Hasta La Gadget!

They say that art is good for the soul, and if that’s supposed to mean it’s good therapy, then I guess I’m on board. I don’t know how many times I’ve involved myself in painting, drawing, heck, even coloring, in order to calm myself, or simply as a distraction from some “less than stellar” life events. If you’d like to get your creative juices flowing, you might love this next gadget.

Check out the 3Doodler, a nifty, new artistic tool that let’s your imagination be your limit. The 3Doodler lets you create your designs in the air, where they magically transform into handheld art that you can put anywhere. By using melting ABS or PLA plastic the 3Doodler draws in the air, or on surfaces. It’s compact and easy to use. You simply plug it in, and as the plastic flows, you can start drawing almost anything.

The process works like this; as the 3Doodler draws, it extrudes this heated ABS or PLA plastic, which cools and quickly solidifies into a strong and relatively stable object. So if you’ve ever dreamed of having your drawings lift off the page and take their place on your bookshelf, this is the tool for you. As with anything else worth doing, there seems to be a bit of a learning curve, but with practice, you should be able to make some amazing creations. Check out the videos HERE.

We have reported on the 3Doodler before, when it was an especially noteworthy Kickstarter project, but now, refinements have been made, and with the addition of PLA, even more artistic applications can be discovered. The awesome 3Doodler pen is a reality, and if you’d like to have one, they are available for pre-order from 3Doodler.com for only 99 bucks.
[ 3Doodler – Drawing in 3D copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

In this day and age, social media has a big impact on the world at large. One wrong Tweet can be disasterous for an individual, or company. The number of followers on your Twitter account, or likes on your Facebook page vastly increases the amount of reach a company or artist has. If you’re someone that lives and breathes by the number of likes on your page, then we’ve got something just for you.

Fliike is a simple counter that displays the number of likes or fans that your Facebook page has received. That’s right, you’ll be able to glance at your desk, counter, or any other location you decide to place it, and see just how popular you are. The face has an old-school flip-counter to display the magic number that you currently sit at, which gives a retro feel to something very modern like social media.

All you need to do to set it up is plug it into the wall, connect it to your WiFi network, and follow the instructions to connect it to your Facebook page. As you can imagine, this is definitely a luxury item, and comes with a luxury price tag: $390. What’s interesting is that they only chose to include 5 digits on the face. Maybe they’ll offer a new one that you can buy in the future, when you finally break 100k fans.

Source: OhGizmo
[ Fliike gives you an analog display for your Facebook fan count copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

A few years ago, we introduced you to the Keyport Slide. This was an interesting new take on the keychain. Rather than having a bunch of bulky keys in your pocket, this offered a way to cut down on the bulk, and put them all into one smaller package. What you were left with was a gadget about the size of a pack of Tic-Tacs that held up to 6 of your keys. Well, the Keyport is back, and better than ever.

I actually owned the original Keyport, and while it was nice, there were areas where I felt it could improve. One was the metal housing. It actually felt a bit flimsy, and I always worried that one of these days I would break the whole thing while unlocking my stubborn front door. (I actually ended up losing it before that ever happened, naturally.) It also didn’t have a good ay to keep a fob, or other bulky keys attached to it, which was a bother.

The new Keyport 2.0 has addressed both of these concerns. The body is now constructed from Ultem, which is a resin that’s much stronger than the metal used before. They claim that it’ll survive getting ran over by a car, without any issues. It also has a spinner cap on the end, which makes it easier to attach things like car fob, or other things that you might have carried on an ordinary keychain before. You’ll be able to get one for yourself for just $40. Currently there is a waiting list for pre-orders, which you can get on here.

Source: ChipChick
[ Keyport Slide gets an upgrade with version 2.0 copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

We have had some hands-on time with Looxcie’s products in the past, while talking about the Looxcie HD video cam some time later. The thing is, each time you go adventuring with your Looxcie HD video cam, all would be fine and dandy if you happen to be cycling, skateboarding, performing some crazy stunts with your pair of Rollerblades, but what if you prefer to get yourself wet and wild, like white water rafting? Looxcie has got that base covered, too, with the recent introduction of the Looxcie Rugged Waterproof Case for the Looxcie HD.

Just to recap and refresh one’s memories, the Looxcie HD happens to be their wearable 1080p streaming video cam, where the case itself will come bundled in the Looxcie Outdoor Pack if you decide to pick it, or as a standalone accessory. Specially developed in order to further expand video sharing opportunities for adrenaline junkies and outdoor adventurers, the Looxcie Rugged Waterproof Case carries the promise to further enhance wear-and-share innovation. It offers protection against dust, dirt, water, snow and extreme use, all the while enhancing the viewer’s experience through the delivery of a truly immersive point of view.

It comes with IPX8 ratings and can be used in water of up to 60 meters deep, where the case would be able to protect the HD video cam from damage. Apart from that, users are also able to capture and share their adventures on land, in water or on the slopes. Thanks to the inclusion of different mounts which enable mounting on any smooth helmet or surface, the Looxcie HD can be attached to surf boards, jet skis and more for virtually unlimited POV footage.

Those who are interested in picking up the new Looxcie Rugged Waterproof Case can do so from Amazon.com, www.looxcie.com and other participating retailers. The Outdoor Pack would cost you $299.99, where the Looxcie HD Rugged Waterproof Case alone would retail for $49.99.

Press Release
[ Looxcie introduces Rugged Waterproof Case copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]

There are a lot of ways to work on a computer, especially if you have a laptop. You can set it on a traditional desk, and sit in front of it. You can curl up on the floor or a couch, and have it sitting in your lap, or you can even use one of those standing desks, to make sure that you’re not being too lazy. But what if you want to be extremely lazy, and use your laptop while laying down? You’re going to need a very special stand for that.

The Laying Down Laptop Stand does exactly what you would think. It allows you to use your computer while laying down flat on your bed. You’ll just need to strap your notebook to the stand, and then rotate it to the proper angle. Now, just climb underneath it, and get comfortable while you surf the net. Now, I’m not quite sure just how comfortable you can be, with your hands raised up above you. I guess it might be alright if you had a mouse to use on the bed, and you’re not doing much typing, or perhaps watching YouTube videos or Netflix. Regardless of what you’re wanting to do, this $95 stand will help you do it.

 
[ Lying Down Laptop Stand lets you surf while you recline copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]