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Furniture

Zero-Gee Computing Recliner Proves Our Fat Future is Now

Posted by John Mahoney at 4:20 AM on July 22, 2008

Everyone saw Wall-E, right? And how the luxury cruisers of the future glide around in floating touch-screen-equipped easy chairs? Then the Zero-Gee gaming/blogging "workstation" should look mighty familiar. Its ergonomic, reclining frame is designed to ensure your arse is free from the forces of gravity as you type, type, type yourself into oblivion. There's even a caddy for your liquified cupcakes-in-a-cup, and you're also positioned nicely for a root canal or any other minor surgeries here as well, which you'll need soon enough. [Product Page via Born Rich]


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Gadgets

Boom Arm Starbase Workstation: Because Laptops are Too Heavy For Nerds

Posted by Sean Fallon at 8:20 AM on June 27, 2008

The Boom Arm Starbase Workstation--now there is a product aimed squarely at nerds. It combines computing and extreme laziness with a little "Starbase" sci-fi flavour thrown in. I mean, you could use a product like the LapDawg--but that would require actually lifting the laptop now and then. The swing arm action on the Starbase will come in quite handy after all of your muscles have atrophied. You can even get a cup holder, Flatscreen VESA LCD mount, and a height adjustment suitable for expanding waistlines. Not bad for around US$300. [Product Page via Boing Boing Gadgets]


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Regulars

Gadgets That Help You Slack Off at Work When the Boss Isn't Looking

Posted by Sean Fallon at 6:00 AM on May 10, 2008

Did you get stuck with weekend duty at work? Are you just plain bored at your job? Sitting in an office all day may not be the most exciting way to spend your time, but that does not mean that you can't make the most of it. And when I say "most of it" I am definitely not referring to increasing your productivity—the following gadgets will destroy any chance of that. However, they will certainly help keep you entertained until quittin' time—especially on a Friday afternoon.


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Design

I-Shovel: The Autonomous Snow Shovelling Robot

Posted by Sean Fallon at 6:00 AM on April 29, 2008

If growing up in upstate New York has taught me anything, it's that shovelling snow really, really sucks. The I-Shovel is a new device that promises to automate this task—much like the Roomba and the Husqvarna lawnmower have done for other annoying chores. According to the project website, the I-Shovel can automatically detect snow accumulation and clear the driveway when it deems that the snowfall is significant enough to be cleared.


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Gadgets

10 Lazy Gadgets To Help You Automate Your Weekend

Posted by Sean Fallon at 6:00 AM on April 19, 2008

The end of the week is nigh. You have worked hard and now it's time to relax. That is the spirit behind the new "Thank Giz It's Friday" roundup. This week it is all about gadgets that will help you breeze through the weekend with as little physical effort as possible—a guide to the ultimate in laziness. The way I see it, why should you do things half-assed when you can do things no-assed? Let us show you the way.


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