19, Oct 2009
Virgin America Wi-Fi Free During the Holidays Thanks To Google

Virgin America will have free Wi-Fi on all flights from November 10th to January 15th courtesy of Google. The service which normally costs $13 per flight will not be open for all passengers with Google footing the bill.  Assuming flight costs are similar I will be flying Virgin America.

19, Oct 2009
HSN Host Accidentally Breaks TV With Wii Controller

This isn't a spoof or fake video, it is one of the cheesy Home Shopping Network hosts accidentally destroying the TV while playing Wii Sports (tennis).  It looks like the crappy Wii remote accessory actually flies off.  Video after the break, fun starts at about 5:00.

16, Oct 2009
3D Copy Machine

We’re not quite to the point where everybody has a 3D printer sitting on their desktop, spewing out conceptual widgets and free energy devices, but by golly if we aren’t getting close. The ZPrinter 350 from Z Corporation is the latest, a (relatively) compact machine that uses easy snap-in cartridges…

16, Oct 2009
Make Your Own Chewing Gum Kit

Last I checked, chewing gum was really cheap to buy.  In fact, you can buy chewing gum just about anywhere.  So why would I want to make my own chewing gum?  Not sure, maybe a fun project with the kids? For about $12 you can get a make your own…

16, Oct 2009
Unlock And Start Your Car Via Your iPhone

Remotely unlocking and starting your car is not a new thing, but doing it via your iPhone is.  The Viper StartSmart system has iPhone integration for the following functions: Lock/arm Unlock/disarm Remote car starter Trunk release Panic or car finder Not super cheap at $499 plus $29.99 for years worth…

16, Oct 2009
Gyroscope Powered Spherical Robot

Greg Schroll is a crafty fellow, you can tell by his shirt, and his home made gyroscope powered spherical robot which can navigate some pretty rough terrain.  Read on for more details and video.

15, Oct 2009
Simulated Frog Dissection Kit

I will never forget having to dissect frogs, fetal pigs, and worms in high school.  Not sure what I learned other than the fact that we were too immature to be dissecting animals.  Way too much drama, in fact I think a few kids could have won the Oscar for…

15, Oct 2009
Twirling Spaghetti Fork

Everyone knows that twirling your noodles is the best way to eat spaghetti, capellini, linguini, and all long noodles.  But twirling takes soooo much energy, right?  I know, it is a stretch but hey why not. Get yourself a motorized fork for twirling your spaghetti or pasta.  The metal pronged…

15, Oct 2009
Sync Blocker Cable – Charge Your iPhone Or iPod Without Syncing

  I am not going to bother rewriting what I assume is Chinglish (Chinese and English), this gadget is relatively self explanatory.  It is an iPhone/iPod sync cable that has the ability to switch to charging only.  Still interested, yours for $12.99 here. If you are at home, you naturally…

15, Oct 2009
Oregon Scientific RM368PA Atomic Projection Clock

  I am a big fan of Oregon Scientific products (when they work, long story on a dead weather station I have, for another post) and dig the new RM368PA atomic slim projection clock.  The alarm clock projects the time on the ceiling of your room so you don't have…