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Sap Cap offers self defense at the drop of a hat

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After finally figuring out what “sap” and “blackjack” mean — they’re used interchangeably to describe a police baton — this Sap Cap is a bit scary in its simplicity but might make for a good always-with-you self defense tool.

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Submersible ROV

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If you want to go under the sea, this Parallax Submersible ROV project by Richard will allow you to go where most electronics don’t want to go. With a goal of looking at the bottom of a lake in Michigan and watching some fish I think this project will do very well.

DIY: Brick pizza oven for under $50

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Since the dawn of time, the quest for perfect homemade pizza has broken many a soul. Can roughly $50 worth of materials and a DIY brick oven-like housing change all that? I honestly don’t know.

Rumor: Cheaper Macs soon

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Filed under: Apple Corporate, Hardware, RumorsThere's a thin rumor at AppleInsider suggesting that Apple will introduce less expensive MacBooks and iMacs this spring.

Rumor: Cheaper Macs soon

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Filed under: Apple Corporate, Hardware, RumorsThere's a thin rumor at AppleInsider suggesting that Apple will introduce less expensive MacBooks and iMacs this spring.

A new MP3 player aims to help bicyclists

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Section: Audio, Portable Audio, Speakers, Gadgets / Other, Transportation If you enjoy going on long bike rides, then you probably bring your iPod or MP3 player along for the ride. The problem with that is the headphones could get tangled up and that could become dangerous. Until now,...

Despite tough economy, Google hires 200 goats

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Google is going super low-tech around its Mountain View, California headquarters, casting aside the modern conveniences of gas-powered lawn mowers for the environmentally-friendly and fascinating world of goat rentals.

Asus Eee 1008HA Super Thin Netbook

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The Asus Eee PC Seashell a.k.a. Eee 1008HA netbook is now official. Equipped with a 10-inch LED-backlit WSVGA display (1024×600 pixels), ergonomically designed keyboard, intelligent energy management system and an intuitive multi-touch touch-pad, the Eee PC Seashell aims to provide users with the...

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Postcards from the EDGE network

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Filed under: Software, Odds and ends, Freeware, iPhone, App Store, First Look, App Review Two new apps both provide the same service to iPhone users -- sending postcards to U.S. addresses from your iPhone.

Postcards from the EDGE network

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Filed under: Software, Odds and ends, Freeware, iPhone, App Store, First Look, App Review Two new apps both provide the same service to iPhone users -- sending postcards to U.S. addresses from your iPhone.

Swine flu? There’s an app for that

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Filed under: Software, iPhone, App Store, iPod touchThe folks at IntuApps have responded to the Swine Flu pandemic in the way that only a developer could: By building an app!The forthcoming Swine Flu Tracker for iPhone and iPod touch (it's pending App Store approval as of this writing) will do 3...

Swine flu? There’s an app for that

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Filed under: Software, iPhone, App Store, iPod touchThe folks at IntuApps have responded to the Swine Flu pandemic in the way that only a developer could: By building an app!The forthcoming Swine Flu Tracker for iPhone and iPod touch (it's pending App Store approval as of this writing) will do 3...

Philippe Starck Zikmu Parrot Speakers

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Designer Philippe Starck and Parrot have collaborated to release a home sound system designed specifically for iPod, iPhone and other digital audio sources. Dubbed as the Zikmu, this speaker system features a pair of 2.5-foot tall black columns each reminiscent of the business-end of a trumpet.

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A pretty darned good trick

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Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touch, App ReviewWhen I was a kid growing up in Missouri I used to spend a lot of Saturday afternoons at the magic store. I'd ask to see one trick after another, and after awhile I got a dandy magic show.

CrunchDeals: iPod car dock with remote for $13

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Here’s an inexpensive iPod car kit from Meritline. Normally almost $20, it’s being sold at $12.99 with free shipping. The “6-in-1 Car Kit w/Remote Control for iPod” features an LED display for FM channel selection, cigarette lighter power plug, and remote control.

iTunes Connect now lets developers see crash reports

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Filed under: Developer, iPhone, App Store, iPod touch Apple has offered developers a glimpse as crash reporting since the iPhone 2.0 firmware was released, however, it was a kludge to get users to email you the crash reports from their ~/Library/Logs/CrashReporter/MobileDevice directory.

Motorola Clutch i465

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Motorola Clutch i465, a ruggedized qwerty keyboarded cell phone is revealed by the company. Comes in a ruggedized chassis, Motorola Clutch i465 could survive from solar radiation, vibration, shock and dust.

Motorola Clutch i465

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Motorola Clutch i465, a ruggedized qwerty keyboarded cell phone is revealed by the company. Comes in a ruggedized chassis, Motorola Clutch i465 could survive from solar radiation, vibration, shock and dust.

Oh no! Laptop Hunter ads return

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Filed under: Analysis / Opinion, Cult of MacMicrosoft keeps trying, and trying, and trying. The new Laptop Hunter ad [YouTube link] features Sheila, who wants to do some video editing. She has $2000US to spend. Sounds like a natural for a MacBook Pro, eh? Nope. She settles for an HP HDX 16t.

Downloads ahoy: EA Sports looking to move away from physical media releases

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Services like Steam and Good Old Games are so darn convenient. I recently switched out the hard drive in my MacBook, and gave the Windows partition enough room to instal a handful of games on. (On there now: Half-Life, KOTOR, and Fallout.)

DIY Subwoofer Project Build

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This DIY Subwoofer Project Build shows that it is truly possible to make a sub that looks (and probably performs) better than lots of the stuff you would find in your local electronics shop. The use of leather and high gloss plastic panels really add to the high end finished look of the speaker.

CrunchDeals: Native Instruments Battery for $99

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Battery from Native Instruments is a great piece of software. It’s a software sampler for drums and percussion with more than 12 GB of samples. Now you can get it for $99 and that’s like 57% off the original price. What are you waiting for? Get it from audioMIDI today.

5 tools firefighters use in extremely hot conditions

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What do firefighters do to stave off heat? To find out, I visited a fire station in San Francisco to check out what kind of tech and gadgetry they use while on duty. 1.

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Springs for hot, wet dipping

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I went to Japan last November and planned to hit up the country's collection of ancient hot spring baths. I brought along this "Hidden Hot Springs" guide, but never used it. Total bummer. That's why I'm vowing to hit up a stateside spring sooner than later*.

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Xbox set to get Wii-like with motion control

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Well, not exactly Wii-like. If a leaked image is to be believed, Microsoft has a new motion controlling system in the works to compete against what the Nintendo Wii is offering. However, this isn’t set up like the Wii in that you can wave around a remote and the sensor will pick up the motion.

Motorola Clutch i465 detailed

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If you’re in the market for a new push-to-talk handset, then you’ll be pleased to hear that Motorola gave up some details about their Clutch i465 today. Though we first heard about it in February, we’re just now getting a good look at it. This phone is tough.

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