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flower rock 2.0: dancing flowers get a makeover

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flower rock 2.0

Back in the late 1980s, a sensation swept the streets of Asia called the “Flower Rock”. The desktop gadget did one thing, and one thing only — it danced to any music that you played near it. Flower Rock 2.0 commemorates the 20th anniversary of the original Flower Rock, giving it a thoroughly modern makeover…

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November 11th, 2008 4 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

junk mobile phones give way to flowers

filed under: mobile tech | strange and wonderful

Sunflower Biodegradeable Mobile Phone Case

Ever wonder what to do with your old cell phone when you’re ready to upgrade to the latest and greatest? Why not bury it in the ground? That’s what a group of scientists will have us doing if they have their way.

Researchers in the UK have devised a new mobile phone body which can simply be tossed into the compost heap, and will disintegrate within weeks…

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February 13th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

usb greenhouse keeps desk gardens growing

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun

USB Powered Greenhouse

Here’s a way to add a little green to your desktop surroundings. This USB mini greenhouse helps you easily grow a little garden with the help of your computer

The egg-shaped device from DreamCheeky holds artificial soil, seeds and water, then helps your budding garden grow by feeding it with a USB-powered grow-light…

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August 20th, 2007 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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