Alright, kidding! Kidding! No terrestrial quasi-mythic Nordic entities were responsible for the creation of this handy tool. That was just done to grab attention. But the branding of this novel ice scraper from Quirky is definitely strategic. It was named Thor for a reason--to vanquish the … [Read more...] about Forged In Asgard, The Thor Ice Scraper
Hoodie Gone Wrong: Wookie Fur Chewbacca Furry Zip
Seen below is an awful example of fashion sense gone wrong. (Jeans? He should have gone with furry pants!) As the saying goes, there's no accounting for taste. Then again, some people might dig walking around in a Wookie Hoodie--and yes, it's called the Chewbacca Furry Zip. It's a hand wash … [Read more...] about Hoodie Gone Wrong: Wookie Fur Chewbacca Furry Zip
Hackers Eager To Launch A Satellite In The Name Of Freedom
Something incredible happened over at the Chaos Communication Congress in Berlin on New Year's Eve. According to news reports, the hacker meet united those in attendance to embark on an ambitious program. In fact, outside of government and multinational efforts, no one has quite dreamed up a plan as … [Read more...] about Hackers Eager To Launch A Satellite In The Name Of Freedom
Say Hello To BASH: the Bad Ass Sledge Hammer (Video)
Seen below is the BASH, which is akin to a space-age sledgehammer. Sledgehammers are some of the coolest tools on a construction site, but the BASH is in a league of its own. Oh, and if you haven't made the connection yet, that's BASH as in Bad Ass Sledge Hammer. Funny name, but it lives up to the … [Read more...] about Say Hello To BASH: the Bad Ass Sledge Hammer (Video)
Boost A Bicycle With A Powered Ridekick Add-On
It's like a bicycle accessory for the lard asses lazy out there. If you're too broke to buy a scooter and have to make do with a crummy bicycle, the Ridekick pretty much saves your day. It's a mini-electric engine connected to your bike like a small trailer. Ideal for scaling slopes and other … [Read more...] about Boost A Bicycle With A Powered Ridekick Add-On
Thermosensitive Pillow Gushes All Sorts Of Colors
So yeah, you've got this pillow and it's soft and comfy. But wait, that's not all! See those hand prints? The catch is the Thermosensitive Pillow is...thermosensitive, which means your body heat 'reflects' on the surface. Would've been cooler if the pillow could also warm you amid the winter chill. … [Read more...] about Thermosensitive Pillow Gushes All Sorts Of Colors
FLEXiT Is The Led Light Panel That Is Twisted Into Form
Powered by a trio of AA batteries, the FLEXiT is the best possible solution for radical lighting next to sticking bulbs to Play-Doh. Simply put, FLEXiT is a flexible mat studded with 16 LED bulbs. The resulting illumination makes it ideal for a variety of work environments, be they under your car or … [Read more...] about FLEXiT Is The Led Light Panel That Is Twisted Into Form
Fake It Till You Make It: The StarScreen Social Backdrop
Nothing suggests or implies 'fake!' better than a crummy technicolor backdrop on a nylon screen. This is barely high-tech but is awkward enough to merit some contrived measure of acclaim. If you haven't figured out what it does, the StarScreen is a prop for your teleconferencing and Skype sessions—a … [Read more...] about Fake It Till You Make It: The StarScreen Social Backdrop
Tether Your Wineglasses With The, Uh, Tether (Video)
Way to go, branding! Okay, enough snark for now so that the product at hand may be scrutinized properly. Seen below is the Tether in action. What it does is provide an easy grip for fragile wine glasses. Of course, since the world is in the grip of the holidays, the Tether becomes ever more … [Read more...] about Tether Your Wineglasses With The, Uh, Tether (Video)
Scanadu Tricorder Is Supposed To Be A Health Scanner For Kids (Video)
'Supposed' because at this point it's little more than a concept, though its function is pretty straightforward. It's a tool for assessing a subject's health, armed with the kind of software whose readout would render a trip to the doctor pointless. The gadget is from the year-old startup of the … [Read more...] about Scanadu Tricorder Is Supposed To Be A Health Scanner For Kids (Video)
Do Not Ingest: The Pill Dock For iPod Nano
Simply put, the Pill is a speaker/dock for iPod Nano's that is so new no specifications are currently available. Inspired by ubiquitous medical pills, the Pill has a speaker on one end and a slide-in/slide-out display to fit an iPod Nano. It apparently has embedded volume and selection controls as … [Read more...] about Do Not Ingest: The Pill Dock For iPod Nano
Vintage Blade Runner Concept Sketches Made Public
Warning: They will blow your mind. If you think Syd Mead is the most badass concept artist to ever consult for Hollywood productions, get a load of Ridley Scott's own contributions (plus a few others). Mr. Scott of Alien and Gladiator fame is legend for his detailed storyboarding. In fact, he's … [Read more...] about Vintage Blade Runner Concept Sketches Made Public
