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Plugbook Hides Spare Outlets on Your Bookshelf

If you frequently find yourself needing a power outlet strip or short extension cable, and are looking for a way to tidy up your act, you might want to check out the Plugbook. This cleverly designed outlet box is designed to look like a book, and hides away on your bookshelf when not in use.

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Design Your Own 3D Printed Table Lamp

Been thinking about a new lamp for your desk or side table, but can’t find anything particularly unique? I’d bet there’s a pretty good chance you weren’t thinking about having your lamp 3D printed. Judging from the looks of these cool 3D printed lamps, you definitely should consider it.

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PossessedHand: I Swear I Didn’t Flip You Off

PossessedHand is a device that will make your fingers move by themselves. It’s supposed to help you learn certain tasks that are complicated to learn. It was developed by researchers at Tokyo University and Sony.

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These Chocolate Bars Are Shockingly Unpleasant

I don’t know what it is with cheap-o novelty makers and their insistence on making mock versions of everyday objects that intentionally jolt you with electricity. I suppose we can blame those old Adams joy buzzer tricks for inspiring such malevolent goods.

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Thanks Shirt, I’Ll Never Look at Plugs and Sockets the Same Way Again

I know that the analogy isn’t that hard to imagine, but I had avoided thinking of it until this nameless shirt came along. So I’ll defile your minds as well! What was seen, cannot be unseen.

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Rechargeable Ship Runs on Battery Power

I don’t know if this is that revolutionary, but for a moment I was impressed with the fact that this battery-powered ferry can travel about 80 km with 800 passengers on board. IHI Marine United is the maker of this plug-in ship that is powered by lithium-ion batteries.

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Eneplug USB Charger Plug is Simple, Brilliant

Why is it that Japan gets so many of the coolest gadgets long before we get them here in the states? While these compact USB chargers aren’t going to blow your mind, I certainly would like to get my hands on a few to throw into my travel bag.

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Microwave Zaps Fleeing Cars in Their Tracks

Let me start by saying this — I need one of these. A new technology is in the works that can stop moving vehicles cars dead from a distance. Pasadena’s Eureka Aerospace has developed high-power microwave-based system that can be fired at a specific car and kill its electrical system in an instant.

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Plugbook Hides Spare Outlets on Your Bookshelf

Design Your Own 3D Printed Table Lamp

PossessedHand: I Swear I Didn’t Flip You Off

These Chocolate Bars Are Shockingly Unpleasant

Thanks Shirt, I’Ll Never Look at Plugs and Sockets the Same Way Again

Rechargeable Ship Runs on Battery Power

Eneplug USB Charger Plug is Simple, Brilliant

Microwave Zaps Fleeing Cars in Their Tracks

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