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NetSecure Technologies Smart Swipe
By Fresno
Despite what your conspiracy-loving aunt may think, shopping on-line is actually pretty safe. But, that doesn't mean you shouldn't take the necessary steps to keep your credit card info out of the hands of the 13-year old hackers dead-set on spending your hard-earned funds on Yu-Gi-Oh cards. The Smart Swipe plugs into your computer via USB and has on-board cryptographic software to shield your data from the outside world. When you want to buy something, you simply swipe your card just like you would at the regular store. Not only does it protect your data, but it prevents you from having to actaully type in all of your info. It's the perfect mix of laziness and protection. $89.
Thodio A-Box
By Fresno
We used to know this guy who had a computer built into one of these retro ammo boxes. He smelled like cat pee and his fingers were always orange even when he wasn't eating Cheetos. Despite the stigma he left attached to ammo-box electronics, this stylized iPod dock is still pretty cool. The box is a real, weapons-grade ammo box with plenty of vibration dampening inside to keep things sounding good. Indicator lights let you know how much juice is left in the internal battery and lights behind the heaviest version let you know when you're pushing the kevlar speakers just a little too loud.
Paraben's Porn Detection Stick
By Fresno
It looks like a thumb drive, but this sneaky little gadget is oh-so-much more. Upon plugging it into any PC, it will run a program to hunt down any pornographic images (videos are safe from its wandering eye) using several clever, but evil techniques. First it looks through all of your images and checks them against known porn terms, then it actually looks at the image files for excesses of flesh-tones. It's a great tool if you're trying to hunt down those nude photos of your buddy's girlfriend that he refuses to share with you. There are probably other uses, but we can't really think of any right now. The $99 price tag makes it for serious stalkers only.
MusicSkins x [adult swim]
By Fresno![MusicSkins x [adult swim]](http://cdn2.maxim.com/stuff/files/2010/03/08/musicskins-x-adult-swim/stuff_as_musicskins_200.jpg)
There's an old first-generation video iPod kicking around the office that's held together by tape. It's easy to identify from the other iPods in the office, but not in a good way. It would probably look at lot better with one of these new [adult swim] skins from MusicSkins. They're printed on high-grade 3M material and are available to fit a shocking array of different gadgets. The graphics come from some of the bets [as] shows, including Metalocalypse, Robot Chicken and Aqua Teen. They're easy to remove if you want to swap it out or just get rid of it and won't leave a sticky mess on the back of your player. Now if only they made one that would keep an old 5G ipod from falling in half when you take the tape off of it. $15.
The Olympics are over and you're sad, we know, but we'll all just have to find solace in the huge pile of amazing college basketball games that are on TV in March. If you need a roundball fix on the move, Flo TV has got your back. Once you have picked your player type--it works with in-car TVs, portable TVs and even cell phones--you can immediately start streaming TV channels in real-time. They're not watered down, airline versions of the channels, but real, cable-like content served up without the cable. You don't even need to stick a satellite dish to your phone. We have a Personal TV and some service to get you started to give away. You're welcome in advance.
Technocel: PowerPak XT
By Fresno
A gadget with a dead battery is about as good putter at the driving range, but that's not an issue when you have a reliable back-up system in-place. The PowerPak has a 1600mAh battery that can give you up to 4.5-hours of extra alk time on just about any cell phone you bought in this century. It comes with a variety of different tips that are compatible with just about any phone you can throw at it. The XT costs $49.99, but you can step up to the Duo mode, which carries at 2500mAh battery and has two USB slots for hot dual-charging action for an extra 10-spot.
Samson Go Mic
By Fresno
There was a time called the '90s when the only people who needed computer microphones were total weirdos who like making their own pretend radio shows or trying to talk to alien life forms from their parents' basements. Now there are a ton of practical uses for a USB mic, though and the Go Mic is ready for all of them. It works with both Macs and PCs and records incredibly high-quality audio. You can record band practice, podcasts, chatting or even Skype. The sound recognition is super clear, so it will also work with voice recognition software in case you're trying to ditch the whole finger-typing thing and become 100% sedentary all the time.
Nanuk 915 Hard Cases
By Fresno
They're designed primarily for carting around camera or video equipment, but Nanuk's 915 series cases offer up super-tough protection for anything you can fit inside. Each case comes with a solid block of foam inside that you can cut to custom fit your precious cargo. They can take a serious beating and have attained a series of rather complicated sounding military certifications. They have super-burly clips to keep the case locked up tight and you can choose from seven different colors.
Joby GorillaTorch
By Fresno
Trying to get things done with a flashlight in your mouth is a pain in the ass, just ask anyone who has ever worked as a roadie. But, the GorillaTorch ensures that you'll never have to break your teeth on a light ever again. The legs are the same ones you'll find on a Gorillapod. They're infinitely flexible and will hold onto just about anything you can wrap them around. The actual light is a powerful LED hed that can get up to 80 hours of operation out of there AAA batteries. It even has magnetic feet in case you want to attach it to your hood and break your car's motor well into the night. $30.
Joby Gorillapod
By Fresno
Even if you only shoot with a compact camera, a tripod can be a pretty valuable photographic resource. But carrying around a bulky pod isn't an option unless you make a habit of wearing MC Hammer pants all the time. The Gorilla Pod has flexible, articulated legs that can hold on tight to just about anything. It has a standard tripod attachment on the top, so it'll fit just about any camera. You can wrap it around a tree to take awesome new facebook photos or even wrap it around your helmet to get awesome helmet-cam footage. $30.
Blue Microphones Yeti
By Fresno
The process to get something THX certified is a pain. It requires all sorts of testing and the printing out of a lot of complicated graphs. But, the end result is a product that you can almost certainly expect to be awesome. The Yeti is the first USB microphone to achieve that milestone. Inside is a triple capsule array which gives you a ton of recording options depending on the situation you're trying to capture. You can do all kinds of things with it, like record meetings, conferences or even guarantee that your Lady Gaga sing-along videos are the best Youtube has to offer. Low distortion and high-fidelity make it awesome for chatting over the web, too. $150.
Pet Acoustics My Pet Speaker
By Fresno
Is your dog, cat or horse sad because it doesn't have its own speaker system? Probably not, but that doesn't mean you can't buy them one. My Pet Speaker was created by Janet Marlow, who the press release claims is a "leading authority on music for animals." The speaker system is designed to produce sounds that are calming to animal, stripping out the frequencies that are unpleasant to their ears. It will work with any of your music because it simply clips out some of the frequency response from the speaker. The whole thing is powered by an iPod Touch app, which lets you categorize your music by pet, animal type or environment. Apparently it's already in use in some horse stables. If your pet wants to get his listen on, be ready to shell out $250.
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