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Archive for February 2010

Rotobotmouse: One Unusual Mouse

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I think that’s actually an understatement. The Rotobotmouse is one of the stranger computer mice that I’ve seen in my travels – and I’ve seen lots of mouses.

Created by artist Aaron Ristau, the Rotobotmouse definitely has some steampunk underpinnings, but it’s really got a look that’s all its own.…

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February 17th, 2010 by: Technabob

Giant Sd Card Holds Only 60 Photos

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This is definitely the biggest SD card I’ve ever seen. But despite its ridiculous size, it can only store 60 photos.

This giant-size SD card is actually a photo album for holding on to your 4″x6″ photo prints. I like how they even put the metallic contacts on the back…

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February 17th, 2010 by: Technabob

Chapek the Barbot: Serves You Drinks Until It Breaks Down!

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Ripped from the pages of some neo-futuristic science fiction movie comes Chapek: the robot bartender…

Chapek is just one of the ‘bots who will be featured as part of BarBot 2010, the third annual festival of Cocktail Robotics!…

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February 17th, 2010 by: Range

Get 1tb of Storage for You Xbox or PS3 With Datel’S Space Dock

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Upgrading the hard drive in your Xbox 360 or PS3 can get pricey. The upcoming Datel Space Dock lets you expand your storage by as much as 1TB using an off-the-shelf hard drive.

There are two versions coming out, one for PS3 and the other for Xbox 360. Both will…

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February 17th, 2010 by: Range

Superplexus Vortex Puzzle Makes My Head Spin

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As its name implies, the Superplexus Vortex is a super-sized version of the Perplexus, a plastic spherical maze. The Superplexus Vortex not only has a catchy name, the mere sight of it is probably enough to make a drunk man vomit. In marketing speak, the gigantic maze is “a complex …

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February 17th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

Firescuba Smoke Filter: Pocket Gas Mask

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It does look like the pouch for french fries used by fast food chains, but the FireScuba could be one life-saving product. While it may not be as efficient as a gas mask or smoke hood, it’s main advantage is its size and form.…

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February 17th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

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Leona Lewis (Paid to Say She) Loves Final Fantasy XIII

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…at least the part of the game where she says she “runs around the land all day”. I’m no marketing expert, but I just personally find it weird for Square Enix to use 24-year old British singer Leona Lewis to promote Final Fantasy XIII…. Perhaps this is their

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February 17th, 2010 by: Lambert Varias

Xbox 360 Hard Drives Get a Colorful Makeover

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Looking for a way to give your Xbox 360 a little extra pizazz? While I’ve seen plenty of colorful Xbox 360 case replacements, I can’t say that I’ve come across much in the way of hard drive color mods. Until now.

These cheery Xbox 360 hard drive shells replace your…

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February 16th, 2010 by: Technabob

Asteroid Cookies: Hyperspace Into My Stomach, Please

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I can’t think of a more delicious way to spend an afternoon in the kitchen than making a batch of these most excellent Asteroids… cookies.

The guys at Evil Mad Scientist Labs have managed to faithfully reproduce almost every component of the arcade original in yummy cookie form, including tiny

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February 16th, 2010 by: Technabob

Leech Plug Unplugs Itself When Its Done Charging

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Did you know that those gadget A/C adapters all continue to consume a little power even when you’re not charging your portable electronics? This clever for a power plug takes care of that problem with a novel approach.

Designed by RISD student Conor Klein, the Outlet Regulator (aka “Leech Plug”)…

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February 16th, 2010 by: Technabob

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