven. The Wavebox portable microwave oven is pretty self-explanatory – it functions as a microwave oven, albeit you are able to bring this with you just about anywhere you go. We mean that with some common sense, of course, as we wouldn’t expect you to lug this around a shopping mall just because the waffle you bought was not hot enough for you. No sir, the Wavebox will target folks who need to prepare meals away from the kitchen or those who live off-the-grid, which includes campers, boaties and truckies among others. Tipping the scales at 6.3kg, the Wavebox will run off the mains voltage regardless of which country you are in, while you can always hook it up to your vehicle’s 12 volt battery via alligator leads with the option to plug it into your in-vehicle power outlet. Retailing for $250 a pop, at least you won’t need to go through the hassle of starting a fire in the middle of nowhere while waiting for many minutes before your food is cooked. Just make sure your vehicle’s battery has enough charge left to keep the Wavebox going, otherwise you might end up as food for the grizzlies. Source: Gizmag Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ Wavebox portable microwave oven copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

New thermometer line ready to see action Posted: 31 Dec 2009 05:00 AM PST American Scientific Resources, better known as ASR for short, has just announced that they will be rolling out a new range of affordable yet revolutionary, 5-in-1 non-contact thermometers that were specially designed to meet the needs of consumers and healthcare workers globally. Instead of the usual glass-and-mercury combination, these new non-contact thermometers are a snap to use, where it is able to provide instant temperature reading that is accurate as well, while making kids (and some adults) more comfortable since they no longer need to have something probing their orifice – whether it is from the top or at the bottom. Too bad for the little ones, as I clearly remember be paedatrician offering me lollipops after taking my temperature as a form of goodwill. Some of the advantages for this new thermometer line will include :- Affordability Quick results, enabling immediate care Time saver for large groups Trusted clinical approval for accuracy The ability to take a trauma-free, non-invasive temperature Completely hygienic Back-lit display to be seen in dark when the patient is sleeping Apart from that, the medical health industry will also learn to go green in some ways and save on costs, since there won’t be any more additional expenses associated with other thermometers such as probe covers and disinfection methods. You won’t find these thermometers out so soon as the consumer model will enter production in February next year, with full production capability exceeding 5,000 units per day. As for the new Kidz-Med 5-in-1 Non-Contact consumer model pictured above, it is expected to retail for $49.95 in the US while folks living outside of the US will have to fork out nearly $80.00 instead. Expect the thermometer to be widely available for purchase sometime in Q3 2010. While it is going to be manufactured in China, we hope that there will be sufficient quality control methods employed. What other non-invasive medical advances would you like to see happen in the future? Press Release Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ New thermometer line ready to see action copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Inflatable Serving Bar Posted: 31 Dec 2009 04:30 AM PST Christmas is over, but that doesn’t mean you won’t be holding any more parties or large family gatherings in your home down the road! Why not make things easier with the Inflatable Serving Bar that introduces convenience to your guests, as it sits on top of a standard table with the ability to hold ice so that your salads and finger food will remain fresh hours after being exposed to the air. Storage is also a snap, since you can just deflate it and fold it somewhere even if you have limited space left at home. Made from PVC, you will need to purchase our own air pump unless you have the lungs of Hercules to inflate this through your mouth. Good thing it comes with its own repair kit, but we would still advise you to keep it out of reach of dogs, cats and mischevious kids. The Inflatable Serving Bar retails for $19.95. Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ Inflatable Serving Bar copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Talking Tire Gauge Posted: 31 Dec 2009 04:00 AM PST Having the right tire pressure is essential if you want to have a safe drive wherever you go, so make sure you check the condition of your vehicle before making any long road trips. We’ve seen digital tire gauges and solar-powered ones before, but none of them speak out to you. This time round, the Talking Tire Gauge comes in the form of a key chain with LED light that shows the current tire pressure reading in low light conditions while speaking it as it is to double confirm those who “see without seeing”. The Talking Tire Gauge retails for $14.99 a pop. Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews. [ Talking Tire Gauge copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Gadget Thumbnails for 30-Dec-2009 Posted: 30 Dec 2009 09:01 PM PST Spillarium does not spill out fish Discovery Drumset Dymo Rhino 101 isn’t much, but it is convenient New Year’s Eve on Times Square is Pedal Powered The 24-Port USB Hub The Stanley LED Torch Watch The Human-Powered Light Bulb Coolest Gadgets UK – For all your UK centric tech and gadget news. [ Gadget Thumbnails for 30-Dec-2009 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Spillarium does not spill out fish Posted: 30 Dec 2009 06:57 PM PST The Spillarium is a hybrid home ornament that spills water but not your precious live fish within – making it more than a half-decent home decorative fixture that will definitely have guests over puzzle it out, thanks to the wonders of optical illusion. Water cascades from the side of the bowl – creating the illusion of an aquarium that’s perilously losing water – into the koi goldfish base, and back into the aquarium. A filter at the spout prevents daredevil fish from plunging over the falls. An integrated pump continuously cycles water through a sponge and charcoal filtration system and helps maintain the proper water level inside the aquarium. LED lights in the base cast a warm, colorful glow throughout the bowl. The five-gallon aquarium accommodates up to five fish. Includes artificial fish and plants, a fish net, cleaning brush, and fish food. Plugs into AC. If you want something vastly different from the usual aquarium, the Spillarium is worth considering at $129.95 a pop, although don’t expect to rear a whole school of ornamental fish due to the limited space. Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ Spillarium does not spill out fish copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Discovery Drumset Posted: 30 Dec 2009 06:53 PM PST You don’t need to wait for birthdays, anniversaries and Christmas to give gifts to a loved one, and kids of all ages definitely love presents without any occassion! The Discovery Drumset might be your next purchase in line, as it will help hone your little one’s hand-eye co-ordination since one needs to follow the lights to play a song, but the more musically inclined will be able to create their own tunes with the ability to choose from eight drum rhythms. Powered by a quartet of AA batteries, it is currently on sale for $19.99. Introducing Foolish Gadgets because not all gadgets are cool [ Discovery Drumset copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

You are subscribed to email updates from Coolest Gadgets To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610