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Exergaming Fitness Center Nexgym Brings More Industry Competition


Last year I introduced you to Bulldog Interactive Fitness, and exergaming franchise working to get kids off the couch with the innovative concept. Not only is Bulldog finding success, but exergaming is not surprisingly a trend that's really making waves. Now, with Nexgym out there in the industry, the competition in exergaming is heating up!

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Manga Painted Keyboards Bring Anime Idols To Your Fingertips


Manga Painted Keyboards Bring Anime Idols To Your Fingertips
Artistic keyboards have come and gone, but few have looked as good as these exquisite manga painted anime art keyboards by star illustrators CARNELIAN and TONY.

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Ghost Lighter Rides Wave Of Cuteness To Flame And Fortune


Ghost Lighter Rides Wave Of Cuteness To Flame And Fortune
The Ghost Lighter does nothing more than provide a flickering flame at the flick of a finger, and you know what? That's OK. The in-your-face cuteness of the design stands on its own as a statement of pure creative whimsy.

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AIR-igator: Collects AC Water For Your Garden


In some places (like where I live) it's too hot to turn off the AC unit and open up the windows. On some days temperatures can reach over 100 degrees, that's why our AC stays on all the time. Asking us to take off more clothes to cool off and conserve energy would leave us naked, so how do we, the consumers, stay cool and cut down on our carbon footprint? We could try an AIR-igator.

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Virtual Beer Satisfies Every Sense - Except Taste


Virtual Beer Satisfies Every Sense - Except Taste
Thinking of a cool, frosty beer after a long day at work or play? Just imagine cracking open a cold one... nice! Now you can experience the vicarious pleasure of popping open a beer or soda can anytime, anywhere, as often as you want.

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Don't Waste A Crumb With This DIY Bird Feeder: Bird Crumbs


I've seen this photo so many times, but until today I had no idea who designed this clever bird feeder. The Bird Crumbs feeder is, in fact, a do-it-yourself project, created by Spanish industrial designer, Curro Claret.  Isn't it tooo wonderful?

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The Only 3D Web Camera Brings The Third Dimension To Your PC


Want reach out and touch someone during a video conference?  While technology hasn't quite invented a way to have tactile contact through a computer monitor, we may have the next best thing: 3D.

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Indoor Fireworks From Sega Toys Light Up Your Living Room


Indoor Fireworks Make Celebrations Sizzle, Rain Or Shine
Sega Toys introduces the Uchiage Hanabi, a modified planetarium with speakers that brings fireworks indoors to spark up any celebration, no matter what the weather.

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Yoostar: Act Like Your Favorite Star By Creating Your Own Home Hollywood Movie Productions


Coming to you in August 2009 is a new business that allows you to replace your favorite actors in some of Hollywood's top movies. Aspiring actors and actresses, you might never make it to the big screen, but with this up-and-coming company you can pretend.

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A Whole Movie Theater For Your Face


I'm a huge movie fan.  Unfortunately I don't get to the theater too often, usually relying on used DVDs to catch up on what I've missed.  And while this is fine by me, it lacks that certain "theatrical experience" that I so enjoy.  The Only 52-Inch Widescreen Personal Movie Theater is about to change that...

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Belt Clip Watch Offers 7 Useful Gadgets For Campers


Tools that offer multiple products in one small package are becoming increasingly popular. Take the Outdoorsman's 7 in 1 Belt Clip Watch, for example. This thing is like the Swiss Army Knife of belt clips...

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Japan's NTT DoCoMo Updates the 'Pay Phone'


Japan's NTT DoCoMo Updates the 'Pay Phone'
Hauled into jail by some rural deputy sheriff and need to pay a fine? If you're in Japan, you can use that one phone call to make an instant cash transfer. Finally, a pay phone that actually pays!

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Dental Plaque Detection Camera Puts Your Teeth On TV


Dental Plaque Detection Camera Puts Your Teeth On TV
Dental-ivision? It's the ultimate reality show, and besides, what would you rather watch: oral hygiene or Oral Roberts? Thanks to the Miharu Dental Intraoral Plaque Detection Camera, you CAN handle the tooth, right in your own living room.

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Top 10 Coolest Jackets: From Wearable Gadgets To Personal Protection


Hot summer temperatures or not, some coats and jackets are so cool, that while they might make you warm at this time of year, you'll be the chillest person on the block. Sometimes fashion surpasses comfort, as we all know; so here are the top 10 coolest jackets and coats which will keep you cool, even if only in style, throughout every season.

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New Scale Makes Your Weight Public Knowledge


A new product called the BodyTrace eScale is designed to keep track of your weight loss efforts – by posting the results online for all to see.

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Scottevest: Gadget Clothing For Spies


A spy needs somewhere to stash gadgets so that they're handy in times of need.  Scottevest offers a variety of fashionable - yet functional - clothing for anyone looking to carry a lot of items without attracting attention.

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Squad Positioning System Could Save Firefighters' Lives


It takes guts to run into a burning building.  Due to the chaotic nature of the situation, navigation through the smoke and flames is difficult.  A firefighter could benefit from a device to aid in navigation--and the Squad Position System is the gadget for the job.

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Funky and Fashionable Watch May Pave The Way For Non-Invasive Diabetes Monitoring


Created by designer Sunghoon Mun is a diabetes watch prototype that provides an element of fashion, along with a much needed method to monitor health non-invasively.

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Dead Mouse + Computer Mouse = Mouse Mouse


Got an extra dead mouse sitting around? If so, this may be a fine use for it. Introducing the Mouse Mouse!

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As Seen On TV: The Ove Glove Review


We've seen the ads. The Ove Glove is touted as a revolutionary cooking mitt that insures you won't fry your hands when retrieving that big pan of macaroni & cheese from the oven. But does it work?

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