Pet Porte Microchip Cat Flap lets in your cat only

Even though I have a pet, I don’t have one of those pet doors. Of course, I have a Chocolate Labrador, and a burglar could easily fit through a dog door that big.

What if there was a way to put a lock on a pet door, and somehow give your pet the only key? This is a basic concept of the Pet Porte Microchip Cat Flap.

This pet door works by identifying a cat by its microchip implant, which is a trend of identification amongst pet owners. In case you are not familiar with this emerging technology, it allows a pet catcher with a specialized scanner to scan an implanted chip in a pet. This allows for proper identification of a pet that is better than an easily removable tag.

Too bad they don’t make a Pet Porte Microchip Dog Flap, because I could keep out burglars and still have the revolving door for my dog. However, the Pet Porte Microchip Cat Flap can successfully keep other cats out. This is especially good for owners who can’t stand it when uninvited cats use their pet door. No more sharing the Meow Mix!

If you would like to get down on this little bit of cat tech, it will cost about £127.00. You should be able to purchase it from the company website.

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The Snowball Launcher with 50′ range

Just because you’re an adult does not mean that you don’t still enjoy chucking an occasional snowball at your friends. Actually, at times it makes it more forbidden and therefore a lot more tempting. Well if you don’t have the greatest throwing skills then you might want to look into a cool contraption to help you out. With this cool gun, hopefully no one will notice that you didn’t buy it just because you thought it was cool. Likely they’ll just see a new toy to drool over and your secret of a puny throwing arm will stay quiet.

Not only would this be great for those that have a throwing handicap, but for those that want a longer range with their snowballs. You could stay out of range of your friends efforts at retaliation. The launcher has a 50′ range and shoots at rapid speeds. Hopefully you can either have a friend making the snowballs to load into it or you can reload quickly. Otherwise your enemies might take the chance to gain on you and get revenge. The launcher works with a slingshot mechanism and can be bought for $29.95 from Hammacher and Schlemmer.

Source: OhGizmo

EA Mobile releases Tetris, Bejeweled and Monopoly for G1

Today, EA Mobile has announced the 3 games for the T-mobile G1. First is the Tetris, it is now available while the other two will be the Bejeweled and the MONOPOLY Here & Now Edition which will be available this November (tomorrow?). The three games will be available in United Stated for purchase, download them directly from the www.eamobile.com.

[via Slashphone]

HTC G1 unlocked is available worldwide

HTC G1, the over 1.5-million pre-ordered phone, the iPhone competitor and the first Google-powered phone. Are you getting one? Yeah it’s with T-mobile at $179.99 with 2-year contract.

Recap, The T-Mobile G1 is powered by Qualcomm MSM7201A, 528 MHz processor, the first that runs on Google Android operating system and comes with 3.2-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 320 x 480 (HVGA) resolution, One-click Google Search, Customizable Home screen with instant Email, text message and IM notifications, Instant access to Google services (Gmail, YouTube, Maps, Google Talk, Calendar), High-speed 3.5G network connection, trackball with Enter button, slide-out 5-row QWERTY keyboard, 3.2-megapixel camera, GPS navigation, WiFi, microSD memory card (SD 2.0 compatible), Digital Compass, Motion Sensor and more.

Good news for you all, the unlocked version is available now with free shipping worldwide, get yours here.

Screenshots: New Microsoft Operating System

According to earlier reviewers report, the new Microsoft operating system, Windows 7, is much faster and stable. Windows boss Steve Sinofsky has confirmed that this os can be run on a system with just 1GB of RAM.

“The interesting part is that the Win 7 boots faster, (even with the other computer’s BIOS startup out of the way), but apparently takes longer time than the other system to shut down. But yes, these are totally unscientific.”

[via Techeblog | Gizmodo]

Homeloo’s Jumbo Gear Clock

It’s always obnoxious having a wall clock you have to stand excessively close to in orderto read it properly. I have one of those, I can never see the placement of the hands from a distance. Yet, I keep it because I like the overall look of the clock. I imagine a lot of people will pick up this clock for the same reasons, the overall look is fascinating. Even if the watch face is overly difficult to read from a distance. If they had varied the color of the hands a little from its background it would have helped a great deal.

However, with them both being one color it does simplify the look of the overall clock. Having fifty exposed gears is plenty to clutter the clock up by themselves without adding a contrasting color to the clock hands. The clock is 16” and yes, all of those gears do move. The larger gear behind the watch hands also spins, it spins clockwise while the rest of the gears spin counterclockwise. The clock will cost you $78.

Source: bbgadgets

Gene Simmons Axe Guitar controller

Gene Simmons is a bassist from Kiss, and this is Gene Simmons Axe Guitar controller for Rock Band and Guitar Hero. Yeah, basically an axe-shaped guitar and it features Simmons. It’s compatible with PS3 or PS2. Available at Amazon for $80.

[via Kotaku]

NASA new Lunar Rover Vehicle concept

NASA has come out with a Small Pressurized Rover Concept which set to be put in service by year 2020. It is a futuristic recreational vehicle mounted on six sets of wheels, 12 wheels altogether. This battery powered rover can speed up to 6 mph.

“The new prototype has a pressurized cab and is fitted out with leather seats and bunks. It would allow a crew of two astronauts to take extended exploration trips for up to two weeks at a time, covering distances of up to 625 miles, says Craig, the NASA program’s manager.”

The vehicle is being tested in a remote corner of Arizona which found to have similar surface conditions to those found on the moon. It has a range of up to 625 miles (1,000 km).

[via Yahoo News | Engadget]

E ink Phone by Anthony Reed

Designer Anthony Reed has come out with the black and white E ink Phone. Yup, a cell phone with E ink display, no other features mention. Just love the simple and the fully gray scale design.

[via Yanko Design]

Unboxing: T-mobile G1

Notcot has got their hands with the HTC G1 the Google phone. Check out the unboxing after the break