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Technology and the Future of Payments: Credit Cards and the Mobile Wallet
by Gadgetry Inc
We are currently living in the digital age, where seemingly advanced technologies from the past are slowly being rendered obsolete. One such technology includes those from the payments industry, where advancements in mobile wallets, which takes advantage of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.
Coffee Jitters Keeping You Awake At Night? Take A Chill Pill
by Toby
The folks at Think Geek know about caffeine, believe me. How do you think they're able to test the hundreds of weird products they receive every day and then write-up all the clever things to say about them? CAFFEINE! There had been a fast turnover of employees at Think Geek just because of caffeine - the employees, you see, couldn't sleep - at night, at least....
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Add new comment Saddle Leather Computer Mouse for Skin to Skin Luxury
by Steve Levenstein
Desktop computer users tired of caressing a bland, boring, cold plastic mouse all day can click up to some luxury thanks to Japanese specialty retailer Atelier Wazakura. The so-called Kawanezumi (Leather Mouse) features our favorite handy peripheral swathed in soft, supple Saddle Leather. Giddyup!
China's Taobao Internet Mall Offers Beautiful Girl Delivery Service
by China.new
Special delivery indeed: China's Taobao internet mall is boosting their business with the aid of “beautiful girls” who personally deliver customers' orders for a small extra fee.
1 comment Icon Watch Design Echoes Early Computer Graphics
by Steve Levenstein
With the Icon Watch the time's always eight... eight-bit, that is. This ultra-minimalist, battery powered wristwatch was inspired by a computer icon and as such, is a true sign of the times.
Nerdy Keyboard Sandals Show Off Your Geek Sole
by China.new
Nerdy “types” out there will want to step into these keyboard sandals, artfully imprinted to soothe the geek sole... er, soul. Even the skinniest 98-pound weakling will get a kick out of these cheap flip-flops as they're ideal for a trip to the beach - sand kicking by bullies optional but likely inevitable.
“Fat Guy” Underwear from China Pounds Home the Message
by China.new
Stout men considering moving to China should be prepared some very direct critiques from the country's ad agencies. You may think you're just slightly overweight but that package of “Fat Guy Briefs” in your shopping cart dares to accuse otherwise by pulling no punches.
Consumer Gadgets I Never Thought I'd See: Hearing Aid Vacuums!
by Boomer Babe
No longer just in the realm of professional hearing aid dealers, I suppose, two new devices intended for hearing aid users
guarantee to clean 'em out and improve the performance of your hearing
aids at a more affordable cost than the professional models. These two
items intended for home hearing aid cleaning are both made by Serene:
the Re-New Hearing Aid Dryer and Freshener and the Re-New Deluxe Hearing
Aid Vacuum.
Solid Gold C-3PO and Solid Silver R2-D2 Celebrate Star Wars' 35th Anniversary
by Steve Levenstein
Bite my shiny metal... actually you don't have to bite these officially licensed, limited edition Solid Gold C-3PO and Solid Silver R2-D2 figurines to know they're real: they are, and they're spectacular!
When It Comes to Office Chairs, One Size Does Not Fit All
by Gadgetry Inc
If you've put on a bit of weight or have always been on the heavy side, then it might be time to go look at office chairs for large people. Not only will you find them roomier and more comfortable, you'll also be doing your body good.
Pinterest: Latest Social Media Experiment Pinned With Skimming Charges?
by Ron Callari
With record-breaking pageviews and generating more traffic than
Google+, LinkedIn and YouTube combined, social media's latest shiny
thing has ridden into our zeitgeist quicker than Superman's speeding
bullet. Pinterest's ability to scale to 7.2 million visitors in the U.S. alone, with other reports stating its tallied 11 million total visits during one week in December sounds like Facebook's early ascendancy during its 2004 debut.
Sweet Music: Chocolate Scented Headphones for Valentine's Day
by Steve Levenstein
Ear candy just got real thanks to 'Sound Like Chocolate', the world's first chocolate-scented stereo headphones. Thoughtful, tasteful and calorie-free, these sweet smelling headphones from Japan's Fu-Bi are the perfect practical Valentine's Day gift for your favorite cocoa nut.
Still Searching For Just The Right Pooper Scooper? Here's The Dog Dung Vacuum!
by Lady Bee
Everyone I know with a dog thinks they have the best idea for a pooper scooper. Well, here's a new one: the Dog Dung Vacuum... a pooper scooper with power!
Chinese Online Retailers Furiously Flogging 'Three Wolf Moon' T-shirts
by China.new
Remember “Three Wolf Moon”, 2009's meme of the year and, as a result, Amazon.com store retailer The Mountain's biggest selling design EVAR? No? It seems China doesn't either, leaving the field of wolf-wear wide open for one enterprising online seller obliviously ensconced (along with their customers) behind China's Great Firewall.
Instant Perfect Inside Google Maps
by LeFleur
Tired-looking and lost? Sisley Instant Perfect skin enhancing product will help erase the look of exhaustion from running through the airport trying to find your gate, and with the introduction of Google Inside Maps you can get there with ease.
Give Your Dry Eyes Some Relief With Tear-Stimulating Goggles
by Boomer Babe
Eyes don't tear as much as we age. Add to that the dry weather, not enough sleep, a few too many cocktails, or dust and pollen allergies... and you've got dry eyes. Now, there's a pair of ophthalmologist-recommended goggles that stimulate natural tear production again....
Fabulous Phytotherapy with Sisleÿa Global Anti-Age Cream
by LeFleur
Valentine’s day is just around the corner, splurge on yourself or someone you love and buy pampering in a jar with Sisleÿa Global Anti-Age Cream Day and Night Facial Treatment
Faceless, Dial-less Wristwatch Leaps From Concept to Counter
by China.new
Chinavasion's “Japanese Style Inspired” LED wristwatches display time digitally without the need for a face, dial, or hands... and they're priced at under $10 per timepiece. The futuristic wristwatch's design apes that of an award-winning, one-off, 2008 concept watch from Japanese designer Hiranao Tsuboi while Chinese engineering shortcuts make it practical for mass consumption.
Good Lighting Is Key To Staying Active In Your Hobbies
by Boomer Babe
Many persons give up their hobbies or even aspects of their work or chores as they age. While arthritis in their fingers and hands may be one reason they don't build model cars or quilt any more, for most boomers and seniors, it's because of vision changes. As we age, we tend to need more light and more magnification to see clearly and sometimes even our prescription lenses don't quite measure up to what we need for hobby work.
Chinese Internet Retailers Now Stocking Kim Jong-Il T-shirts & Hoodies
by China.new
North Korea's “Dear Leader” may be gone but online retailers at China's Taobao Internet Mall are making sure he's not forgotten by flogging Kim Jong-Il t-shirts and hoodies. Lookin' sharp, comrade!