The Surface Tension Arcade coffee table is basically a computer in a glass box, but that dosen’t make a dent in the “I need this” factor - this is a coffee table done right. A drop down panel exposes a joystick and buttons for arcade style gameplay, and the built-in wifi enables you to stream audio right to your stereo. You can browse the internet, look at pictures, watch DVDs, and even set your beer on it. What else do you need?

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When it comes to smoke alarms most people forget that they even exist. It’s hard in our busy lives to keep any eye on the little things whether it be the smoke alarm, the fuel gauge on our car or our dignity. Thanks to Dupont, the guys that made napalm, you don’t have to worry about potential deadly fires going by unnoticed. Sort of ironic in a way.

These doohickeys screw into ceiling lamps as you see here in between the bulb and lamp itself. It uses the electricity running through to the bulb to recharge the alarm so that you don’t have to replace any batteries. These puppies will set you back $39.99 but can you really put a price on safety? Yes, yes you can and that price is $39.99. Hit the link to see the product page.

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So you’re nearing the end of an epic BWL sesh and all of a sudden your back starts to cramp up. Sure, you could tell your team you’re going to be AFK for a sec and head to 7-11 for some nourishment and a quick stretch. Then again, you could avoid that dangerous encounter with sunlight altogether, slide your mattress under your computer desk and let the good times roll. It’s possible with the Office Organix Erogopod 500.

Just think! Think of the possibilities for users who suffer from repetitive strain injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome. And what about the chronically ill and the…wait…why are you looking at the Ergopod 500 like that? You just want to use it for porn don’t you?

Shame on you.

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