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We take the Universal Serial Bus or as we know it the USB for granted these days and yet during the mid nineties when it was being developed as a standardized connection for peripherals, who could have known then how popular it would become and what uses we would think up for it. In this Top Five, we are going to be looking at some interesting and different devices that all have one thing in common, the USB. Keeping coffee hot USB style Working in a busy office will often mean that as soon as you sit down with a nice hot cup of coffee, the phone will start ringing or the demanding boss will want something done like yesterday! Whatever the situation this handy USB powered device will keep your coffee hot for longer, ensuring that caffeine hit is delivered even though it may be a little later than you first anticipated. These are the specs for the USB powered cup warmer; USB-powered hot plate Fits cups and slim mugs Temperature of hot drinks can be maintained at 40 degrees after an hour Includes DC to USB Cable Powered via USB from your PC or Mac Low voltage (5V) … Continue reading →

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We are now at that time of the year where all of those good intentions from the New Year start to fade and soon if we are not careful, we would end up unfit, unhealthy and unable to wear those stylish summer clothes at the back of the wardrobe. So in this Top Five we aim to relaunch your fitness campaign for 2012 with some inspirational ideas and some interesting kit to help you achieve your fitness goals for the year and beyond. Long distance swimming in a small pool Here is a ten foot long pool, but when using all of the equipment that comes with it a swimmer is able to swim for miles if they so wish, but without actually moving at all. This pool comes with a bracket and harness that fits around the swimmers waist, it holds them stationary while they go through their swimming actions. It is a great idea for training, keeping fit and building up strength after an illness etc. These are the features on the interesting swimming treadmill device; Requiring no special tools, plumbing, or electrical work for installation, the 4 1/2′-high pool can be filled with 1,500 gallons of fresh, … Continue reading →

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So, if you are planning to by a gift or card online for that special person in your life, then now is the time to act, because with a week to go this could be your last chance to find something completely different and special. In this Top Five, we are looking at items that would not normally be found in card or gift stores. This is a chance to come up with something completely different and memorable for your love, but hurry this day only comes around once a year! Valentine’s Day cards in code These Valentine’s Day cards are simple and yet very effective for anyone that knows a little of coding! The card measures 5.5 inches by 4.25 inches, comes with an envelope and is blank inside, so there is none of that soppy business either. Here are the details on this cool and yet very simple card for Valentine’s Day; This tender greeting card is letterpress printed with the HTML code that displays a heart character (♥) in your web browser. Cards are blank inside, so what you do with your heart is completely up to you. Priced at $4 of $16 for five cards if … Continue reading →

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Where would we be in the kitchen and in the production of food without technology? Well it is not worth thinking about, because technology and innovation has transformed the way that cook and what types of food we can eat. Which brings us nicely to this Top Five where we are going to be looking at ideas that push cooking and food to the extremes of what we already know. It is fun and delicious too, most of the time! This toaster has it all Normally a toaster can be pretty boring, it makes toast and that is just about it. However, this is the 50′s toaster and griddle, the clue is in the griddle part here! For you will able to not only make some nice fresh toast, but also at the same time come up with a full breakfast too and to me this sounds like heaven! Here are the features and details on the toaster that cooks breakfast; The 50s Breakfast Toaster & Griddle is a fun and convenient way to make a variety of quick and delicious meals. The unit has two slots for toasting bread, buns, bagels and more. Grill pancakes, sausages, patties or eggs … Continue reading →

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Its February already and that means Valentine’s Day, which must not be forgotten! However, why stick to tradition when there are some cool gadgets around that offer the right sentiment, but is not what everyone else is giving their loved ones. In this Top Five, we have some interesting ideas for you to look at and they are far from being traditional to offer the love of your life something to remember. These beans have a message This is a cool idea that will last a lot longer than a box of chocolates. They are actual bean pods but they have messages one side and smiley faces on the other, you can even buy extra “Love Beans” for around $3! This is a complete kit, so assembly and water is required, but the result is something very special indeed. These are the details on the cool Beanstalk Message Beans; Magically grows beans with a smiley face on one side and ‘Beanstalk’ engraved on the other No soil, no watering, and no effort needed Odourless, colourful and re-usable water beads: add water and they grow to 200 times their size Specially designed Pod incubates the plant and allows condensation inside to … Continue reading →

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Cameras have been around for a very long time and as such have changed over the years to point where the industry today is totally different from what it was a few decades ago, you only have to look at Kodak to realise that! However, despite the changes and developments this is a growth sector. In this Top Five, we are going to be looking at some of the more interesting cameras and camcorders on the market today. It is safe to say that we will be taking a further look at the industry again, some day. The Polaroid instant camera is back This is your chance to get your hands on a cool classic from the late 70′s and early 80′s, it’s a Polaroid camera that instantly dispenses a photo that develops in hand right before your eyes thanks to type 600 instant film pack. This is style classic and will amaze your work colleagues and friends when you dig this out. The only downside is the cost of the film at around $25 a pop for eight photos. These are the details on the Reconditioned Classic Polaroid Camera; Digital cameras? Pah! Who needs ‘em? Oh alright, that argument … Continue reading →

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When it comes to sport, there are those who are considered to be a natural and then there are those who have to keep working to achieve a decent level of expertise. Therefore, at this level, we would tend to focus on the enjoyment of the sport and with practice; there will be some improvement too. In this Top Five, we are looking at the devices that have been designed to improve your game, whatever it is and without taking it too seriously as to take the enjoyment out of it. Why wait until the nineteenth hole This is something for those golfers who feel that their round is more like a walk in the country rather than a sport. It is a standard golf bag but with a difference as it will hold up to six cans and it comes with a handy re-usable gel pack that will keep the contents cold for hours. Here is the product description for the Smuggler Soft-Sided Cooler; The Smuggler is a soft-sided cooler that fits easily inside your golf bag and holds up to six cans of your favourite beverage. Includes re-usable gel packs to keep your cans cold for hours. Priced at … Continue reading →

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Technology and innovation is nothing new to the medical profession in fact we probably would not be living as long as we are these days without such innovations. However, as technology becomes more available we are finding that such equipment is now becoming available at a price that is easily affordable. In this Top Five we are going to be looking at some of the more interesting and innovative ideas that can heal, monitor and warn people on their health status. CardioDefender system from Everist Genomics Imagine combining an easy to use ECG system with a Smartphone and the result would mean that the user and their physician would be able to monitor the rhythm of the heart without the patient actually having to visit the hospital. Well this is what the CardioDefender system promises and it has already been approved by the FDA. Here are just some details from Everist Genomics on the CardioDefender system; A heart arrhythmia (also called dysrhythmia) is an irregular or abnormal heartbeat. Heart rhythm problems (heart arrhythmias) occur when the electrical impulses in your heart that coordinates your heartbeats do not work properly, causing your heart to beat too fast, too slow or irregularly.  … Continue reading →

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Normally when it comes to spy stuff, we would normally think of kid’s toys or expensive kit used by government organisations. But that is not the case today; because this technology has become so cheap to make that it is rolling out into all walks life. For some people this may seem an infringement on privacy, whereas for others to them they are protecting themselves or their property. In this Pen with built in spy camera There are so many uses for a pen like this, such as catching people doing things wrong or better still catching your work colleagues doing something really funny, imagine that ending up on YouTube! The cool thing about this pen is that it actually works as pen too, but inside there is 4 GB of video storage. These are the details for the clever Pen Spy Cam; The Spy Pen Cam brings out the covert operative in you, and can sit in your pocket while taking full-colour video at 640 x 480 resolutions. Able to be used as a real black-ink pen, the versatile device can record over an hour of video in WMA format. The Spy Cam video camera pen runs for up … Continue reading →

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Sometimes we get a chance to cover a few categories in one hit and this time is no exception because we have food, fun, tech and drink, but these gadgets all have one thing in common and that is they are still useful. Therefore, in this Top Five, we are looking at food and drink, but it turns out that these gadgets have so much more to offer than just a practical use, check them out and see for yourself. The floating BBQ is cool Who would have thought that a floating grill would be so cool, but this is the Floating Flamer and it really does turn the world of cooking upside down in so many ways. Where do we start? Well first of all there are two versions, one open top, while the other has a cover for that extra smoked flavour and we have to suppose protection from large waves or birds. These are almost ready to be shipped, so we have not details on availability yet, but we cannot wait. These are the details on the Floating Flamer BBQ; What’s better than your toes in the sand, swimsuits, sun, and a cold drink in your hand? … Continue reading →

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