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24 Remote Controlled Toys to Kick Start 2008
Remote controlled devices have become increasingly popular, as demonstrated by these 24 remote controlled objects. We've seen it all, from the typical remote-controlled cars, planes and boats, to robotic insects and even devices that give people control over real life animals.
Dragonfly Robot (VIDEO) The world's first winged robot has been released by WowWee. It's a remote control dragonfly. It appears relatively difficult to fly. [More]
The Giraffe Mobile Videoconferencing Robot - Allows You…
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It's called Assisted GPS Locators and it helps locate your vehicle or pet on-demand or via your own customized safety zones.
By using a computer, you can find the exact location of something or be alerted if say, your pet goes outside of a 'boundary' you have set up around your block via email and…
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Pay-As-You-Go Assisted GPS - Zoombak
If you took a look and thought of people falling out, think again. Pinar Yar, and TGugrul Govsa have designed a hammock that is tip proof. The Leaf, as it is known, has a shell for support and stability and the inside is woven for comfort.
Whether they're hung up inside or outside, the old design …
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Tip Proof Hammock - The Leaf (GALLERY)
These speakers look as if they were designed by NASA, but they are NACSound's Sonance line, from an Italian sound system designer. These speakers are meant to be noticed. Made from ceramic, aluminum, wood, and carbon, they can be hung or placed on flat surface. Prices are not other-wordly, ranging f…
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Speakers Inspired by NASA - NACSound Sonance (GALLERY)
Got a couple hundred grand for speakers? These are the ones you should get.
MBL will build only two systems of the 101 X-treme. Hugeness in size and sound. The system weighs a friggin' 3600 pounds. Like parking your car in your media room.
"The main tower houses a pair of mirror-imaged omni-dir…
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$200,000 Speakers Weigh 3,600 Lbs - MBL 101 X-treme
In the coming months, it is predicted that fashion designers will further invade the cell phone industry. As there is now more demand for stylish phones from mobile consumers, it could mean big opportunities for leading fashion giants.
In the past months we've seen the mergence of top fashion desi…
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Designer Phone Boom - Mobile Companies Cash In On Fashion Designers (GALLERY)
Folks with certain medical conditions have worn Medic Alert Jewelry for years to warn paramedics and doctors of their diseases or allergies. There is now a growing trend with younger people displaying an alternative Medic Alert in the form of tattoos. They don't have to remember to put it on, it won…
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Medic Alert Tattoos - Replacing Bracelets With Ink
Can't decide on what to serve your guests this New Year's eve? Check out Absolut Drinks and choose from the 9,134 Absolut-based drink recipes.
Not only will you find unlimited choices of drinks but you can also experience doing the online bartending yourself and mix your own drinks. You don't hav…
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9,134 Drinks in Your Pocket - Absolut Mobile Application (GALLERY)
No one to nurse you better when you've injured yourself? Anyone can get those healing kisses with these wacky bandages.
The Boo Boo Kisses Adhesive Bandages come in cute tin and feature 15 vibrant, pouty lip stickers. Each $8 pack comes in an assortment of colors including crimson red, purple and …
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Kiss Bandaids - Boo Boo Adhesives
The Earth Race boat is a bio-diesel powered boat that runs on human fat and looks like a highly futuristic vessel you'd expect to see on Star Trek.
The inventors of the zero carbon boat intend of breaking the current global speed record, planning to take the boat around the world running purely on …
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Boat Fueled by Human Fat - Earthrace (VIDEO)
The digital 3D-world is in full swing - architects designing buildings, scientists studying the human body, and yes, even everyday Joes cyberdating in SecondLife. This 3D scanner from Z Corporation should assist with any one of those examples. The image appears on your computer skin while it's being…
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Real-Time 3D Digitization - ZScanner 700 (VIDEO)
The invention of the Shinhan Card was bound to happen. As credit cards and security get more advanced, and the computers become the tool of choice for communication and payment, we knew the dawn of the USB credit card wasn't far off.
The USB Visa has finally made its world debut on December 27 in …
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USB Credit Card - Korea's Shinhan Card
2007 has given us a variety of remote control objects - cars, helicopters, dragonflies, and now, battle beetles. The battle beetles come in three types: Brown Bot, Hercules Bot or Giraffe Stag-Beetle Bot. The beetles come in different-frequency-controllers thus, allowing users to fight by controllin…
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Remote Control Creepy Crawlers - Battle Beetles
What better way to elevate your party mood than by riding in a color changing lift?
These ultra-modern elevators are decked out with multicolored lights that change their hues. They're found in M88 in an entertainment building in the Hong Kong party district of Lan Kwai Fong, an area known for its…
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Color Changing Elevator - Traxon LED Lifts
A new device that doubles as an earphone and a microphone for mobile phone users by detecting air vibrations inside the ear is the new trend in sound technology. Dubbed "e-Mimi-kun" (good ear boy), the product was developed by Japanese company NS-ELEX Co and will allow people to "speak" with their e…
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