Gadgets

DIY: Progressive Scan Camcorder

We’ve seen some cool DIY’s, but this might take the cake on the technical aspect of things. Ever wanted to make your own Progressive Scam Camcorder? Odds are it never even passed your mind, but regardless, you can now create your own. The Progressive Scan Camcorder in question was used to make the 88-minute indie sci-fi film, The Shimmering Earth. ...

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Nokia Scentsory Cellphone: Can you smell me now? Good

Scientists have been trying to create a reliable smell-o-vision for decades, but no one seems to be able to get it right. The Nokia Scentsory Cellphone concept claims to be able to allow you to associate a smell and feel to your contacts. Its unique paper airplane style folded design makes this concept a unique addition to the cellphone design ...

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Slideon.v2: Even more ghostly

A few days ago we talked about the Slideon concept PMP design and its sleek slider style. With the first version fresh in our minds, the Slideon.v2 improves on the already gorgeous MP3 player. v2 features a huge wide-screen, which is as big as a normal iPod. The slide design means no obtrusive buttons to get in the way and ...

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WTF?! of the Day: Collect dog poop fresh from the pooch’s anus

Pet owners, there is no need anymore to carry around that crusty, disgusting, scooper. The Sha-Poopie, created by a poop hater, for a poop hater, allows for dog owners to not have to bend down, or even put out any effort to collect their dogs steaming pile of excrement. With the Sha-Poopie, the dog does all the work for you. ...

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Wake up or I’ll blink lights at you furiously

I have learned to absolutely loathe the sound of alarm clocks. The high-frequency buzzing and beeping of the things make me want to smash the living hell out of any alarm clock that comes in eye or earshot. The Hybrid Alarm Clock by Francesco Costacurta uses a pulsing, flashing, red light to wake you up instead. Place it close enough ...

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Instant sink: Everything AND the kitchen sink

That old saying “everything, but the kitchen sink” doesn’t hold much water anymore (pun intended) with the creation of this Instant Sink. The sink needs no plumbing. Just a handy garden hose and a water source. The sink even comes with a 40-inch garden hose! Also included is a connector that lets you use the sink and the hose independently ...

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Brand your own beef

Don’t you hate when you go to the deli to get some ground beef, and the cow has already been marked by the rancher (at least in your head)? I mean, that’s like peeing on someone else’s territory. This Personalized Branding Iron allows you to etch your name initials into any human piece of meat you want. To create your ...

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Zihotech Showa Wrist Watch looks like rotary phone

Us nerds are always on the look out for funky new watches to don on our wrists. This Zihotech Showa Wrist Watch is no different. Designed to look like an old time telephone, the retro-themed watch will be sure to draw attention to your overused wrist. The watch tells time like no other. To hear what time it is, you ...

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Korea gets first dibs on RAZR 2

Ya know, Koreans get all the luck when it comes to cool mobile phone launches. Almost ALL of the cool designs get released over their first. The recently revealed RAZR 2 is no different. The iconic Motorola designed cell will make a Korean launch in June. The RAZR 2 will feature a 2-inch external screen and a 2.2-inch internal screen, ...

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BDSM Russian Layered Doll: Sadist or masochist?

Everyone has owned one. You know, one of those layered dolls where you open up one of the dolls only to find a smaller one inside. Julian Murphy designed this BDSM Russian Layered Doll to throw a line of rebellion at the old tradition of clean cut dolls. The BDSM doll starts as a gimp-like sex slave, clad in leather ...

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