GadgetLiving

This As Seen On TV Pottery Wheel is perfect for anyone whose always wanted to try their hand at pottery making. Whether you’re a pro or just starting out, this 18 piece pottery set comes with everything you need to make beautiful art.

Check price and availability at Unbeatable Sale.

The set comes with a potters wheel, foot control pedal, 2 bags of clay, 6 non-toxic paints, 2 brushes, 4 plastic shaping knives, paint palette, cutting string, and moistening sponge. You’ll need 4 D batteries to power the wheel.

No more taking off your gloves to use your cell phone!These gloves are both warm and form-fitting and let you use your cell phones, PDAs, or MP3 players in cold weather without having to take off your gloves first.

The gloves have specially designed gel pads in the tips of the index fingers and thumbs that transfer the tactile sensation of PDA keys and phone buttons directly to your fingers. This means you can accurately dial and type without difficulty.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

“Energy transfer capabilities in these fingertip fabrics will register on iPod® scrollwheels, for true versatility. The soft suede-like construction of the palm ensures a good grip on electronic devices, even when the gloves are wet. The nylon shell and polyester stretch fleece lining keep the hands warm while maintaining superior breathabi lity. Womens. Sizes S (6 1/2-7), M (7-7 1/2), or L (8-8 1/2).”

Just set the time for your home city, and this 24-City World Map Clock will automatically adjust the current times for the rest of the map to Greenwich Mean Time.

Check price and availability at Hammacher Schlemmer.

The clock is framed and LEDs display the times in all the cities, while additional LEDs show the date at the bottom of the map. It measures 14 1/4″ H x 21 1/2″ L x 1 1/2″ D.

The Flexible Shaft Ratcheting Screwdriver is a 23-in-1 flexible driver tool. It has a 6″ flexible and extendible shaft that can be locked in either the extended and flexible position or in the closed position.

There is a ratchet mechanism that works in forward, reverse, and locked positions, and the screwdriver comes with 15 bits that you are stored in the bit holder in the shaft. If all of this isn’t enough, It also has a retractable magnet built in to allow it to work as a magnetic pick-up tool.

Check price and availability at ThinkGeek.

“This is the only screwdriver your toolbox needs. Now you can reach virtually any screw or bolt and complete the job quickly and efficiently.”

Just point at the night sky and pull the trigger. This Electronic Sky Giude will instantly identify the star or planet you’ve got in your sights.

It automatically knows where you’re pointing and pulls information about stars, planets, clusters, galaxies from its extensive database.

Check price and availability at Brookstone.

“With stellar performance and simplicity, the Meade mySKY is a multimedia experience. The mySKY features stunning, full-color multimedia presentations. Enjoy a customized tour of the night sky. Watch video, explore interactive sky maps, or listen to more than 500 audio descriptions. Or connect to computerized Meade telescopes and see objects up close and in real time.”

The Clearvu Q1000 system has everything you need to monitor your home or business. All you have to provide is a monitor or TV. You can view your 4 cameras in multiple camera modes including Quad, Full screen, PIP, Auto and Separate camera mode.

You can et up the system to sound an alarm with motion detection to let you know if anyone has gone into an area you’ve deemed restricted. You can rename the cameras to the area they watch over, as well as adjust each camera’s contrast, brightness and hue for each area monitored.

Check price and availability at AllBrands.

This system offers the following other features:

“* Time/Date stamping
* Video loss alarm when a camera is disconnected
* 11 Infrared NITEVU LEDs for night viewing (each camera)
* Event reports (up to 60 events)
* Included remote control give you added convenience operating the system
* Motion Detection feature sounds alarm (when turned on)
* Quad screen modes let you see multiple locations at the same time
* Remote control access for channels and audio
* Manual and automatic switching of camera views
* Easily connects to a TV, VCR, computer or DVR for recording
* Change individual camera settings
* Cameras are ceiling, wall and desk mountable
* NTSC and PAL compatible”

This gadget alternates between four built-in international plugs, letting you power your electronic devices in more than 150 countries.

Check price and availability at National Geographic Online.

Now you don’t need an adapter for each gizmo you ant to take on vacation with you. This travel adapter can charge your USB-compatible camera, PDA, MP3 player, GPS unit, and more via the attachable USB port.

No more packing up the fan in the fall and hauling out the space heater in the winter, because this Year Round Fan by Honeywell has a built-in 1500w heater.

Check price and availability at AllBrands.

The fan can be set to oscillate to either heat or cool a wide area. It also has an easy-grip handle, and a safety tip-over switch.

Pre-digital age a Swiss Army Knife with a blade, can opener, and spork would have been enough to get you out of most situations.

This Swiss Army Multitool for the digital age now includes an almost indispensable travel tool: a 512-MB USB drive. You can transfer and share digital images of your travels, as well as files and documents. I know what you’re thinking, They’re not going to let me take a Swiss Ary Knife on a plane. Well you’re right, they’re not, but the USB drive detaches easily from the rest of the tool so you can put in your carry-on bag.

You can buy the Swiss Army Multitool with USB at National Geographic Online.

“* Includes: blade, nail file with flat-head screwdriver, scissors, LED mini-light, and retractable ballpoint pen
* Mac®/Windows®/Linux® compatible
* 2 1/4”L; 3.9 oz.”

No more crooked cuts! These scissors have a unique laser beam guide so you can make accurate straight cuts by just following the line projected from the laser.

The stainless steel blades of the Laser Scissors makes them perfect for cutting fabric and gift wrap - Christmas is on its way, these things could come in handy.

You can buy the Laser Scissors at FirstStreet.

“When it comes to cutting a straight line there are many who are able to “eyeball” it and cut a straight line with no problem. On the other hand there are others who find it necessary to pre-mark or draw a line on the object to which they are cutting. If you are in the latter group, then allow us to introduce you to the “cutting edge technology” of Laser Scissors…Mounted on the handle of the scissors is a laser light beam used to guide you while cutting for accurate straight cuts. Therefore eliminating the need to pre-mark, or draw a line on, the object to which you are cutting.”

The next time you lose the remote, just clap three times and FindIt’s state-of-the-art circuitry and sensors will respond by beeping, leading you right to the remote.

FindIt comes with a stainless steel key ring and a reusable adhesive strip so that you can attch it to almost anything you tend to misplace.

With the push of a button, the shaft of this LED Umbrella lights up so you can see where you’re going in a dark rain storm or at night.

The LED Umbrella comes in black with white LED’s, and red with red LED’s.