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The nice thing about sitting in a hammock is having your entire body being supported. Aside from floating in water, it’s the easiest way to feel weightless. It’s definitely the best place for a nap when it’s warm and breezy out. However, they’re not generally made for more than one or two people. Even then, if you are sitting in one with another person, you would want to feel pretty comfortable with them, as there’s no way you’re going to have any personal space.

If you wish you could lay around on a hammock that could hold more than 2 people comfortably, then you’re going to need something the size of the Mega Hammock. This is a handmade hammock made out of coated ripstop nylon and bonded nylon thread. You can choose orange, black, blue, or yellow for the nylon, but the webbing (only visible on the corners) is black. This is designed and made by a FAA certified parachute rigger, meaning these are meant to last.

These are safe to use for up to three people, and can support 1000 pounds. It’s 8×15′, and takes 4-6 weeks should you decide to place this $374 order. This would make a pretty epic blanket fort or place to watch movies if you have the right setup. The only problem you might face is needing to sturdy structures that are placed appropriately so you can get this to hang correctly.

Available for purchase on Etsy, found via thisiswhyimbroke
[ The Mega Hammock will let you and your friends relax without the awkwardness copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Owning a piece of landed property is fine and dandy, and more often than not, preferable to living in the sky in the form of a condominium or a luxury apartment. Having said that, at least you pay maintenance fees to a condominium’s management so that they keep the general areas clean and nice. A house, however, would require you to perform inspections yourself as to whether places need cleaning or not. If you have a huge roof with a long gutter, then it might be prudent to check out the $299.95 Autonomous Robotic Gutter Cleaner so that it can get the job done without requiring you to risk your neck.

The Autonomous Robotic Gutter Cleaner, taking after its predecessor, is touted to be the only robot of its kind that is capable of removing the likes of leaves, small branches, and dirt from gutters, all by itself. Thanks to iRobot, the company behind tactical reconnaissance robots for the U.S. military, the Autonomous Robotic Gutter Cleaner will sport advanced sensors which are capable of detecting and adapting to lying debris all round, capable of cleaning a 30′ gutter section in a matter of just five minutes.

It will get the dirty job done by rotating its powerful auger at 500 rpm so that clogs will stand no chance at all, while durable twin rubber ejector paddles will lift and throw detritus up and out. A pair of polypropylene brushes complete the process as it wipes the gutter clean, and should it meet a stubborn section, it will go at it at an unprecedented level of perseverance. A rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery delivers an hour of operation, although it will require a 15-hour charge to get it going. Not only that, it is accompanied by a remote control that will require a pair of AAA batteries so that there is adequate juice to issue the relevant commands from afar. Works great across all standard 3″ wide K-style gutters.
[ The Autonomous Robotic Gutter Cleaner gets the job done, hassle free copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

Sitting through a meeting can be a very draining experience. Some people just like to use big words and hear themselves talk for an inordinate amount of time. While we are expected to sit quietly and take in hours of information, there’s a good chance your mind is going to wander off on its own if you don’t have something to keep you occupied.

While you can’t exactly pull out your phone and start playing a game, you can find different ways to have fun without disrupting anyone. The Totem Pen is a 6061 aluminum alloy pen that screws into a spinning top base. This is the perfect way to take notes, and make sure that you can still focus without drifting off. They brought up modern mythology, saying that if the top continues to spin, you’re dreaming. If it stops, you’re not. I’m assuming they think you’re going to start snoozing during a conference call (not that any of us has ever done that).

If you want to make a game of your meeting, unscrew the pen, spin the top, write notes as fast as you can, and should you be spinning the top in the opposite direction of the threading, the pen will screw itself back in. You can get this pen in anodized silver for $50, or black matte for $52. This was made to be refilled by Pilot G2 cartridges, so you don’t need to worry about custom ordering anything specific from this company.

Available for crowdfunding on Kickstarter

 
[ The Totem Pen is the best way to keep yourself distracted during a meeting copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

There have been talks in the past about how Apple could be interested in the idea of a hybrid device, like a MacBook laptop with a touchscreen display which we guess combines the best of an iPad with a MacBook. While it remains to be seen if Apple will actually launch such a product, in the meantime you might be interested in taking a look at the Modbook Pro X.

The Modbook Pro X is a tablet device that is based on the internals of the 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro. What this means is that the tablet will be powered by OS X 10.10 Yosemite and will also pack a Retina display of 2,880×1,800, so if you wanted a more full-fledged operating system for your tablet, perhaps this could be the answer to your problems.

There are various configurations offered for the Modbook Pro X, including some of the specs that was part of the recent MacBook Pro refresh, like a 2.8GHz chipset. The tablet will also support up to 32GB of RAM and up to 2TB of flash storage. The tablet even comes with programmable keys on the back of the device, allowing users to navigate the tablet and execute commands effortlessly.

There is even a Keyboard Stand that effectively transforms the Modbook Pro X into a laptop of sorts. Unfortunately all the modifications does not come cheap and it will be priced at a whopping $3,999 for the basic version. The Modbook Pro X is currently a Kickstarter project seeking funding, so if you’d like to learn more, head on over to its Kickstarter page for the details.

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The master behind Jennifer López and countless other celebrity hairstylist creations opens up as never before.

I heard him before I saw him.

The first time I met the legendary celebrity hairstylist Oribe (pronounced Or-BAY), I was walking across a cavernous sound stage where the magazine I edited had scheduled a top-secret photo shoot and cover story with a major star. As I rounded the corner to greet the reputedly difficult celeb at the hair/makeup bay, I heard someone excitedly saying, “Genius! It’s gee-niiuuus!” and I burst out laughing. “Who is that?” I asked my perplexed assistant.

I rounded the corner to see a strikingly handsome, muscular man with a rolled up white dress shirt revealing bronzed, full-sleeve tattooed arms standing behind the famous diva. I all but ignored the newly pampered celebrity as Oribe Canales and I became, in an instant, friends. We had so much in common — starting with our shared Cuban heritage as well as literally hundreds of mutual friends–that I frankly don’t remember much from that day except that I knew I had made a genuine connection for life. And I was right.

Oribe, who in another sure-fire sign of genuine fame is globally known only by his first name, is the universe’s single greatest, fiercest, coolest (insert your favorite over the top adjective here) celebrity hairstylist for myriad reasons, not the least of which is how he makes a famous woman not only look (amazing), but how he makes her feel (beautiful).

Oribe’s colossal talent is unquestioned as his thousands of celebrity clients can attest: Penélope Cruz, Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell, Miley Cyrus, Kate Moss, Gloria Estefan, Scarlett Johansen, Sophia Loren, Cher and on and on. But what Oribe may be best known for was his near decade-long gig as Jennifer López’s on-call hair maestro. At the height of J.Lo’s career Oribe created every jaw-dropping coiffure masterpiece the superstar rocked day in, day out. And this particular hairstylist/diva collaboration is undeniably the best in history. Oribe and Jennifer López is the celebrity/hair equivalent of Thelma and Louise, Bert and Ernie, Laverne and Shirley; in a word, magic.

Oribe has also inevitably become a global hair and beauty brand with best-selling products that have further cemented his reputation as “best in class.” From his beautiful perch that is his Miami Beach-based white palace salon, the Cuban juggernaut has no plans on slowing down any time soon.

And, I, for one, think that’s gee-niiuuus!

What was your greatest moment as a hairstylist?

I’ve had so many amazing moments as a hairdresser. Not to sound like “Miss America,” but making someone feel good about themselves is always fantastic.

Tell me about your life-changing relationship with Jennifer López.

She’s a very special friend and I cherish any time that I have spent with her. Jennifer is fearless, gorgeous and extremely wise. Our work together was always collaborative. I made things happen for her and she made things happen for me. She has incredible style but would be open to new ideas and would embrace any look. Wearing different styles requires a great sense of confidence and Jennifer was always breathtaking.

What’s the biggest mistake American women make with their hair?

Being trendy. Sometimes what everyone is wearing doesn’t necessarily look good on you. Both women and men should learn to wear what suits them.

The adage is, the older a woman gets the blonder she should go. Still true?

I’m a true believer in Mother Nature. In life, your hair starts to gray at a certain age. That same concept applies to going lighter. For the most part, going blonder does soften, but there are always exceptions of course. If black hair makes you feel better at 60, go for it. Severe can also be very chic.

Tell me about your favorite celebrity moments.

1. Barbra Streisand didn’t like me. I liked her anyway. [Laughs]
2. Sophia Loren was more spectacular in person than anyone I’ve ever met. She was super real and extremely warm. I remember her winking at me–it made me nuts! [Laughs]
3. Seven  incredible years with J.Lo 24/7–it was a movie-like dream, only better.
4. Collaborating with Cher. I remember going through her wig collection and feeling intimidated. Not because Cher wasn’t amazing, but because she’s Cher. [Laughs]
5. I loved meeting Miley Cyrus and falling in love with such a well-balanced young superstar. It’s rare that you meet young famous people with such finesse. We still text each other often and stay in touch. And It’s not me calling her, people. [Laughs]
6. Lady Gaga wanted her pubic hair (yes, you read that right) to be pink so I created a wonderful cropped pink “piece.” It was truly beautiful but Gaga said, “No, I want it really full.” Lady Gaga was just incredible! The photograph by the amazing Mario Testino is one of my all-time favorites.

If every woman could only own one product from your Oribe collection, what would it be?

It would have to be Dry Texture Spray. It’s a non-sticky product that gives you volume where you want it. Most women can use a little volume at the crown.

Tell me old friend, what — if anything — is left to do?

You know, Richard, since I’m still very passionate about hair, there are quite a number of amazing projects I’m actively working on including a new concept salon project; a television show about fashion, hair and Miami. I’ll also continue to develop fantastic products and accessories and, as always, teach everything that I’ve learned in life to young hairdressers so that their dreams can come true as mine have.

Finish this sentence for me: Oribe is…

The same person as the day he started in this business: Always willing to please and make people happy. That’s exactly who Oribe is.

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