9, Feb 2008
Shake it like a Polaroid picture… no longer

Polaroid announces the end of the Polaroid (shake em up) pictures to the dismay of OutKast.  The end of the Polaroid film format means the cutting of 450 jobs, and the closing of plants in Mexico, the Netherlands, and Massachusetts.  The photograph quality was never great… but this one hurts…

9, Feb 2008
Casio launches $4,600 25th Anniversary G-Shock watch

Casio just released their 25th Anniversary “Limited Edition” G-Shock watch – the MRG-8000G. They plan to make only 200 units for sale for all of Japan, USA, Germany, and England. It will have an 18K Gold Ring, titanium bezel, and some additional gold bits.

9, Feb 2008
Disguised dog and cat litter box planter

 Sorry… simply couldn’t think of a better title.  If you can do better post a comment… I may just use the best suggestion. Sucks to be a small dog, doesn’t it.  I understand using this hidden litter planter for a cat… but take your damn dog out for a walk! …

8, Feb 2008
Spy belt buckle makes us chuckle

Ajoka is taking the spy game to a whole new level with this one. A belt buckle that has a built in DVR, camera, and microphone. Perfect for the, not-so-sneaky, spy with a bad sense of fashion. All this for the not-so-low price of $150. Hard for me to say…

7, Feb 2008
Google phone prototype to be shown at Mobile World Congress

ARM will be showing their Android prototype “Google Phone” in Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress next week.  As you may know, ARM manufactures the processors in many of todays phones.  No doubt they are showing this off to show what their chip can do.  {Source – Reuters, citing a “source” of…

6, Feb 2008
iPhone knockoff – how long before Apple sues?

One of the best iPhone copies we have seen. Is Apple watching any of this? The HiPhone C-002 is being sold by DragonKicks for $239. The best part is that they have actually made some improvements such as; not carrier specific/unlocked, dual SIM slots, removable battery, and a microSD slot.…

5, Feb 2008
Put your nuggets in your soda

Folks, yet another WTF moment… maybe we should make a WTF category. Inventions for the sake of inventions. Here goes… BBQ Chicken, a South Korea based fried chicken chain has come out with the Col-Pop. The Col-Pop allows the lucky user to have their chicken nuggets (or other items we…

5, Feb 2008
New 16GB iPhone and 32GB iTouch available now

Apple posted the 16GB iPhone and the 32GB iTouch today on their website. Both are listed at $499 and are available immediately.

4, Feb 2008
Microsoft to borrow money to buy Yahoo… the American Way!

Looks like even Microsoft will be borrowing money to make their latest purchase. Assuming the bid is accepted and gets approval from the feds. In staying with the American trend of borrowing money for just about every purchase, Microsoft will be selling bonds and debt. This move clearly shows the…

4, Feb 2008
40-Year-Old Virgin meets laptop holder

So sad when inventions like this make it as far as a prototype. Where are the inventors (honest) friends when we need them?  hk-ergonomics wins 2008 worst invention award with their new Hip Office.  The Hip Office allows you to suspend a laptop from your waste.  Uh, Why?