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Chick-a-Dee Smoke Detector

Hazel Chua — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 03:24:16 +0000

Most of the smoke detectors installed in offices and malls and other establishments mostly look the same: round, with some slots, but mostly ominous looking. They’re also mostly simplistic and minimalist, but if you’re looking for something different (and something definitely livelier), then you might want to consider getting the Chick-a-Dee Smoke Detector. At first [...]

“T-WiFi” WiFi Detector T-Shirt

Hazel Chua — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:08:13 +0000

Ever since I got my iPhone, I’ve been scouting locations at malls and public places where there could be a WiFi signal whenever I needed to check my mail or send off an important message on the fly. It’s not always easy to spot that “Free WiFi” decal on store windows (others don’t even have [...]

Fukushima Plate

Hazel Chua — Wed, 11 May 2011 20:00:57 +0000

The world went through quite a scare with the nuclear crisis that rocked Japan after the devastating earthquake and tsunami struck the region. Reports of leaks at the Fukushima nuclear power plant flooded the air waves, with news that the country’s food supply had been contaminated with radiation. Public safety is the major concern and [...]

Spy Camera Detector

Robert Birming — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:09:37 +0000

Say hello to the latest member of the “just because you’re paranoid, it doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you” gadget family – the wireless spy scanner. This portable detector features a 2.3-inch TFT color display and it is capable of finding spying devices within the frequency of 900MHz to 2700MHz. Features: 900MHz – [...]

UV Monkey – Mini UV Ray Detector

Robert Birming — Thu, 14 May 2009 16:12:13 +0000

The UV monkey is a handy mini UV ray detector – small enough to hang on a keychain. Just expose it to sunlight and it’ll tell you how strong the devious rays are at that precise moment, taking just a few seconds to give you a simple read-out on its cute purple scale. Each part [...]

Smoke Detector Surveillance Camera

Robert Birming — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 17:38:08 +0000

Here’s a way to do a little home security surveillance in true FBI Files style, using a small high-quality Sony camera disguised as a normal smoke detector. The high quality 1/3 Inch SONY CCD camera hidden inside features low LUX of 1.5, as well as an adjustable lens fixture for wider or narrower viewing angle, [...]

Hidden Camera Detector

Robert Birming — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:51:03 +0000

This new spy gadget allows you to search for hidden cameras. It can detect the lens of any wired, wireless or covert camera from up to 50 feet away. Two high-power alternately pulsating “laser frequency” beams scan for camera lenses up to 50 incredible feet away. Hidden cameras are easily and quickly detected and viewed [...]

Metal Detector R/C Car

Robert Birming — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 23:43:42 +0000

The London Science Museum has taken a new approach to the good ‘ol art of metal detecting by adding the technology to a radio controlled car. This colourful little piece of technology has chunky off-road tyres and a metal detector underneath so you can seek your fortune in rough terrain. Features: Find lost or hidden [...]

TeleSpy Intrusion Detector

Robert Birming — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 12:12:20 +0000

The TeleSpy may not be a true alternative to a standard home alarm systems, but it can function as a low-cost option when you want to add a little extra security to your home. The TeleSpy features an intrusion notification systems built into a working telephone. With the internal hidden motion detector and microphone this [...]