Archive for the ‘Miscellaneous Gadgets’ Category
Globen Skyview elevator is one of a kind
I have always liked glass elevators, and this one looks as good as the one Willy Wonka and Charlie flew on.
Welcome to the Dollhouse (actually, it’s a real house)
I realize that this certainly looks like a real dollhouse. After all, it has no outside wall on one side, and has pastel colored wallpaper.
Hello Kitty Monopoly
Just when you thought that there are no more iterations of the classic Monopoly game, along comes the Hello Kitty Monopoly that will star the irritatingly cute Hello Kitty and friends, featuring 22 properties from Hello Kitty’s hometown of London. Strange, we always thought that she originated from Japan, but guess that she can be whoever she wants to be, being a global superstar diva and all that. As usual, you can opt to enjoy the game in the traditional Monopoly way, or use the 60-minute speed play option instead. At $39.99 a pop, we’re guessimg that only hardcore Monopoly players/collectors won’t mind having a go – of course, don’t rule out Hello Kitty fans either, but most of the other ordinary folk out there will probably give this a miss considering how Monopoly is still Monopoly regardless of the “skin” you see on the outside. Since this is a custom edition Monopoly, nearly every element of the game has been redesigned, ranging from Properties to Money, Houses, Hotels, Community Chest, Chance, Utilities, Railroads and Tokens. Read the rest of this entry »
A way to put a USB Typewriter on your desk
I don’t know about you, but I suppose that this is what our computers would look like today if certain technologies did not evolve the way that they did.
Show your virtual girlfriend a good time at Atami
This photo is being taken at a hot springs resort known as Atami, and this man is having his picture taken next to his virtual girlfriend.
AS&E’s Z Backscatter Vans are like scanners on wheels
Some of you might remember the Thruvision TS4 scanner, a way to see through a body without the use of radiation.
Have fun swimming with the crocodiles!
I’m sure that most of you have seen Jaws, and remember the scene where Richard Dreyfuss goes underwater in a shark cage. Yeah, it didn’t turn out well for him, but Jaws was no ordinary shark.
The Dormouse Bridge
Yes, this is the Dormouse Bridge, but that is not its formal name. Actually, it is more of a descriptor of what it does.
Matrix Key System changes the lock when you lose your key
Okay, I don’t know if you are confused about this headline, but just to let you know, I was slightly confused when I heard about this new invention.
NTT’s “t-room” is almost like being there
I realize that this picture looks like two ordinary people shaking hands, but what is actually going on is far more technical and far more complex.
Raytheon’s “pain gun” has gone to jail
I realize that this headline is a little misleading. You might remember the last time we covered the Raytheon pain gun being banned from Afghanistan. I am not implying that it has committed crimes and is being sent to jail.
Steelcase Node desk chairs: Just in time for back-to-school
Where I live, school is beginning. The day that most kids have been dreading is here, where they will find their assigned seat for the next 8 months.
As it turns out, Ancient Greek and Roman statues were in color after all
Every once in a while, science proves that our ideas that we have about ancient cultures are wrong.
Boeing Engineer creates space-efficient 182 square foot pad
This is the condo of Steve Sauer, who is a Boeing engineer who spent about 7 years creating a 182 square foot basement dwelling into something that he felt comfortable living in.
Snazzy Napper is here!
Some of you might remember when we covered the Blue Travel Set a while ago. It is essentially a Snuggie with pockets in it for gadgets.
Robot serves up ice cream at Tokyo Summerland
For some reason, I can’t help but think that this image is cute. I mean, it is a robot serving ice cream.
uDraw GameTablet for the Nintendo Wii
It is amazing to see what sort of accessories are coming out for gaming. I’m not certain if the Wii was ever designed for typing, but there is the Nyko Type Pad for that.
Ayn Rand fan literally writes on the globe to show his devotion
You know those crop circles that you hear about? One theory is that aliens are really trying to write on our landscapes in their own language.
Digi-Bike to raise awareness on leaving valuables aside
If you hang around in Las Vegas for a few minutes, you’ll see these “billboard trucks” that serve no purpose other than to drive around with a giant-sized advertisement. They usually have pretty girls on them, for reasons that I won’t bother to explain here.
And now, the most disturbing way to exercise, mobile phone required
Yes, this is a suggestive picture, and it is supposed to be that way, apparently.
Woman types emergency Instant Message with her toes
I’m not certain if this is really one of the coolest gadgets that we report on, but this is definitely one of the best demonstrations of how technology can help us out, in an unconventional way.
Telenoid R1 Robot
We have covered this technology of telepresence before, like the Anybot Telepresence Robot back at CES 2009. The purpose of telepresence tech is to make the user feel like they are having a conversation with a real person instead of a communication device.
This metal puzzle is actually a gun!
I don’t know if we have any readers that are TSA employees, but if they are, then don’t let this on the plane!
Tentacle Robot under development by the U.S. Army
Some of you might remember when we covered the Omnitread, an odd snake-like robot with the ability to crawl into small places. Apparently, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory is working on similar technology with a Robotic Tentacle Manipulator. As you can see, it has three snake robots on a circle base.
The SMS Slingshot
Let’s just say I handed you this slingshot with the push button numbers on it. What would you think it was supposed to do?
Pen can do shredding and invisible writing
This is the “Paper Lacerating Pen”, and it has many features. At least two more than the average pen.
3D Version of Disney’s Haunted House ride coming, courtesy of Guillermo Del Toro
It would appear that Star Tours isn’t the only ride in Disneyland that is getting an update. The Haunted House ride is also getting a makeover, and it will be from Guillermo Del Toro.
Turn invisible on video with this green suit
Apparently, someone spilled lemonade on the Blue Man Group and created this green man group that you see here.
Wedding ring can function as a crude projector
Most married people have a reminder of their commitment on their finger, and should have at least one wedding photo. What if you could have both of those in the same place?
Watermelon cooler
It’s summer in my part of the world, and spontaneous picnics are happening everywhere. I can’t think of anything better for a picnic than a watermelon.
