Sunday, December 4, 2011 - 1:21pm
This can't be good. If texting and using your GPS doesn't have you sufficiently distracted while you're supposed to be driving, perhaps this Bluetooth equipped rear view mirror will do the trick.
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Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 6:31am
Bikes move pretty slowly compared to other traffic, so it's useful to know what's coming up behind you. The Owl 360 provides a high-tech solution, with an under seat camera connected to a handlebar-mounted video screen.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011 - 4:38am
As we age, looking at ourselves in the mirror can get pretty depressing. This electronic "mirror" lets you tweak your features just like a good editor using Photoshop, but using a live picture that can be changed on the fly.
Monday, January 31, 2011 - 5:20am
Everybody, say hello to the 19-year-old Eric Jacqmain — typical teenager during the day — "death-ray with intensity of 5,000 shining suns" builder by night. This boy is the next Dr. Evil.
Thursday, October 14, 2010 - 9:58am
Fashionistas take notice! Taking off all your clothes to try on new clothes is about to feel so last month. Macy's taking the entire fitting room experience and revamping it &8212; using your reflection to try on clothes for you.
Thursday, June 4, 2009 - 12:49pm
Like singing in the shower, or having a bit of music playing while you get ready? Sure, you could just bring a radio in there, but this touchscreen mirror by Italy's Stocco Maitre is an integrated, classy solution. Just hook...
Friday, May 1, 2009 - 8:36am
The bathroom medicine cabinet was designed for a different era — an era without electric toothbrushes and mini LCD TVs by the sink. The Uplift by Robern (a Kohler company) is the cabinet for the connected home, providing six power...
Monday, March 2, 2009 - 10:37am
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have created a "magic mirror" that allows you to visualize your muscular activity in real time. Using computers and sensors, it shows you visually just how hard your muscles are working while you exercise.The...
Friday, January 30, 2009 - 12:09pm
Everyone knows that your voice just sounds better in the shower. Instead of singing a cappella, a savvy Italian designer took an iPod dock to the bathroom. Antonio Lupi built the dock into the mirror, so no messy (and shockingly...
Friday, January 16, 2009 - 10:26am
Sometimes, you just want to see what's in your ear. What are your options? A mirror doesn't really work thanks to your eyes being inconveniently placed on the front of your head. You could take a picture, but it's tough...
