8, Apr 2008
European Commission To Allow Cell Phone Calls On Airplanes

Have you ever sat next to a LOUD talker on an air plane? It’s not fun. You can’t escape, and you have to hear their annoying conversation for the entire flight. Under new European rules – the European Commission is going to permit cell phone calls while flying over Europe…

8, Apr 2008
Remote Control Flying Lawnmower

Not exactly new… but still amazing. The remote control flying lawnmower by “flyingthingz” is a must have for the RC hobbyist who “thinks” he/she has seen everything. If I had the time to build this damn thing I would certainly be writing a review instead of an FYI. Only $149…

7, Apr 2008
Create Custom iPhone Ringtones

This crafty fellow has found a relatively simple way to make your own iPhone ringtones from the music you already own. No more paying again to convert something to a ringtone. Shame on you Apple. Props to you dGnome33! Watch the video for instructions.

7, Apr 2008
Jump Bike – Running Powered Bicycle?

The Jump Bike is sheer goofiness, you have a seat and you still have to run? Anyone else see some big wedgies coming on? I mean, come on…. make up your damn minds folks. If you want to run… run, if you want to bike… then bike. No more of…

4, Apr 2008
UFO Cap

A surefire way to make sure your kids get a beating from the schoolyard bully… but at least they will be dry for the ass kicking. They make them in adult sizes as well, for the same effect. At least their models have good teeth… oh wait never mind that.…

4, Apr 2008
Pimp Out Your Antenna

In a money saving, anti-establishment move, all the geek’s in my neighborhood are giving Comcast the middle finger and putting up antennas to get uncompressed, and unbastardized by Comcast, high def video. That’s right folks – broadcast TV is often the best quality high-def signal available. Remember the old school…

4, Apr 2008
Back Of The 3G iPhone?

File this under “another iPhone” rumor. If iPodObserver’ s source is correct the unit will have a glossy black back, no matte black antenna cover, and still support the 8GB model. We shall see. Some other good rumors… here and here.

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4, Apr 2008
Splashpower Runs Out Of Power

The wireless charging company Splashpower has gone out of business. The U.K based company has issued a press release to let folks know they are simply out of money.

2, Apr 2008
Another Way To Break Your Neck In The Front Yard

So you do not have access to the beach but you would love to still break your neck/leg/arm while skimboarding. Well Banzai and Amazon have you covered. Now for $50 you can do just that in your front yard. Includes the slip n slide…oops I mean “water-filled bumper” & “pro-quality…

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2, Apr 2008
Air Suit

For $1,250 your next skydive could fell more like a flying squirrel than a falling rock. The Air Suits are custom made for each person and are only sold to seasoned sky divers. In other words, don’t plan on ordering one online and jumping off your Mom’s roof into the…