Finally In The Mood For Halloween
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Makes First Passenger Flight
On 10/26/2011 Boeing's launch customer, Nippon Airways, piloted the first ever passenger flight with the 787 Dreamliner. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner had 240 passengers onboard and flew for four and a half hours from Tokyo to Hong Kong.
Give The Cat A Break… Use The Lazer Stunt Chaser
Don't get me wrong, having my cat chase a laser dot around the house is great fun, but every now and then I feel a bit bad. The cat ends up laying on the ground panting and for about 30 minutes after I put the laser away the poor cat is hunting for the red […]
“The Football” Party Briefcase
If you want to get your pre-party started right, while looking like a secret service agent, check out “the football" party briefcase. The upside is one hell of a cool party pack briefcase, the downside is the $500 price tag. The contents of “The Football" briefcase are: 1 pair of handcuffs with 2 keys Engraved […]
Aeroshot Caffeine Inhaler
The kid with bug eyes above isn't sucking on a shotgun shell or a battery, it is an Aeroshot Caffeine Inhaler. Apparently the Aeroshot Caffeine Inhaler has a quick-dissolving powder which you inhale for an instant caffeine burst. Each Aeroshot has 100mg of caffeine which is good for about 7 shots, equivalent to a large […]
Napoleon Apollo 3-in-1 Smoker
Can't decide whether to BBQ, wet smoke, or dry smoke your food. Not a problem. The Napoleon Apollo 3-in-1 Smoker is modular and has three separate cooking chambers. Each chamber has its own cooking grate, temperature controls, and vents. The top lid even has five hooks for hanging meats. If smoking doesn't fit the bill […]
Old School Sound For Your Hipster Bike – Horn Bike
Not sure I like the name “Horn Bike" but I like the idea of this passive and inexpensive iPhone bike speaker. Sure you could wear earbuds, but you might end up as a hood ornament on a Prius. The Horn Bike is similar to other passive speakers we have seen in the past but comes […]
Kindle Fire
The tablet market seems to be the only thing that tech news sites are willing to talk about these days. Ehhh. The Kindle Fire, by Amazon, is the latest Android tablet and another attempt to make a dent in Apple's tablet dominance. The Kindle Fire weighs 14.6 ounces, has a 7-inch color touchscreen, a […]
Disney Appmates Allow Toys To Play On Your iPad
Disney is taking the iPad and making it a play space for toys. The Disney Appmate system interacts with the toys sitting on top of the touchscreen and can recognize each toy by its unique footprint. The app then tailors the experience to the toy in play. The current toys available are Lightning McQueen, Tow […]
Radiation Detecting Smartphones
Since the Fukushima nuclear problems, radiation has been on many peoples minds. Wouldn't it be nice to know if you are actually being hit by radiation? The folks at Japan's largest phone company, Docomo, are releasing a specialized Smartphone case (and app) that will allow users to measure radiation levels. The radiation detecting cellphone case […]