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bodum bistro flatbed toaster: the ipod nano of toasters

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Bodum’s Bistro flatbed toaster is a versatile device. Thanks to its design, the 700 w toaster can heat, toast or defrost almost any size or shape of bread.

The design has its drawbacks of course, like being able to toast only one side at a time, so that may be a deal breaker for some…

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November 10th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: design gadgets technology

use a table saw to cut your cake

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Imagine the next time you have friends over to dinner, you bring out a delicious chocolate cake on the table, then proceed to hack it apart with a hand saw.

Now you can slice and dice cakes and other tender foods with the Table Saw, a serrated kitchen knife that looks just like a hand…

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September 12th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design gadgets just plain fun

minicooker pc oven casemod: now that’s cookin’ with gas

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Why would you want to make a PC that looked exactly like a kitchen appliance? Dunno, maybe just so you could say it could be done?

Czeck modder Zbyšek built his Project MiniCooker PC that’s a dead ringer for his full-size cooktop, complete with blue LED “gas burners” that look just like the real deal.…

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September 7th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing hacks + mods strange + wonderful technology

pass the salt: more like pull back the shaker

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Isn’t technology awesome? Thanks to technology we can add text to pictures of cats! And then within seconds, we can post that same captioned creation online, allowing us to reach out and annoy millions of people! And now, thanks to technology (kinda), even the simple act of grabbing a condiment can be a hoot: Introducing…

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August 17th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

filed under: cool toys gadgets just plain fun

cool & calculated: pi symbol ice cube tray

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What up nerd. What? You have more than 5 friends now?! Finally! Why don’t you celebrate this momentous occasion? Throw a party and get smashed! You should still keep it real though, so your friends will love you for who you are. And nothing says “I AM A N3RD” like being nerdy about the littlest…

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March 11th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: lambert v.

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technabob quickpix: when a picture is worth 1000 words

pac-man oven mitt for grabbing your hot wok-a-wok-a-wok-a

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I give you the greatest kitchen accessory of 2009 – the Pac-Man Hothead oven mitt. New from Worldwide Fred.

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February 7th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: home entertainment just plain fun quickpix retro strange + wonderful video games

click oven mitts: pixelated potholders

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I don’t usually associate computers with cooking, but that doesn’t mean that your geek style shouldn’t find its way into your kitchen.

Brazilian designer Anderson Horta’s Clicking Kitchen Grip oven mitts are inspired by the little pixels of the hand cursor from your computer.

It’s too bad that there’s no way to make version that…

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January 17th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design just plain fun strange + wonderful

tetris tiles bring gaming goodness to your backsplash

Tetris Tiles Ceramic Tile

Now that you’re wearing your new Tetris t-shirt, why not complete the look by outfitting your kitchen or bathroom with some Tetris ceramic tiles?

Tetris Tiles come in a variety of shapes inspired by the classic arcade puzzler, and let you create unique patterns on any wall or floor. Just like the game, it’s up…

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September 13th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design retro video games

space invaders cutting board invades kitchens

Space Invaders Cutting Board by 1337motif

Whether you’re slicing, dicing, or making julienne fries, this Space Invaders themed cutting board will help you get your Mise en Place in order.

As you chop your way through celery and onion, imagine your knife as a laser cannon, blasting its way through all but the most stubborn of alien invaders.
This wooden cutting…

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April 26th, 2008 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: geek art + craft retro video games

super edible mario

Super Mario Cookie

Some enterprising baker has whipped up this bit of kitchen goodness: a Super Mario inspired pixel cookie…

Do you suppose it tastes more like mushrooms or coins?
[via The Tanooki via Smidigt]

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April 29th, 2007 comments (20) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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drop: the water-resistant ipod speaker

ZumReed Drop Speaker for iPod

These funky speakers provide let you listen to your iPod in the kitchen, on the beach or in the bathtub while keeping your precious music player nice and dry.

The unique ZumReed Drop Speaker looks like a water droplet, and features a hidden nook that securely docks your iPod on the inside. It even features…

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April 19th, 2007 comments (6) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design media players

daysago: the digital day counter

DaysAgo Digital Day Counter

Did you forget how long ago you put that meat in the fridge, or when you last scooped the nasty cat box… how about the last time you changed the oil in your car? This simple, ingenious device lets helps you keep track of the last time you performed a specific task, right in the…

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December 22nd, 2006 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design gadgets