Posts by Category: Fun & Games

So maybe it’s pointless, but at least it’s happy!
Bookmark This! November 18, 2009 posted by
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7 Fun Games Which Are Also Good for the Brain – go figure…

Here’s a selection of 7 Fun Games Which Are Also Good for the Brain. What, puzzle based casual games which are fun to play, and yet exercise the brain? Sounds too good to be true, don’t it? But actually it’s true, they are definitely cool games and they do make you think a bit. Which is Good!  Prior to the emerging of Sudoku as global phenomena in 2005, some of us have made the mistake in believing we can keep our minds…


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Fun & Games November 12, 2009 posted by
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Portable Air Hockey – Air hockey without the table

Air hockey tables use complicated, expensive fans and ducting to keep the puck aloft. Well, why not shrink all that complexity and stick it in the puck? Tada! Portable Air Hockey! The puck is powered with a fan and floats ready for play to begin. Comes with two hockey bats, two goals and the magic puck. Needs two AAA batteries and a smooth, flat surface. US$14 from Urban Outfitters. This home air hockey set brings all of the fast-paced fun…


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Fun & Games November 11, 2009 posted by
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Mach III RC Flying Saucer – Kinda reminds me of something

This Mach III RC Flying Saucer lets you recreate recent Colorado events in your lounge room. The blimp has 3 motors and is attached to a helium-filled airbag that you’ll have to fill yourself. The controller needs a 9V battery and the gondola a 3V lithium. Just don’t use it outside or you really will be recreating events. US$54.95 Now you can fly your own Remote Controlled flying saucer indoors! The weightless flight of this UFO flying saucer will bring…


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Fun & Games November 9, 2009 posted by
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How To Use An Apostrophe – What not to wear

The very cute How to Use An Apostrophe mini-site gives a quick-and-dirty “how to” for using the apostrophe. Something a large part of the English-speaking bit of the internet can use a hand with. As for ending sentences with prepositions? Well you say potato, I say tomato. Is it plural and possessive? For Example: The soldiers’ rifles were no match for Bob’s amazing lightning pants. Then put the apostrophe after the “s”. Unless it’s a word that’s already plural, such…


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Bookmark This! October 30, 2009 posted by
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Clockwords – uber addictive game for wordsmiths with quick fingers

Clockwords. Beautifully crafted, addictively entertaining, tremendous fun. What more do you need to know? To play – type in long words as fast as you can, to shoot down nasty spiders intent on doing you harm. Fab. [Via Metafilter]  Clockwords is a hectic word game set in Victorian London. You are a genius inventor who discovers plans for a mysterious machine that runs on the power of language. Then your lab is infiltrated by mechanical bugs that have come to…


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Fun & Games October 20, 2009 posted by
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Remote Control Golf Ball – Not quite what you think

This Remote Control Golf Ball won’t survive a hit with a driver so it won’t help you land on the green from the tee on a par 5 unfortunately. Pressing the remote control button will cause the ball to spin and roll around in all sorts of directions leaving the hapless owner gob-smacked. That is until they recover their senses and beat it, or you, into submission, and then where will you be? Also comes with a charging station. �9.99…


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cool tech October 15, 2009 posted by
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Helio DAB Radio – a colorful flashback to the 60’s!

For an awesome blend of color, design and technology, you can’t beat the Helio DAB Radio concept. The Helio is a DAB digital radio powered by an array of Gr�tzel solar cells. The cells provide the power and make it a very colourful addition to any room. Gr�tzel cells are dye-sensitised solar cells that can be made with organic dyes including some of the ones associated with chlorophyll and can be made in various colours. With the range of colours…


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Fun & Games October 12, 2009 posted by
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Metallic Ball and Chain – who needs to say it with flowers?

This Metallic Ball and Chain Set says it so much better than flowers, doncha think? Reassuringly realistic too, well at least until the recipient tries it on and realises it’s a weightless piece of plastic. Young adventure movie-makers form your queue here please. $18.90. Tags: gadget, metallic+ball+and+chain, novelty


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Fun & Games October 9, 2009 posted by
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IMM Barber USB 2GB Flash Drive – Danny Zuko’s USB Stick

The IMM Barber USB 2GB Flash Drive. It’s a comb and it’s a 2GB USB Flash Drive. Nothing to see here. Move along. US$35.99. Remember the cool kids who carried their combs in the back pocket of their blue jeans? Hair repair was high priority. This combination hair comb and usb device allows for easy reach of data that fits nice and tight in your jeans. Carry your files with flair. Tags: gadget, usb, usb+flash+drive+comb, comb+flash+drive, imm+barber+usb+flash+drive


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Fun & Games October 8, 2009 posted by
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Birthday Dialer – Many happy returns

Birthday Dialer is a novelty birthday greeting idea that sends birthday messages via phone to your family and friends. It’s completely free, for both the sender and the recipient, however there is a short ad from the sponsors contained in the message. There is also a paid service which eliminates the advert. You pay by purchasing tokens, the more you buy the cheaper they are. Birthday Dialer works for any phone number worldwide, you’ll just need to know the country…


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Fun & Games October 2, 2009 posted by
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Casio Databank – Classic reissue

Tokyoflash have some limited edition watches going at the moment including a re-release of the classic Casio Databank calculator watch with a couple of modern fashion touches. Telephone number storage, calculator, display in 13 languages and water resistant to 3 atmospheres. Sounds great to me. US$112.28 A true classic brought back to life. The calculator watch has made a comeback on the streets of Tokyo and everybody wants one! The Casio Multi-Lingual DataBank is an original design with updated looks…


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Free Software September 30, 2009 posted by
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Pongster – Pong fun for the extreme enthusiast

Remember Pong? That fun exhilarating computer game played on black screens with green paddles and a white bouncing ball? Yeah that game. Well it’s back, but now with added muscle – Pongster complete with four player mode. Think you’re cool enough to handle the tension? Got enough friends? Good, well have at it. Oh and there’s a special standalone version for your USB stick. Beep….beep…..beep….boop.  Highly customizable global and individual player and game settings. Play 2v2 human versus human or 2v2 human versus…


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Fun & Games September 22, 2009 posted by
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iPhone Recession Case – iPhone’s ugliest, cheapest accessory

Want your iPhone to stay green? Check out the new iPhone Recession Case, a 99-cent cardboard “recession” case complete with free “Sharpie Script” personalization. This simple downscale case – made from recycled cardboard – supports iPhone 1G, 3G, and 3GS and requires assembly, with locking tabs at the bottom and top of the case, along with an adhesive strip to hold the case together. Since its cardboard, there’s no warranty. As recession-proof products go, this cardboard wonder only lasts until…


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Fun & Games September 17, 2009 posted by
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USB Rock Bear – dude, dance that out…

This USB Rock Bear does it right. Hook up your laptop, phone or MP3 player and watch the moves come on like a sultry night in Morocco. Yeah baby, yeah… Watch the video! $47.00.  Let the Teddy Bear sing and dance for you! There are two ways to connect to music sources. The short cable from the bear’s chest for connecting a MP3, MP4 player, iPods or iPhone. Put the player in the bag, the bear will shake it’s head,…


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