A cool propeller clock

This is the prototype of the propeller clock which is made of 33 rotating LEDs via a Hard Disk Drive motor. You can also watch the video put below the animation.

I want this retro mobile phone please

Seriously I find this very cool and useful. I should think of making one for myself.

Here is a cool horn megaphone for your iPhone

If you are unhappy about your iPhone speakers, here is cool passive amplifier for you. It is based on a thin wooden frame that allows the object to float off the table. This in order to increase the vibration of the object and to optimize the emission of sound. Designed for the iPhone, it is perfect for listening music without headphones, for audio conference to hear the person on the phone as live voice.

A funny poster of the war between Apple and Android/Google

Apple’s operating system is iOS; in the recent years Android, an OS built by Google, has increasingly challenged the dominance of iOS in the smartphone/tablet market. This funny poster reflect the rivalry between the two. I bet Android fans are going to love it as much as Apple fans would find it erm… annoying perhaps.

Don’t worry about charging your mobile any more

Why? Because Brookstone offers two weeks of charging in your pocket in the form of a portable fuel cell USB charger.

Fuel cell maker Lilliputian Systems today announced that Brookstone will be the first retailer to sell this fuel cell which is about the size of a thick smartphone, and the lighter fluid-filled cartridges are about the same size as a cigarette lighter.The new fuel cell will charge any device that has a USB cable.

Pricing for the device is not disclosed but the cartridges will cost a few dollars. The product will be tested with users this year and the company expects to announce specific dates on availability later this year.

Nokia 3310

Sony announces the Xperia Sola which comes with ‘floating touch’

Sony’s Xperia series now has a new entry: Xperia Sola which comes with an unusual feature dubbed as ‘floating touch’. Floating touch means less finger touching on the screen because now you can hover your finger over the items and if you really need to click something then you lightly tap the screen. Is it something good or users might find it a wasted effort.

The phone itself is a lot slimmer than its predecessors and weighs only 107 grams. The screen, completely dominating the front panel, is a 3.7-inch Reality Display Bravia touchscreen with an 854 x 480 pixel resolution. It’s camera is 5-megapixel one with auto-focus and video light.

Xperia Solo comes with a 1Ghz NovaThor processor. Solo has also an additional feature: NFC connectivity, plus a couple of Sony’s Xperia NFC SmartTags.
The only downside at the moment is that the Xperia Sola has Android 2.3 Gingerbread installed from the factory, but Sony says that an Ice Cream Sandwich update will be coming during the summer months.

The Xperia Sola will be launching around the world sometime between the end of this month and the end of June, when it’ll be available in black, white or red. Pricing has yet to be confirmed.

via digitaltrends

Is iDash Apple’s plan to get into car business?

Apple is now officially the biggest company in the world and is getting bigger and bigger by the day. It was only a couple of months ago that Apple announced its plan of entering the education market by putting all school textbooks in its iPads; this means that iPad would be an indispensable gadget for all US students.

Now there are rumours that Apple is getting into the car business by providing some gadgets for car dashboards. With car itself being an indispensable commodity of modern life, it seems to be Apple’s next big step to spread and diversify.
Mike Elgan argues that since people consume a lot ‘in cars’ it makes sense if Apple invests on in-car user interfaces. An installed iPad in cars could bring all that a consumer expects from apple all in one place: GPS, iTunes, iCloud, PC, videos, etc. It does not need an extra cable for charging and it uses the sound system of the car. Now if gas gauge, speedometer, odometer, etc are also provided via an app would make a good bundle for anybody.
Let’s wait and see whether this rumour comes true or Apple has other plans for diversification.
via Cult of Mac

8 Sleep Gadgets

                                                                          
 A National Sleep Foundation poll found that 60% of people experience a sleep problem every night or almost every night. Why? The reasons vary from snoring to restless legs syndrome to technology addiction, but one thing is for sure: Adults need 7.5 hours of sleep a night, and only 37% are getting it.

If you don’t have the time (or the funds) to plan a rejuvenating bed and breakfast getaway, worry not. There are plenty of at-home remedies that will help you fall asleep faster and wake up more refreshed. From the ultimate alarm clock to cutting-edge pillows, here are 8 of the best snooze technologies:

 

Philips Wake-up Light

End the daily battle with your alarm clock and wake up as nature intended. Starting 30 minutes before your set wake up time, this nifty clock/lamp combo gradually fills your room with light that imitates the rising sun. When the highest level of light is reached, you’ll hear your choice of pleasant natural sounds (think chirping birds, jungle noises or windchimes) or a pre-selected radio station.

Price: About $100

LUMI Mask

The LUMI mask has the same basic concept as the Wake-up Light, but in addition to simulating sunrise, it also blocks light (perfect if your spouse reads into the wee hours or if you live on a bright street). The mask is made from soft neoprene foam and has an eye cavity to allow for normal blinking, as well as a built-in controller to set your wake-up time and preferred light intensity.
Price: About $75

ZEO Sleep Set

Through the magic of a brainwave-monitoring headband, Zeo tracks your sleep patterns nightly from the comfort of your own bedroom. Each morning, it tells you—in real time—when you were awake, when you were in REM and when you were in Deep Sleep. All of the information is stored on a memory card that you can upload to Zeo’s website, where you can track your patterns and receiving daily sleep coaching tips.

Price: About $399 (including 6 months of daily email coaching)

Chillow

Tired of flipping your pillow over and over to find the cool side? Well, flip no more. The Chillow is a thin, soft, medical-grade, non-electric thermoregulating device. Just fill it one time with water, smooth out the air and you’re good to go—no freezing required. So how does it work? The water inside the Chillow absorbs your excess body heat, then the special foam core releases it back into the air. When the device eventually reaches your body temperature, all you have to do is set it aside until it cools itself down.

Price: About $25

SleepTracker Watch

These little watches (his and hers) contain a tiny motion sensor that measures your restless nighttime movements. While they can’t tell you when you’re in REM or Deep Sleep, it can wake you up the moment before you’re about to wake up anyway. Just set the watch with a window of time (half an hour, usually) prior to your desired wake up time, and the watch will wake you up in a natural point in your sleep cycle. And in addition to the alarm, you can also download your sleep patterns to your home computer and track your habits.

Price: About $150

BedPhones

Bedphones are headphones specifically designed for sleep—perfect for those finicky sleepers who need background noise in order to drift off. They’re made of soft, ¼” foam that lays flat against your ears, and the earhooks are made from rubber-coated memory wire for a custom fit. Bedphones even come with an app that not only turns your smartphone into a giant play/pause button, but also shuts off the sound completely when you fall asleep (when you stop moving, that is).

Price: About $30

Pzizz App

Pzizz is an audio app that sets out to solve yours sleep problems, boost your energy and reduce stress. It has over a billion combinations of voices, instrumental music and ambient sounds, prepping your mind for either deep sleep or relaxation, depending on the settings. You can also choose separate volume levels for voice and music, adjust the track length and set an alarm.

Price: About $10

Sheex

Sheex “Performance” bed sheets are made of the same type of breathable material used in professional-quality athletic fabrics. They regulate temperature better than cotton, keeping you cool and dry while you slumber, and allow your body to prepare for a good night’s sleep by cooling off naturally. They sheets are even wrinkle resistant and fit all mattress types, including pillow tops.

Price: About $200 for a sheet set

source:infobarrel

Useful & Creative Kitchen Gadgets

Who said that cooking has to be a boring? There are many fun and clever kitchen gadgets to help you there. This is collection of unusual kitchen gadgets and creative product designs that promise to make the cooking experience more enjoyable. If you are tired of boring kitchen gadgets you should definitely get one of these. Which one is your favorite?