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Open-source iCufflinks glow on you

Talk about geek chic. Adafruit Industries' iCufflinks bring a sleek new dimension to the power suit. Made from machined aluminum, the iCufflinks contain LED lights that gently glow behind the classic computer power button symbol.

This could be just the edge you need to intimidate your foes across the bargaining table or attract a geeky mate in a dimly lit bar.

Tinkerers will appreciate the open-source nature of these shiny accessories. Download the source code, circuit board files, schematics, and CAD files and go to town customizing your iCufflinks. Reprogram the LED light pattern into Morse code if you're feeling adventurous.

The iCufflinks get about 24 hours of blinky time from the batteries. That should get you through at least a few business meetings.

These tech fashion statements will be available tomorrow for $128. The first batch sold out in less than a day, so mark your calendar if you want a pair. … Read more

Like/Dislike cufflinks a Facebook fashion statement

The number of folks who like Facebook's "Like" function is becoming one of the strangest meta-memes of the year. Earlier this week an Israeli couple named their newborn daughter "Like" after the world's most recognizable thumb, and now I've discovered an ancillary trend--"Like" as a fashion accessory.

Cufflinks, Inc., offers this pair of spiffyLike/Dislike links for those of us who have let social-networking addictions spill over into all facets of life. Just be careful to always put the "Like" link on your primary handshaking wrist, especially when meeting her dad for the first time.

Then again, if you're out to flaunt a little more attitude but still fly the Zuckerberg flag, try the "f me" design shown below.

The links cost 50 bucks a pair, and because you're all about instant gratification, the company even promises to ship them out the same day, if you order before 3 p.m.… Read more

Flash drive cufflinks put data up your sleeve

Want important information at your fingertips at any time? Well, the USB Flash Drive Cufflinks come close to doing that, putting 4GB of storage a few centimeters up your arm near your wrists.

Each cufflink in this set has a USB flash drive with 2GB of storage. You can pull out the drive and USB connector without removing the actual cufflink, which acts as the cover.

Shown here in silver, this product also comes in gun metal and gold finishes. They are available from CuffLinks.com at $195 a pair.

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Gadgettes 177: The Drunk Idiot Episode (podcast)

You don't have to be drunk to act like an idiot. We prove that week in and week out. But it certainly doesn't hurt, either! If you're going to be a drunk idiot this St. Patties Day, you will want to check out this very special episode of Gadgettes.

Subscribe with iTunes (audio) Subscribe with iTunes (video) Subscribe with RSS (audio) Subscribe with RSS (video) EPISODE 177

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Happy Hour watch lets you focus on what’s important

Bottle opener cufflinks: be prepared!

Set of Five Star Wars Cantina Band Wine Stoppers

Geek Squad wants to save me from myself

Chatroulette being used for marketing… Read more

Sonogram Photo Cufflinks for the dapper dad-to-be

Alas, we didn't spot the Sonogram Photo Cufflinks in time for Father's Day. But they'd still make a great little gift for proud pops-to-be, no matter the occasion.

As the name suggests, the cufflinks feature ready-to-wear images of your budding bundle. Sure, you could carry those early pictures in your wallet, but the cuffs make the shots readily viewable every time you shake someone's hand or gaze down at your wrists (which will likely be often).

The cuffs go for $65 a pair, and take about three weeks to arrive. You can send in a different … Read more

For the most stylish Guitar Hero in your life

All this time I thought "FC" stood for full combo, but apparently it's French cuffs. Yes, the next time you suit up after a successful squeeze you can pop in a set of replica Strats SGs to keep your cuffs together.

Be sure to explain to everyone who asks if you play guitar or if you're in a band that you are just expressing your love for an awesome game and point out the colored buttons on the necks of the guitars. Then start miming playing SatD.

Each silver-plated cufflink measures approximately 0.75 inch high … Read more

Gadgettes 121: The Re-Episode

This show starts out as the Recycle, Reduce, Re-Use Episode. Shortly into the show, we realize how poorly thought out a theme that was. Wow, it's been a long break.

Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 121 Pee-powered battery (that technically runs on water or juice too) (Thanks Cianna!)

Sega robo-cat will meow, won’t catch mice

Quit smoking or be forced to wear these clothes made from cigarette butts

Breathalyzer key chain lets you see if you’re drunk while on the highway

Recycled condoms used on hair bands??? Snopes confirms this as legit! ACK!

Facebook spoils the free Whopper fun

Microchip Cufflinks… Read more

Gadgettes 78: The Last Gadget on Earth Episode

If that one missile that was shot at that one satellite was to, oh I don't know, miss that satellite entirely and redirect itself at the earth and blow everything up except for one of us and a small handful of gadgets...Well, let's just say you'd NEVER see us using them. Not even if they were the last gadgets on earth. Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 78 Why didn't I think of that? What the HELL?! This Week in Hello Kitty