Saturday, March 22, 2008
Vehicles
First Supersonic Flight with Synthetic Fuel Shows Air Force’s True Treehugging Hippy Nature
1:10PM Jesus Diaz | This week the US Air Force achieved the first supersonic flight using alternative synthetic fuel, booming a B-1B Lancer over the White Sands Missile Range airspace in New Mexico without any problems. The supersonic strategic bomber, designed to deliver atomic weapons, will be able to start Armageddon at US$30 to US$50 less per barrel while helping the environment and without depending on foreign oil. You read that well, you commie hippie treehuggers: war is getting cheaper, and it will help climate change, nuclear winter excluded. Looking at its composition, however, the synthetic fuel is certainly not as harmless as other alternatives. More »
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Tear a Page One Day At a Time
11:18AM Gizmodo US Edition | Here’s a nifty idea. Take a Page-A-Day Calendar, bore a hole in the middle and place a clock in it. That’s basically what designer Henk Stallinga did when constructing this Clock Calendar. With 365 pages we would suggest that if anyone were to start using this thing, start sometime around January to avoid a massive page rip off. [apartment therapy] More »
Gadgets
How To Shoot Fireballs
11:00AM Matt Buchanan | It’s the weekend. You should either be consuming alcohol or playing with fire. Or better yet, both! (That was not an official endorsement —so if you do this project trashed and rocket a ball of fire up your nose, don’t sue us.) Anyways, making a fireball shooter is a wee bit complicated and requires quite a few parts you won’t find at the corner store, so you’re going to want get started Saturday morning if you wanna impress your buddies and burn your eyebrows off Saturday night. Not convinced? I’ll repeat: Fireball. Shooter. [MAKE] More »
Gadgets
Desktop Bat-Signal For Cubicle Crime Fighters
10:00AM Sean Fallon | With this limited edition Justice League of America bat-signal prop replica you can summon the caped crusader from the comfort of your desk. According to the product page, this 12-inch tall “metal-encased device projects a light-up Bat-Signal an impressive 16 feet.” Whoa—16 feet you say? For US$309.99 this dammed thing should project into space. Plus, it should have interchangeable filters with signals to summon secretaries and interns. With its limited functionality, I don’t know if these things will be flying off the shelves—but you can pre-order one now for a November release. [BigBadToyStore] More »
Computers
Reports of Mac mini Demise Greatly Exaggerated
9:30AM Wilson Rothman | Contrary to earlier reports, Kasper at AppleInsider is now saying that the Mac mini has a long life ahead of it. Well, at least 12 months worth. According to his sources, “A small team of engineers have recently been tasked with gutting the diminutive desktop and applying fresh internals.” Such as…? More »
Software
Broken ATM Doubles Withdrawals (While Supplies Last)
9:00AM Wilson Rothman | It didn’t last long, but we’re surprised it happened at all: An ATM located in northern England was paying out double when users went for the maximum £300 withdrawal, netting £600 in spending cash. Needless to say, everyone who benefitted called their mothers, fathers, cousins and dog sitters, so that the overly generous cash machine was plumb out of bills within hours. More »
Vehicles
Porta Jump Will Jump Start Your Car From the Comfort of the Driver’s Seat
8:30AM Sean Fallon | You are sitting in the parking lot at work with a dead battery. You obviously need a jump, but you don’t have jumper cables and your co-workers are dicks that don’t want to help. Screw them—you have the Porta Jump. There is no need for jumper cables or helpful friends, all you need to do is plug it into your cigarette lighter and wait for the green light to turn on. Just like that, you are back in business. Plus, it will recharge while you are driving. Seems like a no-brainer for only US$20. [JC Whitney via Book of Joe via Coolest Gadgets via DVICE] More »
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Backyards Scream “Classy!” With StereoStone Birdbath Fountain Speaker
8:00AM Wilson Rothman | Sorry, but I just can’t believe anyone’s going to buy this. Not only does it just look ridiculous, with its faux stone carving topped with a leafy pineapple, and its two submerged halogen lights. (Why not four lights, or a whole ring of them? I mean, if you’re going cheesy, go all the way.) On the good side, it does contain a hidden 8-inch 250-watt stereo speaker system, and can plug directly into a standard 120V wall unit. But still, it’s not worth it at any price, especially not US$600. Yes, I said $600. [Electronic House via Ubergizmo] More »
Toys
Condiment Pistol Blazes Burgers With Deliciousness
7:30AM Sean Fallon | This oversized cartoon-esque pistol can be filled with your favourite condiments and fired at your food for the ultimate in BBQ fun. Naturally, the temptation to misuse this device will be overwhelming, but at least you can take solace in the fact that you will have the upper hand in any food fight you instigate. Tabasco anyone? Available in the UK soon for £14.95. [Firebox via Toyology] More »
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