Gadgets

You’ve probably been looking for that first-party Rock Band stage kit for your Wednesday night parties. I’m here to tell you not to bother with that overpriced junk. Instructables member Marc92 shows you how to make your own fog machine and light show that’s perfect for real and fake bands alike. However, unlike your typical fog machines which spit out ...

Even if math isn’t exactly your bailiwick, you still can appreciate the idea behind this math-inspired lamp from designer Mingyu Jeung. Until you solve a randomly generated math problem, the lamp remains unlit. So if you’re calculator-dependent, you might be in trouble if you come across this lamp in a dark hallway. Good thing Jeung includes a chalkboard on the ...

Remember in Pulp Fiction when Marsellus Wallace is getting fucked in the ass by a couple of rednecks? Of course you do, it’s most likely one of your favorite scenes. Well if you’d like to sport a style that resembles that of The Gimp’s, I’d have to recommend Kate Cusack’s zipper jewelry. From S&M-inspired necklaces to beautiful, chic bracelets, this ...

50 seconds into the above video, you’ll see CNN’s Wolf Blitzer speak with Jessica Yellin. Only, Jessica isn’t in the studio. She’s “thousands of miles away” and appearing via a full-body hologram instead. Watch the full video for Jessica’s explanation. Apparently, over 35 high-def cameras are used inside a tent. Wild. Is the 21st century upon us? I’d like to ...

As if you expected any less, Nintendo’s new DSi portable gaming console flew off shelves as Japanese consumers braved both Godzilla and a bad economy to get their hands on one. It supposedly took only two days for Nintendo to move 170,000 units of the 200,000 available. If you’re worried about importing one, have no fear; Nintendo is prepping another ...

Is this a spy cam created by the military or is it Batman’s latest gadget? Of course it’s a piece of technology made by the military; Batman is a fictitious comic book character. The Army has awarded the University of Michigan College of Engineering a five year $10 million dollar grant to develop this robotic spy plane which bears an ...

Playing fetch with a dog can be a tiresome activity, especially if your dog has the energy of an Ox which has the energy of two Oxen. That’s where the Fetchbot comes in to play. It’s essentially a tennis ball catapult that’s designed to keep your dog busy while you can enjoy the finer things in life, like not playing ...

I can’t think of a better way to rid yourself of a rodent problem than the Victor Multi-Kill mouse trap. This thing will zap the life out of a mouse with a high-voltage electric shock and guarantees the little bugger will be standing in front of the pearly gates of Miceopolis in less than five seconds. The creators claim it ...

Our biggest fears have been realized. Terrorist groups no longer find satisfaction in just blowing themselves up, now there are reports of terrorists being trained to make detonators out of SEGA games. The terrorists have gone too far. Taking apart classic games for use in terrorist activities is not only a disservice to retro collectors all around the world but ...

I’m sure in between performances, the Blue Man Group uses one of these funky sweater dryers to dry out their sweat-encrusted clothing. Afterward, it’s taken onto the stage and used as a performance piece. Anyways, using this weird tray and fan system, the sweater dryer will apparently dry clothing 75% faster than hang drying and it won’t shrink your clothing ...