Pop Art Toaster | Kitchen Gadget

Introduce some fun during breakfast time with thePop Art Toaster, where it will come in a 1950′s inspired design not to mention cool-to-touch plastic finish with chrome accents for that added touch of class. Of course, breakfast will never be the same ever again with this, since you will be able to include inserts burns of “Bite Me” or “Ugh…” coupled with a frownie on your morning toast.

Retailing for $44.99 a pop, it will definitely introduce a whole new way of eating breakfast for the rest of your family. The morning routine will never be the same as your cup of coffee, plate of toast, morning paper are augmented with newly “composed” messages that might just jolt that sleepy head into a brand new day. These templates can always be removed if someone more serious and senior in your family decides to drop by…

Introduce some fun during breakfast time with thePop Art Toaster, where it will come in a 1950′s inspired design not to mention cool-to-touch plastic finish with chrome accents for that added touch of class. Of course, breakfast will never be the same ever again with this, since you will be able to include inserts burns of “Bite Me” or “Ugh…” coupled with a frownie on your morning toast.

Retailing for $44.99 a pop, it will definitely introduce a whole new way of eating breakfast for the rest of your family. The morning routine will never be the same as your cup of coffee, plate of toast, morning paper are augmented with newly “composed” messages that might just jolt that sleepy head into a brand new day. These templates can always be removed if someone more serious and senior in your family decides to drop by…

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Easy on the Creases | Origami DVD Player

I came across this amazing foldable DVD player concept while browsing online, but before I could marvel at its ability to be fold up and be put in a pocket, I had to understand the technology behind it. Unbeknownst to me, For almost 30 years now, over a dozen companies have been working on what’s called, electronic paper technologies. Their work has now evolved into being able to combine the flexibility of digital information with the convenience of a foldable, bendable paper-like product, well, more like a thin foldable plastic placemat.

Which brings us to this Origami DVD Player concept, which is actually a portable DVD player that may someday be manufactured using this new e-paper technology, all in full color. It looks amazing, and has tons of “wow-factor” but off the top of my head, I can envision many more substantial applications for e-paper, can’t you?

Wow, what lies ahead? Will e-paper be the future of newpapers? menu’s? window shades? computers? Well, just for today, concepts are still just concepts and we don’t know when, or if they will make the Origami DVD Player, but I have a sneaking suspicion that e-paper will be entering your life sooner, rather than later. And I for one, look forward to it!

I came across this amazing foldable DVD player concept while browsing online, but before I could marvel at its ability to be fold up and be put in a pocket, I had to understand the technology behind it. Unbeknownst to me, For almost 30 years now, over a dozen companies have been working on what’s called, electronic paper technologies. Their work has now evolved into being able to combine the flexibility of digital information with the convenience of a foldable, bendable paper-like product, well, more like a thin foldable plastic placemat.

Which brings us to this Origami DVD Player concept, which is actually a portable DVD player that may someday be manufactured using this new e-paper technology, all in full color. It looks amazing, and has tons of “wow-factor” but off the top of my head, I can envision many more substantial applications for e-paper, can’t you?

Wow, what lies ahead? Will e-paper be the future of newpapers? menu’s? window shades? computers? Well, just for today, concepts are still just concepts and we don’t know when, or if they will make the Origami DVD Player, but I have a sneaking suspicion that e-paper will be entering your life sooner, rather than later. And I for one, look forward to it!

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iPad Strap | Review of the iPad Strap

I realize that there are a lot of beautiful things to look at in this picture, but focus on the thing that is sticking to this handsome blogger’s hand.

That is an iPad, and it is attached to my hand via the iPad Strap. Allow me to give it the proper introduction: In a world full of complex gadgets, a simple gadget accessory can change the world.

The iPad Strap is designed for those who really need to have it attached to their wrist because they want to show it off or they are always working on it. It is just a strap that tucks onto the corners so it is a tight fit, but you won’t have to worry about dropping your favorite Apple tablet.

This especially comes in handy for typing on the iPad with one hand, as it is difficult to keep the iPad still, even when it is on your lap. Best of all, the iPad strap is completely ambidextrous, but has to be adjusted properly to fit the left and right hand.

According to the official site, the iPad Strap is available for about $34.95. That might seem a lot for what is essentially an elastic strap, but when you think about it, the convenience of it is worth paying for.

I realize that there are a lot of beautiful things to look at in this picture, but focus on the thing that is sticking to this handsome blogger’s hand.

That is an iPad, and it is attached to my hand via the iPad Strap. Allow me to give it the proper introduction: In a world full of complex gadgets, a simple gadget accessory can change the world.

The iPad Strap is designed for those who really need to have it attached to their wrist because they want to show it off or they are always working on it. It is just a strap that tucks onto the corners so it is a tight fit, but you won’t have to worry about dropping your favorite Apple tablet.

This especially comes in handy for typing on the iPad with one hand, as it is difficult to keep the iPad still, even when it is on your lap. Best of all, the iPad strap is completely ambidextrous, but has to be adjusted properly to fit the left and right hand.

According to the official site, the iPad Strap is available for about $34.95. That might seem a lot for what is essentially an elastic strap, but when you think about it, the convenience of it is worth paying for.

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26 foot snakebot camera | This 26 foot snakebot should help Japanese rescuers find victims.

Even though I am based in the United States, I am constantly thinking about Japan after the tsunami and earthquake.

A while ago, we reported on a snake-like robot known as theOmnitread that is essentially a train of treaded cars that can got through rubble. It is a design that I have seen before in the Firegard, and this model here.

This particular device is a self-propelled snakebot developed by Satoshi Tadokoro, and it also has the ability to burrow through collapsed buildings. A light and a camera will show what is buried underneath.

There are no treads on this particular thing, but it uses motorized nylon bristles to make it crawl through tight places. It can take very tight turns, and I would imagine that it can return with information needed to perform a rescue.

It looks like the designer used a caterpillar for inspiration, and this looks like what a caterpillar would look like if it had legs all over its body instead of just its underbelly.

I completely agree with my Source and say that yes, I hope this snakebot was looking for people under the rubble in Japan right now. I could use a bit of hope in the midst of seeing the devastation there.

Even though I am based in the United States, I am constantly thinking about Japan after the tsunami and earthquake.

A while ago, we reported on a snake-like robot known as theOmnitread that is essentially a train of treaded cars that can got through rubble. It is a design that I have seen before in the Firegard, and this model here.

This particular device is a self-propelled snakebot developed by Satoshi Tadokoro, and it also has the ability to burrow through collapsed buildings. A light and a camera will show what is buried underneath.

There are no treads on this particular thing, but it uses motorized nylon bristles to make it crawl through tight places. It can take very tight turns, and I would imagine that it can return with information needed to perform a rescue.

It looks like the designer used a caterpillar for inspiration, and this looks like what a caterpillar would look like if it had legs all over its body instead of just its underbelly.

I completely agree with my Source and say that yes, I hope this snakebot was looking for people under the rubble in Japan right now. I could use a bit of hope in the midst of seeing the devastation there.

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Wilson Sleek boosts your smartphone antenna

A signal-boosting antenna for smartphones from Wilson.

The Sleek is designed for use with an automobile. It comes with an antenna that suction cups to the car roof and communicates with the cellular site. It also includes another amplifier that works like a cellular phone cradle, and is powered by through the cigarette lighter that boosts the signal to and from a cell site.

Wilson’s Sleek connects to the smartphone with a mini USB cable, so it will power the cell phone while you are driving. With the help of a Bluetooth headset or a smartphone on speaker, you can have a long conversation for a long drive through “dead zones”.

I wish I had a chance to try this out on some long distance trip. Recently, I drove from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City, and I talked on the phone most of the way there. I was surprised that I had clear reception on my Droid X Android phone and didn’t cut out, even though there isn’t much in between those major cities.

If you have a long drive ahead of you through “nowhere”, you might want to get this Wilson Sleek, you should be able to purchase it on Amazon for about $79.99, marked down from $129.95.

A signal-boosting antenna for smartphones from Wilson.

The Sleek is designed for use with an automobile. It comes with an antenna that suction cups to the car roof and communicates with the cellular site. It also includes another amplifier that works like a cellular phone cradle, and is powered by through the cigarette lighter that boosts the signal to and from a cell site.

Wilson’s Sleek connects to the smartphone with a mini USB cable, so it will power the cell phone while you are driving. With the help of a Bluetooth headset or a smartphone on speaker, you can have a long conversation for a long drive through “dead zones”.

I wish I had a chance to try this out on some long distance trip. Recently, I drove from Las Vegas to Salt Lake City, and I talked on the phone most of the way there. I was surprised that I had clear reception on my Droid X Android phone and didn’t cut out, even though there isn’t much in between those major cities.

If you have a long drive ahead of you through “nowhere”, you might want to get this Wilson Sleek, you should be able to purchase it on Amazon for about $79.99, marked down from $129.95.

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