Science

Radio Controlled Implant for a Reversible Vasectomy: Uh, No!

Scientists in Australia are developing a radio-controlled contraceptive implant that would control the flow of a man’s sperm at the flick of a switch. The valve would be “push-fit” inside the vas deferens (duct that carries sperm from the testicles to the penis) and could be opened or closed remotely depending on the baby making needs of the user. This is making me a bit nauseous, but I will forge ahead…


January 28, 2008
Mobile

Worst Case Scenario: Talking On Charging Cellphone

A young man in Ghana answered his mobile phone that was charging from a wall jack and was met with the full electrical current of his home’s wiring. He was knocked out but still had a weak heartbeat. His parents rushed him to the emergency room where he was proclaimed dead on arrival. The remains of the phone look to have been from a Nokia, but the good news is that we know such incidents aren’t the norm or, like, everyone in the whole world would be dead right now. [modernghana]


September 20, 2007
Uncategorized

Gizmodo Intern Tortured for the Cause

newVideoPlayer("ballz.flv", 475, 376); Here’s proof of Gizmodo intern Benny Goldman’s dedication to his work: the gals at Gizmodo’s beloved sister site Jezebel took him for a special back, sack and crack waxing, and here you can see the obvious pain he was put through just to get that clean, hairless look. The Jezebel babes are working on a series about turning the tables, making men do those unpleasant things that women have to do, and Benny—who happens to be a fine-looking young specimen—was hanging around the Gawker offices, which turned out to be the wrong place at the wrong time. So, was it worth it, Benny? [Jezebel]


August 3, 2007
Uncategorized

Man Goes Through Vasectomy to Get iPhone

A Gizmodo reader underwent a vasectomy to get an Apple iPhone, following wife’s orders after a roadtrip with his kids to Boise, Colorado. But fear not, dear readers-with-your-manly-parts-still-intact, because his amazing tale of heroic Apple fandom doesn’t include any Bobbit-style genital violence. Keep reading to know why and the —strange— happy finish.