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Top 10 Weirdest Gadgets of 2009
iPhones, netbooks, laptops and MP3 players are kind of a snore when it comes to evaluating each based on normality. Luckily for us, 2009 saw no shortage of weird gadgets to off-set the trend of normalcy. This brings us to our list of the Top 10 Weird...
Exemode’s digital frame key holder
When it comes to key chains, the biggest problem I come across isn’t misplacing them. It’s figuring out who’s face I want to feature in my picture frame key holder. So many faces, so little time ya know? Luckily Exemode’s P15 ...
How to make the moves on a girl with technology
So, you’re a dude. There’s a girl you want to make the first move on, but are hopelessly clueless because for one, girls are complicated and so is technology. San Francisco Weekly’s How to Make The First Move 2.0 chart demonstrates ...
USB Pet Rock is good for _______ .
I am having the hardest time wrapping my head around Think Geek’s USB pet rock. Although the USB pet rock is clearly a throwback to the original famed pet rock of the 70s, it’s still just as puzzling as the original. I mean, what is it go...
Tech Gift Ideas for Under $100: Part II
With just FIVE days left until Christmas, I will finish off my gift ideas saga (Note that you might want to get expedited shipping if you are planning to order online!). (more…)...
Can you type faster than a 5th grader?
Probably not if the the 5th grader in question is named Mackenzie. Mackenzie can type an astounding 115 wpm. According to various Internet souces, the average non-professional typing speed is 50 wpm. In this Youtube video featuring Mackenzie showing ...
Screw reindeers, Santa’s got a new futuristic Land Rover sled
Okay, well not officially. Land Rover’s design team recently put their heads together to envision a more modern ride for Santa. (more…)...
Tech Gift Ideas for Under $100: Part I
You know you’re out there. You’re the last minute Christmas shoppers. You’re probably panicking right now, looking for the perfect gift for all the people on your list. Well, here’s a list of a couple great gifts for under $100 that will hope...
Do You Need Bananas In Your Ears?
From Rekuru: Are you worried that your earphones are lackluster and dreary? Do you wish your headset would get off the couch and express itself more? Now your worries can slip away as easily as a cartoon character on a banana peel! Indeed, bananas,...
The Millenium Falcon bed, a Trekkie must-have
As a non-Trekkie, I have to say that I’m rather impressed by Kayla Kromer’s Millenium Falcon bed. It’s got starfield projection, working headlights AND hidden compartments. Being a circle-shaped bed, this basically means that itR...
USB Sofa Lets You Sit On Your Data, Makes Sharing Information A Breeze
There are so many wacky flash drives out on the market now and it seems to be getting weirder. The latest strange USB is an entire couch. Yeah, you heard right, its a sofa and not a miniature sized one, its an entire sofa that you can sit on. The US...
The Internet’s Weight Is Measured, Leaves No Room For Error
The Internet’s weight is something we never thought we would talk about but it’s come up, so why not mention it? A few days ago, some guys down at CNET UK decided that it would be interesting if they measured the weight of the Internet s...
‘Alien’ USB Drive Houses Your Data In Awesome Reptilian Creature
If you love Alien movies, then you’re going to love what this post has to offer. Check out this cool Alien USB drive that will scare the wits out of your officemates when they see it. The Alien USB is designed after the movie “Alien̶...
Mario Brothers Rob New York Cabbie For Every Penny, Move On To Next Level
The two brothers, Mario and Luigi are great a great gaming pair, but not when they’re out holding up cabbies and robbing people for everything they’ve got. I mean, yeah, you may need those extra coins to get to the next level, but this r...
Knock Detecting Lock Transforms Your Door Into A Pattern Sensitive Surface, Opens With Secret Knock
The secret clubchouse knock from childhood is back and it couldn’t be better. This new programmable lock allows users to open their door through a series of rythmic knocks, directly attached to the deadbolt on your door. The lock has a mechani...
FaceID Allows Face Recognition Entry, Leaves Fingerprint Scanning In the Past
Protecting your home just got easier and a lot more fun with FaceID, the new way to enter and leave your home. FaceID is the coolest new technology to come to home security systems, leaving passwords, swipe card, retina, and fingerprint scanning sys...
Rockband Played By Robot, Squeaky Fingers Drown Out Music
Rockband is a truly amazing game, especially since its arrival in the Apple app store, but I don’t think it was designed to be played by robots, except this one. Created by Joe Bowers, the robot racks up the highest amount of points in the lea...
Spooky Tesla Radio In A Jar, Lets You Hear Sounds From The Beyond
Just in time for Halloween, something spooky and gadget related has popped up, the tesla radio in a jar. Posted on instructables.com user mrfixits, this non powered radio unit, dubbed “crystal radio circuit in a jam jar”, brings in all s...
iPhone & Iron Man: Awesome Halloween Costumes For Nerds
Thanks to Ms. Jinra over at Ningin & Girlybubble, we have one of the coolest Halloween Costumes in a while. Check out these two guys dressed up as iPhone 3GS’ but make sure you see them using their iPhone’s to change the screens the...
