Wattson monitors your energy consumption

March 30, 2009

With energy bills constantly rising, Wattson wireless power monitor will monitor our energy consumption.

Features

  • sleek, contemporary, clean lines
  • offers immediate feedback concerning your energy consumption levels
  • communicates wirelessly with a sensor
  • highly portable
  • coloured mood light that changes colour according to present consumption levels
  • digital display that seemingly hovers on the upper surface of the unit providing instantaneous feedback
  • able to offer a historical record of your electricity usage

The Wattson operates in two modes, the first offering immediate feedback as to you current, real-time power consumption and the second offering a continuously calculated prediction of your yearly electricity bills based on current usage – the idea being that, armed with up –to-the-minute information concerning your present consumption levels should help you put in place behaviour modifications with the results being immediately apparent.

A great gadget for the home that’s certain to prove quite an eye opener concerning your use of energy, the Wattson Wireless Electricity Monitor retails for around £150 (approximately $201 / €269 at the time of writing).

Alien-like Speakers

March 24, 2009

These all-in-one speakers by Erick Sakal are actually a multifunctional dock-enabled system with modern wireless capabilities.

The concept is extremely mind-boggling to the eyes, introducing multi-functionality without taking up precious space that is very much appreciated in this day and age. A subwoofer is integrated into the center quite discreetly, while a couple of side tweeters and a prime speaker on top rounds off the list of features in addition to Bluetooth connectivity for a truly wireless lifestyle. No final word on pricing has been given yet.

STC Wireless Router Vase

November 28, 2008

Saudi Arabia-based telecommunications company STC have designed a wireless internet router that can also be used to hold flowers.Yes, you can fill it up with water and place actual flowers in it. And from the looks of it, this router doesn’t have that large a footprint. “The STC Router successfully bridges the gap between lifestyle and technology with it’s flower vase functionality,” say the designers.

Features:

  • Elegant look
  • Wireless internet
  • Voice over IP
  • Land line telephone
  • Wired DSL

Logitech Z-500 Wireless Speakers

November 28, 2008

Logitech recently brought out its Z-500 speakers that help clear the clutter by providing wireless enhanced audio.

Features:
High-performance wireless technology: Gives you the freedom to listen to your music from anywhere in your room—without cord clutter. Up to 10 m (33 feet) from your                     computer.
Premium acoustics: Balanced audio from compact speakers. Dual 5 cm (2-inch) Max-X™ high-excursion drivers deliver full, balanced audio, while 5 cm (2-inch) pressure drivers maximise bass response.
Stereo XL™ technology: Automatically optimises acoustic levels for full, rich sound.
USB connectivity: Listen to music from your PC with the included USB cable.
Auxiliary input: A 3.5 mm stereo jack provides connectivity for iPod and other MP3 players with the included cable.
Rechargeable battery: Gives you 12 hours of playing time on a single charge.
Plug-and-play connectivity: Gets you started fast, by eliminating the need to install software.
Protective travel case: Provides maximum portability, so you can safely put your speakers in your suitcase, backpack, or car.

Portable Medical Device-SmartPill

September 26, 2008

Smartpill is an ingestable , wireless capsule that measures pressure,  pH and temperature as it floats along intastainal tract. It passes on the data to the receiver worn by the patient. After the use the doctor can download the data from receiver to his PC and analyse the test results.

Gizmos like these are getting used in the mecical industry, which will definitely increase the standards to yet another height…