Gadget - HoLiC

Meowlingual - Translate the meows of your cat

2008-01-03T10:48:00.001-08:00

Ever wondered what your cat is trying to tell you? A Japanese company hopes to solve this conundrum with a new toy that seeks to interpret your pet's meows.

Following Takeda Co's successful launch of Bowlingual - which does the same thing for dogs - Meowlingual is due to be rolled out in November.

A palm-sized electronic console is held next to the cat in question, and an interpretation of its cries and purrs is displayed on the screen.

Meowlingual translates the cat's emotion into phrases such as "I can't stand it," according to the Associated Press, although exact wording has not been decided.

The device will be priced at 8,800 yen (about $74), less than the 14,800 yen charged for Bowlingual.

Takara has sold about 300,000 of the dog-translation devices in the last six months and plans to launch a English-language version in the US in August.

Bowlingual claims to be able to interpret about 200 phrases or words - grouped in six different emotional categories: fun, frustration, menace, sorrow, demand and self-expression.

Source : BBC News

Go to meowlingual resources

Do you know what Shoe Pure is?

2007-07-27T11:21:00.000-07:00

Shoe Pure is a device that allows you to dry out the fresh sweat from your footwear with warm air before it dries naturally and is absorbed by the shoe.

No more smelly sneakers and feet!

Source : pure-life
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USBCell Rechargeable USB Batteries Review

2007-06-25T14:03:00.000-07:00

Hot tip : Free emergency power (a must see video)

2007-06-13T13:59:00.000-07:00

This is super! Now, you can charge your devices without the need of electricity!

How to make your own gadget : Cellular USB power charger

2007-06-11T21:33:00.000-07:00

This is a gadget that you can make on your own easily and it's very practical because you can charge your mobile without the need of a powerline.

Watch the video. It's very descriptive!

Sleeptracker ultimate wakeup watch

2007-04-30T13:35:00.000-07:00

I have never seen something like this before in my life. This is one super gadget! Found it at sleeptracker.com and Sleeptracker is it's name.

This gadget monitors your body and continuously looks for your best possible waking times. SLEEPTRACKER® wakes you up at just the right moment - during a window of time that YOU set. Imagine not feeling tired in the morning and getting a few extra minutes out of your day. Now it's possible with SLEEPTRACKER®.

Worn like an everyday watch, SLEEPTRACKER® is ideal for anyone who wants to wake up alert and ready to start the day, such as frequent travelers across time zones, business people looking for an extra edge, students with fluctuating schedules, or busy moms who need to wake up easily.

Time magazine included it in it's "Most Amazing Inventions for 2005" list.

Check it out!

Special chopstick add-on

2007-03-09T12:21:00.000-08:00

This is another japanese smart invention i received by email.

If you are ever in need to eat your dinner at a reasonable temperature, this is your chance!

I believe that some japanese inventor will make an upgrade of the fans to work with forks.

Butter spread gadget

2007-03-09T12:20:00.000-08:00

I have never seen this in my life. A glue-like gadget to add more flavor to your bread. It looks safe enough to be carried in a pocket without messing things up.

This image was received by email.

Special running nose gadget

2007-03-09T12:14:00.000-08:00

A few days ago i received a powerpoint presentation, full of inventions made in japan. I don't have the slightest idea who the inventor is but i thought i'd shared with all of you.

The inventor's imagination is unlimited.

If you have catched a cold and you have a running nose (specially in the beginning of a cold) and you search desparately for a piece of paper and could never find one then why not carry it like a hat?

The ultimate running nose gadget is here. See for yourselves.

I wouldn't go out like this lady did but if in private, i could use one of these gadgets.

The upgrade of this gadget will be a pair of trousers with a pocket and a pack of handkerchiefs in it :-)

Solar car battery recharger

2007-02-10T07:07:00.000-08:00

Ok, you are outdoors camping and your car battery discharges. Help is miles away and you need to recharge your battery in order to drive away. What will you do?
Intruducing Sunforce 50022 5 Watt Solar Battery Trickle Charger, the life saver device that every travelling maniac should have.
Sunforce 50022 features
* Maintenance free, easy installation
* Ultra bright blue LED bulb provides charging indication, built-in blocking diode protects battery discharge at night
* Use indoors and outdoors, completely weatherproof, temperature range: -40F to 176F
* Max output 5 Watts 350 Milli-amp hours
* Includes 4 pre-cut holes for easy installation, battery clamps and CLA adapter are included

A definite must have gadget for your car!

Coooolest iPod gadget for your car legacy audio

2007-02-10T06:13:00.000-08:00

If you are stuck with an old audio system installed in your car and you happen to be the owner of an iPod then this gadget is a must-have!
Its a brand new non-OEM. It allows you to play your ipod songs through car stereo.
Simply plug-in cassette tape to your car's in-dash cassette player and enjoy your ipod songs. It features a silent mechanism that reduces mechanical noise on the road.
The spring-loaded cassette head helps maintain contact with cassette player's head for clear sound.

Accutire - Digitally measure the air in your tires

2007-02-10T05:44:00.000-08:00

Ok, i admit it. I am a gadgetholic but have you ever seen something like this? With this little tool you can get the exact air pressure of your tires.

Product features include :

Programmable to allow recording of factory-recommended tire pressure for both front and rear tires

Reads 5-99 PSI in 0.5 pound units

Extra large, blue, backlit LCD screen for easy viewing

Features ergonomic "easy grip" shape

Comes with five-year manufacturer warranty

This product is ideal for those of you that

have speedy cars or motorcycles

do long distant travels with their vehicles.