Archive for September, 2007
Meade mySKY Personal Guide - star watching the Star Trek way
Meade mySKY Personal Guide. If you’re going to spend a lotta time looking at the stars why not go the whole geek thang and use something that Captain Kirk would be proud of. Or Spock even. This puppy can identify more than 30,000 items in the night sky and contains a full […]
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No commentsHack an Old Floppy Edge-Connector and Make an SD Reader
Chances are you probably have one or two old connectors lying around the house or in an unused computer - and with a little bit of time and some basic tools you can turn that spare connector into a functional SD card reader that can be used in MMC mode. All you need to do is follow the painfully detailed instructions in the link below. — Sean Fallon
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No commentsMassive Wii Ripoff From China: It’s Called The Vii, Seriously
There aren’t many details on this device, but the fact that it is a blatant rip-off of the Wii is plain to see. Plus, they had the balls to call it a Vii - if you can believe it. — Sean Fallon
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No commentsMini Solar Toy Racing Cars: Hot Wheels Are Killing The Earth
When you pick up a Hot Wheels electric racing kit have you ever thought about how you are wasting the Earth’s precious natural resources? Just place this 3cm long solar alternative out in the sun or shine a strong artificial light source on the panel and the wheels will begin to turn. Each car offers minutes of fun and a valuable lesson in the benefits of solar power for only £9.95 ($19). — Sean Fallon
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No commentsThe Shocking Hazards Of Driving While Using a Cellphone
Unfortunately this Russian motorist had to learn the hard way that cellphones can result in tragedy when behind the wheel of a car. More pictures after the jump.
Original post by Sean
No commentsSandia Micro Tank Tears It Up at 20 Inches Per Minute
Weighing less than 1 ounce with a mere 1/4 cubic inch in total volume doesn’t stop these micro-bots from tearing up a obstacle-laden desktop. Throw anything at it: loose change, a pice of fuzz - the Sandia can handle it all with it’s tracked drive system.
Developed by Sandia National Labs, these little beauties come equipped with an 8K ROM processor and temperature sensor - standard (miniature camera, microphone, communication system, and a chemical micro-sensor fully-equipped). It can “turn on a dime and park on a nickel” - and with three watch batteries under the hood you can get this sucker up to 20-inches per minute, 21 on the highway. It is the most compact robot ever created - and they are already planning smaller models. Plus, if you put a whole bunch of them together you could accomplish some awesome tasks. — Sean Fallon
Original post by Sean
No commentsThroat Cam Offers Unique Perspective On The World, Plaque
Bravo Justin Quinnell for mounting a camera in the back of your throat. Just make sure to brush your teeth next time.
And to those of you wondering what applications this could have in the porn industry - I’m with you. Deep throat cam all the way. More pictures and a link where you can purchase these images after the jump.
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