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Posted Feb 3rd 2008 4:03PM by Joshua TopolskyFiled under: Misc. Gadgets Apparently, water is all the rage these days if you want to get a message seen. In Tokyo Bay Monster-fashion (sans holographic video monster), a designer named Julius Popp has created a system of displaying moving text and images using falling drops of water, thus creating a kind of virtual billboard that appears to be hovering in mid-air. The system — called AquaScript — works by utilizing magnet-valves which expel single drops of water on demand; proprietary software syncs the valves into a “freely definable bitmap-muster” which produces blocks of images with the falling liquid. Check the video after the break and see the wetworks in action. (Read the full post about ‘AquaScript paints words onto water’…)

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Posted Feb 3rd 2008 1:55PM by Darren MurphFiled under: Digital Cameras We already witnessed the overseas announcement of JVC’s palm-friendly GR-D850, but now it looks as if the firm is making it official here in the US of A along with a slightly (and we stress “slightly”) more advanced sibling. The GR-D870 High-Band Digital Video Camera features the same 1/6-inch 680k pixel CCD, 35x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD monitor, DV in / out and 3D Noise Reducer, but steps it up ever so slightly by tossing in a SD / MMC card slot for snapping digital stills (up to 640 x 480) while recording footage to miniDV. (Read the full post about ‘JVC intros GR-D870 miniDV camcorder with 35x zoom’…)

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  Would you have ever guessed that your Legos would one day be playing all of your fave tunes?! Fun speaker runs off of iPod’s energy and no batteries are required! Plus signs are your speakers with volume buttons in between! Plug this compact mini dock right into your iPod and rock out at your desk! [Buy] Tags: cool gear, electronic toys, TV, games (Read the full post about ‘Retro Block iPod Speaker’…)

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In case you’ve been looking for a simple way to mix some music, the Micro Mixer DJ-4 can get the job done, but keep in mind this is a very simple system… Basically, the Mixer DJ-4 consists on a device that has 2 input jacks so you can connect two audio sources, which can be a MP3 player, laptop, etc. There are also 2 volume knobs to control each device, that make all the mixing possible. There are no special effects, but at least there is the possibility to start a low-budget DJing career for $134, right? (Read the full post about ‘Micro Mixer DJ-4: The Simple Mix’…)

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Hmm. Unless you want Child Protective Services knocking on your door, don’t hang a picture of your kids sleeping on these Livingstones floor cushions in your office. Few will believe that these realistic-looking stones are actually made of 100% virgin wool and are filled with hypoallergenic polysilicone fiber. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors and are available directly from smarindesign, where you can also obtain a price list. If you can keep CPS at bay until then, the Livingstones should be delivered within about four weeks of placing your order. Via GEARFUSE. (Read the full post about ‘Livingstones rock cushions’…)

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SYMA 603 Remote Control Super Flier Helicopter The Syma 603 RC Helicopter is the easiest and simplest remote control helicopter there is. This ready to fly model is ideal for the novice and younger people who wish to start flying their own helicopters! Gone are the days when a remote control helicopter would set you back hundreds of pounds. But dont think that because of the low price it is low quality! This is one of the best constructed helicopters on the market. The sturdy design and simple function make this helicopter ideal as it is light, strong and susceptable to a few knocks and crashes (which we all have to admit we do when we first get a new chopper!). (Read the full post about ‘SYMA 603 Remote Control Super Flier Helicopter’…)

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Battery Lamp You can have this for ?14.95 Tags: mobile devices, amps, plasma, M4A (Read the full post about ‘Battery Lamp’…)

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Posted Feb 3rd 2008 9:53AM by Darren MurphFiled under: Robots C’mon, be honest — the unofficial cutoff age for playing with Legos sans kids is sometime way before puberty, but thanks to a new development from Carnegie Mellon University, we adults may soon be able to unashamedly indulge in those desires once more. Posey, hailed as a “hands-on way of interacting with computers,” features a plethora of snap-together, sensor-laden parts that can communicate with PCs through ZigBee. When a user attaches a leg to a body, for instance, an on-screen representation immediately mimics the movement, providing hours of fun and some real promise for future applications. (Read the full post about ‘Posey makes playing with snap-together blocks okay for adults’…)

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What kind of chair do you sit in? I’ve got a pretty decent chair that I’ve had for around five years. It’s nothing fancy, just a black high-back computer chair. If you like to sit in something that differs from the norm, and happen to be an aviation enthusiast, this B-52 Stratofortress Ejector Seat Chair should be right up your alley. This rather eccentric-looking chair is modeled quite accurately to the ejector seats found in B-52 bombers. I’m going to guess that when you pull on the straps, the seat will still remain firmly planted on the ground. I’m going to venture a guess that only the most dedicated of aviation enthusiasts will want to pick one of these up. (Read the full post about ‘B-52 Ejector seat won’t launch you from your cubicle’…)

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Popcorn Maker An old fashioned popcorn brought back from the dead, reverse engineered shrunk down to a fraction of its original dimensions so it sits handily on your kitchen worktop See price Tags: Ogg Vorbis, audio, gaming, consumer electronics (Read the full post about ‘Popcorn Maker’…)

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