5 Gadgets That Do Without (no. 3 in a series)
September 1st, 2005What don't you need? Besides more useless gadgets, that is. Here's a list of five cool gadgets that can do without and still aren't missing a thing.
Stapleless StaplerSome of us still use paper these days. But staples? Come on, Neanderthal, these stapleless staplers cost less than seven bucks.
Battery-free Six Device Remote ControlShake shake shake. Shake shake shake. Shake your remote control, you lazy bum. Is this a new exercise fad? Not yet. But instead of getting off your bum to find some fresh batteries, you can just give this remote a good shake and keep on clicking.
Toothpaste-free Solar ToothbrushI gotta say, I'm not yet a believer. But the dirty hippy that lives deep inside of me wants it to work. These toothbrushes claim to use positive ions instead of fluoride to clean your teeth. Who knows, maybe it's a secret that Crest is conspiring to hide from us all. Or perhaps it's another evil scheme of the dreaded Cavity Creeps.
Solar Powered LED LightYes, you'll still be stuck in the dark when the sun is down and you're outta juice. (That's why you should always have a battery-free kinetic flashlight for backup.) But you can recharge this little keychain in the sun, which beats trying to replace some obscure watch battery.
Ambient Orb for Text-free InformationWho needs text and numbers to watch stock indices, the weather, or your IM buddy list? This orb doesn't even require a computer or internet connection to deliver information using subtle variations of color and light -- which are much easier to understand when you're totally wasted.
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I am writing about technology. You know, embryos with lasers in their navals
and oversized killer robots. Horrible impending doom and the like. Oh and
neat gadgets. Yeah, for sure.
Check out my personal experience with the ambient orb at www.ambientorb.co.uk