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Wall Socket USB Hub!

Posted on June 30, 2009 by max

Here’s an awesome Wall Socket USB Hub that lets you practically screw your USB hub onto the wall so it stays permanent more or less.

Plug your USB device as easy as using your wall socket. Designed with an ordinary wall socket outlook with a magnetic back and hooks for steel or wooden desk. Each USB port is spread out to reduce space problems. The hub is bus-powered, and does not require an AC adaptor. Each USB connection is corresponded with the USB2.0 high speed mode. Available only from Elecom, Japan.

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Zippo Hack – How to Turn Your Zippo into a Mint Dispenser!

Posted on March 30, 2009 by max

Tab Dock is a new Zippo insert from Japan that will turn your regular ol’ Zippo into a cool looking Mint Dispenser.  As an avid smoker who have previously used Zippos a lot, I think this may help stop my cigarette cravings while the alternative mints might also do some good too.

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Audi and Germany’s Travolution System lets you Predict when the Light will turn Green!

Posted on September 22, 2008 by max

Presumably using RFID, sensors, and other neat things, these test Audi cars in Germany will be able to count down every stoplight they encounter.

I think this is a really great idea so people can rest their eyes a little bit more at stoplights.

On the other hand, I think it could also cause more accidents since people “know” when the light will turn green.

It’s a good thing this will be implemented in Germany and when they are done beta-t

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Speed Vest shows you how fast Bike is going!

Posted on August 21, 2008 by max

Check out this awesome Speed Vest, which let’s other drivers on the road how fast the biker is going.

The SPEED-VEST is a bicycle safety device and advocacy tool which displays the wearer’s current speed on their back in easy-to-read lighted numerals. It improves rider conspicuity while legitimizing bicycle speeds on the roadway. Originally conceived by Brady Clark and engineered by Mykle Hansen, it just won the Hub Bike Shop’s Bike Gadget Contest in Minneapolis, MN.

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Eco-Friendly Harddrive Lowers Carbon Footprint!

Posted on July 28, 2008 by max

Here’s a cool eco-friendly harddrive called “[re]drive” by Fabrik made with materials that lessens the carbon footprint.

The [re]drive has 500GB of storage and promises 25% faster data transfer with its Turbo USB 2.0 connectivity compared to standard USB 2.0. Both Mac and Windows users can use the [re]drive and it ships with automate backup software for archiving important data. The SimpleTech [re]drive is available today for $159.99.

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Homer Simpson Engraved iPods (and iPod Touch)!

Posted on July 23, 2008 by max

Now you can get Simpsons-engraved iPods from TheSimpsonsShop.com.

My favorite is this one of Homer going “dope”.

This one’s not bad either…

Just when you thought the Simpsons couldn’t be branded on anything else anymore, they show up on iPods…

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Firewinder is an Outdoor Lighting that runs on Wind Power!

Posted on July 5, 2008 by max

Wow, here’s a cool firewinder outdoor lighting that runs on pure wind power!

Firewinder® is a sculpturally designed outdoor light, which harnesses the wind no matter from which direction it blows creating a beautiful upward spiralling light – every time the wind blows.

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LiveLuggage is a Power Assisted Luggage!

Posted on June 23, 2008 by max

Well, after more than 20 years of electric golf carts, power luggage is here.  If you travel a lot and you carry a lot of crap with you, this might be the luggage to get.  It’s a good thing you can recharge the batteries simply by pushing it around.

The motors are powered by a rechargeable 12V NiMH battery which will run for about 2 hours on a single charge. It does come with a built-in charger, but it’s also able to

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Motorized Spray Bottle – Let’s get Lazier!

Posted on June 7, 2008 by max

Aren’t you tired of pumpin’ that spray bottle?  Well, now there’s a motorized pump solution just like there are motorized breast pumps.

This 48oz multi-purpose motorized sprayer makes all these tasks a breeze.  Featuring a patented dual-reciprocating pump, this sprayer works double time, (on both up and down strokes) delivering product right where you want it.

A one-touch trigger stops the constant finger pull repetition helping relieve and eliminate hand & wrist fatigue.  Easy to use, easy to operate, no more pumpi

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Snap Capp for resealing your Coke Cans!

Posted on May 28, 2008 by max

Snap Capp is a revolutionary resealer for all your soda cans!

Snap Capp®…Finally! A plastic re-closable top designed to snap onto virtually all 12 and 16 ounce aluminum beverage cans. It effectively converts the ordinary, messy can into an easily portable, re-closable, non-spilling, identifiable bottle. More benefits of Snap Capp® include preventing bugs and bees from getting into your can, and keeping the fizz from getting out! Snap Capp® will keep your drinks fresh for days! When your can i

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