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New Timbuk2 bags integrate internal chargers

Ensure your gadgets are always charged with the new Timbuk2 bags which feature built-in internal chargers.

Visual translation app Word Lens is now on Android

Android users traveling to foreign countries can now use Word Lens to help instantly translate words with just a hover of your smartphone's camera.

Cube Tube vertical ice tray is designed to prevent water spillage

Can turning ice trays vertical save you the trouble of spilling water during the ice-making process? Quirky's Cube Tube sure wants to try.

Koolatron’s portable grill lets you cook a meal in your car

Even fast food drive-thrus can't handle the Koolatron Travel 'N'Grill which sets up as a portable cooker right inside your car.

Sony subtitle glasses: Adding closed captioning to any movie theater experience

Sony has unveiled the new subtitle glasses that will allow the hearing impaired to enjoy a full movie theater experience, complete with closed captioning.

Ultimate beach towel can stash your valuables in its hidden pocket

No more worrying about keeping your gadgets sand-free on the beach with Towelmate's hidden pocket built-in the Ultimate Beach Towel.

Official Raspberry Pi mini-computer user guide is coming, but where’s the actual unit?

Got your Raspberry Pi and still don't know how to play with these little computers? The official user manual is coming to the rescue -- soon.

Fireworks laws for every state in America

Getting ready to launch some fireworks this Independence Day? Not so fast! Consult the firework laws of your state first to make sure it's legal to do so.

Cardsharp 2 razor knife packs neatly into your wallet

The Cardsharp 2 redefines the meaning of pocket knife by tenfold as it actually disguises itself as a card-like rectangle.

Is this real life? This Web site lets you stream live TV to your mobile device for free

Streaming live television to your mobile devices, free of charge? Enjoy this site while it lasts.

LevelUp gamifies learning Photoshop so you can win prizes (and skills)

Knowing how to use Photoshop is an important computer skill to have, and Adobe is making it easier and more fun than ever to learn how.

Warburtons heated butter knife: The best companion to sliced bread

If you've ever struggled to spread butter straight out of the refrigerator, now you don't have to worry about waiting for the spread to be room-temperatured.

Root for your favorite Olympic team with Speck Flag cases

Get your American (or any other country) pride on with the Speck Flag cases, debuting just in time for the upcoming 2012 London Olympics.

Airbnb introduces Wish Lists for vacation planning fantasies

Today, Airbnb launched Wish Lists to help travelers plan their dream vacation in weeks, months, or even a year ahead of time.

Element Smokeless BBQ: Who needs the sun to grill?

Enjoy delicious barbecue all year round with the Element Indoor Smokeless BBQ grill, a compact way to get authentic flavors from your stovetop.

Google commercial parody: How the girl might actually respond in her ad

That Google Chrome ad featuring a guy trying to ask his ex-girlfriend back out may be sweet, but did she say yes? UBC Comedy determines their fate.

Organ simulator chips hope to revolutionize drug development, reduce animal testing

Researchers at Harvard University's Wyss Institute have developed organ simulator chips to help reduce and eliminate the need for animal testing.

8 essential travel planning apps to take abroad

Don't leave for your abroad trip without these helpful apps to make your international travels hassle-free.

This compact wine cooler is made for the space-conscious apartment

When space is a premium, store your wine in the sleek and compact Caple Wi153 cooler which fits seven bottles under a 5.6-inch wide space.

Bluetooth device and iOS app ensure you never lose your keys again

The Kickstarter project vows that you'll never misplace your keys again by using a Bluetooth 4.0 device and iOS app to locate the lost item.

Why do McDonald’s products look different from their advertisements?

McDonald's Director of Marketing tackles a popular fan question by taking you behind the scenes of an advertisement photoshoot.

Air Canada conducted its first flight using 50 percent cooking oil biofuel

After perfecting the 50/50 recycled cooking oil and regular fuel blend, Air Canada has successful completed its greenest alternative fuel flight to date.

This toothbrush converts your faucet into a water fountain

Tired of jamming your head under the faucet for a swig of water after every tooth brushing session? RinserBrush can save you from neck pains.

What photographs do people ages 1 to 100 take? The 100 Project finds out

What happens when you give a camera to every age for an art project? You'd be surprise to guess the age of the photographer behind some of these pictures.

Kuhl air conditioners will soon be controlled by your smartphone

Get ready to start your summer with the FriedrichLink Wi-Fi Adapter for Kuhl air conditioners, a dongle that allows for remote iOS control.

Googling how to commit murder before killing someone is the easiest way to get arrested

Social media activities in our daily lives come almost instinctively, but before using it to a commit a crime, this Florida couple should have done a better job remembering to cover their tracks.

Rip Cord puts an end to package-opening struggles

Stop fumbling to open packages and just tear it open with one little tug thanks to the Rip Cord packaging tape.

You could be the next hologram to dance at Usher’s upcoming concert

So you think you can dance... digitally? Attend Usher's concert live stream and you might be made into a hologram on stage -- Tupac style.
hands on with grove wool felt ipad sleeve

Hands on with Grove Wool Felt iPad Sleeve

For a warm and classic iPad cover to match your sensible fashion style, we share our first impressions with the Grove Wool Felt iPad Sleeve.

Starbucks will donate $1 to fight AIDS for every Foursquare check-in

Partnering with (RED) global AIDS fund, Starbucks will donate $1 for each Foursquare check-in between June 1 and 10, 2012.

Why isn’t this adjustable ironing board a real product yet?

When it comes to ironing, all we want is get the job done as soon as possible before someone gets burnt. E-Board will save you that time.

This perfect ice cream scoop will make you melt

Scoop yourself the perfect frozen treat without scraping at the surface, thanks to the perfected Serrated Ice Cream Scoop.
Flashed Face Distortion Effect illusion

Only the Flashed Face Distortion illusion can make celebrities look hideous

The Flashed Face Distortion Effect is an optical illusion that can turn portraits of people into horrifying photos by forcing our eyes to compare facial features.

MIT’s new food packaging coating ends violent ketchup bottle shaking

Researchers at MIT have developed LiquiGlide, a new surface that will add lubrication to containers to make thicker food substances flow out easily.

Mark Zuckerberg’s ‘married’ status update breaks 1 million Facebook Likes record

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg tied the knot over the weekend, and his Timeline status update is already breaking Like records with more than one million overall responses.

Pulpop MP3 speaker looks like a Dyson fan meets toilet paper roll

Made from recycled paper, the Pulpop MP3 speaker is a biodegradable system that delivers quality sound from its odd doughnut design.

Insect-repelling fashion collection aims to fight malaria in style

Two Cornell fashion design students have developed fabric embedded with insecticide to protect against mosquitoes and other pesky bugs.

T-Mobile announces 900 additional job losses with more layoffs and outsourcing to come

T-Mobile has introduced a company restructuring plan that would eliminate at least 900 jobs from its United States locations.