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hardware May 26, 2009 posted by
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Factory wars – would Sir like some malware with that new netbook?

Windows users just can’t get a break these days. Even before you turn your brand new machine on, chances are something is lurking. Kapersky Labs reports that it recently purchased a brand-new M&A Companion Touch netbook for testing purposes. Turns out it came pre-configured with 3 different types of nasties, including a rootkit and an MMO password stealer, all for free. Delving into the restore logs they deduced the netbook had become infected after an employee helpfully updated some of…


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hardware May 26, 2009 posted by
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Covert Pink Ladies Hooded Top – tough and dainty for the lady in your life

Look ladies, if you must go out clubbing in a dodgy area with dubious personnel, at least wrap up warm and pink with one of these Covert Pink Ladies Hooded Top things, OK? It’s an Aramid Fibre lined Grade 2 Knife resistant garment which is guaranteed to make heads and steel shafts turn. £68.99.  This product has been tested in accordance with EN388, 6.2 – Blade cut resistance, and has achieved level 2. Tags: covert+pink+ladies+hooded+top, security


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hardware May 18, 2009 posted by
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Drug Identification Kit – make like the law and impress your dealer

This Drug Identification Kit is sure to impress friends and family no end, as you stride boldly down the road clutching your case looking for assorted n’er do wells to assault. Make sure you research hospital visiting times first though, just in case. $99.95.   Virtually No False Positives * Easy to use * Environmentally Safe Disposal * Detects Trace Amounts * Results In Seconds * Unique Design * Utilizes Advanced New Patented Kit Design and Chemical Technology Tags: drug+identification+kit


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cool tech May 11, 2009 posted by
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Cone of Silence – the smart power strip that will shield your conversations in any room

Researchers at MIT are working on a secure conversation masking system which will use a system of power strips and sensors to mask out confidential conversations in any room or open plan office environment. The Distributed Acoustic Conversation Shielding System can be set up in any room simply by plugging in special power strips which contain a PIR infrared sensor, a microphone and a small speaker. Each person in a private conversation activates their personal sensor which ‘logs’ them into…


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Gadgets May 9, 2009 posted by
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Ratchet Allen Keys – Allen keys plus technology equals win

Has building all of Timmy and Sally’s new Ikea furniture got you down? If so then you need one of these Ratchet Allen Keys. They’re available in both Metric and Imperial and come packed with 9 different sized keys from 1.5mm to 6mm. The fold out cover becomes the handle and it can rotate a full 360�. How more super-useful can you get? Where has this idea been all our lives? A bent steel hex-shaped handle (often called an Allen-key)…


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Ratchet Allen Keys – Allen keys plus technology equals win
hardware May 8, 2009 posted by
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Baja Skimmer – jet ski meets airboat…water surrenders

The Baja Skimmer is a cross between one of those airboats you see skimming across the Florida swamps and a jet ski. It’s fast, fast with a top speed of around 60 mph and a cruise of 55 mph and it’ll keep you going for 2 hours at a time. It’ll ‘fly’ in as little as 7 inches of water, and comes with a ‘whisper fan’ which is apparently quieter than a jetski.  Baja Skimmer provides this rush while maintaining…


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Gadgets May 6, 2009 posted by
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Celery – Where are they now?

Celery popped up on the Ferret a couple of years ago and looked like a great idea for the computer-phobic or the computer-can’t-be-bothered. Well Celery is moving onwards and upwards and has added a couple of fairly significant features. For starters the Celery system can now read and transcribe Atom and RSS feeds, so anything you can subscribe to can be added to Celery (better keep that paper tray full). Drunken weekend escapades on Facebook complete with pictures? Sorted. Can’t…


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Celery – Where are they now?
Gadgets May 5, 2009 posted by
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Army Rescue Tape – do anything repair tape

Hot on the heels of Nuclear Duct Tape, is Army Rescue Tape, tape so good the armed forces use it. Doesn’t say what they use it for though. Made of silicone, the tape permanently bonds to itself 1 minute after adhesion. The tape tears at 700psi so I wouldn’t recommend using your teeth to tear a strip off. It’s acid, solvent and oil resistant and like everything this side of bacteria, it’s resistant to UV rays. A 1″ � 3m…


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cool tech May 5, 2009 posted by
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Citroen C1 ev’ie – the UK’s first electric four seater hits the ground purring

This new Citroen C1 ev’ie is the first electric car in the UK which offers a full four seats and conventional trim with all electric motive power. It charges up in 6 hours, offers 60 mph top speed and a range of up to 75 miles which makes it extremely practical as an urban runabout. Equivalent to 300 mpg? Three and five door options, 3 year warranty and a sticker price of £16,850 (you can also rent or lease). So here…


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hardware April 27, 2009 posted by
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SprintCam V3HD – ultra slow motion can look so beautiful

The SprintCam V3HD ultra slow motion camera is a thing of wonder. Forget sports and documentary broadcasting, just think of the fun you could have with this shooting everyday stuff. Take a look at the stunning video sample and weep with joy. Price? Yeah right…  SprintCam V3 HD is the only HD native fully integrated ultra slow-motion system for broadcast, offering unmatched frame rates and high definition native resolution image quality. The system allows the user to capture from 500 to 1,000…


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Awesome April 24, 2009 posted by
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Axxana Phoenix – the bomb proof data protection black box

The Axxana Phoenix is a solid state flash memory disk array which backs up and stores your vital data for you, on site. That’s right no more remote transfer, your data is protected inside your building. How safe is it? Well they’re calling it the toughest data recorder in the world, designed to withstand earthquake style shocks of up to 40 G, and 5000 pounds of pressure (e.g. rubble debris sitting on top). It will also survive direct flames of 2000…


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Bookmark This! April 17, 2009 posted by
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Cooling a hot laptop – avoiding a computer meltdown

I noticed a while back that my laptop was running a hard disk temperature of around 56 degrees centrigrade plus. Actually the only reason I noticed was because of installing HD Tune which immediately flashed up a warning. Since then I’ve been on a mission to cool things down, even to the extent of buying a very pink and plastic cooler with a fan. It’s helped, but I’m still plagued with over-heating if I travel with the machine, which is tres annoying….


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hardware April 4, 2009 posted by
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Auto Moto – the 3 wheel scooter that thinks it’s a car

The Auto Moto features a 3 wheel chassis for stability, an 83 mpg 150cc engine for frugality, twin seats for sharing, a lockable trunk for carrying, windshield wipers and a canopy for weathering-ness and a choice of colours for trendsetters. All for the most reasonable price of $3,800.00. Bargain.  While other vehicles in its class leave the rider exposed, The Auto Moto three wheel scooter incorporates a revolutionary roof design that keeps the rider protected from the elements while still…


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hardware March 30, 2009 posted by
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WW2 Tribute Sidecar Motorcycle – unusual transportation for the eclectic collector

Looking for an unusual mode of transport for the family? Why not order a custom reproduction WW2 Tribute Sidecar Motorcycle from CJ Sidecars of Beijing for your needs? They come in all sorts of interesting colours and styles, and look sturdy enough to handle most day to day commuting needs. I particularly like the model with the attachable pram at the rear. The Costco car park will welcome you and your camo-mobile with open arms. Really.  We pay tribute to…


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