ninjas

Robots

Robot Practices Tai Chi And Swordplay In Preparation To Kill Us

12:20PM Rosa Golijan | The first HUBO robot innocently rode a Segway. The HUBO 2 looks like he’s ready to turn into a killer ninja-bot as he practices tai chi, hones his swordsmanship has a drink when he’s finished. More »
Peripherals

Someday, Somehow, I Will Learn How To Plug In This USB Ninja Star Just By Throwing It

8:25PM John Herrman | Because unless you can do that, the Solidalliance Ninja 2G Shuriken flash drive is just a tacky, difficult to carry, 2GB poking hazard. It’s available now for just over $US100, plus shipping from Japan. [Akihabara] More »
Phones

New Version of Google Mobile iPhone App Features Added ‘Ninja’

3:30PM Dan Nosowitz | We don’t have an explanation for this, but the new version of the Google Mobile App for iPhone/iPod Touch lists some pretty wacky improvements, notably “Longer Version Number” and “Ninja.” Rimshot! More »
Random Stuff

Samurai Ergonomics

1:00PM Brian Lam | I have ignored computer ergonomic professionals my entire computing life, but this winter, a pain in my lower back would not go away. Instead of listening to “experts” I followed the advice of ancient swordsmen. More »
Toys

Pirates vs. Ninjas Mobile Helps Your Baby Make An Informed Decision

2:30AM Sean Fallon | The pirates vs. ninjas debate has raged on for years now, but us old timers may be set in our ways—picking one side or another without having all the facts. More »
Gadgets

Ninja Tacks Pierce Your Papers…Silently

11:00AM Mark Wilson | If you’ve been dreaming about the Ninja Star Tacks concept since last year, know that swift and silent cork board devastation can now be yours for $US12. [Chromly via bbGadgets] More »
Weapons

Ninja Blowgun and Knife Combo is Pocket-Sized Assassination Fun

8:00AM Jack Loftus | Nothing says “I’m here to cause harm to you in several ways” quite like a blowgun that doubles as a 3.5-inch knife. It’s yours, along with an inevitable visit to jail, for a mere $US20. More »
Home

Shuriken Magnets for Refrigerator Ninjas

6:20AM Mark Wilson | I may not be all that light on my feet, but if there’s one place that I dominate, it’s the refrigerator. More »