We have all heard how TV, game consoles and computers are being blamed for obesity—or that people don’t read as much, write as much and that we rely too much on technology.
We’re always excited for unique proposal stories with gadgets involved, but this Proposal iPhone app is back-ass-wards.
Everyone saw Wall-E, right? And how the luxury cruisers of the future glide around in floating touch-screen-equipped easy chairs? Then the Zero-Gee gaming/blogging “workstation” should look mighty familiar. Its ergonomic, reclining frame is designed to ensure your arse is free from the forces of gravity as you type, type, type yourself into oblivion. There’s even a caddy for your liquified cupcakes-in-a-cup, and you’re also positioned nicely for a root canal or any other minor surgeries here as well, which you’ll need soon enough. [Product Page via Born Rich]
The Boom Arm Starbase Workstation–now there is a product aimed squarely at nerds. It combines computing and extreme laziness with a little “Starbase” sci-fi flavour thrown in. I mean, you could use a product like the LapDawg–but that would require actually lifting the laptop now and then. The swing arm action on the Starbase will come in quite handy after all of your muscles have atrophied. You can even get a cup holder, Flatscreen VESA LCD mount, and a height adjustment suitable for expanding waistlines. Not bad for around US$300. [Product Page via Boing Boing Gadgets]
Did you get stuck with weekend duty at work? Are you just plain bored at your job? Sitting in an office all day may not be the most exciting way to spend your time, but that does not mean that you can’t make the most of it. And when I say “most of it” I am definitely not referring to increasing your productivity—the following gadgets will destroy any chance of that. However, they will certainly help keep you entertained until quittin’ time—especially on a Friday afternoon.
If growing up in upstate New York has taught me anything, it’s that shovelling snow really, really sucks. The I-Shovel is a new device that promises to automate this task—much like the Roomba and the Husqvarna lawnmower have done for other annoying chores. According to the project website, the I-Shovel can automatically detect snow accumulation and clear the driveway when it deems that the snowfall is significant enough to be cleared.
The end of the week is nigh. You have worked hard and now it’s time to relax. That is the spirit behind the new “Thank Giz It’s Friday” roundup. This week it is all about gadgets that will help you breeze through the weekend with as little physical effort as possible—a guide to the ultimate in laziness. The way I see it, why should you do things half-assed when you can do things no-assed? Let us show you the way.
