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Talking Telescope for Kids

The Talking Bug Identifier has been featured a few days back here in Geekie. Now, another talking gadget is being featured from the same company. This gadget teaches kids astronomy while having fun along the way.

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The talking telescope give kids a view of what is out there. Of course they know the sun, moon and the stars but they sure don’t know what other heavenly bodies are present like asteroids, comets, and even space shuttles! This learning gadget shows images via slides that insert in the telescope like the View-Master that we had as a kid. There are a total of 20 full color vivid slides that show the wonders of the sky both natural and man-made. These shots were taken by NASA, the leading resource for outer space information so quality and accuracy of images can be assured. This telescope has quiz modes to challenge kids on what the solar system is and the like. Furthermore, this gadget can give 200 fun facts about the solar system making each playing experience always new. Seven Spark Cards are also included in each purchase that illustrates the scientific method of discovering the solar system.

Reviews on the product by real parents were outstanding. Parents have reported that their kids love using the talking telescope and has learned a lot about planets and stars. They also believe that kids of all ages would love using this gadget and even parents themselves have fun with it.

Get the Talking Telescope and let the kids learn what planets, stars, comets, moon, and others is all about.

Motorola Aura “Celestial Edition” Soon Taking “Giant Leaps” for Mankind

moto-aura-celestial-editionThough there haven’t been many interesting cellular phones in the product portfolio of Motorola lately, we just cannot but admit the big contribution of the company to the development of telecommunications. Remember the radio transformer made by Motorola used during the first manned Moon landing that happened exactly 40 years ago? Yes, the device aboard the Apollo 11 that relayed the first words and visuals from the Moon to Earth came from Motorola.

Now, to celebrate the anniversary, Motorola rolls out a special series of its Aura phone – called Celestial Edition. Word on the street has it that this handset won’t deviate much from the predecessor [Motorola Aura], but it will come packed with pictures, audio and video content – all provided by NASA that visualizes the great achievement. The handset will also come with a laser made inscription and 9 post stamps to commemorate the mission.

The first unit of the Celestial Edition will go to Neil Armstrong as a gift, while the rest of us who have never walked on the Moon will have to wait [but not a bit longer] because this handset is coming out from early July [meaning, really soon], until the end of the year. We are not sure of the pricing as its remains unknown to date, but no doubt, it will be more expensive than the original ($1,967).

Ants in the Pants!

    

 

 

      Everyone hates ants crawling around the house, trying to get food for their colony, or crawling up ur legs then suddenly giving you a sting. But what if we can watch them living and trying to survive each day, seeing their colony growing?

    

     Ants are amazing creatures. They are very strong, they can lift up to 20 times their body weight. Ants have 2 stomachs and 3 eyes. They work together to achieve a single goal and have a revolutionary way of communication.

 

    

     This man made ant colony is very interesting. You can see them crawling and communicationg with each other. It also contains a moraculous gel, derived from NASA SPACE EXPERIMENT LAB, that serves as food and habitat for your ants. It would give you the pleasure of watching them live.

 

     Ants are considered one of the most pupular creatures, so let’s forget them as an enemy. Now we can watch them in a space-age aquarium. They are composed of ten thousands types of species. Now we can bring them in with antworks.

 

·        AntWorks is based on a 2003 NASA Space Shuttle experiment to study animal life in space and test how ants successfully tunnel in microgravity.

·        The AntWorks Gel (Non Toxic) is complete with nutrients to promote healthy growth in the new colony.

·        Watch ants live, work and tunnel in the nutritious and non-toxic gel as they create series upon series of intricate tunnels.

·        The included LED illuminator acts as your Antworks base and when plugged in will shine four bright blue LEDs up through your torquoise gel. The ultimate nightlight is upon us! (120v).

·        Easy to care for – Ants need NO food or water.

·        Case is 6.5″x 5.5″x 1.25″

Each ‘Antworks’ Includes:

  • Case and gel
  • Magnifying glass
  • Four blue LEDs embedded in base.
  • Ant catching/tunnel starting tool
  • Instruction booklet with interesting facts about ants.
  • ANTS ARE NOT INCLUDED! However, there is a form included where you can order some ants for delivery via mail. But why bother? Just set out some potato chips in the kitchen and voila! Instant ant colony!

Now we can enjoy this wonderful scene right in the comfort of our home. Have your very own Antworks here .
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