The Satechi Smart LED Desk Lamp Courtesy of Satechi

One of Techeye’s cats – the one who only responds to the name “Optipuss Prime” – is suffering from depression. He’s been moping for weeks, sleeping longer and peeing on things that really shouldn’t be peed on. Like electrical sockets. 

We’ve tried to cheer him up, but to no avail. Catnip does nothing. Pictures of lolcats in lingerie have no effect. We even tried grooming him, but Optipuss was not impressed. Even the giant hairball we coughed up earned but a yawn.

As we usually do when facing real-life problems, Techeye looked on the internet for helpful gadgets. We found some, too.

One promising item is the Satechi Smart LED Desk Lamp (Satechi.net). You know, in case Optipuss is suffering from seasonal affective disorder.

Unlike most of its kin, the Satechi Smart LED Desk Lamp (henceforth known as “the Lamp”) has a few features beyond its on/off switch. It boasts four lighting modes: reading, study, relaxation and bedtime modes, the latter of which “encourages deep sleep with a comfortable soft light.”

There’s also a rear USB port for charging mobile devices, a one-touch control scheme and a one-hour auto-off timer. The green-minded will appreciate that the Lamp consumes just one-eighth the power of a regular incandescent lamp and has a lifespan of over 40,000 hours. Cost: $99.99.

Now, our cat won’t care a whisker about any of that, but perhaps the extra light will do him some good. That USB port may also come in handy for charging the new gaming tablet we’re getting him.

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