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Phones
Dialled Down Tamara Hope Palm Pre Ads Still Unsettling, Creepy
2:00AM Jack Loftus | I really dunno about these. Even without Tamara Hope speaking directly into the camera, those looks are still creepy and ineffective. Seems the ad team still isn’t getting the message. More »
Peripherals
The Most NSFW Speakers You Have Ever Seen, Guaranteed
12:27AM Adam Frucci | These Body Speakers, designed by Bob Turek, are the perfect addition to any complete creepbag’s home theatre setup. If you’re looking to scare away any and all women and even make dudes uncomfortable, look no further (pic below the fold) More »
Cameras
Tibetan Monk Skull Pinhole Camera Probably Takes Afterworld Snaps (NSFW gallery)
4:00AM Jesus Diaz | This is Yama, a pinhole camera made of silver, gold, mercury, gem stones and a Tibetan monk skull blessed by a Lama. Even if I had the $US5,000 that it costs, I won’t buy it. More »
Software
The Military Wants Virtual Parents For Children of Deployed Soldiers
8:40AM Sean Fallon | You would think that a webcam would be sufficient, but basic teleconferencing solutions to the problem of deployed mums and dads is not enough for the military. They want to go virtual. More »
Gadgets
3D Darth Vader Wall Clock Springs into Action When the Lights Go Out
5:40AM Sean Fallon | Just when you think that every possible opportunity for Star Wars merchandising has been explored, the folks at England’s Wesco Limited come up with this 3D Vader helmet clock. Sure, clocks have been done before, but this particular version features glowing red eyes and a breathing sound effect that kicks in when the lights go out. It’s kind of like having a perverted demon lurking around in the darkness while you sleep. Now, that is $US35 well spent! [Star Wars Shop via GeekAlerts] More »
Phones
LA Train Victim Makes 35 Phone Calls From Beyond the Grave
2:45AM Sean Fallon | If you haven’t been creeped out yet today, this crazy morbid story from the scene of the recent Metrolink train disaster should do the trick. Apparently, family members of passenger Chuck Peck received 35 calls from his mobile phone throughout the night of the crash. There was nothing but static on the other end of the line, but Peck’s fiancee used these opportunities to shout encouraging messages into the phone like “hang in there baby. We’re gonna get you out. You’re gonna be okay.” The authorities managed to trace one of the calls which lead them to the first train and eventually to his body. Unfortunately, Peck died on impact. More »
Press
Verizon Restores Voicemail of Man’s Deceased Wife in a Story That is Touchingly Creepy
9:40AM Sean Fallon | In what has to be the saddest phone-related story ever, an 80-year-old man spent a part of every day listening to a voicemail recording of his deceased wife saying her name, “Catherine Whiting.” Ever since her death in 2005, listening to the recording offered the man a small amount of comfort. However, when his service was upgraded earlier this year, the message was lost. More »
Gadgets
Eyelid Stickers Let You Sleep at Work if Your Coworkers are Blind Idiots
7:00AM Adam Frucci | So you want to sleep at work. I can’t say that’s the brightest idea in the world, but who am I to judge? Let me help you out: if you want to sleep at your desk and also look really, really creepy while awake, all you need to do is buy some of these eye stickers. Slap ‘em on your closed eyelids, learn to sleep sitting up, and you’ll be sure to fool everyone who walks by your desk. There is absolutely no way for this plan to fail… trust me. [Bits and Pieces via Neatorama] More »
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