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Cushpad Gives iPad 2 a Soft and Happy Home

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If you’re like me, you’ve gotten in the habit of taking your iPad to bed, and using it to read, surf the web and play games. One of the most annoying things about the iPad in bed is trying to use it while you’re lying down. I’ve tried propping my…

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December 26th, 2011 by: Technabob

Soft and Flexible Robot Crawls Like a Starfish

This Gumby-looking robot is the work of Harvard scientists, led by professor George M. Whitesides. It’s a flexible robot that can wiggle and worm through tight spaces. Like under your door, that tiny crack under your window pane, that bit of molding you’ve been meaning to fix – what the…

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November 29th, 2011 by: Conner Flynn

Arkhippo Case Entombs Your iPhone 4

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You might recall a while back I mentioned the crazy fat Arkhippo for the iPhone 3G/3GS. The case makes the iPhone fat so it can sit on surfaces without having to hold it. The thick case is made from the same sort of material durable, flexible material as Crocs shoes…

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November 22nd, 2010 by: Shane McGlaun

D*Light Pillow is Probably Made of Unicorn and Care Bear Essence

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Ladies and gentlemen: World Peace is within our reach, thanks to d*light. Designed by Diana Lin, d*light is a “combination of ambient lighting and cushion”, a benevolent matrimony of woven polyester and SMD LEDs. It provides a soft light and just the right amount of warmth, such that even the…

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October 20th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

IPhone Swallows iPhone (and Other Smartphones, Too.)

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What better way could there be to protect your precious Apple iPhone from damage than to put it inside another slightly larger iPhone – one made from soft felt.

That’s exactly what you’ll get when you pick up one of these whimsical handmade mobile device cases that looks just like…

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August 21st, 2009 by: Technabob

Tiny Felt Playstation Controllers to Hang on Your Gadgets

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There’s something just so wrong it’s right about these tiny little Sony PlayStation controllers that you can hang all over the place.

As shown in the picture above, these miniature felt PlayStation controllers look perfect hanging from your Sony PSP (or even better yet on your Nintendo DS). Created by…

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May 28th, 2009 by: Technabob

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Computer Folder Laptop Case Holds Only a Single Document

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While this giant My Document folder seems to be missing an “S”, this laptop sleeve is still kinda cool. Available from the DesignBoom Shop for $30 USD.…

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February 3rd, 2009 by: Technabob

R2-D2 Toilet Paper Cozy is Squeezably Soft

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That R2-D2 is one talented little droid. Not only can he project holographic distress messages from Princess Leia, he can grind pepper, play tunes, serve cookies, and keep your drinks cool, and now he can even help you wipe your butt.

According the the Japanese maker of this plush R2-D2,…

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December 12th, 2008 by: Technabob

Star Wars Characters Get Plush, Deformed

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There’s no reason that the pillows on your couch have to be square, round or rectangular. Why shouldn’t they reflect your Star Wars addiction like anything else?

These plush versions of classic characters from the Star Wars… universe are just too cool. From the squishy R2-D2 to the scruffy Chewbacca

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July 25th, 2008 by: Technabob

Link Knit Amigurumi: Cuter Than a Bowl Full of Kittens

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Looks like hero of Nintendo’s Zelda Juggernaut has gotten yet another makeover. This time, he’s been immortalized in adorable knitted amigurumi form.

Crafter Artoo1121 of Geek Central Station has really gone the extra mile with this amazingly detailed little Link. As a matter of fact, he’s so cute, I think…

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July 14th, 2008 by: Technabob

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