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talking piano speaks in english: says it’s mad as hell about the environment, and is not going to take it anymore

speaking_piano

File this under “weirdest use for a piano. ever.”. This amazing bit of programming and mechanical engineering has created what is probably the first and only classical piano that can speak in English.

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October 8th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio hacks + mods strange + wonderful technology

talking heart mouse loves you, really.

talking heart mouse

Are you a lonely geek who thinks your only companion is your computer? Is your closest friend merely a text link on twitter? That’s okay. Because now, your mouse can now provide you with daily affirmation that you are truly loved.

That’s right. Leave it to the wacky Japanese to come up with this heart-shaped…

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September 21st, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets strange + wonderful

cell phone booth shuts up chatty kathies

Nick Rodrigues Cell Phone Booth

Sick of listening to throngs of robotic humanoids marching through the city streets gabbing away on their mobile phones? Tired of the Bluetooth Borg collective yammering into space, as if anyone cared about what they had to say? Here’s a brilliant concept that could put an end to all that annoyance.

This portable mobile phone…

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November 13th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design strange + wonderful

king titan robot walks, talks and generally looks badass

King Titan Electroplate Chrome Robot

While this robot might just be a kids toy, it actually looks pretty cool. The King Titan Robot walks, talks, and has a shiny electroplate chrome finish that makes it really stand out.

King Titan measures about 15-inches tall and features removable weapons and armor. Unfortunately, it’s not programmable, but it does have some preset…

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May 28th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys just plain fun robots