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Skype 5.8 for Mac announced

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mac-skype   So, you think that your Mac is the next best thing since sliced bread, at least where the world of computing is concerned? Good news then, with the latest word on the Skype 5.8 for Mac’s release, as this new version of Skype will help send your contact list to the fat house to lose some weight, while making video calls with other mobile users in addition to Group Screen Sharing have just gotten an experience upgrade. Skype 5.8 for Mac was launched recently, and with this particular update, it is said that the overall usability of the Skype for Mac client has been increased, in addition to the folks over at Skype rolling out a bunch of new features that we will look at in closer detail after the jump.

Have fun at urinals

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You know the saying, “piss drunk”? I guess with all that booze that goes down your throat during the next party, surely your liver and bladder would work overtime, helping to flush out whatever toxins that are in your body, not to mention making room for more of that poisonous (but intoxicating) stuff. Well, if knocking back pints is your favorite hobby, and you have a close knit group of friends who share the same sentiment, perhaps you can approach the management of your favorite watering hole in install a hands-free gaming cistern system, as what the gents section in the Exhibit Bar located in south London has done? I know, this sounds rather silly, but hear me out for a while. Imagine building up all that liquid in your bladder, and you know for sure this is going to be a high pressure release the next time you unzip your fly, so why not make the most of it? What makes it more challenging is the fact that your motor skills would most probably be shot or affected alre

Street And Snow Scooter

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At last, has scooters taken on the same kind of life as that of a car? After all, your four wheeler does have snow tires when the situation calls for it, so if you want to burn a little bit of extra energy, why not bring the scooter out for a ride – even if it is snowing heavily outside? This converted wheeled street model will feature skis, making it more than ready to meet whatever slopes you decide to ride downwards. The $99.95 Street And Snow Scooter will also comprise of a kit which will replace its two polyurethane in-line skate wheels with a couple of patented HDPE skis, depending on the season at that moment. Seems to be a 2-in-1 purchase, don’t you think so? A wrench and hex key are required if you want to make the wheel change, so make sure you know how to do so (it is not that hard, really) before you head outdoors and have your fair share of fun.

Hot-Rox Electronic Hand Warmer

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Yes, the bitter chill of winter will soon be upon us for folks living in the northern hemisphere, and while there are many ways to keep yourself warm, how about getting a little bit of love and warmth from a gadget instead of burning up more logs? The £29.99 Hot-Rox Electronic Hand Warmer is said to be able to do the job well – where it can heat up to medium or high heat levels, taking around 15 seconds to hit 44°. Sure beats those heat packs that you need to place in a microwave, or one that depends on a chemical interaction within, no? Turn it off and it will cool down in the same amount of time, how convenient is that? Perfect for warming up cold mitts when you’re gardening, or even to have it follow you on a chilly winter walk. Each purchase will be equipped with a USB charger, mains adapter and carry bag. The built-in battery is able to last up to 6 hours with the heat turned on in medium mode, but if you decide to have it go full blast in high mode, then expect aro

Harry Potter 3D Experience Movie Pack PS3 bundle from Sony

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I don’t know about you, but if you are one of the gazillions who have a great love for the boy wonder wizard and his cohort, following his adventures in both the books and movie formats, then surely you would also want to collect anything and everything associated with him? Enter the Harry Potter 3D Experience Movie Pack PS3 bundle from Sony, and as the name suggests, you can be sure that there will be plenty of Harry Potter goodies connected with it, right from the moment you unbox your brand new console. Now, Sony does not take the road that Nintendo travels so often, by offering the console itself with Harry Potter decals or design on it, but rather, you will get a plain, black 160GB PS3 console inside. What makes this bundle qualify to be called the Harry Potter 3D experience? Well, you will need to read on after the jump to find out then. In order to coincide with the recent launch of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 on Blu-ray, the Harry Potter 3D Exp

Biscotti could begin a new era of HDTV phones

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About six years ago, I was at Disney’s EPCOT center and rode on Spaceship Earth so I can see the “world of the future”. In the exhibit, they showed a family gathered around a television, communicating with a video image on the other side. I scoffed at that, and thought that EPCOT needs to update the ride, as that was a demonstration of present-day webcam technology. Now Biscotti’s TV Phone promises to be “the next generation of home video calling”. Biscotti is so named because it is shaped like the popular dunking snack sold at Starbucks. You can place it atop your flatscreen, and it has a remote for popping up onscreen menus. Biscotti allows the user to make free calls to other Biscotti and other devices that support Google voice and video. The user can set the Biscotti to answer calls from select contacts and turn on the TV when receiving a call from the TV. So, is this the beginning of an age of TV communications, like we all have seen on the Jetsons? Biscotti certa

Kensington PowerLift Back-Up Battery, Dock and Stand

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It seems like there are a lot of external batteries that you can get for your iPod/iPhone, and mophie certainly has some good ones out. This one from Kensington, the PowerLift, is unique as it is a back-up battery, dock, as well as a stand. The 1200 mAh battery pack comes with an attached USB cord so it can be charged with anything with a USB port. As you can see in the image, the PowerLift has a kickstand that allows for putting the iPhone or iPod as a display, perfect for watching videos or using FaceTime. If you want to use your iPhone for calls while you are charging it, no problem! All that is required is that you tack it on to the bottom of the iPhone and make your phone calls as usual. Just think of it as a longer iPhone. Best of all, the PowerLift can fold up into a compact square that fits well in a jeans back pocket. It is good enough to add 20 hours of music, 5 hours of video, 3.5 hours of talk time, and 1.5 hours of FaceTime. All in all, the Kensington Powe