Sep 29 2006 Wearable Power Assist Suit
I'm down with the concept of a robotic power assist suit, but I'd really wish somebody would have the smarts to attach some weaponry to one. Or at least have more wires coming out the back.
Sep 29 2006 UBC car gets 3,145 miles pre gallon
Just in case you thought your car wasn't dorky looking enough, engineers at UBC have built this monstrosity that can go a whopping 3,145 miles per gallon. Perfect for any weirdos who've ever fantasized about driving across the United States on a single tank of gas.
Sep 28 2006 Katamari Damacy inspired commercial
Probably not directly inspired, but sitll good fun.
Sep 28 2006 Scanner recognises hidden knives and guns
A new security scanner uses software to quickly scan the body and use pattern recognition to find guns and knives and other threats. It should quicken the security scanning process immensely, but odds are your gun-shaped block of cheese is still going to cause some problems. You don't have to bring that thing everywhere you go, man.
Sep 27 2006 Google Maps captures naked sun bather
It was only a matter of time before those evil pervert satellites started capturing people sun bathing in the nude. Let this be a lesson to all, before ever stepping outside naked make sure there aren't any billion dollar satellites hovering around above you.
Sep 25 2006 Super Mario Bros. theme stolen?
This guy is making the very weak argument that the Super Mario Bros. was stolen off a track by "Friendship" called "The Real Thing" from 1979, 6 years before the release of Super Mario Bros. There's a clip featuring both songs, and the similarities are weak at best. I can see how one might think something fishy was going on here but I'd bet my left testicle this is just a coincidence. Unless it's not. In which case there's no way in hell you're getting my testicle you sick pervert.
Sep 22 2006 Bike Furniture exactly what it sounds like
Often when I'm sitting comfortably in my seat watching TV I think to myself, "You know what? I really wish this seat was made out of a bike." Well now some crazy bastards have gone and made my dream come true, shaping bike parts into furniture that looks just as ugly as it sounds uncomfortable. And yes, that is a bike horn attached to the seat.
Sep 20 2006 USBCELL recharges batteries with USB port
USBCELL has developed a NiMH battery that charges by being plugged into the USB port. Which is a pretty neat idea, but until it starts cooking meat I'll be filling my USB ports with this bad boy.
Sep 20 2006 NanoNuno Umbrella never gets wet
The NanoNuno umbrella uses nanotechnology based off the lotus plant to always keep dry, using the principle that the microscopic, rough nanostructure on the leaves of the lotus plant simply cause dirt and moisture to roll off because there is a much smaller surface area to which things can stick to than on a smooth surface. So after the umbrella gets wet you just give it a quick shake and it should be good to go. And for only about $100 you can't afford not to buy it! Although that's about the only thing you'll be able to buy because you've just dropped $100 on an umbrella.
Sep 19 2006 Rocket Bike will kill you in style
How It Works
1. A toggle switch on the battery pack arms the ignition system.
2. The left-thumb button sends power from the battery pack to an igniter on a model-rocket motor inside the rocket engine, vaporizing the roofing-tar fuel so it can burn.
3. The right-thumb button keeps the nitrous oxide flowing (and the rocket lit) as long as it's pushed.
4. The left brake lever regulates the flow of nitrous and throttles the rocket.
And what does all that mean for you? It means if you want to bike from 0-60 mph in under 5 seconds now you can. Dying has never been easier!
Sep 18 2006 Sun Jar stores the sun's light
Jam jars store jam, the Sun jar collects and stores sunshine so that you can use it at night.
And by storing sunshine, they of course mean light bulbs. But the concept is sweet enough that I might start calling my lamps sun bowls. And the sun itself? Well that's just a sun...um...generator.
Sep 18 2006 HipPop Pets are dog speakers
These HipPop Pets are miniature portable speakers that run on three AAA batteries. The site doesn't explain what they do except occasionally light up and play music when the motion sensors are activated, but I like to imagine they follow you around and are every bit as lovable as real dogs. Or real friends. I'm so lonely.
Sep 14 2006 Flattua is a floating bed
The Flattua bed is supported by a single beam attached to the wall, creating a neat effect that looks like your bed is floating on air. My only concern is if it'll hold up to my rock hard 600 lb physique. Considering my current bed is just a pile of cushions on the floor I'm going to assume not.
Sep 14 2006 Stay-Cold Polar Pitcher keeps drings cold
Why water your drinks down with ice when you can keep them stored in a separate container? The pitcher is designed for beer but can hold whatever else you might want to keep in there. Like blood. Or gasoline. The sky's the limit!
Sep 13 2006 The new iPod nano gets an ad
If Apple and Gap teamed up they could create an advertisement so hip the Universe would actually implode.
Sep 13 2006 China develops self driving car
China has put together a car that can supposedly drive itself, which was unveiled at the Northeast Asia Investment and Trade Expo. FAW tested the sedan at speeds of up to 37 mph but said the car can actually reach a top speed of 93 mph, which is about 93 mph faster than I'd like to go in a driverless car.
According to the newspaper, the specially equipped HQ3, which monitors the road via two onboard cameras and receives its instructions from a computer, "has a strong ability to recognize the environment around it and tackle turnoffs [and] street crossings, as well as broken lines instantly. It's also able to adapt to changes of driving attitude and natural lighting, as well as shadows of trees and bridges."
In case you didn't understand all that let me translate: it will crash into the first thing it sees. And at speeds up to 93 mph!
Sep 13 2006 Murata Boy - the Robot that can ride bicycles
Murata Boy is a robot capable of riding bicycles unassisted. It can balance, pedal, and direct the bicycle, even turning to avoid obstacles. Which begs the question: how can they build a robot that can do all this but still not have one that can properly turn me on? Shame on you, technology. Shame on you!
Sep 12 2006 Inflatable iceberg is so sweet
There won't be any room leftover to swim, but who wants to swim when you've got a giant ass inflatable iceberg in your pool. I mean damn, man, I don't even own it yet and I'm already dreaming about how much fun it'll be. And don't even dare challenge the iceberg king. Because I will destroy you.
Sep 11 2006 Ant's life studio is virtual ant farm
Bandai is set to release an electronic ant farm, proving once and for all that the entire world is officially ridiculous. The thing costs $69 and is set to be released in November, and is being marketed as a way for stressed out employees to watch others hard at work. So if you're slaving away and get depressed at work you can just pop this thing open and laugh at how hard the electronic ants have it. It'd be amusing if it weren't so sad.
Sep 11 2006 Rotating chimney oven
There's no reason you would need your chimney oven to rotate, but by golly if you wouldn't want it to. Having things rotate is a gauranteed way to make them cooler. Like attaching flashing lights and laser beams. Plus if you're ever cooking something and then need to cook it again on the opposite side you're good to go. Who hasn't ever been in that situation?
Sep 7 2006 Yalos is world's most expensive TV
Keymat Industrie has released the Yalos which they claim is the world's most expensive TV coming in at around $130,000. The TV features a while gold frame studded with 20 carats of diamonds, although it only comes in resolutions of 720p and 1080i. You'd think with the cost it'd at least have 1080p, but that's what happens when you replace technology with precious gems. Just the other day I swapped out my TV for a giant ruby and the thing hasn't been the same sense. Damn you, cold Hot Pocket. Damn you to hell!
Sep 6 2006 Cutting scale measures food as you cut
The cutting scale is a concept for a cutting board that has an integrated scale within a defined area on it's surface so that ingredients can be cut and measured on the same surface with very little extra effort. It's a super simple idea and one I'm surprised nobody has thought of yet. Because seriously, I'm sick of measuring my food on the same scale I use to measure justice. Doesn't make any sense? Think about it.
Sep 6 2006 RoamEO is GPS for your dog
RoamEO is an exciting new product that enables dog owners to quickly and easily locate their pets. Using a GPS-enabled collar, RoamEO can pinpoint your dog's location and show you where he's heading. It's that simple.
I suppose this could be useful if you have a habit of letting your dogs run wild. Then you'd exactly where they were. Or if you don't want to shell out $459 for this thing you could just follow the screams of people being eaten instead. What, your dog doesn't eat people? Then he's not a real dog.
Sep 5 2006 HydraCoach helps you drink water
Have a tough time drinking the proper amount of water? Then here's a bottle to help you out. It tracks how much water you're taking in via several electronic metrics, and lets you know how much more you should be taking in for optimal hydration. I've actually designed my own system for figuring out how much water too drink. It's called 'being thirsty.'