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Apple Patents Cheapie iPod Classic Touchscreens

When Apple releases a new generation of iPod, it's smaller, but Apple aims to keep profit margins in check too. A new patent points to Apple possibly developing a lower-cost touchscreen for the iPod classic. Instead of utilizing thick glass panels, the design takes advantage of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic. We see this PET in the iPhone/iPod touch already, so the transition would probably be a positive one despite the use of, ick, more plastic. [Patent via MacNN]

pet urns

Digital Picture Frames Meet Pet Urns

Digital Picture frames have been gaining in popularity lately, marrying convenience of having multiple pictures in one frame with the inconvenience of teaching old people how to use them. What's even better about this version is that it's for your pets. Your dead pets. More »

gadgets

Pet Pavillion: Luxury Pet House Or Doggie Death Chamber?

It may look like a pet microwave, but the Pet Pavilion is actually a luxury pet house designed to pamper your pooch and keep it healthy. As you might suspect, this device is loaded with features that surpass the living conditions of most humans—never mind your average pet. Features include: PC-based incubation process management, ideal temperature and humidity limits, a built-in infrared radiation and carbon heating element, an antibiotic air filter for removing dust, a carbon filter for odors and a solenoid valve for "medical treatment." More »

pet pleasures

Cool&Hot Comfort Pad Keeps Your Bitch Warm

If your dog is crap at thermoregulation, you are going to need to give the little tyke a hand. The Cool&Hot comfort pad not only comes with a fantastic PR image, but it will also allow your pet to get all cuddled up and warm in the winter, or remain as cool as a corpse throughout the summer.
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glamorous cat wigs

Glamorous Cat Wigs

Does your cat have a hair problem? Thinning, balding, graying hair? We'll then, we have the product for you. Kitty Wigs. Yes, thats right, Kitty Wigs, the only wigs for your feline companions. With models ranging from pink passion, bashful blonde, silver fox and electric blue, your cat will be the talk of the town. The Kitty Wig is only $50.00, in stock and shipping this week, so order soon before supplies run out. And if that isn't enough, those who buy in the next 10 minutes will get an "attractive" round metal wig case, for all your storage and transportation needs. But wait, there's more! We will also be throwing in a "mouse with rattle"; the only toy you need to gain your pussy's attention. So please, order now, operators are standing by. [Kitty Wigs via Gizmodo Japan]

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Philips Tablet DVD Players: Details, Details, Details

Turns out the promise they showed back in November mostly holds up, as we were fairly impressed with the PET line of tablet DVD players Philips showed us. Besides looking great, they have DVD+/-RW, VCD, MP3/WMA-CD, CD and CD-RW music playback, as well as a USB port for uploading and displaying images. Best of all is the price, with the 8.5-inch 830 model running $199 and the 10.2-inch 1030 model at $279. The battery life is disappointing though, with a measly three hours for the 830 and five hours for the 1030. Both drop this quarter.

odor

Prototype Odor Recorder Creates and Tests Smells

Smells are evocative: the smell of fresh-cut grass, strawberries and cinnamon all make you think of certain things. This prototype odor recorder creates smells from 8 components, then analyzes the results to make sure that it's producing the appropriate stench. The developers are hoping to use the odor recorder in fields such as e-commerce and games. Personally, I can't wait until all of those virtual pet games come with a device like this so potential pet owners can appreciate the fine aroma of a cat litter tray in need of cleaning. More »

gadgets

GUPI the Robot Guinea Pig

Not sure if the letters actually stand for anything but GUPI is a robot guinea pig made to look and feel like the real thing. Sensors let GUPI walk around without ever bumping into anything, and he's programmed to respond to affection: ignoring him makes me hide away as do very loud noises, whereas petting him makes him happy and more likely to walk to you when he's called. You can even recharge GUPI's batteries by offering him a little carrot. If you get more than one GUPI in the same area they become excited and interact with each other. At £39.99 each, they're certainly no Aibo in price or smarts, but they might be fun if you want a Tamagotchi-type toy to interact with in real lie. More »