Despite the terrible name, the
RatPlug is an intelligent
charger that connects your personal electronic devices to the
internet and automatically uploads and downloads files while you
charge the battery.
The idea is that it automatically downloads podcasts, videos,
pictures and text feeds while uploading the photos and home-videos
it finds on your handheld devices to various websites, like Youtube
and Facebook, without connecting to a computer.
The RatPlug is pre-configured so it is easy to use right out of
the box and you can customise what you want. Using the RatPlug you
can also download a personalised YouTube feed and podcasts from
most websites.
It costs £50 with no monthly fees and no mobile data charges
because the RatPlug uses your home electricity and
home broadband.
You just plug the RatPlug in to any mains socket in the house
and it works while you do something else, like sleep. Your pictures
can also be sent automatically to where you want them.