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Oakley sunglasses can play MP3

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 04:34:12 GMT

Split THUMP is the 2nd generation of Oakley sunglasses with MP3 player. The new Oakley design features removable headphones and buttons which are cleverly integrated into the Oakley "O" logo. I guess if you are an Oakley fan you'd appreciate the additional MP3 functionality, I've never been into their style, so can't judge objectively. It's impressive that they do innovate in this space, but it's ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Sprint's Blackberry comes with a private island

Sun, 28 Oct 2007 18:53:03 GMT

For $10.5 million only you can get the 880 Blackberry World Edition cell phone and your private island. That's the latest deal Sprint offers to their customers, or mostly billionaires. If you wonder why would a mobile company sell islands, the answer is they actually don't. But if you've got this money they will put you in contact with someone that actually will. For the rest of us - you can get... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Coming soon: cell phones on a plane

Sat, 20 Oct 2007 19:36:05 GMT

I'm sure you all have been waiting for that! It doesn't make much sense how with all the modern technology we still are not allowed to talk on a plane! There is a new technology plan In Europe, that's waiting to be approved, which permits mobile calls without risk of interference with aircraft systems. The service would allow calls to be made when a plane is more than 3,000 metres high. I do like ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Battle-Rig Pro: not your typical cubicle

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 21:26:33 GMT

In case you are really bored in your gray cube and looking for something more exciting to spice up your work station - Battle-Rig might be exactly what you need. Designed as unusual round shaped station and equipped with bold red color it will make you feel like on a spaceship riding to your next target. In addition, it also seems to be pretty functional.
"The multifunctional computer furniture ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Switch the side of your mouse-pad, get more power for your brain.

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 20:36:50 GMT

Research suggest everyone leave their comfort zone and try to develop the other side of the brain, the one they rarely use. the way of doing that might be simpler than you think - just "by switching the side of your mouse-pad you will force yourself to use your non-dominant hand. This, in turn, will stimulate the neural connections between the right and left hemispheres on your brain. Scientific r... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Aerogel is about to change the world

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 01:57:41 GMT

If you haven't heard of Aerogel till now, here is the recap - it's about to change our world and make humans more resistant to the natural challenges such as cold. "Aerogel is nicknamed “frozen smoke” and is made by extracting water from a silica gel, then replacing it with gas such as carbon dioxide. The result is a substance that is capable of insulating against extreme temperatures and of absor... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Fall 2007 on TV

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 05:19:11 GMT

MetaCritic (http://www.metacritic.com/) made the life easier for us and put together a full list of all upcoming shows with premiers by date, for new shows, as well as the returning. check it out here http://www.metacritic.com/tv/seasons/2007fall/bydate.shtml

I'm personally waiting for Chuck (NBC), Cops (FOX), Prison Break (FOX), Survivor: China (!!) on CBS, and of course Heroes (NBC)

There ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Galactic Suite: The first hotel in the space

Tue, 21 Aug 2007 00:29:20 GMT

If Hawaiian vacation is too obvious for you and safari trip is old news, you might need to leave the planet and try the space vacation.

Although it sounds too far from our reality, it's not at all. starting 2012 a new company called Galactic Suite will be offering hotel reservations in the space.

The vacation will include 18 weeks’ preparation on a Caribbean island, the journey into space... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Drink-proof cars: there is hope for Lindsay Lohan

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 03:10:22 GMT

The new cars Nissan is working on simply won't let the driver start the engine if he doesn't pass the system test. This test includes odor sensors that monitor breath, detectors which analyze perspiration of the palms, and a camera that checks alertness by eye scan. This will supposedly reduce the number of fatal accidents on the road. it sounds very promising, especially since the subject is comi... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]