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999.9 pure gold usb flash memory is purely fake

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Donald Trump, now that you’ve outfitted your desktop with a gold USB hub and gold mouse for your gold MacBook Pro, why not pick up a matching gold bar flash drive?

Sure, this flash drive might say it’s 999.9 fine gold, but priced at under $20 bucks, it’s definitely not made out of anything other…

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August 17th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing just plain fun technology

bring the power of science to the bar

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If you believe that mixing the perfect cocktail is a science rather than an art, this just may be the perfect complement to your adult beverages. The Cocktail Chemistry set brings an unmatched geek form factor to the table… or rather, to the bar.

The scale shown above, unfortunately, is not part of the set.…

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December 12th, 2008 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: design just plain fun technology weird science

matrix lcd watch is simple and elegant

Matrix M6001 Digital LCD Watch

I’ve seen all kinds of strange and unusual digital timepieces from Asia, and most of them are so difficult to read that the novelty wears off quickly. So it makes me happy to see an unconventional LCD watch that’s actually quite easy to understand.

The Matrix M6001 watch displays time using a set of LCD…

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January 9th, 2008 comments (6) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design timepieces

myfountain: the real robotic bartender

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A couple of months back, I showed you a rather silly beer-pouring robot that seemed to do nothing more than slow down the process of pouring you a brew. On the other hand, this ingenious robotic drink machine actually looks pretty cool.

The MyFountain computerized beverage machine sits on top of your counter and can…

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August 11th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment robots

beer pouring robot now available worldwide

Asahi Robocco Beer Pouring Robot

The Asahi Robocco BeerBot automatically opens cans of your favorite brew then pours you a perfect tall mug of the frosty stuff.

The robot stores up to six cans of beer in its refrigerated belly, then dispenses them into a glass mug when you’re ready for a drink.

Originally available as part of a contest…

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June 6th, 2007 comments (8) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun robots