The Mini Power Minder is an eco-friendly device that can actually make your life easier. You plug your computer in the primary outlet, along with a USB. When you turn off your computer, the second plug turns off automatically.

This is the perfect solution for those running printers, desk lamps, and all sorts of other stuff we might generally be too lazy to turn off. Sure, the $14.95 device only has one automatic plug, but there’s no reason you couldn’t stick a power strip into the socket*.

Now if we just weren’t too lazy to order it. – Mark Wilson

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If you think the weekend was meant for kicking back in your ZipConnect Massage chair, or that uber-comfy Aeron apparatus for those fortunate enough — we completely agree — but Ronda’s Media Chair makes even the most technologically advanced seats look like child’s play. Sporting a stylish, modern design with questionably tall armrests, the Media Chair comes pre-loaded with a personal computer and a good reason to never leave the safe, familiar confines of your living room. Hanging off a polished aluminum swing arm is a fanless PC packing a 1.0GHz Intel Celeron processor, 512MB of RAM, Intel’s 855 GME integrated graphics set, 20GB hard drive, built-in stereo speakers, USB 2.0, and the obligatory Ethernet / WiFi connections. You also get a 10.4-inch 800 x 600 resolution display, mini keyboard with integrated mousing device and “background illumination,” and can get connected even in remote locations thanks to the optional UMTS unit. While we aren’t quite sure how much coin you’d have to lay down to pick up this masterpiece of furniture design, we’re sure the feeling of having everything you need all within arm’s reach is indeed priceless.

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Winner of the 2007 International CES Innovation award, emTrace Technologies’ WidgetStation allows you to view widgets from the comfort of your desk. This device features dual TFT-LCD displays, NAND Flash or SDRAM memory, USB connectivity, an Ethernet controller, USB connectivity, and touch-sensitive controls. Pricing and availability have not yet been announced. More pictures after the jump.

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This isn’t a usual plain-looking lantern, as you might think it to be! But is the most sophisticated lantern that you would love to go camping with! The lantern operates with remote from up to 30 feet away and has a runtime of up to 23 hours. The remote controlled lantern also features a 7-watt fluorescent U-tube for a brighter, whiter light. The pocket-sized wireless remote uses 2 AAA-batteries and the lantern sells for just $25.99. So, you don’t have to crib over not carrying the lantern with you when strolling your camp-site, that is ofcourse if you are at a distance of just 30 feet away!!

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Amuse friends and confuse toddlers with this bizarre Lamp/Lamp design. Cool if you plug it in “correctly”, potentially dangerous if you plug it in “incorrectly”.

On a similar note, we’d like to see someone mod a Toyota Camry and flip everything around, putting the steering column in the back right seat so it looks like you’re driving in reverse. – Jason Chen

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We have earlier told you about cool gaming chairs that increase your gaming experience multi-folds! And, here is another for the game maniacs, the ultimate gaming chair. Jut like its name, the ultimate gaming chair comes loaded with split controllers on both arms, head mounted speakers, 12 vibration motors for that real thrill, adjustable volume control, folding backrest for easy storage, beverage and remote control holder, pullout storage compartment, multiple massage chair settings and many more! The gaming recliner merges hi-tech features with ultra comfort and styling and is available in two models, the pricey one for $399 and the other one for $299.

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Furniture that is designed with limited space in mind not just provides you that extra spce but looks funky too! Like, this TOAST, Low Table that features space in between the two slabs to accommodate the seating! The height of the table is kept low, with regards to the floor-seating, which will lend your room the perfect contemporary touch! Though, no information about this compact furniture could be had, but this four-seater table-chair set is surely a cool piece of furniture to grace-up your home with!

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You might love riding bikes but I bet, you might have never thought of adding-up to your décor with furniture made from old and recycled bikes..right! The recycled bike furniture features different designs including chair, tables, barstools and other great furniture design. My personal pick is this Milano Lounge Chair that is constructed of chromed steel bicycle rims and is available with inner-tube upholstery or with cushions made with a wide choice of fabrics. Check-out the whole lot of funky furniture here.

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After the droolworthy Motorized Spaghetti Forks, the next innovation in the cutlery is this Finger Forks. The wearable stainless steel forks might not help you even one extra bit in digging your meal but will definitely be fun…(though, it’s another thing will be more fun to those watching you)! Kiddy stuff! The finger forks sell for £4.

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The Anglepoise lamp is one of the coolest and most innovative lamps ever, and to celebrate its 70th birthday the company has designed a Giant Anglepoise Lamp that is three times the traditional size. Look at it, it just freaking awesome. Imagine having one in your living room, oh the ladies would swoon. Unfortunately this lamp starts at £1,234 ($2,300) for the white and cream version, and the black version runs £1,660 ($3,100). What’s the deal with companies making the black models more expensive? I really want a black MacBook but I’ll be damned if I have to pay a couple hundred dollars more for it. – Travis Hudson

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Here at Engadget, we love to bring you news about one of our favorite low-tech gadgets — the key. No, not key as in keyboard, but rather as in, “Dude, where’s my (bump) keys?” or more accurately, “Holy crap, I just dropped my keys into the ocean.” Fear not, because for the low price of $7 you can now buy a new keychain fob that promises to save your keychain from maritime disaster. When your keys hit the water, the Davis Key Buoy will open up and inflate a 14-inch long bright orange cylinder for easy spotting within 30 seconds and will hold them there for up to 40 minutes. Of course, if you carry a warden-sized set of keys with you then this won’t work, as it only supports up to 4.2 oz (120 g) of weight. Now if some company could team up with Davis to make an inexpensive waterproof 2GB flash drive that would inflate to the surface in the event of a water landing, then they’d have a product we’d surely buy.

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This Ozone Lounger is a cheap yet impressive gaming chair for those who wish to get one but are keeping behind due to the expensive price tags of gaming chairs. The lounger is made in PVC vinyl with soft flocked fabric surfaces and it features 2 built-in speakers that crank the action up to full blast, side MP3 player pocket, and a 3.5 mm cord to plug into your electronic devices. The inflatable lounger comes with foot pump and patch kit for just $30. So, plug it and start playing!!

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If you can’t afford to give your bathroom the luxury of a waterproof TV set, but, you wish you could! Then we have a wonderful option for you that is affordable too, the IP Rated Bathroom TV. The waterproof TV is designed to fit into a wall space approximately the size of a tile. The chrome-finished panel features Sharp’s LCD TFT 5-inch screen (diagonal). The TV comes with a standard 3 pin mains plug, a waterproof remote control, aeriel connection, A/V leads to connect to a DVD/Video etc. The TV features a contrast ratio of 300:1 and it sells for just £169.99.

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We have earlier told you about Transforming Suitcase that can change into a chair, or a bookcase or a lamp to provide its owner the comforts like home, when out on a trip! But, if you prefer to carry backpacks, then this stylish Backpack Seat and Cooler from UrbanPeel is just the thing for you! The backpack is perfect to be carried to the beach or camp! The backpack is made of aluminum and polyester and can conveniently turn into a chair. The transforming backpack sells for $79.

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I have earlier told you about Self-Watering Plant Pots that completely frees-you away from the task of watering your plants. But, if you already have a nice terrace garden with good number of pots then instead of the troublesome task of getting your plants transferred to the self-watering pots, you can install an Automatic Plant Watering System in your garden that will take care of watering your plants on its own. The plant watering system featured here is designed in Italy and the device automatically waters up to 20 plants for up to 40 days without the need for a spigot or power outlet.

The device comes with up to 20 drippers attached to a 32′ PVC hose that runs from the systems reservoir to your plants and then back again. The system also features a washable polyamide filter that removes rust, dirt, and other impurities so drippers wont clog. And, the four easy-to-set watering programs regulate the 6 1/2 gallon reservoir for 10, 20, 30, or 40 days of operation. The tank of the system is separated from its support base to prevent condensation, and non-slip rubber pads protect table or counter surfaces. The automatic plant watering system is available in limited quantities for just $64.95.

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If you do not like to grow plants just because it requires a lot of care and content yourself with artificial plants then I.V. Self-Watering Plant Pots will drift-you back to the natural ones! The self-watering plant pot’s feature a medical drip feed exactly like the glucose drip which nourishes the plant with water and food to help it grow. So, you don’t require to do any labor with your plants!

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