In this day in age, you can walk into any big-box office store like Staples or Office Depot and pick up a printer for under $75 most of the time. For instance, I was able to procure a Canon all-in-one-style printer last year for $55 on sale. Problem is, after the ink cartridges (which, rumor has it, come only half-filled ...
Read More »Bathtunes: WET X-Light Surround Musical Washbasin
Most of us love to sing in the shower when no one’s around. I tend to take it one step further and sing while I’m shaving and taking a piss, but hey, if no one’s listening, might as well! Italian design company WET has created the X-Light Surround Basin with people like yours truly in mind. At 142 x 38 ...
Read More »Pixelated Posey Necklace is Perfect for Mother’s Day
Geeks, software engineers and bloggers take note: Mother’s Day is May 11th. Don’t disappoint Mom again this year by giving her shit like that self-erasing paper she can’t figure out with Python code written all over it (import > loveyamom.py.) Moms love stuff like flowers, gardening and jewelry. Why not get her a gift that draws influence from all three ...
Read More »Travis Pastrana: Defying The Elements On A Dirt Bike
I’ve never heard of Travis Pastrana just like I’d never heard of that huge LEGO tower at first. But now I know who he is, thanks to this video of him being a professional badass. It seems Travis has the balls to ride a Suzuki dirt bike at 70 miles per hour in deep water, essentially skimming the surface and ...
Read More »Blobwall: Bubblegum Bricks of the Future?
Designer Greg Lynn apparently likes to think outside the box. And I really mean it! His latest creation, Blobwall is a fresh take on bricks and building materials. As you can see in the picture, the wall is designed from molded plastic blobs mixed with different polymers and colors. Sure, it’s not traditional like unlike other things in life, but ...
Read More »R2 Fish School Kit: Teaching An Old Fish New Tricks
If you have a pet fish, you understand that they can become pretty boring after a while. They’re nice to look at when you’re in need of some relaxation, but other than that, we’re pretty much slaves to our fish masters, feeding them and cleaning up their shit as they deem fit. The R2 Fish School Kit is said to ...
Read More »The Rocket Chair Sends Alice, Bang, Zoom, Straight To The Moon, Instead Of Ralph’s Fist
“I�m not the chair they think I am at home, oh no. I�m a Rocket Chair!” or so says Sir Elton John. There are so many cultural references to be made here, I�m losing my mind. Whether it be the spousal abuse overtones of The Honeymooners or 1970’s pop-rock songs, it never ends! Yet, I digress. The Rocket Chair is ...
Read More »The Revolution Will Be Fabulous: Prepare For Zombie Attacks With Style
So you’ve got your stylish Urban Security Suit locked and loaded in preparation for the next full moon but what sort of artillery power can the fashionista use to prepare for the next zombie attack? Peter Gronquist has the answer with his “The Revolution will be Fabulous” fashion designer weapons. Why use a standard rifle or chainsaw to slice through ...
Read More »Glow Gaming: If Your PSP Was Found Next To A Nuclear Power Plant
If you can deal with the life-altering mutations and the screams of children as they gaze upon your disfigured face, there are some benefits to living right next to a nuclear power plant. One of the coolest being that cool natural glow. These XCM Magic Night Glow replacement covers for your PSP make the portable console look like it has ...
Read More »Redefining Wallets: One Of A Kind Recyclables
What could you possibly use a beaten up tennis ball for, other than a moving aid for a desk? “Not much.” would be the correct answer. Unless, of course, you’re pretty damn creative like the eco-friendly designer of these Redefining Wallets, made from recycled products ranging from trading cards to old tires to ticket stubs. Redefining Wallets offers a range ...
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