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filed under: just plain fun | timepieces
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The Singing Bird Alarm Clock wakes you each morning with your choice of bird call. CIty dwellers, rejoice! You can spend a few groggy seconds each morning pretending you’re out in the country.
The clock is portable and runs on 3 AAA batteries…
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August 6th, 2008
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author: karen m.
filed under: mobile tech | strange and wonderful
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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
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author: technabob
filed under: home entertainment | just plain fun
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I’ve always thought it would be fun to cover a wall in my office with a mural of a tropical sunset, since the likelihood of an actual beach vacation seems less and less likely with my busy work schedule these days. Now, I’ve discovered that I don’t have to be relegated to just one imaginary destination, thanks to this fun device…
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November 22nd, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: gadgets
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Picture yourself lying on the beach, listening to the crashing waves, soaring seagulls and the squawks of far-off dolphins… Now you can bring a bit of that feeling inside your house, thanks to this new gizmo from Japan’s TakaraTomy.
The Healing Theater Umine projects watery blue and green moving images on your ceiling as it plays back digitally recorded sounds of the islands…
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July 26th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: gadgets | strange and wonderful
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Japan produces some of the most important innovations in the world of technology, but they also are known for making some of the oddest gadgets ever invented. This one is no exception.
This strange looking device from SEGATOYS produces three-dimensional “healing” sounds which are designed to help you relax…
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March 11th, 2007
stumble it! digg it!
author: technabob