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mardi 26 novembre 2013

Soft Sonic Screwdriver Blocks Drafts Under the TARDIS Door

If you are a big fan of Doctor Who, odds are you have more than a few Who themed items around your house. If it stays cold for very long in your neck of the woods, you may have one of those things you lay in front of the door to block cold air from getting in. We always called them “the draft thing” at my grandmas house.

Apparently the British call them a “draught blocker.” Draught is how they spell draft apparently; I’m honestly surprised the word doesn’t have more instances of the letter U in its spelling. At any rate, if you need to block an annoying draft this winter, you can get this stuffed Sonic Screwdriver officially known as the Sonic Screwdriver Draught Blocker.

It’s stuffed and designed to lie geekily in front of the door. The device is up for pre-order for $44.99(USD) at Bigbadtoystore.com. The draught blocker won’t ship until March. If you live in a climate like Texas – where I reside, it will be 80 degrees by March with winter chill a distant memory. I assume it could also block hot air from getting under the door.

[via Nerd Approved]

via Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2013/11/26/soft-sonic-screwdriver/

Tech Deals of the Day: Tuesday, 11/26/2013

Our friends at TechBargains.com compile a list of daily deals to help you save money. Keep in mind that as with any good deal, products are limited in quantity and can sell out quickly – so don’t hesitate to check them out now. If you’re looking to buy a product from a specific store, save money with updated and verified coupon codes here.

Computers & Peripherals:

• Gateway NV570P10u Intel Core i5-3337U ULV Dual-Core Ivy Bridge 15.6″ Touchscreen Notebook Computer $399.00 plus free shipping (normally $549)

• Crucial M500 120GB 2.5″ Internal SATAIII Solid State Drive $69.99 plus $4 shipping (normally $120 – use this form and checkout with V.me)

• Corsair Carbide Series 200R ATX Mid Tower Computer Case $29.99 plus free shipping (normally $70 – use this form)

• LG IPS224V-PN 21.5″ IPS LED LCD Monitor $109.99 plus free shipping (normally $159 – use code: EMCWWVP32)

• Asus RT-N10P 802.11n Wireless N150 Router $9.99 plus free shipping (normally $30 – use this form)

• Asus RT-N10P 802.11n Wireless N150 Router $9.99 plus free shipping (normally $30 – use this form)

• TP-LINK TL-SG108 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch $17.99 plus free shipping (normally $39)

Home Entertainment:

• Vizio E320-A0 32″ LED LCD HDTV + BONUS $100 Dell Gift Card $248.99 plus free shiping (normally $328)

• Sceptre X409BV-FHD 40″ LCD HDTV $249.99 plus free shipping (normally $360)

• Bioshock Infinite Game (PS3 or Xbox 360) $19.99 plus store pickup (normally $40)

• GTA V Game (PS3 or Xbox 360) $33.99 plus free shipping (normally $60)

Personal Electronics:

• 2nd Gen Asus Google Nexus 7 FHD 7″ 32GB Tablet $229.99 plus free shipping (normally $270)

• T-Mobile FREE SIM Card Activation Kit FREE plus free shipping (normally $15)

• Refurbished 4rd Generation Apple iPad 16GB Retina Display Tablet (BLACK) $349.99 plus free shipping (normally $450 – use code: iPad50416)

• AT&T Nokia Lumia 520 8GB Go Phone Locked Smartphone $59.99 plus free shipping (normally $119 – use code: GQR108001)

• GoPro HERO3 Black Edition 1080p Wifi Action Camera $249.00 plus free shipping (normally $400 – use code: GOPRODEAL)

• Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8GB WiFi 7in Tablet (2nd Generation) $99.99 plus free shipping (normally $159 – use code: KINDLEDEAL)

• Dell Venue 8 Pro Intel Atom Z3740D Quad-Core 32GB Windows 8.1 8″ 1280×800 IPS Tablet $229.99 plus free shipping

• New in Open Box Apple iPad Mini 16GB Wi-Fi 7.9″ Tablet (BLACK, WHITE) $265.00 plus free shipping (normally $329)

via Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2013/11/26/tech-deals-of-the-day-tuesday/

Evena Glasses Let You See a Person’s Veins: V-Ray Vision

Despite weighing as much as a proton and looking like I’ve been dead for six hours, I’ve only been to the hospital once. So I don’t know if doctors and nurses still have trouble with sticking syringes and other intravenous devices into patients. But if that’s still the case, Evena Medical can help. The company invented a pair of glasses that lets the wearer see through a person skin and into the veins beneath.

Evena Medical’s Eyes On Glasses have two “hyper-sensitive cameras” and two multispectral lights that lets the wearer clearly see a person’s veins, significantly improving their ability to find the best vein. It can also record what it sees as photos or videos and save it on its onboard storage or transmit it remotely via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or 3G. I don’t know if it can send the files in real time though. It also has 2-way speakers for telecommunication. Aside from the glasses, the user also has to wear a battery pack and a computer, but it’s still a portable device. Skip to about 45 seconds in the video below to see the glasses in action.

I really want to see a full body shot through those glasses. I wonder if it can see through plastic and metal too. Check out Evena Medical’s website for more info.

[via Coolest-Gadgets]

via Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2013/11/26/evena-x-ray-vision-glasses/

Transformers Starscream Hoodie is Plotting Against Your Other Hoodies

A couple of weeks ago we checked out 80s Tees’ kick ass Voltron hoodie. It turns out the apparel shop also has something for Transformers fans. This officially licensed Starscream hoodie is based on the treacherous Decepticon’s design in the original Transformers cartoon.

As you can see the hoodie has wings that make it look like a wingsuit. But that doesn’t bother me; what bothers me is the canopy detail on the front of the hoodie. It will make skinny people look even thinner; just look at the dude in the pictures. I guess only robust people are worthy of wearing Starscream.

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Practice your screechy voice and order the Starscream hoodie from 80s Tees for just $60 (USD).

[via GeekTyrant]

via Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2013/11/26/transformers-starscream-hoodie/

Classic SEGA Consoles Show up on iPhone Cases, Chargers and Bluetooth Speakers

While I prefer to carry playable SEGA Genesis games in my pocket, I suppose the next best thing is to carry a bag full of gadgets that look like SEGA consoles, right? Thanks to this new line of mobile gadget accessories you can.

Tommo Mobile recently unveiled a line of iPhone cases which look like the Sega Genesis, Mega Drive, Saturn and Game Gear (where’s my beloved Dreamcast?) In addition to the console cases, they’re offering a couple that look like the Genesis and Mega Drive controllers too. It’s hard to tell from the pictures, but these aren’t just flat skins, they’re actually contoured to replicate the dimensionality of the systems they’re based on.

Each case fits the iPhone 5 or 5S and includes a SEGA-themed screen protector as well. They’re also offering up a couple of powerful battery chargers with SEGA themes, including Genesis and Saturn designs. Each one offers a large 9000mAh battery, which should provide plenty of juice for your mobile devices.

Last, but not least, there’s the SEGA Genesis Bluetooth speakers, which offer stereo sound and a look that yet again complements the Genesis console. It’s too bad that the original Genesis doesn’t have Bluetooth wireless audio.

All of the SEGA mobile accessories should be available by the end of the year. The iPhone cases sell for $24.99(USD), while the Power Partner batteries go for $69.99 and the Bluetooth speaker is $89.99. Keep an eye out on Amazon to pre-order.

via Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2013/11/26/classic-sega-iphone-cases-bluetooth-speakers/

lundi 25 novembre 2013

Doctor Who 11th Doctor Cupcake: The Regeneration That Could Have Been

Check out this Doctor Who cupcake that looks just like the 11th Doctor. It shows us that that Steven Moffat really missed the boat with the latest regeneration. Why couldn’t he have regenerated into a delicious cupcake? Cupcakes are cool! Right?

Don’t tell me that a show full of cupcake people wouldn’t work. Give cupcake Doctor Who a sonic screwdriver and an edible companion and you have a show. And a TARDIS of course. When it is time to regenerate, he just melts and turns into batter, goes into the oven and turns into a new version. Yes, that is the weird way my mind works.