Deal Of The Day: 20% Off On PowerUp 3.0 Smartphone-Controlled Paper Airplane 2-Pack

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Man, they didn’t have toys this cool when I was a kid! The PowerUp 3.0 Smartphone-Controlled Paper Airplane 2-Pack is a tiny remote controlled paper airplane that you fly with your smartphone.

Get ready for less folding and more flying. This is a paper airplane like you’ve never flown before: crash-resistant, ultra-responsive to quick maneuvers, and controlled right from your smartphone or tablet. Looking for a great gift or just something to liven up your weekends? Look no further than this extremely flexible, and extremely fun paper aircraft.

– Easily control from your phone or tablet by tilting it to the right or left
– Ascend & descend w/ the throttle lever
– Fly freely within an 180-foot range of your device
– Quickly maneuver around objects w/ its precision turning
– Enjoy extremely flexible flight control

You’re of course looking at a paper airplane so you might think it’ll cost peanuts: it doesn’t. There’s a good amount of tech, after all. But instead of the normal $100, you’ll have to pay $79.99 after today’s rebate. Yes, that’s still a good chunk of change, but just think about how cool of a gift this would make for someone. And don’t forget that at this price, you’re getting two planes.

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With Opal, Nugget Ice At Home Is Possible

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Not all ice is created equal, and a lot of people are fans of nuggets. What’s that? It’s the kind of irregularly shaped ice pellets offered by some restaurant chains like Sonic. This ice is softer, easy to chew, and the increased surface area means your drinks will get cooled down faster and will absorb some of the flavour they’re immersed in. The Opal machine pictured above is able to make this kind of ice by the bucketloads, making it possible for you to have BBQs with fancy nugget ice any time you want. At full steam, Opal is able to make up to 24lbs of ice a day, in 3 lbs. batches. So how is this ice made?

Opal nugget ice is made by scraping the ice flakes off the inside of a chilled aluminum cylinder. The flakes are extruded through a round hole, compacting them into frozen nuggets of air and ice. Nugget ice is about 50% air by volume, and those tiny pinholes of air between the ice flakes are the secret to soft, chewable, flavorful ice.

Sounds pretty cool. Opal is back by GE Appliances, which means you’ll get a quality product for a fraction of the cost of regular nugget ice machines: the appliance is a $399 pledge on IndieGogo, with the campaign being almost 1,000% funded as of this writing. Clearly people have a hankering for this, so get yours before the price goes up to $499.

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Yo Dawg, We Heard You Like Watches, So We Put An Apple Watch On Your Fancy $9,000 Watch

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

So… it turns out that what was sorely lacking from your Apple Watch was… yet another watch. That’s right, you’re looking at the Nico Gerard Sunrise Pinnacle Watch, which uses the Apple’s overhyped timepiece as an accessory. In other words, it’s a $9,000 watch with a special band that attaches to your Apple Watch. Yes, yes, you’re reading this right: on the upper part of your wrist, you are to see the Sunrise Pinnacle watch face, and on the underside of your wrist, you will have access to the Apple Watch. Because having two wristwatches is totally normal. Oh, and if you thought spending $9,000 wasn’t enough, there’s an upgraded 18-carat gold version called the Sunrise Pinnacle Reservation that costs $112,000. Luckily, that Gold Apple Watch is included.

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People Have Too Much Money: Japanese Tour Bus Seats 10, Costs $1,200+ Per Passenger

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Would you pay $1,200 for a bus tour? Some people in Japan are. As a matter of fact, $1,200 is the cheapest ticket for a special bus tour by Japanese company Isetan Mitsukoshi Travel; the bus only seats 10 people, and carries passengers in luxury similar to that offered in first class flights. More expensive options range up to $2,665. Sure, you get tons of leg room, drinks and meals, toured outings, and even stay at some fancy hotels… but you’re still paying $1,200+ for travel in a road going vehicle. Trips leave Tokyo and take passengers to cities like Nagano and Gunma, though destinations vary by season. By the looks of it the company is doing well, which just goes to show that this world is full of people with too much money.

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Knocki – Make Anything a Remote Control

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Knocki™ is a wireless device that instantly transforms any surface into a remote control. The possibilities with Knocki are endless. Stick Knocki on your front door to get a text message anytime someone knocks the door, or knock twice on a wall to ring your lost phone. You can even tap a command on your nightstand to turn off a lamp and set your alarm. Knocki allows you to create your own functions and also comes with a huge variety of automated functions that can be selected via the Smartphone app. Out of the box, Knocki is ready to work even if you don’t have a “smart home”, but if your home is already smart, Knocki works with IFTTT, Wemo, Nest, Wink, Insteon, and a growing list of other 3rd party platforms.

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Deal Of The Day: 93% Off On Raspberry Pi Hacker Bundle

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Monday, August 3, 2015

The Raspberry Pi is a great little computing platform. The things you can do with it are practically limitless, and the cost is minimal. The only obstacle to creating stuff is knowing how to use it and program for it. Today’s deal, the Raspberry Pi Hacker Bundle, will teach you how to do that in a series of courses normally valued at $625. Courses include:

– Introduction to Raspberry Pi
Enter the World of Coding & Hardware with This Miniature Computer
– Hardware Projects Using Raspberry Pi
Utilize Raspberry Pi as a Tool for Learning Physical Computing
– Python Programming for Beginners
Conquer This Beginner-Friendly Programming Language
– Real World Guide to Hardware Design
Get Expert Tips & Tricks for Designing Hardware with Ease
– PiBot: Build Your Own Raspberry Pi-Powered Robot
Experiment with Raspberry Pi & Bring a Small, Mobile Robot to Life

eLearning is big business now, and thousands of people are taking advantage. Don’t pay full price! For $39 you’ll have access to the above courses, and with a bit of dedication and time, you’ll be coding with the best of them.

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Napping In Your Cubicle? Totally Possible

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Monday, August 3, 2015

Done are the days where you need to find a sofa somewhere in the office to catch a couple of minutes of shuteye during your break. The Desk Chair for Sleepy Workers by Thanko turns from a regular office chair into a full fledged bed at the pull of a lever. In seconds you’ll be able to get horizontal and get that power nap in, so the rest of your day can be as productive as possible. It’s 29,800 yen (US$241). The only problem is you’ll have to deal with a Japanese website to order the thing.

[ Product Page ] VIA [ NoPuedoCreer ]

The Gazebox Is A Gazebo and Garage In One

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Monday, August 3, 2015

Garages are overrated. What you need is the Gazebox. It’s a combination garage and gazebo, which opens up at the touch of a button. It’ll protect your car when you want to, and offer you a fun little gathering space when you need it. Here are the standard features:

• Multipurpose Carport, Garage, Gazebo.
• Easy to use.
• Automatic opening.
• Protects from the sun.
• Efficient air flow. Does not retain heat
• Protects from bad weather
• Snow and wind resistant
• Protects from birds and animals.
• Esclusive design made in italy.
• Customizable colors, graphics and more
• Durable framework.
• Excellent value.
• Requires minimal space.
• Further theft protection.
• Makes no water buildups.
• Removable structure.
• Quick anchorage to the ground.
• Independent fan regulation.

That’s for the base model. Upgrades include an air conditioner, solar panels, and even a vacuum cleaner. It’s great for people who have a driveway but no garage. Sadly, the price is nowhere to be found, but it does seem like a real product that you can buy.

[ Product Page ] VIA [ Uncrate ]

Trouble Waking Up? This Bed Will Toss You Out!

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Monday, August 3, 2015

There’s two types of people in this world: those who wake up when their alarm rings, and those who snooze themselves into oblivion. If you’re tired of letting your life pass you by because you can’t get yourself out of bed, you might want to consider Colin Furze’s approach: he built the Ejector Bed! When the time comes, it’ll activate two flashing lights, two fire alarms, a firework, two semi truck horns… and then launch you out of bed with a hydraulic lift. The pressure is adjustable, so you can either be gently tilted out, or violently expelled. Either way, you won’t be able to keep on snoozing and your day will lay before you, ready for consumption.

Of course, the Ejector Bed is not something you can buy. But if Colin was able to build it, an enterprising reader could do the same.

VIA [ Geekologie ]

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