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Wind-up Bird Salt and Pepper Shakers

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Toys,

Wind-up Bird ShakersAs our final contribution on this Earth Day, we found this almost eerie set of Bird Shakers. No batteries or electronics are involved, you simply wind them up and send them across the table while conserving your own personal energy. The Round Salt and Pointed Pepper shakers are hand-crafted of metal and PVC and are each 3.5 x 2.75-inches. Pre-order one for $18.00 or $36.00 for the pair for a mid-May delivery date. Okay, now that you have finished reading this, go out and plant a tree!

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USB Owl Wisely Watches You Work

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Toys, Videos, USB,

If you like your USB toys a bit less animated than the Tengu, you might consider the peacefulness of this little USB Owl. With a mini-weight of only 3.40kg, he blinks and rolls his eyes and rotates his head just like a real one, well almost. In case he doesn’t like just sitting on your tower or speaker, a tree-stump is provided. Pre-order this bit of wisdom for your cutesy USB creatures collection from Thumbs Up for £12.99 (~$26.00.)

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Let Your Bird Talk to Itself

Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech,

Talk 'N PlayCan’t teach your new bird to talk? Let the Talk ’N Play do the work for you. It will teach basic phrases such as “Calling all birds” when your avian friend triggers the lights. Each button supplies a new phrase that transmits out of the built-in speakers. Made of a durable plastic, the device also features a mirror in case your cockatoo wants to preen. In sizes of 2 x 4 and 3 x 5.5-inches, you can attach with a zinc-free chain and link. Battery is included in the $9.99 and $11.99 prices.

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