LED lights that change color when you shake them!

Philips Imageo Rechargeable Table Lights. It’s a way to create atmosphere at an outdoor table at night without the risk of open flames and hot wax. The set includes two rechargeable LED candles lights, a charger and integrated adaptor. If you want the full, catchy name of this product it’s: Philips Imageo LED Rechargeable Color Changing Table Lights with Charging Plate. These lights offer a relaxing; even romantic glow and change color when you flip them over and back up again. Or simply tilt it to turn it on and off. After an initial charge on the wireless induction charging station, these lights will glow for 6 hours. A set with two lights and the charging station is $74.99 here on Amazon. (I haven’t bought anything here.

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3D Comes to the iPhone & iPod Touch!

Hasbro’s my3D turns an 2^nd, 3^rd or 4th generation iPod touch, iPhone 3G, 3GS or iPhone 4 into a 3D viewer. The my 3D device looks like a pair of plastic binoculars, but when you look in it you’ll actually be viewing the screen on your Apple device. If you remember the ViewMaster, this is kind of an updated digital version. It comes with four adapters for the different Apple devices. The packaging is strange. When you open the box, one of the adapters says: “Insert your iPhone or iPod touch here!” So I inserted my 4^th Gen Touch, but it doesn’t seem to fit correctly. That's when I figure I better check the instructions. I can’t find the instructions until I notice some printing showing through a hole in the plastic tray the device comes in. Under the tray I find the instructions and -- what’s this? Another adapter - the one I should be using. Before you can use my 3D you need to visit the iTunes app to download games, a demo and 360-degree panoramic apps. Even though the apps are free you need to activate them with the code that’s printed on the viewer. I downloaded some apps and found using the my3D is a lot of fun. 3D photos looking amazingly deep! The movie trailers look a little less 3D, but they’re pretty good. The panoramic scene I downloaded was great. The view is a pier on the ocean and as you turn or look up or down your iPhone or Touch accelerometer makes it possible for you to see the view as if you were there. Friends enjoyed playing with the My3D too. I think the novelty will wear off quickly for adults, but kids will probably find it fascinating for a long time. Right now there are only about a half dozen 3D apps available. In case you're wondering, all of your device buttons are accessible when it's in the my3D, but using the on-screen menus can be tricky. The my3D device has two thumbholes on the bottom so you can press the buttons on the screen. Sometimes I found using them a bit tricky especially when a menu choice said: push both buttons with both thumbs at the same time. Even though it uses no batteries the construction of the plastic case seemed to make the sound of my Touch more robust. Right now it’s available at Target for $34.99. In June it will be in wider distribution.

http://www.target.com/Hasbro-MY3D-3D-Viewer-White/dp/B004T7VIPG

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Now your pet can shoot their own video!

What if your pet could walk around carrying a video camera? Well, guess what? Then can. The Eyenimal Videocam is a digital cam for your dog or cat! It’s ultralight at about 1.2 ounces. It clips on the pet’s collar and hangs down with the lens facing forward. Turn it on, walk your pet, and then when you plug it you’re your computer you’ll be able to see life from your pet’s point of view! (There is no software with the cam, so you use one of your own programs. I used VLC.) Having spent a couple of hours with the Eyenimal, here are some helpful hints that hopefully will save you from ruining your first few videos. Make sure you remove any metal tags your dog might wear because the mic is pretty sensitive and will pick up the noise. You can either take them off, or do what I did. Use a rubber band to keep them tightly together so they didn’t jingle. And the cam will work best on dogs that aren’t too furry. The Eyenimal hangs down under the pet's chin, so on some dogs, fur might obscure part of the lens. Walking the dog using a metal chain can also added unwanted noise. In addition to the built in microphone, there’s 8GB of built in memory. Video capture resolution is 680 X 480 and the battery should be last about 2.5 hours on a full charge. You charge it via your USB port. It’s PC & Mac compatible. $99 at the PetGadgets link. There’s a brief video Fairway shot using the Eyenimal here:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDxrQEECGms

www.petgadgets.com

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You've Heard of an Undershirt, but how about a ThunderShirt?

Fairway models her Thundershirt outside the Gizneyland Studio. The wet sidewalk shows we just had a rainstorm.At a Pet Show a gentlemen asked if I knew about ThunderShirt.  I didn't, and was willing to listen, especially when he said he was great for dogs who got upset during thunder storms. ThunderShirt is designed to apply gentle pressure on a dog’s torso which offers a calming effect. It sure worked great on my dog a few days before I showed this product on the air. NYC had several loud thunder storms with pounding rain. Instead of hiding in the bathroom, my 10 year old dog (Fairway) stayed in the living room! And during one storm she actually ate her dinner while wearing her ThunderShirt. The company says that the Thundershirt’s gentle, constant pressure has a dramatic calming effect for most dogs if they are anxious, fearful or over-excited. Based on surveys completed by over two thousand customers, over 80% of dogs show significant improvement in symptoms when using Thundershirt. It should fit snugly, so check out the correct size for your dog on their website. $36.

www.thundershirt.com

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Entertain Your Dog or Cat - Automatically.

And with the Dart, you don't have to sit there moving your Laser pen around the room, it works automatically. It has a rotating laser light that provides hours of fun for your feline and canine friends. Just place DART on the floor, turn it on and watch the chase begin! Variable speeds and timer settings offer 16 exciting play combinations. 360 degree Laser action. (The Laser is aimed down, but always observe the Laser cautions on the product.) Run of 3 AA batteries. The unit does make noise as it operates, but your pet will most likely be too busy chasing the red dot to care. But you can set the timer and leave the room if you like. Set for 5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes. And there’s a setting for four different speeds. Green LED lights indicate timer and speed setting. MSRP Under $35. It’s for sale here for Under $28. (I haven’t bought anything here here.)

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Company website: www.frolicat.com

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