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10 Gadgets That Help You Play Like an Olympian

It has been quite an Olympics hasn't it? From the spectacular opening ceremonies, to the amazing performances by Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt (not to mention all of the controversy stirred up by the Chinese government). In years past I can't say that I was all that excited about the Olympics—but I will be kind of sad to see this one go. The good news is that just because the games are over doesn't mean you can't carry the torch...literally. So, check out the following ten gadgets to learn how to play like an Olympian.

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4:00 PM on Fri Aug 22 2008
By Sean Fallon
17,749 views, 41 comments

Latest by DaSmith: Here's what Phelps was listening to! --> [gizmodo.com] LOL more »

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10 Gadgets For Guys Who Hate To Cook (But Love to Eat)

Look around. You probably have soda cans, pizza boxes and take out containers lying all over the place. Come on man, just because you are a lazy bachelor doesn't mean you can't enjoy a little home cooking every once in awhile. So, with that in mind, check out the following list of gadgets. You too can eat like a king at home—and save a little money while you are at it. More »

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4:00 PM on Fri Aug 15 2008
By Sean Fallon
36,657 views, 80 comments

Latest by Ariel_Wollinger: better that TOFU or better that STFU? more »

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10 Gadgets That Help You Get Answers and Make Tough Decisions

The Thank Giz It's Friday roundup is all about fun, leisure and tools that you can use to make your life easier. And what would be better than having all of your questions and tough decisions answered for you? The key is to take your brain out of the equation and turn over the process to a combination of supernatural forces, chance and technology. It's liberating, it's fair and most importantly you don't have to accept the blame if things should go to hell. Here's how you can do it. More »

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6:00 PM on Fri Aug 1 2008
By Sean Fallon
20,742 views, 44 comments

Latest by N/A: Anyone here seen Brazil? They had the best executive decision maker in it. more »

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10 Stress Busting Gadgets That Help You Unwind From a Long Week at Work

Feeling a little stressed out? Good thing it's Friday—the weekend should offer ample opportunity to unwind. Unfortunately, some of you may be have so much going on that a couple of days off may not do the job. Not to worry, there are plenty of gadgets out there that can help you recover from the stress that a long week at work, a pile of unpaid bills, constant nagging about your "drinking problem" and a mysterious rash can cause. More »

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4:00 PM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Sean Fallon
44,034 views, 29 comments

Latest by FinalValgas: @jayhawk11: I thought so. more »

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Line Camping Tips and Gadgets For the 3G iPhone Launch

With the WWDC kickoff only days away and the launch of the 3G iPhone imminent, many hardcore geeks will brave the elements outside of their local Apple store in an attempt to be among the first to score a shiny new phone. If you happen to be one of those geeks, the following tips and gadgets will help you survive the crowds and emerge victorious. More »

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4:40 PM on Fri Jun 6 2008
By Sean Fallon
26,299 views, 77 comments

Latest by 2001: A Space Odyssey: @MINI Driver: I don't understand why anyone who isn't a raving apple fanboy and has an opinion is automatically labeled a more »

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10 Awesome Grills You Can Buy For The Ultimate Memorial Day BBQ

The Memorial Day weekend is finally here. For many of us, that means it is time to travel and or bust out the grill and cook up some meat. However, with gas prices being the way they are, you may be passing on the road trip this year. So, now that you are free to focus on throwing the ultimate BBQ this weekend, you are going to need some serious equiptment—like the examples found after the break. And, unlike many of the extreme grills out there, these are priced to own. More »

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12:00 PM on Fri May 23 2008
By Sean Fallon
36,702 views, 74 comments

Latest by N/A: instead of buying a solar powered grill, build your own. [www.instructables.com] more »

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Gadgets That Are Guaranteed Date Disasters

I say "guaranteed" date disasters, but that may be a little too strong a word. After all, it is possible to find a cool chick that can handle your geeky obsessions—but the likelihood of that happening is remote at best. So, if you have a date this weekend, it is probably in your best interest to hide gadgets that could be viewed negatively by women—gadgets like those found after the break. More »

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4:00 PM on Fri May 16 2008
By Sean Fallon
25,730 views, 91 comments

Latest by Pyao lyang shen: I'd hit it with ultraman annd gudis II, respectively. keep the mask on sonny! more »

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Gadgets That Help You Slack Off at Work When the Boss Isn't Looking

Did you get stuck with weekend duty at work? Are you just plain bored at your job? Sitting in an office all day may not be the most exciting way to spend your time, but that does not mean that you can't make the most of it. And when I say "most of it" I am definitely not referring to increasing your productivity—the following gadgets will destroy any chance of that. However, they will certainly help keep you entertained until quittin' time—especially on a Friday afternoon. More »

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4:00 PM on Fri May 9 2008
By Sean Fallon
28,709 views, 33 comments

Latest by BadBoyNDSU: [gizmodo.com] Cube periscope. more »

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How to Fit a Mansion's Worth of Crap Into Your Tiny Apartment

Face it, that box you live in ain't no palace. When you can pee in the toilet from the living room, it's time to start finding ways to maximize your precious square footage. I may not be able to convince you to throw out your old, ratty chairs or your college textbooks that refer to the US as having 48 states, but in this week's Thank Giz It's Friday roundup, I can offer you some insanely clever space-saving ideas that will help make some sense of the chaos. More »

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4:00 PM on Fri May 2 2008
By Sean Fallon
29,493 views, 51 comments

Latest by N/A: Does anyone have the e-mail addresses for Ed McMahon and Evander Holyfield? I need to forward this story to them. more »

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10 Anti-Sobriety Gadgets For True Weekend Warriors

Once again, the Thank Giz It's Friday roundup is here to get the weekend started off right. If you are planning on a big night out, the following gadgets will help you handle everything from keeping your drinks cold to keeping your budding alcoholism on the DL. After all, if you are going to party this weekend, you might as well have the right tools for the job. Cheers!

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4:00 PM on Fri Apr 25 2008
By Sean Fallon
23,347 views, 21 comments

Latest by b3n: The lead photo is hilarious and disturbing. I've been catching up on the week in Giz and it's on more »

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10 Lazy Gadgets To Help You Automate Your Weekend

The end of the week is nigh. You have worked hard and now it's time to relax. That is the spirit behind the new "Thank Giz It's Friday" roundup. This week it is all about gadgets that will help you breeze through the weekend with as little physical effort as possible—a guide to the ultimate in laziness. The way I see it, why should you do things half-assed when you can do things no-assed? Let us show you the way. More »

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4:00 PM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By Sean Fallon
32,970 views, 47 comments

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