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Wooden Electronic Ruler Will Make You Want to Measure Stuff

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Designer Shay Shafranek’s concept for an electronic ruler manages to retain the familiar look of the analog instrument while making it easier to use.

Using the electronic ruler is as simple as using its analog ancestor. Press the power/reset button on the ruler and the LEDs light up, waiting for…

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July 23rd, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Seiko Slimstick Tracks Your Every Move

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,…

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April 26th, 2008 by: Technabob

Timer Tells Athletes Their Hang Time

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. By combining a stopwatch with a…

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June 25th, 2007 by: Technabob

Pocket Thermometer Answers: How Hot is That Thing?

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…

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April 29th, 2007 by: Technabob

What Would Jesus Weigh?

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.

Perfect for those who really don’t want to know how much they weigh, the scale lets you…

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March 30th, 2007 by: Technabob

Just How Far Can Did You Throw That Football?

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…

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February 26th, 2007 by: Technabob

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