GadgetLiving

Feel like taking a steam? All you need is 10 minutes and a 4′ sq. space to get a relaxing spa-quality steam experience.

This portable steam sauna doesn’t need any plumbing, wiring, or ventilation work. You just plug it in, fill the steam generator with water, and you can even add drops of your favorite essential oil for a relaxing aromatherapy experience. The home steam sauna can be set for a specific temperature and the exact amount of time you want. It only takes the sauna 10 minutes to generate 248° F steam. The steam will help hydrate your skin, sweat out toxins, and increase blood flow.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“The sauna is made of a ABS base that includes an internal drain that collects condensation (an external drain allows you to drain the base of water). An included remote allows you to set your preferred temperature and time settings from inside the sauna. Its polycarbonate walls close smoothly to encapsulate the steam for optimal results.”

Okay, don’t get grossed out, but their may be some unwanted visitors lurking in our beds, mainly bacteria and dust mites. But not to worry, this germ killing vacuum is the perfect way to help eliminate dust mites and kill the bacteria in your bed

This hand held sanitizer vacuum uses UVC technology to kill 99% of the bacteria in bedding, has a beater brush that brings dust mites to the surface of your mattress for vacuuming, and a dual air filter so that what you’ve just vacuumed isn’t sent back into the air.

Check price and availability at First Street.

“Choose between two settings, one that activates the UVC anti-bacterial light, the vibrating pad, and the vacuum function for use on beds and furnishings and fabrics, and another that activates just the light and the vacuum, for use on surfaces and materials that do not require the use of the vibration pad.”

This digital camera picture frame will provide the perfect distraction at work. The frame stores up to 1,000 photos and has a clock and calendar. It automatically and continually cycles through the time, calendar, and your photos.

The 3.5″ full-color LCD screen of this usb digital photo frame makes viewing your pictures easy and fun. It’s compatible with both PCs and Macs. It comes with an AC adapter, USB cable, and refillable pen.

Check price and availability at Brookstone.

“It’s easy to download your favorite digital photos from your computer and enjoy viewing them on the bright, full-color LCD screen.”

Remember the game Perfection? The object is to put all the geometric pieces into matching holes on the board before the time runs out. When it does run out, the board springs up, causing the pieces to fly out. That’s the basic concept behind this puzzle clock.

Puzzle clocks like this are perfect for the student you’ve just sent off to college. Not only will they have to use their mind to put the right shapes in the right holes, but they have to put the shapes in properly to make the alarm shut off. No more sleeping in and missing that morning class.

Check price and availability at Perpetual Kid.

Our Puzzle Alarm Clock will continue to sound until all three pieces are put back into their matching holes ensuring that your butt is awake and will not fall back asleep!

The Dakota Digital watch compass is a gadget for the true outdoors man (or outdoors person). The compass has a resolution of 1 degree, and can navigate with + or - 5 degree accuracy.

As far as compass watches go, the Dakota has all the features you need to face any kind of weather or climate. Of course it’s water resistant and has an aluminum carabiner for hands-free transport. But it also sports sunglow laser film display for high visibility in direct sunlight and moonglow dial light. You’ll be able to find your way through the densest terrain with this tough compass.

Check price and availability at Discovery Store.

“Navigate your way in the wilderness with this state-of-the-art digital compass and watch.”

Take this portable telescope to the backyard for a family bonfire and look at the stars, or bring it with you camping to find constellations or look at wildlife.

The telescope comes with a carrying strap so you can take it on hikes. Unlike some other portable telescopes it is adaptable to most camera tripods so you can spend lots of times viewing some of those gorgeous outdoor vistas or that constellation you’ve been waiting to finally see.

Check price and availability at National Geographic.

“The sky is just the beginning with this portable and simple-to-use 80-mm reflector telescope, which uses two mirrors to direct light to the eyepiece. Much more compact than most telescopes so you can use it as a handheld scope to view wildlife from a distance, or set it on any flat surface to bring the stars and planets into view.”

This heat therapy wrap is cordless, so you can use it in more places than just the home. Make those long car rides easier with the wrap’s soothing heat, or take it with you to work to make all those hours in front of the computer a little easier.

The heat shoulder wrap provides up to six hours of deep-penetrating heat therapy to help with sore, stiff muscles and joints. The wrap is powered by a slim, long-lasting lithium-ion rechargeable battery that ensures consistent heat.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“The flexible, thin wrap can be worn under clothing, and it conforms to the body without inhibiting movement; the Velcro® fasteners ensure it remains in place. Virtually undetectable carbon fiber heating elements adjust from 108° F to 130° F at the touch of a button on the battery pack.”

This remote control spider - tarantula to be specific, is going to make the perfect Halloween prank. Hide yourself out of sight and scurry the tarantula across the floor in the direction of party goers or trick-or-treaters.

The tarantula can move forwards, backwards, and even rotates 360°. The spider’s legs each move independently and it’s eyes light up. It isn’t only arachnophobes who are going to be freaked out by this thing.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“It has a hairy exterior, similar to the urticating hairs that cover a tarantula’s abdomen and serve as defense mechanisms against predators,..Remote requires two AA batteries and tarantula requires two AAA batteries. Ages 6 and up.”

The credit card-sized digital atomic clock is the perfect size and weight to take with you anywhere you go. With functions like a built-in alarm and snooze this atomic alarm clock will be the alrm clock you use at home and away.

Here’s how it works: Signals from the German, Japanese, U.S., and U.K. atomic clocks keep it automatically accurate in cities all around the world. So whether you’re camping in a tent or sleeping in a 5-star hotel this atomic travel clock can tell you the accurate time and more importantly wake you up on time.

Check price and availability at National Geographic.

“Automatically adjusts for daylight saving time. Features an easel display and backlight for easy nighttime viewing. Battery included. 3 1/4″W x 2 1/4″H x 1/4″D. 2 oz.”

This small generator packs a 200-watt portable punch. There’s lots of lights, including a removable five-LED flashlight and a fluorescent lantern that has a siren for emergencies.

The portable electric generator also has a seven-band AM/FM/NOAA radio, a 250-psi air compressor with two-foot hose, a thermometer, clock, and of course a compass - all travel essentials.

Check price and availability at National Geographic.

“The 12-volt sealed battery charges from the included AC/DC adapters, and a 120-volt AC outlet and a 12-Kelvin DC output jack accommodate cell phone chargers and laptops—perfect for digital photographers in the field.”

It’s raining outside, the kids are driving you nuts. What do you do? Close the door on the bad weather and attach this mini basketball hoop to the door’s back.

The Electronic Hoop Challenge comes with 2 basketballs and is perfect for 2 players. The hoop electronically recognizes each ball to keep both players’ scores, This indoor basketball hoop also has dual LED score boards to keep track of each players’ score and even makes realistic crowd noises to making your kids feel like pros.

Check price and availability at Discovery Store.

Bring the fun indoors with this basketball game that tracks two players for fast one-on-one competition.

Have the most frightful house on the block this Halloween with the help of the Webcaster Gun. It may look hard but this handheld device attaches easily to a 90 PSI air compressor, and then all you have to do is point and shoot for authentic, spooky, Halloween cobwebs.

One you’ve created your Halloween cobweb it will conform and drape over whatever object you’ve shot at so the cobweb looks realistic and not stuck-on. The cobwebs appear as transparent white until a black light is shone on them and then they glow a haunting blue.

Check price and availability at Brookstone.

“Insert a Webcaster Stick, point and shoot and create extraordinary, room-filling cobwebs for Halloween. Shine a black light, and the webs will glow blue for even more spooky fun! No-hassle clean up. UL-listed. Comes with 6 Webcaster Sticks.”