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What do you get when you combine a bunch of bored creative-types, a large warehouse and 49 microwave ovens? A Christmas song, hello!
Actually, we’re not so sure they were bored - the people over at ideas agency AKQA put an enormous amount of planning into producing this little holiday greeting and here’s some of the attention it deserves. Watch the video above and marvel.
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Wouldn’t it be great if you could not only recycle your old office papers, but turn them in to new paper as well? That’s exactly what you can do with the Meiko Seed System. Debuting at Japan’s Eco-Products convention, the machine has two parts. The RPN-1500P turns the waste into pulp then the RPM-1500S reconstructs, dries and cuts it into sheets. There is no need for chemicals as tap water is used and the entire process takes only 10 hours to produce 1,500 sheets. The Seed will be on sale this spring for $86,000. That’s a huge chunk of change, but undoubtedly worth it for large companies who want to go green.
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Anyone can have a remote control helicopter or car, but if you really want to creep out your buds, how about this snake? With light-up eyes, the bugger can slither across any smooth surface before anyone is the wiser. The remote can send the robotic reptile in four directions, forward, backwards, left and right. It runs on 2 AA and 2 AAA batteries (not included) and can slink around your house or cubicle for £19.95 (~$31.00.)
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Hyun-A Ko’s Toaster Battery Charger sucks up most sizes of lithium ion batteries. Place one in the upper slot, push the handle down, and after a while it will pop back up with a full recharge. Those who are antsy waiting for the charge can watch the color coded LED display that is bread-shaped. Put it next to your Wake ‘n bacon alarm clock and you get breakfast, sort of. The prototype is certainly on the right track and may make a dull chore moderately amusing.
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Michael Jackson Memorabilia Auction
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Internet, Misc. Tech, Music,
We guess it is truly the end of a pop star era with a planned auction from Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch. Julien’s Auctions will be offering over 2,000 items that include his white-jeweled glove, arcade games, Disney memorabilia, and garden accessories. If you would like to partake or simply keep track of the action, Julien’s will be broadcasting on national TV and stream video through their site on April 21 through 25. We expect things will not go cheaply. A Limited Edition Catalog, signed by the Pop King himself, is available for $500.00, $100.00 without the signature. No word on if any of this is related to Michael Jackson’s medical issues.
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Kaiser Baas Video to DVD Maker
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Misc. Tech, Movies, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
Make this the year that you finally get rid of your old VHS tapes and convert them to discs. Kaiser Baas’ Video to DVD Maker does just what it says. With a simple plug-and-play USB 2.0 interface, connect your player or camcorder. Then capture, edit, and put on DVDs to view or upload to iPod, PSP or YouTube. Compatible with both Mac and PC, the DVD Maker comes with PowerProducer for burning and PowerDirector for uploading. Check with system requirements as old computers may have a problem. In black, white or red, the price is a decent $79.95.
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Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10vi Earphones
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Portable Audio / Video,
If money is no object, think Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10vi earphones. They manage to cram in three individual speakers and an integrated crossover circuit that has low, mid and high-range frequencies. There is a mic for hands-free phoning home and an in-line multi-function button. With a year warranty, the earbuds come with changeable tips for decreasing passive noise and increasing sound isolation. The Triple.Fi carries a price of $419.99.
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Office Depot Closing 112 Stores, Cutting 2,200 Jobs
Posted by Patrick Phelps Categories: Corporate News, Misc. Tech,
In an attempt to cut their losses, Office Depot’s adopting a familiar strategy; announcing today that they’ll be closing 112 or roughly 9% of their “underperforming” stores, six of their 33 North American distribution facilities and reducing their workforce by 2,200 jobs over the next three months. The plan to close 112 stores will reduce the chain’s brick and mortar stores to 1,163. It plans to close 45 stores in the Central U.S., 40 in the Northeast and Canada, 19 in the West and eight in the South - proof that “Taking Care of Business” is not only a slogan, but a business model…
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Security experts suggest that you change your log-in information often to avoid identity theft. Atek’s Logio Secure Password Organizer will keep track of all of them with only one master passcode to access the data. The 1/8-inch thick organizer stores over 200 logins, ATM and debit card pin codes, credit card numbers, frequent flier program numbers and driver’s license numbers, as well as other data that is important. Available in black or white, it carries a MSRP $29.95 and is recommended for anyone who forgets their passwords but not their wallets.
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The Simpsons Talking Bar Buddies Alarm Clock
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Misc. Tech, Videos,
Wake up with Moe, Barney, Homer and Duffman. This new Simpsons digital alarm clock, at a size of 128 x 175 x 148mm, has the four drinking buddies saying 3 phrases each to get you up in the morning. You can rearrange them to select which figure will wake you in your hungover state. If you can’t make it, push the bar stool for an extra snooze. Battery operated, Moe’s Tavern clock is available for £29.35 (~$43.35.)
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