LockCracker Can Open Any MasterLock Combination Lock
A crafty group of students at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering have created a high tech gadget that can crack any MasterLock combination lock. The four lock hackers created Team JARJ (as in Jessica, Aiswarya, Rob, Jessica) while taking a Principles of Engineering class for their teacher Mark Chang. The LockCracker uses a brute […]
Mynah Bluetooth Cellphone Recorder
"Even if you're not an investigative reporter, private eye or just plain creepy, there are a lot of times when being able to record a telephone conversation could save your butt. In the past, wires and microphones were an essential part of documenting a call, but now all you need is this compact Mynah handset. […]
CardSharp Credit Card Knife
Ian Sinclair is coming out with a rather slick folding credit card style knife named the CardSharp. The CardSharp Knife weighs only 13 grams, is 2mm thick, and has a 65mm cutting blade. When the knife is folded it has a sheath that protects the blade. I am sure TSA is loving this. Pre-orders […]
Strap On A Set Of STABILicers Ice Cleats
If you are a city boy or girl and are heading to colder (icier and snowier) conditions for the holidays you might want to check out 32 North STABILicers Ice Cleats. This way you don’t need to invest in a set of expensive cold weather boots you will use once a year.
One Cool Multi-Tool, MacGyver Would Be Proud
My childhood hero, MacGyver, could have gotten himself out of any bind with this slick multi-tool. When you first put the multi-tool flashlight in your hand you think you are just holding on to a very high quality flashlight. It has a 9 LED's for the main light which are very bright and a single […]
TSA Proof Pasties?
As much as I like the idea of TSA proof underwear or TSA proof pasties, won't this lead to a pretty serious pat down? I mean, if the TSA dorks see a big blob instead of your privates get ready for some heavy petting. Either way, some of the designs at flyingpasties.com are hilarious. Flying […]
Mavizon AutoBot – Control Your Car Remotely
If you haven't seen OnStar's TV advertisements your TV must be turned off, they seem to run like every other commercial. I am so happy to see how our tax dollars are spent these days, won't go there now though. If you want to be able to control several of your cars (most cars 1996 […]
POV.HD
The POV.HD video system is a new offering from V.I.O positioned as a more professional-grade alternative to other film-through-hell helmet cameras such as the GoPro HD or Drift Innovations HD170. Its two-ounce IP67 certified camera sports a six-element glass lens and a native 1080p CMOS sensor that can capture a 142 degree field-of-view — claimed […]
True Utility In Your Pocket
I love a good tool or gadget that helps in a pinch and is small enough to fit on my keychain. After all, if the tool isn't small enough to carry in my pocket, it simply won't get carried or used. I can't count the times I have been stuck without a pen, a bottle […]
Yves “Jetman” Rossy Becomes First man to Do Aerial Loop In A Jet Powered Wingsuit
First off congratulations to you "Jetman" you are the only man (51 years old at that) that is crazy enough to fly around in a homemade jet powered wingsuit, and subsequently pull off an aerial loop. I sure hope there is parachute in the Rossy's jet suit or eventually this real life ironman will end […]