September 27, 2007
(Almost) Magic - Amazing Dice Trick Video
Wow check out this “dice” video…amazing…Up until today I had no idea Dice Stacking was even a hobby let alone a sport to some people. Well after watching this video I was pretty impressed and astonished [via] amazing-dice-trick, Consumer, Consumer, Cool, Cool, dice-stacking, Entertainment, Entertainment, gizmodo, magic, ... More
UPGRADE HACK - iPhone firmware 1.1.1 released, WiFi Music Store included
Cool, iPhone firmware is being updated to 1.1.1! So now I might actually think about buying one but then the network is still too slow….so I will just wait for the real thing… via 1.1.1, Audio, Audio, Consumer, Consumer, Cool, Cool, engadgets, Gadgets, Gadgets, Hack, Hack, iphone-firmware-upgrade, iphone-hacks, mp3, mp3, Network, Z ... More
DIY HACK - HOWTO Build your own LED Coffee Table!
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Wow, this has to be one of the coolest coffee tables you can own. You can get the kit at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories for about $350 or $450. You can even purchase a completed version if you are just not circuits-savvy. Since we first showed these off, we ... More
Bulletproof Backpack
If you live in the hood, you might need this just in case someone tries to shoot you in the back. This is the reality of some of the metropolitan cities in America so this IS a good invention. That’d be cool if there was one for your chest too… With the bunch of crazy folks running around these days wielding guns, I wouldn’t mind h ... More
DIY HACK - HOWTO make your own Jacobs Ladder version 2!
Wow, check out this Jacobs Ladder too! This is how I used a neon sign transformer to create my own classic sci-fi prop the Jacobs Ladder. A Jacobs Ladder is nothing more than two vertical wires attached to a very high voltage. The wires which form the ladder are close together at the base but diverge as they go up. When switched on an electric arc ... More
Batteries powered using p…
Here’s some batteries you can power with some human p… You can even use it 3-5 times to re-fuel your batteries! This is tight, too bad it’s only available in Japan. I’d get one next time I head over there! In February we talked about a Pee Powered battery that was in the testing phase in Japan. Now it would seem they hav ... More
DIY HACK - HOWTO make your own Jacobs Ladder!
Here’s a cool DIY on making your very own Jacobs Ladder. I always goto Fry’s with my friend Eric and find that they have this giant Jacobs Ladder that’d go off as soon as you were about to touch motherboards and whatnot. But this is great that now I know how it’s made. The basic construction and principle of a Jacobs lad ... More
Computer key ring
If you are look for something that is slightly out of the ordinary and maybe even a little bit show off, then these keyboard rings will make you achieve that. Be prepared for everyone to ask you where it came from though, so you have been warned. Priced at $5. Source [Etsy] Computer, Computer, Consumer, Consumer, Cool, Cool, Funny, Funny, Gadg ... More
Bring Vegas home with you
Add a touch Vegas style to home or office with this great looking and fully functioning table lamp! Sorry folks you just know that gambling can lead to serious addiction problems, so we wouldn’t want to encourage you. But just in case you cannot resist a quick little flutter, the slot machine actually works and pays out, just don’t fill it up ... More
Somewhere to put your loose change
Now this is different sort of bank to put your spare cash into. Naturally this would have to be a strictly adult type money box. Unless you tell the kids that it is a character form Ghostbusters! The sperm bank can be purchased for only $8.95. Source [Baron Bob] Consumer, Consumer, Cool, Cool, Funny, Funny, Gadgets, Gadgets, money_box, spare_ca ... More
September 26, 2007
HULK Green Laser Video and more FREE Green Lasers!
Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode As you can notice, we have added a new category to our blog, Green Laser, due to overwhelming responses for Green Lasers. Anyways, here’s the latest HULK Green Laser Video, sent to me by Frank at DragonLasers.com. (Thanks Frank!) You can check out HULK G ... More
Retro style T Shirts
Get yourself some retro style t shirts with many designs to chooses from, like Optimus Prime, Spider-Man, He-Man, Storm Shadow, Darth Vader, R2-D2, and Stromtrooper. These look great and are bound to get the attention of like minded people. Who will no doubt be asking you where you got them from? Prices from $20 to $30. Source [Uncrate] Consume ... More
Now this is what you call a model
This guy knows how to have a bit of fun, the ship is 1:20 scale, 30 feet long and weighs in at around 700 lbs. Oh did I mention that it can carry two people! The ship is based on the German WWII pocket battleship the Admiral Graf Spee. It has a 15 hp outboard engine built into the frame and can travel at speeds of 15 mph. The battleship cost the ... More
September 25, 2007
Military hard and Jet Ski combined
This is a serious piece of kit, which nobody is ever going to need to see coming towards them. It is a reconnaissance and surveillance device, even though it does look a bit menacing. It combines all the qualities of a stealth jet, this enables to travel at high speeds and virtually undetected. And yes it can carry a wide range of weapons too. So ... More
Moon light in your home
This looks pretty cool and very unusual too. It comes with remote control, so it will be easy to get a full moon or new moon, whatever your choice is. Features: Built-in-light sensor illuminates moon when it gets dark Rotates through 12 lunar phases True-to-life, detailed lunar moonscape Easily mounts to wall with three different hanging angles I ... More
A different two seater bike
More or less everyone has seen a tandem the bike that enables two people to ride along but one in front of the other which is not really a great way to go a romantic weekend. Anyway this bike is especially for the couple who want to ride along side by side even holding hands, how nice can that be. Priced at $221 on eBay but located in Germany. So ... More
September 24, 2007
A holy mp3 player
Now even people who are strictly religious can enjoy their favorite music, where and when they choose. This would go down well with a lot of different people, and being disguised as a cross, means that there is bound to be no problems with anyone trying to steal it from you. Its only has 512 MB of storage but you cannot have everything, besides i ... More
How things change over time
This is a great image which demonstrates the humble 1 GB, the device that looks like a nuclear bomb is a 1 GB hard drive as made by IBM around twenty years ago, and then it was a top item. While in the mans hand is a SD memory card, which we know can hold anything up to and beyond 20 GB’s, I wonder what technology will be like in a further twen ... More
September 22, 2007
Space Invaders are here
These cool space invader glasses are made by Seattle artist Missval and could be purchased through her Etsy store the place where many designers sell their wears. However for the moment I believe that they are currently sold out, but demand is a splendid thing and if the demand is there then possibly the supply line may open up. These were price ... More
Man USB hub
For computer users who love to have the odd looking devices surrounded their computers or desks, then this little device is just another one for the collection. The USB hub that looks like a man, a flat man granted, but never the less a man has ports for four USB powered devices, which is handy for most of the required devices. Priced at around $ ... More
New use for old instruments
Remember all of those old instruments that people have and never use, well as part of a design challenge in London, one of the entries was a guitar hack which turned the old instrument into a new iPod speaker system. The guitar has been entered into the Deptford Design Market Challenge, and it looks both retro and cool at the same time. Source [E ... More
The cat translation device
Oh yes, this really translates the purring of a cat, how do we know, well the makers tell us so. After all it not that anyone can really dispute it, can they? The makers are hoping that many cat lovers will shell out their hard earned cash in order to hear what little tiddles has to say, no doubt it would be something like “I’m hungry” or ... More
Pour yourself a jumbo drink
This is must idea for people who wish to make an impression to their friends. Although I suppose that would depend on your friends and their ideas of what’s cool and what definitely not. This is a one off design, built for a British diplomat no less, no doubt to remind him of the old colonial days or something. The elephant mini bar is made fr ... More
