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Things that go ‘boo’ in the night!

Gadgets April 2, 2007 posted by

Drybike WeatherShield – banish cold bike hand blues

The Drybike Weathershield. Great idea, about time poor shivering cyclists had the same kind of protection as those big burly motorbike folk. Nylon outer, microfleece inner. Result cosy pinkies. $29.95 a pair.  Carefully constructed from durable materials, these waterproof, breatheable, insulated covers offer superb comfort and warmth for your hands during inclement weather riding. The form allows for easy access to handlebars, breaks, and shifters. Not only do they keep your hands dry, but they block out the wind chill…


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Gadgets April 2, 2007 posted by

R/C Hopping Yodelling Lederhosen – er…

Remote Control Hopping Yodelling Lederhosen. Sometimes, just now and then, we kind of come to the conclusion that we won’t be able to do this stuff for much longer. That the pain, the unbelievable agony, will eventually outweigh the gain. That the joy of the good, will be overshadowed permanently and violently in our mind by the awful – the shudderingly, oh good grief surely not, please don’t let it happen again, I’m gonna scream – awful. We are close to that point. $19.95. Video….


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Gadgets April 2, 2007 posted by

Inflatable Colour Change Lamp – carry your mood with you

Inflatable Colour Change Lamp. One thing that has been missing from your life – go on admit it – is the ability to carry around your own portable mood lamp from place to place. Well, dear wombat, fret no more. For we proudly present the inflatable version of these popular lamp shifting thingies. The £7.95 you spend will be repaid tenfold as you unpack it at your posh relatives’ dining table.  The Inflatable Colour Change Lamp can be easily inflated and…


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Gadgets April 2, 2007 posted by

ID Pilot Cable Labels – great way to keep track of cable mess

ID Pilot Cable Labels help you make sense of that gnarly, nasty cable clutter ratz nest at your feetz. Do you know how much time I spend hunting down which power cable is which under my desk? Do you? Do you? Of course, there is a school of thought that says using coloured felt tip markers and some small plain labels would save you $6.00 a pop, but let’s not be churlish, eh?   Forget about color coding or plastic tags, ID…


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Gadgets March 31, 2007 posted by

TWIT 4.0 Personal Area Network Fleece – geek love fashion

The TWIT 4.0 Personal Area Network Fleece. Be cool without being chilly. Twelve pockets and compartments, earbud pockets, pen pockets and a special holder for your Oakley MP3 shades. Bliss thy name is geek-wear. $139.99.  This fleece jacket offers 12 pockets and compartments to stow and organize your gear and allows you to carry your cell phone, MP3 player and other personal electronic devices. The jacket is perfect for an active lifestyle with removable sleeves, so you can wear it…


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Gadgets March 30, 2007 posted by

iTeki Hidden Camera Detector Pen – for thy enemies are legion

The iTeki Hidden Camera Detector Pen. Because sometimes you’re just not sure what your parents might be thinking. Oh, and it’s got a built-in currency note tester, just in case they try and slip you a sharp one as part of your pocket money allowance. Hey, it’s strictly business OK? $11.99.  This versatile pen wireless signal detector is a perfect kit to help you stay away from intention spying, no matter where you in a hotel, dressing room or anywhere…


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Gadgets March 30, 2007 posted by

B.Duck Bath Radio – FM quack

The B. Duck Bath Radio is yellow. And has a volume control. And a sister in Nova Scotia. £14.95.  This little chap will bob about happily in your bath, always within reach and never minding a soaking. He’s got full auto-scan FM control and volume buttons, and will bring you peace in your bath time. Tags: duck+radio


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Gadgets March 30, 2007 posted by

Laser Tunnel Gun – zzzzzzfaapptttt

What’s a Laser Tunnel Gun? Should we want one? Why? And why does it come with a special warning? $39.99.  For legal reasons the purchaser will have to agree with the following: Buyer assumes full responsibility. Each unit is sold “as is”, in used condition. Any injuries or damages are the responsibility of the buyer. Tags: laser, tunnel+gun


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but is it art? March 30, 2007 posted by

Luminous Fabric – light up your life

So, d’ya wanna add a bit of spice to your otherwise boring wardrobe? Need something to give extra sparkle to your vehicle upholstery? Then maybe you need some Luminous Fabric, citizen. We featured this material waaaay back in 2002, but now they’ve got some fancy new colours, and it’s hand washable in soapy water. Hmm…where’s that knitted shawl pattern I was keeping for a rainy day…?  This technology allows to wave plastic optical fibers alongside synthetic fibers, forming a luminous fabric….


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Gadgets March 29, 2007 posted by

Litter Robot – the moon lander for cats

The Litter Robot. Cat comes home after hard day’s work digging holes. Discovers Martian spacecraft in hallway. Enraged, it savages the housekeeper and elopes with next door’s gerbil. The End. $299.00.  Save time and money with this automatic self-cleaning litter box. Its patented sifting process thoroughly cleans the litter bed automatically after each use, and its large capacity is ideal for multiple cats–up to four cats per unit. When the cat enters the globe-shaped litter chamber, a weight-activated sensor detects…


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Gadgets March 29, 2007 posted by

Shocking Alarm Clock – ring, zap, ouch

Shocking Alarm Clock. Oh yeah, now this is a great idea. Not just an alarm clock, but a clock which gives you an electric shock when you try to hit the snooze button. Wasn’t it Dr Pavlov who did some experiments…? Oh yes. $17.74 in Danish.  This old school looking clock, with it’s mechanical bells chimes in a very traditional way will, very effective, let you know that its time to wake up…Well the catch comes in when you reach over to sleepily turn…


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Gadgets March 29, 2007 posted by

Plush Animal Speakers – monkeys, penguins, but no kittens

Plush Animal Speakers. Fuzzy coats, volume controls, in-built amplifier. Altogether now…aww… $25.00.  They’ll never have a dull musical moment once they perch these monkey or penguin speakers on their desk or bookshelf. Each animal’s fuzzy coat surrounds a full-range speaker and volume control for clear, habitat-shaking sound. * plug-and-play design works with a laptop, iPod, CD or MP3 player—any media player with a headphone jack for audio output * can be powered either by 2 AA batteries (available separately) or…


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Gadgets March 29, 2007 posted by

The Logic Keyboard – shortcuts built in

Logic Keyboard. Why worry about remembering all those difficult keyboard shortcuts when you can just order a keyboard with the shortcuts you use built in? Or get the keycaps you need? And in pretty colours too. Your brain will genuinely thank you. Keycaps from $59.00.  By visualizing the most used application shortcuts, the customized keyboards from Logickeyboard enables you to work faster and more efficient. The colour coded key caps are designed to simplify your work process and speed up…


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Gadgets March 28, 2007 posted by

Forensic UV LED Headband – seek and ye shall blind

The Forensic UV LED Headband Light is just the thing for all you amateur sleuths out there. Or professional ones for that matter. The hands-free headband lets you hunt for evidence at the scene of any local crime (good luck with getting past the sticky yellow tape though, eh?) and even examine ‘questioned documents’. Also apparently good for hotel room inspectors, which is an application we don’t really want to know any more about. $274.99.   Hands-Free UV Light to…


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Gadgets March 28, 2007 posted by

Circle Fire PC Bay – disco your PC and impress the laydees

The Circle Fire PC Multimedia Bay fits into your computer’s front slot and gives you wowzy 2W speaker, a couple of ‘dancing meters’, two spiffy LED stepping lights. Oh and a couple of ports on the back. Excited yet? Thought so. Apparently it’s designed to get attention at LAN parties. Riiight….! Around €43.13.  Suit for 5.25″ drive bay Stylish Design, getting more attention to your PC at LAN parties Professional multi-Media front panel, combine speaker, dancing meters and shining LEDs…


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