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I Call Me. Find out why!

Posted Thursday, November 22nd, 2007 by Mihnea Boiangiu

No, in fact I don’t call myself. I Call Me is a concept gadget that allows two way connections between a keychain and a cellphone. This devices could be very helpful when you misplace the keys. The cellphone calls the I Call Me device and vice versa when you lost your mobile.

I call me

The idea seems pretty nice, but I think is very hard to put it in production. First of all the manufacturer should consider its efficiency and utility. It might be a good solution to use radio signals between the two devices rather than a mobile network. Some mobiles have a PTT function, but the service is offered with contract. Other solution would be creating a mobile with dedicated I Call Me button that use Bluetooth or other radio waves. All in all, it is a great idea in my opinion.

via SciFi

Metal Zero Yo-Yo For “Professionals”

Posted Thursday, November 8th, 2007 by Alex Ion

Metal Zero Yo-Yo For “Professionals”I’ve just saw the Metal Zero Yo-Yo made of brushed aluminum which is supposed to be for those that can Yo like a pro and all I can say is that looks so neat. If you feel like you can kill some time during the day or you know tricks that you wish to practice then I guess the Metal Zero 2.5-inch yo-yo could help you, and may even attract chicks for you.

If you like the looks then it’s available for $40.

The Latest Geek Stuff - The Wi-Fi T-shirt Detector

Posted Tuesday, November 6th, 2007 by Mihnea Boiangiu

The ultimate geek stuff I discovered is the Wi-Fi T-shirt detector. It detects signal strength for 802.11b and 802.11g networks. The Wi-Fi Detector T-shirt is 100% cotton and features a removable decal that contains the Wi-Fi display. When you get nearby a hotspot the T-shirt will display a glowing animation.

Wi-Fi T-shirt

As I see it this “gadget” could be an uniform for desperate geeks who can’t stay out of a network. The high-tech fashionable T-shirt works on three AAA batteries that go into a battery pack hidden inside a little pocket. This T-shirt priced at $29.99 can be purchased from ThinkGeek.

via ExtremeTech

Pimp my iPhone… and iPod

Posted Monday, October 29th, 2007 by Mihnea Boiangiu

Skin

I have just bumped into an article about iPhone and iPod skins. Digi Camo, a vinyl design company presented a list of skins for the second-generation iPod shuffle, second- and third-generation iPod nano, iPod classic, iPod touch, and iPhone. They skins are made of a thicker mil vinyl which make them a little stronger and easier to put on.

Skin

If you get bored, there is no problem. The Digi Camo skins are easy to remove and don’t leave any residue on your iPhone or iPod. You can choose between 20 different models. Each skin retails for $10, so you could purchase more in case you want something cool for every weekend. Also you have the option to add your name on the skin for an extra fee.

iPod Skin

via iLounge

Computer Pillow to Stop You From Snoring

Posted Thursday, October 4th, 2007 by Alex Ion

Anti Snoring PillowWith so many men or women snoring, there’s a reason why there are so many inventions released to help you stop. Anti-snoring pillows solutions have been on the market for some time now, but it looks like Daryoush Bazargani, professor of computer science at the University of Rostock, developed an improved version of it.

We’re talking of a pillow attached to a computer the size of a book that records noise levels and which is smart to change your head position during sleep until you stop snoring. Snoring is a result of an abnormal nasal airflow which the pillow promises to change by modifying the air compartments inside. The prototype was presented in Germany but professor Bazargani didn’t mention if it’s going into mass production or when.

I do have one question though, what will happen to a serious snoring case, would they need chiropractor help the next day, with all that moving?

Yahoo!News via Engadget

PowerKayak from Surfango puts paddling away

Posted Thursday, August 2nd, 2007 by Alex Ion

PowerKayak from Surfango puts paddling away

I love kayaking, or at least I love the concept of kayaking because I don’t practice. That is because it’s hard to keep your balance and after paddling for one hour you feel your muscles scream. Yes I am aware that’s healthy and I was really going to try it again, but after hearing what Surfango have just created, I think I won’t.

PowerKayak is a “boat” with a four-stroke engine installed in the back, that can fit only one person and can cut waves at a top speed of 28 miles per hour. With the two gallon fuel tank you can spend a couple of hours in the water playing with the steering. PowerKayak comes with two models Hawaii and Adventurer.

Now let’s get down to business. The price is $2899 according to Gizmag.

PowerKayak comes with two models Hawaii and Adventurer

Bluetooth Heart Monitor to Diminish Fear of a Heart Attack

Posted Thursday, July 19th, 2007 by Alex Ion

Bluetooth Heart Monitor

It’s been some time since we haven’t covered any medical related gadgets but I think it’s now time to do so. We’ve come across a bluetooth heart monitor that might diminish just a little bit, the fear of being alone when one gets a heart attack. Such a device brings in the possibility of saving lives by sending an alerting text message containing an ECG to your doctor or at the hospital where the records are stored.

It’s just a prototype version that records your heart activity and sends an ECG to your mobile phone via Bluetooth. The device is pretty smart because it keeps track of your heart rate and in case of cardiac failure it takes action. Future upgrades of the device will include GPS, to find the person in the fastest possible time. The idea is great and we support it. Go further guys!

[Source via Ubergizmo]

Security Ring Keeps Your Computer Away From Intruders

Posted Thursday, July 19th, 2007 by Alex Ion

Security Ring Keeps Your Computer Away From Intruders

Last week we had a ring that you could use to weak up in the morning without disturbing anyone else. It looks like Yanko Design is really into making extremely nice looking gadgets, because they have a new useful piece of gadget. It’s a ring you wear on your finger that locks all your programs when the distance between you and your computer is higher than a certain distance. A great gadget to keep all those work colleagues that need to take a peak on your hard work.

The design is from Yang Hai and we can’t stand without asking: can the guy tweak wedding rings to do the same thing? Right now it’s just a design, but since it’s a very functional concept we might see it live soon. [Yanko Design]

Let your “Decider watch”, decide for you

Posted Tuesday, July 17th, 2007 by Alex Ion

Let your Decider watch to decide for you

From the moment I laid my eyes on it I knew this is another piece of gadget that is going to sell just because it’s a little bit weird. So if you are someone that won’t decide easily and always need someone else to back up an idea you need the “Decider“.

The Decider is a watch with a weird display. It shows YES or NO depending on what you need advice on. So if you want to know whether you should buy toilet paper (if you ran out of it) then take a look at your watch and it will display the right answer. The Decider, is a Mr Jones watch, with a stainless steel case, black and red wrist leather straps that will be produced in a 100 pieces limited edition. Price is £79.99

Mr Jones Watches via DesignCentre

DIY : Interactive Multitouch Display

Posted Thursday, July 12th, 2007 by Alex Ion

With all the fuss about Microsoft Surface(which is extremely expensive) and iPhone’s fancy display, there is a guy that thought of creating a step by stem tutorial to create your own interactive multitouch display with just a few hundred bucks, a little geek stuff like a projector, a modified webcam and a homemade acrylic whiteboard, community-made software and some work.

DIY Interactive Multitouch Display

You can check out below an illustrative picture of how the finger interacts with the acrylic surface, a video of how the whole gadget works and the link to the step-by-step guide. It’s your geek chance to create something that everyone wishes these days if you put some work into it.

Finger on the interactive multitouch display

Link via Gizmodo

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