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Message Tape fakes digital messages

Christina Crouch, Jan 21st 2008 Discuss [0]

If you told me about an item from a store called SuckUK I’d think one of two things: you’re crazy or perverted. If you went on to tell me it was message tape it’d still be a toss up. However, message tape from SuckUK is pretty nifty once you get past all the names. Read The Full Story

Gamercize PC lets you exercise at your desk

Christina Crouch, Jan 18th 2008 Discuss [0]

A lot of spend a lot of hours working at a desk and not so much exercising. We all know it’s important but we make excuses, most of which are that we don’t have the time. The Gamercize PC helps make time for exercise while you’re working at a computer/desk. Read The Full Story

The Cup Noodles Timer

Abby McVay, Jan 8th 2008 Discuss [0]

All of us have been at that point in life when we are stuck eating Ramen or Cup of Noodles. Whether in college or just when money is a bit tight, sometimes the need pops up for the slightly cheaper alternative. I still eat it as a snack from time to time, even though I'm not quite broke enough to be forced to live off of them. Read The Full Story

The Missile Launcher Webcam

Abby McVay, Dec 12th 2007 Discuss [0]

Alright, so I wrote up the Steampunk webcam yesterday and thought I had found the webcam of my dreams. I however, had a bit of a change of heart, I've decided I'd much rather have a webcam that can shoot at people. Read The Full Story

Tick Tock Timebomb Clock

Christina Crouch, Dec 12th 2007 Discuss [0]

There are certain things that are fun for a laugh and then there are the things that are just bound to get you into trouble. The latter are the things we relish to own and I just know this clock makes that list. Read The Full Story

Reborn – Flowers rotate through life and death

Christina Crouch, Dec 11th 2007 Discuss [0]

I’m not really big on flowers. For the money compared to how much time you’ll have actually have them it’s ridiculous. However, I do know a few people who dry or press their flowers and keep them in scrapbooks and such and I guess that’s not so bad and I guess in the end it’s really the though that counts behind the gift. Read The Full Story

Vacuum Broom – It sweeps and sucks

Christina Crouch, Dec 11th 2007 Discuss [0]

The title explains itself. I know what you’re thinking and I thought it myself. Why? I guess the answer would be: Why not, we’ve basically combined every other thing imaginable. Read The Full Story

Zaky Infant Pillow – Creepy hands to cradle your baby

Christina Crouch, Dec 11th 2007 Discuss [0]

I don’t have any children so I’m not, by any means, an expert on what’s good for them. Still, while I get why “Zaky” would be helpful/useful I’m just completely creeped out by the whole idea. Read The Full Story

The USB Santa Claus Boots to keep you warm

Abby McVay, Dec 10th 2007 Discuss [0]

With Christmas coming up, for most of us it is getting extremely cold outside. Here there is actual snow on the ground, which is pretty as long as I'm looking at it from someplace warm and cozy. These Christmas inspired boots are just the thing to keep you warm. Read The Full Story

Newspaper Brick Maker – Good for Recycling and fun to say

Christina Crouch, Dec 10th 2007 Discuss [0]

I love making a fire in the fireplace. The warmth and atmosphere it gives off is a great way to end an evening. Unfortunately for myself, my current fireplace is nothing more than a glorified decoration. However, if we ever get it safe enough for use I’ll definitely be picking up a Brick Maker. The Brick Maker is the perfect way to recycle your newspaper for instant gratification. Just fill the Brick Maker with damp paper and it creates the perfect, fireplace ready, briquette. The best part is, these stackable handy bricks do away with ugly paper piles! Read The Full Story

Apple Remote By Sony

Christina Crouch, Dec 7th 2007 Discuss [0]

Every TV in my house is controlled by the same type of remote, which means when someone loses the one for the living room it gets replaced from one of the bedrooms and vice versa. The sole outcome of this is that I have no remote for my bedroom TV now. Read The Full Story

Hello Kitty Scales and Phone Holder – More controlling HK toys

Christina Crouch, Dec 6th 2007 Discuss [1]

She just doesn’t quite. Hello Kitty is determined; I’ll give her that. She won’t stop at tires and toilets, she wont even bat a whisker at robotics and cookware. She is a nonstop, take it all machine. Read The Full Story