7, Aug 2009
Samsung M560 Cell Phone Is Made From Corn

Just thinking about the Samsung Reclaim M560 cell phone makes me hungry… I love corn!  The Samsung Reclaim will be available on the Sprint network (yuck) and is made from bio-plastic materials which are actually corn based.  The phone has a 2.0-megapixel camera, 2.3-inch QVGA screen, and GPS.  Expect to…

5, Aug 2009
Eneloop Portable Solar Charging Station

Eneloop (A Sanyo company) is typically known for rechargeable batteries for your gadgets.  However, they have just come out with a portable case that has its own solar panels and batteries.  You can charge the Eneloop Portable Solar device up and use it to charge laptops, cell phones, and other…

3, Aug 2009
Best Pocket Camcorder? Kodak Zi8

For about $150 you can try out the first (in my opinion) good option to the Flip line of camcorders.  The Kodak Zi8 camcorder has electronic image stabilization, intelligent face tracking, external microphone support, and comes in three colors. Specs and video after the break.

24, Jul 2009
Sony 400 Disc Blu-Ray MegaChanger

For about $1900 (August 2009) you can have your Blu-ray, CD, and  DVD collection stored and ready to go at the push of a button.  The Sony BD Mega Changer features full HD 1080/690p and 24p True Cinema output capability, DVD upscaling, and 7.1 channel analog audio outputs.

23, Jul 2009
Maui Jim Sunglasses Are The Best

Folks, I am not often the type to rant about positive experiences, but Maui Jim is amazing… on many levels.  Read on to see why I will only buy Maui Jim Sunglasses from today on.

23, Jul 2009
How to Install DVD Monitors To Your Car The Easy Way

Like the idea of having DVD players with LCD monitors in the headrest of your pimp ride, but don’t like the install nightmares?  Check out Vizualogic… they make a Road Trip Universal Dual Headrest DVD System that comes preinstalled in a set of replacement headrests.  Pop yours off… pop the…

20, Jul 2009
SureFire Pen II – One Tough Pen

If you are one of the few who doesn’t constantly lose your pens (like me), and want an industrially strong pen that will last… check out the SureFire Pen II. The pen isn’t cheap at $90, but it is made of aerospace grade aluminum, has a Schmidt technology easyFLOW 9000…

17, Jul 2009
Fire Trick Bob Rocket Bike

At first glance this looks like it may be a photoshop jobby… but rest assured it is real… and you can own it for about $10,000.  Rintendo has made this rocket powered bicycle a reality and gave it a SpongeBob SquarePants type of name – the Fire Trick Bob Rocket…

16, Jul 2009
Taser Shotgun

The folks at Taser are about to announce a new taser the X3 (on July 27th)… but for now you will have to settle for the X26.  Buttttt… what I really want is a Taser shotgun (which shoots the XREP – eXtended Range Electronic Projectile).  I have been calling Taser,…

16, Jul 2009
Learn About Hydraulics Kit

The nerds at ThinkGeek have found a pretty cool way to teach the principals of hydraulics with their Wooden Hydraulics Machines Kit.  For $29.99 you get four hydraulic kits, the Platform Lifter, the Cherry Picker, the Scissor Lift, and the Excavator.  Watch the hydraulic kit in action after the break.