Magnet

Gadgets

Chopsticks That Repeatedly Snap Open

2:00PM December 30, 2010 | Jason Chen

Like the bubble wrap toy, the edamame and the endless chocolate bar, this Stickpecker lets you repeatedly do an activity you usually only do once. It works with magnets! But costs $US44. [Stickpecker via Book of Joe via Wired] More »


Cars

If You’re A Cyclist, Throw This Magnet At The Next Car Who Endangers Your Life

8:00AM December 19, 2010 | Casey Chan

It’s dangerous riding a bike in the city—crazy drivers swerving in and out can seriously hurt you. So the next time a crazy jerk cuts you off and almost kills you, throw this magnetic yellow card at his car. More »


Science

What Is This?

7:20AM November 5, 2010 | Kat Hannaford

Space-age jelly? A new art installation from Jeff Koons? A scary CGI sextoy massager? Let’s all pull together now, before opinions are polarised even more… More »


Cars

Magnetic Big Wheel Or Ring Of Death?

7:30AM July 3, 2009 | Mark Wilson

Car designer Harsha Vardhan has a different vision of tomorrow. While his vehicle calls for an electric engine, just like we see in cars now like the Prius or Volt, that engine drives magnetic fields, not wheels. More »