Posts by Category: Fun & Games

So maybe it’s pointless, but at least it’s happy!
Fun & Games September 7, 2009 posted by
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Star Trek Online – MMOG beta testers wanted

From the people that brought you City of Heroes City of Villains, comes Star Trek Online. A new massive multiplayer online game set 30 years after the disaster that was Star Trek: Nemesis. The game’s not ready, not even for a possible release date, but they’re looking for testers for the closed beta they’re setting up. Sign on and beam up Trekkies Trekkers, there’s plenty of ships for everyone. [Via Kotaku ] The Star Trek Online team is happy to…


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Fun & Games September 4, 2009 posted by
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BeepEgg – the eggstraordinary singing egg timer

Some people put a lot of effort into their boiled eggs, determined to get the yolk hardness or runniness just right. The BeepEgg may help or drive you to distraction. Throw the BeepEgg in the pot with your eggs and it will beep and sing as the temperature rises and then belt out tunes when the time is right for your desired eggs. First “Killing Me Softly” for soft eggs, “I Wish I Was a Hen” for medium and an…


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Bookmark This! September 3, 2009 posted by
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Sketchcast – broadcast your art and yourself

Once upon a time people sketched ideas on anything that came to hand – chalkboards, smooth dirt, napkins or the perennial favourite, the backs of coasters. Nowadays, we not only want to share our works of genius with more than just our boozy friends – we want to share the whole creative process, and we want to share it all with the world. Sketchcast is an online drawing and recording website all accessible via your browser. You can easily record…


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Fun & Games September 1, 2009 posted by
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Telegram Stop – Twitter for people who remember the olden days

Feeling disconnected from your past? Want to communicate with your grandparents in the way to which they were once accustomed? Would you prefer to compose messages in 140-character increments? Then why not send a ye olde telegram via Telegram Stop? For a small fee (US$4.70, worldwide) you can compose and send a reasonable facsimile of an old-style telegram to your nearest and dearest. Telegrams can be sent now or to arrive before your nominated date, and you can opt to…


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Free Software August 19, 2009 posted by
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TextOn9 – control your computer via a keypad

TextOn9 is an onscreen keyboard that allows you to use a numeric keypad to drive a PC the same way as texting on a mobile phone. You can use anything that sends numbers to the PC including a keyboard, a Bluetooth mobile phone (HID profiles available by clicking through) or even a Windows remote control. Use the onscreen keyboard as a reference and bash away; press 2 for A, press 2 twice for B, press 3 for D and so…


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Awesome August 10, 2009 posted by
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World’s Biggest Bubbles – all done with soap and mirrors

Zubbles finally got their act together and got to market, but that’s nothing compared to this guy. Samsam Bubbleman (not related to Samsam Sam I Am), has perfected what he’s calling the World’s Biggest Bubbles. Via his company Bubble Inc Sam is having a crack at the world record for the biggest free floating bubble. Using a secret bubble formula and what looks like string on a stick Samsam can make bubbles in the order of 20 feet long, by…


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Bookmark This! August 6, 2009 posted by
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Battlefield Heroes – cartoon warrior game front and centre

Battlefield Heroes is a free to play online battle game done in original Team Fortress cartoon style. You get all the trimmings, vehicles to drive, flags to capture, online foes to best, and of course the opportunity to spend money upgrading your style or performance. It’s a pretty good example of just how far the online gaming genre has advanced. Worth a look if you’re a gamer type. Very clever marketing EA.  Battlefield Heroes or, as many like to call it ‘Heroes’…


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Fun & Games August 3, 2009 posted by
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Duck Hunter – taking the video game into real space

Duck Hunter is an interesting experiment. Take a popular video game from a decade or two ago, create real live elements – i.e. an indoor flying duck and an infrared pistol – and put the two into a game package which involves shooting down the duck in mid-flight. Complete with sound effects and flapping wings. If it all gets a bit Arkansas redneck for ya, you can always discard the gun and just feed the duck batteries whenever it looks…


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Bookmark This! July 24, 2009 posted by
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Free Steam Games – don’t be a party poop, download some free fun video games

It’s Friday so why not kick back and enjoy some free video games courtesy of the Steam network delivery service? That’s right, just pop along to the link, and download such delights as Peggle Extreme and the rather innovative Mightier. And yes, you will need to install Steam first. TNSTAAFL, right? Tags: freeware, free+steam+games, steam


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Fun & Games July 21, 2009 posted by
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Pocket Retro Game Emulator – return to the golden age of handheld gaming

The Pocket Retro Game Emulator harks back to a time when men were men and pixels were garish. Yes, we’re talking NES, SNES, Sega and all the daft fun that involved beeps. This pocket friendly console comes with 4GB of storage space, miniSD expansion and the ability to play the best classic console games from yesteryear. It’ll also play back movies, MP3 files, eBooks and record your voice. Oh and it has an FM radio built in. So not *that* retro…


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Eco Friendly July 16, 2009 posted by
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6-in-1 Solar Robot Kit – eco bargain lets you play with light

The 6–in-1 Solar Robot Kit promises to deliver hours of happy fun from nothing more than some plastic, a few gears and the output from any nearby solar object. Not only can the kit be assembled into a Mars Rover clone, with its own funky solar power source, but also a fan, windmill, boat or nuclear submarine capable of sustaining life under the polar ice cap. OK, so we lied about the last bit, got a little over excited. Best…


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Fun & Games July 16, 2009 posted by
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Piggy Speakers – oinkers and squeakers

Pink, powered by four AAA batteries, 3.5mm input and you adjust the volume by twisting their tales. There, I’ve just read you the instruction manual for these delightful Piggy Speakers. AU$17.95 Whether your desk is like a palace or a pigsty, these squealers are must have music accessories or those of you that love anything quirky, and they’re guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face! Tags: gadget, pig+speakers, piggy+speakers


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but is it art? July 15, 2009 posted by
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Appliance Art – puts art on your appliance

Appliance Art spruces up your dishwasher with artistic or decorative prints. You can choose from Seurat to Michelangelo, from Obama to You-and-the-kids, even textures and peaceful meadow photos. The pictures come in either magnetic-backed vinyl or just vinyl for non-magnetic models. The vinyl option comes with a squeegee and instructions on cleaning so your art sticks nicely. You can even peel it off and apply to your next appliance. Prices are US$44.99 for the non-custom versions and they go up…


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Fun & Games July 8, 2009 posted by
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Beer bottles into beer tumblers – upcycling made stylish

Taking “paper, plastic or glass” one step further, the Green Glass Company turns old beer bottles into beer tumblers, labels and all! Whether it’s Mexican Sol, Corona, Rolling Rock or Red Stripe Beer, these sturdy tumblers will be a great conversation starter. More into wine or soda? You’ll have plenty of choices too! Bartender, set ’em up please!


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Beer bottles into beer tumblers – upcycling made stylish
Fun & Games July 1, 2009 posted by
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Cubicle Door Stickers – bring some stylish privacy into your drab grey life

These Cubicle Door Stickers are designed to give your cubbyhole a touch of class and style. Why settle for a gaping entrance hole, when you can add a full set of door trimmings and have people wait humbly in the corridor for you to summon them forth? Well that’s the idea anyway. Combine this with a 4000 volt electro-shock welcome mat and you’ll be golden. Or fired. $5.99.  Just stick some Cubicle Door Lock Stickers to your boring cubicle wall, and…


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