Saturday, August 8, 2009 - Page 2

Tricycle Robot Beats The Odds To Take Distance World Record

Despite its diminutive size, Panasonic’s scrappy little EVOLTA-powered robot managed to make five laps around the LeMans circuit in France over a period of 24 hours before running out of juice. That’s nearly 24 km on just two AA batteries.

Do You Still Use Voicemail?

In recent years, it seems that the number of people using voicemail is dwindling. Maybe I’m wrong…maybe it isn’t dying out as fast as I imagine. So, my question is simple: do you still use voicemail?

Creepy: iRobot’s “My Real Baby”

Meet the offspring of iRobot, and Transformers creator Hasbro. No, really.

Geek Out

Jesus Wants To Be Your Friend

This whole Facebook thing is going way too far, which is why Satan uses Twitter. [Thanks David]

Software

The Week In iPhone Apps: Makin’ Music, Chompin’ Ghosts

This week in the unseasonably entertaining App Store: Another bizarrely amazing music app; free turn-by-turn directions of questionable reliability; a fat man on a tightrope; an interesting take on the classic-est of classics; and a treat for our dear developers.

Gadgets

Who On Earth Can Order A $47,000 Solid Gold Penis Enlarger?

A Saudi businessman with a small penis, that’s who. According to X4 Labs — a Canadian company that creates this kind of devices — their customer has ordered what may be the most expensive adult sex aid ever, made of pure gold.

Gadgets

Hey Everybody, Take A Cue From Sharp

Electronics manufacturers, if you insist on releasing 100 infinitesimally differing televisions, camcorders or back shavers, take a cue from Sharp. They laid out their entire new DX2 line (LCD TVs with integrated Blu-ray) in one handy graphic. [AkihabaraNews via Ubergizmo]

Mug For The Blind Chimes When Full

I’m clumsy enough that pouring my first cup of coffee each morning becomes a potentially punishing trial of dexterity. So honestly, were I blind, I’d be forced to drink straight from the pot—unless this mug existed.

Remembering Bruce, The Mechanical Shark From Jaws

Just about everyone paints Bruce as a pain in the arse, not a lethal monster.

Gadgets

10 Gadgets That Help You Cheat At Sports

The way I see it, there is only one way to overcome your complete lack of athleticism. No, not hard work and dedication — I’m talking about gadgets. These 10 products will help you play like a champ this summer.

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