Speaker-equipped shower head plays tunes via Bluetooth

Speaker-equipped shower head plays tunes via Bluetooth: "Whether you like to sing along to your favorite tunes while in the shower, or just listen to them, speakers and water don’t usually mix. You could try using a waterproof iPod shuffle, but where would you clip it? Instead, you might want to go with Kohler’s new Moxie shower head, that features a built-in wireless waterproof speaker."

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Spicy paper claimed to keep fruits and veggies fresh longer

Spicy paper claimed to keep fruits and veggies fresh longer: "While we all know how important it is to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, it can often be difficult to use all that we buy before they spoil. A product known as FreshPaper, however, is claimed to keep such foods fresh two to four times longer than normal – and it does so just using spices."

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Brutal Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS Black Series revealed

Brutal Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS Black Series revealed: "Due for its public debut at the upcoming Los Angeles motor show, Mercedes-Benz AMG has finally revealed images and details of the SLS Black Series. Ever since the gull-winged wonder was first released in 2010, enthusiasts and schoolboys have been anticipating the inevitable ultimate (road-going) version. It'll come as no surprise that the beast in question is wider, harder, faster, and completely awesome."

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X-37B returns to orbit

X-37B returns to orbit: "A US Air Force X-37B unmanned space plane was launched on its second mission today. The vehicle was sent into low-earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 41 atop an Atlas V rocket at 1:03 p.m. EST (1803 GMT). This mission, designated OTV-3, is the first time an X-37B has returned to orbit."

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Mathematical formula for the perfect Christmas tree

Mathematical formula for the perfect Christmas tree: "For those who prefer something more traditional than the Treeasy, members of the University of Sheffield’s Maths society have devised a formula for the perfect Christmas tree in response to a challenge by U.K. department store Debenhams."

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DoorBot lets you see who's at the door, wherever you are

DoorBot lets you see who's at the door, wherever you are: "Everyone wants to feel safe in their home, and it's easier to do so when you know who’s standing outside. DoorBot aims to help with exactly this, by functioning as a Wi-Fi-connected doorbell that streams live video and audio directly to your smartphone of choice whether you’re sitting on your couch or backpacking abroad."

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How to track your car's gas mileage on Android | How To - CNET

How to track your car's gas mileage on Android | How To - CNET: "CNET How To How to track your car's gas mileage ...
How to track your car's gas mileage on Android
Tracking your car's gas mileage can help determine if it is getting decent fuel economy, and can help calculate drive costs. FuelLog is an Android app that can show you your MPG and provides lots of useful statistics."

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Spotify Review - Software - CNET Reviews

Spotify Review - Software - CNET Reviews: "The good: Spotify has an enormous music catalog that is available to users, on-demand, for free. Social features make it great for discovering new music.
The bad: Intermittent audio ads for free users are loud and extremely annoying. It needs more curated radio stations."

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City authorities turn to shipping containers to combat homelessness

City authorities turn to shipping containers to combat homelessness: "Independent schemes in the New York, USA and Brighton, UK are putting the humble shipping container to work as an effective source of low-cost housing to combat the problem of homelessness. The two schemes are poles apart in scope, and designed to address vastly differing causes of homelessness, however."

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Spoutnik microwave oven has a look that's out of this world

Spoutnik microwave oven has a look that's out of this world: "With a name and design that suggest a Space Age, Barbarella-style design, Fagor’s new Spoutnik microwave could perhaps be mistaken for a cartoon-ish UFO that landed on the kitchen counter. Its bold, fun design is about more than just looks, though – it serves a functional purpose, too."

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Snowbull sled takes skiing lying down

Snowbull sled takes skiing lying down: "Traditionally the domain of small children celebrating a snow day, sledding is slowly working its way up to a serious snow sport akin to skiing. About a month ago, we covered the US$3,000 Snolo Stealth-X carbon fiber sled, and now we have another high-tech sled built for serious downhillers. The Snowbull is an Austrian-designed sled that uses high-tech components for a sharp, fast ride."

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