5, Jun 2008
Looks Super Nerdy – Looks Fun

First thoughts are related to the high level of dorkiness associated with wearing the Ninja gear… then I started wondering the last time I saw Ninja’s with guns.  I guess you aren’t supposed to think about this stuff too much.  “You can shoot your mates with soft velcro balls and…

5, Jun 2008
Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale

Travel much?  If so, the Balanzza digital luggage scale might be a good investment.  The unit costs only $22… which is a bargain considering airlines are charging between $50-$150 for overweight bags.  The unit is made of ABS plastic and steel and can weight up to 100lbs. Or you could…

5, Jun 2008
Verizon Alltel Merger – If Approved Would Form Largest US Cell Carrier

Not exactly news at this point… Verizon and Alltel want to hop into bed with on another.  The merger/acquisition would cost over $28 billion (yes with a “B”) and make the new company the largest US cellular carrier.  AT&T will be a bit bummed, as they love saying they are…

5, Jun 2008
Drank – The Anti-Energy Drink

“Drank” the Anti-energy drink (purportedly popular in Houston) is starting to hit the convenience and liquor stores.  This carbonated, grape-flavored beverage has melatonin, valerian root, and rose hips… all made to make you sleepy. I for one think this is pure silliness.  The publicist for Drank “hears it’s good with…

4, Jun 2008
Lifesaver – Water Bottle With Built-In Filter

Cool inventions like the Lifesaver water filtration water bottle are making water purification easier.  Remember the water purification bike… not so easy.  The lifesaver bottle by Michael Pritchard will purify 4,000 to 6,000 liters on a single (replaceable) filter.  The filter will eliminate bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, and other microbiological…

4, Jun 2008
Freaky Tattoo’s – Submit Your Own

First of all… I know… I know… this one isn’t really gadget related.  With that said I appreciate a good tattoo as much as the next person… in fact I appreciate the bad ones too (they make me laugh).  Remember the Spiderman tattoo?  The tattoo above is pretty damn freaky,…

3, Jun 2008
Ring Gun

It’s a ring… it’s a gun… it’s that simple. The only bad part is that I can’t find any video of the thing actually firing (and it isn’t for sale). Not sure of the practicality here… but we are a gadget blog, and this is a cool gadget. Video of…

3, Jun 2008
4GB Corsair USB Flash Drive For $9.99 Shipped

Folks, act quick!  A Corsair Flash Voyager 4GB USB Flash Drive for $9.99 landed to your door is hard to beat.  Newegg is offering the drive with free 3 day shipping as well, this deal won’t last long. The Corsair Flash Voyager drive offers 4GB of storage. It’s compatible with…

3, Jun 2008
Jesus Sports Statues

Watch Russ walk on eggshells, you gotta be careful with the religious bits.  At first glance I thought these were a joke, they just don’t look real… but let me assure you, they are real.  For about $25 you can get a statue with Jesus helping children in the following…

3, Jun 2008
RSStroom Reader – Toilet Paper Printer

Not sure how some ideas actually make it past the drawing board all the way to a finished product in a three color box.  But they just keep on coming.  The latest “why” invention is a toilet paper printer that wirelessly connects to the internet and prints your favorite RSS…