The New York Times ran an interesting piece last Sunday about a secretive location in the Bay Area. Turns out to be the mysterious X Lab run by Google. It's so secret, that irony of ironies, the very story that introduced it to the public imagination merely hinted at what goes on inside. It's a cool … [Read more...] about Robots And Other Marvels Being Assembled At Google X Lab
Awesome Portable UN-30 Turbojet Engine For Sale
Sometimes, you just absolutely positively need to have a turbojet engine. But not on your bicycle, as such an insane setup would land you in the hospital. After trolling certain corners of the internet, a viable turbojet engine of proven quality (at least that's what the product site claims) has … [Read more...] about Awesome Portable UN-30 Turbojet Engine For Sale
Solar Powered LuminAID Shines Really Bright
Whether it's cheap laptops or reusable clothing, it seems anyone who wants to make an impact as an inventor these days should address the developing world. This seems to be the general trend as each week there's news of a gadget whose sole function is to provide energy-efficient sustenance for poor … [Read more...] about Solar Powered LuminAID Shines Really Bright
Innovative Nozzle Gun Cleans Anything With Bubbles
The title of this post might not inspire much enthusiasm, but hold on a moment. Seen below is an ultrasonic nozzle device that supposedly cleans objects better using bubbles. Don’t be confused, because while it may look like a DIY hairdryer, it really is a cutting-edge gadget that could impact whole … [Read more...] about Innovative Nozzle Gun Cleans Anything With Bubbles
Lego Darth Vader Key Chain Has A Led Light In its Foot
So yeah, Lord Vader has got a lamp on his foot. Oh wait, make that feet. Both of them got the sparkly stuff. Odd placement but keep in mind this is a Lego miniature. Dubbed a Mini Torch (emphasis on mini), this Darth Vader incarnation can't do much else besides a minute amount of illumination. Oh … [Read more...] about Lego Darth Vader Key Chain Has A Led Light In its Foot
Airdrop Irrigation Turns Air To Water (Video)
Being an inventor rocks. No surprise that Edward Linacre is probably feeling great right now. Not only is he $14,000 richer thanks to acing the 2011 Dyson Award, but his little device could change the world. Airdrop Irrigation is a clever contraption that collects condensation, humidifies it, and … [Read more...] about Airdrop Irrigation Turns Air To Water (Video)
Microsoft: Get Free Swag In Exchange For Internet Explorer 9 Usage
The surprising part is how much free swag Microsoft is dangling in front of users. Okay, so Internet Explorer isn't exactly the sexiest browser out there. Some would even argue it never was, but hold on. Microsoft is pretty hot on Internet Explorer 9 and to entice its use, why, Microsoft is going … [Read more...] about Microsoft: Get Free Swag In Exchange For Internet Explorer 9 Usage
Sportiiis Projects An HUD Onto Your Sunglasses
That's no typo. It's really spelled Sportiiis. Yup, with a lot of iiiiiisss. But hold on, because this is one impressive gadget. Too bad it can’t be used for gaming. See, the health uber-conscious part of the population has a tendency to sport cool eyewear. What the Sportiiis does is use a series of … [Read more...] about Sportiiis Projects An HUD Onto Your Sunglasses
US Army To Deploy Paintball Projectiles For Bomb Deterrence
The awful truth is after years of campaigning in two different theaters, the US Army and other branches are still grappling with roadside bombs. You might have learned about them through their other, more pedantic, moniker IED. The problem with roadside bombs is, well, they can’t be beat. Heavily … [Read more...] about US Army To Deploy Paintball Projectiles For Bomb Deterrence
First Gen iPod Nano Recalled Globally
Listen up iPod Nano owners, here's the score. Apple issued a bad batch of first generation Nano's in late 2005. Now, after so many years, they've realized how bad it actually is. Or should it be was? Grammar is confounding! Anyway, in a gesture of corporate responsibility a global recall is now … [Read more...] about First Gen iPod Nano Recalled Globally
Party Hub Blacktop 360 Fryer Cooks Pretty Much Anything
For some bizarre reason, cooking appliances have the bad habit of making it on this site. It's cool though, since as of late, so many cooking appliances have arrived armed with really neat features. Guilty of the same is the Blacktop 360, a novel saucer-shaped four-legged frying and deep frying … [Read more...] about Party Hub Blacktop 360 Fryer Cooks Pretty Much Anything
Suzuki Outs Colorful Compact Car Concept For Hipsters
Okay, so maybe consigning it to the hipster crowd is a little cruel. Can't be helped though, just look at those colors! Also, it's a compact car! Exclamation points aside, Suzuki seem proud enough to tout their latest non-creation to the press. See, the way the trend is going now, every major … [Read more...] about Suzuki Outs Colorful Compact Car Concept For Hipsters
