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February 13, 2007 8:42 AM PST

Beam up the lights, Scotty

by Mike Yamamoto
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(Credit: Chip Chick)

We're saddened to say that there appears to be an infinite supply of date-repellant products on the market. As if we needed more proof, another example has surfaced in the form of a gadget that pays homage to--what a surprise--Star Trek.

VOS Systems has created a talking light dimmer that Chip Chick says features "the voice of Majel Roddenberry (AKA the computer)." The dimmer is equipped with voice-recognition software so you can do your best William Shatner impersonation on it too.

You'll have plenty of time to practice on Saturday nights. Come to think of it, there probably won't be much reason to dim the lights after all.

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i remember those!
by obivins February 13, 2007 1:08 PM PST
i totally had two of those. not so much for the recognition, and the voice was
obnoxious, but meh...
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