August GadgetLiving Archives

Home Theater Watch

home-theatre-watch.jpg Get the experience of a home theater with the functionality of a watch. Long lineups won’t bore you anymore, why not watch one of your favorite movies while you wait?

The Home Theater Watch has a comfortable and adjustable rubber band. The 260k OLED True Color Screen measures 1.5″, with 128 x 128 pixel imaging. The watch supports MP3, WMA, and MP4 (NXV) formats. It also has JPEG image format support, 5 equalizer modes, super bass, 3-D sound effect playback modes, and has 2GB of built-in storage.

You can buy the Home Theater Watch at Unbeatable Sale.

“Imagine what it would be like if you could view your favorite full-length film while in the comfort of your office chair, riding on the train, waiting at the doctor’s office, or even while waiting in line at the coffee shop! Your colleagues will want to share the headphones with you on your next plane ride. Your friends and family will be eager to spend time with you so they can catch a glimpse of the coolest watch on the market: The Home Theater Watch.”

National Geographic Carabiner Tool

carabiner-tool.jpg Hidden inside this Kershaw-manufactured Carabiner are a locking stainless steel knife with partial serration and a unique one-hand opening system, flat and Phillips-head screwdrivers, and a bottle opener. There’s a spring-loaded locking latch that keeps the multitool securely attached to your belt or gear until needed.

The Carabiner Tool has an anodized aircraft-aluminum construction that makes this tool extremely light-weight (only 3 oz.) and extremely durable. You’ll have this little gadget for years.

You can buy the National Geographic Carabiner Tool at the National Geographic Online Store.

“When National Geographic filmmaker Bryan Harvey brought us the prototype of this new multitool he discovered, we knew he had found something innovative!”

Buy Now: National Geographic Online Store

uSurf

OSIM-uSURF1.jpg Surfing uses your calfs, your thighs, and your upper body to maintain your balance. uSurf by Osim is designed to simulate the motions of surfing, and to shape and tone all those muscles.

The wave-action deck of uSurf rocks back and forth, and side to side. As you “ride” uSurf, your body automatically engages your calves, thighs, hips, and butt. Leaning back and forth also engages abs, obliques, and back muscles. Throw in some arm exercises, and you’ve got a whole body workout!

You can buy the uSurf at Brookstone.

“Features three speeds of intensity plus an auto program which alternates speeds randomly. Handheld tension cords help you maintain balance and exercise arms and shoulders. Infrared remote control makes it easy to change between programs without dismounting.”

5-Day Wireless Weather Forecaster

weather-forcaster1.jpg This 5-day weather forecaster receives weather reports from AccuWeather.com® for real-time weather conditions. It even automatically recognizes your geographical location you don’t need to program in your city.

It has a built-in stand so you can set in on a table or desk, or even mount it on a wal. You can also stick it to the fridge because of its internal magnet.

You can buy the 5-Day Wireless Weather Forecaster at Brookstone.

“The Brookstone five-day home weather station automatically recognizes your geographical location—so you get reliable, up-to-date data and conditions. There’s no need to key in your city or location. The radio signal tells these wireless home weather stations all pertinent data…and all you need to know.”

Chefs Remote Thermometer Monitor

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This meat thermometer and timer allows you to monitor your food’s progress from up to 100′ away via a wireless transmitter probe which sends temperature updates to a handheld receiver.

The transmitter base includes a convenient storage bay to house the receiver when not in use.

You can buy the Chefs Remote Thermometer Monitor at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“Audible voice alerts tell you when your food has reached the pre-set level (from rare to well-done), and the transmitter is suitable for both kitchen and outdoor grill use, leaving cooks free to attend to other tasks and not having to constantly wait at the ready for cooking to finish. The units database has pre-set temperature settings for six types of poultry and meat, and additional custom settings can be programmed and stored. The backlit display is easy to read, and the transmitters weather-resistant case protects it during outdoor use.”

The Backpack Bicycle

backpack-bicycle.jpg This bicycle weighs only 12 lbs! And it folds to a volume of only 1 cubic foot!! And then it stores in a backpack!!!

You can transport it easily on public transportation, in a suitcase, or an airplane’s overhead compartment. I know so many people who could use this, taking your bike around on the subway isn’t any fun for anybody.

You can buy The Backpack Bicycle at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“The bicycle has quick release clamps, allowing you to fold or unfold the device in 10 seconds, and the frame is made from an aluminum alloy that has a level of impact resistance comparable to aircraft-grade aluminum. The efficient, dual chain drive transmission propels the bicycle up to 15 mph, and the chains are entirely enclosed, ensuring trouser cuffs will not snag or become dirty when riding. The pneumatic brakes allow confident stops, the wheels have die-cast aluminum hubs and 6″ rubber tires, and the bicycle supports me n or women over 5′ tall. Supports up to 200 lbs. Includes backpack. Unfolded: 37″ H x 16 1/2″ W x 35″ L. Folded: 26″ H x 6″ W x 12″ L.”

Animated Speaking Fortune Teller

speaking-fortune-teller.jpg This deep-voiced animatronic fortune teller can automatically detect your presence and then consult with the skull between his hands to give you your fortune.

You can also interact with others when you speak through the fortune tellers mouth using a wireless microphone. Great for a Halloween party for children or adults (especially if you don’t tell your friends about it first, it will give them quite a surprise.)

You can buy the Animated Speaking Fortune Teller at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“The fortune tellers head is concealed in its display box behind a curtain that parts aside when motion or sound is detected in front of the tellers box. The fortune tellers wrinkled head, toothless mouth, and recessed feral eyes move in unison while he speaks, accompanied by carnival organ music. He begins with a greeting, then makes a series of movements and vocalizations while he converses with the skull, which flashes its LED eyes and moves its jaw in response. When the fortune teller is set to manual mode, a wireless microphone allows you to channel your voice through him while you remain hidden; his eyes and mouth will move as you speak. It operates either with six AA batteries (required) or with the included AC adapter. Microphone requires one 9-volt battery. 30″ H x 22″ W x 15″ D. (12 lbs.)”

The Handler

handler.jpg The Handler helps keep germs off your hands by toughing the things you don’t want to.

It can open doors, flush toilets, turn on faucets, dispense paper towels, and press ATM and touch-screen buttons. It even kills germs on itself because of its patented anti-microbial silver nano particle surface that has been proven effective in killing the most common bacteria, viruses and fungi.

Atomic Talking QA Watch

atomic-watch.jpg This Atomic Talking QA Watch speaks not only the time but also the day, month and year. It has ultra-accurate time and automatic adjustments for changing time zones and daylight saving.

It comes with big, easy to read numbers ans an attractive leather band, not mention a wake-up alarm.

You can buy the Atomic Talking QA Watch at firstSTREET.

“There are watches, talking watches and atomic watches, and then there is the Atomic Talking Q.A. Watch. This multi-purpose watch is loaded with terrific features. At the push of a button, the watch will clearly announce the time, date, day of the week, month and year. The watches easy to customize alarm will beep for 30 seconds before stopping it will also stop by pressing any button. The watch also has an hourly chime feature, which can be turned on or off.”

Cotton Candy Maker Machine with Cart

cottoncandy-machin.jpg How much are your kids going to love you when you show them this. In fact it probably won’t just be your kids that love, but all the kids in your neighborhood.

This old-fashioned Cotton Candy cart is reminiscent of the circus, carnivals and country fairs. It’s full-sized and commercial grade, making 3 cotton candy cones per minute. The rack can hold 6 cones so hopefully you won’t run out, but demand is going to be pretty high for your freshly spun strands of sugar.

You can buy the Cotton Candy Maker Machine with Cart at Family Rec Room.

“A great addition to the game room, parties, fundraisers, barbeques, movie nights and anytime anyone is in the mood for a fun treat.”

SmartShopper

smart-shopper.jpg This is a great idea. The SmartShopper is an easy-to-use electronic kitchen gadget that helps you easily create your grocery list. It uses voice recognition technology to record and add to your to-do-list anything you tell it. Once your list is complete, it will print out an organized list for you to take with you.

Now we just need a gadget to help you remember to print out the list and take it with you.

You can buy the SmartShopper at firstSTREET.

“This voice activated shopping assistant is so easy to use! When you realize you have run out of something - just press the record button, name the item you want remembered and it shows up on the LCD screen for your confirmation. This innovative machine already has 2,500 grocery items entered into it for recognition, but you can easily add additional favorite items or brands. Its large (2.25 x 1.25) LCD display screen shows the items you have already put into the unit in alphabetical order. In addition, each item on the list is easy to read as it is shown with a nine point font size.”

Conair Heated Massaging Back Rest

conair-heated-massaging-back-rest.jpg This powerful and portable back massager can be used at home, at work, or even in the car.

The massager’s strapping system will fit almost any chair or car seat, and two powerful independently activated motors for your upper and lower will massage away the day’s stress.

You can buy the Conair Heated Massaging Back Rest at Deal Yard.

“# Massaging back rest includes soothing heat and massage combination
# 2 Powerful massage motors provide an upper and lower back massage combined with heat
# Strapping system allows you to fasten to almost any cchair or auto seat
# Adapters included for use in home or auto
# Cushioned lumbar for added support
# Comfortable, sturdy fabric provides excellent durabilily
# Heat option provides soothing comfort for your back muscles”