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Nerve Stimulation May Help You Lose Weight


Tiny amounts of electricity in order to stimulate the nerves might be a way to lose weight, researchers say.

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CPR Pad Makes Resuscitation Easier


Designer Ryan Helps has come up with a CPR resuscitation pad that gives a person feedback when they are performing CPR correctly.

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New iPhone's Mobile Me


On July 11th, the New iPhone will come out, courtesy of Apple and AT&T. The question is, can the new iPhone help you hack your life and make things easier for you?

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CheckTap: Energy Saving Gadget Lowers Your Summer Bill


An innovative automatic energy saving tool has been designed to reduce the use of electricity that is wasted when electronic devices (ex. computers) are turned on, but not in use. The invention is called the CheckTap. It won the Grand Prix in the 36th International Exhibition Of Invention in Geneva.

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Gettin' Widggy With the Chumby


Who says you are too old to play with toys? It's soft, it's small, it's cute and it's socially acceptable to play with by those over the age of 19. I introduce to you, the Chumby .

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Wonder No More: Watch How-to Videos on WonderHowTo.com


If you're looking for a how-to video on ... just about anything, you might find it on WonderHowTo.com, a community search engine that indexes over 130,000 instructional videos.

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PC911 Converts Old into Useful and Saves Green


Isn't it wonderful when a company, especially a small one with limited financial resources does what it can to limit its environmental impact? That's what Chad and his family is doing. Chad is taking steps to turn his small business, PC911, into a green one little by little.

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Forgetful? Create Virtual Sticky Notes on Postica


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Short-term memory not what it used to be? Post a sticky note on Postica. Plus, you can attach files and share with friends or family. It's easy. And free.

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Cosplayers Come Together at 'Cure', Now in English


Japanese Cosplay Goes Global as 'Cure' Expands in English

Will cosplay (costume play) conquer the Earth? Japan's biggest community site for cosplayers, "Cure", has grown to a very respectable 300,000 registered users. With English localization now in effect, the number of Cure users who are not Japanese (already 10%) is expected to grow substantially.

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Great Video Games that Educate


Although there are video games that educate children in every age category, people don't always realize it. While some games have little educational value, like the infamous crime series Grand Theft Auto and the best-selling Halo series, many other games do help children learn. Whether they are throwing kids into the past to learn about the vicious Genghis Khan, handing them the reigns to a city to learn about handling money and budgets, or helping a child discover a new place in the world, video games can be a huge help in educating children today.

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iPhone 3G - Is it Worth the Upgrade?


Apple's CEO Steve Jobs announced the arrival of the iPhone 3G at yesterday's keynote address of WWDC '08. Do the new features translate into an automatic upgrade for current iPhone users? Read on for more details and you decide!

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Toyota's Night View Identifies Pedestrians


Nightime driving is an area that can always be improved upon. We now have headlights that turn with the steering wheel to essentially "see" around corners and detectors on the front of our cars that will warn the driver of something in the road ahead. Toyota took that a step farther by putting together a system that can recognise humans and feed the information straight to the dash.

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Japan to Ban Spam E-mail. Seriously


It's the Law: Japanese Government Bans Spam E-mail

Spam - junk e-mail, not the canned mystery meat - has been effectively banned by the government of Japan. Wishful thinking, or a positive step in the elimination of one of life's greatest annoyances?

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The Traveling Notebook Barbecue Grill: Great For Camping!


And here you have it! Among hot finds this Memorial Day weekend, the Brits have beat the U.S. again in barbecue originality. This time it's the simple, but ingenious, notebook barbecue grill, one that would be terrific for camping or picnics!

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Dell’s New Environmentally Friendly PC


Dell has gone a step further this year and created a green computer unlike any other Dell has ever had.

This year at the Fortune Brainstorm Green Conference, Dell CEO Michael Dell introduced Dell's new green PC. The new green PC is a bamboo-coated computer filled with recycled materials (ex. recycled plastics such as: milk jugs, laundry detergent bottles). The Bamboo-computer uses 70% less energy than the average computer and is 81 percent smaller than the standard desktop. The size makes it easier, less costly and more eco-friendly to ship.

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Twitter Reporting On The China Earthquake


Forget about TV and radio, the best source of breaking news on the deadly earthquake may have been Twitter.

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Exciting Emergency Exit Logo USB Hub from Evergreen


Exciting Emergency Exit Logo USB Hub from Evergreen

Evergreen's Emergency Exit Logo USB Hub offers 4 ports to satisfy all your USB connectivity needs - incoming, outgoing or on the run! Plus, it's green. Really green.

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Vye Mini-v S41... Very Little Laptop with Very Big Features


Vye Mini-v S41 Laptop Computer With Super Multi DVD Drive

Want to make a MacBook Air owner jealous? Just plunk the new Vye Mini-v S41 laptop on your, er, laptop. Then open the Super Multi DVD Drive and listen for the audible gasp...

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ZensTech ZTc-10 Wristwatch Cell Phone


Dislike the idea or fit of a standard bluetooth handsfree ear piece? Or do you simply like to make a statement? Then consider the ZTc-10 Wristwatch Cellular Phone for all your handsfree needs!

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Handsfree Bluetooth Flying Saucer Device


Why settle for the typical bluetooth handsfree device for your cell phone? Instead, make a statement with the Handsfree Bluetooth Flying Saucer!

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