switch on technabob...

matias tactile pro 3 keyboard: the mac gets a real keyboard again

matias_pro_mac_keyboard

While many of you might like the industrial design of the keyboards that Apple has been churning out for the last several years, I still long for keys that FEEL like keys. Thankfully, the guys over at Matias have the same sentiment and are getting ready to release a new Mac keyboard with REAL keys,…

continue reading »

November 18th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: computing design technology

blaze 3-in-1 selector lets you switch nintendo ds lite games on the go

blaze_ds_lite_game_selector

Want to quickly flip between your favorite games on your Nintendo DS Lite? Check out this handy accessory that lets you choose from 3 different games with just the flick of a switch.

The BLAZE 3-in-1 game selector has triple cartridge bays, and a single ribbon connector that plugs into your DS’ cartridge slot. Sure,…

continue reading »

July 11th, 2009 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: mobile tech technology video games

remote control light switch: no deal!

wong_on_off_light_switch

Maybe it’s just me, but this wireless remote light switch makes me think of the button you’re supposed to press when you want to keep the money on Deal or No Deal. You know, the one that most of the losers on that show don’t bother to take, even when the offer is well into…

continue reading »

January 11th, 2009 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design gadgets

automatic hot/cold mug takes your coffee’s temperature

Automatic Hot Cold Mug from Charles & Marie

A little while back, I told you guys about a nifty coffee mug that could automatically change states from “on” to “off” when a hot beverage hit its surface. While that mug turned out to be insanely popular, many of you pointed out the fact that a simple change in the design to read “hot…

continue reading »

March 5th, 2008 comments (6) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design just plain fun

lazy man’s holiday lights stay up all year long

Lazyman LED Colored Light Control

Christmas is behind us, but if you’re like me, your lights probably stay up until some time in April (or until all the ice has melted). I actually pray each year that everything but the purple, green and gold bulbs will burn out so I could say we had decorated for Mardi Gras. Thanks to…

continue reading »

January 4th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: just plain fun

on/off coffee mug

On Off Mug

This simple, clever mug automatically indicates its current state of mind when you pour a hot beverage into it.

In its dormant state, the mug offers a black “OFF” display, but once your hot coffee or tea hits the inside, it gradually transforms to read “ON”. A heat sensitive pigment changes the color of the…

continue reading »

November 30th, 2007 comments (19) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design just plain fun