6, Jun 2008
Oregon Scientific ATC5K And ATC3K Action Cameras Coming Soon

  Out with the old, ATC2K, and in with the new ATC3K and ATC5K action cameras.  The cameras are waterproof and shock resistant like the older model but have a wider viewing angle and new CMOS sensor.  The cameras run on AA batteries and can accept up to a 4GB…

6, Jun 2008
Lil’ Guppie Multitool

You gotta love multitools, so much goodness in such a small package.  The Lil’ Guppie by Columbia River Knife Tool company (CRKT) is unique design with just the right amount of tools.  The Guppie has a knife, flat head and Philips screw driver, an adjustable wrench, carabiner, and bottle opener. …

6, Jun 2008
Motorized Spray Bottle – AKA Why We Are Fat

Do we really need this type of gadget?  Is it so hard to squeeze the pump on a spray bottle that we need a motorized version?  Lazy for the sake of lazy, AKA why Americans are fat. If you disagree with me, as I imagine the manufacturer Cepia may, you…

6, Jun 2008
Sobrietol – Reduce Your Blood Alcohol By 56%!

  At first read… I was pretty excited about this one… the ability to drink… and then sober up on the quick… but then I read reviews and tests done by news stations and curious individuals.  Long story short, most people do not feel the product works.  Bummer! The product…

5, Jun 2008
Looks Super Nerdy – Looks Fun

First thoughts are related to the high level of dorkiness associated with wearing the Ninja gear… then I started wondering the last time I saw Ninja’s with guns.  I guess you aren’t supposed to think about this stuff too much.  “You can shoot your mates with soft velcro balls and…

5, Jun 2008
Balanzza Digital Luggage Scale

Travel much?  If so, the Balanzza digital luggage scale might be a good investment.  The unit costs only $22… which is a bargain considering airlines are charging between $50-$150 for overweight bags.  The unit is made of ABS plastic and steel and can weight up to 100lbs. Or you could…

5, Jun 2008
Verizon Alltel Merger – If Approved Would Form Largest US Cell Carrier

Not exactly news at this point… Verizon and Alltel want to hop into bed with on another.  The merger/acquisition would cost over $28 billion (yes with a “B”) and make the new company the largest US cellular carrier.  AT&T will be a bit bummed, as they love saying they are…

5, Jun 2008
Drank – The Anti-Energy Drink

“Drank” the Anti-energy drink (purportedly popular in Houston) is starting to hit the convenience and liquor stores.  This carbonated, grape-flavored beverage has melatonin, valerian root, and rose hips… all made to make you sleepy. I for one think this is pure silliness.  The publicist for Drank “hears it’s good with…

4, Jun 2008
Future Retro Potty Pod House

Someone please tell me when will the fad for pseudo-futuristic retro organic idiocy go away?! Feast your eyes on this sample of architectural masturbation by Victor Vetterlein, cleverly titled Reboot (that’s what you do after too many beers or reading about this utopian tripe). Yes it’s another fully autonomous organically…

4, Jun 2008
Lifesaver – Water Bottle With Built-In Filter

Cool inventions like the Lifesaver water filtration water bottle are making water purification easier.  Remember the water purification bike… not so easy.  The lifesaver bottle by Michael Pritchard will purify 4,000 to 6,000 liters on a single (replaceable) filter.  The filter will eliminate bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi, and other microbiological…