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JVC Kaboom adds a guitar input, dares you to get the band back together originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Gareth]

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FastMac U-Socket now shipping out to the world, making it a better place originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Jan 2011 21:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acac outletAcOutletfastmacfastmac u-socketfastmac usocketFastmacU-socketFastmacUsocketoutletpowerpower outletpower socketPowerOutletPowerSocketsocketusbusb powerUsbPowerMon, 17 Jan 2011 21:31:00 EST<![CDATA[LG's solar hybrid AC unit probably won't do much to cool your power bill]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/lgs-solar-hybrid-ac-unit-probably-wont-do-much-to-cool-your-po/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/lgs-solar-hybrid-ac-unit-probably-wont-do-much-to-cool-your-po/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/lgs-solar-hybrid-ac-unit-probably-wont-do-much-to-cool-your-po/#commentsLG's solar hybrid AC unit probably won't do much to cool your power bill Air conditioning that's 90 percent more efficient? Pshaw. How about solar air conditioning that powers itself on the sunniest days? That's a lovely concept, and rather sadly LG's solar hybrid air conditioner is not its realization. This PV-toting central unit is said to generate up to 70 watts of power per hour under what we're assuming would be ideally sunny conditions. Meanwhile, residential central AC units suck down more than 2,000 watts when running -- which they would probably be doing during those ideally sunny conditions. In other words, this panel is a step in the right direction, but a very, very tiny one. LG isn't indicating how much that step will cost you, but we're inclined to think it won't be cheap.

LG's solar hybrid AC unit probably won't do much to cool your power bill originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Jun 2010 10:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acair conditioningAirConditioningenvironmentgreenlg solar hybrid air conditionerLgSolarHybridAirConditionerphotovoltaicsolarsolar hybrid air conditionersolar powerSolarHybridAirConditionerSolarPowerMon, 21 Jun 2010 10:38:00 EST<![CDATA[FastMac U-Socket delayed due to safety redesign, now going for $20]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/22/fastmac-u-socket-delayed-due-to-safety-redesign-now-going-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/22/fastmac-u-socket-delayed-due-to-safety-redesign-now-going-for/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/22/fastmac-u-socket-delayed-due-to-safety-redesign-now-going-for/#comments And here you were thinking this thing had vanished into the never-ending Lairs of Vaporwareville. Lucky for you, the gents and gals over at FastMac have been hard at work caving to the also never-ending list of demands from the UL and various other safety agencies. That means that the utterly brilliant U-Socket is indeed still on track for mass production, but it'll be slightly redesigned and stacked with a few bonus features by the time it hits the market. According to an update sent out to loyal pre-orderers (which can be seen in full after the break), the USB sockets have been relocated as a compliance measure, but now, they're of the SuperSpeed variety. Each one is also capable of 10W power (read: iPad-friendly) and it also smokes the EPA's Energy Star requirements. The modifications have pushed the expected ship date back to October, and the original $9.95 price has been bumped up to $19.95 -- though the company is quick to point out that each one is made in the US of A, and those who got in early will have their orders honored. An extra Hamilton for USB 3.0 and 10W charging? We're still as sold as ever.

[Thanks, Brian]

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FastMac U-Socket delayed due to safety redesign, now going for $20 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 May 2010 10:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>acac outletAcOutletdelaydelayeddelaysenergyFastMacFastMac USocketFastmacUsocketoutletpowerpower outletsafetysocketsuperspeed usbSuperspeedUsbtruepowerTruePower U-SocketTruepowerU-socketu-socketususbusb 3.0usb chargerusb outletUsb3.0UsbChargerUsbOutletUSocketSat, 22 May 2010 10:49:00 EST<![CDATA[$10 USB power outlet leaves no plug behind]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/05/10-usb-power-outlet-leaves-no-plug-behind/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/05/10-usb-power-outlet-leaves-no-plug-behind/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/05/10-usb-power-outlet-leaves-no-plug-behind/#comments Don't freak out or anything. But all that time you spent building a DIY in-wall USB charger may have been for naught. Of course, you've gained a useful learning experience and potentially gotten a lesson in the dangers of electricity, but you could have simply ordered this TruPower UCS outlet from FastMac, which packs the same two USB charging ports as the DIY outlet, along with two standard power outlets for your other power-hungry devices. Best of all, it only costs the same ten bucks that the DIY option would have set you back, but it looks like it won't start shipping until sometime early next year.

$10 USB power outlet leaves no plug behind originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 Dec 2009 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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And here you were thinking Mercedes-Benz's Attention Assist system was the thing in driver alertness aides. In a rather odd, nearly jocose press release, Nissan has revived our faith in corporate R&D with the glorious introduction of the Forest AC. In short, this new air conditioning system "systematically controls cabin temperature, ventilation, aroma and humidity to create an optimal interior environment." Still bewildered? It means that the system can tap into an array of sensors in order to find out exactly what environment is best for your current state of mind, and if it needs to, it'll blast your nostrils with gusts of fresh forest in order to increase alertness while keeping stress levels down. The zaniest part of all, however, isn't the idea of using various aromas to keep one's attention; it's the fact that this system is actually scheduled for installation on a vehicle (the Fuga) that'll ship this fiscal year in Japan.

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Nissan's Forest AC blows wild scents through your ride, keeps you alert originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're not even going to front -- some seriously bizarre air conditioning-related gizmos have emerged from the great nation of Japan. The latest concoction to deal with heat wave side effects actually has nothing to do with keeping folks cool; rather, AOKI's deodorant suits are designed to keep businessmen suffering from Hyperhidrosis adequately fresh. Most of the details are lost in (machine) translation, but all you need to know is that these outfits "suck out the smell of sweat using a silver ion." Yeah, that's totally worth the ¥61,950 ($575) asking price.

[Via CrunchGear, image courtesy of ListVerse]

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AOKI's deodorizing suits keep you so fresh, so clean (clean) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 15:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Trust us, Texas isn't the only place on the verge of melting right now, but this solution to solving one's automotive AC problems is the perfect marriage of tawdry and frugal. As you can clearly see in the photo above, a University of Houston graduate student opted to retrofit a home air-conditioner into his vehicle rather than coughing up $1,200 to have it repaired the right way, and while we've no idea how much he spent on the unit itself, the wiring, or the additional gas thanks to the added drag, we have a sneaking suspicion that this mod was about more than dollars and cents. Click on through for a few more photos, but please refrain from trying this on your own ride, cool?

[Via Wired]

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Grad student bolts air-conditioner onto car to beat Texas heat originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Aug 2007 20:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Via The Raw Feed]

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Perspiring man electrocuted by his PC originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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For the seasoned traveler who just can't leave their home country without bringing along their dear pet, Komfort Pets is out to make your animal's trip much more bearable. The firm's climate-controlled carrier not only cools Fido off when the ambient temperature reaches 72-degrees Fahrenheit, but also utilizes its patent-pending technology to heat things up if the outside air temperature dips below 65-degrees. The crate is said to be suitable for non-climate-controlled garages, and could be equally useful in homes, cars, boats, or RVs. Currently, a 19-inch x 13-inch x 16-inch rendition is available for $399, and while this one is only meant to hold creatures up to 12.5-pounds, larger carriers are slated for release later this year.

[Via BookOfJoe]

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[Via MedLaunches]

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Entrak's ventilationVest cools you down, ensures public humiliation originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Jul 2007 01:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Vidanti chooses Intellon to offer HD IPTV via Powerline originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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