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world’s wackiest racers: the fastest furniture movers i know

worlds_wackiest_racers_bed

Looking for a zippy way to get around town? Sure, you could buy a car, or a bike, or maybe even a Segway, right? Well what about a bed on wheels? At least that way you could take a nap if you get stuck in traffic, right?

Auto-modder Edd China of Cummfy Banana has fabricated…

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November 3rd, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: hacks + mods interactive strange + wonderful

nemo led chain lamp is more flexible than you are

Nemo Italianaluce Chain LED Desk Lamp

Looking for a really cool lamp to replace that cheap IKEA lighting fixture on your desk? As long as you’re willing to drop a little dough, this Italian designer lamp is sure to impress.

Designed by Iliara Marelli for Nemo Italianaluce, the Chain Lamp is a real thing of beauty. Made from case aluminum and…

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August 5th, 2008 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design

lego lamp is blocky and bright

25togo Lego Lamp

These clever desk lamps get their inspiration from classic LEGO building blocks. Designed by Taiwan’s 25togo, these LED illuminated acrylic block lamps look just like a giant-size version of the popular plastic playthings.

The blocks have a snap-off top layer that’s designed to hold pens, pencils and other office items. Each brick measures in at…

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July 31st, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design just plain fun

scooterdesk puts your laptop on wheels

ScooterDesk by Utilia Design

Here’s a unique computer desk design. The ScooterDesk is a self-contained workstation which lets you sit and scoot around your office without leaving your desk.

Created by the Belgian sustainable furniture design firm Utilia, the ScooterDesk gives you a solid work surface for your laptop, and lets you sit in a comfortable upright position while…

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October 21st, 2007 comments (4) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing design

usb whac-a-mole: whack it at your desk

USB Whac-a-Mole

Bring a little bit of that carnival feel to your cubicle with this mini Whac-a-Mole desktop game.

The dreadfully named “Whack It” game connects to your USB port and lets you play with yourself at your desk.
No, they’re not really moles. The little dudes look more like oversize red, yellow and green LEDs. Nor…

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October 1st, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets just plain fun

homer simpson usb lamp isn’t very bright

Homer Simpson USB Desk Lamp

Now you can have the dumb but lovable dad from The Simpsons take up residence on your desk with this fun Homer Simpson USB Lamp. But just like its namesake, the light is a bit of a dim bulb, so don’t expect to light up an entire room with it.
Homer lounges lazily in his easy…

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September 26th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets just plain fun

usb desk fan really blows

willstyle usb desk fan

Here’s a cool way to keep cool at your desk.

These retro USB fans from Willstyle look like some sort of cage fan from an old computer, but they’re all new. They have a substantial ball-bearing fan motor, and can really crank out some wind.
The fans come in silver or black, and cost 28,000…

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July 25th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design gadgets retro

cassette tape dispenser: c30, c60, c90 go…

Cassette Tape Dispenser

While I don’t really know if these qualify as “gadgets,” I just had to show you these awesome tape dispensers coming from UK designers at j-me.

A clever visual pun manifested in 3-dimensions, they dispense Scotch tape instead of playing the magnetic type. Available for pre-order now, these dispensers should be shipping this September for…

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July 14th, 2007 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design gadgets

super mario mushroom guys get solar powered

Solar Super Mario Toad

These wacky things out of Japan feature the likeness of Toad, the familiar mushroom character from the Super Mario games.

The fun part is that these mushrooms wiggle back and forth when powered by the sun (or a desk lamp.) They’re just about 5-inches tall and make a great desktop gadget for the Mario fan…

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May 11th, 2007 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys video games

no cats were harmed in the making of this pencil sharpener

Cat Pencil Sharpener

Here’s a nice conversation piece for your desk… The appropriately named Cat’s Arse Sharpener ensures that your pencil gets a nice sharp point in the most disturbing manner possible.

Insert your dull pencil into the cat’s “third eye,” and it lets out a meow and sharpens your pencil. There’s nothing more I can really say…

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April 27th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets strange + wonderful

in-desk hubs and docks: a great idea

Belkin In-Desk Accessories

You know those cutouts on the top of many desks that are used to manage cables? Belkin has come up with an ingenious series of accessories that help you make better use of this space.

First off, there’s the In-Desk USB Hub and Front-Access In-Desk USB Hub which provide you with four additional USB ports.…

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March 29th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing gadgets

cell phone holder lights up for incoming calls

Signal Cell Phone Advisor

If you prefer that your cell phone remain totally silent when you get a call at your desk, this little gadget might come in handy.

The Signal Cell Phone Adviser detects the radio waves around your cell phone and automatically lights up to let you know you have an incoming call or message. I haven’t…

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February 10th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets mobile tech

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