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Things that go ‘boo’ in the night!

Gadgets December 9, 2005 posted by

Pack-a-Cone.

Pack-a-Cone. Like, you know, there’s not quite enough traffic cones littering our streets already. We need more. Yep, and they should be flashing, blinking annoyances that squish flat so we can carry a bagful and scatter them…[That’s enough – Ed]. $24.85.  Pack-A-Cone’s built-in flasher (with ON/OFF switch) can be seen clearly in the dark, even in fog. Made of nylon and polyester with a sturdy polyethylene base, it opens to 16” high, and collapses to just 2″ thick for convenient…


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Gadgets December 9, 2005 posted by

The Poison Ring.

The Poison Ring. Er…not sure about this puppy, but we’re assuming that it’s aimed at innocent users. So all you wannabe Lucretia Borgias, Machiavellians and Rasputinites back off, y’hear? £119.00.  The details of the 17th-century Venetian original have been faithfully reproduced in this ring, made in 925 sterling silver with three blood-red rose-cut garnets. Pills, sweeteners or small personal mementoes are always discreetly to hand. No-one will suspect that the large garnet conceals a cavity, accessed by means of a small…


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Gadgets December 8, 2005 posted by

Sky Caddie.

Sky Caddie GPS Golf Rangefinder. Using a massive amount of state of the art satellite technology to let you know your game sucks! $349.95.  Using a powerful microprocessor, GPS, and satellite-based accuracy enhancement technology, the SkyCaddie automatically calculates, as you move, distances to up to forty targets per hole simultaneously in less than a second. You will already have your number when you get to your ball.


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Gadgets December 8, 2005 posted by

Light fingered.

Light Fingers. Hey, now you can be called light fingered and not stress about it. Yeah well, it was just a thought. Anyhoo, this is a personal wrist-borne light show which looks like it might be fun. For about 10 minutes. $19.95. [Via Book of Joe]


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Gadgets December 8, 2005 posted by

The Soundproof Mic.

The Soundproof Microphone. You want to practice your Karaoke don’t you? And not wake the neighbours? Well don’t argue, just grab one of these puppies and be amazed as you sing like a canary, without the divorce. Around $68.00.


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Fun & Games December 7, 2005 posted by

The Body Motion Music Machine.

The Body Motion Music Machine. Take one ‘high quality digital camera’, throw in some motion tracking software and a software synthesizer and you’ve got a fun way to exhaust the kids this Xmas. Just make ‘em stand in front of the thing a-bobbin’ an’ a-weavin’ for an hour or two, and they should just about be ready for bed. $129.95.  Built into a colorful piano-designed stand, the camera tracks body motion in real time, converting each arm wave, leg kick, and…


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Gadgets December 7, 2005 posted by

TV Watch.

The TV Watch. Hmm…it looks as though they’ve updated the veteran Dick Tracy wrist gadget for fashionistas by making it smaller and brighter. Or maybe we’re just a sucker for a clever promo shot. Anyway yours for a mere $207.69/£129.00.  The TV antenna has been very cleverly inserted into the headphones, just plug ’em in and tune in to your favourite programme. Blisteringly simple to use, the TV Watch will play for an hour on a full charge, and three hours when used with…


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Fun & Games December 7, 2005 posted by

Sumo Robot Kit.

The Sumo Robot Kit. Designed to crush, mutilate and humiliate the opposition. Give one to your child immediately. $49.95.  The super warrior, SUMO ROBOT, can be controlled to assail and overpower its opponent or retreat to prepare for battle. An infrared sensor beam is emitted when detecting an opponent. Upon detection, it instructs the brain of SUMO to charge, thereby creating a bonafide wrestling match!


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Gadgets December 7, 2005 posted by

USB 5.1 audio Adapter.

And now, ladies and gennlemen, the teeny tiny gadget of the week award goes to the 5:1 USB 2.0 Audio Adapter with microphone jack. Smaller than a busted flush, prettier than a drunken boxer, cheaper than an Algerian ex-prime minister. $9.95.  Eliminate the need for a traditional sound card with this USB to Audio adapter. Real USB plug & play to upgrade any on-board soundcard to 5.1 Digital Surround Sound without any hardware installation. Connect a speaker or headphone directly to the…


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Gadgets December 6, 2005 posted by

LED Clock redux.

The new LED Clock – Special Edition. Desk clock with remote control, mirrored glass and message board. Delicious ain’t it? So where’s your £600.00 then, eh?


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Gadgets December 6, 2005 posted by

The Jackpot Watch.

The Jackpot Slots Watch. Vegas on your wrist, so to speak. With audio. $81.00 or so. Double or quits?  The game works just like a slot machine – you select the amount to bet and then press the D button to spin the reels. The display spins and scrolls over to reveal numbers and symbols – matching combinations will earn you more credits. The lowest pay out, 2 of a kind, will earn you 5 times your original stake –…


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Fun & Games December 6, 2005 posted by

The fast track boardroom toy.

The Designer Tyco Track for Boardrooms. A new German idea to help harassed company executives model their performance in a fun and exhilarating way? “So, Mr Gates, ze blue car acceleratink away von you iz ze Google-mobile. Your red motor, az you can zee, iz splutteringz.” Acrylic plate, magnetic tracks, shiny blue neon. Yep it’s gonna catch on. €1,299.00.  By let in magnetic stripes the running cars at the wall remain perfect in the trace. it is, you gives in…


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Gadgets December 5, 2005 posted by

A 15-in-1 Player? Too much, too soon.

The Megxon M500 15 in 1 Multimedia Player. 5 megapixel camera (interpolated to 12mpx), digital video recorder from TV, camcorder, webcam, games console (woo, Tetris), MP3 player, Photo jukebox and player, PDA (clock, calendar, calculator, currency, blah…), USB drive, voice recorder onto SD. Did we miss anything Marge? Oh..and a removable hard disk is…*cough*…coming…*cough*. $256.80. Why do I feel that this is possibly not an astoundingly high quality product, hmm?


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Gadgets December 5, 2005 posted by

Speed Play.

Speed Play. Meccano has gone all Lego Mindstorms high tech. These kits include power tools which turn into electric engines for the models, plus USB connectors so you can download music and movements from your PC into your new toy. Sounds like a product waiting desperately for a hack. Pfaff!


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Gadgets December 5, 2005 posted by

Photo Alarm.

PhotoAlarm. Install motion sensing security camera, activate system via mobile phone. Wait for villain. Snap, nab, happy ever after.  PhotoAlarm offers you the best security solution to your home or business. If the alarm detects a movement, it takes an instant photo which is sent directly to our 24-hour alarm receiving centre. The alarm receiving centre informs the police in case any uninvited intruders have entered your premises.


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