A Canadian farmer named Joe has built a basement that costs him almost 7 years…That’s really a long time, but why? The answer lies in the fact that the basement was finished using merely R/C tractors and trucks. You see, these toy vehicles are so mini-sized that they surely would take some time…
Hey, what’s that up in the sky? Is it a superman? Not really, as it is RcSuperhero flying mechanism indeed. Measuring 78-inches tall and weighing just 3.3 pounds, the RcSuperhero looks very eye-catching in the sky, making it one of the most-wanted gifts this year. So would you like one too?
Well, seemingly there’re no excuses for a messy room anymore, because the dustbin can now walk to you if you’re just too lazy to walk to throw the rubbish… By operating the garbage can with a remote control, you could get it at hand immediately, and that’s so sweet!
Over one hundred years ago, the Wright brothers invented a practical flying machine that allows humans to fly like birds, and today Jarnos Smeets from Netherlands has created a Human Birdwings that makes us not only fly like birds, but look more like them. These wings seem interesting, composing of an HTC Wildfire S, a Wii remote and something else to be controlled by a person’s waving of his arms as if to fly. But currently the project is still under experiment, requiring further development to turn them into real wings that can help human to fly.
Time to enjoy a totally different way of photography! Dubbed “Mmi”, the screenless camera can interface with your smartphones to take photos or shoot videos. It comes with a built-in kickstand, an insertable suction cup and magnetic connector, thus you can mount it on a tripod, on the window or other places to get it ready for use. Via an app on cellphones, you can then remotely control the camera, adjust the shooting settings, and conveniently upload your photos or videos to the web.
Scientists from Osaka University applied the augmented reality technology into real life and developed this wearable “Parasitic Humanoid” system that allows people to directly guide the hands of others even at a far-away distance. The guidance system is composed of three parts, including a head-mounted display, a Panasonic laptop and an HD camera. Although its set-up is really simple, the function it finally features is quite powerful, and you may check out the video below to see the system’s performance.
Nest is a new thermostat put forward by Tony Fadell, who used to work in Apple Inc. and brought us with the iPod. Designed to be a smart thermostat that can learn about your schedule of changing the temperature and thus makes temperature adjustments based on that, the Nest comes with a stylish metal body, a touchscreen as well as a rolling wheel controller. It features a energy-saving modes like Auto-Away™ and Energy History too, so as to help the consumers reduce down their electricity consumption.
The “Sphero” is the world’s first robotic ball that can be controlled by an iPhone or Android device. It comes with a semi-opaque white look, along with an inductive charger to reenergize it. The users simply need to load down certain free apps for the ball, open the Bluetooth of their iPhones, and then they can control the ball to accomplish certain tasks. Planned to be sold in December for about $130, the “Sphero” can now be ordered on its official website. Go and check for more information if you’re interested.
USB devices? Not exactly, it is actually a design that allows data transfer between two computers connected to the Internet. It consists of two USB parts for two separate computers. When you plug them to two computers, files and folders will then be exchanged between the two computers. Especially, the 256-bit AES encryption guarantees a secure connection so that you can always keep your data safe. [Read the rest of this entry...]
The great development of technology has made everything possible. After we come with typewriters, cellphones, computers, etc, we now meet this Kiss Transmission Device. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Already fed up with remote-controlled aircrafts? Have a try with the Air Swimmers then. They’re balloon fishes that can swim in the air—filled with helium and controlled by a remoter. As the Air Swimmers are lightweight and recommended only for indoor use, they’ll be quite suitable for the kids to play with. Here you’ll see two molds, a flying shark and a flying clown fish, and both of them will be available on July 2011 at a retail of $39.99. [Read the rest of this entry...]
The multifunctional remote wireless system, or more exactly the Remote Wireless Meat Thermometer with LED Flashlight, is a clever and smart gadget especially designed for BBQ fanciers. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Considering that most parents nowadays are shuttling back and forth between various workplaces, it’s really difficult for them to spare time to accompany their kids, not to say giving them a warm hug each night. But luckily, the distance between kids and parents may be effectively shortened, since the Mixed Reality Lab has come up with the Huggy Pajama, a device that enables the parents and children to embrace each other remotely. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Please use the lights YOU NEED—Well, we’re required to save power energy from time to time, but how? I mean, we truly can control how often we use the lights, but we couldn’t decide how much energy we’re using since every bulb is designed to illuminate the whole room with certain light intensity. Except the ‘EcoBulb’ designed by Seokjae Rhee!!! It is an adjustable bulb that comes with six distinct sections, each of which could be remotely controlled to change their brightness and lighting directions. As a result, ‘EcoBulb’ will merely illuminate those needed parts of the room with required light. That’s really an amazingly clever idea to save energy and I love it! [Read the rest of this entry...]
Check this out. It’s a luggage locator, coming with a remote control, which ensures you pick out your luggage from many suitcases, even if they look like the same as yours. So after a long flight, the most beautiful voice will come to you, “Hey, I’m over here!” even if your bag is 45 feet away. Of course, you may prerecord other messages as you like. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Maybe the ‘Tread Way Mobility’ comes in a way like this. One day, when the designer went to his workplace which was not far away enough for him to take a taxi while really cost certain minutes, he had a flash of intuition —— to create a winglet. Equipped with an engine and a speeder, the ‘Tread Way Mobility’ is controlled by a remote. As it covers 10 miles an hour, such a device would be a nice choice to people who work nearby their houses.
Video after the break. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Want to be a Hollywood star, like Robert Downey Jr., Eva Longoria, Angelina Jolie, or even Marlon Brando? No longer need to wait, and your dream will come true only if you own this machine. It consists of a remote controller, a camera, and a green screen.
How to use it:
For our gathering, cheers! But wait, what’s wrong with my beer? OMG, it’s actually a beer can-shaped USB humidifier…Wow, still cool! [Read the rest of this entry...]
Computer, firstly invented for military application, now has become an indispensable article to almost everyone like you and me. But, we gradually find notebooks not that convenient as we couldn’t use it freely with the embedded mouse after years of using a mobile mouse. So what about a detachable mouse? That’s just the main concept of the so-called free mouse. Wirelessly and effectively, the new product can be used as either a mobile mouse or an embedded one, all depending on your choice. Besides, when you turn on the shortcut key on side, the mouse then works as a remote controller that allows you to check emails or open the browsers. No extra charger, the free mouse could be charged automatically when you put it onto the computer.
While it probably won’t be attracting to kids, the popcorn player looks just like the thing to make an afternoon game seem quite fun! The six-quart bowl, featuring holders for beverages and napkins, can contain as much popcorn as you need. Also, the basket and spoon on both sides allow you to play with popcorn through a remote control.
Measuring 1.96 feet long and weighing 8.2 pounds, the remote control chum-dumping boat is not a toy but a new creation designed to dump about 4.5 pounds chum into narrow places through a remote control of 984 feet or so. Equipped with a sonar sensor, the boat can be used to search for fish under water and transmit the information back through the LCD display. But those are not enough, because the boat also allows you to get more fish in the night with a LED light.
Good news for paraplegic people! To ensure you an easy reach to anything you want on the shelf, Dana Yichye Shwachman has created the adjustable shelf that comprises a remote control. With this shelf, you could not only make full use of your wall, but also avoid sudden hurts by too many items on the floor.
If the spectacular total eclipse on July 22nd hasn’t satisfied your curiosity to astronomy, then you must need the eclipse LED light. Remotely controlled, the LED light offers five different modes, depending on your mood.
I’m just what I am! The electronic devices called “Used as Read” now allow us to figure out each of them, because these devices are made in the same shapes of the English words that they are named. For example, the radio spells out its name “radio”, the remote controllers spell out the word “remote”, “light” stands for lamps, and “music” shows us music players, etc.
It is the Swiss Army knife in the CD player field. Except to play Discs, cassettes, CDs, the all-in-one player, from Japan, is also a CD/cassette recorder and a synthesized stereo tuner. Woo, though it’s a complicated device, you can easily handle it just with a remote controller, so convenient! But we have to wait for it until July 30 (price: $750), be patient!
If you cannot find your car, I mean you are not sure where it is rather than lose it, then you will need this indicator. It is actually a remote holographic projector. You can active you the indicator by pressing the button to get romantic fireworks. Although it is not real, you can easily find your car. [Read the rest of this entry...]
With this new TV stand whose height is adjustable via remote control, your Wii gaming experience gonna be better. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Johnny Churg Lee from Cynergy Labs created this system in 8 days. He uses the Wiimote as a camera to detecting the hand motion wearing IR gloves. You could control your computer just like using Microsoft Surface, but all the process is based on remote controlling. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Just press a button on the wireless remote control, the premium latex mattress as well as the slated frame will appear in from of you. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Holding a control like this, you have a more convenient while running. [Read the rest of this entry...]
This skateboard could make your riding easily, because of its built-in motor. In addition, you could adjust the speed via remote controller. [Read the rest of this entry...]
The LP-XL40 has an “ultra-short-focus lens” that can project the equivalent of an 80-inch screen from just 3.15 inches away, so that you can just mount it on the top of the screen. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Different from standard ceiling fan, this Enigma Fan has only one slice. It comes with a halogen light and could be controlled via remote. [Read the rest of this entry...]
