Tiny R2D2 Remote Controller By Watch Is Mankind’s Pinnacle
Humanity, give up. We can call it a day. We have reached our peak as a species, because someone has invented a remote control R2D2 controlled entirely by a infrared-transmitting, Dick Tracy-style watch. From the seller:
The geek-tastic R2-D2 Whizzwatch is a timepiece with a difference because R2-D2 is attached to its strap. Simply unclip the legendary astromech droid, pop him on your desk and use the buttons on the watch to move him around. Brilliant if you’re bored at work, it really is the gift you’re looking for. Especially if the recipient is a Star Wars nut. And let’s face it, who isn’t.
There is nothing more left for us to achieve. we just need to each by one of the watches here?oh yeah, they’re totally sold out, so you’ll have to get in line?and then we can all die happy. (Via Gizmodo)
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