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Technology and Gadgets

from a girl's perspective
May 2009
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Terminator – Battle or Coexistence? Robots and Our Future Japanese Exhibition

Well now that Star Trek is over and done, naturally we all have to move on to the next big thing – that being Terminator Salvation. If you happen to be in Japan…

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Tattu Mobile’s Small Octupus Clip-On Takes Care of All Your A2DP Needs

Tattu Mobile’s Octupus is a little clip on device that somewhat resembles the iPod remote. However, the Octupus has a few tricks up its sleeves – which is probably why its named Octupus…

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GROM-USB MP3 kit Connects USB Keys To Your Car Stereo System

There are plenty of iPod compatible car kits, but you’ll be hard pressed to find a way to play music files off a USB key on your car stereo. That is where the…

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Who is Your Geeky Rock Star?

Growing up, the people I looked up to were often not the same iconic figures that my friends admired. While my friends would be busy idolizing Bruce Springsteen and Madonna, I was busy…

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Even a Hello Kitty OKWAP A316 Flip Cellphone Has 3G

The latest Hello Kitty branded phone is the Hello Kitty OKWAP A316. This pink flip is the perfect addition to your Hello Kitty collection. This officially branded Sanrio Hello Kitty cellphone is the…

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Flip Clock on Legs is a Little Bit Vintage with a Modern Twist

The Flip Clock on Legs resembles what is now a vintage clock. However this one has grown legs! Designed by Michael Daniel, this clock stands 8″ high on metal legs with black rubber…

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Amazon Kindle 2 Gets the Colorware Treatment

This week has been all about the Kindle DX which seems to have overshadowed the poor Kindle 2 already. Well I’m not one to follow a crowd but if I were going to…

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Metal Gear Solid 4 Modded PS3 Back Up on the Auction Block

For those living under a rock, you may not have known about this absolutely amazing modded PS3 created by Morpheon Mods last year. Well with much fan fare it was completed and put…

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LeapFrog Text and Learn PDA Makes Debut at Toys “R” Us

Earlier in the year, Leapfrog announced at Toy Fair 2009 the BlackBerry’esque styled Text and Learn PDA for all those little CEO’s in training. Well at press time no pricing or availabilty was…

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1920′s Sub-Machine Gun Resurrected as Beer Bong

I don’t think this Sub-Machine Beer Bong from Urban Trend would have helped Dick Tracy. Modeled after the 1927 A1 sub-machine gun this impressive drunken tool is about 18″ tall and holds about…

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Flashing Space Invaders T-Shirts Scream Beam Me Up

Looking to spice up that blah t-shirt collection but aren’t looking for something fancy – however a touch of retro would work nicely too. Well what about the Flashing Space Invaders T-Shirt? It’s…

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MAINGEAR Re-launches the F131 Gaming PC

For those out there who are interested in playing some hardcore computer games and not just reading books on a Kindle. MAINGEAR has decided to re-launch the F131 which can be fully tricked…

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Five Things to Keep You Busy Till Star Trek Friday

Well we have read it in every newspaper and on TV – Star Trek promises to be one of the biggest blockbusters this summer. It has already racked up 5 star reviews in…

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Tweezerman Lighted LED Slanted Tweezers Perfect for Tweezing in the Dark

Not the most high tech gadget but certainly one that certainly most women can’t live with out – tweezers! Tweezerman has just launched the Lighted Slant Tweezer in various colors: purple, green, and…

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Danielle Steel Limited Edition Reader Digital Book is More of the Same just in Red

Sony – try as they might, just insist on competing with the Kindle…So they have gone ahead and released the Danielle Steel Limited Edition Reader Digital Book . Because you know women are…

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The Blaze Digital Arcade Stick for PS3 Sets Gamepads Back 20 Years

Sick of your regular PS3 gamepad – well how about this rather ugly substitution. The  design with chrome style buttons make me think of the NES Advantage I had many moons ago. The…

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iPhone Fragment Sluro Slider from Incase is Ready for Summer

It’s a bird – it’s a plane – no it’s just your iPhone in a Fragment Slider Case from Incase. Not that it doesn’t look like it’s wearing a super hero outfit. Once…

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Brickhouse Security Knows a Good Tweet When it Sees One

At Brickhouse Security’s Headquarters in New York City, aside from the regular offices and cubes that you would expect to see it at a dot com company, there is a special area dedicated…

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Skullcandy Adds to their Pipe iPod Dock and Link Backpack Lines

Skullcandy has added their every growing line of iPod Docks and Link Backpacks. Earlier in the year we reported on the rainbow colored Pipe iPod Dock from Skullcandy and now they have released…

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The Star Trek Enterprise Bridge Chair Rail Mural For the Captain Kirk in All of Us

For all those out there who are Star Trek fans, this ones for you. The Star Trek Enterprise Bridge Chair Rail Mural is perfect for those who have a little Captain Kirk or…

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Coby MP20016 USB 1GB MP3 Player with Stereo Speakers is Perfect for Those on a Budget

Coby is trying something different by not selling just a USB Stick MP3 player but also including a pair of  speakers with it too. The Coby MP20016 will hold up to 1GB worth…

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