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Tomy Dacky Healing Partner Dog

Looking for a canine companion, but don’t have the patience for all the shedding and pooping? If you’re willing to learn a little Japanese, these electronic furry friends might fill the bill.

The Tomy Dacky Healing Partner Dog has six internal sensors which can react to human touch and praise…

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June 2nd, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

franklin international translator speaks 12 languages

filed under: gadgets

Franklin TGA-490 Universal Speaking Translator

If you travel a lot, you might want to check out the newly announced Franklin TGA-490 language translator that can actually speak in 12 different languages.

The new portable translator not only translates over 450,000 words and 12,000 phrases, it contains recorded samples of speech to provide accurate pronunciation in all 12 languages…

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January 8th, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

talking plate tells you when to stop eating

filed under: strange and wonderful

Talking Plate

Find yourself eating too much these holidays? Perhaps this wacky new invention will help you keep your New Year’s resolution to cut down.

A Ukranian scientist has developed a prototype of a plate that automatically tells you when you’ve eaten more food than you’re supposed to…

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December 26th, 2006 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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