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Video after the jump [source] http://www.inewidea.com/2008/04/21/6070.html With this gadget, the dark place is gonna be light up while using screwdriver. Price: $15 Buy it here http://www.inewidea.com/2008/04/21/6068.html Different from normal ones, this chill bag is shaped like a stick which is easier to be carried. Price: $12 Buy it here http://www.inewidea.com/2008/04/21/6065.html Apparently, this is a bunch of wood sticks on a black board. Then, you know what is its real usage? Answer here tomorrow. http://www.inewidea.com/2008/04/20/6062.html You can’t realize that this is a USB drive at first glance. Nevertheless, IT IS! Wanna know how to get a similar one? Just DIY by following the instruction here. http://www.inewidea.com/2008/04/20/6059.html This new patent from Microsoft give you a chance to use a mouse by wearing on hands and, better still, you can control it with gestures and positions. [source] http://www.inewidea.com/2008/04/20/6058.html