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Bill Gates poses for a Teen Beat photospread in 1983. Am I hot or 01101110 01101111 01110100 ? Priceless! [Via]
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The new TiVo third party toolset announcement looks really ho-hum until you dig deep into the concept, at which point light bulbs start popping. The tools allow anyone with smarts and content like TV programs or music videos, to ‘broadcast’ it directly to TiVo boxes using broadband, i.e. without going through the traditional TV network routes . The Ferret reckons that this is colossal stuff, peeps, ‘cause once broadband is everywhere, all it needs is a widespread deployment of this kind of tech…
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The Saitek X52 Flight Control System. Around $129.95. Not so much a joystick, more a way of life. And look ma, pretty LCD screens an’ buttons an’ sliders an’ all kinds of whizzo things. Review here. * Advanced programming provided by Saitek Smart Technology (SST) software * Enhanced gameplay through intuitive Multi-Function display (MFD) * Illuminated buttons and MFD – ideal for low light environments * Rubber grips and ergonomic design for increased comfort and fatigue-free gaming * Part metal…
The Treat & Train professional obedience system. $169.95. Perfect for obstinate partners too? “Fancy doing the washing up dear?”“No!” *ding* *rattle*. “Now that’s better, isn’t it? Good boy!” Fill Treat & Train with your dog’s regular, healthy dry kibble. Instruct your dog with a consistent voice command such as “sit,” “stay” or “place.” The instant your dog performs the behavior, hit the reward button on the Treat & Train remote control. A tone sounds to tell your dog right…
The Motion Activated Soap Dispenser. £19.99. Turn your bathroom into an airport restroom in one easy move. Delicious! No matter how dirty the hands, they never touch the soap dispenser as the infra red motion detectors ensure the soap is dispensed before you (or your mates) have a chance to look for a lever to pull or a button to press. Designed to be used for liquid soaps, shampoos etc only…mounts easily on walls using either screws or sticky pads (both…
The Travel SAD Lite. £59.95. Don’t worry, be happy! Just 6″ high, this portable Lite Pad uses bright 5,000-lux LEDs to simulate natural sunlight, and has the additional feature of 6 programmable soothing sounds You can enjoy the relaxing sounds of wind, birds, sea, frog song, riverside or forest along with the benefits of simulated sunlight, a guaranteed route to improved physical and mental wellbeing during the dark, short winter days