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seiko slimstick tracks your every move

gadgets | mobile tech

Seiko Slim Stick Exercise Monitor

This modern twist on the classic pedometer doesn’t just track your steps, it lets you keep tabs on the quality of the exercise you get during your day-to-day life.

Unlike meters that just count your steps, the Seiko SlimStick uses modern dual-axis accelerometers to track the magnitude of your movements, giving greater value to more intensive exercise…

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

timer tells athletes their hang time

gadgets | timepieces

DropZone HangTimer Watch

This unconventional watch is designed for daredevil types who love sports that involve flying through the air.
Perfect for those who enjoy skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding or biking, DropZone’s HangTimer measures how much time you spent in the air once your body left the ground…

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June 25th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! author: technabob

pocket thermometer answers: how hot is that thing?

gadgets

Spark Industries MicroTemp MT100

If you’ve ever wanted to know how hot your Xbox 360 CPU was running (or if your beer is too warm to drink,) this nifty gadget will let you know.

The $24.95 MicroTemp MT100 Keychain Thermometer from Spark Industries uses an infrared sensor to tell you the temperature of any item you point it at…

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April 29th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

what would jesus weigh?

gadgets | just plain fun

Celebrity Scale from Firebox

Rather than displaying your weight in pounds or kilos, this clever bathroom scale from Firebox lets you compare your heft with that of famous world figures, actors and other characters from pop culture…

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March 30th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! author: technabob

just how far can did you throw that football?

just plain fun

Virtual Distance Football

This cool piece of sporting gear uses modern technology to help you answer that question. The football features a built in sensor that can track just how far you threw it, with accuracy down to 1 yard of the actual distance.
A built-in LCD readout shows the distance you last threw the football…

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February 26th, 2007 post a comment stumble it! author: technabob

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