How many times have you forgotten to blow out the candles, only to awake to a burning set of drapes?  Personally, I never have.  But the thought of my cat knocking over a candle or burning her whiskers off trying to "smell" it isn't too pleasant(and the burning smell of cat hair isn't that great either).  A much safer, yet still romantic, option, are these "blow-on/off" LED candles by ThinkGeek.

Not only are they preeeeeeetty, but they're NOT ON FIRE.  Maybe the only downfall is that they aren't scented, which is one of my favorite things about burning candles.  The price is a small one to pay, considering the danger that comes with a flame in your home.  These candles vary in size and price, from $12 to $15.

Next time you're in the "romantic mood" with your S.O., or even better, trying to forget him while enjoying a bottle of champagne or wine with your girlfriends, this Electronic Ice Bucket will come in handy.  It's battery operated, so electric shock from the ice inside the bucket is a non-issue.  Simply select the type of beverage (white, red, or blush wine, sparkling, etc), place sensor in the wine, and wah-lah... it lets you know when it's cold enough for maximum enjoyment.  No muss, no fuss.  Product by Frontgate, runs about $40. 

This Shower Hot Water Saver by REWilliams is a simple yet useful device to stop the waste of hot water, and save you money as well. It isn't hideous or too bulky, and just screws into your current showerhead. This product has a sensor that knows when the water is your preferred temperature and then pauses the flow of water. When you're finally ready to get in, just flip the switch, and on with the show.

I always turn the water on way before I get in the shower, so that it will heat up. And I'm guilty too, sometimes I turn it on and start doing something, all the while wasting hot water! The company claims that a household of 3 will save over $75.00 a year in wasted water costs. Considering the price of the product ($39.95), it seems well worth it.

I guess this could work for those of us that are either a) lazy or b) busy. But even if you're neither, this seems like a good idea for helping mother nature in her quest to clean the planet.

It's called a LawnBott, and it's essentially a Roomba for your lawn. It runs on electricity, so there is no gas or oil involved (bonus - only costs $7-$10 in electricity a year!!). Just set up the docking station by an outdoor electrical outlet, let it charge, set the timer and let it go. It comes with wire fencing to put up around the perimeter of your lawn, to protect your rose bushes and neighborhood children. It can mow up to 33,000sq ft, so the average home owner will have no problem with the low battery power. It even has a rain sensor, so if it begins pouring heavily, the LawnBott returns to it's docking station immediately.

It seems like a brilliant idea - my only question is if it has a safety lock on it to prohibit thieves from stealing it - after all, these puppies go for anywhere between $1,749 and $2,899, depending on the model. (Edit: The manufacturer DOES sell an anti-theft alarm!)

And please, if you do use this - lock up the family pets so they don't come in contact with this beast. Yikes..

Find out more here

I really need/want this. It's the smartest refrigerator I've ever had the pleasure to blog about (come to think of it, it's the ONLY refrigerator I've ever blogged about)... moving on, LG's Side-by-Side Refrigerator does just about everything you'd expect from a kitchen appliance, aside from actually cooking your meals for you.

It's packed with fabulous features but one of the best is the 15" LCD TV w/ Remote Control and the Weather/Info Center. It gives you a complete 5-day forecast for your area. You don't even have to leave your kitchen to get the news & weather... nice! The fridge also comes pre-loaded with gobs of recipes - something I'd definitely take advantage of. Other wonderful perks - the ability to store digital photos, FM radio, anniversary reminders, and touch-sensitive controls for the internal temp of the fridge & freezer.

How much for the TV/cookbook/refrigerator/datebook in one? $3,500.

Doesn't the word refrigerator look a little silly when you type it 80 times in a row? Apologizing in advance for spelling mistakes. Refridgeramarator.

So you've seen the fabulous LG Refrigerator. You may have even spent the big bucks and actually indulged yourself! Now let's move on to cleaning appliances - the LG Compressor Vacuum Cleaner! What's so special about this vacuum cleaner vs your run-of-the-mill Dirt Devil or even the innovative Dyson? Let me tell you.

Not only is this machine bagless, but it actually compresses the dust and dirt into tightly packed tubes inside the vacuum - for easier and less messy disposal. Compression of grime also means more room for extra grime, so you don't have to clean it out so often! I also think it's real cute, and I haven't seen this style in a long time. It looks easier to manuever, but I could be wrong.

Can I just say - that I LOATHE cleaning out the vacuum because the dust is so messy that it spills outside of the vacuum, on the floor, gets all over my hands, clothes, etc... it's just a nightmare. This vacuum expels the dust in a nice little cube so you don't have to worry about that.

via Shiny Shiny

It's always preferable to wake up to your favorite tunes rather than the "Bleep!! Bleep!! Bleep!!" of your average alarm clock. iHome is no stranger to iPod-docking music players, and now offer one of their fabulous alarm clocks in an appealing pink color!

The iH4P is a bit tall, but it's not too wide, so if you haven't got much space it will work nicely. Plus the snooze button is in an easy-to-reach place (on the bottom), and after all that is the most important thing. It's got a sleep timer that you can set so you can not only wake up to your music of choice, but fall asleep to it as well, has a remote control, features EXB (Extended Bass and Reson8) sound quality, and is battery operated so in the case of a power failure, you're still good to go.

It's only $49.99 and has free shipping if you order from iHome directly.

via ChipChick

If you are one of those people that likes to be different, or difficult, or just plain odd, you may find this HTPC from Monueal appealing. Their new Inovy 101 line of desktops feature an upside-down optical drive and come in colors like pink, blue, green, and orange. It's also available in black and silver, for those who care less about color and more about specs. Speaking of specs, the 101 also features Dual Core AMD processors and liquid CPU cooling (click here for more).

Pretty much it's a prettier, schnazzier way to handle your media. No information on pricing yet.

via ChipChick

Popping the bubbles on bubble wrap is just as gratifying and exciting as unwrapping whatever the bubble wrap was protecting. I don't know a single person that doesn't love popping those things - with your fingers, or, by stomping it or rolling around on it. The possibilities are endless!

Now you can pop as many virtual "bubbles" as your heart desires with this delightful gadget from Bandai Asovision. It's called PuchiPuchi, and it's a little keychain with 8 bubbles ripe for the popping. It actually makes a popping sound, and every 100th pop, you get a bonus sound - think "sexy voice", "dog bark" or, "fart" (gross!) It also comes in 5 colors.

via Engadget

How many times have you been forced to arrange your kitchen, bedroom, living room (any room really), based on where the electrical sockets are? And how about those rooms that only have TWO? I mean, this is 2007, surely we have more than 4 uses for an electrical socket. And power strips are not the most attractive (or safe) option.

Not that this is necessarily "attractive," but it sure is a novel solution. Once you install Eubiq's electricity-supplying tracks in your room of choice, simply plug your appliances into the corresponding plugs and move your junk around with ease. The tracks are available in lengths up to 3.6 meters, and can be wired with a voltage of 110V or 230V.

Made in Singapore but available internationally, this system is especially helpful in office environments.

via PopGadget

That's right, there's nothing like a taser to stop a hoodlum from roughing you up or robbing you blind. Shock the hell out of that criminal with a PINK Taser - just announced today (along with boring black, silver, and blue ones) at the 2007 Taser Conference in Chicago (who knew there was such a thing?)

Each cellphone-sized unit is about $300.

The company's co-founders also announced the XREP, a Taser bullet. Yes, a bullet. When shot from a regular 7-round shotgun, the frontal electrodes in the nose of the device penetrate the skin and "causes a certain amount of pain" - just enough, in fact, to make the recipient try and remove the bullet with their hand - in which they will recieve a complimentary shock to their system that completely locks down your hand so you cannot let go. At the same time, 3 ft copper wires with multiple spiked electrodes shoot out of the back of the bullet after impact, with the sole purpose of causing more pain in different parts of your body. Wicked! Each device is $99 and will be available sometime in 2008.

Via TGDaily

Save on your electric bill this winter by investing in one of Panasonic's heated carpets. What? It took them this long to invent this? It's brilliant. Anyone who has had to suffer through freezing cold winters with hardwood floors can understand how nice it would be to step onto a nice heated rug. The temperature goes up to 114F, but is adjustable, thank goodness, because 114 degrees is a bit hot for lounging.

It's also stain proof and waterproof, in case you spill something on it, or your pet decides to make it a bathroom - no electrification!

via ShinyShiny

You know, I'm in the market for a new tea kettle since the whistle-r thing on mine just broke off. Now I have to GUESS when the water is boiling, since there is no fancy whistling coming out.

This electric kettle from Kenwood lights up in gorgeous colors to let you know when your water is hot. It gives you the option of only heating it to 80 degrees (vs full-on boiling the water), so you aren't putting your tongue at risk for being BURNT either. The temperature is maintained as long as it's on, so you don't waste energy reheating the water when you need a refill.

Unfortunately it's only available in the UK right now. Response Kettle! Bring your self to the US so I can purchase you.

via ChipChick

There are only about a billion products out there that are pink and support breast cancer research. Shiny Shiny put together a nice little top 10 list of the best pink-colored gadgets whose manufacturers donate a portion of the sale to various charities/organizations in the name of boob health.

Top 10 Breast Cancer Donation Gadgets

Some favorites on the list....

1. Belkin iPod Cases

2. Pink Sony Vaio

3. Dyson Pink DC07 Vacuum

4. Special Edition iPod Shuffle Pack

Check out the whole list for a whole lotta pink.

I'm actually surprised that I haven't seen something like this before. If your love of pink is so deep that it transcends into your home decor, then this is definitely the TV for you.

This 32" Sony Bravia LCD TV comes in the fabulously named "Cosmo Pink." But don't let it's outsides fool you - this TV is no wuss. It's got several smart features such as a light sensor that adjust screen brightness to match the lighting in your living room, a freeze function (pause for those of you without TiVo), front surround-sound, an award winning on-screen navigation system, as well as hook-ups to stream internet using Bravia's Internet Video Link module (sold separately).

This pretty in pink TV can be yours for around $1,100, and will be available for pre-orders on October 31.

via TechieDiva

Now that Halloween has come and gone in the blink of an eye, it's time to start thinking about Christmas. What! Already?! Fall is going by FAR too quickly for my liking. I haven't had nearly enough time to actually get out and enjoy it.

So for those of you who are chained to your laptops like me, you'll appreciate this easy way not to miss the holiday spirit. It's a USB Christmas tree!

Granted you celebrate Christmas, you'll enjoy this lit-up miniature version of a Christmas tree, without ever having to miss a single e-mail, instant message, or blog post. I'll tell you what this is. It's a sick replacement for what was once a delightful icon of my favorite holiday. But now I'm all growns up, and this girls got work to do. Ahh, spreadsheets and holiday nostalgia. What more could you want??

It's only about $20, (or £9.95) available on UK site Gizoo.com .

via GeekSugar

As if we needed yet another way to proclaim to the world (or at least our family and friends) that we are in fact, geeks to the core.

Just in time for the holidays, Nigel's Eco Store presents Christmas tree ornaments made from recycled CDs and circuit boards. They come in various designs - bells, stars, or Christmas trees. They're kind of pricey ($6-$9), but I think it's worth it. I mean if you're into computers or technology, this is the perfect way to express that love during the holidays (besides of course, giving the gift of technology, but that can get kinda expensive.) Plus, they are made from recycled materials, which supposedly makes them "eco-friendly."

They also make a great gift for that enthusiast in your life that is so hard to shop for. 'Tis the season to be geeky!

via Gizmodo

The first thing that popped into my head while reading the words "Waterproof TV" was a wild fraternity house, and cans of beer being shaken and sprayed all over the walls. Why else would you need a waterproof TV?! I suppose there is the off chance of a leak, or a flood, a kitchen mishap, or some other unfortunate water damage, but the thought of beer flying all over is much more entertaining.

The cleverly named Soak TV line features Waterproof LCDs for use indoors or outdoors, which means you can use it near your pool with no worries that it will be damaged. It comes with the option of hooking up a PC or DVD player, as well as stereo speakers.

The Soak TV line isn't available for purchase yet, but hopefully will be by summertime. Pricing only available for one model, the Soak104, which is £494.95

via ChipChick

Stumped on what to get your tech-loving sweetheart this Valentine's Day? It's not too late. Check out these three gadgets that are sure to make her swoon.

BlackBerry Pearl 8130 in Pink

Skip the candy and flowers this year and give your sweetheart the gift of style for Valentine’s Day. Just in time for what is arguably one of the most stressful holidays of the year, BlackBerry’s ever-popular Pearl 8130 is being released in a gorgeous, shimmery pink color. This feminine touch to the already efficient smartphone allows even the busiest working lady to remain stylish, yet organized, while on the go.

In addition to the already fabulous standard features we have come to expect from BlackBerry—managing e-mail with up to 10 supported POP3 and IMAP e-mail accounts, and instant Internet with Wireless broadband (EV-DO) connectivity for high-speed data transfers—this fashion-conscious device has a 2 megapixel camera with flash and 5x zoom, perfect for snapping quality pics at a moment’s notice. The advanced media player allows her to watch and record videos, listen to music, and lots more. Let’s not forget about the built-in navigation system to support the location-based application VZ NavigatorSM… which will be incredibly useful when her significant other refuses to stop for directions.

It also comes equipped with voice activated dialing, speakerphone, noise and echo cancellation technology, Bluetooth®, and more.

Currently only available through Verizon Wireless, this beautiful little treasure retails for $199.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate, with a new two-year customer agreement.

Read more below the fold.....

Every once in a while, someone I never talk to on iChat will get a nice message from me that looks something like this:

"555555555555555555555JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJT4OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO"

It's always a great conversation starter.

I have to agree with Gizmodo, this IS a brilliant idea, but there is no way in hell my cats would ever stay on this little ledge! They much prefer to lay directly on top of my hands on the keyboard, or to just keep walking across it, back and forth, back and forth.

But if you wanna try your luck, the Kit-in-Box by 'The Refined Feline' (LOL) holds up to 20lbs of cat and is available in three stains: birch, mahogany and cherry, for $49.99.

And if you do....... send pics!

via Gizmodo

This is a particularly sub-par Tuesday for me, seeing as I'm feeling under the weather. It could be the unpredictable LA weather - which keeps switching from 100 degrees to 60 degrees, or it could be too much pool partying this weekend, but regardless, I feel less than glamorous today!

In the spirit of my mood, I found this interesting article on how our overwhelmingly frequent, everyday use of gadgets may be making us sick!

Are Your Gadgets Making You Sick?

From sore thumbs, acne, vision problems, and low sperm count (Yikes!) - I myself suffer from more than one of these ailments (not the sperm count). It's got tips on how to prevent each of these problems, and I for one am open to the advice!

It's worth a look!

via Switched/Engadget