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This could quite possibly be the stranegst home alarm system we’ve ever come across. It works by blasting “a loud alarm while also flashing very bright floodlights when it detects a break-in, rendering the epileptic criminal incapable of escaping before police arrive.” Continue reading for a short demonstration. Here’s Adam Frucci’s take:

In Japan, it isn’t enough to just, you know, call the cops when a robber breaks into your home. No, you’ve got to put your money on them being epileptic and then try to give them a seizure. At least that’s how I understand the Intrusion Alarm System by National Japan

[via GizmodoNewlaunches]

That’s right, this strange alarm clock only turns off when you feed it coins. That’s not all, it costs a hefty $51 and is only available in Japan.

Meet the BANCLOCK alarm clock. Not to be confused with the bang clock, this alarm clock features a display like a national debt ticker and alarm which can only be turned off by feeding the damn thing some coin

[via Engadget]

When is a computer mouse not just a mouse? When it looks like a rice omelet that’s ready to eat. More pics after the jump.

A new dish to me—a rice omelet is simple a rice-filled omelette drenched in ketchup. Turn that concept into a mouse cover and you have yourself one hell of a strange and creepy peripheral

[via GizmodoSciFiAkihabara]

The Estari DC15 is the world’s first dual-touchscreen notebook, keyboard not included. It features an Intel Core Duo (1.83-GHz) processor, 2GB RAM, up to 100GB HDD, and dual 15-inch touchscreen displays. No word yet on pricing and availability. Continue reading for another image.

The company has installed virtual keyboard software and users can even use wireless keyboards (or USB ones) if they feel uncomfortable with the concept. One drawback of this model is that it weighs a whole 5.9kg

[via NewLaunches]