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We’d all like to think that Rover would know how to find his way home if he got lost, but this nifty bit of high-tech gear could help to stack the odds in your pups favor.
The RoamEO system is a sophisticated GPS tracking system for your dog. The device…
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May 20th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Here’s the ultimate modern stone age gadget. It’s a remote controlled winged lizard that actually gets airborne by flapping its wings.
Instead of using some sort of propeller or engine, this guy just uses good old fashioned wing power. The $69 R/C Flying Pterosaur can fly indoors or out, and…
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May 18th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Yes, you read that right. It’s happy, it’s a monkey, and it’s an FM radio.
Featuring the most self-explanatory product name ever, the Happy Monkey FM Radio is the perfect accoutrement for fans of monkeys, FM radio or just generally happy people.
The plastic desktop simians feature bendable rubber arms…
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May 7th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Remember the old Whac-a-Mole games from the carnival when you were a kid? Now you can have your own mini-version of the game wherever you go.
This pint-sized version of the stress-inducing game comes to us from Japan’s Epoch Games. This version of the game translates into English as the…
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April 14th, 2007 by: Technabob
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This is the most bizarre case mod I’ve seen in a long while. It’s a fully functional mini-ITX computer crammed into the carcass of a beaver. In addition to being a dead animal, the CompuBeaver is a complete PC loaded with a Core 2 duo processor, 160GB hard drive and…
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April 12th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Do you have too many adapters plugged into in your power strip? This decidedly Flinstonian piece of office equipment eliminates the need for electricity by using hamster power.
As little hammy pedals his butt off, he generates his own shredded paper bedding. Fortunately, this isn’t a real product, rather it’s…
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April 10th, 2007 by: Technabob
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A group of scientists working with the National Human Genome Research Institute claim to have identified the specific gene that controls the size of dogs.
Without getting into all of the scientific details (I flunked biology,) the researchers screened a group of almost 500 Portuguese water dogs (a breed with…
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April 6th, 2007 by: Technabob
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These whimsical Mad Dog Speakers are perfect for any canine lover. The pair of black and white dogs plug into your USB port and let you kick out tunes from your PC or any other audio device with a stereo mini plug.
Don’t expect to crank your music up to…
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April 1st, 2007 by: Technabob
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Mobile phones have become more and more accessible over the years, and now your canine family members don’t need to feel left out.
The PetsCELL phone is a special waterproof cell phone that provides GPS tracking of your pet’s whereabouts, but also integrates voice calling features. Now why, you may…
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February 21st, 2007 by: Technabob
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Wowwee, known best for their Robosapien and Roboraptor educational toy robots has revealed two new models they’ll be showing off at this week’s CES show. The two new models couldn’t be more different, with one being cute and cuddly, and the other ready to eat the cute and cuddly one.…
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January 7th, 2007 by: Technabob