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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Gadgets

PowerZoa Would Be Great To Remotely Turn Off Your Stove

9:19AM Sean Fallon | Why? Because you could use the device to remotely cut power to any gadget that is plugged in to an outlet. More »
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Peripherals

Rotating Outlet Solves The International Outlet Smorgasbord

5:20AM Adam Frucci | We know that every country has its own plug, and that isn’t going to change anytime soon. But this spinning outlet is a pretty elegant solution to that problem. More »
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Friday, October 30, 2009
Gadgets

Why Every Country Has A Different F#$%ing Plug

3:20AM John Herrman | OK, maybe not every country, but with at least 12 different sockets in widespread use it sure as hell feels like it to anyone who’s ever travelled. So why in the world, literally, are there so many? Funny story! More »
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Gadgets

Swivel Sockets: 90 Degree Rotating Outlets Help Conserve Space

4:40AM Sean Fallon | Traditional power strips are not the most ideal way to conserve space and keep things orderly. This Swivel Socket design tries to overcome that problem with six outlets that can rotate 90 degrees. More »
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Friday, October 31, 2008
Gadgets

Finger Socket Set: Tight Bolts and Compound Fractures

2:30AM Sean Fallon | I hope you guys drink your milk because strong bones are essential if you want to use this 21-piece finger socket set. Outside of the potential for compound fractures, this idea is actually quite ingenious. The concept has probably been around for a while in various forms, but for any tinkerer that gets frustrated with manoeuvring tools into tight spaces, having a socket attached to your finger could prove invaluable—although it seems like you would never have proper leverage. Available for $US20. [Whatever Works via Boing Boing Gadgets] More »
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