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April 28th, 2008

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Virtual Console USB Drive Duplicator

Virtual Console USB Drive Duplicator

This is an easiest way to duplicate USB flash drives on a large scale. The Virtual Console USB Drive Duplicator is capable of producing 60 copies at the same time. It is claimed to be the fastest on the market and is able to duplicate 60 1GB flash drives in two minutes. The duplicator has a Smart Duplication feature that only copies files instead of making a binary copy of the source flash drive. What makes this gadget special is that it sports 128-bit AES encryption technology to encrypt your data. The Virtual Console USB Drive Duplicator retails for $7,999 including shipping and handling. [SlipperyBrick]

Written by Joe Gadget on April 28th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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Planex DigiJuke NAS Device

Planex DigiJuke NAS Device

The Planex DigiJuke NAS device provides 1TB storage capacity with Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. Priced at $525, the device comes pre-loaded with a tiny browser for searching and tagging favorite YouTube videos and torrents for direct downloads. [UberGizmo]

Written by Joe Gadget on April 28th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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ArtBots deadline approaching - apply!

Don't forget to submit your projects to ArtBots, the deadline is May 1!

ArtBots is pleased to announce that the fifth international ArtBots exhibition for robotic art and art-making robots will take place at the Trinity College Science Gallery in Dublin, Ireland on September 19-21, 2008. Creators of talented robots are invited to submit their work for possible inclusion in the show.

We have no fixed idea of what qualifies as robotic art; if you think it's a robot and you think it's art, we encourage you to submit your work. Regardless of whether it's hi-tech, low-tech, or neg-tech, we're interested in the ideas you're working with, not just the gear. Proposals for workshops, performances, and other kinds of participation are also welcome.

Each ArtBots is a bit different; the location changes and we invite new humans to co-curate the show with us. We hope that by changing the specifics of the show each year we can keep it accessible to a diverse range of people, works, and ideas.

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Written by Becky Stern on April 28th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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chameledeon led lamps offer colorful illumination

Look at these cool led lights, designed by Jörg Schieber for German company chameledeon. Minimal and elegant, they work with a remote switch and cycle through 16 different colors, so you can set the mood in your living room without having to get up from the couch.

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Besides the colored series, a single color white version is available too. All the pieces are available in 71, 102 and 139.5cm heights (about 28″, 40″ and 55″). See more of the collection and find a dealer near you on chameledeon’s website.

[via puremodern]

Written by technabob on April 28th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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super mario is really a plumber, really.

I’m not too sure what the trademark police will have to say about this one, but this UK plumbing firm shares more than just a profession with Nintendo’s popular mascot.

Super Mario Plumbing & Heating Van

I’m not sure if SuperMario Plumbing & Heating thinks they can avoid the wrath of the Big “N” by removing the space from the name, or if the fact that Luigi doesn’t work there is is enough to differentiate them. (Although I do wonder if Princess Peach is their receptionist).

I don’t know about you guys, but if I lived in Edinburgh, I’d definitely want guys who have experience tossing Koopa shells, jumping over flaming barrels, and eating 1-up mushrooms fixing my toilet.

[via Flickr]

Written by technabob on April 28th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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Review: Jabra BT5020

For all you mobile users out there who spend a lot of time on your mobile during your travels or in the office, the Jabra BT5020 bundle is ideal.

There are numerous benefits offered by this mobile accessory, namely the fact that it can help businesses to prosper and profit by allowing a single Bluetooth headset to work with multiple phones, thereby potentially saving the business a great deal of money.

There are basically two separate products that are included in this bundle. There is the Bluetooth headset and the Bluetooth hub. All you need to do to set up the hub is plug your desk phone handset into it, which makes it very easy and convenient for you.

Jabra BT5020Jabra BT5020

The features offered by this dual-solution bundle include:

•Headset options: answer call, reject call, last number redial, mute

•MultiPoint, enabling connection to for instance both your private and professional mobile phone

• Excellent sound quality and easy operation

• Extreme comfort - exquisite style

• Wireless technology supported: Bluetooth

• Lightweight and portable

• Hub compatible with future headsets

You can purchase this bundle via Jabra’s website and other retailers offering Jabra products. For the professionals who spend a lot of time in and out of the office, Jabra definitely has something to offer with this handy headset bundle.

Via: News.com.au

Written by michellef on April 28th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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IRS tells PayPal to cough up credit card info

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PayPal has been asked by the IRS via court order to provide records regarding the use of offshore credit cards. The request is part of the IRS’s off shore compliance program.  Many members of the online gambling community are protesting the action, calling it violation of Internet privacy. PayPal was involved with online gambling from 2000-2001, but the IRS claims they are simply trying to bust tax evaders who failed to report offshore accounts. While the popular online payment system says they value their member’s privacy, they have agreed to turn over the records, saying they feel obligated to do so.

“In my opinion this is a huge breach of personal privacy - they should not be allowed to comb through citizens’ accounts on a fishing expedition for illegal activity,” one tax consultant told Gambling911.com, asking to remain anonymous.  “I have a feeling, that while they were only in the gambling industry for a year - information obtained from this sweep could be used to nail a lot of people on unclaimed income.”

The order came from the US District Court for the Northern District of California and was entitled “In The Matters of the Tax Liabilities of John Does.”

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Written by Sue Walsh on April 28th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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Freeware: Greedy Penguins for S60 3rd ed devices

Greedy Penguins is classic is a two-dimensional jump-and-run game in the style of Super Mario World with support for multiplayer plying over the Bluetooth.


It is an arcade action game for 3rd edition devices with simple but yet addictive gameplay, suitable for players of any age.


The main intention of this game is to jump down through an infinite shaft of platforms, try not to fall off the screen and get coins as more as possible. Move the penguins with the arrow keys, moving from platform to platform. “Life” decreas… .. .


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Written by News From Symbian Smart Phones World... on April 28th, 2008 with comments disabled.
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