Saturday, April 16, 2016

Retro iPhone Case

Retro iPhone Case

Retro iPhone Case

We remember the very first time we saw a cell phone. It was summer sleepover camp and we were in the backwoods of Maine, far from civilization. (Or it least it seemed that way!) On the first day of camp, the adults were going over all the important details, including that if we had an emergency and needed to call for an ambulance Mr. Jones had a mobile phone. And sure enough, he lifted this... brick of a device. Our eyes were like dinner plates. This was a phone. A MOBILE PHONE. Whoa. If you'd like to relive the days of having the ultimate status symbol, slip your iPhone into this chunky, brick-like case. It's not going to fit in your pocket or your purse, but if your backpack or briefcase is big enough, you might have some luck. Don't worry, though, the Retro iPhone case still allows you to access all of your 21st-century features. We're definitely picking up one of these to use at 80s costume parties. Product Specifications Turn your iPhone into one of the first mobile phones Combines the iconic look of an 80s "brick" handset with the specs of your iPhone Big and sturdy: protects against bumps and scratches Stands up on its own, vertical or horizontal Great novelty gift, gag gift, or costume accessory Compatible with iPhone 3GS, 4, and 4S


Friday, April 15, 2016

Steampunk Pocketwatch

"Solar Turbine" Steampunk Pocketwatch

"I say, good sir. Do you have the time?" Looking up through his monocle from The Clockwork Daily, the young inventor replied, "I beg your pardon?" "The time," replied his dapper interruptor. He nervously adjusted his top hat, the brim of which rubbed against his dark green welder's goggles. "Do you have the time?" The inventor folded his newspaper, and retrieved his fob-watch from his velvet-lined vest pocket. He snapped the magnetic clasp open and read the slowly spinning dial. "The temporal decay index reads approximately seven-and-thirty." He closed the fob watch with an audible click and added, "Good day to you sir." Confused, the man stammered, "...temporal...decay...?" "- I said good day!" Features Steampunk style fob watch Great for steampunk cosplay, or just plain telling the time Spinning inset metal plate with a brass finish invokes a turbine feel English pewter casing with copper wire accents Quartz movement Includes gift box and soft velvet bag


Thursday, April 14, 2016

SoundRacer Street Racing Engine Simulator

SoundRacer Street Racing Engine Simulator

SoundRacer Street Racing Engine Simulator

We grew up with Matchbox cars, driving tiny muscle cars across the bumpy terrain of our bedroom floors. Vroom vroom! Screeeeeeeeee! Vroom! We dreamed of the day when we would get our driver's license and be able to have our own V8 engine. Alas, the car we got was the one our parents had tired of, so Mom & Dad got the cool car while we got a hand-me-down with no AC.

And now, we're too "responsible" for a sports car. That money went into a minivan to tote the kids to soccer practice or the dogs to agility competitions. But we still dream of turning the key in the ignition and hearing the thrilling sound of a powerful sports car engine.

With SoundRacer, we can have the best of both worlds. Plug SoundRacer into your cigarette lighter and it will transform your car's boring engine sounds into the sweet roar of a much sexier car. Every action you take will affect SoundRacer: accelerate, decelerate, shift, cruise, or idle and SoundRacer will produce the appropriate sound.

How does this magic work? After an initial calibration and a little fine tuning, the SoundRacer senses your engine's RPM by detecting the voltage increase in the cigarette lighter. It then produces the equivalent RPM sounds from a Shelby Mustang engine via your car stereo system. SoundRacer works great on most makes and models, but just to be sure, you can check the compatibility list here.

Product Specifications
•Makes your boring car sound like it has a Shelby Mustang V8 engine
•Plug the SoundRacer into your cigarette lighter
•Easy to calibrate and fine tune to work with your car
•SoundRacer detects the RPM of your car using the voltage increase in the cigarette
lighter and plays the appropriate sounds via your car stereo. •Works on most makes and models, but you can check the compatibility list here.
•Note: SoundRacer does not work on hybrid or electric cars (yet).


Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Amoeba Dual Purpose Digital Microscope

Amoeba Dual Purpose Digital Microscope

Amoeba Dual Purpose Digital Microscope

As wee geeks, we loved our science classes. Science was always fun and hands-on and related to the things we interacted with in our daily lives. Getting to play with the microscopes fell in the category of Best. Day. Ever. Using a microscope was like looking into a different world. We saw things that we didn't even knew existed - like amoebas!

But we couldn't take the microscope home. And we had to share it with our lab partner, a kid with a purple spot on his left nostril, a clear sign of his grape-scented marker huffing habit. If only we had a microscope at home: we could have been studying science every night and every weekend.

This dual purpose microscope is perfect for the home scientist. It features high powered specimen slide viewing and lower power to get a closer look at stamps, coins, and other small objects. You can even detach Amoeba’s tube for convenient handheld digital viewing of large objects. Need to snap a picture or video of your findings? With its built in 1.3 MP digital camera, Amoeba can easily capture photos or video and upload to your computer to save, send and share with anyone.

Product Specifications
•Dual purpose microscope for home science projects ◦High powered specimen slide viewing
◦Low power for viewing stamps, currency, and more

•Detach Amoeba's tube for handheld viewing of large objects
•Built-in 1.3 MP digital camera, upload photos or video to your computer
•Power: 10x, 60x, 200x
•Top and bottom LED illumination
•82 mm (3.2") diameter plain stage
•Coarse focus with dual knobs
•USB 2.0 cable
•ULead photo software for Windows OS
•Plug & Play with Windows and most Macs
•Includes 8 prepared slides, 4 blank slides, tweezers, needle probe, eyedropper


Tuesday, April 12, 2016

NeuroSky Mindwave Mobile

NeuroSky Mindwave Mobile

NeuroSky Mindwave Mobile

Kill with your brain

Just kidding! Using the NeuroSky Mindwave Mobile will not give you the supersoldier powers of River Tam, but it is crazy fun. Mindwave Mobile is the world's least expensive research-grade EEG headset available. It interfaces with mobile devices (iOS and Android) and your desktop computer and can be used to play a variety of games, brain trainers, and educational apps. It's the ultimate introduction into the world of brain-computer interface. Can you control a game with only the power of your mind?

Mindwave Mobile is compatible with Apple iOS products, including iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad as well as Android phones and tablets. It will also work great with your Mac or PC and includes 5 bonus apps for desktop: Brainwave Visualizer, Man.Up, ZombiePop, Meditation Journal, and the MindWave Tutorial.

Product Specifications
•A great introduction to brain-computer interface
•Works with iOS and Android mobile devices as well as Mac & PC
•Headset safely measures and outputs the EGG power spectrums, eSense meters
(attention/meditation), and eye blinks
•Grounds via an ear clip; sensor arm rests on the forehead above the eye (FP1 position)
•5 bonus apps for PC/Mac are included: Brainwave Visualizer, Man.Up, ZombiePop, Meditation Journal, and the MindWave Tutorial.
•MindWave Mobile ◦Uses the TGAM1 module
◦Automatic wireless pairing
◦Single AAA Battery
◦8-hours battery run time
◦Bluetooth v3.0 Class 2 (10 meters range). Bluetooth dongle not included.
◦Static Headset ID (headsets have a unique ID for pairing purposes)
◦iOS and Android support
•Measures ◦Raw-Brainwaves
◦Processing and output of EEG power spectrums (Alpha, Beta, etc.)
◦Processing and output of NeuroSky proprietary eSense meter for Attention, Meditation, and other future meters
◦EEG/ECG signal quality analysis (can be used to detect poor contact and whether the device is off the head)
•Physical ◦Weight: 90g
◦Sensor arm up: height: 225mm x width: 155mm x depth: 92mm
◦Sensor Arm down: height: 225mm x width: 155mm x depth: 165mm
•Bluetooth ◦BT Version: 3.0
◦BT Output Power: Class 2
◦BT Minimum Voltage: 1.0V
◦BT Range: 10m range
◦BT Power Consumption: 80mA (when connected and transmitting)
◦Low Battery Indicator 1.1V
◦UART(Serial): VCC, GNC, TX, RX
◦UART Baudrate: 57,600 Baud
•Separate additional iOS and Android Apps are available through their respective App Store.


Monday, April 11, 2016

iFrogz Boost Near-Field Audio Speaker

iFrogz Boost Near-Field Audio Speaker

iFrogz Boost Near-Field Audio Speaker

No wires, no pairing, no problem!

Need to amp the volume on your device? The iFrogz Boost NearField Audio™ speaker is the simplest solution ever. Just put nearly any smartphone or digital media device on top of the Boost with the external speakers playing and the Boost magically amplifies the sound. It just works. No wires. No Bluetooth. No Synching. No problem. An auxiliary line-in jack is provided for devices without external speakers.

Many have asked if the Boost has a hidden microphone to pull this off. Nope. The Boost uses patent pending NearFA™ technology that actually syncs the audio signal from inside your device before pumping it out the two high-quality 2W x 2RMS speakers. Your tunes are then boosted with room filling sound.

The Boost gives up to 15 hours of play time when powered by three AA batteries - or can be powered by a Micro USB cord (sold separately). When on battery power, it can remain in Standby mode for up to 6 months.

Features and Specs
•Boosts your device's volume with no wires or pairing
•Requires AA batteries or USB Power connection
•Works with most media devices - iPhone and Android!
•The Boost gives up to 15 hours of play time when powered by three AA batteries - or can be powered by a simple micro-USB cord
•Can stay in Standby mode for up to 6 months on battery power


Sunday, April 10, 2016

UV Monkey

UV Monkey

UV Monkey

Before we went into space ourselves we first sent a few monkeys up there as a test. You know, check it out, see how it feels, bring back a detailed report and let us know how it worked out. These "brave" monkeys flew a number of missions to investigate the various biological effects of going into space, so we would have a better idea of what humans might experience. This small keyring gadget is like your own personal space monkey. The UV Monkey will assist you by checking UV levels so that you know when to charge solar devices - and when to protect your skin. Once exposed to sunlight, the center will change to different shades of purple to indicate increasing levels of UV light (darker means higher level of UV). The UV Monkey can indicate 4 different ranges of the UV Index (Index 1-2, Index 3-5, Index 6-8, Index 9-11).