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Cuba To Permit Computers
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Smart Home, PC / Laptop,
Who knew something that we take for granted has been banned for years in other countries? Cuba is now allowing unrestricted sale of computers, DVD players and VCRs. They are also allowing air conditioners, toasters, and other small appliances after 2010, which were prohibited because of limited power resources. New pres Raul Castro said, “The country’s priority will be to meet the basic needs of the population, both material and spiritual.”
Ironically, even though the country is now free to buy computers, the government still controls Internet access.
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| Reuters
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When you are working those late hours, what better way to make your co-workers hate you than by turning on your Neon Smiley Face? At a size of 18 x 9cm, plug it in to your PC or Mac USB port and let it shine. We guarantee that you either make tons of new friends or those who will try to have you fired. The neon gadget is also available in “Bar” and “@,” although we are not quite sure of the desirability of the latter. Each carries a price of DKK 99,00 (~$21.00.)
Read More | Gadgets.dk
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Therapy Station Covers Most of Your Senses
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech,
A Korean company has developed a gadget that is practically a complete mini-spa. The LTK-2000 Therapy Station features 6 categories and 24 sounds to ease your stress. Brightly colored LEDs pop up and give you 5,000 lux to soothe your eyes. The system also purifies the air and provides you with three different types of cartridges for aromatherapy. About the only thing it won’t do is massage those achy finger muscles after a long day at the keyboard. The Therapy Station is available for 378,000 KRW (~$396.00.)
Read More | enfren (Korean) via technabob
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Wake up tomorrow to the sound of your own personal servant. The Butler Alarm Clock is available in a his or hers model and features over 150 wake-up calls. After a bit of chirping bird, a very English voice says such things as,
“Good Morning Sir, I’m so sorry to disturb you Sir, but it appears to be morning.”
The distinctive timepiece also has a 90-second relaxation message before you hit the sack. The best part is you don’t even have to pay him. You will, however, have to shell out $135.00 for the clock.
Read More | Bim Bam Banana
Gallery: Wake Up to Personal Butler Clock
If you really want to wow the neighbors, add a Tempest Gas Torch to your porch or patio. The effect is somewhat magical, for the flame inside the ceramic glass spirals around instead of simply flaring up. Recommended for mounting anywhere outside, Travis Industries is hoping that everyone will want their own Tempest. We dig the cleverness of the design and want to know what it will do with/to marshmallows. Contact them for price and availability.
Read More | Travis Industries
Gallery: Gas Torch Flames in Spirals
There is nothing quite like having a wake-up call when you travel from someone who sounds like they have been up for hours while you struggle for coffee. Now you can take that with you for no extra charge with your own Hotel Phone Alarm Clock. Use it at home if you want the same experience. Set it up and it wakes you with:
“This is your wake up call. For another call in 30 minutes, please press 5.”
Yes, indeedy, it does have a snooze function. Pre-order for £19.99 (~$40.00) for an early May delivery.
Read More | Thumbs Up
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Store Your CDs Aesthetically
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Design, Smart Home, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
We keep our CDs in shoe boxes for the most part, but if you like to be a little more discerning, we found two new cases that will cheer up your shelves. At the a size of 14.17 x 5.71 x 5.04-inches and a weight of just over 27 oz., the Mini-Van Style Case holds 40 CDs for $25.79. On its box is the description as having a “unique patented design (that) ensures motion device works smoothly, slowly, silently.” While we believe this to be a comment on its opening and closing, you just never know. If you want something a little less expensive, you can opt for the Hamburger 12 CD Flannel Storage Bag that has a 7-inch diameter and weighs about as much as a real Quarter Pounder for $4.95.
Read More | Deal Extreme
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For years people have saved their pets through taxidermy, including Roy Rogers, who had Trigger and Bullet stuffed and placed in his museum. Now, thanks to a So. Korean company, you can have your pup forever immortalized by cloning. RNL Bio will gratefully accept your $150,000 and claims that there is a 25% possibility of success. Seoul National University will be performing the actual procedure and although RNL prefers creating guard dogs, they won’t turn down a beloved pet. While this is a nice idea if you adored your dog, you might want to double think the idea if he/she was hesitant to become housebroken when a puppy.
Read More | Korea Times
Gallery: Cloning Your Pooch
Electronic Plant Traps Unsuspecting Flies
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Science, Toys,
We never could get Venus Fly Traps to stay alive long enough to chomp down on all the nasty summer visitors. Now, with Discovery’s motion activated Trap, just feed it 3 AA batteries (not included) and its sensor will close its “mouth” on bugs without you having to tend it. Add bait if the flying creatures don’t want to go for the pseudo plant and, after they are captured, you can release them or study them for a bit. At a size of 4.25 x 4.25 x 9-inches, the plastic VFT will set you back $19.95.
Read More | Discovery Channel Store
Gallery: Electronic Plant Traps Unsuspecting Flies
Researchers have devised a machine that can analyze the flavor of coffee. With a built-in electronic taster, it can determine more than 1,000 substances that go into java’s aroma by studying its gases. So far the scientists feel that it can assess espresso as well as its human counterpart. Switzerland’s Christian Lindinger and his team will report their findings in the March issue of Analytical Chemistry. We can’t wait until they place one into a Denny’s and tell them that the coffee they use in pre-packaged containers are probably double the amount of grounds that they need.
Read More | Live Science
