Ring de alarm

Morning heat: British ingenuity—it’s what created Doctor Who, the Mini and eyeliner use among heterosexual men. It also produced the Teawaker, which could be seen as the British equivalent of the clock radio, except combining the functions of an analog alarm clock with a teakettle. Originally developed by a company called Goblin, the idea is you’d wake up next to a hot cuppa, although in fact you’ll be hitting the snooze button on a boiling kettle. Still, these sold in the millions and are a mid-century British design icon. Delve into
their curious world at www.teasmade.com.

World provider: Sent in by Networthy operative Pluty, Galaxiki is like a combination of Wikipedia and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. You “buy” a galaxy and populate it with life forms according to your imagination. You can’t attack your neighbours, but they can come visit to check out your planets and their inhabitants. Get caught ridin’ nerdy at www.galaxiki.org.

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—Michael Citrome