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more about #home petertew001: Aren't those ping pong ball lights supposed to be super dangerous cause they can catch on fire really fast? more » zshelby: Won't the transformers in these run constantly, thus driving up your electric bill all the time? more » iMiiTH: Maybe USB could become the worldwide standard. more » Jules Winfield: I can finally charge my PS3 controller without turning the damn system on. more » geolemon: I'd feel safer plugging my cell (ie. my life) into it if they had GFCI built in, or at least surge protection... I'm not sure I like the idea of plug... more » queboi: It should have an on/off switch for the USB ports. Haven't they heard of the power companies' message of unplugging the power adaptors when not in use? more » AwesomeSquad: I've never actually noticed how much electrical sockets look like frowny faces. D= more » SergioAM: YES. I think it was yesterdays article on a DIY of one of these but just USB's and since I've never been a DIY-er for that kinda thing I gotta pick o... more » subsammy: I plug my iPod into a firewire adaptor because it charges faster. Can I get a USB/FW combo plug? more » Spatchmo: My heart just goes out to those plug sockets, poor things, they look terrified at the prospect of having some new neighbours. Hang on little buddies,... more » k2backhoe: Great, wasting 8 watts of electricity at every outlet. You pay for the $10 outlet cost again every year on your electric bill. BAD idea more » Ian Wish: From the site - "Please also note that the USB ports only draw power when something is physically connected to the port. We didn't want a vampire port... more » Webran61: This is only logical, however manufacturers would need to start making USB cords longer than 6 inches. more » theirishcreme: The idea is good, but this will be exactly like having an AC adapter plugged in all the time, because one must be built into this device. Without a po... more » BeyondtheTech: They should put in a network jack and do the whole integrated PowerLine Networking thing in the outlet. more » joesnewman: Hmm, specs say the output is 600mA. Not bad but the iPhone calls for 1000mA. Less would still charge but not as quickly, based on personal experience. more » LVP: Random though, Could these be used for networking? Home server cloud computing? more » lukekirstein003: It's brilliant stuff, but I see two fatal flaws: 1) Where's the voltage coming from? Two house outlets already take 240 volts...so where's the extra ... more » Limekiller: I wonder if that extra little spot in the upper right corner is an LED indicating surge protection is active? more » LVP: Love the concept but there still might be an issue of surge protection. I use this: [www.amazon.com] more » -
#bestof2009
Most Popular DIY Projects of 2009
We love DIY projects here at Lifehacker. Whether we're building computers, backyard projects, or turning office supplies into artillery, we're always tinkering. Today we're taking a peek at the most popular DIY projects of 2009. More » -
#usb
$10 USB Power Outlets Sound Like a No-Brainer
We have USB outlets in our cars, so why do we still use adapters in our houses? No more! These stock UCS power outlets with USB are just $10 from True Power, shipping in 2010. [FastMac via CrunchGear] -
#dealzmodo
The Best Post-Cyber Monday HDTV Deals
The guys at HDGuru have scoured the offerings of online retailers once again to find the best post-Cyber Monday HDTV deals. More » -
#hdtv
A Guide To Choosing The HDTV That's Right For You
If your holiday plans involve buying a new HDTV, HD Guru has put together a quick and dirty guide to help you avoid some of the pitfalls many consumers fall into. More » -
#giftguide
Gifts For Agoraphobes Who Really Prefer the Indoors
Some of the geeks you know may say they prefer the sun and air, but at least a third of them are lying. Here are the types of gifts those people want. I should know; I'm one of them. More »
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#concepts
FlowerEYE Pot Examines the Lightning Bolts Under the Soil
The FlowerEYE pot tracks soil humidity, light levels and ambient temperature, all while displaying a plant's root system like an episode of Storm Stories. If only this ultimate flowerpot technology actually existed, our perennials would rise again. [HomeTone via Unplggd] -
#playstation3
PlayStation Home "Universal Game Launching" Update Hits Oct. 1
Denizens of PlayStation Home should warm up the internet connection for tomorrow, as the latest and greatest update to the virtual hang out service will hit Thursday, October 1. More » -
#windowshomeserver
HP's MediaSmart EX490 and EX495 Have Additional Mac Functionality, More Video Encoding
The previous HP EX-487 Windows Home Server was notable both because it was a good WHS, and because it had the ability to support Time Machine over the network on Macs. The EX490 and EX495 do even more. More » -
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#architecture
10 Houses Built From Unlikely Materials
James May's Lego abode may be shaping up to be spectacular, but he's far from the first person to build a house out of something novel. Here are ten more amazing homes with, shall we say, unorthodox constituents. More » -
#ps3
PlayStation Home 1.3 to Support Integrated Game Launching
This September, the 1.3 version of PS Home will roll out to PS3 users. The big upgrade? You'll be able to launch any game straight from Home. More » -
#home
Mirror/Ironing Board concept
Aha! I hate pulling down ironing boardsand then having to fold their screechy legs back up. Having one disguised as a mirror is a great idea that would save time and space. (Just figure out stability.) [Aissallogerot via Toxel] -
#vacuums
The Dustbuster: Cleaning Up After You Since 1979
Unveiled in 1978 but released in 1979, the Black & Decker Dustbuster was a revolutionary home-cleaning device, and the only power tool a parent was likely to let a children play with. Vroom! More » -
#furniture
With a Name Like 'Luminotherapy' It Hardly Sounds Seedy at All
Philippe Boulet's "luminotherapy" bed is supposed to help you sleep. But since when does light shining in someone's face help them sleep? More » -
#design
Altrove Lighting: How Spiderwebs Might Look in 2020
Altrove is a new lighting product that uses "transparent wires" (which we think means fishing line, not fiber optics) to create a geometric yet ethereal mesh of light on your wall or ceiling. [Artemide via MocoLoco] -
#iphoneapps
AT&T's iPhone App Brings Remote DVR Scheduling To U-Verse Customers
If you happen to be a U-Verse customer, AT&T has an app for you. AT&T Remote Mobile Access allows iPhone / iPod Touch users to control their DVR remotely. More » -
#lawnmowers
Husqvarna Panthera Leo Concept Mower is Electric-Powered and LCD-Equipped
Growing up, I hated mowing the lawn. My backyard was huge, my allergies were bad and I was stuck with a temperamental push mower. If I had this battery-powered Husqvarna mower, however, I would have begged to do yard work. More » -
#imagecache
Firewinder Wind Light, or Photon Tornado?
In practice, the Firewinder wind light won't look quite this extraordinary. But God bless slow shutter speed photography all the same. [via Inhabitat] -
#manvsmachine
Let's Agree to Never Make Meatgrinders Sentient, OK?
Never, ever, ever attempt to fight a meat grinder. The following photos, from rotten.com, illustrate why. (Do not click through if you are squeamish.) More » -
#homes
What Kind of Home Would Segway Inventor Dean Kamen Live In?
One without a whole bunch of ramps, surprisingly. The interior has living spaces and working spaces, housing both a lab and a crazy wooden maze of banisters and staircases. More » -
#pillows
Cmd + Z Mac Pillows Won't Actually Undo Last Night
These Cmd+Z Mac pillows are the most functional geek pillows we've seen—you know, if they actually did take back all the horrible things you did last night so you could do them all over again. [Etsy via Cult of Mac] -
#diy
Convert a Gadget From Money-Sucking Batteries to AC Power
Every parent knows the constant cycle of buying or recharging batteries for kid-related products—but the Instructables web site has some guides to modifying your gadgets to use AC power instead of batteries. -
#design
Like a Swiss Army Knife, This Wooden Shelf Folds Out to Reveal Multiple Functions
Why hang up multiple shelves for keys, knick knacks and whatever else, when you can combine them all into one supershelf? Dubbed the "Mexican Army Shelf", this multi-faceted shelf concept attempts to answer that question. More » -
#kitchens
Armani Calyx Disappearing Kitchen
There's nothing worse than walking in your kitchen only to see your stupid sink, cabinets and countertops. Amiright? More » -
#design
Tetris Furniture That's as Practical as It Is Russian
We've seen more than our share of Tetris-themed furniture, but these new concepts by Brazilian designers Diego Silvério and Helder Filipov may be the first to actually make some level of sense. More » -
#concepts
LightPot is a Simple and Elegant way to Grow Plants in Your Lamp
First, let me say that despite the name...NO, NOT THOSE KINDS OF PLANTS. LightPot is a minimalist table lamp, with a bed of soil for tending to small, green lifeforms. Lovely, no? More » -
#furnishings
There's No Place Like Home Button
If your real home is your computer, this home button doormat will make that beachside manor or expansive forested estate a tad more cozy. [uncommon goods via Nerd Approved] -
#rc
Friendly R/C Lawnmower, Meet Vicious Tank
Living in an apartment, my lawn consists of about 60 feet of concrete, sporadically coated in vomit and pigeon poop. But I'd still like a $12,000 Evatech GOAT Robot 22T lawnmower all the same. More » -
#furniture
Yet Another Completely Mundane Rocking Chair
The Ruby Rocking Chair is somehow slightly different than every other rocking chair we've seen ever, but we can't quite put our finger on it... More » -
#lighting
Philips Master LED Bulb: Enlightened When On or Off
This July, Philips will release an LED bulb that's ready for mainstream consumption, the Master LED. More » -
#superheroes
Souper! Action Figure Spoons Make Being All Growed Up Regrettable
I might be a little old for these Souper! action-figure spoons now, but if they were around when I was 15, I would have bought 10 of 'em. More » -
#lighting
Color-Changing Colonne RGB Lamp Might Induce Seizures
I'm not sure what I like better here: the fact that this lamp runs through every color of the spectrum, or that it has a remote so I don't even have to get up. More » -
#decorating
The Bazooka Light Is All ShhhhhhfeewwwwwwPKKOOOOWWWWWW
Is your little boy or girl afraid of the dark? Well those times are over, friend. More » -
#concepts
In Case of Emergency, This Guest Chair Pops Out Like a Lifeboat
The Pack Chair is a concept (with five working prototypes in development) by designer François Azambourg. Stored rolled like a tiny sleeping bag, the chair inflates instantly when needed. More » -
#concepts
Like Everything, Washing Machines Would Be Better with TVs
How do you make a semi perfect product better? You add a TV, that's how. More » -
#decorating
Pixel Art Book Jackets Hide Your Shameful Reading Habit
Project: Buy a bunch of white book covers and color them strategically with marker. Enjoy the fumes and the fact that your fifty-seven copies of Catcher in the Rye are properly hidden. [icoeye via bbGadgets] -
#hdmi
Grand HD Cinema Converts USB to HDMI
Before the Grand HD Cinema, I honestly didn't know that a USB to HDMI converter was possible. (Though in truth, it's still really only half possible.) More » -
#emergingtech
New Paint Could Block Wi-Fi From Nosey Neighbors
Living in an apartment building, I can spot about twenty active Wi-Fi networks at a time. And the worst part is that they can all see me, too. More » -
#concepts
Light Bulb Speakers Put Sound In Your Lamps
The more concepts I see involving speakers in light bulbs, the more I love it. So far, the latest incarnation from designer Castiglione Morelli is definitely the best of the bunch. More » -
#wine
Door in the Floor Leads to Amazing Spiral Wine Dungeon
Rich wine nerds have a wine cellar. Very, very rich wine nerds install a door in their kitchen floor leading to a spiral staircase surrounded by wine, which is the coolest wine cellar ever. More » -
#furniture
Resin-Encrusted Tablecloth is the Table Itself
This crocheted tablecloth two a notable quirks: it's board-stiff, and doesn't actually need a table. More »
