How much do you love your Twitter friends and followers? Enough to stare at them everyday in real life?

If the answer is “yes” (or if most of them have really cool avatars), in a few days you could be having cofee from your own Twitter Mosaic Mug. One easy step and it’s yours: enter your username and choose followers or friends, push a button and that’s it.

You can delete people before getting it printed, so make sure you get rid of those bastards you only follow to make fun of.

Mug not your thing? You can get the mosaic printed on t-shirts, mousepads, bags and even cards.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $12.95 on Sxoop.com.

Via TechDigest

A perfect raiding night needs more than a good computer and the right game addons. If it’s something important you need to be in the best mental and physical state, which means some extra accessories are required…

Security

Actually, this is a step you should’ve taken before the raid: get a Blizzard Authenticator. Seriously. Have you seen how many accounts get hacked? I’m sure you don’t want to discover you’re broke and all your epics are gone.

Staying awake

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Raids usually last a long time and it can get pretty late until you finally down that boss.

1. Engobi Caffeinated Snack Crisps. It’s food and caffeine all in one, pure win! Each bag is equal to two Red Bulls, so it should keep you up for long enough.

2. To stay even more faithful to the spirit of the game, you can get your caffeine and nutriments in true potion form. A Mana Energy Potion and a Health Energy Potion should keep you running for a wipe night.

3. If your poison of choice is coffee or black tea, not energizing drinks, you can at least get a mug to match your screen. Naturally, they come in two types again: Mana and Health Mugs. HP for tanks and mana for casters, get the one for that’s better for your class! (No, drinking out of it won’t make your warrior suddenly gain 3000 HP, but it might keep you alert enough to move out of the Green Shit on the floor.)

4. Finally, for you caffeine-haters: something that doesn’t involve ingesting anything. The Anti Sleep Driving Alarm detects movement and when your head droops it blasts your ears with a loud obnoxious alarm. There’ll be no way of falling asleep during a raid while wearing this.

Now that we’ve made sure your account is in working order and you’re alert enough, we can deal with the little details to make you more comfortable.

Fighting the heat.

If it’s a hot day, you’re melting already. Add the heat from the computer to that… and you’re one unhappy gamer.

1. If you’re using a laptop, you need to cool it down. Not only it will make you feel better, it will also make the game run smoother. You do not want it to crash because you tiny fan can’t handle all the heat… Try the HeatShift Laptop Cooling Pad for something different from the usual plastic pads.

2. If you’re gaming on a desktop, a fan will do. Something like the MP3 Speaker Fan doesn’t take much space and it can be a nice backup solution in case you break your good speakers. If the audio part seems useless, the Arctic Breeze Fan is a gadget without any bells and whistles and is only dedicated to keeping you cool.

Fighting the cold.

Just one thing: frozen fingers = BAD.

1. For full-body warmth, get the Snuggie, sit in your favorite chair hugging the laptop and off you go into Northrend!

2. If you’re one of the unlucky people forced to play next to a window that doesn’t close properly, your hands are going to be frozen all the time. But a pair of USB Heating Gloves can solve that… and they don’t even look that silly.

And to top this off… something you don’t need, but you definitely want: a Custom World of Warcraft Tabard t-shirt. Really, how much more dedication does it take? It’s fabulously geeky, but there’s no better way to show your support for your guild. And, after all, you do spend several hours a day with this people.

There you have it! Buy them all or choose a few, but get the best out of your gaming experience. And remember: Ulduar is coming.

Valentine’s Day is looming closer… and you’re screwed. Your girl is expecting something nice, something that doesn’t scream “bought from the corner store on the way to your appartment”.

If she’s into big, expensive presents… you’re on your own there, you need to figure out if she wants an iPod, a new perfume, some jewelry or tickets to an exotic country.

For the rest, we’re here to help. Coming up, 8 affordable presents that will show her that you went that extra mile for something unique. Mix and match if you want, there’s nothing stopping you from getting more from the list!

1. You can’t go wrong with chocolate. But let’s admit it, she can buy all the fancy stuff for herself all year long! But I bet she never got a Chocolate Pizza before…

2. Breakfast is a whole ritual, and for many of us cookies simply cannot miss from the menu. The Valentine’s Edition Dunk Mug makes cookie-lovers’ lives a bit easier with the special compartment – and it comes in pink to match the occasion. (Unless she hates the color, in which case there’s a regular version you can go for.)

3. To fill the cup on Valentine’s morning, nothing could be better than some “You Warm my Heart” Hot Cocoa Mix. Delicious chocolate and floating marshmallow hearts, aww.

4. Still not enough sweets? There’s more! The Message Cookies spell out your feelings – literally. There’s nothing wrong with being cheesy if it shows her how much you love her!

5. If your girl leans towards the geek side, she might appreciate techy presents better than the usual beauty products. And because Valentine’s is a special occasion, get her the best of both worlds: a designer flash drive in a special “in love” edition. The Pink Meletta Mimobot is trendy and useful at the same time.

6. Wii fanatics are bound to love the Chocomiis. Two delicious chocolate figurines representing the happy couple… and you can even bite the other’s head off (in a very literal way) in case you get angry. Although we hope that, since you’re celebrating Valentine’s, you’ll try to keep a peaceful atmosphere.

7. Showing up in a Binary Love t-shirt, carrying a bouquet of flowers, can do more than any regular gift for a girl who’s passionate about her computers. How many people know how to write “love” in binary? You’ll be the only 2 people on the street who know the meaning. Even better, you can get matching t-shirts and reach the heights of geeky love.

8. At the end of the evening, celebrate in style. Sparkling Gold Cuvee is not just a fancy brand name – it actually has flakes of gold floating inside the bottle. It can’t get any better than this.

And there you have it. 8 ideas to get you through this February 14th. But remember: you shouldn’t save all the nice gestures for special occasions. It won’t hurt if you get her some special chocolate on a random Monday, will it?

Are cookie plates cumbersome? Didn’t think so, but in case you disagree with me, the Valentine’s Edition Dunk Mug is here to help.

The catch is the hidden compartment, perfectly sized to hold a couple of delicious cookies. How that keeps the crumbs away is unclear though, since they tend to fall off while you’re biting, not before…

What makes it a special Valentine’s edition, you ask? Why, of course, the pink color.

Despite the drawbacks, it’s definitely original and seems to be popular, so if you feel a lack of inspiration creeping up on you come February the 14th, you can give this a try.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $23 on CharlesandMarie.com.

Via ChipChick

A mug is a mug. You drink out of it, how can you reinvent something so simple? And yet not a week goes by without a new design popping up – new in terms of looks and usage.

The Chalk Board Mug looks boring: plain black and nothing special in terms of shape and size. But the innovation is in the finish: it’s glazed with a chalk board surface which allows repeated writing and wiping, just like we used to do in school.

I wouldn’t go so far to call it indispensable or even useful, but it could be handy when having guests over (no more mixed up drinks, finally!). Even better, it could make a most romantic kitchen utensil: who wouldn’t love to find love messages while drinking their coffee?

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $10 on SpoonSisters.com.

Via CoolMaterial

Although they’ve been around for a while, we still love looking at our mugs changing color when we pour the coffee in. And we couldn’t miss the festive version now…

When it’s filled with the hot liquid of your choice, the Heat Sensitive Xmas Mug reveals a decorated Christmas tree ready to brighten up your morning and give you some extra holiday spirit.

And I don’t need to mention this is the perfect stocking stuffer too, right? Maybe the adults won’t be that impressed, but for a kid a mug that changes color is very close to magic.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.98 on Amazon.com.

Ctrl+Alt+Del is one of the funniest webcomics for geeks out there, and if you haven’t read it you should point your browser in that direction as soon as you get a couple of free days (the archive is big and you need time to browse it in order to fully appreciate the story).

When you’re done (or if you already know it), you’ll want one of these Ctrl+Alt+Del mugs. Three to pick from, one with each main character: Ethan, Lucas and Lilah. Each comes with a quote about coffee… a disturbing quote about coffee, one might say.

But that’s part of the charm… And who isn’t slightly homicidal first thing in the morning?

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9.99 on SplitReason.com.

The Knuckle Duster MUG! Mug has an unique design – and the word “unique” can mean a lot of things.

But first: what’s up with the weird name? Well, it goes like this: in Cockney slang “mug” means “fool”; someone who’s not a fool and wants to protect his breakfast sometimes needs to resort to drastic measures. Or something.

Although based on a funny premise, from a practical point of view the mug is not the best. Poking four fingers through the holes requires more effort than grabbing a handle, and something as basic as a mug doesn’t really needs improving. This knuckle duster is destined to be bought as a funny gift, then abandoned at the bottom of a cupboard… Unique is not always a good idea.

How much under $29.99?
A little: ~$24 on THABTO.co.uk.

Via BoingBoing

We had glasses earlier, it’s time for another mug now. This one is a bit unusual; it’s not the average ceramic-plus-design.

The TimeMug is an insulated cup with one distinctive feature: an embedded clock. It comes in a lot of colors and the clocks come in 4 styles (2 with rhinestones and 2 without), and it looks like it’s endorsed by a lot of celebs, judging by the media section of the website.

However, this average mortal fails to see what the big deal is: since we have a computer or a cell phone around 99% of the time, why wouldn’t we use a regular mug for the drink and one of the gadgets for telling the time?

Oh, right, it’s more than a recipient for coffee, it’s a fashion statement. Ok… It’s your money you’re throwing away, not mine.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.95-$29.95 on TimeMug.com.

Via RedFerret

Was there any kid who wasn’t fascinated with dinosaurs after seeing Jurassic Park? My brother ended up knowing about 50 or so dinosaur names and a bunch of details about each of them and I was left with a certain interest myself. And I still love mugs.

Naturally, the Dissapearing Dinosaurs Mug is a match made in heaven. It’s one of those thermosensitive mug which change colors when a hot liquid is poured inside and it’s made of awesome. When coffee or tea goes inside, the entire history of the dinosaurs happens in a few seconds: they are alive one moment, skeletons the next.

It might not be the most exciting thing for most, but I say it’s damn cool anyway.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $12.95 on PhilosophersGuild.com.