Messing with LEGOs is good times, even if you’re 53. That’s why some geek in Germany turned a few 2×2 transparent bricks (of a variety of colors) into high speed Bluetooth adapters. On sale in limited quantity, these bricks are priced at about $50 before shipping and handling. They’ll give you that “I’m an 8-year-old!” look and at the same ...
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A Computer Chair That Watches Your Back
Designer Jian Guan crafted the Smartchair Biofeedback Computer Chair with comfort in mind. The chair contains dozens of embedded sensors, adjusting the seating pad, backpad and headrest based upon your movements in an attempt to control your comfort level. Of course, if the chair isn’t feeling your comfort, you can always take matters into your own hands with the touchscreen ...
Read More »Clear the Clutter: LowKey Computer Stand
Those of you who recently bought a new iMac are probably in love with it. However, I think you’ll agree that unplugging and plugging in USB devices left and right can become a pain in the ass. Enter the LowKey Stand, a stand that matches the iMac in both looks and usability. On the front, you’ll find room to store ...
Read More »AlphaGrip Handheld Computer Makes You Look Like An Alien
When I first caught glimpse of the AlphaGrip, I thought to myself “Well, I guess the jig is up. We humans had a fine run on Earth but the alien visitors have finally landed.” I was relieved to discover that the AlphaGrip Handheld Computer is actually a very terrestrial device. A high-performance high-speed portable concept computer made for gamers. The ...
Read More »Corner V1 Computer Desk Offers Lots Of Space To Rest Your Elbows
Using the same uber-macho color scheme as the Battle-Rig Gamer Desk, the Corner V1 Computer Desk looks more like a drum set for one of those Rock Band games, with its circular mini-shelves and arm rests. The Vision One isn’t all bravado. It brings the noise, literally. Fully optimized for 2.1 speaker support, the Vision One offers space for two ...
Read More »Protect your mouse with a fried rice omlette
We have no idea why we need anything to protect our computer mouses, we’ll just wipe them on our shirts or blow off the dust. However this is simply not enough for the obsessive, so a Japanese company has started selling mouse protectors- and they’re made out of food models. Before you leave your desk for lunch, you can wrap ...
Read More »Shuffle Cam documents your life randomly
Shuffle Cam is a design concept by William Boulier, which takes photos at a specific user set time interval, depending on the events nature, to document where you have been. Shuffle Cam has modes for event, classic, and daily, each bearing a different time difference between shots. These options can be chosen from the side of the device. Shuffle Cam ...
Read More »DIY: Google Map Icons in real life
Want to make a geek take a second glance? Try setting up one of these real Google Map icons somewhere in your town. Watch as the geeks fear over their sanity. “I think I was on the computer way to long last night”. The fear of being brainwashed will drive them mad. This would be an absolutley awesome idea for ...
Read More »Today is Shutdown Day…yet, we’re still here
Back in mid-February, we covered a story on an event called Shutdown Day. Well, that day is here. If you are seeing this post on March 24th then congratulations, you have failed in staying off the computer today! Don’t feel bad, we’re right here with you, fellow net addicts. Something tells me we won’t be the only ones either. We’re ...
Read More »Homi USB eye and back protection
Being slouched in front of a computer all day causes disastrous effects on our eyes, necks, and backs, yet we hardly notice, or try to remedy it. We’ve even gone as far as lying to ourselves. “Oh, my lower back just hurts from sleeping on it wrong.” The Homi USB is placed at the top of your monitor and alerts ...
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