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For anyone who's ever been shocked while plugging in or pulling out a cord (and who among us hasn't been?), this is the perfect solution! This power plug is outfitted with a retractable cover that covers the metal pins while it's being plugged into and pulled out of an outlet to prevent accidental shock.

It's an awesome safety feature - especially for those with children. But is it on the market, or still just in concept phase?

Start your engines - the latest iOS 4.1 iPhone and iPod Touch update is ready to download on your iPhone and iPod Touch! What's the big deal, you ask? Well, not only does this version of iOS 4 include lots of bug fixes - namely proximity sensor issues and better compatibility with the iPhone 3G - but it also includes a handful of new features. Find out what they are when you read more.

This image was submitted to our Cool Capture group by community member sparklestar.

This is Belle, the long-suffering kitten. She spent the first 10 weeks of her life with a camera in her pretty little face. I had this idea for a photo long before I fostered some kittens. Then I took in two kittens and their mother for the local RSPCA shelter and bingo - I got my shot. Camera: Casio EX-600 (now retired and upgraded).

Have you been testing out your photography skills and have a snapshot you want to share? Submit your pics to our Cool Capture group, and your image may be featured on GeekSugar! Find out how to get started after the break.

Today's announcement from Google brought a pretty big change in the way we search. Google Instant is amazing, and amazingly fast, but not everyone is as excited about change as Google is. If you're not a fan of the fast-loading, search-predicting new feature, there is a way to turn it off.

Find out how after the jump.

The more high-tech mobile phones and devices get, the more vintage-inspired accessories pop up on the radar. Cases in point: the iPad Typewriter and Midcentury Modern PC Tower. The most recent item to come across my RSS feed? The iRetrophone iPhone Dock, a dock designed to work with your iPhone 3G, 3GS, and iPhone 4.

The dock features a hand-sculpted base and working handset and easily accommodates your phone's USB connector. I, of course, love all things vintage geek, but what do you think?

The iRetrophone retails for $250 and can be found on Etsy.