Contest: Win a 37-Inch Sharp Aquos TV [Contests] (2)
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Want a free 37-inch Aquos TV from Sharp? Of course you do—and the best part is that you get to put your nerd knowledge to the test in the process. All you need to do is take the "history of television" quiz after the break and send it in to us. The winner will be selected randomly from the submissions with the most correct answers. Here are your questions: 1. What was the call signal ...
Ballpoint Pen Doubles as an Emergency Cellphone Charger [Cellphones] (2)
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Brando is known for quirky and offbeat gadgets, but they deliver their fair share of useful devices as well. Case in point, this ballpoint pen that can also be used as an emergency cellphone charger. According to the description, it averages a 100 minute charge time, 20 hour standby time and 2 hours of talk time on one AA battery. It also features five connectors (Sony Ericsson Fast Port, Nokia 2.5mm, 3.5mm, mini USB and ...
10 Gadgets To Turn Your Kid's Room Into a Den of Depravity (27)
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Sending a child off to college can be a sad, lonely time for parents. That is, until they decide to take advantage of their newfound freedom. Why not travel, take a pottery class or turn your empty kid's room into a tricked-out den of depravity? Wait, what? I can't believe I just wrote that. It's perverted and wrong...just the way you like it. So grab the Mrs. and a suitcase full of Viagra because things ...
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Jiscilla said:
OMG...this is all sorts of wrong...do not view at work!
10 Ejection Seat Tests In Sloooowww Moooootion (3)
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From lighting strikes, to Mentos explosions, the bottom line is that everything is cooler in slow motion. In this case OObject has collected 10 ejection seat tests that are enjoyable to watch at any speed—but in slo-mo it's like watching a nerdy ballet of planes, fire and rockets. [OObject]
Qik Video Streaming Comes to HTC Phones [Qik] (2)
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Good news for HTC phone owners, Qik is bringing its popular video streaming service to the Touch Dual, Touch Diamond and the TyTn-II. They are also adding two other Windows Mobile phones to the list: The AT&T Tilt, and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. All you need to do is set up a free account on the Qik website and you will be streaming video from your handset in no time. [Qik]
Milk, Milk, Lemonade…You Won’t Like the Fudge I Made (1)
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It seems juvenile, but this shirt teaches kids valuable lessons about the human body in terms they can understand. That’s right kids—fudge is made around the corner. Fudge sprinkled with nuts. Just like Grandma used to make…in the morning…after 3 cups of coffee. Sounds delicious right? Nooooo…no it’s not. Product Page ($20)
The BlackBerry Storm Should Launch on Verizon in November [Blackberry Storm] (3)
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If you have been wondering when you will finally be able to get your hands on the BlackBerry Storm / Thunder, sources at BGR claim that it has just gone into technical acceptance and it has been delayed internally while the kinks are worked out. All-in-all we are looking at around 6-8 weeks here to get everything wrapped up, which should put a release sometime in November. This information is not a guarantee, but I'm ...
EA Announces SimCity and the Sims 3 for the iPhone (50)
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EA has announced that nine new titles are currently in development for the iPhone: Yahtzee Adventures, EA Mini Golf, Lemonade Tycoon, Mahjong, Monopoly: Here & Now The World Edition, SimCity, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09, Need for Speed Undercover, and The Sims 3. Many of these titles have been mentioned before, but I was pretty pumped to hear about SimCity and the Sims 3 being added to the list. EA has also revealed that they ...
EA Announces Sim City and the Sims for the iPhone: Spore Coming on September 7th [IPhone] (7)
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EA has announced that nine new titles are currently in development for the iPhone: Yahtzee Adventures, EA Mini Golf, Lemonade Tycoon, Mahjong, Monopoly: Here & Now The World Edition, SimCity, Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 09, Need for Speed Undercover, and The Sims 3. Many of these titles have been mentioned before, but I was pretty pumped to hear about SImCity and the Sims 3 being added to the list. EA has also revealed that they ...
First Person View of an Epic Parachute Fail [Base Jump Gone Wrong] (6)
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Before you decide to hurl yourself out of an airplane to get an adrenaline fix, take a long hard look at what happened to Hans Lange on a recent base jump in Norway. As you will see, he managed to capture the entire jump in detail using some sort of wide-angle helmet cam. I will admit that flying around in that wing suit looks exhilarating, but smashing into the ground, breaking a leg then being ...
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It's easy to get sucked into the adrenaline rush when you see some guy hurtling along parallel to a cliff face, but then the reality of risk becomes quickly apparent from the first person perspective of the failed chute opening.
Ghetto Disappearing License Plate Hack Rigged to Avoid Tolls [Criminal Mastermind] (15)
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It's not what I would call a Bond-caliber revolving license plate, but the system that a Queens truck driver hooked up in his rig is chock-full of ghetto ingenuity. Apparently, Orlando Payano mounted his license plate on a hinged piece of metal then ran an attached cable through his cigarette lighter. When he went through a toll booth, all he had to do is pull the cord and abracadabra! No license plate caught on camera. ...
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Chad said:
"Like most shirtless criminals pinned to the hood of vehicles, Payano denied everything despite overwhelming evidence." - Reublicans, the shirtless criminals of politics.
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Cheap James Bond Gadget haha
120GB Zune Purchased at Fry's for $250: Unboxed for Good Measure [Zune] (1)
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It appears that at least one lucky shopper at a Fry's in Atlanta managed to get their hands on a 120GB Zune before its official release, and there are even unboxing pics (after the break) and a receipt to prove it. If you look closely, it rang up at $250—backing up recent rumors about the price. [Thanks Joe!]
Smoke or Quit? A Lighter Toss Determines Your Fate (1)
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Having trouble quitting smoking? Every time you feel like having a cigarette, just give the smoke/quit lighter a toss and leave it up to chance. It will cut down on your overall consumption and it will make you feel less guilty when you do smoke. After all, the universe wanted you to have that cigarette. Product Page ($11 for a pack of 3)
Media Sync: iTunes Syncing on HTC, Nokia, Sony, and Sony Ericsson Devices [Cellphones] (2)
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Obviously, if you love iTunes but do not own an iPhone, syncing your music can be frustrating. Salling Software has developed a solution to this problem with Media Sync—an app that transfers playlists, music and podcasts to a wide array of Nokia, Sony, and Sony Ericsson phones (also works in a limited fashion with the HTC Touch Diamond). The basic Windows / Mac software is free, but you will have to shell out $22 for ...
The Napbook: A Laptop Case That is Soft Enough to Sleep On [Laptops] (1)
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Like the Pillow Book before it, the Napbook is designed to make catching a quick nap in a public place more comfortable—but the benefits don't stop there. By lying on it, you run less of a risk that your laptop will be stolen while you sleep. Plus, the extra padding helps to keep your laptop safe from damage. Unfortunately, the Napbook is a handmade design sold exclusively in an Apple store in Reykjavík, Iceland—but if ...
Google Co-Founder Expects Chrome-Like Browser For Android [Google Chrome] (3)
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It probably comes as no surprise, but Google co-founder Sergey Brin believes that Chrome will make its way into Android in one form or another (both Chrome and the current Android browser employ WebKit). "Probably a subsequent version of Android is going to pick up a lot of the Chrome stack," Brin said, pointing to JavaScript improvements as one area." He also noted that it would most likely take on a new name to indicate ...
Five-Faced Diesel Watch: Screw You, Midwestern States [Watches] (3)
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So, what if you don't live in the same time zone as New York, LA, Tokyo, Paris or London? Well, that means this Diesel Timepiece would be nothing more to you than a gaudy way to buff up your watch arm. Fortunately, a thinner, daintier version exists for those wishing to forgo the pre-ordained cities for five choices of your own. All you have to do is remember which one is which. Available for $550 ...
50-Foot Robot Spider Plans to Attack the UK on Friday [Robot Menace] (14)
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Commuters at Liverpool's Lime Street station need only to glance at a nearby office block to bear witness to their impending doom. What they will see is a 50-foot, 40 ton spider that currently lies dormant, but it is set to "come alive" on Friday. Apparently, the spider is a component in an elaborate bit of street theater that will take place at various landmarks throughout the city—culminating in a "spectacular finish" on Sunday. The ...
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Ben said:
Reminds me of the Tachikoma's from GitS.
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Hadyn said:
I want a 50ft Robot Spider!
Firefighting Sprinkler Suit From 1931 [Retromodo] (1)
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Back in 1931 Modern Mechanix magazine ran an article about an invention used by German firefighters to protect themselves from being engulfed in flames. The simple device consisted of a helmet with a built-in sprinkler system that connects with a nozzle on the hose. Using a hand lever, the firefighter could control the amount of spray needed for a given situation. Clever—but it seems that fighting a fire in something that looks like an old-timey ...
