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Things that go ‘boo’ in the night!

Gadgets April 18, 2007 posted by

Jumbo Universal Remote – big friendly buttons

The Innovage Jumbo Universal Remote comes with large soft-touch buttons and enough smarts to control up to four different A/V devices. Not all at once, of course you understand. That would be difficult and perhaps rather noisy. No, we’re talking a linear service here. One device at a time. Think you can live with that? £14.99.  The Jumbo Remote by Innovage presents a solution to several common problems. You can replace all your existing remotes with one easy to use handset…


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Gadgets April 18, 2007 posted by

FED Phone Charger – the uber versatile power pod

The FED Charger is a multi-model mobile phone charger which looks like it could be pretty useful if you have many different handsets in your home. The device copes with Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Blackberry and Mini USB (Motorola) straight off, and the addition of connectors lets you charge up other makes like LG too. There’s even connectors for iPod, PSP and other handheld toys. €17.50. Tags: fed, phone+charger


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Gadgets April 18, 2007 posted by

Jonny Glow Toilet Locator – find that pan fast in the dark

The Jonny Glow Toilet Locator uses no electricity, batteries or hidden magic sauce to help you hit the toilet pan accurately. Instead it relies on good ole glow in the dark stick-on strips. Your family will thank you. As will your slippers. $11.99.  JONNY GLOW is uniquely designed to “help you see where you are going” in the middle of the night. Once applied to your toilet, the glow-in-the-dark strips of JONNY GLOW will help you to accurately use the…


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Gadgets April 17, 2007 posted by

Mobigator – Skype calls redirected to your mobile for free-ish

The Mobigator transfers incoming home or office Skype calls to your mobile phone for free (as long as you’ve got a family mobile call plan) via an internal SIM card. The Skype call arrives, the device calls out to your mobile via its internal SIM and you chat with the caller using the link-up. The Pro version lets you direct calls to multiple mobile phones in an office scenario. £185.99.  MobiGater is a device which transfers your Skype calls to your mobile…


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Gadgets April 17, 2007 posted by

AK47 Walkie Talkie Phone – retro freedom fighters only please

The AK-47 Walkie-Talkie Phone. Yep, you’ve guessed it, a normal dual band GSM mobile phone built to resemble a yesteryear walkie talkie handset. In Chinese livery. With an integrated 2 megapixel camera and MP3 player. Oh and did we mention that it actually functions as a walkie talkie too? Urban grunt style doesn’t get any better than this, does it? $225.00.  Vibrating Alert, Games, Long Standby Time, Walkie-talkie! Indepent walkie-talkie system and phone system. Separate system for power switch, conversation,…


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Gadgets April 17, 2007 posted by

Mouse Jiggler – keep your computer alive

The Mouse Jiggler stops your computer going to sleep or the screensaver triggering. Offered in a fast or slow version for $29.95. Words fail.  Computer Forensics Investigators use Mouse Jiggler to prevent password dialog boxes due to screen savers or sleep mode. IT Professionals use Mouse Jiggler to prevent password dialog boxes due to screen savers or sleep mode after an employee is terminated and they need to maintain access to a computer. IT professionals or office workers use Mouse…


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Gadgets April 16, 2007 posted by

Future Toilet – top up tinkles

The Future Toilet. UK design team come up with toilet seat that raises up with a lever push and comes down automatically when the toilet is flushed. Ladies across the Western world cry out with joy and happiness. Men giggle with embarrassment. £350.00 on eBay. [Video]  This problem, which is as old as the toilet itself, has been solved by a company based in North London who have invented a toilet with a lever to lift the seat and cover…


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Gadgets April 16, 2007 posted by

Powershoes bounce back – spring is sprunged

The Chinese manufacturers of Powershoes have moved onto the 2nd generation version. Which means they’ll hold big adults now as well as kids. Personally I’m a bit Elmer Fud over this product, but if you wanna make like Bugs, go ahead. Enjoy!  With a pair of Powerishoes/Flyjumper on your feet you’ll be able to move like a superhero. The soar in adrenaline you feel when a small jump takes you high in the air above the tree is impossible to describe – it has…


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Gadgets April 14, 2007 posted by

Geneva Sound System for iPod – it’s a big dock all right

The Geneva Sound System XL. My what a big speaker. And not just a dock either. It comes with a built in slot loading CD player and an FM radio. So lots of opportunities to drown in sound. Yours for just…cough…$1075.00.  The Geneva Sound System model XL is a very powerful complete stereo system, crafted in a single cabinet made out of piano lacquered wood. With its built-in stereo tweeters, woofers and 8 inch subwoofers and powered by a 600-watt high…


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Gadgets April 13, 2007 posted by

Elvis Duck – the mood light that binges?

The Elvis Duck. Not only does he look like a duck, but he signs autographs, croons on demand, plays Vegas 3 months of the year and promises that you won’t be lonesome tonite (rats, we allowed a song reference to creep in). £6.95 says you won’t find a more risible duck anywhere this side of Xmas.  Thankfully the makers of the madcap Elvis Duck have obviously got more time on their hands because they’ve successfully united the King and an…


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Gadgets April 13, 2007 posted by

Pet Clin – DIY Doggy Wash

The PetClin DIY Doggy Wash. Got dog? Need clean? Well get those gloves out and get yourself down to the drive-in – or is that walkies-in? – doggy wash. Insert cash and get a 12 minute cycle which includes shampoo, water at 82 degrees, warm anti-flea rinse and a 2 speed dryer. Man, them dogs is being better treated than most of the humans on this planet.  PetClin is the first of its kind complete do-it-yourself dog washing booth (pronounced…


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future tech April 13, 2007 posted by

SUNN Solar Car Kit – ugly, slow, green but with infinity mileage

The SUNN Solar Car Kit offers unlimited miles per…ah…gallon of sunshine. It also offers a max speed of 25 mph and a range of 20 miles, so you’re not going to do the daily i5 commute on it. But it’s a start. Isn’t it? Price unknown, but take a look at the video.  You can design and build a car that makes you happy when you drive and makes you smile when you look at it. We are offering plans and…


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Fun & Games April 13, 2007 posted by

Star Wars Shock Trooper Cookie Jar – nerdware for cookie nutz

The Star Wars Shock Trooper Cookie Jar is the kind of kitchen utensil that makes you wanna get fat. Actually that’s a lie. Any kitchen instrument that can hold naughty food does that, doesn’t it? Anyway, it’s a perfect match for that Darth Vader toaster you’ve got in the corner, isn’t it? $49.99.  If there was ever a cookie jar designed to match your kitchen décor, this has to be it! Sporting a white, black, and red finish, this Shock Trooper…


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