How many times have you been watching TV in the dark, and needed to use the remote to change the channel? It seems like something fairly common, right? Well when you grab your remote, do you have trouble finding the right button? On many remotes, the volume and channel buttons feel exactly the same, which can be slightly annoying. What’s worse is when you need to push one of the other buttons, which are all the same. Well now you…
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Whenever we see rain on the forecast, we make sure to grab our umbrellas before running out the door. Although they may protect our heads and torsos from rain, purses and messenger bags will see a fair share of water damage, as they�re not under the safety of the umbrella. The Umbrella Messenger Bag is the perfect way to keep you and your valuables safe in a custom bag of holding. This is perfect for anyone on his or her…
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This Pool Bike Monte-Carlo is proof that you can look just as stupid exercising in a swimming pool as you can on dry land. Just drop the thing into the water (probably best to use the shallow end!) get on and feel the burn..um…wet burn…as you crank those pedals. Remember though, no pain no rain. $899.95. Used in training by professional bicyclists, riders turn a paddle that provides greater resistance than biking on land, resulting in a slow, controlled motion…
Read MoreThis Complete Napoleon Dynamite Costume is guaranteed to make you rich, successful, envied and popular. And if you don’t believe us, ask Pedro. Look it’s worth the money for the moon boots alone. Trust us, you’ll not regret the purchase. $44.99. Features a “Vote for Pedro T-Shirt,” Costume Accessory Kit with Wig and Glasses and Moon Boots. The faux boots slip right over any shoe size. Tags: napoleon+dynamite+costume, fashion, clothing
Read MoreFly on Desktop. Because sometimes you just need critters buzzing around in your face as you’re working. Yes you do, don’t argue. Freeware (and why would you pay anyway?) The most realistic fly for your desktop! Fully simulates the behaviour of a real fly. Launch of 5-10 units, and you will believe that these are true flies. The Fly on Desktop has settings, where you can enable it to startup, place on top of other windows and specify the number…
Read MoreRedolf is a free online streaming music player cum jukebox. Super simple interface, just a search box on the left, and a playlist track organiser on the right. Search for your faves, instant play or save them to your playlist, enjoy. The catalogue of tracks is gigantic (thanks YouTube), and you can’t argue with the price. Available in seven languages. Tags: redolf, music, playlists, mp3, online+application
Read MoreMaine is known for its lobster. Now there’s a new twist. Students from the University of Maine have created what is perhaps the world’s first biodegradable golf ball from – wait for it it – lobster! Or rather from lobster shells. Creative minds have been coming up with a number of uses for what has normally a troublesome waste product. Created by Chemical Engineering Professor David Neivandt and undergraduate student Alex Caddell, along with a scientist and a university alumna…
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When you take off in a plane, you’ll notice right away that your ears will start to pop. This is because your body is attempting to equalize the air pressure in your head with the changing air pressure in the cabin. Have you ever taken off (or landed) and not had your ears pop? This is one of the worst feelings to have, especially if you have to wait three hours to catch your next flight (at which time, you’ll…
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I’ve always found that when I go running, I seem to enjoy it more when I have good music to listen to. What’s strange is that I always have difficulty picking out the right tracks to get my blood pumping. Well now there is a simple way to find the perfect mix to run, walk, or bike to. Head over to Jog.fm, where you can get suggestions based on what you plan to do. The site takes different factors into…
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It seems that most people have an addiction of some sort. Be it something major like drugs, or something smaller like video games or cigarettes, almost all of us have one. Mine would probably be caffeine. I have a mini fridge in my office stocked with Mountain Dew at all times. I’ve never liked coffee, so I drink soda for my fix. However, it seems that I could also just eat some popcorn. BioFuel Caffeinated Popcorn is exactly what you…
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If you’ve ever watched Star Trek, you’ve no doubt noticed that their keyboards and such are all flat surfaces. This helps give it the futuristic look that we have come to appreciate over the years. With tablets, we can simulate that same look, for certain applications. However, if you’re looking for an actual keyboard like this, you’ve only got one option: the Cool Leaf keyboard. This special keyboard uses a capacitative touch panel in lieu of physical keys. This is…
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Despite its age, the Rubik’s Cube is still a puzzle game that is relevant even today. It’s been a while since I’ve attempted to tackle one, but I still find the things nearly impossible. Well, if you don’t actually have one to practice with, you can still try your hand at solving one. How, you ask? By downloading it on your computer. Well, you can’t download a physical object, but you can get a 3D rendering of the Rubick’s Cube….
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If you have need of a security camera, there are a number of routes you can take. The first thing you have to decide is whether or not you want the camera to be visible. If the answer is no, then you’ll get to dabble in the world of hidden cameras, which can be fun. There is a huge market for such devices, which means you have a nice variety to choose from. This �Plug� & Play hidden cam is…
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When riding a bike, the only thing more important than obeying the traffic laws is making sure that you can be seen by drivers. This last bit is especially vital during the evening and night, when a bicycle can be easily missed by a motorist. The two best ways to make yourself stand out are to put lights on the front and back of your bike, and have plenty of reflectors. If you want to wear some extra reflectors on…
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I tend to do a bit of traveling, for various reasons. As such, I’ve learned to pack as lightly as possible. The trick is taking just enough stuff to take care of your needs, and leaving all of the excess fluff at home. My travel buddy and I both have iPhones, which means that we each need to bring a cable if we want to charge them at night. That might not be the case any longer, thanks to this…
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