The Geek Desk (not to be confused with the Deek Gesk) is an electric powered, height adjustable work desk designed to offer ergonomic relief from the strains of sitting in one position all day. The thing levitates from 26” to a max of 46.5 inches in seconds, and comes in a mini and normal size. Would a battery powered portable version make sense? Nah, probably not. $749.00 for the mini. The human body was simply not made to sit in a…
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Who the heck is Juliette Valduriez? – and how can she play guitar like that…?
Who the heck is this Juliette Valduriez person? And how can she play rock guitar like that? And why isn’t she fronting her own band? And what is the meaning of life…? Unbe-chuffin’–lievable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vv066NyKq9k Tags: juliette+valduriez, guitar, video, music
Read MoreHow Long to Beat – how long should it take you to beat your favourite game?
How Long to Beat is a quirky little website which aims to use player uploaded stats to identify how long it should take to beat a particular video game. It’s split between the main story, additional sections and also gives an overall average time. Since I’ve had trouble finishing just about any game ever made (except Halo) this is very interesting. Currently covers over 1000 games. Interesting. Why it’s useful? # See if your potential game purchase is worth your…
Read MoreMedia Converter is a free and simple way to convert media files
Converting media files can be a pain in the rear sometimes. First you have to figure out what specific format it needs to be in, then hunt down the appropriate software, which will sometimes require a purchase. If you’re looking for a handy little program that can quickly convert audio and video files to a few of the more common formats, you might be interested in Media Converter. This is by far the most simple converter I’ve ever used. Just…
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Magic 8 Thing is a DIY update to an old favorite
There are some toys out there that are such classics that we can�t stand but to remake them in new and fun ways. A very bored and creative individual sought out for adventure by trailing around his house for parts to a modernized Magic 8 Ball. Making use of an ATmega328, and LCD panel, and a mercury tilt switch, the Magic 8 Thing was born. It just wouldn�t have been right to call it a ball or a block, as…
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The Cobra Tag keeps track of your stuff
It�s kind of scary how easily we can lose such precious items like keys, bags, and wallets on a daily basis. Replacing keys, credit cards, drivers licenses, and a bit of cash can take quite a while and make life more of a hassle than it should be. If you want to make sure that your things are protected, you may want to look into the Cobra Tag. This is a new and unique way to keep track of your…
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Razor Graffiti Chalk Scooter adds some color to your neighborhood
Scooters just seem to keep getting fancy add-ons. The Razor Grafitti Chalk Scooter is one of the more interesting scooters I�ve seen in a while, but I love the idea. Behind the break on this scooter is another brake-type contraption that holds three pieces of chalk. Whenever you feel like leaving your mark, all you have to do is press down your foot whilst gliding along and you can brighten up the neighborhood. Like any other good scooter, it folds…
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iGrow Hair Helmet might not regrow hair, but it’s guaranteed to make you look silly
A big concern for men as they grow older is hair loss. There are ways to help prevent it, but it�s a bit hard to fight genetics. Going in for laser therapy can be a bit embarrassing, especially if you have to keep going in multiple times. If you�d like to see results without having a doctor hovering over you, there are now ways to do the treatment at home. The iGrow Hair Helmet utilizes a combination of 21 low-level…
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Backtrack GPS Homing Device Keychain will lead you home in a pinch
If you�ve ever gotten lost in the middle of the night with no one to ask, and no map to look at, you know how important it is to have some sort of navigation system to help you out. The BackTrack GPS will get you back where you need to be and can store up to three locations. This device is very compact and will fit on your ring of keys. It is very precise and will get within 5…
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LED Shoelaces – light up your life
If you’re going to boogie, do it in style with these LED Shoelaces which come in a variety of pop-tastic colors. They’re waterproof, have an 80 hour lifespan and flash on demand. $14.50 a pair. Oh look, here’s an alternate set which run on watch batteries and cost $5.99 a pair including shipping. Awesome and Eyes-catching! Great for parties, night jogging, safety and all kinds activity in the night time!It also can be used as Necklaces,Bracelets as well. Also,…
Read MoreGoogle Voice integrates with Sprint phones
I love my Google Voice service. I can’t seem to say that enough. I’ve been using the services since before it was acquired by the search giant a few years back, and can’t imagine how I got along without it before. It’s taken a while to get any sort of real integration with smartphones such as the iPhone and Android platforms, but today we’re seeing a huge leap forward, thanks to an initiative between Google and Sprint. Starting today, anyone…
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Antigravity Platform makes any small object float in the air
Last week we showed you a floating TARDIS, which is pretty cool for Doctor Who fans. However, if you’re not a fan of the series, you probably have no interest in a floating police box. So what if you could just swap it out for any other object? Now that would be a fun little conversation piece. That’s the simple idea behind this Antigravity Platform. Since such feats of suspension require precisely-positioned magnets, they’ve chosen to simply provide you with…
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NavTones brings Gary Busey to your GPS
Not long after GPS systems started hitting a price where they were affordable for the masses, companies started offering celebrity voices for the units. Personally, my TomTom has been voiced by Eddie Izzard for a couple of years. His blend of British humor into my long drives keeps me entertained, even if he does yell at me from time to time. So who’s the next big celeb to crawl inside your GPS? Gary Busey. It’s hard to imagine having a…
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Flea 2.0 USB rechargeable bike light
Trying to �go green� is a pretty big endeavor. If you�re already riding your bike to and from your daily routine places, then you�re on the right track. However, if you have to ride at night, you need a bike light, and especially one that�s not going to need new batteries all the time. Having to toss batteries isn�t good for the environment, or your wallet. The Blackburn Flea 2.0 USB Rechargeable Bike Light makes use of natural light to…
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Polyply concept is a great dock for Apple lovers
There are times where I look at the surface in front of me and about have a meltdown from how cluttered it is. There�s an iPhone, iPad, and laptop stand sitting on my desk. The stylus for the iPad gets tossed here and there or thrown in a cup so I don�t lose it. Trying to keep track of what�s where and rearranging it all can be a nightmare. My dreams of OCD perfection-like bliss came tumbling upon my eyes…
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