Kids just love the sea (and swimming for that matter). Aside from dabbling in sand castles and assorted diversions, the younglings are susceptible to taking a dip in the wave ridden waters. A point of concern for many parents, Opa Cove have just addressed the problem head on with their new line of … [Read more...] about Sea Squirt Flotation Vests Keeps The Tots Happy At Sea
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Swarm Nectar and Elixir Combine Biking and Beer
Kickstarter is a good place for some strange products and gear to get the funding the people behind the designs need to bring the products to reality. Two of the latest products to hit Kickstarter are the Swarm Nectar and the Swarm Elixir. The two products are very similar. Both are little clamps … [Read more...] about Swarm Nectar and Elixir Combine Biking and Beer
Kanye West Autographed Bike From Akira Is On Sale At Craigslist
A long time ago, before Kanye embarrassed himself during a particular music awards, there was a video shoot for the song "Stronger." In it, this replica of Kaneda's bike from "Akira," perhaps the greatest animated film of the 20th century, had a short cameo. That cameo never made the final cut, so … [Read more...] about Kanye West Autographed Bike From Akira Is On Sale At Craigslist
Behold The Super Duper Sized Pencil Case To Rule Them All
If you've never heard of Faber Castell, then you've never tasted the good life. Some pencils get chewed, others broken, still others made to scrawl pointless doodles on any available surface. Faber Castell, on the other hand, belongs to a league of it's own. Call them the elite of pencils, the … [Read more...] about Behold The Super Duper Sized Pencil Case To Rule Them All
Lego Lunchbox Looks Like A Bad Idea
It really does. Remember when you used to open your lunchbox for recess and the food inside would be soggy and have no flavor at all? Lunchboxes are a science unto themselves. A science few have mastered despite decades of compulsory schooling that have called for the use of a lunchbox. No wonder … [Read more...] about Lego Lunchbox Looks Like A Bad Idea
Orbotix Sphero Robotic Ball Lands $5 Million Investment For Production (video)
The Sphero Robotic Ball, controlled by your smartphone, which we featured back in December last year and was showcased at CES this year, has now raised $5 million in Series B financing from Foundry Group and Highway 12 Ventures. This significant investment allows it to make the jump from concept … [Read more...] about Orbotix Sphero Robotic Ball Lands $5 Million Investment For Production (video)
HTC Desire Solves Dodecahedron Rubik’s Cube (video)
We have featured a number of different Rubik Cube solving devices here on Geeky Gadgets including the Android Lego creation that was able to solve the puzzle in under 25 seconds. But we have never seen a Dodecahedron Rubik's Cube solver before. Megaminxer is probably the first robot in the world … [Read more...] about HTC Desire Solves Dodecahedron Rubik’s Cube (video)
Touchwood Stickers are Perfect for the Superstitious
Touchwood sounds a lot like the name of an episode of Beavis & Butthead. However, this is actually a set of stickers designed for the superstitious among you. If you are the sort that says, "Knock on wood" a lot and really means it, you need an $8 set of these. You get three stickers in the pack … [Read more...] about Touchwood Stickers are Perfect for the Superstitious
Make Your iPod Shuffle Stick Out With These Mix Monsters
If 'bizarre' and 'fun' are right up your alley, then check out these ugly iPod cases. The iPod Shuffle, particularly the 4G variant, is notorious for its itsy bitsy size. To keep it from getting lost and battered, dress your music player up as any of four Mix Monsters, sticker eyes included for the … [Read more...] about Make Your iPod Shuffle Stick Out With These Mix Monsters
Drill Powered Sharpener Is Ridiculous Fun
Instead of pulling out that pocket knife for some swish-swish sharpening, stick this contraption onto an electric drill and sharpen away. Such is the joy and fun of this new drill sharpener from C.H. Hanson, which was discovered at a hardware store recently and it has proven a mighty fine geeky toy … [Read more...] about Drill Powered Sharpener Is Ridiculous Fun
Rolobox Ensures Kids Play with Boxes More than What’s Inside
I have two kids and I am here to tell you that they can both play longer with a big box than they do with all the toys and video games around the house. My daughter would sleep in a box like a little 6-year-old hobo if you let her. If you really want to guarantee that your kids have more fun with a … [Read more...] about Rolobox Ensures Kids Play with Boxes More than What’s Inside
Samsung Offers Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Camera in Korea
I like the idea of those robotic vacuum cleaners that you can have just zip around and vacuum your floors for you. I also like the idea of a remote-controlled vacuum cleaner that I can use to chase the kids and pets around the house. Samsung has a new vacuum cleaner in Korea that combines a video … [Read more...] about Samsung Offers Robot Vacuum Cleaner with Camera in Korea
