The Razor that Oprah Uses to Shave her Legs

Ok, I don’t know if this is really the razor that Oprah uses, but if I had eleventy trillion dollars like she does, I might just buy one. The Zafirro Iridium razor has a handle that is made from very rare 99.95% pure iridium, which is the strongest and densest metal on the planet. Hexagonal [...]

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Editorial: How FAA-certified gadgets could improve air travel and eliminate the Terrible 10,000 Feet

If you're reading this now and have experienced the wonders of modern air travel then you have surely suffered through what I call the "Terrible 10,000 Feet." This is the period between the clunk of the cabin door closing and the bong of the cabin indicator, the chime signifying arrival of the magic altitude where "approved electronic devices" can then be used again. The first half of the worst part of the flight is then over -- the latter half to commence as soon as the plane dips again below that gadget ceiling.

This is the loudest part of the flight -- engines throttled up, flaps and gear hanging in the breeze and scared kids doing their best to drown all that out with screams and shouts. It's exactly when you most want to use your portable music player, and exactly when you aren't allowed. We've been told that this is for safety reasons, to prevent interference from the myriad devices carried by a cabin full of passengers, but that's never quite felt satisfactory to me. (Why is it okay to use those very same devices over 10,000 feet? Why can pilots use iPads but I can't?)

So many questions, but I'm not here to second-guess the people whose jobs it is to keep me safe as I schlep myself, my roller bag and my personal item across the country yet again. I'm here to propose a very simple solution: a certification program in which manufacturers submit devices for testing and the FAA charges a (possibly hefty) fee for their approval. It could not only improve the lives of frequent travellers like myself, but could also stand to provide millions in funding to the FAA, funds that could be put toward its unfortunately named NextGen air traffic control system. Win win? Read on and decide for yourself.

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Elpida starts shipments of next-gen Wide IO Mobile RAM

Tablets might be all sexy curves and Gorilla Glass, but it's what's on the inside that counts, right? Efficient DRAM mightn't set your heart alight, but Elpida Memory did just start shipping its next generation 30nm "Wide IO Mobile RAM." The firm claims it uses 50 percent less power compared with equivalent DDR2 sticks, letting you caress your beloved device for longer. This economy is thanks to it purring along at just 200MHz, which is even more impressive when you consider it brags a 12.8 GB/s data rate per chip. This pumped, yet frugal, performance comes courtesy of using x512-bit data width -- some ten times larger than that of existing DRAMs. The party doesn't stop there, with the Elpida also debuting its LPDDR3 chip, brushing aside LPDDR2 with twice the data rates at 6.4GB/s a slice, and a 25 percent smaller power-drain in tow. Mass production should commence in 2012, check the source link for the full break-down.

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Turn Your iPad into an Apple I or II

These desktop stands from the M.I.C. Store give your iPad or iPad 2 a cool retro look.� The iStation looks like your choice of the wooden Apple I (faux wood grain) or the white plastic Apple II.� Each iStation has stereo speakers and a subwoofer that connect via Bluetooth or a 3.5mm cable, and they [...]

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Deal of the Day ? 53% Off Planar PX2710MW 27-in 1080p 2ms LCD Monitor

Today’s LogicBUY Deal is the 27″ Planar PX2710MW 1080p 2ms LCD Monitor for $219.99.� Features:� thin black bezel, HDMI, 1200:1 contrast ratio, built-in stereo speakers, more. $469.99 – $250 coupon code = $219.99 with free shipping. This deal matches their Black Friday price. This deal expires January 4, 2012 or sooner. Check the above link [...]

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The Only Gardening Tool a Ronin Needs [Daily Desired]

Gardening has never piqued my curiosity, until I discovered it's an excuse to run around with tools that look like katana swords. All I need is a nunchuk trowel on my belt and I'm all set for spring. More »

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Tuff-Luv StyleUs Touchpen Capactive Stylus Review

I am on a quest to find the best all around stylus that I can use for drawing and writing on my iPad and / or iPhone. The latest one that I’ve had the opportunity to review is the StyleUs Touchpen from Tuff-Luv. It combines a capacitive stylus with a Black and Red ink pen. [...]

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The iPod Nano Pill Speaker: Good for What Ails You [Speakers]

There's a pill to cure almost everything these days, including elderly boredom if I understand those vague Viagra commercials correctly. And now even one for remedying a lame party, even if it literally looks like a tough pill to swallow. More »

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Stream of the Night: Downton Abbey [Video]

The Downton Abbey Christmas special aired in the U.K. on the 25th, but it won't come out here until March. Doesn't matter. If you have time off and need something to marathon, this period drama is it. No. Stop trying to navigate away. It's awesome. More »

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When to Give Your Girlfriend Your Password [User Manual]

Or boyfriend! Password sharing is a lynchpin of intimacy in the 21st century—and it can be complete nightmare unless you're savvy. So when should you do it? And for what? More »

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