Category: Cool Gadgets (Page 4 of 4)

HP wants to be a force in 3D printing

October 29, 2014 / Staff

HP plans on having a 3D printer available on the market in 2016 and has started to tease its functionality, stressing speed and flexibility. Check out the video above and the one below for some peaks into what HP plans on being able to deliver.

3D printing is expected to explode into a huge industry so HP wants to leverage its legacy printing business to move into this area. The initial machines will likely be more for businesses as the printer will be large and expensive, but we can see a time in the future when a 3D printer is sold in consumer gadget stores.

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3D Printing HP

Will Apple improve Beats Audio?

May 29, 2014 / Staff

Beats Audio by Dr. Dre is a great example of style and brand can trump product details. Of course quality matters even in the headphones business, but the opinion of audiophiles regarding sound quality isn’t going to impact 15-year-old kids on what they determine to be cool.

The cool factor propelled the Beats brand and ultimately made Dr. Dre a billionaire with Apple’s acquisition of his company. This is a perfect compliment to iTunes and the iPhone, but it will be interesting to see if Apple applies some of its billions to also improve the quality of the product.

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Apple Beats Audio headphones

Cool Flux Capacitor Car Charger

April 1, 2014 / Staff

This is pretty awesome. We all need car charger these days, but why not get one that makes your car interior a little more like the DeLorean from “Back to the Future” with a Flux Capacitor car charger! It has two USB charging ports each of which provide 2.1 Amps, enough to charge 2 tablets simultaneously. Its an original creation from ThinkGeek and is probably one of the best gift ideas we’ve seen in a long time!

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DeLorean Flux Capacitor

The world’s cheapest and most versatile gadget

April 1, 2014 / Staff

Image by Inha Leex Hale

The world’s cheapest and most versatile gadget is … wait for it … the humble cable tie. That’s right; because, apart from their day to day use in the way in which they were intentioned (neatly tying all those unruly cables together of course) cable ties also have myriad other uses you may never have thought of. And when you think you can buy a whole bag load of them for less than the price of a cup of coffee – this makes them by far the most cost-effective gadget out there.

But first a few basics about cable ties. The name actually covers quite a broad range of products from the one that immediately springs to most people’s minds; the simple ridged nylon cable tie with one point end and tiny triangular teeth all along that only slope in one direction so you can lock them onto things – to far more technically demanding products used by electricians, technicians and other professionals in a wide range of settings.

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cable ties

Clip-on LED lights

March 2, 2014 / Staff

The LED revolution is going to transform all sorts of gadgets and then create new ones, as now it’s easy to get a bright but tiny light source.

Clip-ons can be geeky when it comes to things like ties, and this new LED clip-on might not make you look very cool. But, it can be incredibly useful when working. Check out the Clip-On LED Work Light from ThinkGeek and you’ll probably see a use for this gadget right away. Here are some products details:

– Clip-On LED Work Light
– Clips on to glasses, hats, books, a phone whose batteries you don’t want to drain — basically anywhere you need a light
– Clip opens .4″ wide
– Materials: Plastic w/LED bulb
– Batteries: 3 LR41 (included)
– Dimensions: 1 1/4″ x 1 1/2″ x 1 1/4″
– Weight: .3 oz.

For fans of cool gadgets, this one seems like a must!