Gadgets

If you’ve been looking to own a pair of your own Back to the Future II-esque self-tying kicks, you have a few options. You can make a pair yourself, you can wait for Nike to release a real pair or now you can buy the actual shoes worn by Marty McFly in the film. The sneakers will be auctioned off ...

It’s a sad state of affairs, but some people are incapable of growing facial hair that amounts to more than a few sparse patches of fuzz. While that really is a shame all in its self, not having a beard and carrying a flask makes you look more like an alcoholic than a salty fisherman. I’d much rather look like ...

I realize that the correlation between skateboarders and cigar smokers is likely very low and a venn diagram depicting the pair’s relation would be even more laughable than than the mental image. But I don’t really care because I know that there are some skaters out there who would totally rock this deck with an abundance of ironic glee. The ...

Don’t be confused. If you look like John Belushi and want some miracle technique for achieving The Situation-esque rock hard abs, look else ware (you need special software for that). The only thing that’s going to get you close to your goal is hard work. But what Abs in a Box does promise is more definition and even a thinning ...

As of today, the only widespread use of augmented reality lies through the lens of a smartphone camera. But even that barrier between the phone and yourself reduces the realism of what’s supposed to feel like reality. NTT DoCoMo put their AR Walker prototype to the test at Ceatec, where some spectators waited up to an hour to try out ...

Batteries eventually need to be replaced. That’s the way we’ve been living for decades, so shelling out the cash for batteries just seems like something we have to do. The SunMod Modification Kit ensures that you’ll never have to replace your batteries again. For a very reasonable $20, SunMod turns any of your AA or AAA battery powered devices into ...

For nearly two years the Snuggie has been the ultimate symbol of kitschy comfort. However if Celine Merhand and Ana�s Morel have a say, the Snuggie’s reign will be ending soon. Their Cocon quilt-wrapped armchair is basically a sleeping bag without the necessity of sleeping on the floor. Slip into the chair and zip yourself up like you would with ...

I can fall in love with any girl that has a grasp of Star Wars trivia. It’s a weakness of mine. Unfortunately (but fortunately for her), this model is not one of those woman. For one, Darth Vader never, ever would be caught dead using a blaster. And what the hell is that disgustingly smooth, hairless and perfectly tanned stuff ...

They’re going to have to learn eventually, so you might as well get them use to the feel of a submachine gun as young as possible. CTA Digital unveiled their new PlayStation Move peripheral, the Submachine Gun controller accessory. If you desire a little more realism out of your shooters, because exploding heads and blood splatter just isn’t enough to ...

Each year we inch closer and closer to the impending zombie invasion. The Build-a-Zombie Papercraft Calendar comes equipped with a crafty paper DIY project every month along with the corresponding calendar design. By the end of the year you’ll have your own army of undead paper disciples, who will more than likely eat your brain. But hey, it was a ...