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cool tech February 3, 2005

Play it again, Man!

KPlaylist. A rather cool and free way of setting up your own global music jukebox, using just some string, glue and a PHP/MySQL host server. Upload your fave tunes, mix well and serve up your music wherever you and a web browser be. Neatness!  


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hardware February 3, 2005

Open and shut case?

The GM200 Biometric Briefcase. With optional handle. Not Handel dufus, handle. For carrying your precious drugs, handguns and spare passports apparently. Or truncheon if’n you’re here in the UK? $399.95.   BioSâf GM200 eliminates the need for keeping track of keys or remembering a combination, password, or PIN. It can only be opened when an authorized user is present, since there are no keys or combinations to be copied or stolen, or locks that can be picked. State of the…


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software February 3, 2005

Tally hup!

Airliner Pilot. Always been a bit of a closet flight simmer, and now look. The chance to become a professional for just $44.99! Golly.  Airliner Pilot is a unique expansion for FS2004/2002 that fills this gap. You begin your Airliner Pilot career at the heart of a fictional airline and start as a Junior First Officer in the right-hand seat of a turboprop aircraft. Flying your way through the program you work your way through a pilot’s career. The airline…


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Bizarre February 2, 2005

Passing the buck, dear?

Look, there are some things that the Ferret simply has to draw the line at. And one of them involves standing around singing along with your favourite plastic deer head. Sorry, but that’s it. No arguments. [Time to take a short rest, perhaps? – Ed] $159.98.  Life-Size 10 Point Buck Sings, Dances, And Moves To The Beat. Let Buck be the life of the party as he moves and grooves to the music. Mount him on the wall and let…


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Gadgets February 2, 2005

Tinker bell.

The Two Way Talking Doorbell. Save yer legs, Auntie, we’ll get it! £21.99.  This clever device allows you to speak to anyone who rings your doorbell without leaving your chair. The telephone receiver can be placed anywhere in your home, upstairs or down. A great way to screen out nuisance callers, and ideal security for the old and infirm. Comes complete with 25 ft of line and LED power light, no wiring or electrician needed. Runs for up to 12…


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Gadgets February 2, 2005

Twirlonaise.

The Automated Twirling Spagetti Fork. $11.95. Insert clever Ravioli Forno joke here!  Twirling is a better way to eat spaghetti and the motorized fork automatically winds up the pasta on the end of the fork! Now there’s less mess, more satisfying bites and 100% twirling fun. Battery operated


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Gadgets February 2, 2005

Firesteel.

  Swedish Army Firesteel. Apparently this is the thing to use if you want to start a fire out in the wilds. Not two damp twigs. Who’d a guessed it? $39.95.  Originally developed for the Swedish Department of Defence, this army model of the Swedish FireSteel is a flash of genius. It’s 3,000°C spark makes fire building easy in any weather or altitude. 1. Durable – lasts at least 12,000 strikes 2. Works equally well when wet


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