Physical Fliike Counter Shows off How Many ‘Likes’ You Have on Facebook

Let people in the real world know how popular you are in real life with Fliike. It’s a physical counter that shows off how many “Likes” your page has received on Facebook in real time.

The Fliike was created by Smiirl, which is a design studio start-up based in France.

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The Fliike basically connects to your Facebook page via Wi-Fi and transmits every “like” that you’ve received onto the flipboard-like counter. Personal pages won’t have much use for it, but pages for commercial purposes might, just so that establishment can show people that they’ve got a strong virtual presence.

A limited number of Fliikes are available for pre-order for $390(USD) (yes, $390!) If you’re more popular than 99,999 likes, Smiirl can add an extra numerical column to your Fliike to accommodate your massive popularity. The first batch ships out this November.

[via C|NET]

Fitbit Zip Review: The Tiny Anti-Flab Motivator [Lightning Review]

I’ve been walking around with a Fitbit Zip in my pocket for the last week, most of the time forgetting it’s there. Then remembering, looking, and realizing how lazy I’ve been. Is this activity-monitoring gadget the kind of thing that can get you into shape, or is it just more junk in your jeans? More »

H.R. Giger Counter is Too Creepy to Use

Get it? It’s a Geiger Counter made to look like it was created by H.R. Giger. I don’t know about you, but Giger’s Aliens creations creep me out. Therefore I could never use this. I would be too afraid that it would eat me from the hand up. Just let the radiation kill me.

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If on the other, you hand want to check for signs of radiation on some alien world, then this Giger Geiger counter is for you. The base radioactive sensor electronics were purchased from Adafruit industries and then modded into a xenomorph by Steve D of Mad Art Lab.

It looks pretty amazing, and quite scary. And yes it does actually work as proven in the video. Now you can be safe from radiation and freak people out at the same time.

[via Nerdcore via Obvious Winner]


Beer Tracker Bottle Opener Counts Opened Bottles to Keep You Sober

If you drink on a regular basis, then chances are you already how many bottles spells “just right” or “trouble” for you. Something to help you along when the lines start to get blurry is this awesome Beer Tracker Bottle Opener.

Beer Tracker Bottle OpenerIt basically works like every bottle opener in the store, except that it keeps track of the number of bottles that have been opened using it throughout the night. If you made anyone any promises to stay sober or if you’re driving the gang home tonight, then you need this bottle opener.

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When you’re ready to do it all over again, just hit reset and start popping the caps off of the bottles for another round.

The Beer Tracker Bottle Opener is available online for $10 over at FredFlare.

[via Nerd Approved]