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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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Furniture is one predilect field in which designers around the world feel quite comfortable; there are so many directions one idea can go and there is still a lot to be explored, especially as the interiors are changing shapes pretty fast and pretty often. Building on ergonomic designs or simply trying to think outsi... |
10 October 2008
05:26 GMT |
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Bling – the final frontier. That's the first thing that came to my mind as I first looked at the new headphones from the London-based DEOS. In fact, we're not even talking about the headphones themselves but about an even funnier thing: special-design covers, adorned in full or in half with Swarovski ... |
9 October 2008
08:43 GMT |
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Everyone loves music boxes, or so they say, at least. And since pretty much every toy from the past has been "updated" one way or the other and brought back to a new "technology-coherent" life, it was a question of when or how rather than a question of if. The new music box-like thing comes from Japan, from Sega to b... |
6 October 2008
11:19 GMT |
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Again on office toys, but this time, we're talking about (home) office toys that blend in more than the usual silly character of a somewhat funny idea transposed into a mass-produced gadget some would buy, while most wouldn't. The Finger Drum Mousepad is a funny and even useful piece of small gadgetry which... |
6 October 2008
09:39 GMT |
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Nokia have recently started a very funny competition whose aim is to find the design for their next headset. While being a company with a major share in the mobile phone market, Nokia have been tapping into side-niches and especially focusing on bringing forward new and very attractive items in the field of headphone... |
3 October 2008
04:48 GMT |
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Once more, in the chapter of loudspeakers with completely weird designs, we must turn the page and present to you an almost disturbing item, whose name could very well be “Crying children”. Created by the British designer Alex Underwood and showcased at the recent London Design Festival, this speaker mode... |
30 September 2008
10:58 GMT |
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Sometimes, the quality of one’s headphones might not be exactly the most important thing to keep in mind when at the store, especially if we're talking about those who haven't yet parted with their inner child. For them, or for their fun-loving friends, the sight of weird, funny gadgets and the idea b... |
24 September 2008
12:51 GMT |
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I guess you saw this coming... it's about a few of Gibson's new guitars, which have some of the uncanniest shapes, just like the brand new “guitar of the month,” the Reverse Explorer. Well, for those who are not that much into guitar playing or rock listening, I must say that the Explorer is an ... |
29 August 2008
10:15 GMT |
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Yes, it looks either ridiculous or creepy; a decision hasn't been taken yet: the Binaural Microphone from Otokinoko looks more like a piece of Halloween gadgetry than a professional-grade audio tool. Yet, the Japanese who have developed such a contraption claim that the soundtracks you'll be recording using... |
16 June 2008
07:00 GMT |
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Would it be too much to say that a certain fridge is very cool? The guys at Kicker headquarters have actually thought about making such words come closer to reality and have managed to create what they call the BassFridge. Now, things are just starting to get weird: we're talking about a very common, high-tech, ... |
1 April 2008
23:59 GMT |
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Underwater pictures are a dream for quite a lot of digital photographers, but also one of the most interesting memories one can bring back home after a scuba-diving holiday. However, most people are not looking for a high-quality, noise-free photos, so they'll be quite happy with the device you're about to ... |
12 March 2008
05:31 GMT |
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Beside acting as some sort of "playground" for some of the biggest names in the CE industry, the International CES 2008 is also a place where the less-known manufacturers or independent inventors showcase their latest creations, hoping to find some investors or simply to draw the customers' attention. And this i... |
10 January 2008
09:16 GMT |
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Even though some players which are way more enthusiastic than I am will strongly disagree with me, I'll still say "NO" to the Centerfold. Should I be a little more permissive I'd say, "Not yet". So, what's the catch, you might be already asking. Well, it's all about a guitar that claims to be revo... |
19 September 2007
10:38 GMT |
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Turning a woman's image into a sexual object is not a very civilized thing to do at all, but, unfortunately, this is happening all around the world. And while some examples of this situation are rather improper to display, that's not quite the case with Jingle Jugs presented by the people over at BaronBob, ... |
14 September 2007
13:51 GMT |
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The origins of the concept of chastity belt are still shrouded in mystery, but one thing's for sure: they were designed for (and probably used solely by) women. However, modern technology and craftsmanship made it possible for the ladies to force their men into wearing such an item, namely the Chastity Belt for ... |
14 September 2007
11:06 GMT |
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Tanks have been around for quite some time now, but nobody really associated them with anything else but the idea of conflicts and war. However, it would seem that the people over at the UK-based Tanks-Alot company have decided to turn this whole concept around and thus turned a very menacing-looking tank into a ful... |
25 July 2007
03:06 GMT |
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Popping bubble wrap is one of the most addictive activities ever. There's not a person in this world who hasn't gone at least once through a bubble wrap popping frenzy after receiving a certain electronic product (where this type of wrapping material is generally used). This is probably the reason why the J... |
25 June 2007
01:30 GMT |
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