This 3-in-1 USB gadget features a 3-port USB 2.0 compliant hub, a card reader that supports most of the latest memory cards, and a Fahrenheit thermometer.

Features:

• 3 Port Rotary USB Hub
• USB 2.0
• Card Reader: MS/M2/SD/SDHC/MicroSD
• Temperature Meter
• Dimension: 7.2 cm x 7 cm x 3.3 cm
• Weight: 111

The USB Hub with Card Reader and Thermometer is available over at the GizFever.com website for $11.99. There are three different colors to choose from: blue, green and black.

It wasn’t that long ago since we saw a 3D version of the wooden LED clock. A new model is now out, this time they have gone from rectangular to a triangular design.

This wooden LED clock is made of wood and its face is enclosed inside the wood. It has display of time, calendar, and temperature alternately.

The “Triangle LED Wooden Clock” measures 21 x 9 x 9 cm and it is available in two versions: light wood and dark wood. The price is set to $38.

(Via technabob)

The stylish looking Moshi IVR digital alarm clock is said to be “the first fully functional voice responsive alarm clock that can set both time and alarm by voice”.

Initiate commands by saying “Hello Moshi” and clock will respond, “Command Please”. Say one of 12 voice activated commands and clock will carry out instructions.

With the Moshi IVR Alarm Clock, you can ask for the time while getting ready in the bathroom, set the alarm or turn off the alarm without moving from the comfort of bed, and know the current temperature all the way from the closet.

The Moshi IVR alarm clock is yours for $49.99 from the official website.

(Crave via OhGizmo)

This USB 1.1 hub allows you to connect up to four of your favorite gadgets to the rotatable arm, where all the ports are located. It’s also capable of displaying the current time, date and temperature.

Product Specifications:

• Displays time, date and temperature
• 4 ports hub, USB 1.1
• Plug and play
• 90 degree movable
• Mode / Set / Up / Down button
• Size: 83*83*19mm
• Weight: 60g

The USB Hub with LCD Calendar is available from the gadget4all.com website for $14.

These animal themed pads, a penguin and a dog, are powered via your computers USB port and will lower the temperature of your laptop using the two built-in fans.

With two built-in cooling fans, it can dissipate heat away from the bottom of your laptop and cool down the overall temperature. Compact size offers easier portability while travelling.

Product Specifications:

• Powered by USB
• Retractable USB cable at the bottom
• 2 Built-in cooling fans
• Slim, lightweight and portable
• Fan size: 70*70*15mm
• Noise level: <19 dBA
• Size: 300*300*48mm
• Weight: 480g

Both models are available from the gadget4all.com website for $25 a a pop:

• Penguin USB Notebook Cooling Pad
• Doggie USB Notebook Cooling Pad

If the V8 Alarm Clock that we covered back in January isn’t good enough to get you started in the morning, maybe this new model from Chaney Instrument Company is.

The clock features four different alarm sounds (V8 muscle car, V-Twin motorcycle, Turbo, and Door ajar alarm), an external temperature sensor, and much more.

Features:

• Weather forecast display
• Clock
• Snooze button
• Temperature display
• Alarm display
• 4 alarm sounds: V8 muscle car, V-Twin motorcycle, Turbo, and Door ajar alarm
• Dimmer button
• Alarm selection/off switch
• Wireless temperature sensor
• Backup battery – F/C temperature select – wireless channel select
• Requires 9V backup battery (not included)

The Atomic Cherry Red Motor Clock w/ Outdoor Sensor from from Chaney Instrument Company is yours for $79 USD over at the Bellacor website.

(Via The Red Ferret Journal)

The ScanGauge II Automotive Computer is an easy to install car device that will provide you with a set of digital gauges, a comprehensive trip computer, and an engine trouble code scan tool.

The digital gauges mode displays four different properties on the screen (for example, fuel economy, battery voltage, coolant temperature, and engine speed). The trip computer tracks your vehicle’s maximum speed, average speed, driving time, driving distance, trip fuel economy and several other pieces of trip data. The engine trouble code scan tool lets you read standard engine trouble codes as well as clear the “check engine” light and other warning lamps.

The ScanGauge II is simple to use and install and mounts in, on or below the dash. It plugs into the diagnostic OBD-II connector found under the dash on 1996 and newer cars and light trucks. The functions are accessed viaa simple on-screen menu interface. There is an automatic delayed power-down after engine shutoff and automatic power-up when engine is started. User and vehicle settings are automatically saved.

Features:

• Reads engine trouble codes and can reset the “check engine” light
• Trip computer that automatically tracks various elements of trip data
• Expanded digital gauges (fuel economy, battery voltage, coolant temp., etc.)
• No tools needed to install – plugs into the OBD-II diagnostic connector
• Simple menu driven operation
• User-settable backlight color and brightness – 126 possible color/brightness settings
• Batteries not required
• Dimensions: 4.8W x 1.5H x 1D inches
• Connector cord length: 6 feet
• User adjustable contrast and update rate (slow, normal and fast)
• Big display – 50% larger than the original ScanGauge
• Cable detachable – can be connected on the back or side – RJ45 connection

The ScanGauge II Automotive Computer is available from ThinkGeek for $159.99 and will work on the following vehicles.

Remember that pink calculator hub from a couple of months ago? This new white model will give you a bunch of bonus features, such as a 12/24 hour world clock with alarm, a calendar and a thermometer.

Features:

• USB 3-Port USB 2.0 hub
• 12 digits calculator
• Built in thermometer – Temperature Showing: Celsius-Fahreheit Conversion
• Alarm Function: Alarm with 13 world famous music and 3 BiBi for choice
• Calendar: Display of Year, Month, Date
• Time Display: Display of Hour, Minute, 12/24 hour – format
• Countdown Timer: Maximum range for countdown is 99H59M59S
• World time fo 16 cities/time zone
• Time announcing from AM 7:00 to PM 21:00
• Support Window 2000/XP/Vista
• Dimension: 180 x 99 x 22mm (approx.)
• Weight: 149g

The USB Hub with Calculator ($19) is available from USB Brando.

This unique alarm clock uses speech recognition technology to allow you easily perform 10 different actions with voice commands. It responds to queries such as What time is it? with vocalized answers.

The unit recognizes 10 spoken commands, including Set alarm, Set time, Check alarm, What is the date, Alarm sound (buzzer, chime, or bell), Stop (snooze for 5 minutes), and Temperature (current room temperature). All functions are controlled either by your voice or with a touch of the activation panel, allowing you to quickly set up and operate the clock without tedious and confusing button pressing.

The backlit LCD shows the time and date in 2-inch high numerals for optimal visibility day or night. The clock also has a voice-act ivated function that lulls you to sleep with the soothing sounds of the ocean, chirping birds, or a babbling brook. Powered by AC adapter or three AAA batteries.

The Voice Interactive Alarm Clock measures 3.5(H) x 4.5(W) x 7.5(D) inches and is available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $49.95.

The docking station for this brand new high-tech weather device from Oregon Scientific includes a portable radio that monitors warnings such as hurricanes, floods and other types of severe weather conditions.

Featuring barometric forecasts, indoor and outdoor temperature display and humidity information, the Public Alert Weather Station includes a self-setting clock with alarm and calendar and one remote sensor. The main display unit is backlit for easy night viewing.

The portable public alert weather radio includes SAME (Specific Area Message Encoding) allowing you to monitor only local alerts and filter out distant warnings. The public alert weather radio from Oregon Scientific also has three levels of emergency messages: statement, watch and warning.

The Public Alert Weather Radio and Weather Station is available from the oregongadgets.com website for $74.95.

The pyramid-shaped MoodiCare LED clock will show you the current time, date, week and temperature at its 7-color options backlit display.

Featuures

• Display time, date, week, temperature
• Supports 12-hour and 24-hour time format
• Alarm function with 8 songs
• 7 colours LED backlight
• Powered by 3pcs AAA batteries
• Size: 100*100*90mm
• Weight: 65g

The Pyramid LED MoodiCare Clock ($12) is available over at gadget4all.com.

(Via Coolest Gadgets)

Remember that cool Glow Flow Tap we covered last month? Soon you will be able to get the same kind of illuminated water for your shower.

The LED Shower Light will make for a unique showering experience for guests and for children. The light will go from Neon Blue to Fire Red when the water hits the temperature (89 Deg. F/ 32 Deg. Celsius).

So the LED Shower Light will help kids know when the water starts to get hot and make showering fun instead of a chore.

No batteries or external power source. Water flow generates the light stream. Easy to install. Fits most showerheads.

The LED Shower Light will start to ship in mid-May and can now be pre-ordered from the Baron Bob website for $44.95.

Given up on trying to solve the original Rubik’s cube? Try this one instead. It only takes a simple twist to jump between the built-in features.

The display on the 3-inch cube will show you the current time, date and room temperature, and there’s an alarm function as well to go with that.

The Cube Clock is yours for $24.95 over at What on Earth.

This desktop combo is equipped with a USB 2.0 compliant 4-port hub and an LCD display that will show you the current time and room temperature.

Features:

• Hot-swappable Plug & Play connection
• LCD display of the clock with alarm, powered by AG13 battery
• LCD display of the temperature in °C or °F
• Support 480 Mbps transfer rate
• Support PC and MAC OS
• Dimensions: 95 x 45.5 x 15.5mm
• Dimensions: 95 x 45.5 x 15.5mm

The 4-Port USB Hub with Clock and Thermometer is available from the USB Geek website for $12.

In these days of global warming maybe it isn’t such a bad idea to slip this slim UV card inside the pocket before you go out to face the sun.

Specifications:

• Induct the current UV intensity in 3 seconds
• LCD display
• Display UV with 8 levels
• Display temperature
• Size: 85 x 55 x 2 mm
• Weight: 30g

The UV Card is available from gadget4all.com for $11.50.

This handy infrared digital thermometer allows you to easily tell the temperature of any surface with a +/- 4.5 degrees F accuracy.

Lightweight and portable, it’s useful for lots of do-it-yourself projects, including PC maintenance, automotive inspection, HVAC applications, food prep, metallurgy and much more.

About:

• Includes wrist strap
• Requires 2 LR44 batteries (included)
• Measurements: 3 1/4(L) inches

The Infrared Non-contact Thermometer ($25) is available at X-Treme Geek.

(Via The Red Ferret Journal)

Remember that USB Thermometer we wrote about last year? It’s now been updated with a new feature; in addition to the indoor temperature, you can now also measure and log the humidity.

Features:

• Powered by USB
• Temperature Range: -40° ~ 120°
• Humidity Range: 0 ~ 100%
• Temperature can be captured from every second to 12 hours
• The logged data can be pasted to Word / Excel easily
• Support Windows XP / Vista
• Size: 59×17x7mm (approx.)
• Weight: 8g

The USB Hygrometer and Thermometer is available from USB Brando for $24.

This handy wireless thermometer alerts you, verbally or by audio alarm, from up to 330 feet away when the meat has reached the perfect temperature.

Features:

• Digital LCD screen with remote wireless probe to identify temperature/readiness of meat
• Speaks in five languages with corresponding display (English, Spanish, German, French, Danish)
• Sensor has temperature range from 32°F to 572°F
• Programmable entrée programs include beef, lamb, veal, hamburger, pork, turkey, chicken, and fish
• Four doneness selections include rare, medium rare, medium, and well done
• Two verbal and three audio alert options let you know the status of your meal—almost ready, ready, and overcooked
• Audio alarm sounds when selected temperature is reached
• Main unit will receive the probe signal from up to 330 feet away
• Stainless steel probe detaches from sensor for easy cleaning
• Low battery indicator
• 6 inch probe with 40 inch wire
• 2 AA (main unit) and 2 AAA (transmitter), included

The Grill Right Wireless Talking BBQ/Oven Thermometer is available for $49.99 over at the Oregon Scientific website.

(IT Rush via Uber-Review)

This little device fits onto most taps and lights up a set of LEDs when you turn on the tap, transforming the stream of water into a beautiful waterfall of light.

Not only that, but a temperature sensor within the unit can tell whether the water is cold or hot, and changes the colour of the light accordingly. Forgetting the practical side of knowing when the water’s hot or cold without touching it.

Features:

• An LED for your tap.
• Turning your tap on and off activates and deactivates the LED.
• A temperature sensor is inbuilt, glowing blue when the water is cool and red when the water is too hot to touch.
• The LED creates casts a brilliant glow to your kitchen or bathroom in the dark.
• A universal adaptor so the Glow Flow fits neatly onto nearly all standard taps.
• Requires 3 x LR44 watch cell batteries (included).
• Suitable for ages 8 years+.
• Size: 3 x 3 x 2cm.

The Glow Flow Tap is available at IWOOT for £14.99 (about $30 USD).

(Via Pocket-lint and Tech Digest)

This small retro style gadget features a radio, an alarm function, a countdown timer, and a display that will provide you with information about the current time, date, temperature and humidity.

Features:

• Date Time, Radio, Alarm, Count down timer, Thermometer and Hygrometer.
• Place an arm to switch ON/OFF the radio.
• Scroll the side arm up and down to tune the radio channel.
• FM frequency: 88-108 MHz.
• Height: 13.5cm (5.1 inches.)

The Turntable Phonograph ($17) is available from Brando in white or pink.