Monthly Archives: August 2005

Gadgets August 18, 2005 posted by

USB pure.

USB Air Purifier/Ionizer. Wanna know why we posted this? Because it’s pretty, that’s why. No other reason. It certainly won’t change your life, make your love life interesting or rejuvenate that long lost joie de vivre. But it’ll sure look cute reflecting the light off your bloodshot eyes, won’t it? £9.95.  Freshen up the air around you with this USB powered Air Purifier & Ionizer. Helps get rid of smoke and other germs and particles in the air around your workspace….

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Gadgets August 18, 2005 posted by

BBQ begone.

The Power Operated BBQ Grill Cleaner. At last, a way to grind off those rancid chicken bits from last summer. Hurrah! $24.95.  Cleaning up after cookouts has never been easier with this motorized grill brush. If you love to barbecue, but hate cleaning your grill afterwards, the Battery Operated Grill Brush was made for you! This brass bristle rotary brush polishes away normal cookout residue, and its built-in scraper removes extra tough build-up. Plus, with a sure-grip handle, cleaning your…

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cool tech August 18, 2005 posted by

Powerski.

The Powerski Jetboard. We’re talking a surf board with a jetski engine here. Just a bit scary for us. We’ll stick to our celery powered pedalos if you don’t mind, dude. But boy does it look fun. Around $6000.00.  The PowerSki Jetboard runs at 35+ m.p.h. on flat water, which is extremely fast when you are walking on water…This first year the Igniter 330SS has a suggested retail between $5,995.00 and $6,995.00. Due to the high demand the consumer needs to…

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huh..? August 18, 2005 posted by

Poopsadaisy.

Alice sends me news of the Poopsadaisy. It’s an awfully clever bag that you hang round your favourite pooch’s neck so that they can carry their own excrement around for you after you’ve ‘scooped’. Yeah, you’re a dog owner and you’re going to spend $18.95 on that, right? Sure. No question. NEXT!  This fashion-crafted pack slips easily on and off over your dog’s collar before and after walks. The Poopsadaisy’s patented two-pocket design safely holds the dog’s ‘business’ and is designed to…

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diy August 18, 2005 posted by

Hands free photography.

The DIY Digital Camera Shooting Rig. What, you mean like the best way to get a hands free shooting setup is to lug around a PowerBook with you? You’re kidding, Romaine, right? Do you get to take natty shots of the nurse as you get wheeled into casualty with a broken back after a few hours? Eh? Do ya? Still it’s a neat hack, anyways. Harrumph!  This rig allows you to take photographs by saying “Take shot” into the microphone…

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Gadgets August 17, 2005 posted by

Solar LED.

The Skylight-Swiss Solar LED Lamp. Combine two of the trendiest terms in current trendiness and what have you got? An everlasting torch (sigh – flashlight). Simple isn’t it? And clean too. $25.00 (€20.00).  Our Solar LED Lamp is so small it can be with you at all times and the robust lithium rechargeable battery conveniently automatically charges from any light source. With the Skylight, you won’t be left in the dark anymore. It is a useful gift for friends, family…

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Gadgets August 17, 2005 posted by

Bike power.

The Motorbike Charging Outlet. Got a motorbike? Frustrated that you can’t use plug-in car accessories on it, or charge up your cell phone or iPod and stuff? Well now you can. This $19.99 kit lets you hook up anything you want, except perhaps a reasonably largish pizza oven. Fuse included!  This is the package is what makes it all happen! 1st you have the quick connect cable. It allows you to attach any of our products to ANY motorcycle. As…

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hardware August 17, 2005 posted by

iVac.

The iVac Industrial Cleaning Robot. So what’s the next logical stage in robot cleaner machines? C’mon guess. Why, to fire all the office, warehouse and factory cleaners of course. Throw all those smelly workers on the scrap-heap and replace them with bright shiny yellow industrial grade robots. Cleaning, scrubbing, and humming happily along with narry a tea break, wildcat strike or grumble anywhere. No they won’t be cheap sir, but just think of all the benefits.  There are a number of other advantages…

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Fun & Games August 17, 2005 posted by

Combat X-Subs.

R/C Laser Beam Combat Submarines.  Man, bathtime is so like getting funner than it was with little yellow duckies. A$49.95.  The Combat X-Sub glides through the water gracefully and almost silently as a 688 Los Angeles-class nuclear attack submarine and with true 3D movement. Until, that is, you send your X-Sub into a deep dive (using the super dive function button) and begin evasive manoeuvres to confuse and surprise your “enemy”! Fire a laser beam successfully at your enemy’s sub…

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but is it art? August 17, 2005 posted by

Weird furniture.

Cowboy Boot Seats. $1750.00. Only one of a selection of weird and unusual furniture. Interesting stuff but badly marred by one of the worst performing web sites I’ve ever come across.

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Free Software August 17, 2005 posted by

iPod TV.

iPod TV. Small free utility that lets you download television listing to your Apple iPod. Cool, but needs Windows .Net though.  IPOD-TV is a simple windows application that allows you to download up to a weeks worth of television listings from the Internet and upload them to your Apple IPOD. IPOD-TV is completely free and has a cool new audio function which allows you to hear audio descriptions of your favourite tv shows.

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Gadgets August 16, 2005 posted by

Purrfectly risible.

The Purrfect Cat Mood Detector. The collar that tells you what mood your cat is in. Attach one of these clunky plastic doodads to any of my cat friends and I’ll tell you what mood they’ll be in without even looking. Oh yes I will! $14.95.  This stylish new collar charm uses proprietary technology to show you when your cat is in a good mood! It’s simple: Purrfect Mood Detector’s tiny microphone picks up your cat’s purr and illuminates its…

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Gadgets August 16, 2005 posted by

Skate n’park.

The E-Glide II Electric Skateboard. $320.00. Wow dude, rad. Max 20mph, 15 mile range, 40 inches long. But possibly not the creature to grind, ollie or 2 foot nose 360 shove-it on, eh? And repeat after us – puddles bad, puddles bad, puddles bad…  A VARIABLE SPEED, high torque, 400 watt electric motor is utilized for maximum efficiency and minimal battery drain. Mind blowing, wheel spinning acceleration, and stop right now electric braking are insured by this powerful motor…CABLE CONNECTED REMOTE…

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Gadgets August 16, 2005 posted by

Dial a tear.

The Philips SC 469 Dial Up Baby Monitor. Er…so this is a baby monitor that automatically dials your phone when baby cries. Really? So where are you? The movies? Or where’s baby? Out in the garage snoozing under the Mustang? We deserve to be told, don’t we?  Wireless baby monitor including dial-up function • Automatically dials your phone when baby cries • Lets you dial in to check in and talk with baby • Rechargeable digital parent unit • System check and…

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Gadgets August 16, 2005 posted by

Dummy dome camera.

The Dummy Dome Camera. Oh yes, always wanted a fake security camera to protect my valuables. Just outside the front door, I reckon. That’ll scare the little blighters all right. $27.77 with flashing light, $19.77 without.  In fact, this is an actual dome surveillance camera that has been modified into a “dummy” or fake security camera. This dome dummy camera is designed to imitate the small, high tech security cameras on the market today. This unit contains a flashing red…

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