Front-Line Future Induction Teppan Yaki
September 19, 2008
The Competence FM 4800 TY is a 36cm Teppan Yaki style induction hob from AEG-Electrolux. It is perfect for anyone who wants to expand their cooking abilities with less cleanup (no pots or pans). The FM 4800 TY features; 2 temperature zones, 4 induction zones including 2 powerful boosters 1.4 kW each, touch controls with 9-stage digital power level displays, timer programmable up to 99 minutes, child safety lock, auto safety switch off and residual heat indicators. The unit is available now for £1,250. See another picture of it.
Sushezi
September 17, 2008
This is a little random but you have to admit that you might want one. With this Sushi Tube ($20) gadget you can make your own sushi (no rolling necessary). All you have to do is stuff with rice, choose filling, and extrude.
HTC Touch HD
September 15, 2008
HTC’s newest phone in their “Touch” series is the HTC Touch HD. It features; a 3.8-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen, 5 megapixel camera, front-facing VGA camera (for video calls), and 3.5mm audio jack, HSDPA, GPS / A-GPS, 802.11g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+ EDR, 512MB of ROM, 288MB of RAM, and a microSD slot. It is powered by TouchFLO 3D on top of Windows Mobile 6.1 Pro. Price and availability are still unknown. Photo Gallery and Full Specs.
Earth-friendly to the KOR
September 12, 2008
Remember when it used to be a sign of chic-ness to drink bottled water? These days, everybody who is anybody is doing their best to avoid adding plastic bottles to dumps. “But I’m still chic,” says this diva in distress…”Oh what to do?” KOR ONE to the rescue! More than a re-usable thermos-type contraption, this baby is a “personal hydration vessel” - and she’s gorgeous! Quick, get your eco-chic butt over to KOR ONE and see how for only $29 you can be the first rich kid on your block to have this sleek, BPA-free un-bottle. If Brad Pitt liked the Prius, he’s going to love KOR ONE. Only he won’t be sacrificing a thing by getting this green-water drinking device. None of us will. Fashion meets function. Me likey.
Lenovo ThinkPad W700
September 11, 2008
Don’t get me wrong… You can put together some awesome laptop system, they will run games smoothly, and your programs will fire up very fast. But if you are like me and spent the past week doing some serious graphic designing, you may be interested in a laptop that has more than power to offer. Lenovo’s ThinkPad W700 notebook notebook intended for graphic design, photography, and CAD professionals. It features: a built-in Wacom digitizer, WUXGA screen with 400 nit brightness, auto color-calibration sensor, 3.0 GHz Core 2 Extreme quad core processor, up to 8GB DDR3 RAM, 1GB NVIDIA Quadro FX 3700M graphics and dual HDD Bays configurable in RAID 0 or RAID 1. The whole package starts at $3,000, but with options like BD-ROM and SSD you can expect to pay a lot more. More pictures and press release.
Axolute Sink
September 9, 2008
It looks like an illusion, but don’t be fooled by the Axolute sink. Unlike traditional sinks, the Axolute uses Horizontal Integrated Siphon Technology, that drains water horizontally, instead of vertically. With the convince of no drain pipe, it is the ultimate in minimalist designs. It can either be left free standing or fitted over a vanity. The sink is available in stainless steel, or white, with a variety of trims to match your personal style. [via]
2009 Yamaha R1
September 8, 2008
Today Yamaha unveiled their long awaited 2009 YZF-R1. I must say I am happy to see the under-tail exhaust and the turn signals not mounted to the mirrors (like so many manufacturers are doing nowadays). The new R1 features a ton of new technologies originally pioneered in MotoGP. New for 2009 is the D-MODE variable throttle control function, which manages the power and throttle response. The YZF-R1 will be available January 2009 in 4 different color options starting at $12,390.
*UPDATE: The 2009 YZF-R1 puts out 180bhp at 12,500rpm and 85lb/ft of torque at 10,000rpm.* Read the press release and see more pictures.
Bubble Fogger Machine
September 6, 2008
Do you have your Halloween costume picked out yet? You better start thinking about it! Halloween is right around the corner, so why not stock up on all the gear you need to scare the crap out of little kids. …Ok so The Bubble Fog Machine ($50) might not be scary, but it will add some great ambiance to your haunted house. It blows the fog into bubbles resulting in bubbles that look like they are straight out of Alice in Wonderland. Stay tuned, we teamed up with SpiritHalloween.com to bring you more Halloween products.
Rovio Wi-Fi Robot
September 5, 2008
Rovio is a robotic webcam with Wi-Fi which can be controlled from anywhere that has an internet connection. Its three wheels allow it to move in any direction, and the robotic arm allows the webcam to look up an down. The best part is the NorthStar software which allows you to create waypoints so Rovio can navigate automatically. Rovio also has a feature where it can return to its dock and charge with the push of a button. Available September 26th for $300. See it from another angle.
Kensington Wireless USB Docking Station
September 4, 2008
Are you sick of always having to plug-in and un-plug all your USB devices, monitor, and speakers every time you take your laptop somewhere? Now with Kensington’s Wireless USB Docking Station you wont have to. The Docking Station features; Five USB ports, Audio out, and DVI! All of this is connected via Wireless USB, as long as you are within the 15 foot range. Wireless USB adapters now readily available so expect to see more devices like this pop up.
