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I stumbled upon this unique Tombstone USB Flash Drive and thought it would contribute to my collection of what I call technology for the dead. Carved from basswood, it has 4GB of memory and is finished with acrylic paint and polyurethane.

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Selling for $10 at Etsy, is this miniature toaster toast ring measuring 3/4 of an inch long, 5/8 of an inch wide and 5/8 of an inch tall. It has a tiny metal toaster, an adjustable silver plated ring and a clay toast for it to look real. So all you…

You’ve to credit the brainchild at Takara & Hasbro for coming up with these wonderful transforming transformer cassette tapes. Available over at J-list for $45, the set features four Decepticons which include Laserbeak (Condor), Overkill, Rumble…

Losing a beer can or two at the beginning of the month, when your salary statement is on a high, doesn’t bother you as much as it does towards the end. In your days of misery, if I may say so, you would want a Beer Pager for that extra bit of tipsy.

The Multipot designed by Dante Donegani and Giovanni Lauda is a neat multi-gadget charger that also doubles as a lamp. Neat because it reveals five power outlets beneath the lid where gadgets can be hidden unlike most multi-gadget chargers that are…

Finding hard to crack through your boss’ good books, with efforts not getting the desired recognition? Don’t worry, you have your personal self and a gadget that will always appreciate whatever you do. Dubbed “Applause Machine,” this gadget…

Here comes a special mouse pad for those who like spending their time using Twitter or Facebook. These Twitter and Facebook mouse pads from Maninos studio are specifically designed to provide a precise and consistent glide. Both feature a large…

Okay, I’ve this soft corner for anything Steampunk-ish, but that doesn’t mean this anything costs anything. I mean, who on earth would go in for a Steampunk USB flash drive with 4 GB of memory, made from brass and copper and still costs an…

Pour lighting is an endearing looking lamp by Evan Baily. The lamp is made to look as if the water is pouring out of the gallon’s spout. For this, he first sawed off the tip of the watering can, then threaded the fiber optic cords through the…