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Torch Flashlight So Hot You Could Fry an Egg on It

Torch Flashlight by Wicked Lasers

How many times have you pulled the flashlight out of your utility drawer only to find out it can barely light up 2 feet in front of your face? This insanely bright flashlight certainly doesn’t have that problem.

As a matter of fact, the Torch flashlight is so intense that…

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August 8th, 2008 by: Technabob

Freewheeler Speaker Looks Like a Tire, Priced Like a Car

Viteo Freewheeler Outdoor Wireless Speaker

Nope, this isn’t some crazy whitewall tire for your car. It’s actually a high-end wireless outdoor speaker which can be rolled around anywhere you want.

Designed by Ron Arad and Frances Pellisari for Austria’s Viteo, the Freewheeler produces high quality stereo sound indoors or out. The speaker measures in at…

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August 8th, 2008 by: Technabob

Vibrating Alarm Clock Wakes You With a Cheap Thrill

Karlsson Vibrating Alarm Clock

If the Screaming Meanie alarm clock had you grabbing your ears in pain, maybe this alarm will work better for you. Instead of waking you up with shrill beeps or buzzy klaxons, this new clock rouses you (or is that A-rouses you?) with gentle vibrations.

Just place the Karlsson vibrating…

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August 5th, 2008 by: Technabob

Luxeed LED Keyboard Hits the U.S. (Finally)

Luxeed LED Keyboard

One of the most popular posts of all time on Technabob was the wondrous Luxeed multi-color LED keyboard. While it sure looked cool, it was nearly impossible to get outside of its native land of Korea. So I’m thrilled to let you know that they’re finally available in the U.S.…

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August 4th, 2008 by: Technabob

LED Hard Drive Clock Lights Up the Night

Hard Drive LED Clock by Ian Matthew

Hardware hacker Ian Matthew decided to see if he could turn a hard drive into a clock. But this isn’t one of those lazy designs where you just stick some clock hands through a hard drive platter. On the contrary, Ian went way over the top.

A narrow slot cut…

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August 3rd, 2008 by: Technabob

Capsule Train Will Let You Ride in a Mini Fortress of Solitude

This “capsule train” concept will give each person their own little train compartment fiefdom to rule on their way to work. Their are individual capsules that fit one person, or larger 4-person capsules.

The concept was designed by Hamit Kanuni Kuralkan from Melbourne, Australia. There’s no word as to whether…

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August 3rd, 2008 by: Karen M.

Phones That Look Like Food Don’T Seem So Delicious

I had no idea you could get custom phones to look like food products, but I’m here to tell you that you can, and they’re… um… unique.

It all started when I saw this phone that looked like a sandwich, or rather, that looked like a phone horribly smooshed into…

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August 2nd, 2008 by: Karen M.

Man Purse Deters Criminals (and Draws Cops)

Koffski Holster Wallet

A few years back there was an alarming trend of small purse-like accessory bags (also known as “manbags” or “murses”) being carried by metrosexuals in the trendier parts of town. Regardless of how in touch I am with my masculinity, I could never bring myself to point where I would…

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August 1st, 2008 by: Technabob

Aria Sinsonido Guitars Get Small for Travel

aria sinsonido travel guitar

Are you and your guitar inseparable? Well even if you are addicted to playing when you’re on the road, there’s no denying it’s a pain in the a$$ to carry a full-size guitar on an airplane or train. Here’s a guitar that breaks down to fit into a compact “gig…

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July 30th, 2008 by: Technabob

Cassette Tape Skeleton: Honey, I Made You a Mix Tape

Cassette Tape Skeleton by Brian Dettmer

This oooey-gooey delicious skeleton is made from the melted down old carcasses of cassette tapes. Artist Brian Dettmer created these guys for an exhibition at the International Museum of Surgical Science, right here in my hometown of Chicago.

While the full-sized skeleton looks like it’s inspired by 80s greats such…

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July 26th, 2008 by: Technabob

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