31, Oct 2008
Duplicate Keys From Just A Picture

The kids you used to pick on in high school are at it again… computer scientist from the University of San Diego have create software that will duplicate a key from a photo.  The photo doesn’t even need to be that good.  Yikes. The system, named Sneakey, uses "teleduplication–extracting a…

31, Oct 2008
Finger Socket Wrench

Let me count the ways this will not work.  Why/how does this type of stuff make it from the dumb idea that it is to a “working” prototype? First of all it is made of plastic!  Um… the nut is metal!  Second, if that nut has a bolt passing through…

30, Oct 2008
Make Sushi Like A Pro – Sushezi

Make sushi like a pro… without the years of experience/training… sorta.  Load the magic Sushezi (pronounced with a Japanese accent) with rice and you choice of fishy filling… then push the roll out.  You are now a sushi pro!  Yours for only $19.98.

29, Oct 2008
Shortage Of Campaign Crap Addressed

  San Jose entrepreneur Heather Courtney, cranked out the idea for this presidential campaign gem. Just in time for elections, for a mere $29.95 plus shipping, the Barack-in-the-Box toy comes to us from China, the place world renown for safe, well built, child friendly toys. Barack-in-the-box plays "Hail to the…

29, Oct 2008
First Fully Artificial Heart On The Way

Wow… medical technology does not sleep…. check out this medical gadget.  The first fully artificial heart, will be ready for human use in about 2 1/2 years.  The heart is hopefully going to help those who are dying while waiting for a heart transplants.  The heart is made of chemically…

29, Oct 2008
HP Mini 1000 Laptop

Watch out Asus Eee PC… HP is hungry and wants your lunch.  HP’s latest venture into the tiny laptop world is their HP Mini 1000.  You can get the Mini 1000 in either 8.9-inch or 10.2-inch screen sizes, both sporting HP’s BrightView technology.  The laptop starts at $399.99 and comes…

28, Oct 2008
Another Fake Lamborghini On Ebay

We have seen quite a few fake Ferraris and Lamborghinis on eBay over the years… and this one is not much better… however they did start with a newer car…  Seems most of the fake kit cars start off with a crappy 1980’s Pontiac Fiero.  These guys built their kit…

28, Oct 2008
Remote Control Car With Built-In Camera And Laser Tag

We have seen some pretty cool remote control gadgets over the years… but this one is up there on the cool factor.  You can use it to spy on folks… and then play laser tag with your little brother.  The car is priced fairly at $90… and gets cheaper if…

27, Oct 2008
Palm Pistol – Helping Those With Weak Hands

Wanna get Granny a gun?  This is the one because it is easy to shoot and doesn’t take massive trigger strength… but she better be a great shot… because she only gets one shot!  The manufacturer is taking pre-orders for $300 each here. What is the Palm Pistol? The Palm…

27, Oct 2008
Electric Mini – The Mini E

First off let me say that I like electric cars… and… that this one is going to be almost impossible to get your hands on.  The Mini E ($TBA) is going to be released early next year in the Southern California, New York and New Jersey markets… only 500 units……