So instead of going clickity-click, this gadget is bent this way and that to achieve the desired result. The result of your effort is being able to switch between channels and other TV functions. Being a Japanese gadget, it's a collaboration between an established company (Murata) and high-tech … [Read more...] about Murata Outs Not Yet Officially Released Flexible Remote
Samsung Pushing For Apple iPhone And iPad Shutdown In Holland
In case you haven't realized it yet, there's a World War on in the corporate world. It's happening in courtrooms and retail outlets across several countries. Its latest battleground is the Netherlands, where Samsung is trying its best to have its rival Apple's hottest selling gadgets banned. If … [Read more...] about Samsung Pushing For Apple iPhone And iPad Shutdown In Holland
Meg Whitman Is Now CEO Of HP
HP has had its recent share of ups and downs (mostly downs), and it's likely the reason Meg Whitman is now the big boss over at HP. If we're not mistaken, for the second time in its storied history, a woman has ascended to the vacated CEO post. Alright, for formality's sake, here's a formal … [Read more...] about Meg Whitman Is Now CEO Of HP
MP3 Ringtones Of NASA Soundbytes Downloadable For Free
It's not like NASA has its own soundtrack. Though if there ever was a more suitable score for space travel, it will always be Alex North's work for the movie 2001 that works best. Regarding these latest offerings from NASA, the space agency has outed almost 50 years worth of soundbytes that are now … [Read more...] about MP3 Ringtones Of NASA Soundbytes Downloadable For Free
Miniscule Apple Logo Shaped iPhone Speaker Is Impressive
Craftsmanship-wise, of course. Powered by an earphone jack, the Apple logo mini-speaker is a DIY gadget that rates high in terms of quality. As for the sound, well, such a feature is debatable. But for Apple fanboys blind to everything touched by the, well, Apple logo, this should be an interesting … [Read more...] about Miniscule Apple Logo Shaped iPhone Speaker Is Impressive
Illuminating Wrenches Keep Dark Work Places Lit
If you like working in dark places, then this new wrench set should be a good investment. Seven wrenches, each with its own LED light between the jaws. According to the product page, these tools are best used in tight confines where illumination is scarce, i.e. under the hood of your car. The LED … [Read more...] about Illuminating Wrenches Keep Dark Work Places Lit
Scientists Hard At Work On Acne Vaccine
That's right. They're finding the ultimate cure for zits, the perpetual scourge of teenagers everywhere. Who are 'they'? A rare alliance between a university lab and a major player in big medicine. These are international vaccine purveyors Sanofi-Pasteur and the University of California. The … [Read more...] about Scientists Hard At Work On Acne Vaccine
This Is What You Get After 20 Years In Nintendo
Not much of a backstory for this odd pic. Apparently, someone on Reddit posted it up, claiming his dad received the statue for a 20-year stint at Nintendo. Pretty sweet. Did the dad get a raise too? Unknown. But it sure is a fine way to appreciate employees, giving them free swag and all. If our … [Read more...] about This Is What You Get After 20 Years In Nintendo
Bizarre Mommy Tummy Simulates Pregnancy (Video)
It has proven so effective, even guys enjoy wearing it. Really? Just look at the picture below. He does look happy, though we're not sure whether it's because pregnancy rocks or the Mommy Tummy is such a great product. Maybe both. The really odd part is it's an entry at this year's Tokyo Game … [Read more...] about Bizarre Mommy Tummy Simulates Pregnancy (Video)
Japanese Firm Outs Handroid Bionic Hand (Video)
This device is no Android OS-powered mechanical appendage, no sir. It's something similar though, a cybernetic hand complete with digits and joints. And if you're wondering why the image down south is that of a famous scene from T2, that's because the Handroid itself has an eerie similarity to the … [Read more...] about Japanese Firm Outs Handroid Bionic Hand (Video)
UK Scientist Wants iCub To Carry 2012 Olympic Flame
According to Dr. James Law, iCub should carry the Olympic torch in 2012. Not all the way, of course, but participate in the process. All the good doctor really did was submit the iCub's candidacy. There's no way of telling if a robot can participate in such a high-profile event. Oh yes, iCub? … [Read more...] about UK Scientist Wants iCub To Carry 2012 Olympic Flame
This Facehugger Inspired Facemask Engulfs Your Face
So there's this artist in Ukraine who recently outed a strange S&M mask/headgear that borrows from the facehugger aesthete. More than one blogger has opined that it's a fitting sort of tribute to H.R. Giger, who conceptualized the original xenomorphs. Ah, H.R. Giger. The man's a national … [Read more...] about This Facehugger Inspired Facemask Engulfs Your Face
