April 30, 2008 by Carl
The Bosch Rotak 37 Li Lawnmower is the first mower to utilise Lithium Ion batteries to allow for fast charge times while still giving the ability to mow up to 300 square meters of grass. This cordless lawnmower will fully charge within an hour. If you want something with a bit more punch then you could upgrade to the Bosch Rotak 41 Li which comes with 2 batteries to give double to coverage.
[Read the rest of this post]October 19, 2007 by Lauren
Audi is pioneering the way to the most literal attempt at minimal, all-in-one devices. They're combining their car control devices with a cell phone into one neat [and conceptual] gadget, not to even mention all of the other features it carries.
Not only can it control your car and your calls, it also sports Wi-Fi and 3G UMTS technology. But that isn't all, folks. If this thing goes through, it will play your MP3s and act as in input for the car's naviagtion mechanism.
[Read the rest of this post]October 18, 2007 by Lauren
It's time for an update on the "what else can we combine with iPods" field (which incidentally, is a pretty large field). The lucky winner today?
Jacuzzi has jumped on board.
The J400 Series brings its buyers a shiny new line of iPod-compatible hot tubs, allowing you to listen to your iPod while you soak. Of course, you
could listen to your iPod in any tub, at the terrifying risk of dropping it in the water. That wouldn't be a concern in this Jacuzzi because you don't even need to wear the headphones to hear your tunes.
[Read the rest of this post]October 17, 2007 by Lauren
A couple of years and several updates later, Apple has released a
new dock to accompany the family of new iPods.
It's the same basic concept with a few new features and minor changes, just as you might expect. The universal dock now comes with five adapters and one infrared sensor on the front of its body, which has been trimmed down from a fat circle to a slim oval (I did say
minor changes).
[Read the rest of this post]October 17, 2007 by Lauren
This Topple bookshelf is a crazy new concept to add to the list of abstract bookshelves. At least those other wacky bookshelves aren't likely to fall over and crush me.
The Topple bookshelf's bottom is equipped with a
5-degree tilt, allowing it to rock. Julian Appelius proposed this idea, assuring us all that the bookshelf will hold your books level as long as you have enough of them to fill up a row.
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October 16, 2007 by Vincent
Now personally I'm a coffee kind of guy, and I drink my fair share throughout the day and to be honest I'm not terribly picky by most standards. Though I sometimes like to relish in a well prepared cup to help me through my day. With the Kenwood Response boiling water for your coffee or tea has become a little bit more intuitive than listening for the whistle to sing out.
[Read the rest of this post]October 15, 2007 by Vincent
In recent years it seems that we've watched a major push for open access and open software and devices from pretty much everyone, as it should be. When paying so much for a device, I want to be able to use it as I choose and with the service provider of my choice, although most of the time that isn't possible without some major programming work....*cough*iPhone*cough*. Well for al those of you that have a bit of insight into programming and like the freedom of open source technology, welcome the openmoko project.
[Read the rest of this post]October 15, 2007 by Lauren
Not that I condone the purchase of Zunes-- I don't -- but it's worth a mention that the Zune is actually putting up a fight and holding its own in one field in comparison to the iPod. Even more surprising, it's a field that does matter; the ever-important area of
battery life.
For the specs on the new Zunes, you'll get 30 hours of audio and 4 hours of video with the Zune 30.
[Read the rest of this post]October 14, 2007 by Truman
How many times have you pressed that snooze button on your alarm clock? When you run into the office 15 minutes late, are you still happy you did? Didn't think so. Sometimes though, we do it subconsciously. I have woken up late and found my alarm clock on the other side of the room! Well, if you are sick of snoozing everyday, this gadget is for you.
The Flying Alarm clock is a great unit that, when the alarm goes off, a propeller piece is launched off the top of the unit, and you can't turn the alarm clock off until you go find the propeller and place it back into its holder in the clock.
[Read the rest of this post]October 13, 2007 by Lauren
Here's a neat concept from our friends at
Yanko Design, centered around the idea of
electric band-aids to speed the healing process (otherwise known as HealFast).
How would it work? I'm no scientist, but according to Yanko, HealFast would generate a very weak energy field that prevents infection around the wound.
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