July 28, 2006

Another Dell explodes

Not sure what's going on with Dell lately, but not only has their customer service and support gone to hell, but now their computers are exploding on a regular basis. | More →

July 27, 2006

Kotarou robot responds to touch

“Kotarou” — developed at the University of Tokyo — stands 133cm tall and weighs approx. 44-pounds. What sets this robot apart from others is that it actually responds to human touch — grasping of the hand, etc. It features multiple processors and an external power source. I dunno man. Judging by the video the scientists didn't put enough effort into this thing. It barely... | More →

July 25, 2006

Logos redone Web 2.0 style

What do you get when you mix the biggest logos in the world with some Web 2.0 designers? A bunch of rainbow colored gradients, that's what. I tried doing the same thing with my house but the home owner's association sent me an angry worded letter. Those stupid bastards just don't know how to appreciate rainbow colored walls when they see it.... | More →

July 25, 2006

Morph pad is the most amazing note pad ever

Sick of your boring old note pad? Then order some of these Morph pads, which are custom built depending on the number of sheets you want. Although I don't see how you could bring yourself to actually use one. It'd be like using the back of a Picasso to take down some notes. Only afterwards you wouldn't kill yourself because you just wrote on... | More →

July 24, 2006

License plate blurring device

Some people who enjoy driving fast have developed a device to blur license plates at the flick of a switch. It was originally produced for participants of the cross country race Bullrun, but is perfect for anybody who just really hates obeying the law. Like bank robbers. And pirates. | More →

July 24, 2006

Device writes on water

Researchers at Akishima Laboratories (Mitsui Zosen), working in conjunction with professor Shigeru Naito of Osaka University, have developed a device that uses waves to draw text and pictures on the surface of water. The device consists of 50 water wave generators encircling a cylindrical tank 1.6 meters in diameter and 30 cm deep (about the size of a backyard kiddie pool). The wave generators move... | More →

July 24, 2006

Monopoly replaces cash with Visa debit card

Monopoly board game players can now pay for properties with debit cards. Game makers Parker have phased out the standard multi-coloured cash in a new version. Players will instead use a Visa mock debit card to keep track of how much they win or lose. It is inserted into an electronic machine where the banker taps in cardholders' earnings and payments. Parker said replacing of... | More →