If you’re the proud owner of one of those friendly robotic cleaners the Roomba or Scooba and are getting a bit bored of the look of them; instead of reverting back to conventional cleaning which you do your self (as if) you can now skin it. So the idea of skinning has now moved from software applications to domestic robotic cleaners (as I’m sure everybody expected).

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This is one cool gadget for the TV addict. The SlingBox (by Sling Media) is an easy-to-use device that plugs into your satellite, cable, DVD or DVR and transmits the video signal over a broadband connection to your remote PC desktop, mobile or PDA. So, you’ll never have to miss your favourite show when you’re away from the living room.

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There are not many things that make me drool (excluding pizza) but the Scarpar board did just that. The Scarpar is the first multi terrain motorised board. Unlike snow and wake boards you can use it anywhere so will be ideal when you don’t have the time or weather to enjoy your regular boarding.

You may be able to tell from the picture that the Scarpar uses mini caterpillar tracks instead of wheels, this gives it the ability to travel on grass, mud, snow anything bar water really. To really appreciate what it can do you need to watch the video of it in action.

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This has to be one of the coolest gadgets around! I’m not one to go fishing, but I may pick it up just so I can use this cool sonar device. The Humminbird Smartcast RF15 Fish Finder detects the presence of fish to an amazing depth of 100 feet.

The little fishies can’t escape as the RF15 gives a real-time visual on subterranean landscape and what depth they (the fish) are at.

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Now that the clocks have sprung forward and the weather’s warming a little, it might be time to start preparing for those summer barbeques we all love so much. I’m sorry to all those vegetarians out here, but I can’t wait to taste those barbeque-grilled steaks and flame-cooked chicken wings!

Anyway, the coolest gadgets team have got together to come up with a few ideas to help you start preparing for those long summer evenings and finally chase away those winter blues.

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When I first saw this clock it looked like a normal clock but something just wasn’t right. It’s a bit like when you see somebody who has had their eyebrows shaved off when getting drunk with the wrong mates, something ain’t right but it takes a while to put your finger on it.

The backwards clock is exactly what the name suggests (which probably gave the game away), a clock that ticks anti-clockwise. Very strange.

[Available from Crazy about Gadgets found on Crowded Brain]

With regards to gadgets there’s only 2 things better than buying your own

1. Being given a gadget
2. Making your own gizmo

The book Gonzo Gizmos is all about the latter with projects like

• A rotary steam engine from a candle, a soda can, a length of copper tubing
• A hot dog roaster that only needs just a flexible plastic mirror, a wooden box, a sunny day, and algebra
• Levitating magnets

It kind of reminds me of the program Brainiacs. Available from Think Geek.

As the summer is right round the corner, we’ll all be gabbing a little more on our mobiles - avoid the dead phone scenario by picking up a Solar Mobile Phone Charger. This nifty little charger is equipped with adapters for Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and Samsung phones.

The charger can recharge a battery in just 3 hours when exposed to bright sunlight. It’s ideal for the sun-worshipping holiday maker who wants to avoid buying a gazillion international power adapters for their mobile.

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