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With winter around the corner, I could use a new scarf. But I’m not sure I’m confident enough in my own masculinity to walk around wearing this crocheted Super Mario Bros. Piranha Plant scarf around my neck.
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October 1st, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: geek art + craft just plain fun video games
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Want to look chic while keeping your personal data safe and sound? These new sunglasses from Calvin Klein have a USB drive hidden in the arm, letting you store info and protect your eyes from UV rays at the same time.
These new shades from the house of Calvin Klein sport a 4GB USB flash…
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July 9th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: design strange + wonderful technology
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Tagz are programmable scrolling LED tags that hang from a pendant. You can program a message of your choice by pressing a couple of buttons on the back of the tag.
I’m not sure if tagZ will be the next big trend with the kidZ, but they sure look cooler than the tacky glow stick…
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January 6th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: design just plain fun
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TokyoFlash Japan can always be relied upon for the latest in funky digital timepieces, and the new JLr7 LED Abstract Watch is no exception.
The JLr7 (which gets its name from the top row of LEDs on the watch) displays a series “L”-shaped LED (either in green or blue) segments which reveal the current time…
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December 19th, 2006
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author: technabob
filed under: timepieces
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For the ultimate in geek chic, check out these LCD watches from Nooka.
The Nooka Zub Zen 20 series of watches features a brightly colored rubber casing surrounding an deconstructed liquid crystal display of hours, minutes and seconds in bar-graph format. The watches come in six colors: blue, black, orange, yellow, red and white and…
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October 27th, 2006
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author: technabob
filed under: design gadgets timepieces
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Fossil has partnered with Sony Ericsson to develop a new watch that features some pretty nifty connectivity with their Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones.
The watch will come in several styles, both analog and digital, and will be able to notify you of incoming calls on your mobile phone, including caller ID information and remote phone control…
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September 28th, 2006
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author: technabob
filed under: mobile tech timepieces
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Throw out that old duct tape wallet! It’s time for the latest wallet for the
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September 16th, 2006
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author: technabob
filed under: just plain fun strange + wonderful
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Looks like modern technology has finally caught up with the concept of the old Dick Tracy communicator watches. These geek-chic watches claim to have a range of up to 3 kilometers. Looks like a great idea for hikers and other outdoorsy types. Want one? They’re available for 59.99 Pounds Sterling (about $110 USD) from these…
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June 15th, 2006
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author: technabob
filed under: mobile tech timepieces