Ever been invited to a friends house for the first time at night, but had to call them 20 times because of the inability to see any of the numbered addresses on the houses? We’ve all been there. By the time you get to the house, your friend is already so sick of talking to you that hanging out just ...
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Mvix 760HD streams high definition media to your home theater
The MX-760HD is powered by 802.11G wireless technology as a sort of one stop aggregator for all of the touch points in your home theater system. Not only does it stream content directly to your theater devices, but does so in full High Def. Content can come from either an added option of an internal hard drive, streamed directly from ...
Read More »EarthLink to reveal WiFi phone beta
As early as today, Accton Technology Corporation might release details of a beta test for the EarthLink WiFi phone. Beta testing taking place in Anaheim seems to have gone successfully, but the biggest test will come when the results are announced and the Earthlink phone is put to the test by the public. The Earthlink phone will allow you to ...
Read More »The cute electronic slave for couchpotatoes
Okay this is nothing new really, we all have remote controllers at home, some of us are lucky enough to have a home network hooked up to all appliances so that you can control the microwave in your kitchen all the way from your neighbor’s house. Fuji Housing is showcasing this new household robot at their showrooms in Osaka. The ...
Read More »Gotta Go Briefcase: If you wanna be number one, sometimes you’ve gotta go number two
Here’s something for the up and coming businessman who finds himself with barely enough time to evacuate his bowels. The Gotta Go Briefcase by Rodd Miller is for the business person who will stop at nothing to be at the top…even to take a shit. Busy people know every minute counts, which is why the Gotta Go Briefcase comes with ...
Read More »ACME Tri-fold Laptop at CeBIT
Three LCD screens on a laptop? Oh, don’t doubt it so quick, fellow gearheads. Check out the ACME tri-folding laptop featured at CeBIT. Don’t get your hope panties all up in a bundle just yet. This ACME product is for now, just a prototype, but this rugged piece of lap gear is sure to turn a lot of heads. Especially ...
Read More »One Man Tied: The cable hook that makes you look twice
Feeling a little masochistic? Well don’t go beat your kids just yet. Here’s a safer alternative to unleash some of that built up violence. One Man Tied is a unique cable tidy hook that not only helps organize your cables, but leaves you with the satisfaction of a fresh torture, without the guilt. This 4″ tall poor little man is ...
Read More »Plantronics Discovery 665 Bluetooth Noise-Reducing Headset
Plantronics recently released its Discovery 665 Bluetooth Headset. A headset that Plantronics claims reduces background noise by 50%. The sound quality still maintains a high resonance, even with the noise-reduction, thanks to AudioIQ, the first ever DSP sound technology that automatically optimizes the clarity of sound for both the caller and the person on the other line. AudioIQ also constantly ...
Read More »DIY: On / Off Footswitch for appliances and tools
Here’s a cool DIY tutorial on how to create your own on / off switch for small tools and appliances, even lights. To create the switch you’ll need an extension cord, an SPST pushbutton switch, 4x4x1.5″ electrical box, 4″ electrical box cover, 5/16″ flat washers, and a 3/8″ electrical box cable connector, along with a basic tool set. The tutorial ...
Read More »Gameboy Konami Code Tattoo…Ouch!
Interesting…yes. Yet so extremely painful looking. Spotted on the same site that brought us the extreme wristwatch piercing. Quite an extreme way to show your love for the old Konami game code on the Gameboy. The retro style original Gameboy sure does bring back some memories too. And such a cute little tummy! — Andrew Dobrow Link
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