Oh! Gizmo

By Andrew Liszewski

I wouldn’t exactly consider myself part of Diesel’s target demographic, but they’ve definitely won me over with this set of turntables & analog audio gear print bedding. I mean look at it, the pillow shams even line up to form a mixer between the two turntables. All I have to say is goodbye Hannibal, Murdock, Faceman and B.A. because Andrew has finally found some new bed sheets.

The Turntable bedding is part of the company’s ‘Diesel Lifestyle Home Textile Collection’ and is apparently available from Diesel retail stores, though I have no idea for how much.

[ Diesel Turntable & Audio Gear Bedding ] VIA [ Freshome ]

By Andrew Liszewski

It might look like nothing more than a Kleenex box-sized humidifier, but this Odor Remediator from Hammacher Schlemmer ($199.95) creates an odor-eliminating mist of microdroplets that are 100 times smaller and 1,000,000 times lighter than what you’d get from an aerosol can. That allows the microdroplets to remain airborne for up to 14 hours, giving them time to drift into every corner of a room, replacing unpleasant smells like smoke with slightly less unpleasant smells like pine, lavender-herb or citrus-mint.

[ Automatic Odor Remediator ] VIA [ bookofjoe ]

By Andrew Liszewski

Revealed at IFA last week the Samsung Furot II is yet another robot vacuum cleaner, but this one sounds like it could be a bit smarter than those already on the market. Not only does its built-in camera allow it to see and avoid obstacles, but a visionary mapping system also makes it aware of its location. So instead of cleaning your floors by randomly rolling around your home, it sounds like it can more efficiently map out your floor plan and even remember what areas have been cleaned and which haven’t. On a single charge it will happily (assuming it comes equipped with emotions) clean away for about 90 minutes, but if it doesn’t get the job done it will simply pick up where it left off once it’s recharged. As for a release date or pricing info, unfortunately Samsung hasn’t announced that yet.

[ Samsung Hub - Furot II – Robot Vacuum Cleaner with integrated camera ] VIA [ Born Rich ]

By Andrew Liszewski

Every so often it’s nice to review a gadget that’s devoid of firmware updates, software installs, driver issues, DRM, rechargeable batteries and other headaches that prevent a device from just plain working right out of the box. So when I had the chance to review the Slice line of cutting products, I figured it would be a nice change of pace.

Now you might not think there’s much room for technology or innovation when it comes to hobby knives and vegetable peelers, but you’d be wrong. The Slice line of products actually use a zirconium oxide ceramic blade that’s considered to be the most durable substance on Earth, next to diamonds of course. So besides being considerably harder and sharper than the steel blade on your average knife, there’s a long list of other reasons why you’ll want to upgrade your own collection of cutting, slicing and peeling tools after you read my review.

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By David Ponce

A simple stainless steel creation by Scandinavian designer Maria Kivijärvi, the Cake Server could replace your current wedge-shaped cake cutter (or even more primitive knife) with this more elegant, purposeful and efficient utensil. It’s both cutter and prongs. Slice, squeeze, carry and release. The only issue we can see is if your horizontally challenged friends demand a larger piece. Or if you’re 20 people sharing slivers of cake.

Still, it’s smart and we like it. It’s made by Magisso and costs €60.

Keep reading for a video and links.

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By Andrew Liszewski

It may not be as fancy or high-tech looking as a Dyson, but I like the idea behind this BucketVAC. The vacuum itself is basically a self-contained lid (weighing in at 7lbs) that attaches to any 5 gallon bucket, turning it into an easy-to-empty receptacle for either wet or dry waste. But who says you even have to empty it? What I like best is that once you’re done cleaning up a mess you can simply put a lid on the bucket and label it ‘5 gallons of gummy worms’ or ‘5 gallons of ice cream’ and I suspect someone else will happen along and get rid of the bucket for you. Genius!

The BucketVAC isn’t available for sale just yet, but it’s expected to be released sometime in the 4th quarter of this year.

[ BucketVAC ] VIA [ The Red Ferret Journal ]

By David Ponce

If you’ve got 44″ square free space somewhere and are able to lift 75 pounds, you can basically carry a one-person sauna around with you. The AromaSteam capsule can be assembled in about 10 minutes, will connect to a standard wall outlet and the steam will reach a temperature of 115-130 degrees F with a warm-up time of about 5-10 minutes. Just pour in some water (distilled preferably to avoid water spots) and you’re good to go. The unit is made of nonporous materials that do not promote the growth of mold or fungus.

That kind of convenience doesn’t exactly come cheap, with the device retailing for $2,375.

[ Product Page ] VIA [ ChipChick ]

By David Ponce

You gotta think we’ve achieved some new kind of sophistication as a species when you see a product like this. It’s quite simply some toilet paper that’s been treated with heaven knows what chemical in order to glow in the dark. Perfect for power outages as the website says. Also perfect for contaminating your posterior with glow-in-the-dark afterwipe.

It appears as though you can only purchase in bulk at £5 per 72-roll carton, with a minimum of 6 cartons. Oh, and they’re out of stock until September 30th.

[ Product Page ] VIA [ Geekologie ]

By Andrew Liszewski

When you’re hacking away at your face with a sharp razor I’d suggest staying focused on the task at hand, but if you’d prefer to multitask and be more productive in the mornings, this shower mirror with a built-in weather station will kill a few birds. The 7-inch mirror has a special fog-free coating so it won’t ever steam up, and it’s accompanied by a high-contrast LCD display which provides updated weather info like current temp, humidity and the day’s forecast thanks to a wireless sensor that can be located up to 100 meters away. $49.98 from Taylor Gifts.

[ Weather Station Shower Mirror ] VIA [ 7Gadgets ]