The DIY Vintage iPod Project. Some crafts stand out as creating timeless things of beauty. Others seem a little odd. We’ll leave it to your discretion which one this falls under. Step two: Take it apart. My radio was held together with four phillips-head screws. After removing them, the case was conveniently held together by plastic tabs that were already built in. This made my life much easier, but it isn’t necessary
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Play Misty for me…
What every well dressed and hot wannabe needs now is an Outdoor Misting System Kit. $49.99 gets you all the piping, nozzles, washers and clamps you’ll need to keep your patio cool this summer. Electric fans are so passe, doncha think? The Outdoor Misting System contains everything you’ll need to feel cooler, and no electricity or batteries are required. Just attach the mist line to your patio, deck or any outdoor area. Connect the mist line to any standard garden…
Read MoreNat Geo Rockin’.
The National Geographic Rock Tumbler. Looking like an alien spacecraft, with a swivel head. If polishing rocks is your game, then this is a gizmoid you may need. $32.95. Our rock tumbler polishes small stones to a smooth gleam over a period of a week that uncovers their incredible hidden patterns, colours, and structures. Used with the included half pound of gemstone rocks, or rocks that children collect, the results encourage geologic study and create beautiful objects to behold. The Rock Tumbler…
Read MoreGriffin Smartshare for PSP.
Griffin Smartshare for PSP. Apparently no two sets of ears are the same. No really. Which means that one man’s loud can be another girl’s excruciating. Hence these headphone splitters, which come with individual volume controls. Gosh. $14.99. The SmartShare is a headphone splitter with individual volume controls. It is ideal for watching movies on a PSP as it allows you to share the experience with a friend – perfect for car trips, plane flights, and waiting rooms. Now you…
Read MoreTalkTrust.
TalkTrust. A private shielded phone number you can use on eBay, or other online site if you need to be contacted but don’t want to risk your real number. Interesting. Whether you wish to grow your business selling on-line products, services or expertise or simply wish to restrict callers, you would like to talk without sharing your phone numbers. TalkTrust enables “privacy on contact” which enables worry-free talking with strangers.
Read MoreDLO nanoTune.
The DLO nanoTune. FM transmitter, radio and headphone amp in one cool little iPod nano package. Boosts your headphone sound by up to 25%, which is probably nosebleed country. £49.99. You can switch modes on the fly. When in iPod Mode, the nanoTune increases the nano’s volume output by over 25%. Tune the nanoTune’s FM radio or control your iPod nano using the nanoTune’s external controls. The nanoTune features buttons for next track and previous track, volume control with headphone amplifier,…
Read MoreThree wheeled phun.
The NAO Aphaenogaster is a cute little design concept runabout that will probably never see the light of production. Ah well, it’s pretty cool nevertheless. 24 volt battery driving a 350 watt motor, 15 miles an hour and 8 miles range. The rider sits on a padded seat atop the rear assembly and steers the front wheels with forward and back motion of the control stick. A twist grip activates the proportional throttle, while a hand lever activates the rear…
Read MoreWireless in Waverly?
The Emiteck ET-SUP200 Wireless USB Disk Car MP3 Player. Leather bedecked, phase lock loop technology, FM transmitter for car or home and USB 2.0. Did we mention leather bound for that ‘dignity and classical’ look?
Read MoreGliffy.
Gliffy. Think Visio as an online application. Web apps are the new black, aren’t they? This one is rather nice, I have to say, although when a couple of us tried out the collaborative function, it didn’t work at all, so it’s clearly a work in progress [maybe that’s why it’s called a Beta, duh? – Ed]. Interestingly enough the FAQ claims that this is just part of an upcoming ‘suite’ of online programs, which definitely could be interesting. Anyway…
Read MoreCell phones to become web servers.
Cell phones as web servers? Hmm…that is something that could really change the face of the web in ways we can’t even imagine. Several billion volatile web sites flooding the Net would certainly add a new dimension to the game of search and seek. Nokia has ported the Apache webserver to Symbian, in order to enable mobile phones to serve content on the World Wide Web. Many mobile phones today have more processing power than early Internet servers, suggesting that…
Read MoreOver the Ether.
Hmm…just been granted access to the Ether Beta program, which is kind of interesting. Really like the concept – see my About Page for an example – wonder if it will take off? It’s a cinch to set up, and things like the billing and automatic scheduling take all the hassle out of the process of offering fee based telephone services. Anyhoo I’ve now got a couple of Beta invites to give away, so add your comments telling me why…
Read MoreMini Plasma Ball.
The Mini Plasma Ball. Palm sized plasma for your desk. Amaze and delight your work colleagues. Scare your boss. Develop your macho skills. Just 3 inches tall. £14.95. Now, for the first time ever, this plasma technology is available in this new compact size that’s perfect for your desk or tabletop! Fascinating to watch, Mini Plasma Ball is even more fun to play with! Just place your fingers on the glass surface and watch as coloured bolts of glowing…
Read MoreFurgle Speakers.
Furgle Speakers. Computer speakers as soft toy replicas represent a disturbing trend in digital technology. Discuss. £23.99. Packed with personality, these whimsical critters offer a full range of sound. They add character to your computer, CD, MP3 or iPod. Just plug them into any audio speaker jack, and you can immediately enjoy all your favourite tunes. Set comes complete with a USB or battery-powered amplifier. Each speaker measures 12″ tall.
Read MoreUltimate home workshop?
The Unimat 6 in 1 Home Workshop incorporates a jig-saw, wood lathe, drill press, sanding machine, metal lathe or vertical/horizontal mill. Terribly analogue, but also terribly useful if you’re into making widgets, sprockets and other delicious bits and pieces. $499.99. For model-making professionals, prototypers, tinkerers, technicians and gadget geeks who wish to produce precise workpieces with an accuracy of up to 3/100mm, we proudly offer the Unimat 6-in-1 Cool Tool.
Read MoreEarthquake First Aid Alarm.
The Earthquake First Aid Alarm. Box sits quietly until box feels earthquake. Then box rings alarm, flashes handle and offers First Aid kit. Just in case, you see. Around $50.00 including LED lamp, mobile phone charger and AM/FM radio. [Via Seihin]
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