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New electronic stress ball lets you relieve stress on your computer screen

Staff Editor, Jan 20th 2009 Discuss [0]

We all know that the typical workday can get a bit overbearing and stressful at times. That is why every employer should give their employees the gift of virtual stress relief. Now if previous stress relief methods have failed you this one may surprise you. Similar to punching a pillow when your angry, the traditional stress ball allows you to squeeze, slam and otherwise abuse it in whatever way you choose in order to somehow get rid of the stress your feeling. This oddly shaped stress toy allows you to virtually take your stress out on your computer screen. Go ahead and put a picture of your boss on the screen and give him a good squeeze. Read The Full Story

The WowWee Spyball: Just a regular ball, nothing to see here…

Shawn Farner, Jan 7th 2009 Discuss [0]

Here's a pretty cool device that has all sorts of mischievous potential. The WowWee Spyball is a remote controlled webcam hidden inside a futuristic-looking plastic ball. Note to WowWee: the ball's appearance might be kind of a giveaway. Read The Full Story

Duck Hunt fans will love this toy

Shawn Farner, Jan 7th 2009 Discuss [0]

Here's an interesting one coming out of CES - Duck Hunter, a game that aims to recreate the classic "Duck Hunt" video game you played with a light gun all those years ago, this time in real life. We have some more info and a few more pics after the jump. Read The Full Story

Sega Toys robotic plant makes you feel less alone

Brenda Stokes, Oct 2nd 2008 Discuss [0]

Sometimes, sitting in front of the computer all day can feel pretty lonely. If only you had someone to talk to. Well, Sega Toys is trying to remedy that situation with a robotic plant called the Pekoppa. Yes, you heard me right. A robotic plant. How can a plant be robotic, you must be wondering? Well, it nods at you. So, when you speak toward the plant, it nods back at you as though in agreement. That's it. That's all it does. Read The Full Story

Garden Zombie protects your flowers from small children

Abby McVay, Jul 8th 2008 Discuss [0]

When you walk by most peoples' gardens, you'll see some kind of cute statue, maybe of a gnome, or a deer. Those are nice and all, but what if you want something a little bit scary for your garden? I don't know about you, but I love this Garden Zombie. Read The Full Story

A tiny TV just for her dollhouse

Abby McVay, Apr 15th 2008 Discuss [0]

Dollhouses are one of those things that even with the progression of technology many girls still love them. I still remember when my Dad bought me actual working lights for mine, I was completely mesmerized by technology making its way into my unwired wooden toy. For the record, even though that comment makes me sound old, I swear I'm still in my twenties. Read The Full Story

Chinese Voice Changing Telephone

James Allan Brady, Feb 21st 2008 Discuss [1]

I guess that’s the official U.S. product title, anyways, it’s a standard telephone that has voice changing capabilities built right in. There is no need to go buy a separate box to change your voice, and that way it’s harder for the police to figure out what’s going on when they raid your house. Read The Full Story

OTTO Sound Amplifier

Christina Crouch, Jan 29th 2008 Discuss [0]

I’m fond of white noise, in fact, I’m quite dependent on it because silence bothers me. I feel a whole lot better about that fact now that I’ve seen the OTTO sound amplifier… I’m not the only one out there who feels this way. Read The Full Story

Flying Stick Cam Looks as silly as it sounds

Christina Crouch, Jan 25th 2008 Discuss [0]

I’m reminded of a flying fairy doll my little sister had as a child every time I look at the Flying Stick Cam. The idea behind is moderately cool but the design falls completely flat, in my opinion. Read The Full Story

EyeClops Portable Microscope

Christina Crouch, Jan 18th 2008 Discuss [0]

If you’re into creepy crawlies or even just taking a better look at the things around you then you need look no further than the EyeClops. The Jakks Pacific EyeClops BioniCam is a portable microscope with some extra special features. Read The Full Story

Breakfast on the Go with Bikefast

Christina Crouch, Dec 11th 2007 Discuss [0]

I don’t really eat breakfast because I sleep until eleven most days but I remember when I was in school and it was the most important meal of the day. I don’t recall ever skipping on breakfast because it’s not hard to walk, ride a bike, or bus while eating a Poptart but I could see how some people might have a dilemma. 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