Dont use Disposable Cups use the Keep Cup

 

Coffee lovers like would not even think twice about investing in coffee mugs like this “Keep Cup” which is reasonably priced at $19. While I would easily go for the Turquoise and Black cup, you have the option to go for the Royal Purple and White cup. Both Keep Cup colors are available in both 12 and 16 ounces.

If you are a Starbucks lover, or of any other brewed coffee for that matter, then check out how many disposable cups you have bought in the past months and you will see how your love for coffee is costing the environment. By getting the Keep Cup, you can now go on with your coffee love affair minus the guilt.

One of the best ways to help protect Mother Nature is to reuse our resources and this includes our coffee mugs. This stylish Keep Cup will make sure you do just that. For one, it is a replication of the traditional takeaway coffee cups and comes with a practical lidded commuter cup that will keep you safe from spills even if you drink your coffee wile mobile. It also easily fits under the various espresso machines so it is practical to use even when you buy coffee from the commercial shops.

The Keep Cup is non toxic and free from BPA and more importantly, can keep your beverages piping hot for up to 30 minutes longer compared to the regular disposable cups. They are also lightweight, splashproof, safe for use in the dishwasher and the microwave. And guess what? Your Keep Cup will most likely fit in your car or bicycle’s cup and bottle holders.

Can you believe that 20 percent of office waste is not from post-it notes but disposable cups? Such a glaring mishandling of the environment and our love for coffees, don’t you think so?

Available: Firebox

Price: $16 or $19 (12oz and 16oz sizes)

Withings Blood Pressure Monitor

 

The rise in hypertension cases the world over due to the inactive and deskbound lifestyle people are living is something to worry about. Think of how long you have been sitting down in front of your computer today while surfing the net and you will start to get the picture of how sedentary your life has become. Or how about the many hours you spend in front of the television? That is another cause for worry that could get your blood pressure up in an instant!

But why worry when you can manage your blood pressure and your well-being? It is time to take charge of your health by getting the Withings Blood Pressure Monitor and connecting this with your Apple device. By doing this, you can constantly keep tab of your blood pressure level, and your health.

The Withings Blood Pressure Monitor works the same way as the other blood pressure monitors although I must admit it looks smarter and more attractive. Just wrap this around your arm, attach it to your Apple device which could either be an iPad, iPhone or iPod, and it will do the job for you easily.

You do not need to be a health professional to be able to operate this blood pressure monitor because there are onscreen instructions you can just follow. After inflating the cuff, your systolic, diastolic blood pressure and even your pulse rate will be automatically displayed by the app. More importantly, all your readings will be saved so you will be able to monitor your blood pressure on a daily or weekly period. The iPhone blood pressure app will even make it easier for you to spot trends in your blood pressure by plotting the results which you can then upload to Google Health.

While this Withings Glood Pressure Monitor is easy to use even for the layman, it is not a diagnostic device so do consult your doctor first if you are pregnant or you have heart or blood pressure problems.

The $188 tag price without the iPhone is not bad at all considering you are investing on your health.

Available: Firebox

Price: $188

Numi Toilet – A Sneak Peek to the Next Generation of Toilet

 

I have always hated cleaning the toilet, so when I stumbled on Kohler’s latest offering called the Numi toilet; I knew instantly that it is worth saving for in the future. The Numi Toilet by Kohler clearly gives us a sneak peek to what a toilet may look and function like in the future.

The Numi Toilet by Kohler definitely makes life easier as you will never have to clean a toilet again, as this toilet cleans itself automatically. No need to get down and dirty again, as your toilet does everything for you. You will even like the simplicity of the design, though it is somewhat shaped like a washing machine but who cares when the features of this toilet definitely puts it on my list of must have things.

The Numi Toilet by Kohler

What makes the Numi Toilet a cut above the rest? For one, the Kohler Numi Toilet has been fitted with a floor motion sensor that automatically lifts the toilet cover as you enter the bathroom. This is a dream come true for those who always forget to put the cover down after using it.

In addition, this toilet also has an integrated bidet for your personal comfort and hygiene. The bidet self-cleaning feature adjusts according to the owners’ preferences. And the bidet hand wand also includes a dryer feature, a nice extra touch.

Everyone has to deal with the fact of life that bathroom odor after use is inevitable. But with the Kohler Numi Toilet you can extinguish the bad odors right away with the deodorizer feature. The charcoal deodorizing filter pulls the odor right out of the air. However, I have to say the most amazing thing about the toilet is a combination of the heated seat, feet warming feature, illuminated panels and built-in speaker to play your favorite music. And to help keep track of things there’s a touchscreen monitor as an added bonus.

With the Kohler Numi Toilet, using the bathroom may never be the same again!

The Numi Toilet for $6,390, definitely a good value if you can afford it. However, the price is almost always discounted at Amazon, sometimes as much as 35%.

Available: Amazon

Price: $4,165

ILA Wedge Personal Door Alarm

 

If you have experienced staying in a strange hotel for the first time then you probably had those uneasy and insecure feelings. Even students who have to stay in dormitories or new homes are familiar with these feelings. It is time to get rid of those insecurities with the ILA Wedge Personal Door Alarm.

This security wedge is easy to use, follow this home security tip. Just jam it under your door whenever you are inside and you can get that instant security you’ve been yearning for.  The jam, as its name suggests, makes the door harder to open. And if whoever is outside insists on forcing your door open then that person would have to contend with the swarm of people who would be out of their rooms the minute they hear the ear-piercing alarm given off by the Ila Wedge Personal Door Alarm.

This wedge is not only a stylish personal security but it is so portable and lightweight you can easily and put it inside your luggage discreetly. Knowing that you have your personal security with a shrill 130 dB volume, which will alert you and the other people within the vicinity of any intruder, will give you peace of mind even if you are staying a hotel room by yourself.

The Ila Wedge Personal Door Alarm weighs only 67 grams with batteries. It is powered by four LR43 alkaline button cell batteries which are replaceable. Once you’ve jammed this under your door, turn the switch on and have a restful sleep.

If you want to feel secure and safer at any time while inside your home or room, nothing beats the security provided by this Ila Wedge Personal Door Alarm. Simply fit it under your door to provide the ideal hotel security and door sensor.

[Source: Gadgets 4 Travel]

Hoyos Eyelock USB Iris Scanner Eye-dentifier

 

If the thumb scanner in your friend’s laptop impressed you no end, then wait until you see the Hoyos Eyelock USB Iris Scanner. Even Agent 007 would be impressed with this stunning piece of invention which would guarantee more stringent protection for you since no two irises of the human eye are exactly identical.

The Hoyos Eyelock USB Iris Scanner is ideal for those who hold some very sensitive information in their netbooks or laptops. For one, you can easily hook up the iris scanner to your computer using the USB port. So anyone who attempts to use your computer would have to pass the iris scan test unless of course they make use of eye scanner tricksters used by wily intelligence agents not exactly employed in her Majesty’s Secret Service. Kidding aside, the iris scanners provide more security than the more common and easily-circumvented fingerprint scanners.

Most computers use passwords for protection but they are easily hacked. And if you are forgetful, then you might as well try the Hoyos Eyelock USB Iris Scanner to protect whatever information held by your computer. This iris scanner is portable, easy to use and rarely give out false positives.

If you think about the many important and confidential information have been taken by unscrupulous people just because of poor computer security, then you will realize the importance of protecting your computer with a more efficient security than the password commonly used by almost all computer users. The next time you are asked by your friend about your computer’s password, you can just stare him in the eye and wink with that evil eye.

More importantly, the Hoyos Eyelock USB Iris Scanner comes at an affordable price of only $99.

[Source: Ubergizmo]