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Lexmark X7675 wireless printer giveaway reminder


Don't forget kids, you could still win yourself a succulent Lexmark X7675 wireless printer and two cartridges by simply submitting a comment in the giveaway post here. What are you waiting for? C'mon, you have until 11:59PM tonight! The thing is free! Get!

Reminder: PS3 Laptop charity auction ends today!


We just know you haven't forgotten that the PS3 Laptop auction ends today, but just in case all of your friends have, here's a friendly reminder from us to you. Ben Heck's masterful machine is up for grabs to the highest bidder, and yes, 100% of the proceeds will go to National Cancer Coalition. Head over here for all the rules and regulations, and tap the read link to place your bid. Good luck!

Neck-worn posture reminder keeps your back in check


No, we don't honestly expect any of you to actually lower your pride enough to replace those Mr. T-styled chains with a posture reminding bird, but at least you've got the option, right? The admittedly zany Sitting Pose Corrector and Reminder Alarm is apparently designed to hang 'round your neck and use internal sensors to determine just how far you're slouched over, and if that spine gets a bit too crooked, we assume it emits an embarrassing array of noises to straighten you back out. Again, we've no idea who'd submit themselves to this type of inhumane torture, but for just $8.43, it'd make for a swell gag gift.

[Via CNET]

qStart speaks up to keep you on the right (left) side of the road

Those Thanko crazies finally have a worthy opponent in the much-coveted "oh man, that is totally useless but I want one" category. Go Concepts might not be as USB friendly or warmth oriented, but we're pretty sure the cigarette lighter-based qStart, which voices a warning every time you start your car to drive on the correct side of the road, along with other friendly "keep alert!" reminders along the way, ranks up there with Thanko's finest. Designed for international travelers, or for those UK residents who've subconsciously wised up to the fact that driving on the left is completely ghetto, the qStart features a small selector to set which side of the road you're supposed to be driving on, and warns you accordingly. Of course, if you set it wrong you're completely screwed, but at least you'll know you've blown £9.99 ($20 US) on Doing the Right Thing.

[Via Crave]

USB-powered Posture Reminder keeps slouching in check

Those kind, considerate folks over at Brando are continuing to look out for the chair-sitter's well-being, as the USB Posture Reminder ranks right up there with the USB drink chiller and USB hair trimmer as goods that any desk-strapped individual should keep nearby. This USB-powered device clips onto the top of your monitor's frame, but instead of enabling video chats, it keeps a constant eye on the distance of your forehead in relation to the screen. The VISOMATE uses an ultrasonic sensor to determine whether your eyes are too close (or not close enough) to your screen; if you see a blue light being emitted, you're doing just fine staying in the 35- to 60-centimeter range, but if you manage to slouch too close and break the 35-centimeter barrier, a flashing red light will alert you to your mistake. If blinking lights aren't enough to cause epileptic fits straighten you out, you can even turn a "Chime" function on to reinforce the severity of bad posture, and you can take the first step in correcting your atrocious leaning habit by plopping down $26 and vowing to actually install it when it arrives.

[Via Uber-Review]



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