Dolphin Stadium gets world's largest 720p display

Dolphin Stadium gets world's largest 720p display:

We're used to a lot of companies calling their products the world's largest, smallest, first or most expensive, and most of the time, we're able to deflate the hype at least a little. But in the case of the newly unveiled display at Miami's Dolphin Stadium, we may just have to hand it to them: the 720p display is a whopping 137 feet wide by 50 feet across, making its diagonal dimensions 1,750 inches. So, when stadium officials boast that it's the world's largest HD display, we really don't think we can argue with them (though we do take issue with their removal of the 's' -- but that's another story). Sort of makes those 103-inchers we were just drooling over seem kind of tiny. Then again, we're not quite sure where we could put a 1,750-incher if we actually had a chance to get one for ourselves, so a 103 will do us just fine, thanks.

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Ricardo Self-Weighing Luggage

Ricardo Self-Weighing Luggage: "Nothing is more of a pain-in-the-ass than dealing with airports and luggage. Checking luggage, losing luggage, regulations, fees, etc. can all make your relaxing vacation turn into a stressful nightmare. Ricardo has developed luggage that can solve one of the blunders. This line, named 'The Solutions' offers a digital scale that is built into the luggage. It helps keep you avoid those overweight-luggage penalties. The luggage is available in 25-inch and 28-inch size and can be purchased in maul teal, crushed berry, or black.

Lazy Drinker Programmable Drink Mixer

Lazy Drinker Programmable Drink Mixer: "With summer right around the corner, many people are starting to fantasize about days spent poolside (or, we suppose, computerside) with nothing more than a drink in hand trying not to get burned by heaven's unfeeling eye. Why not fix up that drink with the Lazy Drinker, a programmable drink mixer that makes whipping up your favorite drinks a breeze?

It holds up to 16 bottles as well as ice, but you'll also need to supply your own CO2 bottle (and PC or Mac, of course.) You connect the Lazy Drinker to your computer and the software handles the rest. You can either choose from a list of pre-existing drinks or you can risk the well being of friends and family by concocting a drink of your own design. In either event, the Lazy Drinker gets to it and mixes the drink like a pro—a cold, heartless, robotic pro.

The Lazy Drinker's $750, but who can put a price on freshly-minted robo-Mojito?

Kanguru 64GB Flash Drive Max

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Obey the USB Tiki V3

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Though when surrounded by those who are in the right state of mind it may be able to spring to life on its own, you might want to make sure and plug it into any nearby USB port or get yourself a USB-to-AC adapter to power this thing. Before you know it, it takes on a life of its own. Obey the Tiki! It's $169.99, available now.

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