Sunday, March 15, 2015

Switchmate Home


This is a Belkin WeMo Light Switch. It has a simple installation. No more wire or rewiring. It is not expensive. You can get one for $39, two for $69 or three for $99. It connects to your phone via Bluetooth 4.0 and make changes from the Android and iOS app. It's designed to snap to the screws of your existing light controller. The design is dynamic and expensive. You can do it yourself. It is affordable, too. Every household can buy it.

Smart Umbrella


A smart umbrella is a motion sensor that sends an alert feature to "wake up".  It cost $79.  It has a zinc handle and Bluetooth 4.0 technology.  You can access on your Android and iOS app. It will send the alert more than 30 feet away from the umbrella.  This is a luxury item that wealthy people will buy.  It is not for the middle class to spend that much money.  The design is unique.  Not sure it is safe enough to use it. 

Saturday, March 7, 2015

NEW Design - Oxo Barista Brain 12-cup Cofee Brewing System


This is a twelve cup coffee maker, made by Oxo.  The Oxo Brarista Brain 12-cup Coffee System sell for $299.  It does not look bulky like other coffee maker.  It is a stylish and modern looking.  This machine is large and able to fill up the 12 cup pot of coffee in one batch.  Also, it earns the SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) seal of approval.  It looks nice to put on the kitchen counter, but it does not seem to save.  One it falls on the floor, it will break easily.  The design is sleek and simple.  No one can guess what is it.  It looks expensive or antique item, but the selling price is too high.  A normal household could not afford to buy it.  If the price is reduced down to $199, all households can buy it off.   It is easy to operate.  The water pitcher has the water level to measure how much water to fill up into 12 cups or less.  It is your choice.  
 


Friday, March 6, 2015

Graffiti Artist Banksy Snuck in Gaza


"This cat tells the whole world that she is missing joy in her life." "The cat found something to play with — what about our children? What about our children?" by Banksy (him/herself).  It was not surprising to find any art in Gaza.  Art is an expression to those do not have the voice to speak out. It has a  powerful message.  The black and white image of the cat with a pink bow around her neck can be represents a child.  A child left behind during the war.  The saddest of losing the love ones is unspeakable.  The cat does not look very happy, instead it has a sad face.  The gesture of the cat looks like she/he is the only one left in the world. The yard ball was made out from the individual steel grab together.  It is a touchy moment.  When you look at this, it will make you think. 
This artwork is also a powerful, because it is all in black and gray image of a human kneel down with the head down. It does not need details to tell the story. This image tells you that he or she is alone in the dark without any rescues. It is a metaphor for the quality of humanity. Street art is often has a political message or a statement.  Based on these two artworks, are so depressing to see, because art is not always expresses to be happy or colorful.  Sometimes, we need to learn from it. 

Saturday, February 28, 2015

NEST - Smoke and Carbon Nonoxide Detector




This NEST Smoke and Carbon Nonoxide Detector is a smart device that replaces the old smoke alarm. When there is smoke detected within the area, its speak out. It will tell you what to do, if things get worse. Then the flashing red light appears. Also, it will send messages to your phone or tablet whenever you are not at home. You can download the Nest apps for your convenience. You will feel safe, easy to install and UL certification. All you need to operate is to put six AA batteries. You don't often need to replace the batteries. It will last at least years. The design looks modern and expensive. The color of the LED ring around the center button will give some color to the ceiling. The green light represents the batteries and sensors are fully functional. The red light represents there is an emergency. The yellow light represents detect some smoke, or it may be low on batteries. The night white light represents someone is walking through or walking underneath it. The price is $129. 

  

Monster 24K DJ headphones



There are many different types of headphones in the market. The Monster has a good reputation for home entertainment accessories.  The Monster 24K DJ Headphones are designed for DJ or music lover.  It looks flashiness and carry an aggressive, loud sound. Everyday listeners can also use the convenient remote and microphone on the cord to control their smartphones. The headphones carry plenty of power to drive super-loud volumes from a smartphone or MP3 player without needing to use an external headphone amplifier.  They're actually pretty lightweight.  The padding on the underside of the headband that takes the pressure off the top of your head.  It  provides a cushioning layer. The price is $199. The design looks modern and expensive.  The gold is painted, not gold plated.  The black interior brings out the gold surfaces.  The Monster 24K headphones are worth their weight if you're shopping for a new fashion accessory, a flashy DJ headphone or both.  Overall, it is a good product to own one.  It is affordable.  The price is reasonable. 

Saturday, February 21, 2015

Portable Mini Desktops

Finally, no more bulky desktop computer is taking lots of space from the desk.  In the late 2014s to early 2015, new slim small portable desktop computer has been generated from both operating system PC and OS.  It is a space-saving for a computer and lightweight tablet. The price is less than $500.  You can bring it anywhere you wanted.  It is easy to use, just plug on the monitor or TV and wired or wireless keyboard and mouse will do the work. The design is a square with round edges box.  It looks stylish to put on any desk.  It is small that nobody will pay attention or not an eye catchy thing anyone will steal. It will be a good market for small business company, because it is small that can easy to hide it.  It does not require muscle strength to lift and carry from one location to another.  Anyone can pick it up by one hand and move it to one room to room without hurting your back. It work as the same as a bulky computer or a laptop.