Archive for May, 2009
Mosquito’s Enemy: The Electronic Heated Itch Relief
Now that summer is raising its head, lots of bugs are awakening to feast on partying human beings. Bug bites are no fun, and typically they start itching soon afterwards. Usually, creams and other related topical medicines are used to alleviate the itches of pest bites, but some people don’t like all the sticky and [...]
Floating Tunes: The Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker
Sometimes gadgets are designed to just make life easier and more enjoyable, and this next gadget is a perfect example of this thought process at work. Laying around the pool, one gets an urge to listen to music sometimes. Well, this one is suited perfectly for lounging in the pool, as this speaker floats along [...]
Hands (and Battery) Free: The Nexus Drive Solar Pro
Many US states have laws now against driving while holding a cell phone, so the new Nexus Drive Solar Pro will definitely lend a hand in this department, while still allowing you to talk on your phone legally. Here’s the details from the site: The Bluetooth Car Kit comprises a sleek black car speakerphone that [...]
Cool Summer Toy: Kid’s Inflatable 2MPH Speedboat
Summer is almost here, and it’s time to get the kids into the swimming pool. So this new gadget, the Children’s Inflatable 2MPH Speedboat should make for great distraction from playing video games or watching TV. Here’s the skinny from the the site: This is the inflatable speedboat that provides a safe 2 mph speed [...]
(Digital) Toe in the Water: 15 Second Pool Water Tester
It’s a known fact that well-used pool water can harbor all types of germs and diseases, and especially if the water isn’t treated properly. Enter the 15 Second Pool Water Tester, which takes the guesswork out of testing to see if a pool would be safe to get into. More details from the creators: This [...]
Musical Memory: The Crystal Guitar USB Flash Drive
We’ve had a little run on cool USB flash drives of late, and this yet another one. It’s distinctly unsubtle with its shiny crystals, but its shaped like a guitar (great for music teachers/lovers) and hangs around the neck, so you can’t lose it, and it will draw lots of comments from people. One cool [...]
The Height of Geek Baddery: The Shuriken USB Flash Drive
We like this gadget. We won’t mince words; we just like it. It’s geek badness to the highest degree, and USB flash drive makers might as well just throw in the towel. Very little will top the coolness of this one. A shame about the low memory and high price. There’s all kind of warnings [...]
Sensitive Gadgets: The Hourglass Coffee Brewer
As people get older, they become more sensitive to certain foods or drinks. That includes the acid normally found in coffee, a common drink used to wake people up and get them ready for the day. This new coffee brewer creates coffee a different way, resulting in less acid in the coffee, and thus, their [...]
Rewind – and Fast Forward: The U Record Music Converter
There are those of us who still own cassette tapes and records – and some who own them purposely as well – but for those who want to move their music into the digital age onto their computers in whatever format they like, there’s the U Record Music Converter, which claims to be one of [...]
Natural Combo?: MP3 Speaker with Mirror
This is one those kind of gadgets: it doesn’t seem like a natural combination, but it sort of works for some reason: a mirror and an MP3 speaker. The color (the shown bright pink) kind of makes it a natural gift for a woman, and this can be easily dropped into a purse for easy [...]










