Tranquility Tinkerer Gifts

Zenboni

Pounding speeds up the computer.

Robot Parts $5

Robots search for people's personal information in the cloud.

'My penmanship has really improved since I got a laser printer.'

The Computer Bore

'First you forget logarithms. Then you forget how to do long division. Then the multiplication table begins to go...'

Needed Inventions: An Airbag To Protect The Viewer Against A Really Lousy Program.

MacGyver's Cat: 'You see, I took your bed and two paper clips and made it my bed.'

Early cyborg.

"To be honest, I don't mind the cold, and being an introvert, and slightly antisocial, I really treasure the quiet time when the others have flown south..."

'Hon? Did your phone go dead? Hello?'

Water Gardening: One thing is certain - you will find the peace and tranquility of water an almost irresistible attraction.

The Not-So Smart Meter

Gadget geek.

"Siri, who’s the fairest of them all?"

'I solved the problem of dead zones on my cell phone with a personal satellite,'

"Oh good, more time alone for quiet reflection."

'I think I see what's making your funny noise.'

Bicycle sat nav.

"It's a smart hamper that sucks up clothes. My mom claims I leave my clothes on the floor, so she has it follow me wherever I go."

'I'm no expert, but I think we're a little behind when it comes to the latest industry technology.'

'Ugh! Another oil puddle in the living room – bad robot dog!'

"The man who invented autocorrect died from the corona vibrator."

"No, it's not a bug. Since you keep losing you phone, I purchased you a phone-locating drone."

'Roger's busy making a cat-flap in the kitchen.'

'Are you not thinking what I'm not thinking?'

Fixing the Computer.

Do you have a phone with recording capabilities? I want to be able to carry a wire when I meet with my boss.

"When it comes to fixing his own computer, I call it his PDDIY project. That stands for please DON'T do it yourself."

"After I fix your laptop, can I have a bedtime story?"

"Baldo, why don't you turn that computer off and do something else?"

"Behold! My greatest improvement to fatherhood. She cooks, cleans, takes care of the kids, burps, and farts. What's more...she self-identifies as a father!"

Sundar Pichai's first doodle.

Edison invents the personal stereo