A DIY Latte Printing Machine

Written by: Bruce Cat on: Apr 20 2008 Published in: Gadgets Tags: , , , ,

Oleskiy Pikalo is showing us how to build a latte printing machine using a x-y flatbed plotter (Philips 8155) that he found on Ebay. The machine is shiny and all, but waiting an extra few minutes for your coffee is just not on, unless you’re into cold coffee.

DIY Burglar Alarm Comes With an AK-47 That Can Fire Remotely

Written by: Bruce Cat on: Apr 16 2008 Published in: Gadgets Tags: , , , ,

My house was broken into 3 years ago, while i was in University taking my programming exam. it was the most horrible experience I’ve ever had. Maybe if I had a security system as cool as the one made by Afghan inventor Hanif Molavizadeh, then the burglar would’ve walked out the house empty handed instead with all my PS2 games and a laptop.

The Handler - At Last a Great Device for Germophobes

Written by: Bruce Cat on: Apr 11 2008 Published in: Gadgets Tags: , , , , ,

I know I hate opening/closing the doors in public toilets, I don’t see the point in washing your hands then having to open a door that is fill with germs. Seriously, what’s the percentage of people do you think actually wash their hands after they’ve been to the toilet? my guess is not a high percentile.

UFO Cap

Written by: Bruce Cat on: Apr 5 2008 Published in: Gadgets Tags: , , ,

If you would like to avoid getting wet when it’s pouring with rain. And you also don’t mind looking like a total nerd. The UFO Cap may be right up your street. It resembles a hat, apart from the giant, outsized brim that comes out past your shoulders.

Becker Mexico 7948

Written by: Bruce Cat on: Mar 31 2008 Published in: Gadgets Tags: , , , ,

Becker Autoradio has been one of the best European car radio manufacturers since the 50s. Their new model the Becker Mexico 7948 may look like a bad 70s mono radio. Apart from the fact that it includes all these non-70s features like trendy turn by turn GPS navigation, an MP3 player voice recognition control, iPod interface, and internet access. All this doesn’t come cheap at around $3000 USD.

USB Star Hub II

Written by: Bruce Cat on: Mar 30 2008 Published in: Gadgets Tags: , ,

There are no shortage of USB hubs on the market these days, but most are just so boring to look at. The USB Star Hub II is a four ports hub with very colorful design, the kind that would brighten up any dull PCs.

USB Photo Keychain

Written by: Bruce Cat on: Mar 28 2008 Published in: Gadgets Tags: , , ,

usb photo keychainThis mini USB Photo Key chain features a 1.5 inches TFT LCD Panel, 128×128 pixels resolution, clock display and an automatic slide show with multiple transition effects. It supports JPG, BMP, PHG formats and has a built in 64MB memory.

The USB Photo Keychain is available at USBGeek for $22 USD.

The LEGO Bricks Correction Tape

Written by: Bruce Cat on: Mar 28 2008 Published in: Gadgets Tags: , , ,

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Now you don’t have to use the boring old tipp-ex and instead now you can stand out from your nerdy mates in class with this Lego style correction tape.

The Lego bricks come in sets of four (red, yellow, green and blue) and measure 6.5 x 3.2 x 2.8 cm. These are available from Brando for $7.

Apples Patents Digital Lifestyle Companion

Written by: Bruce Cat on: Mar 28 2008 Published in: Gadgets Tags: , ,

apples lifestyle companionHere it is folk, a series of patent filings discovered earlier this week reveals that Apple is planning on a fitness suite, a device it describes as “lifestyle companion”, imagine Nike + Ipod + Iphone on steroid. Don’t get too excited just yet, because it patented doesn’t mean it’ll become a reality.

Tokyo Ergo PC Remote Control

Written by: Bruce Cat on: Mar 26 2008 Published in: Gadgets Tags: , ,

Tokyo Ergo’s PC remote control completely eliminates the need for a keyboard or mouse, allowing you to control all computer functions with just one hand. This device is for those who use the PC as their second TV. You can get the PC remote control for $137 USD.

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