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Circuit DIY – How to Make a Digital Paperless Receipt System!

Posted on May 11, 2009 by max

Everytime I goto the Apple Store in San Francisco, I am amazed at how quickly you can check out without a receipt, the receipt actually can be sent to my e-mail box, which I can confirm in real-time using my Blackberry GMail app.

Apart from the Apple Store, I don’t see that many other retailers using paperless receipts, perhaps it’s ahead of its time.

For those of you who want to tinker with such a system that will keep your receipts in a web server so your customers can retrieve it at their convenience, you can check out

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Solar DIY – How to Make a Solar Powered Roof Gutter Water Barrel!

Posted on May 6, 2009 by max

Here in California, it’s freakin’ sunny as hell during the summer and in the winter, it rains like a mothufooko.  Anyways, I’ve been working on my friend’s lawn and they have no lawn sprinkler nor do they want to spend the money on it.  Every summer, that lawn gets dried up like crazy and I’ve always thought there’s gotta be a good way to re-use the water that you get during the spring, specifically the water thats coming down your roof gutter.

Well, I am in look as I found this awesome DIY that shows you how to make a solar-powered roof-gutter e

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Roll-Up Earplugs From Mack’s!

Posted on February 12, 2009 by max

Check out these new Mack’s Roll-up earplugs!  Basically they are earplugs packaged as bunch of sheets and you can put them in your wallet.

Whenever you need some peace and quietness, roll them up like a joint (did I say joint?) and stick them in your ears.  I can’t wait to get my hands on one although my earbuds are handy enough to cut off all sound around me.

“Mack’s® Roll Ups Wallet Earplugs address the bigges

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DIY Phone Dial Web Browser!

Posted on October 7, 2008 by max

This has to be the most wackiest DIY ever, a phone dial that let’s you browser the web via IP addresses.

Well, technically, you won’t be able to surf the web with this phone dial unless you can remember IP addresses of every website you visit but still is a cool project.

Let’s just say this DIY is more of an artwork than it is a practical thing to make.

Our relationship with technology is quickly becoming analogous to our relationship with fast food. Like the fast food restaurant c

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Antec Skeleton “Open-Air” Case!

Posted on September 18, 2008 by max

Sometimes it pays to really think out of the box and surprisingly, Antec, the company famous for making enclosures for custom PCs, have released their new “Open-Air” PC Case dubbed “Antec Skeleton”.

From what I can tell, this is a great idea for any of you trying to take your PC to the max by overclocking the sh*t out of it.

I think Antec has really done something good here, we should expect all the rest of PC Case manufacturers to follow soon.

The Antec Skeleton is a truly revolutionary enclosure. With a uniqu

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Electric Shoe Polisher!

Posted on July 15, 2008 by max

If you happen to have a job requiring first-class suits and nice shoes, you will need to invest about $200 on one of these electric shoe polishers to get your shoes shined right.  Of course, even if you don’t have such a job, you might want to consider getting one if you own expensive dress shoes.

finest floor model that buffs a magnificent shine in just seconds. A tall man’s hand-height, push button control has been added for extra convenience and stability. Great for home use

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Bottle Water Humidifier!

Posted on June 5, 2008 by max

Here’s a great way to save money on packaging for the manufacturer.  No really, this IS a great idea.

Compact and lightweight, this personal humidifier offers portability that is perfect for travel use. Small enough to easily fit in your luggage or carry on. Two different sized bottle adapters and a 100~240V AC adapter allows universal usage. All you need to obtain at destination is a bottle of water. Also ideal for use at work, in nursery or for anyone who desires its convenience and portability. Ultrasonic technology offers cool mi

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Egg Speakers!

Posted on June 1, 2008 by max

Remember we had a guy who designed the “egg” phone? Well, here’s “egg” speakers. Speaking of eggs, whatever happened to eggheads the retailer? (I guess they went bankrupt back in 2001…)

More pics after the jump.

Features:

Extension tube: Small in size but big in bass Tumbler Design: Relaxing yourself Pocketsize portability: Small enough and carry around on a daily-basis Volume

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Keyboard Pants, Always Carry a Functional Keyboard with You!

Posted on May 10, 2008 by max

LAMO, this has to be one of the better inventions using a keyboard.  It doesn’t say, but I suspect it’s wireless right?

Designer Erik De Nijs, has stitched together this eye catching pair of “Beauty and the Geek” jeans. These “modern shaped trousers which are often worn by youngsters..” are the perfect solution for Googling quick exits while running from the fashion police. Built into the knees are a pair of crotch rocking speakers, around the back you have the added convenience of a back poc

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Accu-Circ – Future of Circumcision is here!

Posted on April 9, 2008 by max

Okay, this post might gross some of you out a little but circumcision is fact of life and 95% of males have to face it some time in their life. Basically, Accu-Circ is a new surgical tool that allows quick and easy circumcision for newborns and alike. There are some videos on the site if you are into this type of medical device on the site. I did take a look myself and it seems like this device will change how people are circumcised in the future. I remember being circumcised at age of 7, and having to carry a freakin’ cup for like a month. What a horrible experience, thi

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