The Cool Leaf Keyboard - - Physical Keys Replaced with a Capacitative Touch Panel (Must See Video)

If you’ve ever watched Star Trek, you’ve no doubt noticed that their keyboards and such are all flat surfaces. This helps give it the futuristic look that we have come to appreciate over the years. With tablets, we can simulate that same look, for certain applications. However, if you’re looking for an actual keyboard like this, you’ve only got one option: the Cool Leaf keyboard.

This special keyboard uses a capacitative touch panel in place of physical keys. This is the same technologies used in many tablets and touchscreen phones. It also makes use of haptic feedback technology, which makes it vibrate slightly when a key is touched, so you know when a key has been pressed. I can’t say how useful it would be to actually type on, as opposed to a regular keyboard. On the bright side, it is much easier to clean, as it takes just a wipe to do so. The $320 price is enough to make sure that most people will happily stick to their trust old keyboards.

Conserve Socket: Eco-friendly Gadget With Timer to Prevent Wastage of Energy

These days it’s not uncommon for a person to carry at least one gadget with them at all times. Sometimes you’ll carry more than one, depending on your needs. In order for these devices to keep pace with you, they need to be charged for a few hours. But how often do you charge them for the exact amount of time necessary? Well, when you leave them on the charger for hours after they’ve received a full charge, you’re wasting electricity. How do you prevent this? By getting a wall outlet that cuts off power after a certain amount of time.

The Conserve Socket is a simple eco-friendly gadget that ensures you waste as little power as necessary when charging your gadgets. On the side you’ll find a switch that reads 30 minutes, 3 hours and 6 hours. Just set it to the appropriate time, and plug in your gadget. Once the timer is up, the socket will cut power to your device. This can also be used for other home electronics, such as lights, fans, heaters and more. Saving electricity doesn’t come at a high price, as this device will only set you back $10.

iPhone Photo Printer - - Crystal-clear Printouts Direct from Your iPhone

Seeing as the quality of photos that come out of newer smartphones are pretty decent, it makes pretty good sense that we use them to take a good portion of our photos. Holidays, birthdays, and special events have all amassed in photo form onto your device, and unless printed, will stay there forever. Sure, you can transfer photos to your computer and turn out some copies, but wouldn’t it be easier if there were a printer just for your phone?

The iPhone Photo Printer has a $159.99 price tag, but prints out crystal-clear 300 dpi resolution photos. The vibrant colors you will find in these photos are thanks to some patented paper that has yellow, magenta, and cyan dye crystals embedded within it. Each purchase is accompanied with a pack of paper that will give you about a dozen prints that are smudge-, tear-, and fade-proof, as well as water resistant. For those of you that own an Android-powered device, you will be happy to know that this will play nice with your phone as well.

Dolce Gusto Fontana: Futuristic Way to Enjoy a Cup of Coffee with Pre-infused Capsules of Different Blends

Days have gone when a lot of labour of grinding and dishing has to be done for just a single cup of coffee. Now the time is to enjoy a cup of coffee in a futuristic way with Dolce Gusto Fontana.   

This futuristic espresso maker is another addition to the Nescafe family, and offers yummy combinations from pre-infused capsules. Choose your cappuccino, mocha, americano or hot chocolate, slip in the satchet, and with the flick of the button your hot, roasted brew is ready. 

Where the technology behind this device is not essentially unique compared to competing products, the industrial design of it is quite aesthetically interesting. The coffee machine has been molded to the shape of a C and seems to beam down your delicious bean drink. The Dolce Gusto Fontana comes in black, white and red, serving up both efficiency and attractiveness.

Celluon EvoMouse: New Generation of Computer Mouse - - Laser Beam Mousemat Which Reacts to Your Finger Movements (Video)

The Celluon EvoMouse is a rather clever little gadget that does away with the need for a mouse and replaces it with a laser beam mousemat which reacts to your finger movements. Just point at the desk (or other flat surface) with your finger and the beam will transfer your movements onto the screen as cursor actions. Pretty neat.

It hooks up to the computer via Bluetooth or USB port and responds to double clicks, drag/drop, multitouch zoom & rotate and the other usual mousey activities. Could be very neat for those with RSI problems too, we guess. And what about handwriting recognition and signatures etc? There’s no official word on pricing, but I seem to remember seeing a target retail of between $70 and $90.00.

 With the evoMouse, your finger is your pointer and there is no more pushing around a physical mouse. The evoMouse works on nearly any flat surface and requires very little space. It tracks effortlessly to your comfortable and natural movements. With the evoMouse, you can perform common mouse operations using only your fingers. You can control the cursor, click and select, double-click, right-click and drag with basic hand gestures. The evoMouse also features multi-touch functionality including scroll, rotate, zoom, forward and back. The evoMouse can even be used for handwriting recognition with your finger or a pen.

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VSP-1 Noise Generator Created by Yamaha - - Help You Keep Your Discussion Secret

There is a time and a place for everything; except eavesdropping. We’ve all done it once or twice, and most of the time just by mistake, as we’re not listening to music or busy at the time. In some professions, the possibility of being overheard needs to be eliminated, as you could lose your job over it. Places such as pharmacies and hospitals have to adhere to the principle of patient confidentiality, but can’t always promise the confidential part if they’re overheard.

Yamaha has created the VSP-1 Noise Generator to make all possibility for someone to listen in disappear. This little white box will play sounds such as a babbling river, forest, or “urban clutter” noises to overshadow what you’re saying for anyone who might be on the other side of the door. They’re a little bit pricey at $1200, but if you’re not willing to pay the price, you could always just use your inside voice.

Solar Pool Skimmer - - Help You Out Skim and Clean Your Swimming Pool

Seeing that it’s still really cold outside, my mind is on the summer months. Of course, the warmer months aren’t all fun and games. Instead of bundling up, you’re trying to stay cool. One great way to do so is by taking a dip in the pool, should you have one at your disposal. The downside of having a pool in your yard is all of the upkeep. Every day you have to skim it, then vacuum it rather often as well. Wouldn’t it be great to have a gadget that would do some of the work for you?

This Solar Pool Skimmer might not eliminate all of your pool-related work, but it will certainly help. As the name implies, the device is a pool skimmer that gets its power from the sun’s rays. The great thing is that the device doesn’t need to be charged, since it’s not only going to function while the sun is up, but it will keep going for a few hours after the sun goes down. Also, since you’re skimming the water all of the time (instead of just once or twice a day), you’re actually going to catch more of the debris before it sinks to the bottom, giving you less to vacuum up later. Of course, being lazy doesn’t come cheap. This contraption will set you back a full $500. At least you have a few months to save up before you’ll be able to use it.

CellBlaster UV Cell Phone Sanitizer - - Kills 99.9% of Harmful Germs, Viruses, and Bacteria From Your Mobile Phone

There can never be enough cleaning supplies in the world to keep up with how many germs there are. One of the biggest things that I hate touching on a consistent basis but have to is my phone. I know that may sound strange, but there are times in the day where I can run to the bathroom before washing my hands to touch my phone. Even though I might come out of the bathroom with more germs than I went in with just by touching the faucet.

Thankfully there are other germaphobes out there that feel my pain, and have created the CellBlaster UV Cell Phone Sanitizer. This device looks like a tin-foil lined makeup compact, but will bathe your phone in short wave ultraviolet light that is supposed to kill 99.9% of the germs, viruses, and bacteria that are lurking around on your mobile. It only takes 30 seconds, and even has a small gap to let you charge your phone whilst cleaning it. Multitasking is a beautiful thing. There isn’t a price on this bad boy just yet, but I’m going to keep my eyes peeled for it.

Hello Kitty Watch Phone: Multi-functional Little Gadget for Your Little Ones

This Hello Kitty Watch Phone may not impress the Breitling brigade, but it should bring a smile to the face of anyone who feels the need to liven up their wrist fashion a little. It’s a flip phone too, which makes it even more delicious to use when a call comes in. All you need is a purring ring tone and you’re set. 

Quad band, Bluetooth, MP3, 1.3 megapixel camera, FM radio, microSD slot and games. What more could you ask for $83.98?

  Special kitty wristwatch cell phone, the watchband can be removed built-in 1.3MP camera, support FM, Bluetooth support T-flash card up to 2GB

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Automower 305 From Husqvarna - - Robotic Grass Mower to Ease You Up in This Autumn

We are still on the last bit of winter, but soon will come the time to keep up with your yard. Though we don’t mind the exercise, (or sometimes we do) mowing the yard can be quite the task if it’s insanely hot outside.

Husqvarna is known for their lawn and garden care product, but their newest offer makes the future of robots doing all out work a reality. I’ve seen robots that sweep floors, and clean windows, but now we have the Automower 305 which lifts the burden of mowing the land manually. Though it only runs about 35 centimeters a second, and can only go for about 40 minutes, this little guy is sure to help cut your mowing time in half. Though it can cover 500 meters of grass for you, it’ll cost $2000, and likely routine cleaning to keep it in optimal condition.

SonarLocID Keyboard From Key Source International - - Techie Security for Your Workstation (Video)

Even those who use public computers will occasionally forget to log off, but with the SonarLocID Keyboard hooked up to shared PC terminals, you won’t have to worry about classified information getting into the wrong hands.

Engineered by Key Source International, the SonarLocID Keyboard uses inaudible sound waves to sense the presence of fingertips typing. Once the user has removed himself from the workstation with enough distance, the techie security accessory will prompt the log-in screen to protect your session.

Transformers-themed 3D Glasses: A Product From Teaming Up Hasbro and Real-D

The next movie for Transformers is due to come out on July 1st, but the 3D effect never seems to get you involved enough in the movie. Until now.

Hasbro has teamed up with Real-D to produce Transformers-themed 3D glasses that will help you experience the supposed final movie of this series in a whole new way. You can show up to the theater on opening night as Optimus Prime or Bumble Bee for only $9.99. Apparently they don’t want anyone to cheer for the Decepticons. The masks are supposed to hit retail stores in May, so you shouldn’t have to worry about scrambling to get a pair, as you’ll have two months. These glasses will work with any other 3D movies that you watch, but after you watch the movie, it’ll like end up in a shadowbox on your wall as a souvenir.

H2O Shower Power Radio: Draws Power from Water to Let You Enjoy Music While Taking a Bath

If you enjoy listening to music in the shower, you have a few options. One is to put a radio of some sort out by the sink. That’s good and all, but you don’t have the ability to adjust the volume or change stations. There are ones that you can stick in the shower, but you have to deal with batteries, since you obviously don’t want to run a power cord into a place full of water. Neither is a perfect solution, which is why the H2O Shower Power Radio was brought into existence.

This shower radio is rather unique, in that it’s not just waterproof, but it actually draws power from the water you’re already using. It hooks into your existing line water line, and generates power from the flowing water. It even stores up energy so that the radio doesn’t cut out once your shower is over. The biggest downside is that you’ll need to likely do away with your existing shower head. That’s alright though, as for the $56 price, they include one for you. 

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SteriShoe Shoe Sanitizer: Kills the Bacteria And Fungi Inside Your Shoe With UV Light

Shoes can be smelly. I mean, they’re on your feet for eight or more hours per day, so it’s only natural that they develop an odor. There are already many different ways to combat the smell, but here’s a new one. The SteriShoe Shoe Sanitizer actually blasts the insides of your sneakers with UV light in order to kill the bacteria and fungi that can cause an unpleasant stench.

The device is shaped like the inside of most common footwear, and is inserted into each shoe for a short time. The UV light is then activated and kills anything living on the inside. As a measure of safety, the light will shut off immediately when removed from the shoe, so as not to do any damage to your body. At $130, this certainly isn’t the cheapest way to clean your shoes, but it might just be the most effective.

Smart Pot To Go: Amazing Coffee-maker - - The Other Name of Your Coffee on The Go!

There are those of us that travel so much that we have to take everything (including the kitchen sink) on the road with us. A couple hours of a commute everyday and one skipped cup of coffee can really determine how your day will go. The Smart Pot To Go is the perfect way to keep you happy and toasty on a long drive. You can reheat meals, coffee; make cocoa, and whatever else you want to heat in this thing.

By plugging it into the cigarette lighter and flipping a switch, you could even boil water in minutes. If you have a long car ride and crappy or no heat, this may be your only savior as you could make hot drinks endlessly. Or if you have kids on a long trip and want them to sleep, warm milk is now attainable on the road. It has a 20-ounce capacity and is likely one of the coolest things I’ve ever heard of.

iControlPad: A Real Physical Game pad For Your iPhone - - Bluetooth-enabled Pad Adds Physical Buttons to Your iPhone

There are a ton of iPhone games out there, but most of them have really annoying controls that are on the screen. I personally hate playing a game where I have to have my fingers on the screen because I can’t see most of the time. Bulky fingers and a small surface area are not fun. Needless to say, I’m pretty excited for the iControlPad which will hook up to any phone via Bluetooth which adds physical buttons to the iPhone and other devices.

It looks like a little bit of a mash-up from different gaming controllers, but it has four buttons, a D-pad, and two joysticks. You phone will slip into the top of the control pad, and is held in place with adjustable slides. This does work best with jailbroken iPhones, but can still work on keyboard mode. This runs on a 1500mAh battery and charges via USB. These will be up for grabs this month for about $75.

Leica's New Range of Digital Cameras: Look Expert With Your Ordinary Talent of Photography

I remember, in the golden days of my childhood, my uncle had a Yashica camera; which required manual focussing and lot of other manual settings to have a good result out of it. 

But in the modern world of technology; gone are the days when the excellence of a picture depended upon the ability of the photographer. These days a lot depends upon the quality of the camera. Whatever be the decade, Leica has always brought out excellent cameras. 

1.      Leica V-Lux 20:  It takes great pictures without being too complex to use. The 12.1 megapixel camera has HD movie recording and GPS tagging abilities as well. Priced at $699. 

2.      Leica D Lux 5: This is a daily use camera can capture extremely typical images. As compared to the other cameras in this class, it has edge in terms of faster lens and zoom, with practical range of focal lengths, plus memory saving and 720-pixel HD video features. 

3.      Leica M9: Quite contrary to Leica D Lux 5, it’s not a daily use camera. It happens to be world’s first model with a 24 by 36 sensor, making it very special of digital rangefinder cameras. Compatible with almost all existing M lenses, this camera comes with a price tag of $6,995.

SoundBite: An Interesting Technology for Hearing Impairment - - Already Cleared by FDA

Most of us are blessed to have good hearing in both of our ears. However, for those that aren’t so fortunate, there are obstacles to overcome. Thankfully in this day and age, we have a lot of different technologies to help accomplish this. One of the more interesting ones I’ve seen is this gadget called the SoundBite.

This is for people who have issues hearing out of one of their ears. One part of the device is worn around the ear, while the other is attached to the rear molars on the same side of the head. Yes, molars as in teeth. The sound waves picked up at the ear are transmitted to the small mouthpiece, which are converted into vibrations. These move through the teeth and bones, only to be picked up by the inner ear, which translates them into sound. Pretty nifty, huh? These have just been awarded FDA clearance, which means we might be seeing these on the market sometime in the not-too-distant future.

Nokia Bicycle Charger: Attachable to Your Bicycle to Charge Your Phone

Dynamo is a simple device that can be applied to many things depending on your imagination. Nokia has used this technology for charging its phones. Yes the Nokia Bicycle Charger can be attached to your cycle to charge your phone. This dynamo converts the pedal power to the charge on your phone. The minimum speed required for the dynamo to work is 4mph, while the maximum is 31mph.

The people at Nokia have calculated that a 10 minute bike ride will generate charge for a talktime of upto 28 minutes or 37 hours of standby charge. This unique charger will work as a standard charger (AC-3) at speeds of 12kph or more. This kit contains Nokia Bicycle Charger (DC-14), Nokia Phone Holder for Bicycle (CR-124) and a Bottle Dynamo. The Nokia Phone Holder comes with a cover, which will keep your phone in place and also project it from dust and moisture.

 The holder and the dynamo can be installed in the bicycle with simple wires, nuts and bolts. Needless to say, this device is eco-friendly and saves your electricity bill too. It can be purchased through the Nokia UK online shop for £25, as well as the Nokia online stores of Italy, Spain, France, Germany and a few other countries. It is also available on Mobile Fun and some other online retailers.

GSI Outdoor Espresso Machine - - Especially For Those Who Love Espresso and Outing Equally

Those who crave espresso while camping outdoors will be happy to know that the GSI Outdoor Espresso Machine is here to give your caffeine fix.

The GSI Outdoor Espresso Machine is a lightweight aluminum coffee maker that provides espresso even in the remotest areas. Simply fill the base with water, fill the filter funnel, screw the top and base together, place it on a heating source and voila! You’ll have espresso in no time. It’s the perfect camping accessory that will satisfy caffeine addicts.