Who Doesn't Need a Digital Wrench?

It’s “one of those things you don’t know you need until the first time you use it,” or so the company claims. After all, who doesn’t need a digital wrench? Right?

The Digital Adjustable Wrench has an LCD screen which tells you how tight or how loose your bolts are by giving a “precise torque reading.” That way you can ensure you don’t strip the threads on the bolts of your next project. Of course the screen is back lit so you can read it in the darkest locations.

Now here’s the real clincher, Japan Trend Shop wants $323 for this! Something tells me it won’t be selling many at that price.

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Belkin Comes to Shuffle's Rescue

Did you lose your new 3rd gen Shuffle headphones? Too bad, since you need them to control your Shuffle. Yes many were upset when they realized Apple made the latest headphones proprietary. Well Belkin has come to the rescue, announcing a solution to the missing/broken headphone debacle!

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Natal "Will" Arrive in Late 2010

THQ CEO Brian Farrell claims to be in the know when it comes to Project Natal. Farrell told reporters not only does he expect price cuts over at Microsoft’s camp in the next year, he expects Natal will be out by late 2010.

When asked about changes in the market Farrell told reporters: “With respect to the cycle itself, if you look at what’s happening in the industry, the fact that we have for example, Natal from Microsoft, a platform addition coming late next year.”

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98-Inch Ceiling Screen Inspires Award, Bedsores, Chronic Neck Pain

When Patti Deni installed this 98-inch ceiling-mounted screen in her son’s bedroom as a surprise, she probably wondered if she’d be up for Mom Of The Year. It turns out that Electronic House magazine thought that she should be nom’d for a Home Of The Year Award as well.

This 300-pound projector/mirror setup lies flush with the ceiling, which needed to be reframed and reinforced to hold the weight. No word on whether Patti’s little boy (‘cause he’s gotta be a boy, right?) loves his mommy… or really loves his mommy after all that trouble. One thing that could get a bit awkward? Inviting your friends over and everybody’s gotta cram onto that tiny little bed.

[Via Engadget]

Foxconn Agrees On More Suicide Compensation

The “Apple suicide” story continues to evolve. The latest? Foxconn has now agreed to pay the family of Sun Danyong even more money than previously promised.

A Foxconn official in Taipei said Tuesday the company would pay Sun’s parents $52,600, plus $4,385 every year as long as either of them remains alive. The official spoke under condition of anonymity because he is not authorized to deal with the press.

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Rogers First to Release 21Mbps HSPA+ in North America

Canadians often complain they don’t get new technology as quickly as their counterparts south of the border. Today that changes. Rogers Wireless has announced it has begun the Canada-wide deployment of a 21 Megabits per second high-speed HSPA+ (High Speed Packet Access Plus) wireless network, a first in North America.

Rogers will roll out the new technology in Toronto next month, and will expand it to other cities in the coming months. Last year Rogers doubled its high speed network to handle 7.2 Mbps. This move basically triples that!

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Anti-Burgler Mat Sticks It To Theives

Think of it as fly paper for people. Stick this inside your home and give a not so warm welcome to thieves. The theory behind the mat is burglars will become so frustrated trying to “unstick’ themselves from the mat they will simply leave.

That may be the case, unless of course your burglar decides to throw some payback in your face. What’s to stop them from sticking the mat to your carpet or walls once they get free?

If you want to take the chance, the mat will be available this fall. Japan only…sorry.

[Via UberReview]

Airzooka Gets Laser Upgrade

Airzookas have long been the weapon of choice for cubicle warfare in office buildings across the country. Now we’re seeing the first official upgrade…a laser targeting system.

That’s right a frickin’ laser! Pull back the firing mechanism, aim with the laser and release a focused ball of air onto your victim. Or if you’re feeling mischievous, aim at a pile of important documents and send them sailing into the air! Time to upgrade your arsenal folks!

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Sprint Buys Virgin Mobile For $483 Million

Sprint Nextel Corp. has announced plans to purchase Virgin Mobile U.S. for a whopping $483 million. The goal…boost its prepaid business.

It’s no secret Sprint has struggled over the past few years. The company has been plagued by high turnover rate prompting the company to look at better customer service. The move appears to take advantage of the struggling economy as many consumers look for cheaper plans and to get rid of monthly contracts.

[Via WallStreetJournal]

More Light Shed on "Apple Suicide"

The New York Times is releasing even more details on the mysterious death of  Sun Danyong. As you may remember, Danyong was the Foxconn employee who died  after “jumping” from his 12th storie balcony after allegedly losing one of 16 new iPhone prototypes.

Danyong’s girlfriend has now told the media she received the following text from Danyong moments before his death. “Dear, I’m sorry. Go back home tomorrow,” he wrote. “I ran into some problems. Don’t tell my family. Don’t contact me. I’m begging you for the first time. Please do it! I’m sorry.”

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