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I used to be pretty impressed with my Sonicare Elite - it buzzed hypersonically and got my teeth squeaky clean and minty fresh every morning. Then a company called HydraBrush had to come out and make it possible for my morning oral hygiene process to be all that more complicated and “foolproof”. They have released a product called the HydraBrush Ultra that uses multiple motorized heads and tiny jets of water to clean all three tooth surfaces on both your upper and lower teeth simultaneously. Now don’t get me wrong - I always love innovation in technology, but when I watch the video for this I almost wonder if it’s a bit too complicated to be put in my mouth - after all, they only trusted it to a computer generated mouth for their demonstration! Available now for a mere $110.
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San Diego Computer Museum to Close Until Relocated
Posted by Edwin Soto Categories: Corporate News, Misc. Tech,
The San Diego Computer Museum officially closed on August 27th and will be packing its bags before November. Currently, this non-profit organization is seeking volunteers to pack up the exhibits and help them move. They are also asking for donations for boxes and bubble wrap. Up to now they don’t have a new fixed location, but they need to leave as their current building has been purchased and will be repurposed. On a lighter note, this exhibit totally rocks. You can tell it’s ancient since Macs haven’t carried floppy disks since the Clinton era.
Read More | San Diego Computer Museum via Make
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When a soft-coated Wheaton in Brooklyn named Clancy went looking for a chewtoy, he nearly got more than he bargained for. Clancy chowed down on an Apple PowerBook cord and managed to swallow the “business end” - as shown in this x-ray. Clancy is just lucky that the power cable was not plugged in - dogs have been known to receive serious shocks from engaging in this activity.
Read More | Gizmodo
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Jumping on the DVD rental bandwagon, McDonalds is testing Red Box DVD kiosks in some Denver locations. You can now rent movies for $1 a day to accompany your Big Mac, large fries, and heart attack.
In Denver, customers can visit the Redbox DVD machines at participating McDonald’s and rent the newest DVD movies releases for just $1.00 per night, plus tax - with no membership forms and no late fees - and return the same movies at any participating McDonald’s Denver location. The latest new DVD releases are added to the Redbox DVD rental machines every Tuesday. McDonald’s is the first quick service restaurant to offer new DVD movie rentals to consumers, extending its legacy of introducing new and innovative ways to create relevant, satisfying, and unique customer experiences in its restaurants.
Read More | Kiosk Magazine
In New York City, “straphangers” is the term used for subway commuters. TranStrap Corp has taking this to the literal, portable meaning of the term and developed this awesome piece of equipment. The simple design is made of plush heavy-duty nylon webbing, aircraft grade aluminum, and high-friction neoprene, resulting hygiene freak’s dream come true. Selling for a reasonable $14.95 - 19.95 depending on the model, TranStrap is a must own for the rush hour commuters. Everyone else can use it to play the role of Captain Hook in the next community play.
Read More | TranStrap via Gizmodo
As excessive as you need it to be: The laser sighted sling shot by Precision Shots. The laser slingshot supposedly improves aim and accuracy while increasing the power at which your projectile is flung at your victim
target. With a $49.99 price tag ($69.99 for the big version) you have to be pretty serious about your Dennis the Menace antics to fork out for this bad boy. I guess this proves the theory that any gadget or gizmo can be improved with the addition of lasers these days.
Read More | Cats Domain
Not 100% sure yet how this one works, but it is cool nonetheless. This is a light bulb that sends an SMS message to its owner once it is burned out by sending a signal through the power line, to the internet, then finally to your mobile device. The result is a message that tells you to stop at Wal-Mart on the way home to pick up a bulb. This one is a little more trouble than it’s worth for me. Obviously you need to register your bulb on a website so that it knows where to send the text message once it burns out. Too busy for that.
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The Birdsong Identifier alarm clock uses Identifier Song Cards to play the tones it uses to awaken you from slumber. All you do is choose a song card of your choosing, like “America’s Most Beautiful Birds”, and you will rise to the sound of the Purple Finch, Northern Cardinal, or one of seven other birds. The clock requires batteries, which almost solidifies its ineptitude at being anything more than a novelty. Cost is $19.98 USD.
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The Place: Singapore. The People: Government funded bioengineers and nanotechnologists. The Product: A battery full of pee. While this sounds a little nauseating, its not about powering your car with your bodily fluids. The battery is meant to test for kidney problems, diabetes, and pregnancy. Urine activates a cathode that emits approximately 1.5 volts of electricity. No word if the pregnancy test version has a little light on the end of some sort. That would sell better then EPT’s.
Read More | Newsday
After ten years of development, Denmark’s Vestergaard Frandsen Group has unveiled the LifeStraw, a small tube capable of purifying drinking water powered by the suction of the user. The straw costs only $2 USD to manufacture and can provide safe drinking water for one person for up to a year. Because of the product’s avoidance of any need for electricity, the promise of mass-production for third-world or otherwise safe-water-deprived nations is enormous. In the hands of capable relief organizations and compassionate donors, the LifeStraw could make huge strides in reducing the number of people around the world who die of water-born diseases, which now stands at 6,000 a day.
Read More | Gizmag
