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For working professionals it is very unprofessional for them to use a single flsh drive for home as well as office purposes. For this situation a new gadget known as a double ended flash drive has been developed. This device allows for the user to plug in any side of the dirve to the PC or laptop without getting into any compromising situations.

This device consists of dual flash drives that pop out of each end when needed by the user. In this way you can keep your files separate in a single USB drive. The device has a slider in the centre to help aid this purpose. This device is available in various colors lke grey, green, black, red etc. and users can opt to have their USB drive customed etched by lasers so as to provide a unique look to the gadget. With over 2GB of space this device is up for the grabs at a starting price of around $19.

Living in this fast paced world has become a headache for many. How we wish to laze around in bed and forget the day’s appointments for just a day, but this is not possible. We have to get up and tackle the day’s chores one at a time and if we miss out something it may spell doom for us.

Now this will be the thing of the past as a timing device has been developed that will ensure individual do keep their date with destiny. This device is a clock that consists of only an hour hand that has an erasing device glued to its back. The clock face is litter free and individuals can write out their days schedule on it and watch them disappear as their time draws near.

This clock is god sent for those who live a hectic and fast paced life in today’s world. Though it is not a something Hi-Fi it surely helps when the going gets tough.

The Recon Scout is a mini robot on wheels that is designed to capture video footage in troubled areas and where no human can venture.

Designed to roll along the ground surface during its work time this device can be remotely controlled by a professional from over 100 metres away. The recon scout is a very sturdy device and has proved its mettle by surviving 30’ falls on concrete and varied climatic conditions. Widely used in the war against the forces of Al-Qaeda, this gadget is a worthwhile investment by the US armed forces.

The recon scout is basically used to go into places where no one can venture into like prisons and dark buildings. In this way the forces can hope to hit targets with ease without suffering casualties themselves. Though this device is not available to the general public I don’t think anybody would like to buy this device as it has a hefty price tag of around six to nine thousand dollars.

Recover text messages has not been easy for those who have unknowingly deleted important data etc. this is simply because the phone does not have a blessed recycle bin as compared to a PC. However, nowadays due to improvements in technology, people can recover messages with ease using a device known as the cell phone SIM card USB Drive.

This device needs the user to insert the SIM card into it and then the user can plug this USB device into the port of a pc or laptop and read long deleted messages. This is generally marketed as a spy device as I don’t think the common man will find the need of this device in normal circumstances.

This device basically targets the section of the masses that want to spy on the private lives of their sons, daughters and spouses. Though it would be better for people to respect the privacy of others sometimes it doesn’t hold true and it is here where the SIM card spy drive helps you out. All you need to do is slip in the SIM card and browse through the message inbox uncovering the private life of your near and dear ones or your enemies.

Technology has entered in to the everyday kitchen and it is not surprising to see and hear about some of the outstanding inventions that are here to make work easier and faster. Take for example the new oven that is designed to cook your food using three laser beams.
Basically a concept oven from Electrolux this oven is still in the final stages of preparation and test and it is not known when it will hit the consumer market. The main aspect with laser cooking is the odor that is left behind when a dish is cooked. For this purpose the oven is designed in such a way so as to give away most of the odor and keep the present food fresh and healthy.
Another aspect is the settings configuration. Users need to know when and how to use the manual adjusted to avoid getting a burnt food specimen on their dining plates. They need to know how and when to adjust the laser beam frequency so as to get a properly cooked meal. So much for cooking with lasers, sigh.

If you have seen the damage caused by the innumerable forest fires sweeping down the slopes of unsuspecting forests then you will know the role the so called smoke jumper plays in putting out the blaze. Every year many firefighters lose their lives when confronted by walls of fires ahead of them and behind them.

With no possible means of retreat and no survival equipment these brave lads do not have a chance when a 30 ft wall of fires rises in front of them. To help out in such circumstances a device or you can say a structure known as a BUSH BUNKER has been designed. This structure is made up fire retardant material and I capable of withstanding scorching flames for period of about 4- 5 hours.

Designed to keep the interior cool and free from toxic gases, this structure can accommodate up to 6 people easily. Accessorized with battery operated gadgets like VHF radios, lighting, emergency transponders and also a first aid and water tank this device is available in the market for about $20,000

Drinking socially or occasionally is fun when in the limit, however when a person goes beyond this limit, it is a cause of concern for him and the ones in close proximity. Drinking has been linked to some of the most brutal and horrible incidents in the world at large. Most often drinking under the influence of alcohol is the cause of many accidents and untoward incidents.

For those who want to drive home in their own vehicle after a hard night of clubbing a new device known as the Keyring alcohol breath tester is a god send. This device consists of an inbuilt AI that is programmed to respond to the alcohol content found in the blood of an individual. Users need to blow onto the device which responds by lighting up any one or two of the LED’s imbedded in it.

If the green light glows it is fine for you to drive home however if the yellow or red light glows you probably need to take a bus or a cab and get home so as to avoid an incident brought on by you DUI of alcohol.