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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29, Dec 2008
Hidden Exercise Equipment In Fancy Wooden Furniture

For the cost of some fancy treadmills, you can own a mini gym hidden into a decent looking wooden cabinet.  The full shebang is available for about $3,500 and includes a computer desk w/bookshelf, an armoire with treadmill, a multi-position weight bench, and chrome dumbbells.  More details and pictures after…

29, Dec 2008
Girlfriend Knee Pillow = WTF

For about $110 you can be the sad perverted proud owner of a “girlfriend knee pillow”.  The Japanese make some of the strangest things, and apparently have the ability to manufacture their ideas into reality.  Not sure who the target market for this is.  Is it the guy who just…

29, Dec 2008
iPhone Camera Lenses With Cool Magnetic Mounting System

If you have ever had the desire to upgrade the camera on your iPhone… but didn’t want a bulky add-on… check this out.  The folks at USBfever have a clever way to add a 0.67 Wide angle macro lens to your iPhone.  First, you attach a sticker/magnetic ring around the…

24, Dec 2008
1.2 Million Volt Blast Knuckles

As much as I like the novelty of stun guns, you are better off with a can of pepper spray.  In all seriousness, I think everyone should have a can of pepper spray in their car or purse.  But if you prefer a stun gun… mine as well be a…

23, Dec 2008
XRoad’s Google Maps, Downloaded To Your iPhone

The folks at XROAD have launched a new iPhone application that seems to offer navigation (sorta).  The important part of the application to mention is that it essentially downloads the Google map data (a 932MB package) to the iPhone.  Why is this important?  Because, now your iPhone can be used…