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Philips has designed a moodlight that can create 16 million colors. The Living Color LED can be used on ceilings or floors and comes with a remote so that you can alter its hue whenever the mood strikes you. At a size of 28.8 x 22.5 x 24.4 cm and a weight of 553 g, the company claims it has an “extremely long” life with low energy usage. We wonder if that really means long enough to find all of those colors. It’s available for €149.00 (~$211.00,) but only in Germany at this point. Feel free to pick one up for us if you plan on visiting the country this Oktoberfest.
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Gallery: Philips Releases 16 Million Colors
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Behold the Sandwich-shaped Lunch Box
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Storage,
We recently told you about the Banana Guard, a plastic storage case that protects the squishy yellow fruit. What better to go with it than the self-explanatory Sandwich Shaped Lunch Box? Fortunately, the large plastic case not only holds your ham on wheat, but is big enough to hold chips and dessert too. Now if we can only find a plastic “Juice Box-Shaped Juice Box Holder”, our life would be so complete. Available for approx. $18 USD.
Read More | Loads More Stuff via Nerd Approved
Gallery: Behold the Sandwich-shaped Lunch Box
Designer Yuko Taguchi has created a lamp that looks like a joke, but in fact serves a purpose. Her Wind Up Lamp does just that as the key is both a switch and a timer. It runs by a spring-driven generator which produces enough power to turn on the bulb. Once it winds down, the light goes out. Although only a prototype, Yuko says that this would be a terrific device for those who read in bed but fall asleep before switching their lamps off. We also think this would definitely be a viable green alternative to current electric night lights.
Read More | hulgerisation
Gallery: Wind Up Lamp Has Working Key
Easy Link Teaches Internet to Tots
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Internet, Toys,
The Holidays are practically upon us, at least according to the Toy Industry. The last generation began using computers in grade school, and Fisher Price would like to begin this one right after potty training. Their Easy Link allows toddlers to place smart keys into a “launch pad” to hook up to kid-friendly sites such as Sesame St., PBS Kids/Dragontales, and of course Fisher Price. The nice thing about it is that it also blocks access to your hard drive and PC (not for Macs.) The system includes a USB cable and software for easy installation. Recommended for tots 3 and up, it’s available for $30.00, with other keys sold separately. Just don’t lick the Cookie Monster.
Read More | Fisher Price
Gallery: Easy Link Teaches Internet to Tots
We suppose if women are getting their Toilet Tattoos, it’s seems fair to give the male folk equal time, so for them we have found the Potty Putter. No longer will your spouse/partner not have an excuse to putter around the house, at least in the bathroom. The kit includes a putting green, 2 golf balls, a mini-putter, a hole with flag stick and a “Do Not Disturb” sign. Pre-order for an October 5 delivery from Latest Buy with a price of AU $29.95 (~$26.66.)
Read More | Latest Buy
Gallery: Tee Time in The Bathroom
Automower Cuts, Fertilizes, and Never Complains
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Wireless / WiFi,
Cashing in on the Roomba idea is the Husqvarna Automower. The eco-friendly lawnmower from Sweden runs on batteries and is waterproof with its hidden wires safely tucked inside. With a noise level of about 63 dB, it’s quieter than most of the neighbors’ mowers that are generally around 90 to 100 dB. The Husqvana can travel up 35º inclines, turn your grass into mulch since it cuts minuscule pieces, and runs with PIN code activation on a preset timer. The company promises that it will not mow down your family pet and claims that several owners have already named theirs. That is probably because they weren’t sure how to pronounce Husqvarna.
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Gallery: Automower Cuts, Fertilizes, and Never Complains
Toilet Tattoos Cheer Up Old Bathrooms
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Smart Home, Misc. Tech,
We are not really into bathroom accessories, but these Toilet Tattoos made by designer Celeste Massullo attracted our eye for their originality. Made from electrostatic vinyl film, you just peel and stick. They won’t hurt the seat and are reusable. There are many varieties, from classic designs to seasonal ones, but it was the “Twinkle” seat that amused us the most. Available with 30 glittery stickers, it is intended to assist in potty training, lid lowering, and hand-eye coordination. Each of the covers are available for $9.95. We wonder if it will work on adults as well.
(Thanks, Todd)
Read More | Toilet Tattoo
Gallery: Toilet Tattoos Cheer Up Old Bathrooms
Scare the Neighbors’ Kids With Freak Tank
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Videos,
Halloween is rapidly approaching so we are scouring the Net to find the best ways to creep out your friends, neighbors, and, most importantly, those brats down the street that wake you at dawn on Saturday. How about this 9 foot tall Freak Tank that contains a floating Siamese Twin corpse suspended in a fog run by motor? We like that the company, Haunted Ventures, specializes in finding hard-to-get items for its customers. What we don’t like is the $2,200.00 price tag (with shipping) that doesn’t include a sound track. We think we will wait for a smaller version since those kids are fairly young and scare easily.
Read More | Haunted Ventures
Gallery: Scare the Neighbors’ Kids With Freak Tank
Electric Ciggy Prevents Second-Hand Smoke
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Smart Home, Misc. Tech,
Crown 7 is someone’s idea of an electric cigarette that prevents second-hand smoke. Nicotine cartridges and water create “smoke” that is supposed to be equal to a regular cigarette in its effect. It is also available in a cigar and pipe model and comes with a recharger, 2 lithium batteries, and 2 replacement filters. Additional cartridges cost $10.00 each. For $99.95 and no explanation of the equivalency to a normal cig, we offer another alternative to keeping away second-hand smoke. We call it opening a window.
Read More | Crown 7
Gallery: Electric Ciggy Prevents Second-Hand Smoke
We adore sushi, but it is quite an expensive treat. Bandai Namco has the answer with its Automatic Sushi Roller. Place seaweed, rice, seafood, and veggies in the orange machine. Turn the rollers and you are all set to impress your dinner guests. This device seems to be based on the age-old cigarette rollers that never worked quite right. By the way, we just have one nit to pick. It’s not automatic if you have to turn the thing yourself. The gadget is available from Bandai for 2940 Yen (~$25.00.)
Read More | Bandai Namco (translated) via Tokyo Mango
Gallery: Homemade Sushi, Anyone?
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