November 19th, 2009 4:56 PM | by Christen da Costa
I know, I know, it doesn’t look real, but apparently some dude (François Knorreck) spent 10 years, 10,000 work hours and 15,000 Euros building the Snaefell, a motorcycle with the ultimate side car. I was sort of hoping that the bike could detach from the side car and be independently propelled, but as you can see from the overhead shot it’s one complete body; a Unibody (wink) of sorts. I have to question how well it handles, but considering its uniqueness does it really matter?
November 18th, 2009 5:00 PM | by Christen da Costa
Yeah, you read the title right. It’s called X-Flex bombproof wallpaper and based on PopSci’s test video I’d say it works. Sure, this isn’t a full sized wall, like you’d find in a building or home, but one can only hope that the wallpaper’s strength scales relative to the wall size.
Applying the X-Flex wallpaper is just like any other. Just peel off the plastic, expose the sticky backing and apply to your wall of choice.
When your snowball fight reaches critical mass, you can be that dude that comes out of nowhere in slow motion with the weapon that will win the battle. The Sno-Fling could be just that. Essentially just a stick with a cup at the end, it allows your hands to never have to touch the snow. Where’s the authenticity in that? …Continue reading: Enter The Sno-Fling SnowBall Throwing Stick
November 18th, 2009 2:53 AM | by Christen da Costa
According to Burton, people in mittens can’t hold cans or bottles of soda, beer or whatever beverage you please. Why? Otherwise they wouldn’t have produced the overly useless Vice Mittens. They features a zipper that yup, zips to reveal a built-in cozy system. I guess if you’re willing to wear these let alone spend the $70 on them you better have a penchant for excessive libation consumption.
November 17th, 2009 2:36 PM | by Christen da Costa
Where there is fear there is sales, right? And hence the The Verilux H1N1 Destroying UV Wand. I’m a little disturbed by any device that’s success depend on a pandemic, but then again that’s pretty much the medical industry on the whole.
This $70 device, which uses a hospitable grade UV light, can destroy up to 99.98% of the H1N1 virus after a five-second exposure when held 3/4″ above the contaminated surface. And before you suggest a liquid cleaner, consider the prospect of cleaning a couch, keyboard or other difficult to penetrate surfaces with a spray or over the counter cleanser.
Total run time on an 8 hour charge is about 90 minutes, but they’ve tossed in some tech to make it auto shutoff when held vertically.
November 16th, 2009 3:20 PM | by Christen da Costa
Oh what I’d do for a head massage right now. You know, like the ones you get at the salon when you get your hair did (I use to go to one in Boston).
Ah, but now I don’t have to go to a salon, that is assuming the Headtime scalp massager ever makes its way state side. 29 rubber like feet gently rub your scalp while the sounds of the wild – birds, waterfalls, etc – play on the units built-in speaker system.
Okay, so this thing looks ridiculous and the likelihood of anyone wearing it at the office is super few and far between, but no one can deny the relaxing feeling that is invoked when someone massages your dome.
November 13th, 2009 3:49 PM | by Christen da Costa
And now for some poop talk. Every take a dump in a public place and feel a bit too squeamish to hammer out that last turd due to embarrassment? Well if the beginning of my post hasn’t grossed you out on this wonderful Friday afternoon, then you’ll be pleased to hear that there is now a device to assist you along the way. No, it won’t provide any actual physical support but it will replicate the sound of a flushing toilet for up to 25 seconds to help you mask any ‘unsightly’ sounds emitted by your noxious ways. Me? This thing would have to have some serious dBs to hide the power of my BMs.
November 12th, 2009 2:24 PM | by Christen da Costa
The Star Wars Snuggie might be fake as shit, but the Street Fighter VI Snuggie, yup, it’s the real deal. Capcom won’t say if it will be bursting onto Walmart’s endless stack of shelves but at least die hard gamers and deuce bags can find some common ground.
November 11th, 2009 3:35 PM | by Christen da Costa
Got roommates? Then you’re probably missing some food, drink or beer. Ah, but there’s a resolve. While it won’t thwart off the master criminal with a hack saw, or small pocket knife, the Fridge Locker will prevent unwanted friends, roommates and siblings from ganking your food during a late night munchy run.
It measures 7.5 inches wide x 7.5 inches tall x 11 inches deep and costs just $20. It doesn’t include a pad lock, but that’s good, because then you can choose between a combo or key version depending on what kind of forgetful you are.
This video is apparently from 2007 so I feel a bit remiss posting in now, but hey, here goes. NTT DoCoMo, the Japanese telecom had plans to introduce a phone that could help middle aged businessmen and young women lose weight. It included a pedometer and software to keep you on track. But that’s not even the cool stuff. Muck like the KissMe breath analyzer, this phone also features a sensor that can tell you how bad your breath is. So thinking about it more, I’d say the phone is all about getting you some tail – stay in shape and have good breath – yeah, definitely about getting you a date.
