Archive for the ‘Home Gadgets’ Category
Money Machine 2 turns you into a neat freak
Many of us have plenty of loose change lying around, and chances are we don’t do too much with them, only to find it to be a royal headache when it comes to sorting out the various denominations. Well, turn loose change into neat stacks with the Money Machine 2 – this unique device will be able to keep track of your daily deposits, and sorting all coins out the moment they are dropped within. Withdrawal is made easy as you can wrap them in rolls for future use, such as at a parking meter. It doesn’t matter whether you are dealing with pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters, this device will be able to count and sort coins into neat stacks automatically, with an electronic display giving you a running total of your “deposits” while stacks are specially marked to depict the number of each coin that you own. Whenever the going gets tough, just turn the base and unlock the tray for ready wrapped rolls of coins. Just make sure you have at least a couple of AA batteries handy to get the $12.99 device going. Read the rest of this entry »
Bed of Nails Relaxation Mat
Want to be some sort of mystic practitioner? Then get the Bed of Nails Relaxation Mat which supposedly helps you release inner tension while lower stress levels and hitting a sense of high in your personal well-being. Wait a minute, you say, aren’t nails really sharp and painful to lie on? Not really, it is in fact, completely painless and is touted to offer virtues in aiding relaxation, relieving you of your back and muscle pain while increasing energy levels. Oh yeah, good thing the mat itself is made out of styrofoam and plastic instead of the old school wood and iron nails. There are two versions available, one with a neck-only pillow and one without, retailing for £19.99 and £39.99, respectively. You will probably feel a strange sensation for the first few minutes, but once you’ve gotten used to it, chances are you would want to lie down longer than initially thought. Read the rest of this entry »
Cable Capture Stacker
Want to end cable clutter once and for all? That can be achieved using the Cable Capture Stacker, a new way of organizing and hiding the mess of cords, regardless of whether they come from a stereo, boombox, computer, video games console, home appliance, TV, lamp – you name it, it can handle all of those with aplomb (up to a reasonable degree, of course, until someone perfects the wireless power technology that we’ve seen a glimpse of in the form of the Palm Touchstone. The Cable Capture Stacker tower is able to hold half a dozen cords of up to 8 feet in length on individual “pods” neatly in order to make tangling of wires and cords a thing of the past, relieving your house of another eyesore in the process. It isn’t that expensive either, retailing for $24.95 a pop. All it takes is a simple twist for a pod to be unlocked, letting you work with a separate cord. Want to put it back? Just twist it again and you’re good to go. Read the rest of this entry »
Matrix Key System changes the lock when you lose your key
Okay, I don’t know if you are confused about this headline, but just to let you know, I was slightly confused when I heard about this new invention.
Advanced Protection Digital Deadbolt Lock
They say that a man’s home is his castle, so why not provide your fortress with the Advanced Protection Digital Deadbolt Lock to show the world that you’re a real tech geek? This $279.99 device might sound rather pricey, but think about the peace of mind that it affords you – at least up to a certain degree, of course. This is a pickproof protection for your humble abode, where it is capable of withstanding a slew of picking attempts from unsavory characters. If you happen to live in a house where other denizens within have a penchant of forgetting their house keys, no worries, equip them with a passcode instead. Tag Keys which are also an alternative to gain entry makes life easier, and can be deleted from the system in a jiffy and rendered useless if one is lost or stolen. Not only that, the auto-lock function will also help out those who are prone to forgetfulness, and can be deactivated as well just in case one actually forgets the passcode as well as their keys. You can install it on just about any standard door with a simple Phillips screwdriver, so no worries about tearing out a new hole in the wall just for wiring. Read the rest of this entry »
Boeing Engineer creates space-efficient 182 square foot pad
This is the condo of Steve Sauer, who is a Boeing engineer who spent about 7 years creating a 182 square foot basement dwelling into something that he felt comfortable living in.
Personal Towel Warmer for those cold and lonely nights
Hot towels are a great way to freshen up whenever the mercury drops, just as with cold towels on a particularly hot day. Well, you might be single and do not have any domestic help back home to provide you with a nice, fresh hot towel at the end of each working day, but at least you are able to fork out $79.95 for the Personal Towel Warmer. This warming bin has enough space to heat up to three average-sized bath towels in five minutes, letting you enjoy a spa-like experience right in the comfort of your own home. It will heat up towels to a soothing 135º F while maintaining that particular temperature for up to 20 minutes, making sure you will be greeted with a nice, warm towel right after you shower. Of course, some of us might take longer than normal to shower, but try to keep it within 20 minutes and you’re good to go – it will help conserve water as well in the long run. The Personal Towel Warmer uses up as little floor space as a tiny garbage can, and will get about its business the moment the lid is closed with the button pressed. An illuminated LED will signal whenever the towel is ready. It works great with bathrobes, blankets, or other pieces of clothing as well. Read the rest of this entry »
iPod Lamp offers sound and light
Most lamps are just that, offering light at the touch or press of a switch. Well, the iPod Lamp from Hammacher works differently, and as you can tell by its name, it will be able to play nice with an iPod thanks to its built-in iPod dock complete with speakers. This will definitely help you save whatever little space you have left in your cramped apartment (that’s the case these days what with a global population explosion). You can dock either an iPod or iPhone, where the two 10-watt speakers won’t bring the house down, but they ought to be good enough to keep a small room filled with music. A quartet of buttons control on/off for the lamp and audio, not to mention its volume as well. If you have another non-Apple portable media player, it works just as well via the auxiliary input. 3G iPod owners are out of luck though with this $199.95 thingamajic. Read the rest of this entry »
Black Diner Phone rolls back the years
Do you love old school stuff? If the answer is in the affirmative, then the Black Diner Phone will certainly rock your boat. It isn’t going to be cheap though, but for £59.99, you will be transported to a bygone era where TV was black and white and you had only a couple of channels to choose from, and TV dinners were non-existent since your wife would always whip up something delicious in the kitchen after a long, hard day at work. This beautiful recreation might not have modern features like video calling capability, but at least you have push buttons to keep it up to date, complete with a coin bank for you to drop loose change within. Best of all would be the gorgeous ringing tone that ought to have you scrambling from your seat to pick up the call. Forget about color choices as it comes only in black. Read the rest of this entry »
Coupon Organizer/Calculator
We know that times are pretty trying economically these days, and it is perfectly understandable if you’ve decided to tighten your belt for your entire household, and roped in the missus to help out in the everyday accounts. What better way to let your hard earned dollar go the extra mile than with the help of coupons for offers in various department stores? The Coupon Organizer/Calculator is perfect if you have a penchant for collecting coupons, since it boasts a zippered pouch that lets you store as well as organize said coupons, cash and change in a single accessory. To help you with your calculations, there is also an integrated solar-powered calculator for you to keep track of the total amount in that particular grocery shopping session. The entire thingamajic fits neatly into purse or tote and is made out of wipe-clean vinyl. How much more organized can your life get with an investment of $7.98? Read the rest of this entry »
Trompe L’Oeil door covers
If you attended any art or architecture class, then you’re probably familiar with the term trompe l’oeil. This is French for “fool (or deceive) the eye”, and it is essentially an optical illusion by design in a structure.
Automatic Can Bin
For those of you who have run out of ways to decorate your home, you might want to consider getting the Automatic Can Bin. After all, it definitely is cheaper than those high end models from names like Brabantia, and for £49.99 a pop, you will be able to place this conversation starter in just about any corner of the home without having it look out of place. Featuring a sensor in its lid that makes things more practical and hygienic, the Automatic Can Bin will feature a mirror finish (hopefully it won’t get scratched too soon) alongside stainless steel. The sensor is sensitive enough to detect movement from 15cm to 20cm away, and will close after 5 secnods. A black plastic inner removable liner bucket makes it easier to clean it separately once the bin is nearly full – just don’t exceed the 30 liter limit and you’ll do just fine. It would be nice to see different brands of drinks appear on the outside like Coke or Pepsi for that added touch of class. Read the rest of this entry »
