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There isn’t much to be said about a frying pan. These amazing utensils, responsible for some of the most delectable food all over the world, are in themselves, pretty boring! How do you make something as mundane as a frying pan something everyone would want to buy, irrespective of if they even need a new one? You play to everyone’s greatest weakness of course, themselves! Studio DizaynDepo designed the packaging for their brand new frying pan with the words SCOVO – “Best cook” right on it. Now who doesn’t like a bit of flattery! The package is made out of a material that imitates a mirror, so that you can see your reflection on the surface. If that isn’t enough to convince you to buy the pan, maybe making you feel like royalty will. Besides the gratifying title, they have also put in a little crown graphic on the package. This is positioned in a way that it sits on your head when you look at yourself in the mirror-like label.

How often do you use your iPad to watch shows and videos? I’m guessing every minute of your free time is dedicated to the iPad. How much of that time is comfortably spent sans aching hands? Tablift is the perfect companion for the iPad and ergonimically perfect too. The tablift was designed to hold the iPad in a stable and optimal viewing position regardless of the unevenness of the wonderfully cushy surface you are resting on like your bed or couch. Whether you’re sitting, reclining or lying down you can enjoy a movie or read a book on your iPad without having to balance it or hold it. The tablift comes with 4 adjustable legs that stand stable on any soft surface.

The Rinser Toothbrush made by Scott Amron is a simple idea and it not
only rules a lot of hearts, mind but also fresh mouths as it
features a specially shaped tunnel and spout that redirects the flow
of water and creates a fountain when placed under the tap. When
streaming tap water falls into that scoop, it spurts up and out of
the spout, generating a fountain that the user can swallow from.
It’s a similar concept to this fountain brush from 2007, but that that
one was never really available and the prototypes were $1,750 but the
new one is now available on Amron on presale for $22.

Logitech has just announced a new Wireless Solar Keyboard K760, which also happens to be the sequel to the Solar Keyboard K750 for PCs. The K760, which is a wireless keyboard is specially, designed for Mac. The key feature of this upgraded Keyboard is Bluetooth connectivity with easy-switching capability. Thus, it can is you can pair multiple devices such as a Mac, iPad, or iPhone — and quickly switch among them with the push of a button without having to reconnect

Fujitsu and NTT DoCoMo have taken the wraps off their latest sensational prototype at its 2012 Wireless Japan expo showing off a feature that can easily be dubbed as a never before conceptualized concept: a transparent dual-sided OLED touch screen Smartphone. The transparent, barely there touchscreen can be controlled from the front or rear of the phone. One could access the phone from the rear for selecting an icon or pulling down the notifications bar. The only setback that we see with the prototype is the 2.4 inch OLED screen which way too small for the specialized feature of the phone. If Fujitsu wants to market its phone well, they should be incorporating at least a 4-4.5” screen which would only make it more enjoyable for users.

The fight for the supreme gadgets often comes down to who can make the smallest, fastest, slimmest or any other “-est”. The latest entrant into the competition is Gigabyte with their newly launched X11, the 11.6-inch Notebook which is supposedly the lightest notebook in the world! At a measly 975g, it certainly lives up to its claim! This ultra light weight is made possible by a body made up of carbon fiber. On the specs side, the X11 seems to an unspecified Intel Ivy Bridge CPU and a HM77 chipset. It comes with 128GB SSD, 4GB of RAM, and the low-power Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. Another awesome feature of this Ultrabook is the way that it handles the heat. In a system inspired by supercar exhausts, X11 notebook sports a dual air vent design and incorporates the use of aluminum to keep it cool. Other features include Wi-Fi, 1 USB 2.0 and a second 3.0 port, a 1.3MP built-in webcam and a MicroSD card slot.

We have to admit, there are a lot of advantages to introducing modern technology as learning tools. The only problem is that toddlers and infants cannot be trusted with delicate gadgets. That is why, the Vinci Tab, ‘the learning tablet’ for children was such a boon; and now the team at Vinci is ready with their second installment, the Vinci Tab II. The biggest addition to the new version of the tablet is Wi-Fi connectivity, which was lacking in the first. The tablet is big and sturdy so that no amount of rough usage by toddlers and infants will bring any harm to it. It features a 7-inch display with 800 x 480 pixels resolution, a 3MP camera, 1.2GHz Cortex A8 processor, 8GB of internal storage, a MicroSD card slot. This Android running tablet comes equipped with three different levels of ‘premium educational applications’, and a few free interactive storybooks and animated music videos. It can run for 8 hours once fully charged.

Father’s Day is right around the corner, so its the time of the year when you’re all out on gift options for your choosy dad. This problem is instantly sorted, when you take a look at this super-cool R2-D2 USB Flash Drive Cufflinks. The Star Wars droid look-alike have a total of 4GB space to accommodate files, photos or any other data. These cufflinks are officially licensed and silver plated with enamel, so you know the stuff is real.

The idea of remotely controlling your oven was already introduced by an Android App launched for the Samsung Zipel Oven. This concept is improvised further with the iTotal Control range cooker that has its own SIM card and phone number. AGA’s latest kitchen-oriented offering has three ovens to which a simple text message sent, can initiate and control them. It even confirms back to you via SMS whether your commands are executed or not. The cooker is connecting to the web via Wi-Fi as well, wherein an on-screen emulation of its control panel is displayed on either your computer’s web browser or AGA’s iOS and Android Apps.

The Kuru-Kuru Nabe or self-stirring saucepan is an invention that nobody had the need to conceive. Really! However, the invention by a humble Japanese dentist took off, as if it always had to exist. The “Round-Round Pot” named Kuru-Kuru Nabe in Japan is the brainchild of Hideki Watanabe of south-west Japan, who invented the saucepan after experimenting with dental plaster at his surgery. He noticed that sculpting the inside surface of the pot into a spiral design changes how the contents of the pot heat up in several different ways. The advantages are many, so to speak. The spiral sides direct the flow in a circular fashion, creating the self-stirring effect. This makes the heating process more efficient, and has the potential for saving energy. This circular motion also means that the foam or skin forms in the center, making it easier to skim any residue off the top during cooking.

Remember the days when a snuggle with your sweetheart meant running around frantically looking for a CD, plugging in and setting up your audio system. Sounds exhausting! Imagine if just at the perfect moment during the date – you just finished your second bottle of wine and slyly got your hand around her – the most romantic number starts playing! Slick right? The Trophy Cuddler Audio Sofa makes sure you never have to move from your couch to create any sort of mood! It is equipped with an iPod dock and a built-in speaker system. The iPod Dock is at one end of the arm rest while the built-in subwoofer is located at the other side of the seat. Besides, this hi-tech sofa also supports USB and Bluetooth. You can also use your SD card to listen to any additional songs you might have stored away. Like all other docks, even this one charges your iPod when plugged in.

When Apple is so smart, it could easily have gone a mile longer to give us a remote that can be used to control all iOS devices. However, since Apple hasn’t addressed our woes, Satechi has come to the rescue with this wonderful Bluetooth multimedia remote, that may not be as sleek as Apple’s hardware, but it definitely copes up for that with a range of features that can raise it to a status of a smart remote. The Bluetooth Multimedia remote is complete with a mute button, a camera shutter release and a duplicate home button so one can activate Siri from a distance.

The fixation with the iPhone has gone, so over the top that all idevices want to be it. There’s yet another device that’s here to beat the heat. The iPhone shaped USB Mini Air Conditioner Cooling Fan is made to resemble an iPhone just that it’s a lot thicker and heavier. This USB Air Conditioner has been designed with Apple lovers in mind. It comes with a strap for easy carrying and it bears all the icons on the face too!

The Cuckoo Pebble watch may not be as smart as the iWatch 2, but it definitely boasts of features that make it apt for the 21st century. I agree, it doesn’t have super cool looks and is rather mundane looking, however, it manages to be a regular waterproof analog watch with a few modern twists. It is named after the Cuckoo clock and has the ability to connect to your iPhone using low-powered Bluetooth 4 which allows it to last for an year on a coin-cell very much like a real watch. You can also configure various notifications such as email, alarms, incoming calls, low phone battery, incoming chat or text message, all through the iPhone app.

Analogue filmmaking is an art in itself, one that is garnering a lot of fans in the recent years. In a first for Lomography, they have teamed up with movie platform MUBI to produce the limited edition replica of the LomoKino: the LomoKino MUBI Edition. Mubi is a leader in online cinema and community for all those who love it! This clone is quite similar to the already popular hand-crank analogue camera in terms of specs. The limited-edition comes in a plain white case with a series of colorful dots across its back and even features the signature of 2010 Palme D’Or winner Apichatpong Weerasethakul. The Thai independent film director has made quite a name for himself by shooting an entire movie – Ashes – using the LomoKino. Hence, every Mubi edition camera comes with a scene from the same movie. Other benefits of the limited-edition include a free one month subscription to MUBI.