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Okay this is nothing new really, we all have remote controllers at home, some of us are lucky enough to have a home network hooked up to all appliances so that you can control the microwave in your kitchen all the way from your neighbor’s house. Fuji Housing is showcasing this new household robot at their showrooms in Osaka. The ...

Why would anyone pay $4500 for a diamond-less and goldless keyboard? Well first of all you have to be a huge fan of the Japanese culture to appreciate the Wajimanuri (lacquer ware) technique used to paint over those keys.

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Here’s something for the up and coming businessman who finds himself with barely enough time to evacuate his bowels. The Gotta Go Briefcase by Rodd Miller is for the business person who will stop at nothing to be at the top…even to take a shit. Busy people know every minute counts, which is why the Gotta Go Briefcase comes with ...

Three LCD screens on a laptop? Oh, don’t doubt it so quick, fellow gearheads. Check out the ACME tri-folding laptop featured at CeBIT. Don’t get your hope panties all up in a bundle just yet. This ACME product is for now, just a prototype, but this rugged piece of lap gear is sure to turn a lot of heads. Especially ...

Feeling a little masochistic? Well don’t go beat your kids just yet. Here’s a safer alternative to unleash some of that built up violence. One Man Tied is a unique cable tidy hook that not only helps organize your cables, but leaves you with the satisfaction of a fresh torture, without the guilt. This 4″ tall poor little man is ...

Plantronics recently released its Discovery 665 Bluetooth Headset. A headset that Plantronics claims reduces background noise by 50%. The sound quality still maintains a high resonance, even with the noise-reduction, thanks to AudioIQ, the first ever DSP sound technology that automatically optimizes the clarity of sound for both the caller and the person on the other line. AudioIQ also constantly ...

Here’s a cool DIY tutorial on how to create your own on / off switch for small tools and appliances, even lights. To create the switch you’ll need an extension cord, an SPST pushbutton switch, 4x4x1.5″ electrical box, 4″ electrical box cover, 5/16″ flat washers, and a 3/8″ electrical box cable connector, along with a basic tool set. The tutorial ...

In a recent paper by Dr. Christoph Adami entitled What Do Robots Dream Of, Adami claims that robots could benefit from dreaming in their down times just like humans do. Since modern research has determined that dreams are more than just sleep entertainment, but an aid to live out daily events and improve on obstacles, researchers are starting to think ...

Interesting…yes. Yet so extremely painful looking. Spotted on the same site that brought us the extreme wristwatch piercing. Quite an extreme way to show your love for the old Konami game code on the Gameboy. The retro style original Gameboy sure does bring back some memories too. And such a cute little tummy! — Andrew Dobrow Link