Time To Get Busy October 16, 2006

Here’s another fertility watch, this one is FDA-approved, and will predict your ovulation five days in advance. The OV-Watch detects the level of chloride ion in sweat, then predicts ovulation based on the timing of the first peak. To commemorate National Infertility Awareness Week (October 23-30), they are offering a $50 off discount. Who knew there was whole week commemorating infertility? So if you can’t wait to get pregnant, head on over there, and get your OV-watch. And those of you don’t want to get pregnant, well, you might want to get an OV-watch too, and avoid sex during your peak hours, if you know what I mean.

Backup The Cause October 2, 2006

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and time to support a worthy cause by checking out pink gear. We love to hate pink, but the color continues to attract bold gals who aren’t afraid to embrace their femme side. Seagate’s Pink Pocket 6GB Hard Drive is now available for $109, and sales will benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The pocket drive comes preloaded with songs by Joan Jett, Alana Davis, Stefy and Toby Lightman.

If You Have The Time… September 30, 2006

Quitting smoking has been touted as one of the hardest habits to change.  This device uses your will-power coupled with a gadget to get you on your way to a healthier lifestyle.

The small and compact gadget fits around your neck and is a creative yet effective idea that can help you stop smoking gradually.  Using the Linkman, you are encouraged to stop smoking with the help of automatic timers inside.

This Linkman, when worn around your neck, will let you know when your "time" comes to have your next desired cigarette.  Gradually, the Linkman will lengthen the time between cigarettes, effectively helping you wean off nicotine.

Press the button on the Linkman and it will either glow red or green…green means yes, you can have another cigarette while red means no, you should wait a bit longer.  As you keep using the Linkman it will slowly have you smoking less and less over a few months, making life easier while trying to quit.

It makes sense to me that this would work but I’m sure it would take some will-power to go with it…or at least the DESIRE to stop smoking.  It could make for a good aid and could be passed on to someone else you care about that wants to quit when you are done with it.

They are advertised at $79.99 at the main site.

Dangerously Thin Mona USB September 28, 2006

What’s with the obsession of being thin?  Even electronic companies are on a thin kick. While there’s nothing wrong with being on the slender side, unless you have an eating disorder, it does get a little annoying when we cant find your electronics because they’re so darn small. This Mona Lisa USB flash card looks like a wall plate, more than a USB device. It has 1GB of storage, and it’s small enough to fit in your wallet.  What do you think, should our gear be this thin? [The Red Ferret]

Robo Cat September 27, 2006

It may not beat the Elmo TMX when it comes to over-the-top robotic functions, but the Robo Cat aka Yume-Neko Smile (Dream Cat Smile to you) is hoping to replace your current feline friend. The dream cat, who looks more like a stuffed cat, has five sensors throughout his body that react to your touch. Pet his head and the kitty will start purring or stroke his back to put him to sleep. Just imagine, a cat you don’t have to feed, bathe, or care for all the time. Watch the video to see how it works.

Your All in One Phone September 22, 2006

I’ve long awaited a cell phone which also incorporated wireless capabilites so that you could do VOIP, so that you could essentially use the same device to make all your calls, and cut down on costs, when you have access to a Wi-fi spots.

I didn’t expect any of the major carriers to offer the functionality, as it would mean decreased revenue for them, good for us, bad for them.

However Paragon Wireless has heard my prayers, and their HIPI 2200 is the ticket. The Phone which also runs Windows Mobile 5, is a GSM Capable phone with Wi-fi for SIP enabled VOIP.

Free to Be!

Looking for a way to be truly untethered with your notebook, without having to actually have a formal network and a standalone computer acting as server for all your odds and ends of pictures, music, movies etc?

Linksys has the just the solution for you, in the form of the Linksys WRTSL54GL Wireless-G Media Storage Link Router (with Speedbooster). If you’re really a digital diva, you probably have your momentos stored on external drives, most computers have maybe 2-3 usb ports, and you can quickly find all your ports filled.

Slashpower

Another product we have been waiting for is the Slashpower. It still isn’t avaliabe yet, but Slashpower made a small pad that wirelessly charges up your phone, camera, ipod, and other mobile devices.  All you have to do is set the item that needs to be charged up and it will charge it up wirelessly. So you don’t need 20 million cords and power outlets anymore, just set it on the pad . There you go!!

Nick

Fun Walk Stereo Speakers September 17, 2006

Some of you–I’m not saying who–have a strange attraction to character-based speakers like those Furgles, so let me introduce you to the Super Fun Walk Speakers. They sit on your monitor –feet dangling and all–disguising themselves as adorable stuffed animals, but inside hides a pair of speakers so you can jam out to your iTunes favorites. They come with power jack and power adapter, and cost $26.99.

BYOA – Bring Your Own Astronomer August 17, 2006

Every Fourth of July, a group of friends and I gather in Vermont.  We build a campfire on top of the same mountain each year and inevitably, have the same discussion staring at the night sky. 

“Ah, the big dipper!”
“No, you idiot, that’s the little dipper.”
“What do you mean?  That’s polaris right there.”

You get the idea. 

Little did we know, there is a solution for us, the astronomically-challenged,  in the form of the Skyscout Personal Planetarium.  The SkyScout is a revolutionary handheld device that uses advanced GPS technology with point-and-click convenience to identify thousands of stars, planets, constellations and more.   Simply point the SkyScout at any star in the sky and click the "target" button.  The SkyScout will tell you what object you are looking at.

My friends will be delighted to know that our argument will be settled once and for all this year — as long as we remember to bring the batteries…

See website for more details. [Via Mightygoods]