Author: Robby S.
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Smart Bullets = Scary
Sure our government runs huge deficits and has an unsustainable debt load. But we always find money for weapons. One of the scary ones coming out of DARPA is the exact thing that was portrayed in Angelina Jolie's movie, Wanted. Yep, bullets that can turn in mid-air. DARPA's Extreme Accuracy Tasked Ordnance (EXACTO) program recently…
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The Cash Cannon
This is exactly what you think it is, a gun that shoots dollar bills (or any similar sized paper) in a controlled stream. Strippers beware. You simply lift the top cover, load it with money, and pull the trigger. The Cash Cannon ($59.99) uses a 9 volt battery, motor, and rubber roller assembly to move…
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Snurk Astronaut Duvet Cover And Pillow Case
As much as I want to look like an astronaut when I sleep… I am not willing to go back to a twin bed to make it happen. There is something not cool about a grown man sleeping in a twin bed. Don’t get me wrong though, I did consider it. Here’s to hoping they…
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Brasse Ninja 250 Mod Kit
The Kawasaki Ninja 250 is a great starter bike that lives somewhere between a Honda Grom and a bigger Ninja 600. While riding on the freeway doesn't inspire a ton of confidence with just 250cc's it gets the job done without overwhelming the rider. That doesn't mean that the Ninja 250 needs to look like…
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BiteMyApple Nova–A Wireless iPhone Camera Flash
As if the nerds over at BiteMyApple.co haven't already made enough cool Apple accoutrements they are now adding a wireless iPhone Camera Flash dubbed the Nova to the product fold. The Nova Bluetooth iPhone Flash ($59.99) has a built-in battery and allows iPhone photographers to add another angle of light to their pictures with ease. …
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Asus Zenbook NX500 With 4K Display
It must suck to be on the PC side of the fence, constantly chasing specs. That is the nature of the beast though. The Asus Zenbook line of high-end Ultrabooks is at it again with their latest refresh. The Asus Zenbook NX500 comes loaded with higher end specs most notably the new 4k display. Read…
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Birds Learn How To Open Motion Detection Doors
The video, below the fold, shows just how smart swallows really are. This is from the University of Victoria's bike parking garage. The birds had already established nests inside the garage, then motion detecting doors were installed. What did the birds do? They learned how to open the doors so they could come and go…
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iMac Jimi USB Extension
The Jimi is basically a J-shaped USB extension that brings a rear facing iMac USB port to the front. The design is clean and functional and snaps on to the bottom of the iMac air port so it stays put. No more fishing around the back of your iMac to find an open USB port. …
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Backup Battery With Solar Charging
This product has mixed reviews. Some people love the Opteka BP-SC6000, some don't. It is basically a 6000mAh backup battery for charging your gadgets (smartphone, tablet, camera, etc,). The neat twist is the addition of a solar panel to help top off the battery if you don't have a wall outlet handy. The real reason…
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Carbon Solar Watch Charges Your Cellphone
This wearable solar charger/watch is currently on Kickstarter trying to become a reality. Created by Sean Ebersold, of EnergyBionics, for those times when your phone battery needs a boost. The design of the Carbon Wearable Solar Charger + Watch looks a bit clunky. Not sure how that can change much with todays battery technology. The…