Puchi Puchi Poppety Pop
“Eternal Poppety-Pop” (Puchi puchi in Japan where it originated)  is a keyring sized game that allows users to pop plastic bubbles, which are replenished immediately and endlessly.

Since its release at the end of last year, two million of the toys have been sold in a country in which bubble wrap popping is regarded not merely as a diversion from boredom but as an antidote to stress. Only available in Japan or on Ebay at present.

USB powered greenhouse for green fingered geeks
Doncha just love this USB powered greenhouse. Just the thing for the green fingered geek. Why not give one as a Christmas present?

We have seen the past and it is virtual
Ever wished you could read that old computer file but your PC doesn't recognise it anymore? Librarians and archivists are increasingly concerned about storing electronic data which becomes unreadable as computer operating systems are upgraded and replaced.

Now Microsoft has joined forces with the British National Archives to develop Open XML - an operating system which can generate virtual versions of earlier Windows operating systems and let you read data you thought was lost forever.  

Keep on taking the medicine
Welcome to the capsule USB Flash drive. This latest goodie, from Hong Kong-based IT novelty supplier Brando, is high up there in the "Useless but Cool " stakes.  

Is it a jelly bean or is it a pill? Whatever. Either way we don't advise swallowing it....

Anglican Church accuses SONY of desecration
"For a global manufacturer to re-create one of our great Cathedrals with photo-realistic quality and then encourage people to have guns battles in the building is beyond belief and highly irresponsible."

Church leaders have accused Sony of the "desecration" of Manchester Cathedral  after the firm set one of its top-selling Playstation games inside the place of worship.

Australians invent a better bat
Australian engineers have developed a style of new cricket bat, the “Smart Cricket Bat” which, its inventors claim will allow players to thwack the ball without fear of injury or strain.

The bat's innovative handle is fitted with electro-mechanical sensors and a vibration-absorbing synthetic material which converts shockwaves into heat and dampens vibration.

Send an Email to the Future
A "21st century Domesday Book" - a snapshot of the United Kingdom seen through e-mails - is being compiled by the British Library.

The library is asking everyone in the UK to forward an e-mail from their inbox or sent mail box representing their life or interests during May.

Builder buys Jump Jet on Ebay
Somerset builder Neil Banwell, has bought a Harrier Jump Jet on Ebay for £10,000.

Mr Banwell, who has parked the plane in his back garden, said "There are lots of parts missing but I'm gradually doing it up".

Become a Guitar Ace with an iAxe
Thrashing away on a guitar has to be one of life's great pleasures and with the iAxe USB Guitar, heaven is just a strum away.

The kit comes with USB-friendly software so you can transform your PC or Mac into an amp-cum- effects desk and recording studio in one. And all for less than £100.

Pimp that Football
This is a neat idea - a football with embedded LED lights to use in the dark. Follow the link to find out how to make one at home. (Instructions by Bobru).

Singing Ninja Hamster
At a squeeze of its paw this ninja rodent leaps into a questionable version of "Kung Fu Fighting" and twirls his nun chukka.

A companion maybe for our hamster wheel which plugs into the usb port and drives it faster the faster you type.

Wikipedia to offer free software for community websites
Wikipedia is launching a service offering free tools for people who want to build community websites.

Guide to Techie Speak
Ever been bamboozled by techies? Find out what all those acronyms (initials to you) mean with our handy guide.

Belt Up!
Already popular in the States, the Tunebuckle is predicted to hit the UK in big way in the next few months.

Simply slide your iPod®nano onto the buckle and plug in your headphones.  £29.99 in UK.

Forget Ghost Busters, Build a Bat Detector
Tony Messina of Las Vegas tells you how to build a simple bat detector that lets you hear a bat's echosound call.

Follow our links for the instructions and where to buy the components, world wide.