April 2008
seiko slimstick tracks your every move
April 26, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
This modern twist on the classic pedometer doesn’t just track your steps, it lets you keep tabs on the quality of the exercise you get during your day-to-day life…
the uno: motorcyle meets segway
April 25, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
Think the Segway is just too geeky for your Born to Be Wild bad boy lifestyle? Then check out this cool new motorcycle born at the intersection of Geek Street and Hog Heaven Avenue.
The Uno is a self-balancing motorcycle that uses a pair of gyroscopes to constantly keep its rider upright.
Designed by 18-year old inventor Ben J…
super mario musical glow star provides invincibility
April 25, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
Here’s a fun bit of decor for fans of Nintendo’s Super Mario games. It’s a friendly invincibility star from the game, which can play a little tune while it sits on your desk…
tuba hero? brass band? nintendo ds gets musical
April 24, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
For those of you who think all music should be played on guitars and drums, games like Rock Band keep you jamming all night long. But for those who prefer to blow into their musical instruments, look no further than this new game for the Nintendo DS.
Fresh from Japan, Mokushise! Zenko Kutaikai!! Let’s Brass!!..
guitar hero necktie isn’t skinny enough
April 24, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
Craving a little Guitar Hero while you slave away at your nine-to-fiver? Just because you have to wear a suit and tie to work doesn’t mean you can’t show your gamer spirit while you’re working your busy executive lifestyle…
mario visits miami, then switzerland
April 23, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
No, Mario isn’t going on an exotic vacation from the Mushroom Kingdom. Instead, his likeness is making the rounds of the art circuit thanks to these most excellent stencil paintings by street artist BilliKid…
led pillow clock wakes with light, not sound
April 23, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
Who among us really likes being awakened from a deep slumber by a jarring alarm buzzer? Sure, you could get yourself a clock radio or MP3 alarm clock and play some Enya or Kenny G to ease into the day, but who really wants to listen to that? This concept for a visual alarm clock could very well revolutionize the way we wake up…
little dude lights up your room, holds ipods
April 22, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
While this little guy could just hang out on your desk looking cool, he’s much more interested in helping out instead of just sitting around doing nothing. Not only can he function as a brilliant desk lamp, he can hold on to your iPod when you’re not keeping it in your pocket…
g-robots invade north america
April 22, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
This sophisticated compact robot has been available in Japan for about a few months now, and is now finding its way to American shores.
The HPI GR-001 G-Robot features 20 motors that can be programmed to follow your every command…
nes system built into game cartridge [casemod]
April 21, 2008 by technabob · Leave a Comment
This awesome NES casemod manages to squeeze a fully-functional Nintendo 8-bit console into the body of one of the system’s own game cartridges.
The Fami-Card started out its life as an original Super Mario Brothers cartridge…
