Dolphin Waterproof 1GB MP3 Player

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Alien Projector

It’s the perfect device for anyone who wants to watch movies or play games big style! Whether watching movies or TV, playing games at work or at home, the Alien Tech LCD Video Projector is all you need!
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Wireless Outdoor Monophonic One-Speaker System

Wireless speakers are nothing new, but this pair takes things further by being designed for outdoor use. The Wireless Outdoor Monophonic One-Speaker System with 2.4GHz Transmitter for iPod and MP3 from Sharper Image boasts a 50 meter operating range and consists of a single weather-resistant wireless speaker that can be upgraded to “stereo” using an auxiliary speaker (which must be ordered separately, unfortunately). well at least you know you can entertain your guests at the next garden BBQ with this $199.95 device. It is compatible with your iPod, MP3, CD player, and other devices that use a compatible AUX IN jack.

Source: www.coolest-gadgets.com

NASA's third Space Elevator challenge falls short

The third time 'round hasn't brought any luck to the space elevator crowd. The NASA-sponsored challenge is in its third year of running, and while technology is improving at a rapid rate, it's still not quite ready to meet the Space Elevator challenge's demands. Speed requirements have been boosted to 2 meters per second, and this year's contest seems have gone off without the geeky rule disputes of last year. The University of Saskatchewan came closest to claiming the prize with its ground laser-powered bot, and only fell a few seconds short of the required speed. Hopefully next year will see a winner, and we'll all get our shot at being fried by ionizing radiation before the century is up.

Source: www.engadget.com

CTT-Net intros TouchSense-enabled navigation systems

It's been a while since we last heard about Immersion's TouchSense technology for LCDs, but it looks like the tactile feedback technology has now managed to squeeze itself into one of its biggest potential markets, with CTT-Net now introducing a pair of TouchSense-enabled GPS units. Aimed squarely at the Korean market, the CSN-7040 and CIN-7000 models each boasts 7-inch touch screens, and support for DMB mobile TV, along with the usual array of GPS and PMP features. But, of course, the real selling point is that tactile feedback, which Immersion says will "minimize driver distraction" by reducing the time spent glancing over at the unit. No word on pricing or availability just yet, it seems, or any word of the technology making into GPS units outside of Korea, though we're guessing Immersion is far from giving up on that last point.

Source: www.engadget.com

The Ferrari Segway: 0 to arcane in 60 seconds

Believe it or not there it is, the Ferrari-branded Segway. It's not any faster than the regular PT i2 and certainly won't help to convince the authorities to repeal any sidewalk-safety laws. It is red, however, and features a conspicuous Cavallino Rampante badge for all your subordinates to see. All yours Mr. PoloPants for just €8,429 or $12,000.

[Via Sybarites, thanks RV]

RESCUE Project to help emergency personnel

The Responding to Crises and Unexpected Events (RESCUE) Project is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), and aims to improve response to disasters and emergencies while keeping injuries to a minimum, with the ultimate goal to prevent any loss of life. I must say the suit the person is wearing looks rather spiffy as though he stepped out from some sort of Star Trek convention, and chances are everything will need to be waterproof just in case rescue work needs to be carried out when it is raining. Gotta love the wearable keyboard on his right hand. Further details from the press release are available after the jump.

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Will McDonalds force Starbucks to offer free wireless?

That’s Computer World’s prediction, anyway. The popular PC magazine states that the pay for wireless hotspot plan is stale and saving marketing departments competing for your money will offer wireless for free to get you in to buy their products. The longer you stay, the more you buy. McDonalds is known to offer such an inticement, and now it may look like Starbucks will … or should as well.

The prediction comes on the heals of Starbucks/Apple’s iTunes wireless store which allows users to download music they hear streaming in the any one of the 13,000 plus coffee houses. While users have to pay for the music download, the wireless access is free. So why not extend that with other revenue streams as well?

But the real issue is competition with McDonalds. The Golden Arches has recently added high quality coffee to it’s menu (that’s been rated better that Starbucks, mind you), and at least in Great Britain, the wireless connectivity is free. So why not come for the coffee and free wireless and stay for the Big Mac? Starbucks has answered the call by expanding their breakfast menu with egg sandwiches that look very McMuffin like.

In the end, it makes sense. During the depression, movie theaters had “dish night,” which they gave away free dishes with the purchase of a movie ticket. People build up entire place settings by going to the movies. When I was in college, it wasn’t uncommon to go into an all night diner for coffee and conversation, and leave after eating breakfast in the morning.

Whatever it takes to get em in the doors, that’s what Starbucks should be doing. And free bandwidth is a great way to entice them. Especially the caffeine addicted.

www.coolest-gadgets.com

USB mini Fridge new cool USB gadget

The USB Mini Fridge cools your drinks from 5V USB power. It works with PC, Mac, X360, PS2, PS3.

The USB Fridge is very chic but it can’t be used with larger cans (more than 12oz).

This gadget can be yours for US$33.00 from Usb.Brando.com.hk.

CastGrabber™ - Automatically Download Podcasts without a PC

If you’re a fan of Podcasts then CastGrabber might just make your life a little easier. The concept behind CastGrabber is pretty simple, you tell it which Podcasts you want to listen and when new ones become available it will automatically download them to your MP3 player, what makes this different to software solutions is it doesn’t require a PC.

From: www.coolest-gadgets.com

Kenwood Response Kettle - Changes Color as it Boils

It may not be as cool as the SMS kettle but Kenwood have announced their new Response Kettle which has 2 features for us gadget lovers.

Firstly you can visually see at what stage of the boiling process the kettle is at, the light inside the kettle changes from blue to red as the water heats. It also has an 80 degrees mode, so instead of boiling the water it heats it to a suitable temperature for other hot drinks, this would work well for me as I always have my coffee black so end up boiling the kettle and adding cold water to my black coffee, not the most green of things to do.

You can see the full press release on the Kenwood site, found via Chip Chick.

From: www.coolest-gadgets.com

SunCalc - Measure the best spot for plants

I’m not much of a gardener but if I was this is the gadget I’d need to tell me where to plant things, the SunCalc.

And stop killing valuable plants by planting them in the wrong location with this clever sunlight calculator that measures accumulated light at a specific location in your yard. Just set the digital calculator into a pot and “plant” it in your garden. 24 hours later, indicator lets you know whether that plant location is full sun, partly sunny, partly shady or full shade so you can match specific plant light requirements to that location and maximize your plant’s potential.

The Sun Calculator is available from Computer Gear for $29.99, though why a computer shop sells a gardening gadget I have no idea.

From: www.coolest-gadgets.com

JVC storms back with KV-PX701 / KV-PX501 navigators

Aw JVC, we knew you couldn't keep your feet out of the overcrowded GPS biz for too long, and while you certainly tried to assure us that you were callin' it quits earlier this year, we suppose the two new navigators you've got on the horizon act as proof to the contrary. Apparently, the outfit will soon be launching the KV-PX701 and KV-PX501, which are both slated to utilize NAVTEQ maps and a 400MHz Samsung processor. The former boasts a 4.3-inch touchscreen, a SiRFstarIII chipset and integrated RDS-TMC capability, while the latter packs a 3.5-inch touch panel, a Media Tec GPS receiver and has its RDS-TMC module built into the car mount. The duo is expected to ship later this month for €399 ($565) and €349 ($495), respectively, but we've no idea if either will be headed to America.

From: www.engadget.com

Solar Powered Courtesy Light

October 13th, 2007 by Edwin in Garden Gadgets, Electronic Gadgets, Home Gadgets

For those who always wanted to light up their garden at night but do not have the budget for it, here’s a practical solution that doesn’t require you to fork out extra dough for your monthly power bill. The Solar-powered Courtesy Light will harness all the energy required to function from sunlight alone, which means there aren’t any pesky wiring to contend with as well.

Whether it’s a welcoming light for guests, a security light for you or a practical light to lead the way and help you find your keys, our Solar Sensor Light delivers a fantastic solution. The Solar Sensor Light turns on automatically when motion is detected and off after 1 minute. And the best bit? Its battery is powered solely by sunlight, so no wires are required, making it ideal for emergency use as you can rely on this practical chap all year round.

This home improvement device retails for £24.95 from Gizoo.

Internet2 is faster…naturally

October 11th, 2007 by Edwin in Tech News, PC Gadgets

A speedy Internet connection is what everyone wants these days - after all, you get to download the latest movies and music (try not to get caught in the process if you’re doing it illegally) in the blink of an eye, and at the very least you don’t have to worry about having your online banking transaction experience a time out, leaving you with beads of sweat wondering whether that $10,000 wire has gone through or not. Roll up your sleeves and be prepared for a new dedicated 10Gbps optical link, as long as your office is a member of Internet2. This research network has already completed a major upgrade to its national infrastructure, operating at speeds of up to 100Gbps at this moment while allowing researchers to provision their own dedicated links for limited periods of time.

Levitating Balls - Sports Balls, of course!

October 9th, 2007 by Andi in Gadget Gift Ideas, Office Gadgets, Golf Gadgets, Retro Gadgets, Toys, Sport

Here’s a new levitating deco gadget. Instead of the usual Earth globes or other planets, this one’s more mundane. Actually, it’s quite a nice present for any sports buff.

Whether it’s that snobby boss of yours, or your kid you’re pitching to on Saturday morning, you’ll find one for any of them.

There’s a golf ball floating above a mini pitch, and a baseball that levitates above a base.

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Mr. Clock Radio

October 9th, 2007 by Edwin in Cool Clocks, Electronic Gadgets, Home Gadgets

The Mr. Clock Radio looks like a creation from some science fiction movie, holding the distinction of being the first robot radio in the world. It does not come with any body, but is more of a technological bust featuring a head and a clock as its base. Getting you up is not restricted to a mere buzz - Mr. Clock Radio will be able to whisper in a gentle voice or shout like a drill sergeant, and this normally happens once you hit the snooze button one too many times. Other features include speaking out the current time, reacting to light and motion by winking and blinking, an integrated AM/FM radio, and the ability to connect your iPod or MP3 player to it. Mr. Clock Radio retails for $80 a pop.

Euricase Ring Box with LCD May be Cooler than the Ring

f you are going to be giving a ring to someone special soon or to pop the big question, you might want to forgo the cheap cardboard ring box and go the full monty with the multimedia rung box from Euri Inc. This ring box is almost as cool as the ring you are putting into it.

The box is called the Euricase and inside the lid it has a 2-inch LCD display with a clock, alarm, calendar and photo album. The box also has LED perimeter lighting to make the ring stand out. There is enough onboard memory for storing up to 500 pictures or up to 60 minutes of video. Images and video are transferred to the Euricase via USB from your computer. This will be a much cooler way of remembering the day you popped the big question than a cheesy photo album key chain.

From: www.everythingusb.com

Fuel cell for Mobile phone

The Medis 24-7 Power Pack is portable power system designed to keep your handheld devices operational while you are on the go. The Power Pack has enough power to drive many handheld devices when the battery is nearly depleted and it will also function as a portable charger.

The 24-7 Power Pack provides sufficient energy to provide up to 30 hours of talk time to an average mobile phone or 60-80 hours of play time for an average iPod. The power is sufficient (1 watt)) to operate, and charge, multiple times, a wide range of the standard and advanced portable electronic devices in the market today.

Devices that could benefit from the Medis 24/7 Power Pack incude:

• Most mobile phones, including those with advance features, such as internet, video conferencing or TV on demand
• Dual-mode phones – Power hungry dual mode phones can make calls with either standard cellular technology or connect via WiFi or VoIP
• Smart phones and Blackberries
• iPods and MP3 players
• Hand-held video games
• Most other similar sized devices.

Medis’ power management system provides the capability of servicing a number of different devices.The supplied cable has a standard connector and different connector tips are available for most devices currently in use today.

From: http://www.medistechnologies.com/products.shtml

Shoe Flash Drive Rips of Nike Design

I’m sure Nike won’t appreciate this one. A USB flash drive in the form of an athletic shoe, that obviously has the Nike swoosh on the side. Pop the toe off the shoe and it reveals the USB connector allowing you to plug the show into your USB port. Storage capacity is 1GB.

The shoe drive is compatible with both windows and Mac and measures in at 65mm w x 25mm d x 25mm h. You can buy your own shoe flash drive for about $20. This reminds me of something Maxwell Smart would use, in the remake of Get Smart. The shoe drive comes with a small chain allowing you to use it as a keychain. I wonder if Nike will even bother shutting this thing down for infringing on its trademarks.

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