Author: Gabrielle Taylor
Toshiba Cowprint Yogurt Maker
The latest product from Toshiba is not quite as high-tech as some of its predecessors, in that its primary component is: fermenting bacteria. The Toshiba Yogurt Maker looks, well, like a yogurt maker, though it does have a nice…
Test Tube Aliens: robots, or sea monkeys?
The biggest journalistic question about the Test Tube Aliens was, are they toys, or are they a new twist on the sea monkey? The answer is: a lot of column A, and a bit of column B. They hatch…
N007PEN: write, record, play
The N007PEN looks like a standard luxury pen, but transforms to reveal electronic entrails functioning as an mp3 player, USB 2.0 memory key, and voice recorder. Available in 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB. Just don't gnaw on it…
HUBO FX-1 Robot Chair walks so you don't have to
The HUBO FX-1 Robot Chair functions as both a protective exoskeleton in difficult industrial environments, and a physical extension for those too aged or enfeebled to operate their own bodies. The upper section of the robot is a chair…
Building a MAME console inside a TARDIS
You can combine the geekiness of Dr. Who with the geekiness of an arcade machine with simple tools like linux, Valium, Charles Bronson and a newt (at least according to the pictures) by building your own TARDIS MAME console….
Animated Retro Table Tennis Shirt
While the Animated Retro Table Tennis Shirt would be cooler if, like the Pong dress, it was possible to actually play on it, that your shirt will endlessly flash virtual table tennis is probably just the ticket to get…
Nintendo Mario Kart DS Track Race Set
While the Nintendo Mario Kart DS Track Race Set is nominally intended at those of tender years, I'm pretty sure it's also my sister-in-law's idea of a good time. Includes 2 Mario Kart vehicles (Mario and Yoshi), 2 controllers,…
Musical Chair puts the music in you
Combining the Musical Chair with the OhMiBod sounds like a sure way to experience the music as never before. This concept piece embeds a calcium carbonate poly-coned woofer right in the Perspex seat of your high-backed chair, so you'll…
Discovery Battle Blaster Hammerhead
We all know you wanted to ride a shark as a child, but since it's too late for you, you being all mature and responsible, you can give that opportunity to your own sprog with the Discovery Battle Blaster…
Artificial blood vessels made from salmon skin
Whether you sleep with the fishes, drink like a fish, or have a waterproof — you probably have blood and would like more on occasion. Now you can bleed like a fish (so to speak) with the new artificial…
