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Awesome December 15, 2010 posted by Scott

TRON inspired Skatecycle looks like the younger sibling of the Light Cycle

If you’ve seen TRON, then you’re no doubt familiar with the Light Cycle. But what about the TRON Skatecycle?I’m going to guess that you haven’t. Why? Because there’s just one of them, and it hasn’t been around very long. A regular Skatecycle is a strange skateboard thing with only two wheels that doesn’t require your feet to push off of the ground in order to propel yourself. The creator of this gadget decided to show off his love for one…

Awesome December 14, 2010 posted by Scott

R2-D2 Headphones make a geeky fashion statement

As a college student, I spend a lot of time walking around campus. You tend to notice a lot of things when walking about, one of which being that no one is very original in their choice of headphones. I’d say three quarters of the people wearing full-size headphones are wearing a pair of black or white Beats. Personally, if I were going to wear a pair of headphones, I’d go with a pair that said something about me. I’d…

diy December 14, 2010 posted by Scott

DIY Knitting Machine does all of the boring work for you

Kitting is one of those hobbies that takes a lot of time. First, you have to take all of the time to learn how to do it, then actually crafting something can take ages. Of course, you could always take another route and build a machine that could do all of the work for you. That’s exactly what one person decided to do. Made from some old scrap parts he had lying around and a special Picaxe-18x microcontroller, the creator…

Fun & Games December 14, 2010 posted by Scott

iCoat Watch+ turns your iPod Nano into a slap bracelet watch

Does anyone still remember the first iPods? While they were revolutionary at the time, they pale in comparison to what we have these days. The first one only held 5GB worth of music, and only had around 10 hours of battery life. Don’t even get me started on the $400 price tag. These days you can get yourself an iPod small enough to lose in your pocket that holds far more music, lasts longer and even has a touchscreen. The…

cool tech December 14, 2010 posted by Scott

iGrill is the perfect grilling accessory

There are many people out there that would consider grilling to not be merely a form of cooking, but an art. You have to get the flames just right, flip your food at the right times, and not leave it on too long. If you’re someone who likes to be very precise about your grilling, (rather than just eyeballing it, which some people swear by) then here’s a gadget just for you. iGrill is a companion gadget for your iPhone/iPad/iPod…

Fun & Games December 14, 2010 posted by Scott

Mini IQ Cube Flash Drive has a familiar look to it

I’m someone who loves solving puzzles. I’ll spend hours pouring over one, just to see it through to the end. This is why I’m rather embarrassed to say that I’ve never actually solved a Rubik’s Cube. Granted, I haven’t touched one in years, but as a kid I spent way too much time twisting and turning that annoying cube. I had the last laugh though, after I decided to completely disassemble it in frustration. If you have more fond memories…

but is it art? December 14, 2010 posted by Scott

Matt Lamp brings a little chaos to your lighting

Yesterday we showed you an interesting table that is sure to add a bit of intrigue to your living room. Perhaps now you want some lighting that will bring a similar amount of interest. If that’s the case, then you might want to have a look at this Matt Lamp. This lighting fixture is one that will no doubt stand out from the crowd. Rather than being made of a rigid material that maintains its shape, the Matt Lamp appears…

Bizarre December 13, 2010 posted by Scott

ANDREA air purifier uses a common household plant to clean your air

Air purifiers aren’t uncommon items to find in a house, especially if you’re in the presence of a germaphobe. There are a variety of methods to clean the air, including UV light, filters, and ionization. But have you seen one that uses a houseplant? Well that’s exactly what this ANDREA purifier does. It features a plant in a special casing which draws in polluted air, and uses the plant’s natural metabolic energy to clean it. The air is then pumped…

Awesome December 13, 2010 posted by Scott

Float Table uses magnets to hold its shape

If your living room needs something to liven it up, then a new piece of furniture might be exactly what you need. Something perhaps like this Float Table. When observed, it appears to be made up of a number of floating cubes. What’s more, is that when you press on it, the cubes will move accordingly, and then spring back into their respective places. Is it magic? No, it’s magnets. To say that they are held in place completely by…

Bizarre December 13, 2010 posted by Scott

Snapkeys wants to revolutionize the way you type on your iPhone

With the rise of touchscreen mobile devices, we have also seen the frustration of typing on a surface with no tactile feedback. This takes some getting used to, and even after a couple of years, still isn’t quite as comfortable (to me at lest) as using an actual QWERTY keyboard of sorts. Well here’s a new piece of software called SnapKeys that will supposedly revolutionize the way we type on our touchscreen devices. I have to say, even after watching…

but is it art? December 13, 2010 posted by Scott

Rock out retro-style with your own NES Guitar

Any geek that was a kid during the late 80’s/early 90’s no doubt has a soft spot for the NES. For many of us, it was our first experience into the world of gaming. Well if you’re a musician that wants to show their love for that gray box, you might check out this NES Electric Guitar. Hand-crafted from an original Nintendo Entertainment System and various electric guitar parts, this $150 instrument is both geeky and functional.

Recommended December 13, 2010 posted by Scott

YouTube prepares to lift video limit restrictions

If you’re an amateur video producer, you’ve no doubt ran into issues with YouTube‘s video length limit. Thankfully the company recently raised the cap from 10 minutes to 15, but even that isn’t enough for some people. Well now it looks like the limit may be removed completely in the near future. According to product manager Joshua Siegel, the company has been working on their Content ID software, which scans videos for copyright violations. The advancements they have made allow…

Awesome December 13, 2010 posted by Scott

Cthulhu Tree Topper is adorably evil

It’s probably a little late to start decorating your Christmas tree, but I’m sure there are a few procrastinators out there. If you fall into that category and are still looking for a tree topper, then I might have the perfect one for you, especially if you’re an H. P. Lovecraft fan. Behold the Cthulhu Christmas Tree Topper, and tremble before its might! This topper was lovingly hand-crafted from 100% merino wool, which was both needle-felted and wet-felted to produce…

heh heh! December 10, 2010 posted by Scott

Pi Pizza Cutter is horribly punny

If you love pizza and bad puns, then have I got something for you. It’s a pizza cutter that’s in the shape of pi. Get it? You’re cutting a pie with pi! I told you it was a bad pun. Coming in one of three colors, your Pi Pizza Cutter features a pair of stainless steel blades that ensure your pizza is cut thoroughly on the first pass. I will have to say tha the blades don’t quite look big…

hmm..interesting December 10, 2010 posted by Scott

Apple begins rolling out 90-second song previews in iTunes

If you’re a frequent iTunes shopper, you’re no doubt familiar with the 30-second previews that you’re given for each song. 30 seconds is usually enough time to make up your mind about a track, but not always. Thankfully Apple has decided to roll out 90-second previews on certain songs which are over 2:30 in length. It might not be the most revolutionary change to the service, but still interesting to note since it seems to be the first music service…

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