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Archive for April 2008

Paper Gps Won’T Get You Lost (if You Write Good Directions)

Paper GPS Navigation Notepad

Who needs one of those new-fangled e-lec-tronic GPS navigation contraptions, when you can accomplish the same degree of directional guidance with a little old-fashioned paper and ink?

Whether you’re ready to head out on a cross-country road trip, or just around the corner to the grocery, all you need to…

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April 30th, 2008 by: Technabob

Give Your PS3 a Chrome Facelift

PS3 Chrome Face Plate from XCM

Looking for an easy way to give your Playstation 3 a cool new look? This add-on cover plate lets you put a shiny new face on your gloss black PS3.

XCM’s Smart Face Plate snaps onto the top of your PS3, giving it a new facade without major surgery. Just…

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April 30th, 2008 by: Technabob

Mp3 Alarm Clock Gets Color Video Screen

JWD MP4 Video Cube Media Player

This wouldn’t be the first time I saw an alarm clock that could play MP3 tracks, but it is the first one I’ve come across that can play movies after it wakes you up.

JWD’s pint-sized MP3 media player has a compact 2.0-inch full-color LCD screen which can play MP4…

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April 30th, 2008 by: Technabob

Portal Technology in the Real World

Portal in Real Life

Inspired by the mind-bending transportation technology in last year’s sleeper hit game Portal…, this video clip uses digital augmented reality technology to produce a similar effect in the real world.

Created by EmmanuelMFr of France’s Total Immersion, the illusions in the video really are reminiscent of those in the

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April 29th, 2008 by: Technabob

Tiny Wireless Camera Goes Anywhere, Even Underwater

RC_12 Mini Spy Wireless Cam

Measuring just 0.7″ x 1.4″ x 0.6″, and weighing in at about 0.5 ounce, this miniature camera can fit just about any place you can imagine. Just charge it up, and it’ll capture full color images and transmit them to a wireless receiver.

RF System Lab’s RC-12 wireless mini cam…

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April 29th, 2008 by: Technabob

Chameledeon LED Lamps Offer Colorful Illumination

chameledeon_lamps

Look at these cool led lights, designed by Jörg Schieber for German company chameledeon. Minimal and elegant, they work with a remote switch and cycle through 16 different colors, so you can set the mood in your living room without having to get up from the couch.

Besides the colored…

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April 28th, 2008 by: Technabob

Super Mario is Really a Plumber, Really.

Super Mario Plumbing & Heating Van

I’m not too sure what the trademark police will have to say about this one, but this UK plumbing firm shares more than just a profession with Nintendo’s popular mascot.

I’m not sure if SuperMario Plumbing & Heating thinks they can avoid the wrath of the Big “N” by removing…

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April 28th, 2008 by: Technabob

Word Clock is a Little Too Verbose for Me

hans tan idea of a clock II

While this wouldn’t be the first time that I came across a clock that tells time with text, it’s certainly the most wordy version that I’ve seen.

Singapore designer Hans Tan created the Idea of a Clock II… using a green LED bulletin board to display the current time using

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April 28th, 2008 by: Technabob

Fc Mobile Game Console Plays Original NES Carts

FC Mobile Nintendo NES Portable

I’ve seen plenty of Nintendo NES clone systems in my travels, but this is the first time I’ve seen a mass-produced portable that can play the actual cartridges from the classic 8-bit gaming system.

The FC Mobile portable console plays original game carts from the NES wherever you go. The…

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April 27th, 2008 by: Technabob

Space Invaders Cutting Board Invades Kitchens

Space Invaders Cutting Board by 1337motif

Whether you’re slicing, dicing, or making julienne fries, this Space Invaders themed cutting board will help you get your Mise en Place in order.

As you chop your way through celery and onion, imagine your knife as a laser cannon, blasting its way through all but the most stubborn of…

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April 26th, 2008 by: Technabob

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