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Monsieur Robotic Bartender Frees You Up to Enjoy the Party

Admit it; you are just a bit jealous of your friends Kegerator. Just imagine how they will feel when you introduce them to your Monsieur, a robotic bartender that can mix any cocktail, anytime with just the touch of a button. Right out of the box, the Monsieur Robotic Bartender can mix up to three hundred different cocktails and pour up to one-hundred fifty drinks by selecting your favorite drink from an elegantly designed interface setting the strength from light to, "boss" and touching the panel to order. The system uses airtight and dishwasher safe canisters that hold ingredients available at any liquor or grocery store, or, can use the [...]

Petcube for Happy Furry Friends when Away From Home

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) Getting a webcam so you can check in on your furry friends while you are at work or on vacation lets you see them, but if you want to interact with them, you will probably want to get a Petcube. Petcube lets you talk, listen and even interact with your pet when you are away from home. The small aluminum case design can be placed anywhere, even mounted on a wall, however you will probably want to choose somewhere higher and with a good view of an open room. One of the big draws to [...]

Tie Internet Connections Together with a Multipath Router

I have never really stopped and thought about how many different ways I connect to the Internet until I discovered a new product from Multipath Networks that ties all those internet connectivity options together. The Multipath Router is a new way to connect to the Internet that ties together up to four different internet connectivity options like 3G, 4G, cable and DSL. It works like any other router would and will automatically configure each pathway to the Internet that you connect. Setting up the router is very simple, just connect your primary internet connection and any cell phones you have to the device and do some basic configuration through a [...]

BreathAcoustics Headset for Improved Health and Performance

Slow down and breathe. You have heard it before, and when life gets a little crazy or when you are pushing yourself athletically, one of the most important functions of living, breathing, sometimes is overlooked. BreathResearch has a new idea, and it is listening to you breathe for relaxation and a better you. BreathAcoustics is a multi-function and fully adjustable headset with the primary goal of listening to and analyzing your breathing patterns promoting better performance, health and relaxation. The device works with a combination of sensors. On the arm of the headset is a microphone that listens to you breathe, counting the number of inhales, exhales and pauses. Just [...]

FlameStower is Portable Power from Any Open Flame

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) Mobile devices have forever changed the backcountry camping experience, and with the new FlameStower, happy campers all over the wild will be able to keep those devices charged. FlameStower is a portable and lightweight USB charging system bringing you a backcountry charging option for your phone, GPS, LED light or any portable device. It works by converting the thermal energy of a campfire or stove into usable power by heating a blade on one end and using water reservoir cooling the other end creating a thermal difference that generates power. The amount of power generated [...]

Auranova Offers Ladies a Stylish Bluetooth Headset Option

There really is nothing sexy or comfortable about a Bluetooth headset for your phone hanging in your ear. A new approach from Too Much Innovation, or TMI, is making the Bluetooth headset a fashion accessory for the ladies that is not only stylish but also extremely functional. The Auranova works like any other Bluetooth headset only disguised as a fashionable necklace for women. The necklace has two cords, one for supporting and centering the pendant and another that has a 2.5mm jack on one end and a hidden earpiece on the other. When a call is received, the necklace has a build-in vibration module on the back of the neck [...]

Speak Twenty-Five Languages Instantly with Sigmo

Imagine your employer just sprung a business trip on you or maybe you want to surprise your spouse with a trip to a foreign country. You might have time to learn a few phrases, hiring a translator is not economical, walking around with a book is not going to work and there is never a Babel fish tank around when you need one. A better option would be to grab a Sigmo. Sigmo is a small device that acts like a smartphone headset only this device can translate between twenty-five languages, breaking down barriers to foreign travel. It uses Bluetooth to communicate with your Android or iOS device using an [...]

Structure Sensor Captures 3D Reality Scans on Your iPad

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) Capturing a photo of a room or object is great if you just want to convey a visual representation. If you want to model, measure or explore in virtual reality, you need a spatial computing solution and a new product from Occipital is bringing that technology to your mobile device. The Structure Sensor is a clip-on 3D vision system for the iPad that quickly captures real objects in digital form. It works by emitting infrared light from LEDs to create a uniform pattern of invisible light and then captures that pattern, sending the data through [...]

Hammerhead is Sleek and Simple Bicycle Navigation

Check It Out or Buy on Amazon (Paid Link) There have been several attempts at bicycle navigation systems primarily focusing on the helmet and heads-up displays. Hammerhead is taking a different route, making bicycle navigation simple and even sharable. Hammerhead is a sleek device for bicycle navigation that simplifies directions while keeping your eyes on the road. The device uses bright RGB LED lighting that can be seen under any lighting condition. With the app, riders program their route and navigation information from their smart phone GPS is sent to the Hammerhead through Bluetooth during the ride. The center light array shows distance to [...]