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While I'm done with Just What I Wanted, I'm not done writing about gadgets and technology. My work here attracted the attention of t...

With that, my time here at Just What I Wanted! is done. I've posted about 580 gift ideas in the last fifteen months, with help from frie...

While everyone loves cupcakes, the standard no-frills cupcake shape is so boring and passé. Snazz your next party up a little by baking a bu...

How many times have you sat down to a nice bowl of soup or stew or oatmeal and taken a bite, only to scald your tongue and cheeks when the f...

If you're like me, occasionally you go through a period of intense addiction to that old simple yet fun videogame Tetris. When you'r...

If you want to look like a snazzy detective while checking your carpets and furniture for those invisible stains and spills, this Stain Dete...

This handy pocket-sized device will be able to provide a nice, bright light for you as long as it's been exposed to a little daylight re...

Sorry about disappearing for the last week. Holidays, travel, and families kept me quite busy! But now, to close out the year, I have no few...

If you know anyone who likes spicy foods but hasn't tried these, it's definitely time to get them a can of Wasabi Peas . These are r...

A perfect companion to yesterday's desktop heater , this little device keeps you nice and cool when it's hot outside. The Desktop Ai...

Here's a unique and attractive decorating idea: why not write out your favorite quotes, thoughts, or lines of poetry in pleasant fonts o...

With these chilly winter days upon us, it's important to keep warm. If your computer doesn't pump out enough heat on its own, you mi...

It's probably too late for this year, but if you want your tree next Christmas to be the geekiest one around, get some of these Circuit ...

If you need to measure a specific amount of time but don't want the soothing, pleasant steady flow of sand from one glass chamber into a...

Wine connoisseurs all agree that wine should be allowed to "breathe" (i.e. sit exposed to the air) for a while before you drink it...

In 2006, the world's population officially passed the six billion mark. To commemorate that historic event, you might consider getting a...

If you know anyone who enjoys picnicking, camping, or just lounging around outdoors, and who is a wine drinker, this set of Steady Sticks w...

If you've never known the joy of having foot-covering pajamas, then you're missing out on one of life's great pleasures. They...

Every now and then, someone comes up with a new, innovative version of one of life's basic tools that just makes you think, why wasn...

When I think of pillow fights, I generally picture happy people with big fluffy white pillows. But if you're a pillow-fighter and you...

If you're a boy scout, or you just want to always be prepared no matter what cuisine you encounter, you might want to carry around a pai...

For the creative type on your wishlist, the person who's been busy creating artistic masterpieces since he or she was a tiny child, this...

This is a nifty little invention, and while it's not a fancy electronic gadget, and it won't change the world, I bet nearly everyone...

This handy little device has two functions: it's designed to both tell the time and hold credit cards for you. It's a Credit Card Ca...

Want to give a photography hobbyist something new to experiment with without going broke buying expensive photography gear? Pick up a copy o...

For the stylish adventurer who's also concerned about the environment, this Hemp Bushwhacker Hat is made entirely from renewable hemp f...

In today's global marketplace, where it's as easy to get in touch with someone across the world as it is the person next door, it...

Unless you're used to constantly going commando, chances are you enjoy wearing underclothes. They're snuggly and add an extra layer ...

It's handy to have a place to toss your pocket change at the end of the day, but most piggy banks look stupid, and make you slowly drop ...

Nothing says "sports professional" like showing up to a match with your gear all stowed in a stylish bag designed to keep it safe ...

If you enjoy Japanese food, particularly sushi, then you've probably tried the spicy paste called wasabi. What you may not know is that ...

Is your green thumb actually a very light shade of teal? Do you have trouble keeping even fake plants alive? Maybe what you need is a Self-W...

Christmas is only two weeks away, and for all of you who celebrate, you've probably put off buying stocking-stuffer gifts until the last...

It's handy leaving notes for friends, coworkers, or relatives tacked up on bulletin boards or the fridge, but if they don't notice t...

Retro fashion somehow defies the laws of trendiness and manages to stay hip even today, which makes me wonder: how long until older current ...

Attempting to securely prop your baby into a sitting position is doomed to failure, but it's important for babies to practice sitting up...

If you love hot dogs — and really, who doesn't? — then this little device will certainly make your life easier. The Hot Dog Toaster has...

This simple and useful gadget is a great addition to any bathtub, solving a frustrating bathing issue that bugs us all at one point or anoth...

Wrapping up our giant USB heating spectacular, we present this USB Eye Warmer . It's a comfy eye pillow with USB-powered heating element...

Here at Just What I Wanted!, we're devoted to keeping you abreast of all the latest advances in USB heating technologies, which is why w...

Do you want to roll with the gangsters, but you're too white and nerdy? Holla some shouts out to your home-boys by wearing this Gangster...

Surely you have a sickeningly cute pair of lovebirds on your holiday gift list, and you're not sure what to get them. While it's alm...

It's the breakout environmental documentary of the year, and highly recommended by people across the globe, treehuggers or not. It's...

As everyone knows, parents with a small baby get no exercise. Babies like to sit quietly in one place all day, so their parents just lie aro...

For those with a morbid sense of humor on your list, Gloomy Bear is a pink vinyl figurine that is both adorable and rather disturbing. His ...

If you're a fan of both light-colored clothing and colorful foods, chances are good you've managed to accidentally stain your shirt ...

Give one of these to everyone (uh, except not little kids) first thing on Christmas morning and you'll save them all a lot of package-op...

While I've featured both The Goodfather CD-ROM and The Baby Bandolier here in the past, not until now have these two great tastes that...

If you grew up in the eighties and you liked really cool stuff, chances are good you'll be familiar with the giant multi-lion-robot-huma...

If you know a kid with a large open field, chances are they'll love getting an Aerobie as a gift. These are extremely lightweight, seri...

Many wine enthusiasts know the problem that faces them when they decide to open a bottle of wine. Do they try and drink it all in one sittin...

Everyone loves playing with a ball. You can toss it, squeeze it, roll it, bounce it... but this particular ball has a whole bunch of neat ex...