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Wii Remote Hacks Show the Creative Spirit

by Roger Simmons

Johnny Lee demonstrates extremely creative uses of the Nintendo Wii Remote (Wiimote).

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The End Of The Internet: Switching to IPv6

by Andrew Domino

A meeting in China this month discusses IPv6, a new version of the entire Internet. Experts say the world is already running out of enough available web addresses.

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An Exhibit People May Be Dying to Get Into?

by Diana Eid

Gregor Schneider, a German artist, is planning the ultimate in art: a person dying as part of the exhibition.

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Cool GameBoy Boots

by Aditi Simlai Tiwari

Combining the love of 1970s platforms with the still popular GameBoy handheld by sticking the two of them together are these super cool GameBoy Boots.

Rob Zinn's Heliocentric Lighting Expands Into the Future

by Sarah O

Alien invasion or futuristic lighting? Perhaps a bit of both. Designer Rob Zinn moves lighting into the future with his Concentric and Expansion XL series.

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Another Must Have Hitch Addition

by George Delozier

Everyone at one time or another has forgotten thier house or car keys and locked the door behind them. Then, you either have to break in, or wait for someone who has a spare (assuming you don't). With the new Hitchsafe, you don't have to wait for or worry about a spare key.

Breakthrough Website Taaz.com Offers Makeovers on the Internet!

by Thomas A. Parmalee

If you have ever wondered what you'd look like with a different makeup scheme, a radically different hairstyle or, well, say something a bit more unusual - the creators of Taaz.com can help you.

Bamoo Helmets to Save Your Head

by Aditi Simlai Tiwari

I, like most people used to think that bamboo, is extremely fragile though flexiible, and would definitely not be able to withstand hard knocks. I learnt that this is a misconception as proven by the Roof R06 Bamboo motorcycle helmet.

STAR WARS Tea Towels Mix Movie Themes with Retro Style

STAR WARS Tea Towels Mix Space Themes with Retro Style

by Steve Levenstein

STAR WARS characters and imagery from the well-loved space opera are combined with traditional Japanese themes to create these classic & classy tea towels. Great for cleaning up after an encounter with the dark side!

The Postal Service Goes Greener

by Gloria Campos

In March of this year the Postal Service launched a Free Recycling Through the Mail program. Right now the service only exists in 1,500 Post Offices in 10 areas across the country. Three of the areas include: Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles and San Diego.

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Have a Retro Baby For a Hot New Look

by Tammy

Whoever said that the best baby rooms are decked out in the latest and greatest? Sometimes going vintage is the hip thing to do, as is discovered by visitors to My Retro Baby.

Drink it and Toast it - 8 Extraordinary Messages Contained in Cups

by Amy Gifford

Companies around the world are beginning to take advantage of the beverage industry!

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Bamboo Clothing: Innovative and Eco-Friendly

by Aditi Simlai Tiwari

Soft on the skin, highly sweat absorbent, highly breathable, antibacterial, UV protective, anti fungal, eco-friendly and innovative.

What am I talking about?

The newest textile around, bamboo clothing.

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It's a Bird, It's a Plane ... No, It's a Camera!

by Thomas A. Parmalee

If you see something that looks like four hula hoops attached together with some sort of weird contraption in the middle hovering in the sky, don't automatically assume that it's a UFO.

Sure, the aliens have probably been slowly infiltrating our unsuspecting planet for many years now, but for a moment, put that thought aside. That device you see buzzing about might just be the Aeryon Scout, a new product from Aeryon Labs of Waterloo that is actually a flying camera.

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Greatest American Dog, Reality Show By CBS

by Lady Bee

Just what you were looking forward to! Another reality show... this one with dogs and their owners. Professionally and home-trained dogs will compete against each other for the title of the Greatest American Dog in CBS's summer line-up of new reality shows.

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Your Toast, The Way YOU Want It!

by Toby

What shade of white or black is coming out of the toaster today? It's always a guess at my house, where, regardless of how well our toaster was rated by Consumer Reports, one toaster setting rarely results in consistency for any two-day period. The Transparent Toaster, by Inventables Concept Studios, may soon create the need for a recycle center for last-century toasters!

Brake-Lights of the Future

by George Delozier

When a car's brake lights come on in front of you, especially at night, your mind has to process quite a few things. Are they coming to a complete stop? Are they slowing abruptly or gradually? Will I have enough space? A new design from Virginia Technical Institute takes almost all of the guess work out for you and should hopefully make the roads a little safer.

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Seating for Squares: The Box Bench

by Sarah O

Not necessarily inviting unless you like testing your balance, the Box bench nonetheless offers some cutting-edge design and uncomplicated style.

Barcode Art From Japan: Black & White CAN Get Along!

by Steve Levenstein

Barcodes... they're those black & white striped patterns that nearly every retail product sports these days. Now Japan's creative community has partnered with big corporations to add a life & laughs to boring old universal product bar codes.

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Kids Fly Care Free with CARES

by Tammy

Today's families are scattered all over the map, meaning plane trips to grandma's house are more common than ever before. Thanks to the Child Aviation Restraint System (CARES), flying is safer than ever for your youngster.

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