The Billion HomePlug 2060G Powerline wireless access point. Wireless with a twist. Plug it into an electric wall socket and voila, instant wireless networking around the home and no pesky range problems with thick walls. OK, ya got me, I’m yours Dolores. £72.70. To access to Internet, all you need to do is just have a wireless-equipped devices or a PC with Wireless-enabling card ready and plug BIPAC 2060G into a nearby power outlet. Data transmission via powerline backbone, a broadband network is already anywhere, in…
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Interactor Vest.
The Aura Interactor Force Feedback Vest. $69.00. Feel the punches of your on-screen game opponents. AKA the masochist’s delight. Ow! With this slick little back pack, you can actually feel the slams, whams, and punches of your opponent! Does it get any better than this? We think not! Not only does the Interactor add to the virtual reality of your PC games, you can also feel the action from your favorite TV shows, movies, CD, stereo, game console and more……
Read MoreSnapsearch.
Snapsearch. Terribly clever idea, chaps. eBay search engine with retail offers alongside for comparison. Unfortunately the retail ads are invariably from really annoying portals like Pricerunner, Shopgenie or Dealtime which makes it worse than useless. With more/better filtering it could be cool. Snapsearch.com is a combined eBay and Internet search engine which allows you to research prices on eBay and on the net at the same time. To use it, all you need to do is type in what you…
Read MoreHost me torrent, Jack.
The Prodigem BitTorrent hosting service. Got big files? No, really really big files? Need to store and forward them somehow, easily and without geek hassle? Try this. Neat idea and shows just how useful BitTorrent can be. From $1.00 to $14.95 a month. Nice. Prodigem is a content hosting service. It uses Bit Torrent peer to peer (p2p) filesharing to enable you to distribute extraordinarily large media files at an extraordinarily low cost…What is revolutionary here is that Prodigem completely…
Read MoreECO Vac.
The ECOVac Robot Vacuum Cleaner. $144.95. Nah mister, you don’t want one of them uvver rubbish robots, you need a remote control one. Yeah thats right, you can chase the cat wiv it an’ everyfing. It’s top. But wiv great power comes responsibility though, dunnit? Designed by Israeli software engineers over the course of 18 months, the ECOVac grants you extra flexibility when vacuuming. It cleans by remote control from up to 33 feet away (9-volt battery included), so you…
Read MoreStunning surprise.
The Stun Gun-Alarm-Flashlight Combo. Convergence comes in handy when you’re in a jam, eh? Stun ‘em, flash ‘em or shriek ‘em to death. Your call. $45.00. Both stun/alarm flashlight models combine the power of an 80,000 volt stun gun and 130 db alarm with a handy flashlight. We have sold these to many locksmithing companies, nightclubs, bars and of course civilians for all-in-one personal protection. And you couldn’t ask for a better non-lethal self defense weapon for your vehicle.
Read MoreVintage radiation detector.
The Vintage Cold War Radiation Detector. Worried? Nervous? Irritable with the cat? You need a genuine 60’s radiation detector, complete with 25 foot cable for really ‘remote’ readings, know what I mean, knudge, knudge! Is $59.95 too much to pay for peace of mind in these troubled times? Answers on a Caribbean liferaft to…. Each is fully functional and comes complete with the original operating manual. Standard detector reads rads and is equipped with a 25′ cable which allows remote…
Read MoreDog Jogger.
The Springer Dog Jogger. You bike, the dog sweats. Sound good? Ask Rover. $46.10. Both hands are free for the bikes handle bars. Springer’s low mounted coil spring absorbs and reduces the dog’s tugs and pulls, making it easier to keep balance. The dog is held gently but firmly in place beside the bike, keeping the dog from interfering with the pedals or wheels. Springer is equipped with a “Safety Release” which allows the dog to break away instantly…
Read MoreFree video conferencing.
Marratech-Free video conferencing software. Talk, See, Share. For free. Er..as long as you’ve got a 1.5mbps upstream capability. Windows, Mac, Linux. Marratech-Free is for home computer users looking to move beyond basic chat and messaging. It creates a fully interactive meeting environment on your computer. Meet up with friends and enjoy real-time video with exceptional quality voice plus an interactive whiteboard. Up to five people can meet, talk, see each other and share documents or pictures and make notes. It…
Read MoreDIY TV.
ACTLab TV. Create and run your own Peer to Peer television station. Coolness. Your ACTLab TV is the place to get started on creating your own ACTLab TV station. We will be releasing tutorials for all aspects of running your own audio and video broadcasts, including capturing, transcoding, and setting up a server. All with low-cost and/or open source software.
Read MoreLink-o-Matic – useful hacks and more!
28 fun and useful hacks Using Google as a currency converter It’s official, birds prefer to poo on white cars. WPS – wifi as an alternative to GPS Citikitty – yet another cat trainer Boycott Now! – the web as protest forum 200 amazing secrets CPI Inflation calculator The amazing Baby Name Wizard – thanks Rob! Create a colouring book for free
Read MoreUSB Car Radio.
The USB Car Radio. £149.99. Car CD radio with SD card and USB slots. Such a good idea makes you wonder why it took so long, doesn’t it? Now you can play your favourite MP3’s and other digital music formats in your car. This great new product accepts a SDRAM memory card or a USB memory stick. Allowing you to copy music from your PC or Laptop and play on this car radio. Of course the stereo also plays standard…
Read MoreRack and load.
OK, stop gazing at the carpet and listen. The BatteryRack 34 with flashlight and tester is a cool idea, OK? Stores your batteries and lets you test them on demand. Simple, effective, cheap. And if you’re a gadget freak, part way essential. $24.99. Those batteries cluttering up drawers in your home-are they good, dead, or what? This battery rack lets you store and organize all unused household batteries in one handy place, and even includes a built-in battery tester so you…
Read MoreMickey lights.
Tell me one thing, dear citizens. Why..oh why would you want or need a Laser Illuminated Mouse? No forgive us, a laser illuminated mouse wheel? What does it do for your life that a quart of orange juice and a fat Taco Bell breakfast burrito doesn’t? Shocked. And awed. $24.95.
Read MoreFish food.
The BiOrb Fish Bowl Aquarium. With or without halogen light. Well it looks nice, doesn’t it? From £70.00. The biOrb combines the looks of a traditional fish bowl with the performance of a ‘hi-tech’ aquarium. The 60 litre fish bowl incorporates the clever and easy to change filtration system that has been designed to provide maximum benefits to both fish and fish keeper. The biOrb’s stylish, globe shaped design will prove an eye-catching feature in any location.
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