en Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:05:05 +0800 2627 ASUS's touchscreen PC-in-a-keyboard was expected to land in June, according to rumors direct statements from company executives. That didn't happen! Prices and specs are presumably unchanged, but the new release date is somewhere in August. [Techdigest via Slashgear]

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:08:04 +0800 So what if Thanko's ¥5,980 (about $62) Spy Button Camera doesn't look exactly like the other buttons on your shirt. Anyone inclined to wear such a device to covertly record VGA video at 15fps (or 1280x1024 stills) to 4GB of internal memory isn't likely to get noticed in a crowd anyway. At least the ...

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:08:04 +0800 Interior garden keeps your interiors away from peeps and provides fresh air. Why cut a tree in your backyard to get some space for your deck when you can use it in the most beautiful of ways to provide fresh air, cooling and above all keep your home away from the awkward eyes trying to get to you...

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:08:04 +0800 Trike powered by an all-electric engine. T3 Motion has been developing all-electric vehicles for those who think Segways are as cool as their cars and for those who believe that electricity is the fuel to trust for a greener tomorrow. The company is again in the news, not with another ride for th...

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:08:04 +0800 We knew certain prisoners used pigeons to smuggle cellphones, but this guy looks like he's merely keeping up with the times. Tying paper messages onto a bird's leg is so 20th century. [Terra]

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:08:04 +0800 Come on, this isn't much of a transformation. This powered USB gadget is in the shape of Optimus Prime's severed head, and the ears (or whatever) swing out to reveal the speakers within. There should also be a version in the shape of something called "Ultra Magnus," which we're going to assume is an...

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:08:04 +0800 Zero-emission lawnmower is powered by electricity. Gone are the days when mowing your lawn in the morning could have triggered a neighborhood brawl. Electric engines come with dual benefits, one of which is a silent engine, which most of you would love your lawnmowers to possess. The ReCharge Mowe...

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:06:29 +0800 What do you get when you mold a face in acrylic and backlight it with multicolored LEDs? This. You get this. [MAKE via bbg]

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:06:29 +0800 Not only can you possibly slip off the side and cut a gash in your face on these crazy tread stairs, you could slip and fall crotch first onto the middle bar. Very useful for keeping fatties off the 2nd floor, as well as making sure your children NEVER RUN UP THE STAIRS. That is, if you're still via...

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:06:29 +0800 Batteries have a lot going against them. They're never there when you need them, usually not reusable, and filled with toxic chemicals. The stylish Bedol Water Clock does away with those alkaline pains, running entirely off of water and lemon juice. The unit can go for an astounding 6 to 8 weeks bef...

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:05:11 +0800 These Michael Jackson Thriller headphones are pretty fantastic cause, well, they're Thriller headphones, but the graveyard imagery might be a little bit too soon. Still, awesome. [Thriller Headphones via Josh Spear]

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:05:11 +0800 Natural air purification system powered by solar energy. Statistics show that indoor air can be more if not less polluted than outdoor air, due to the fact that indoors are normally sealed to keep the interiors clean and well insulated. There are many high-tech air purifiers available on the market...

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:03:21 +0800 We see so many flash drives around these parts, it is truly, truly hard for any to distinguish themselves in our eyes. These ones? Well, we'll admit it: we have a giant soft spot for their massive noggins. Not the first Star Wars flash drives we've seen -- this newest set store up to 2GB per drive -...

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:03:21 +0800 Kitchen islands are common in roomy seven-bedroom split-levels, but they're not a staple of your average downtown studio apartment. That could change if the Modern Space Saving Mini Kitchen catches on. Created by students at French design school Ensci, the all-in-one kitchen island combines all you...

]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:03:21 +0800 If you have been looking to buy theMimo pivoting 7-inch USB-based display from a familiar online shop, ThinkGeek is now selling them for $130. Still a bit expensive, but if you don't have any video port available, these cool USB monitors are the ticket. Mimo's 800 x 480-pixel satellite monitor is al...

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