Dec
3
2007
An electric eel at the Squa Toto Gifu aquarium in Japan is powering the lights on a Christmas tree. When the eel brushes against a copper electrode in the tan, the current is transmitted to the tree lights. The best part of the Mainichi Daily News article is this nugget: Officials expect the “eel Christmas tree” to be a popular attraction for dating couples in the lead-up to Christmas Day, when the tree will be removed. Link (Thanks, Paul Saffo!)…
straight stolen from Boing Boing
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Dec
3
2007
This clever mug automatically displays “OFF” when it is empty and ‘ON” when it is filled with coffee or tea. It is covered with a heat sensitive pigment which allows it to change from black to white or vice versa depending on whether it is filled or not. Charles & Marie are now selling the mug for $25.
Source: Charles And Marie via Technabob
Tags: Mug | Coffee Mug | Cup
straight stolen from Spluch
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Dec
3
2007
Wal-Mart has reportedly demanded that the major labels release more of their catalog in DRM-free MP3 format, apparently buoyed by the relative success of their DRM-free MP3 store (at least when compared to the red-ink-fest that is every DRM music store except, perhaps, iTunes). In a bid for more of the digital download space, the brick-and-mortar retailer heavyweight has reportedly given an ultimatum to some of the largest record labels, including Warner Music Group and Sony BMG Music Entertainment, to provide more of their respective music catalogs in MP3 format (that is, without DRM) next year. Link (Thanks, Glyn!)…
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Dec
3
2007
MP3 search engine BeeMP3 aggregates tons of free music online, from Alicia Keys to Arcade Fire with a quick and dead simple design. Akin to web sites like SeeqPod, SkreemR, or the decidedly low-fi Google MP3 search technique, BeeMP3 is yet another simple way to find and download MP3s online. I can guarantee you’ll see some copyrighted music at BeeMP3, so, as always, download those tunes at your own risk, etc.
straight stolen from Lifehacker
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Dec
3
2007
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