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Awesome February 18, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

Classic Arcade Wristwatch – Blasting away the time with retro style

Way back in the day when Google was a funny little sound you made while choking on food that went down the wrong pipe, it was required to go to a video arcade in order to see a video game. However, technology is a grand thing and now the arcade game can fit on your wrist.

hmm..interesting February 17, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

Touch Point Stylus – Give pens and spoons a hand

The humble stylus has never been confined to just one shape, and there are a wide variety of these little touchscreen tools to choose from, but when it gets right down to it, all you really need is a tip that won’t damage the screen of your smartphone, tablet, or other device. Soooooo… why buy a whole stylus when almost anything shaped similarly to a pen will get the job done?

Cool Web Apps & Sites February 17, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

3 Ways to Avoid TV Spoilers on Social Media – Visit Twitter and Facebook without having TV shows or sports events ruined. [Freeware]

Social media is a great way to unite fans of various forms of entertainment from all over the world. Unfortunately, fans like to talk and they don’t seem to realize that not everybody on the planet actually watches a show when it airs. Thankfully, it’s possible to avoid spoilers without becoming a social media hermit.

Awesome February 17, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

MiP – The Segway of robots

Does anybody else besides us want a robot that can balance on two wheels, carry its own weight, play Follow the Leader, and even be a dance partner? Go ahead and raise your hand. You know you want one.

hmm..interesting February 14, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

IN1 iPhone Case – The Swiss Army Phone Case

Necessity is the mother of invention. Once upon a time ago, someone invented the Swiss Army Knife so people could have a variety of tools with them in one convenient tool. Now that idea has been taken even further, resulting in basically having a Swiss Army Knife crammed inside an iPhone case.

nice idea... February 14, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

Telescoping Selfie Arm – Put some distance between the phone and your face.

The not-so-humble selfie has been elevated to an art form, becoming a standard part of social media. Unfortunately, most selfies give a too-close view up the subject’s nose because the phone is so close to your face. Now, you can add a little distance to your selfie.

hmm..interesting February 13, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

Labyrinth Paperweight – Find your center by finding the center.

Whether you’re looking for some mental stimulation or just a little mindless activity to take your mind off the clock’s slow crawl to quitting time, this paperweight offers the challenge or escape you’re looking for.

but is it art? February 13, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

Google Glass Skins – You’re so pretty.

The only thing better than new gadgets is new gadgets that are pretty, which is why it’s now possible to stand out from all those other people wearing Google Glass.

huh..? February 13, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

Bedside Smartphone Stand – A sign that maybe you spend too much quality time with your phone.

Every now and then, something comes along that seems to be telling us maybe it’s time to unplug for a little while. This is one of those things.

Bizarre February 12, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

Could a fish on wheels be the beginning of the end for mankind?

Have you ever looked at a fish swimming around in endless circles in a fish tank and thought, “Gee! Wouldn’t it be great if the fish could actually use the fish tank as a car so it could travel places?” No? Well, somebody did.

Fun & Games February 12, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

If I’m Going Down… Zombie Card Game – The game you’ll definitely lose

Some games like to tease by feeding you a fantasy. There’s a good chance you’re going to lose because there can only be one winner, but there’s a slim chance you’ll come out on top. This card game, on the other hand, uses a different strategy, letting you know you’re going to lose. Period. That’s it. The only questions that remain to be answered are when will you lose and how many will you take out before you meet your…

heh heh! February 12, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

The Smitten – Taking PDA to an embarrassing new level

This probably won’t be for you if you’re not into holding hands with your sweetie in public but you will definitely want to pay attention if a little PDA is considered a good thing in your life and you die inside a little bit because you can’t feel that special someone’s hand in yours because of Jack Frost trying to inflict a little frostbite.

hmm..interesting February 11, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

AfterShokz Headphones – Shakin’ your bones to make music

With headphones, it’s possible to listen to music just about any place we want but some people are left out of the fun for various reasons. Some don’t like the idea of having the outside world completely shut out because they could miss something important – something that might even save their lives – while others simply don’t like to feel anything jabbed in their ears. Now, there’s a way for everyone to enjoy music without having to worry about…

but is it art? February 11, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

Your Very Own Back to the Future 1981 DeLorean Time Machine

Arrive in style in 1955 – or where ever your destination is – with an iconic ride that will be instantly recognized by almost everyone.

hmm..interesting February 10, 2014 posted by Marty Shaw

Lava Lunch Heated Lunch Box – It’s sort of but not really like a portable volcano.

There’s a plethora – our new word for the day – of food-toting transporters that can help keep food and drinks cold while out and about but eating a hot meal on the go usually requires a pit stop at a microwave. Not anymore.

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