IntelliScanner Corporation is no stranger to the scanner scene, having picked up numerous awards for its range of scanners and software that help organize a whole lot of stuff for busy executives. Macworld is the place where IntelliScanner decided to have its IntelliScanner mini cubed unveiled, and it comes packaged in a delectable metallic cube for easy storage. What makes the IntelliScanner mini cubed special is it offers personalized asset tags and new software features for managing home assets. More on the device right after the jump.

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Mention the word tundra and what is the mental image you get? Chances are, it ain’t a pretty sight. Desolate, icy cold lands with extremely harsh weather – no sane person would want to move there due to the location, unless he/she is a certified hermit who wouldn’t mind suffering from frostbite or hypothermia once in a while. Well, amidst the rugged landscape, we’re pretty sure that whatever survives in that condition are super tough, and that’s generally the idea that AT&T and Motorola want us to have with the new Motorola VA76r. This tough 3G clamshell handset features a rugged exterior that is able to hold its own in harsh environments – making it the perfect cell phone for teenagers, outdoor enthusiasts and contractors. You know how fragile those souped up 3G handsets are these days, they’re as dainty as they’re expensive.

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Gillen Industries is proud to bring us its latest device – the Airline Passenger Restraint Device. This nifty little gizmo is meant to assist the airline industry when it comes to controlling unruly passengers. We’re not too sure whether the Hulk is able to remain shackled in these, but we suppose even a testosterone-laden WWE superstar will find it hard to squirm his way out of this. After all, the Airline Passenger Restraint Device is made from high-strength materials with an innovative design that allows airline employees to quickly and safely restrain individuals who pose a danger to themselves or other passengers during a flight. Relying on heavy duty, rip-stop nylon mesh fabric and reinforced with auto-type seat belt material, the Airline Passenger Restraint Device will restrict upper-body mobility while still allowing for total airflow so that suffocation and heat exhaustion won’t pose a risk. At least this is safer than a taser on-board, eh.

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It does make me wonder sometimes – housewives hate the sight of cobwebs all over the house, especially those left behind by daddy long legs, and here we are with a gizmo that supposedly helps spiders spin more webs. Ah well, at least this is placed outdoors where spiders have better luck catching some insects in the tangled web that they weave.

All you need to do is stick the Spider Web Maker in your garden, sit back, and wait for one of your arachnid chums to finish their architectural delight. Marvel at the visual spectacle that is the spider’s web from your very own garden.

Unfortunately for the spider, you might get bored of their “work” once they’re done, and wipe the slate clean to get a new piece. I’d be bummed too if I were that particular spider, seeing somebody figuratively flush my sweat and blood down the water. At least each £7.99 purchase comes with an information booklet written by Natural History Museum scientists, providing more information on spiders and their webs.

If you haven’t had a chance to pick up the Rechargeable Heated Insoles, then you’ll need some way to warm your feet once you’re inside.  It’d be great to curl up next to a fireplace or wood stove after being outside, however, most of us have nothing more than a vent to defrost over.  Which usually doesn’t do the trick, this foot warmer will likely help you warm up quickly.   It’s not the first foot warmer out there, but this Japanese foot warmer doesn’t use electricity to power up.

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With strict laws being enforced in many countries around the world concerning the ban of cell phone usage while driving (unless you use a hands-free kit or a Bluetooth headset, of course), many people have already picked up either one solution although there are some who decide to take their chances in getting a ticket by flouting the law while keeping a sharp eye out for the men in uniform. We say you’d best make the switch, after all, how are you going to explain to a heartbroken family in your moment of carelessness on the phone while you’re behind the wheel and knock somebody down? Folks who own an iPhone have yet another option for a hands-free experience – this time round it is courtesy of Hearing Components’ new Comply NR-10i High Tech Noise Reduction Earphones.

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The name Targus ought to be familiar with people who own notebooks – after all, most of the standard notebook carry case that comes with each notebook purchase aren’t exactly up to par with what consumers want. How else would you explain the many other notebook carry cases that are available at your local computer store which offer much, much more in a compelling design, to boot? Targus is back with a bang, this time with its Spruce EcoSmart line of MacBook Pro carrying cases. As you can tell by the name itself, these were specially designed for Mac users, and I must say that Targus has done a pretty good job in making sleek bags to match the equally stylish MacBook Pros – all this without causing additional harm to the environment (more on that later) at a pocket friendly price.

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Want to find a way to encourage your child to start the saving habit? Of course, there is no better way to teach the little ones than by your example, but just in case you want to augment your thrifty lifestyle, here is the Discovery Robot In My Room that could go some ways in helping. This smart-aleck talking robot comes equipped with a motion detector and a twisted sense of humor, belting out something funny each time a coin is deposited. It has a repository of over 50 humorous responses, phrases and sound effects, featuring an LCD display that shows off your total coins and a built-in alarm clock. The Discovery Robot In My Room will retail for $39.95. It does look rather strange being headless though.