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Ever find yourself out in the middle of nowhere with not a single drop of power left in your digital gadgets? Then you might just have to grab the new Freeloader Pro, a compact device designed to charge up your portable electronics with the power of the sun.
The pocket-sized solar charger has a built in 1600mAh battery pack that…
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May 30th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: gadgets mobile tech technology
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Pimp your ride, your pool, your house, and even your dog’s house with Pantel’s outdoor weatherproof HDTVs. They’re rust-resistant, can withstand temperatures from -40 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit, and are equipped with anti-reflective glass screens, features that allow you to be a couch potato even when you’re out of the house.
Bald dudes, I don’t think you should tailgate if…
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May 12th, 2009
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author: lambert v.
filed under: home entertainment media players technology
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If you spend an inordinate amount of time off-road biking, downhill skiing, skydiving or something equally adventurous, here’s a great way to capture those thrilling moments of your life.
The new VholdR ContourHD is a wearable HD camcorder that can shoot full 16:9 widescreen video to capture your daredevil moments in glorious high definition. The camera shoots at 1280×720 (720p)…
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May 5th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: gadgets technology video

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With up to 215 horsepower, the JetLev jetpack flings you up to 28 feet in the air at up to 40MPH by pumping water through its jets.
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February 15th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: gadgets just plain fun quickpix technology
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How many times have you said to yourself – Self… Why is it that I can’t take my iPod in the swimming pool with me? Well this new waterproof sound system from Japan’s Focal is the answer to your inner prayers.
The new AquaTune Nano 4G provides a durable waterproof case for your Nano 4G, while pumping sound out of…
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February 10th, 2009
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author: technabob
filed under: audio media players mobile tech technology
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I came across these magnificent falling Tetris block sculptures snooping around over on Flickr earlier today.
When I first stumbled onto these images over on Justin James’ Flickr gallery, all I could figure out was that they’re a) giant Tetris pieces and b) they were seen somewhere on the streets of Australia. Given a land mass of over 7,686,850 square kilometers, I…
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December 9th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: geek art + craft video games
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Getting ready to throw that last big pool party before the Summer comes to an end? There’s nothing better than a Luau themed party, complete with a variety of rum-and-fruit-juice-infused cocktails served in some Tiki Tumblers. What better way to complement your Luau but with some matching Tiki speakers (blasting some appropriate Elvis or Israel Ka’ano’i Kamakawiwo’ole, of course) to…
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August 11th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: home entertainment just plain fun
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This funky modern lighting fixture might be named for its umbrella-like shape, but to me it looks like some sort of alien jellyfish is about land its spacecraft in your living room.
Created by French furniture designers Beau & Bien, the Smoon Ombrella lamp gets its sculptural potato chip-like shape from custom cut Plexiglas. Towering overhead at 81″ tall, the…
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August 10th, 2008
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author: technabob
filed under: design strange + wonderful
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What do you get when you combine a skateboard wheel, a length of PVC pipe, a driveway marker, a handful of screws, a bolt, washers and nuts, and some Gorilla Tape? Not much, until you throw an awesome new wearable camcorder in the mix. Then, you have one crazy POV video camera system.
That’s exactly what happened when Olympic Snowboarder…
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December 10th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: digital imaging gadgets just plain fun
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Timberland’s latest men’s sports watch packs in a plethora of handy features for outdoorsy types. The HT2 outdoor performance watch offers both analog and digital clock displays, capable of tracking time simultaneously in four different time zones.
Also along for the ride are an altimeter, thermometer and barometer for tracking weather conditions. There’s even analog and digital magnetic compass displays…
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December 2nd, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: gadgets timepieces
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You’re sure to make a fashion statement walking down the street wearing one of these. The Snowpulse Life Bag is a special backpack that’s designed to protect hikers in the event of an avalanche.
While it may look ridiculous, I suppose that it’s actually a really good idea if you happen to spend a lot of time walking in the…
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October 27th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: strange + wonderful
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This new series of watches offers everything that hikers, climbers and camping enthusiasts could ever want or need. Slated for release this September, the Suunto Core Watch handles the outdoors with ease.
The watches can track weather conditions in amazing detail, including a barometer with storm alerts, temperature down to 1° of accuracy, and even graph historical weather trends. There’s…
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July 10th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: design gadgets timepieces
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This innovative portable light provides a soft, warm glow wherever life takes you. When you’re ready to head outside, just grab it and go.
Vessel’s $249 Luau portable lamp works indoors or out, and provides illumination equivalent to a 50-watt light bulb. If you prefer some mood lighting, it’s also dimmable. The lamp’s design incorporates a nifty carrying handle, so…
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July 4th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: design
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I’m not sure what to make of the industrial design of this funky wireless speaker from German electronics maker Grundig.
To me it looks sort of like some kind of vacuum cleaner or other household appliance, but the Grundig PSW5000 is actually an outdoor wireless sound system. Just plug in your MP3 player or other audio source into the base…
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May 26th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: audio design home entertainment
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These battery-operated LED lighting fixtures are perfect for the upcoming barbecue season. They look great on a picnic table or on a deck, bringing a bit of modern sensibility to the outdoors.
The oddly-named Havaleena light from Tayo Design Studio is a 20-inch tall tube with a brushed-aluminum finish and an acrylic frosted light diffuser at the top. Each fixture…
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April 16th, 2007
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author: technabob
filed under: design
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