5, Jan 2009
Worst Invention / Best Invention

I am on the fence here… is this the worst invention ever?  Or is it the best invention ever?  With a few modifications you could use this for kids.  See… it could be the best invention ever. ** Just kidding, please don’t do this **

5, Jan 2009
Liquid Image Pro HD350 – HD Video In Your Diving Mask

The folks at Liquid Water (Liquid Image) are announcing some hot new diving goggles that record HD video.  Sure easier than trying to swim and hold a camera while diving.  Not to mention, when a shark pops into the viewfinder of a normal camera two things happen, 1) poop in…

5, Jan 2009
Fat Cars By Erwin Wurm

Erwin Wurm (yep that is his real name) is an Austrian artist that takes regular cars and makes them fit the fat American market.   His fat cars are great and actually remind me of obese people.   I wouldn’t mind driving an obese Porsche. More fat cars and some…

31, Dec 2008
Phat Stacks Of PlayStation 3 Boxes Dupe SSL Certificates

<nerd talk> Hackers at CCC pwned SSL certificate security, and they did it using phat stacks of SONY PlayStation 3 boxes – DAS RIGHT, A FRIGGING BEOWULF CLUSTER OF PLAYSTATION 3s! Just to make it clear, they didn’t just create a phony SSL cert, they were able to create a…

30, Dec 2008
Caffeine Test Strips

Ever wondered if your coffee is actually decaf or regular? Or, just don’t trust the barista?  Never wonder again… test your drinks to see if they are actually caffeinated or not with D+Caf Test Strips ($9.95 for 20).  My favorite part of this whole caffeine gadget is this quote, “studies…

30, Dec 2008
Lighted Garden Nozzle?

In getting ready for my New Years resolution… I am trying to be more positive… but like any good procrastinator… I am going to wait until after this post. This is another case of a bad invention that made it to far.  Why in the hell would anyone want a…

29, Dec 2008
NY Going To Experiment With LED Street Lamps

Looks like NYC is going to start tinkering with LED street lights.  The lights are extremely long lasting (5X a normal bulb) and much more efficient than the current bulbs in use. The only real difference to NY’s approach, other than the fact that they are being wimps about the…

29, Dec 2008
Fixing Google’s Annoying Freaking iGoogle Homepage Bug

Yeah I am a Google nut, but once in a while the company that’s out to do the shite for the “Greater Good” screws the pooch. Those of you who use iGoogle homepage know what I am talking about – if you use www.google.com/ig as your landing page with all…

29, Dec 2008
Pre-Register For A Free Pass To MacWorld Expo 2009

Even though most of the early registration codes have expired you can still use code RDM11000 to pre-register for free pass to Macworld Expo 2009. Enjoy the show and GET YOUR MAC ON!

29, Dec 2008
Dog-Powered Vehicle

Another way to keep the Americans fat… attach your dog to a scooter and let the pup do all of the work.  The makers of this gadget are also attaching the dog slave strap to a trike, a skateboard, and a folding bicycle.  My favorite picture is the huge Rottweiler…

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