Integrated Bedside Lamp Within A Book
June 23, 2011 by Michael
Filed under Home Gadgets
Bedside lamps, let’s be honest are pretty standard. They typically feature a light bulb and shade with a base keeping it upright. If you are happy with your beside lamp then you probably don’t need to read the rest of this post, however if you fancy something a bit different then read on.
The best feature of the Bedside Lamp Book must be the opening and closing of the book to turn on and off the lamp. Hidden within the book is the bulb that power is supplied to when the cover it opened providing enough light to read the book at night
The Integrated Bedside Lamp within a book is a very creative design and one I think will appeal to a lot of people, especially bookworms out there that enjoy reading before they go to bed. What’s good about this gadget is that you can make it yourself; all you need is a book that you are willing to sacrifice, time, and some diy skills. A little bit of soldering work along with a bit of joinery and you have yourself a home-made bedside lamp incorporated into a book
We have not covered many bedside lamp related gadgets in the past so maybe this will be the start of things to come.
[Source: How to make it]
The Non Virtual USB Aquarium
June 13, 2011 by Sharon
Filed under Home Gadgets
Do you like fish but don’t feel like cleaning any aquariums? Ever felt like having an aquarium that does not need any cleaning? Now you can because there is a Non Virtual USB Aquarium available in the market. The beauty part of this creation is that, unlike any other computer applications, it is a computer programmed desktop aquarium that provides a comfortable habitat for real fishes to live in.
Water will continuously be circulated through a filtration system, once the USB port is plugged in. There are also attached gooseneck lamps and 6 LEDs inside the aquarium that projects light onto the interior of the aquarium or at the desk. Furthermore, the LEDs located inside the non virtual USB aquarium will project light of different colors.
The date and the indoor temperature will be measured and shown on an alarm clock that has an integrated alarm and display screen. Apart from that, there is an extra compartment next to the aquarium which allows you to store your gears or things in it.
Also, five different types of nature sounds will be played through an integrated speaker to help soothe the mood of the fishes. This virtual aquarium is able to hold up to 1 ½ quarts of water and AA batteries are needed for the cloak to operate. Moreover, the aquarium will also be powered up to two days by an integrated rechargeable battery.
With the built-up of 9 inches in length and height and 4 inches in dimension and weighs around 2lbs, the non virtual USB aquarium is also equipped with a USB cable and some artificial trees and stones in the interior.
Available: Hammacher
Price: $39.95
The iPad Car Headrest Cradle
April 17, 2011 by Sharon
Filed under iPad Gadgets
The iPad Car Headrest Cradle, specially designed with tech savvy iPad users in mind, allows you to mount your iPad on the back of your car’s headrest. Now on long distance trips, your children can enjoy entertainment in the backseat quietly. You can also bring it with you and use if you are the passenger and get some things done on the way to work each day.
From the name itself, it is obvious that this device cradles your iPad securely to the headrests in the car. The mounting frame of the iPad Car Headrest Cradle clamps firmly to both posts of the headrest, keeping your iPad safe and secure. The rubber lining of the cradle would not cause any marks or scratches to metal finish of the posts, so you would not have to worry about any damage to your car.
The aluminium stand of the iPad cradle has a quartet of raised corners, enabling the cradling of your iPad without any obstruction to its controls. The ball joint in the frame also allows 360 degrees rotation to allow viewing in portrait or landscape mode. In addition, for further security, there are locking pins to fix the joint into place according to the angle and aspect of your liking.
For your own convenience and keeping your family entertained on long road trips, the iPad Car Headrest Cradle is a practical in-car accessory for your iPad. Priced at only $59.95, it proves its worth with the thoughtful details and functionality that it has.
Available: Hammacher
Price: $59.95
Dog poop Park Lamp
October 5, 2010 by Michael
Filed under Eco-Friendly Gadgets
Imagine a park where dog poop was encouraged? Better still – where they found it useful.
A park in Cambridge is using what is known as Park Spark to light its lamp. The way it works is simple.
The dog owner collects the dog’s poop and puts it into the park spark container. The poop is then converted into methane gas and used for energy purposes to light the park lamps.
This system lets dog owners enjoy the park as well as gives dog poop matter some concrete use, instead of being a pain to deal with. One can never tell, but who knows maybe one day everything will run on dog poop.
Sun and Moon Jars – Even Jars Can Emit Beautiful Light
July 4, 2009 by Michael
Filed under Electronic Gadgets
Have you ever thought that even jars can emit beautiful? Well, here are jars that can store solar energy and emit a beautiful glow of light in the dark. These are called Sun and Moon jars, they contain a highly efficient solar cell, a rechargeable battery and LED lamps that glow in the dark. The rechargeable battery used is standard AA size battery.
When a Sun and Moon Jar comes in direct contact of sunlight, the solar cell generates electric current which is used to charge the battery. The jars take a few hours to get fully charged. The energy stored in the battery can then be used to light the 3 LEDs during night time.
The light is diffused from the jars and it gives the feel of sunlight getting emitted from the sun or moon light getting emitted from the moon. What is more interesting to notice is that there are no visible controls. The jar is provided with sensors that automatically activate the LEDs during the night time. And a switch is provided inside to turn off the LEDs.
These Sun and Moon Jars are not only beautiful but also water tight. Hence, they can be used in any weather conditions. They can be used as garden lights are can be used in the drawing rooms to create a peaceful and serene ambience.
Available: ThinkGeek
Price: $24.99 to $34.99 (price varies by model)
