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If you’re sick of hunching over too far to stare at your laptop or you’re just in need of a little boost to your lap, working area, then this is the invention you’ve been looking for.

The Airboard by Ki-Seung Lee is a pump-action laptop surface that allows you to pump up the board to give your the perfect working angle. It’s not only limited to a laptop, but you can use it as a writing surface, reading or a delightful place to rest your hands.

And I think that I’m going to have to agree with the guys down at Yanko Design on their little tip. Please be careful when making an “adjustment” with the built-in pump. Especially near schools and playgrounds. Just a suggestion.

Source: Yanko Design

Did you know that 60 lives a year could be saved if they just stayed out of the way of those fast moving machines we like to call “cars?”

Well, that’s according to one Dutch study, and it’s not known if the study is only taking into account the region or world or city block, but the point being, people are getting run over.

Now Dutch cyclists are lobbying for automakers to put inflatable airbags on the hood of cars, or exterior airbags, to cut back the number of deaths and cut into the reported 1,500 bicycle/car related injuries every year. One company has already taken a step in the direction. Sweden’s Autoliv has begun to put inflatable bags on their cars that inflates from the bottom of the windscreen.

I think that this is great idea, I’m all for improving safety on the roads. But for some reason I also seeing this as becoming a slight hassle. For instance, the next time I hit a shopping cart, all havoc is gonna break loose, turning my car into a giant pillow. Or the next time I hit a cyclist. Same thing. They both have wheels.

Source: Autoblog

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It’s amazing to me what people will pay money for and what they won’t?

For instance, you’ve all seen the little girl scouts or school children standing outside your local grocery store trying to sell you a box of cookies or a candy bar for buck. And usually that dollar or how ever much you donate, goes towards something meaningful. Like research for cancer, books for students, mole removal. Whatever. It does something.

Now, most people just walk on by and never donate a thing.

But now when it comes to a $300,000 watch that doesn’t tell time, they sell like hot cakes.

Well, that’s not entirely true. It can tell you whether the sun is up or down. A great device if you don’t know when to go to bed or wake up in the morning. Something corpses deal with every day. And when this watch was put up for sell, they sold out within 48 hours. Now whether or not the people who bought the watches know how long 48 hours was when it passed by, beats me.

I can’t stop banging my head on my keyboard thinking about this. I can’t make any logic of it.

I don’t know. If anyone needs me, I’ll be dropping $200,000 on a telephone that doesn’t dial out or receive calls. But it’s OK. It comes with a phone number to let me know I’m in touch with the world in some form another.

Source: Gizmodo

I watch a lot of movies.

A lot of movies that involve some scientist who thinks that by creating a robot, it will help mankind in one way or another. They think that for some reason by creating these robots, they will benefit the society and everyone (and robot) will live happily ever after. But that’s not what happens now, is it? There is always an uprising, a revolution and eventual takeover by these robots. If you don’t believe me, watch iRobot.

Well, those pesky scientists are up to it again, as a group down at the MIT robotics department have come up with the Nexi Bot. This creepy little MDS robot is set up on a some wheel base contraption, and is equipped with arms and hands. What makes this even more creepy, is the robot can convey a wide range of emotions on it’s face.

But this isn’t the end.

Next up, they want the Nexi robots to be able to participate in Socially Situated Robot Learning, which allows the Nexi to observe and interact with humans and figure out how to best integrate with them.

Great. Robots that will be able to think for themselves. IS ANYONE ELSE SEEING THIS!? I’m telling you. Someone has to put an end to this quick.

You just wait. Once it’s head starts spinning and he starts biting your ankles, you’ll be upset that you didn’t listen to me.

And when you finally come to your senses, I’ll be laughing at you from atop the table, yelling “I told you so.” Suckers.

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Source: Engadget via Fresh Creation

Looking to shine brighter than your other coworkers? Then throw away your conventional desk lamp in exchange for one of these USB Neon signs.

Yeah, they are a bit nerdy and there really isn’t any other reason to own one of these except for your own enjoyment, but whatever. This neon light comes in three different designs: the “@” symbol, “smiley” and “bar” designs, and they run for only $20 from Gadgets.dk. And instead of plugging this thing into an outlet, you just plug it into a USB slot in your computer or laptop and now you’re mobile.

If you’re a regular at your local tavern, having this sign will help you feel more at home. It’ll be your bar away from home. Why? Because the sign says so.

If you’re more of the traditional type, to check out our desk lamps, click here.

Source: GeekAlerts

Are you the type of person who likes to march around barefoot, but hate getting your feet dirty.

Well, even if you’re too lazy to put some slippers on or clean your floors, these new little disposable soles are just for you.

These Disposable Shoes by Jun-Soo Choi are made with premade stickies and come in a ready to step on container. So all you do is step on one and away you go. These things are not only good for hygiene, but they also protect your feet from whatever danger might be on your kitchen floor.

Here’s another idea. If you’re worried about keeping your feet clean, how about taping some Swiffers to your feet and popping on a little Footloose by Kenny Loggins and make like Kevin Bacon and scrub them floors!

I’m just throwing that out there.

To check out disposable slippers on Smarter.com, click here.

Source: Yanko Design

If you’ve run out of gift ideas to give this Christmas, then look no further than to have Bill Gates help you spread the holiday cheer.

What better way to bring a smile to a loved one’s face than a snowglobe of Microsoft CEO Bill Gates swimming in money! And there are two different models to choose from.

So when you’re sitting at the fireplace counting your pennies to pay the bills, just look at ol’ Bill swimming in his money and you’ll just be thankful that there is someone out there who is rich.

Not really, but these globes are a bit funny.

Check them out here at JoyofTech.com.

Today’s generation never experienced the original Nintendo, so to them, it is ancient and an instant classic.

So this Nintendo Controller Backpack would be a fun gift to someone who is into vintage items or anyone else who was a fan of the console from the 80s. Heck, it’s fun for any kid too!

Click here to see it on Smarter.com.

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Looking for a gift that is good for anyone?

The TwistTogether Lamp is a perfect gift for everyone of all ages. They look fun and you can build your own design to personalize your room. You just attach them together like building blocks and change it up a bit with all the different colors.

I can see myself trying to see how many I could attach together, circling them around my room until it starting raining blocks on my head when I’m passed out.

But at $109 for a set of four, this hobby might become a bit expensive.

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Source: OhGizmo! via Glide

Picture this.

You’re perched high above your staircase overlooking your living room. You stare down the barrel of your Nerf N-Strike Longshot CS-6 rifle when you see little Tommy walking to the sofa to watch his afternoon cartoons and…BAM!

You nail him in the back of the head with a Nerf dart and you run off into the darkness.

Well, just your room and then you’re grounded because you were told not to fire darts in the house.

This new Nerf rifle is the perfect gift for any child who can’t wait to grow up and join the Army. Or for the Uncle who’s had a few too many Christmas morning.

To see the Nerf N-Strike Longshot CS-6 rifle on Smarter.com, click here.