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Things that go ‘boo’ in the night!

Gadgets May 15, 2006 posted by

Digital Clock T-Shirt.

The Digital Clock T-Shirt. Set it to the wrong time and watch fellow commuters freak out. Fun for all the family. A$59.95.  This comical addition to your party wardrobe runs off 4 x AAA batteries, which are discreetly hidden in a little pocket inside the shirt. With a simple flick of the “on” switch (located on the discreet battery pack), you can go from anonymous punter to “life of the party”…Then you can put in a new set of batteries…


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Gadgets May 15, 2006 posted by

Battery Blender.

The Battery Powered Blender. Smoothies on the beach, fruit juice in the car, it all sounds lovely doesn’t it? Sceptical stirrers that we are, however, we wonder just how effective 4 AA batteries are going to be when faced with a tub full of tough nut blueberries. £10.00.  With this blender you can make your favourite smoothie or maybe a cheeky cocktail whilst relaxing in the garden soaking up some rays. You could even take this handy little blender on…


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Gadgets May 15, 2006 posted by

Super Mini Sound Box.

The Super Mini Sound Box is a weird little external speaker that features a ‘retractable resonator’ which apparently increases the sound coming from your audio player. $15.00 says that it doesn’t improve the sound enough to justify sporting a bulge in the pocket all day long.  Built-in lithium ion battery, changing via USB port. # Dual 3.2cm speaker. # Retractable resonator provide louder sound. # Power volume control knob. # LED indicator. # Applicable to iPods, MP3/MP4 player, PDA, Mobile…


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Fun & Games May 13, 2006 posted by

USB Air Darts are back.

Whoa, the USB Air Darts Launcher is back on the shelves. Or rather it will be on 16th May. $59.95 Australian Dollars (US$46.33). Incoming!  We truly believe this is WHY the USB was invented in the first place! Load the software (Windows 2000 and XP compatible) and acquire your unsuspecting target! The launcher pans 180 degrees and tilts up to 45 degrees. A simple move of the mouse will aim your harmless soft foam projectile…and with a click it’s bombs away, complete…


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Gadgets May 12, 2006 posted by

R/C Drinks Float.

The Radio Controlled Drink Float. OK, so we’re definitely too fat an’ lazy to overlook this puppy. Just set the drinks on the float and guide it across the pool to your indolent guests via the remote control. Perfect for the physically challenged. $49.98.  Don’t make your guests climb out of the pool for drinks and snacks. Just grab the remote control and deliver the refreshments they need with this Remote Control Drink Float. It features holders for 5 beverages and…


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Gadgets May 12, 2006 posted by

Counter Mouse.

The LCD Counter Mouse. C’mon, you know you really want to know how many times you right, left or double click your mouse, don’t you? Just to prove to your boss that you actually do work in the times when your head’s not slumped on the desktop. Hmm…perhaps not. Around $27.00.  It checks the work load of the employee at the office, uses in prevention of the personal computer dependence symptom with,


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Bizarre May 12, 2006 posted by

Fish n’ Flush Aquarium.

The Fish n’Flush Aquarium. Er…it’s an aquarium that it also a toilet tank. Please no letters from fish lovers, we’re just reporting it OK? Apparently the fish seem to fly out of the water as the toilet is flushed. Boggle. [Via Stylehive]  The Fishn’Flush Toilet Tank Aquarium Kit comes with only the highest quality components. Each part is carefully selected for it’s performance, reputation, and ability to enhance the Fishn’Flush Toilet Tank Aquarium Kit that it accompanies. This kit is…


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Gadgets May 12, 2006 posted by

USB Air Purifier.

The USB Mini Water Air Purifier. Weird? Fill with water and essential oils for that aromatherapeutic vibe, switch it on and watch as the rotating swirler…well swirls. This agitates water and absorbs smells etc. Weird. $24.00.   Filter the dust, smoke and smell in the air by siphonic and high-speed rotational principle. Cleaned and purified air can prevent allergy caused by filthy air. # USB powered. # Siphonic and High-Speed Rotational Principle. # Very portable, use it in the your…


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Fun & Games May 11, 2006 posted by

Meccano Interactive Robot.

The Meccano Interactive Robot is USB enabled to let you download ‘personalities’, music and movements from your PC on the fly. Or rather on the robot. Because it’s obviously not a fly you’re downloading to. If you see what….aw ferget it. £69.99 ($124.23).  Simply download features that make the models move, make noises, all from a USB cable! Meccano Speedplay contains 600 ultra-designed parts for easier contruction and cooler styles. It has a unique screw and pin system for easier and…


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Gadgets May 11, 2006 posted by

OxyShield.

The Lotus Sanitizing System. Apparently it turns ‘ordinary tap water into a powerful, chemical-free sanitizer…’ Sound good? Well then fork over your $199.95 and off you go, you little clean living scrubby person you.  The lotus system’s Oxyshield technology infuses tap water with ozone — a natural sanitizer that is safe and harmless to healthy cells. # Ozone-activated water is accepted by the FDA and USDA as a safe and effective way to decontaminate all kinds of foods — meats,…


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Gadgets May 11, 2006 posted by

Mirage on view.

Mirage LightVu. Very conceptual at the moment, but they look like they could offer an interesting twist on the old monitors as glasses idea. Single sheet of plastic see, instead of a pair of screens. Apparently the result of their NanoPrism tech is the end of dizziness or nausea. Right on.


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Gadgets May 11, 2006 posted by

Solar Lantern.

The Solar Camp Lantern. Cute.  4pcs d-cell batteries  Can charge three ways 12v car charger(not included)(option) 110v/220v AC/DC charger(not included)(option) Solar panel(not included)(option)


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Gadgets May 10, 2006 posted by

Laptop Shade.

The Laptop Shade. €25.00 buys you some screen legibility even in the brightest sunshine. Shame it looks like something out of Attack of the Killer Tomatoes, though.   A left hand and right hand panel assembly, each consisting of an integral side panel plus top panel, are hinged to a mounting strip. The mounting strip becomes attached to the outside of your laptop’s lid using factory-pre-positioned pressure-sensitive hook & loop strips. The assemblies overlap near the top center to form a 3-sided tunnel…


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Gadgets May 10, 2006 posted by

Crank n’style.

The Motorola PVOT Concept Phone. Let’s face it, if you’ve got to make a hand cranked cell phone for developing countries you might as well make it look cool. And this puppy does that all right. Eco-style in action?  The PVOT is intended as a lower tier phone for developing Latin American countries. Designed to operate on recharchable AA batteries. It is charged via hand crank.


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Gadgets May 10, 2006 posted by

Bluetooth Buzzer Pendant.

Bluetooth Buzzer Pendant. The buzzer alerts you when a call is arriving for you mobile phone. It does not, however, let you know that your style sense is sadly lacking if you wear this around your neck at any time. Which you won’t do anyway, because it’s a clip-on unit.  Abe BT33P/33N Bluetooth Buzzer Pendant features wearing comfort, improved sound quality and traveling friendly. The built-in buzzer in the pendant alerts you when a call is coming in, you will…


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