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You know, I can’t imagine how anyone might have thought this was a good idea, but in the early stages of design is a product that brings together a clothespin with an LED light.  Dubbed the Lighting Pin, it was never meant to be used for hanging clothes, but rather as a simple, go-anywhere book or task light.  It’s just a clip on light, much like the kind you see in garages  only much smaller and simpler to use.

It’s actually fairly powerful–you can see above that, when used with a bit of paper, you can actually get a tiny lamp out of the thing.  And I believe that, under other circumstances, this might have been a great idea, but no.  Not this one, not as long as flashlights are still cheap and plentiful.

But someday, this may be exactly what we need, even if we don’t know it yet.

Oh, and if you follow those links, try the via first–it’ll actually warn you that the read is a processor-hungry Flash-intensive monster, so you may not want to hit that one unless you’ve cleared some memory first.

[via WIRED]

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Late last month Joby launched the GorillaMobile, a tripod built specifically for your mobile devices (think camera or mobile phone).  Today, the company announced the Gorillatorch, a 65 lumen white LED flash light mounted to a set of Joby’s patented flexible and bendable legs – and they tossed magnetic feet.  Joby will include 3 AA batteries for your convenience and a slider switch that allows you to adjust its brightness while saving battery life.  The 8-inch, 9oz torch will ship sometime this September and retail for about $30.

Full release after the ‘leap’ …Continue reading: Joby Flexes And Releases Gorillatorch For Grease Monkey’s And Those Alike

Stick one of these in the back of your car and you’ll be loved or hated, but either way you’ll get your point across.  The Light Hand Gestures uses electroluminescent technology to display 7 different…shall we say ‘moods’, that can be changed by a wireless remote.  It will apparently never burn out and it attaches via a set of suction cups and can be programmed to cycle through all 7 gestures in set intervals, or you can choose the most appropriate one given the scenario. Available now for $40.

[via Nerdapproved]

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The folks over at Eternaleds, Inc. recently announced the debut of their HydraLux-4 LED light bulb, a light bulb that could change the way we live! (okay, perhaps I’m exaggerating a bit).

The liquid-cooling technology used in HydraLux-4 LED is the first of its kind. The bulb is surrounded by liquid, making overheating virtually impossible and cool to the touch no matter how long they’ve been on. LEDs are known to be far more energy efficient than the standard CFL bulbs, which don’t provide a full range of light. Fortunately this new invention gives a full 360 degrees of light.

While, the $35 price tag per bulb may cause sticker shock, the life time and efficiency of this bulb almost makes up for it. At 8 hours a day, the HydraLux-4 only costs $1.75 per year to run and uses 4w compared to the common 25w of incandescent bulbs; from there you can do the math. Furthermore, they’re rated for over 35,000 of use, that’s almost 4 years.

One great thing I like about the HydraLux-4 LED bulb is that it’s completely dimmable. If dimming is not enough, you can even choose from two available colors; Warm White and Daylight White and even install these bad boys outside.

If its pushes through, Eternaleds is planning to release 8w, 12w and 16w versions of HydraLux by the end of 2009. Each purchased bulb comes with a 2-yr warranty and 30 day money-back guarantee. Nothing is brighter and more reassuring than that!

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Got a friend or family member that watches countless hours of alien abduction TV shows on Natgeo or the Discovery Channel?  Well have I got the perfect gift for them: the Alien Abduction lamp.  Not only is the “Bovine Abductee” completely removable, but it features a glowing cockpit complete with aliens peering out of the window and get this, real fake grass!  You can pre-order register to receive one of the 2,000 limited edition lamps now, but the price has yet to be announced.

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Trying to add a little panache to your living room?  Or perhaps you’re opening a trendy bar and wanna set yourself apart from the competition?  The Motorlight from Jake Dyson features a motorized arc that can be adjusted from 10 to 120 degrees providing a ‘narrow or wide shaft’ of light to be projected on to the wall.  Up to 30 lights can be simultaneously manipulated via the remote, which also includes a brightness control.  They’re supposedly available now in select retail stores and start at around $400, although its not clear how many you get.

[via Core77]

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This alien like probe is in fact a light that runs on soil.  The same stuff you put your feet on everyday (unless your in NYC or don’t leave your apartment) contains ‘energy conducive metals like zinc, copper and iron, and microbial fuel cells [that] are capable of converting electrolytes in soil into usable energy’.  Inside the device are conductive copper and zinc plates that draw energy from the soil and in theory can eternally power an LED light.  To add more power, or at least replenish the soil’s powers, just add a dash of water.

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If you’re outdoors in the dark, you’ll probably need a flashlight. Unfortunately, almost every flashlight is built the same way as a long tube. This makes it convenient to carry, but makes it less convenient to prop up anywhere. Even worse is that most flashlights are cumbersome to carry due to their long length. If you want a small, more compact flashlight that comes with a built-in stand, you might want to look at the Altus Lumen PAD-L.

Departing from the traditional tube design of most flashlights, the PAD-L more closely resembles the rectangular form factor of an iPod. This makes it easy to slip into a pocket and hold in your hand comfortably. Tapping a button in the side gives you four different levels of illumination ranging from low to high.
Unlike other flashlights, the PAD-L includes a hinged cover and metal stand that swings out, allowing you to prop this light on the ground to free your hands from holding it. By adjusting this metal stand, you can aim the light at different angles, which can be perfect when you’re working in the dark by yourself and can’t spare a hand to hold an ordinary flashlight to illuminate a specific area. To power this device, you just need four AAA batteries that fit under a metal cover that you can screw shut. …Continue reading: Gadget Review: Altus Lumen PAD-L LED Light

SR Electronics latest light ring, the FlexRing 6400, might just burn the crap out of your retinas if you don’t strap on a welder’s mask.  Composed of 64 white LEDs – 32 in the center ring and 16 on each arm – it be attached to any camera, adjusted for light or flash mode and triggered via an attached PC or hot shoe.  The arms are fully adjustable meaning your object, or subject should come out picture perfect every time.  It comes standard with a 72mm mounting thread, but additional step rings are available.

The Digi-Slave FlexRing 6400 is available for $395.95.

[SRelectronics via Thanks, SRInc2]

Water and technology have their place with one and other, but often they go together like tuna and peanut butter.  What exactly do I mean?  Get your tech wet and usually it’s fried.  The Cromobox LED shower door however, is the perfect combination of bathtub fun and LED lighting.  The glass doors are embedded with LEDs and can be adjusted to reflect your mood or setting.  Flip on the Barry White and go Red for that romantic scene or perhaps cool down with a Blue hue.

I’m not sure if they’ll ever officially come to market, but I’m sure those residing in the Hollywood Hills would be all over these things.

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