smartphone costumes and masks
15, Oct 2014
Awesome Hi-Tech Halloween Costumes

Some people love Halloween and spend quite a bit of time thinking of the perfect costume. Others, like me, hate the idea of dressing up as something lame and end up skipping the costume party altogether. I think I might show up to the halloween costume party this year thanks…

Ello.co
26, Sep 2014
Ello = The Anti-Faceboook

There aren’t too many Facebook competitors with good traction. Not even Google Circles is doing great. And, the current Facebook alternatives all treat the users as a bunch of advertising zombies. Say Ello to Ello a new social network created by a small group of designers and creators. Most things…

Sperm Extractor Robot
22, Sep 2014
Automatic Sperm Extractor Machine?

Yep, this odd looking self service machine which has some analog knobs on top is a sperm extractor machine/robot. This device currently resides in a Chinese hospital in Nanjing. All the sad user has to do is turn on the screen for some video, pick the amplitude, frequency, and temperature…

Fake Seatbelt T-shirt
10, Sep 2014
Fake Seatbelt T-shirt

While I tend to lean towards less laws, at least the seatbelt laws in many states help to keep drivers alive. But what about those stubborn lawbreakers who are old-school and don’t want to wear a seatbelt? They can pay the hefty fines and have to deal with being pulled-over.…

Troy-Bilt TB2MB Jet Gas Leaf Blower
8, Sep 2014
Troy-Bilt TB2MB Jet Gas Leaf Blower

Leaf blowers are great tools for cleaning up around the home. However, the electric leaf blowers don’t seem to push enough air and either have a short battery life or a cord to deal with. The gas blowers are marginally better but either push a narrow stream of air at…

Das Can-in-Stein
26, Aug 2014
Das Can-In-Stein

Time to fancy up your cheap beer with the Das Can-in-Stein ($9.99). This simple, yet clever, invention holds a standard 12-ounce beer (or soda). Now you can sip your PBR while pretending to be in Germany for Oktoberfest.   Just slip your drink into your Das Can-in-Stein and brace for…

Saleen 416
18, Aug 2014
Tesla Model S P85 Tuned By Saleen, The Foursixteen

The Tesla Model S P85 comes from the factory with some pretty respectable numbers, specifically a zero to 60 MPH of about 4.2 seconds. That doesn’t mean the go-fast guys at Saleen didn’t have some ideas to improve upon the already amazing all-electric car. Read on for details and pictures…

Mosquito Repellent App Video
6, Aug 2014
Mosquito Repellent App Fail

Ahhh, good old fashioned investigative reporting by Kerry Sanders of NBC’s Today Show. Yes this  stupid brave man sticks his arm in a clear box containing 5,000 mosquitos to test a gimmicky Mosquito Repellent App. I couldn’t help cringing watching this video (after the break).  I won’t spoil it for…

Leak Anonymous Email Service
4, Aug 2014
How To Send An Anonymous Email

Ever wanted to vent to someone via email but didn’t necessarily want to claim that email rant? Yep, who hasn’t. Well now there is a service that makes sending anonymous emails a snap. Leak isn’t the first to offer anonymous email… but they are offering one of the cleanest/easiest user…

Silent Beacon
31, Jul 2014
Silent Beacon Makes Calling For Help Quick And Easy

Remember the awful Life Alert commercials from the 80’s?  If not you can watch a few over here.  Well, the Silent Beacon is the high-tech version of this technology that uses your smartphone for the brains and connection to the outside world.  Read on for details.