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One more piece of novelty in the world of toothbrushes has surfaced: the UniBrush, created by Apol, a Korean oral hygiene company. Along with the UniBrush comes a very sophisticated concept that made us laugh a lot when hearing it: Injection During Brushing or IDB. Behind this concept is the idea that squirting tooth... |
1 June 2009
11:04 GMT |
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Movie and TV series-branded memorabilia and other sorts of merchandise are definitely making up very serious money. And just when we thought we were pretty close to having “seen them all,” here's one new piece to raise an eyebrow and open (again) the wallet: the solid titanium Star Trek Spork, issued... |
27 April 2009
11:42 GMT |
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Just how many times were you forced to quickly switch the webpages you were reading as you noticed (or at least thought you did) that there was someone approaching from behind your chair or even taking a peek over your shoulder? Online gaming at work (not during your break), prohibited stuff, or simply minding other ... |
20 March 2009
13:01 GMT |
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We must admit that we laughed quite a lot when we saw this picture for the very first time as it looked terribly funny and boasted a touch of sick humor from old-time cartoons. We have no doubt that this handgun picture is a digital manipulation but still, it raises a very interesting question regarding style: how ab... |
18 March 2009
11:31 GMT |
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You must admit that you just don’t run into a black screen wristwatch all the time. Well, we happened to see one and thought it would be cool to write a line or two about it. The name says pretty much everything about this time-keeping machine: an all-black watch, with a black bracelet and a ‘very black&r... |
18 March 2009
10:44 GMT |
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There are plenty of alarm clocks to choose from, starting with the simplest ones, and ending with those with intricate shapes and working principles, and from the funniest down to the most annoying and seemingly meaningless ones. The next two pieces of alarm clock engineering we've stumbled upon were too silly t... |
11 March 2009
10:52 GMT |
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We tend to love the Noodle Eater's Hair Guard; and we love Chindogu because it provides almost endless fun. Chindogu is the art of inventing solutions for very specific and particular problems; nevertheless, such a specialized form of problem-solving comes with two major side-effects. The first one is that these... |
19 January 2009
19:31 GMT |
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Renowned computer peripherals manufacturer Cherry has announced its latest creation, a very special keyboard you don't see everyday: a Klingon keyboard! Now, if you're a Star Trek fan and, by any chance, you don't fancy the human civilization too much, it might prove that this Klingon keyboard is the p... |
15 January 2009
09:50 GMT |
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Lava lamps are one of the iconic gadgets to remind you of the hippie era, and they're at the same time one of the easiest recognizable retro things. Some individuals may find these products truly fascinating (count us in, too) while others might think the devices are simply ridiculous. Well, if you were looking ... |
6 January 2009
20:21 GMT |
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Even if some people might happen to like all sorts of freaky insects and would actually think that cockroaches are funny and cute, the rest of us would state the contrary and do our best to keep them as far away from us as possible. Yet, this does not mean that one can't have some serious fun with a cockroach-t... |
30 December 2008
08:48 GMT |
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We must admit that we had a really hard time trying to imagine a desktop onager, let alone accepting the fact that you can actually get one (or more, depending on the atmosphere in your war zone at the office). Nevertheless, if you're a true office warrior and are looking for new weapons to terrify and annoy you... |
29 December 2008
16:41 GMT |
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There are quite a lot of wacky alarm clocks available, but the Mensa Puzzle is definitely one of the most innovative and annoying similar gadgets. This product has been created by the UK branch of the worldwide Mensa organization, an association claiming its members have high IQs and serving the purpose of providing ... |
23 December 2008
09:32 GMT |
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If you're the kind of person who likes things that would freak out most other people, then the Liquid Blood Lamp might be just the right gift for the oncoming holidays. Yet, you should also think about your children, if you have any, as this special lamp isn't exactly a thing they should grow up with. Or ev... |
20 December 2008
12:21 GMT |
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Yorozu is a nifty gadget, which proves that there can be more to portable sound than one could think of in the first place. Being able to enjoy audio in pretty much any place you might find yourself each day is one thing that really does not need the proper speakers, as most of you may believe. And if you still think... |
17 December 2008
15:51 GMT |
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Among thousands of weird and even silly gadgets and accessories, here's one that is pretty unique: the Socket Deer Outlet Covers, a thingie that is supposed to add to your residence's “cool factor,” and provide you with some functionality as well. Now, one cannot tell for sure whether these rubb... |
17 December 2008
04:22 GMT |
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We all went to school, and some of you might still be attending some form of educational institution, and this means papers, exams, and a lot to learn. Just take a second to think about how many times you have thrown away a pen or pencil because it was almost unusable due to the excessive chewing you put it through? ... |
16 December 2008
09:28 GMT |
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Sometimes it just seems that the multimedia concept goes a little too far, and, when it comes to our daily gadgets, each passing week brings a new item to make this assertion even stronger. It's the case of the new keyboard from Verbatim, the Speaker Keyboard. Now, it's true that Verbatim isn't one of ... |
13 December 2008
05:17 GMT |
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We must admit that we had quite little expectations of one day seeing some loudspeakers mixed up with the cuckoo clock technology. But little as they were, these expectations have been fulfilled, to say the least, as designer Stephane Vigny has presented his latest creation, the Loudspeaker Cuckoo Clock, a piece of g... |
11 December 2008
07:21 GMT |
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There are so many cool computer keyboards, with some of them being real works of art, and others boasting a remarkable functionality. Some of these peripherals have been especially re-designed for gaming or for specialized tasks such as audio editing, CAD and so on. And there are keyboards that seem to have been crea... |
8 December 2008
05:11 GMT |
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Wacky clocks and wristwatches have always been delightful presents for certain people who wanted to add a more interesting side to their everyday lives. Maybe the best known name in this industry is TokyoFlash; yet they're not the only ones who can come up with interesting and eye-catching time-keeping machines.... |
8 December 2008
04:52 GMT |
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Annoy-a-tron – the ultimate office prank. Now in 2.0. More dangerous, more annoying and definitely harder to find, thanks to the even smaller dimensions. If you're not familiar with the Annoy-a-tron, just get a cup of coffee, sit, and enjoy the following. The Annoy-a-tron has been created as a miniature el... |
6 December 2008
05:37 GMT |
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We're sure that nobody likes getting to the office in the morning and looking for his/her cup of coffee or tea, just to learn that some other colleague has already taken it and is using it. This is, of course, an impolite thing to do, especially when we're talking clearly different mugs and with rather dist... |
5 December 2008
04:17 GMT |
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Design is design, they say. And some might like a thing while others will hate it or simply ignore it. But when it comes to the Razorblade Mirror, it's sure that nobody will remain indifferent. It just takes a little bit more nerve than usual to wake up every morning and smile at the razorblade. Designer Phil Si... |
2 December 2008
06:06 GMT |
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Well, how about getting some claws like Wolverine of X-Men fame had? Sounds nice and, most likely, they'll also look nice. And since they're available, the "don't get carried away" advice looks more and more like a good one. Now, Halloween came and went away, but why not seize the moment and buy a grea... |
26 November 2008
06:29 GMT |
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Goo – not exactly the most pleasant thing around. Yet we're introducing to you a special goo: the Cyber Clean, one amazing gadget that will most likely instantly become the best friend of those cleanliness maniacs... and even more. As we tend to our daily business, we're using a lot of tools with shap... |
25 November 2008
07:08 GMT |
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Here's a piece of lighting gadgetry that doesn't come in cheap at all, but which will definitely have your every friend gazing at it in awe: the Felt Lamp, from designers Matthew Radune and Susanna Hohmann. Now, there is more than one strange thing about this lamp, from shapes to its very construction; and ... |
24 November 2008
09:00 GMT |
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For all the people out there who have been boozed-up at least once, it's no secret that, as you're getting more and more drunk, things seem to change their natural appearance and, in some cases, they even start doing things they shouldn't be doing. And then you fall asleep. Well, we've found a ver... |
17 November 2008
20:41 GMT |
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There are weird gadgets, silly ones, funny ones, and pretty much all combinations between them. And then there are kitsch gadgets, which would only make you ask yourself about their utility. Such is the case with the MP3 Skull Belt Buckle, a thing that looks more suitable for kids than for a grown-up man; forget all ... |
17 November 2008
03:57 GMT |
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It may prove that some people aren't that fond of the traditional garden gnomes and would gladly have them replaced with pretty much anything else. And since evil is on the offer list, why not add a touch of creepiness to your front yard, especially since it's obvious that neighbors and passers-by will thro... |
16 November 2008
19:01 GMT |
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Surely you've used at least once childhood's most basic communication cup device: two carton or even thin plastic cups with a thread attached to the bottom of each of them; as the thread was tight and one person would speak into a cup, the bottom would vibrate and send vibrations to the other cup, making it... |
13 November 2008
08:51 GMT |
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To be honest, we don't know how much making an airplane window costs; we're not even sure whether this would make a key issue in selling airplane windows. Nevertheless, it has come to our attention that one of the cool, wacky and expensive gifts for this year's coming holidays are airplane windows. We ... |
10 November 2008
07:04 GMT |
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Are you by any chance having a hard time fighting the garden gnomes and you are in search of a tool to help you in the battle for your home grounds? Have you lost many of your brave warriors in fierce clashes with the gnome hordes that seem to have infinite numbers? Well, raise your head and clasp the hilt of thy swo... |
5 November 2008
05:08 GMT |
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In case anybody is asking what's with all the horror gadgets selling in almost every online store, the answer is very simple: because there are a lot of people who dig them, who are looking for modern approaches to the most basic and common things, specifically to add a touch of novelty to the everyday life and,... |
3 November 2008
09:29 GMT |
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Cutting onions has always been a problem because of all the associated tears and "crying." And during all this (extremely long) period of time, a lot of people have given a very serious thought to protecting their eyes from the gases coming from chopped onions, with pretty much zero success. All sorts of substance co... |
31 October 2008
07:59 GMT |
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News about the global financial recession has reached every corner of the world during the past weeks and the losses seem to be hard if not impossible to be stopped; culminating with a mind-boggling $2,800,000,000,000 announced loss in the world's financial markets, things aren't looking good at all. Well, ... |
29 October 2008
05:52 GMT |
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Do you have geek friends? The answer is probably "yes," since the ranks of computer geeks are constantly growing around the world; and if you plan to make a present to one of these fellows of yours, what could be better than a gadget to go with his tastes? The Keyboard Pen is pretty much useless if you think about so... |
28 October 2008
01:42 GMT |
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We've just wiped the laughing tears from our eyes after meeting one of the sickest and at the same time funniest gadgets we've seen in a long time: Terry the Turtle. And "Terry the Terrible Tourette Turtle" is in fact as close to the truth as possible, because you're dealing with a small toy that has b... |
27 October 2008
07:16 GMT |
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There are a lot of weird gadgets out there and a couple of them come in at ridiculously high prices despite all the strong doubts regarding their utility. Some could be used for fun, indeed, while others are simply weird and one should be a bit weird as well to put them to any use. Well, such is the case with one of ... |
27 October 2008
06:55 GMT |
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What could be better than taking a sip from your favorite brew of coffee in the coziness of your comforting home and listening to your fav music on a Sunday morning? Well, there are some things people could indicate as better than this particular one, but for now let's stick to brewing (coffee or tea) and music.... |
24 October 2008
11:07 GMT |
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Pretty much everybody loves steampunk gadgetry, or at least feels a special attraction towards a certain type of steampunk gear, be it kitchenware, watches, and all sorts of useful or completely futile gadgets; the steampunk technology is something rather fascinating precisely because it involves someone thinking out... |
22 October 2008
08:47 GMT |
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Now, that's hot: a rotating disco mirror ball in miniature, sworn to recreate that funky atmosphere we enjoyed so much during the 70s and the 80s and even closer to our day. But the really hot things are yet to come, as this disco light is entirely energy-saving because it uses no electricity – it works on... |
18 October 2008
06:45 GMT |
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Eye glasses are – beyond any shadow of a doubt – a fashion item and there are a lot of people who are really careful when it comes to matching the clothing style needed for a certain situation with a specific pair of glasses, accentuating a desired visual effect. Now, it would be ridiculous to have a dres... |
17 October 2008
04:00 GMT |
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Some of us can't concentrate as much as they would when there are a lot of people passing by, when hearing all sorts of chattering or are simply easily distracted by surroundings. For them, as well as for those who want to keep absolute secret about what they're working on when they need to work on a compu... |
16 October 2008
10:25 GMT |
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Surely there were more than a couple of speechless guys after Epoch launched its new gadget, called the Endless Banana. Indeed, there are rather few people who can instantly come back to their senses after being exposed to this strikingly weird contraption: we're talking about a small, pocket-sized toy resemblin... |
16 October 2008
06:29 GMT |
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If you're the kind of person who really likes to own themed gadgets, then the Mini Clear Sound System is definitely the one for you. Designed with a very wacky idea in mind, this sound system is actually made from two glasses and a barrel, linked together by means of cable and looking pretty much like the r... |
16 October 2008
05:40 GMT |
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It's really hard to tell the exact utility of such an office gadget: since you work in an office with a computer that's connected to the Internet and e-mails are part of your work routine, it's to be assumed that you're using an e-mail client with notification settings as well. All sorts of balloo... |
15 October 2008
04:03 GMT |
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Many people enjoy a lot stumbling upon small and utterly stupid gadgets destined for a place on their desktop as long as these are truly fun. This Ferris Wheel is pretty pointless too, it makes a lot of annoying noise, and it looks rather dumb (at least if you're planning to buy one for yourself and not for your... |
14 October 2008
10:50 GMT |
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Halloween is indeed a very good holiday for all those who are fond of the darker, sometimes even gruesome side of fun, whether we're thinking of all sorts of pranks, wearing scary costumes and apparel or simply acting "darker." And for these people, a lot of thingies are created and sold each year, as it is the ... |
14 October 2008
10:12 GMT |
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The next thing we plan to introduce to you is a nifty idea based on pure romance: the Liberty Fearns' Twinned MP3 Player, a piece of audio gadgetry that's been designed to play exactly the same tracks at the same time. I guess that the Twinned MP3 player has been created for those (few) people who are getti... |
14 October 2008
06:38 GMT |
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There are some gadgets whose utility is rather close to none, but which are simply so much fun that people end up buying them. After all, a gadget needs not boast extreme functionality or advanced hi-tech features to become an item which sells good. And in the case of the Mathmos 9V Battery Light, it is a small and d... |
11 October 2008
05:37 GMT |
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