Recently on Boing Boing Gadgets we looked at horrible box art that plagues motherboard and videocards, the accuracy of videogame analysts, a smart way to build in a guide in a power drill, a nice logo for a Microsoft ad competition, perhaps the most BBGesque video yet of an old camera, shot by the Eames, set to The Cramps, a cheaper version of the Leatherman Skeletool, a survey of in-dash car interfaces, updates to the Eyeclops home magnifier include a Bug Vac, an electric charcoal starter, why the theme to Super Mario Bros. should be the Japanese national anthem, the criminal lack of in-production keytars, an LED flashlight beloved by a reader, a first-look at the Leapfrog Crammer MP3 player for students, various products from the New York Toy Fair, and a hand-made gas-punk motorcycle.
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Review / Logitech MX Keys
Logitech’s MX Keys [Amazon] is what it finally took to lure me away from mechanical keyboards. It’s a slim yet solidly-constructed full-size model that's similar to and superior to Apple's… READ THE REST
Microsoft to permanently close its retail stores
Microsoft is to shut shop on the high streets and malls of America, permanently closing its 116 retail stores. Only 10 were overseas; flagship stores in New York City, London,… READ THE REST
Traintrackr is a light-up circuit-board map of the London Underground or Boston Metro
Traintrackr is a powered circuit board showing a map of the London Underground, lighting up in real time to show train positions on 333 stations on all 12 main lines.… READ THE REST
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Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. Dessert cheesecake wafer bear claw fruitcake. Fruitcake chupa chups donut candy canes marzipan. Apple pie sweet… READ THE REST
Save 50% on a 1-year subscription to Dashlane's premium password manager
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. We all know vital information about ourselves and our private digital accounts can be compromised by… READ THE REST
The Bite Helper removes the itch of a mosquito bite in seconds
Disclosure: Boing Boing earns a commission on purchases made through links in this post. While mosquitoes have certainly earned their title as the deadliest animal on earth, their impact on… READ THE REST
