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DROPCAM

Posted: 19th February 2013 by Aditya Mahajan in Gadgets
Tags: dropcam, network, simple, surveillance, wi-fi

A lot of you must have had the idea of putting your home under surveillance while you are away , but most of the times shied away from implementing the solution due to its high overall costs. I think , finally a solution is around the corner which is effective and affordable at the same time. Dropcam ($149) is an amazingly simple Wi-Fi video cam that lets you keep tabs on your home, business, or family from literally anywhere. Its dead-simple setup and will not take you more than two minutes for each camera (as many as you want to configure). You can watch your camera(s) live in your web browser or in the Dropcam app for iPhone or Android. Dropcam, which uses your Wi-Fi network to stream the video, has just the right amount of features without weighing you down with learning a bunch of useless settings — 720p HD video recording, automatic night vision, and support for multiple cameras. One of the best features is the ability to yell at your kids or cats with the two-way audio. If you want to record your camera footage, the company offers secure cloud storage for your DVR’d video ($10 for 7 days of recordings; $30 for 30 days). You can even make your Dropcam viewable to the public, and follow other public Dropcams

DOUBLEBACK VAN

Posted: 19th February 2013 by Aditya Mahajan in Cars
Tags: doubleback van, tourer, vw transporter

For the tourer in you the perfect toy can be the doubleback van. Based on the VW Transporter, the Doubleback Van ( $87,000) is a deceptively large recreational vehicle, powered by VW’s 2.0 TDI engine, and featuring an electric slide-out rear pod that adds almost six feet to the length of the vehicle when stationary, a pop-up roof that lets you walk comfortably around in the living and kitchen areas, and the ability to function as a regular van during those times when you need something a bit more practical.

SBU V3 SELF-BALANCING UNICYCLE

Posted: 18th February 2013 by Aditya Mahajan in Gadgets
Tags: sbu v3, segway, self-balancing, unicycle

The SBU V3 Self-Balancing Unicycle combines Segway-like tech — including multiple 3-way sensors and gyroscopes — with all the circus-like fun of a unicycle, allowing you to move by doing nothing more than leaning forward, backward, and to the side. In addition, it weighs just 27 pounds, so it’s easily to lug inside when your reach the office, and is powered by electricity, performing the equivalent work of a gallon of gas for just ten cents — making it incredibly economic, if potentially ridicule worthy.

HANDPRESSO AUTO

Posted: 18th February 2013 by Aditya Mahajan in Gadgets
Tags: coffee, driving, espresso, handpresso, shots

For those who want their Espresso freshly brewed while they are driving in city or that long trip, this is a perfect tool to have in the dashboard. The Handpresso Auto ($200) will allow you to brew up a jolting shot of espresso from the comfort of the driver’s seat. Powered by your car’s 12V cigarette lighter, the Handpresso takes water and E.S.E. coffee pods, and lets you know when your drink is ready with three audible beeps, so you don’t need to take your eyes off the road.

TRUCKER’S FRIEND

Posted: 15th February 2013 by Aditya Mahajan in Gadgets
Tags: axe, Car, hammer, nail puller, pry bar, spanner, tire chain hook, tool, trucker

Though the name might be a misnomer, but its a tool that can come in handy even for the average car owner. The Trucker’s Friend ($50) is an all-purpose, all-in-one tool incorporates an axe, spanner, hammer, nail puller, tire chain hook, pry bar, and lever into a single, rugged 21-inch body.

ARSENAL FIREARMS DOUBLE BARREL PISTOL

Posted: 12th February 2013 by Aditya Mahajan in Gadgets
Tags: .45 caliber, arsenal, barrel, caliber, colt, double barrel, firearm, pisotl

If you have been always fascinated to own that exclusive looking pistol you want to flaunt, this is one option you would not regret to take. Gone are the time of the cowboys who used to wield one pistol in each hand to fire two rounds at once. With the Arsenal Firearms Double Barrel Pistol, you can fire two bullets with a single hand. Built in part to commemorate the Colt 1911-A1, this new pistol — given the model number AF2011-A1 — shoots two .45 caliber rounds at a time, accurately, and spaced incredibly close — at 15 yards, both rounds will fit into an orange — yet still manages to use a number of interchangeable internal parts, which can be swapped with standard 1911 replacement parts. Available in silver or black finishes.

LAMBORGHINI AVENTADOR J

Posted: 12th February 2013 by Aditya Mahajan in Cars
Tags: Aventador, aventador j, lamborghini, open, racer

You need to be ridiculous and have filthy money to own a front open Lamborghini. The Lamborghini Aventador J is a street legal open-air racer, with two small wind deflectors in place of a normal windshield, and other weight-reducing, speed-increasing features like the lack of an audio, navigation, or HVAC system, Forged Composite seats with inserts made from “Carbonskin” — a new carbon fiber fabric — the same 700-hp 6.5-liter V12 as its standard stablemate, and copious use of lightweight materials throughout. Oh, and there’s only one in existence — so good luck getting your hands on the keys.

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