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Bang & Olufsen's alarm clock flute

Juniper Foo | Jul 17, 2009

It's a flute, it's a radio, it's Harry Potter's wand. Actually, the BeoTime is a clock/remote/alarm that looks good enough to eat. (Credit: Bang & Olufsen)

When is an alarm clock not an alarm clock? When it's by Danish audiophile house Bang & Olufsen. Just as with the Serenata phone, which defied convention (and possibly scared off a good number of potential mobile phone customers), the hypyerstylized BeoTime and had my acquisitive side emerging. If I were a crow with a looting eye for shiny baubles, this would certainly catch my eye.
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Geeky pencil eraser

John Chan | Jul 16, 2009

(Credit: Art Lebedev Studio)

If you are a geek and still make use of pencils, then we have the eraser for you. The Deletus was designed by Art Lebedev Studio and is huge, about the size of an adult hand. It's expensive though, about US$15. While obviously inspired by a Mac keyboard, don't worry as it doesn't require you to press and hold Fn to erase forward.

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Snack machine of the 21st century

Damian Koh | Jul 16, 2009

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If you're wondering what it's like to walk up to a vending machine and grab yourself a quick snack in the 21st century, let's just say your experience won't be radically different. But if Samsung and Kraft have their way, we could see eye-popping 46-inch touchscreens replacing plastic see-through panels in the future.

Instead of punching a combination of letters and numbers on a physical keypad on the machine, you simply tap on the screen to get to your desired calorie reduced snack.

Nutritional information is literally a finger touch away, although we suspect most people would conveniently ignore that. There's also a flip screen option for the vertically challenged, so the products at the top will switch places with those at the bottom.
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New Nike+ SportBand announced

John Chan | Jul 15, 2009

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Nike has announced the second-generation Nike+ SportBand. First unveiled last year, the SportBand is a watch-like device that connects to a sensor so the user can monitor running stats such as distance and speed. The original was recalled late last year by the company after complaints of display failure. This new model will feature a new screen with a welded seal to improve water resistance.

New colors have also been added and the model's two-tone wristbands now come in gray-pink, gray-yellow or black-red. It goes on sale for US$59 in the US today and will be available in Asia Pacific from August 15.

The Nike+ system was initially launched in collaboration with Apple and required an iPod, but the SportBand made it possible for runners who prefer not to carry a music player around to get onboard. Users also get access to an online Nike+ account which provides services such as record runs, track progress and even set goals to hit. Statistics from the SportBand can be uploaded via a PC using a built-in USB connector.

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SmartSwipe: Ensuring a safe online shopping experience

Dong Ngo | Jul 15, 2009

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One of the most dangerous things about shopping online is the fact that you have to enter your credit card information. This is when malicious software like Keylogger can steal your private data without you even knowing it.

Even if your computer is safe, entering all that info can be tedious. Luckily, there's now a way to eliminate the hassle of payment entry and ensure the safety of your computer, too.

The catch is, it costs US$99.95.

The solution is SmartSwipe from NetSecure Technologies. SmartSwipe is a USB credit card reader that you connect to your computer via USB port. It allows you to actually swipe your credit card when an online retailer requires payment information, just the way you would at a store.
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