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This Bulldog Is Better At Tony Hawk Than You

Adam Frucci — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:40:00 +0000

Tony Hawk Ride comes with a skateboard controller. You know what that means: dogs playing video games. What’s amazing about this video is just how good this dog is. Impressive!

[YouTube]

Gerbil Shirt Basically Guarantees Therapy To Come

Mark Wilson — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0000

If the Gerbil Shirt ever made it beyond the patent stage, how many of us would be living down that high school yearbook photo?

The Gerbil Shirt wraps your torso in plastic tube passageways, making your bod a super highway of fun for Binky and Bart. The interior surfaces are textured for traction and have air vents for easy breathing.

Also, you can a faucet through the tubes for “easy cleaning”. (It helps if the gerbils are still inside.)

As bad as the idea may be, the Gerbil Shirt is still slightly more ethical than the inevitable follow-up, Gerbil Pants. [Patently Absurd via tywkiwdbi via Neatorama via OhGizmo!]

This Autofetch Motion Pet Ball Is One Twisted Toy

Rosa Golijan — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:40:00 +0000

At first I thought the Autofetch Motion Pet Ball is a neat way for lazy dog owners to give their pets some exercise and treats, but then I looked at the product FAQs. What’s this about using it with kids?

The point of the Autofetch Motion Pet Ball is to stick some pet treats inside, activate the internal gyro-drive, and let the ball spin around to entertain and reward your pet. Well, at least I think you’re supposed to use it for your pet, because one of the two “frequently asked questions” listed on the product page is a bit odd:

Can I use this motion ball with my pet Rabbit or Pig or Iguana?

Yes, it can be used with any pet, child, or adult human.

I really want to give whoever wrote that the benefit of the doubt and assume that the intent is to say that it’s safe for kids to use the toy to play with their pets and that they’re not encouraging shoving Halloween candy in there and watching a kid chase after the ball. Although maybe that could be fun to watch. [China Vision Red Ferret via Wired]

There Is Something Very, Very Wrong With This Ad

Adam Frucci — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:00:00 +0000

Duh, this old school Mac is way too ancient to surf the web for porn! Stupid dog. [Ads of the World via Copyranter]

Eight Examples Of Animals Suited Up For Battle

Sean Fallon — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:20:00 +0000

Short on soldiers and horses? Why not march into battle with an army of household pets and small woodland creatures? As this Oobject gallery illustrates, suits of armour have been made for the likes of cats, mice and squirrels. [Oobject]

At Gizmodo Gallery 2009: The Sex Doll For Dogs

Adam Frucci — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:00:00 +0000

Oh my. The sex doll for dogs, seen only as a render for so long, is finally real. And it’s… awkward. It’s at the Gizmodo Gallery, and if your dog f–ks it, you’ll win a prize.

Interested in seeing this thing for yourself and in the US? Come on into the Giz Gallery when it opens on Wednesday. And bring your dog, too. I still have doubts that any dog would actually go to town on this thing, so I’ll tell you what: If your dog has sex with the sex doll for dogs, you’ll win a prize. No raffle for you! If you own a shameless dog, you can skip to the front of the prize line. Prizes include camcorders and laptops, not the throwaway stuff. We have to be able to get the carnal act on video, because we are gross and need proof.

Also, admit it, you’re a little curious.

Read more about our Giz Gallery 09 here and see what else we’ll be playing with at the event.

Pet Emergency Evacuation Jacket Turns Your Cat Into A Supplies Kit

Adam Frucci — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:40:00 +0000

Sure, you could keep emergency supplies in a box in your closet. But keeping it on your cat is just far more adorable, which is important in a crisis. [Japan Trend Shop via 7 Gadgets]

iMac Hamster Cage For Sale On eBay

Sean Fallon — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:00:00 +0000

An old iMac seems to make a suitable habitat for a hamster. Who knew? And the good news is that you can buy it now on eBay.

Of course, the bad news is that the creator wants a ridiculous $US350 for this thing—and it doesn’t even boot up on hamster power. [eBay via Telegraph via Slashgear via Newlaunches]

Pet Care Robot Scares The Bejeezus Out Of Fido While You’re Away

Mark Wilson — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:20:00 +0000

It can be tough to leave a pet at home, even for a quick trip. But what if you had a freaky robot to tend to your furry friend while you were away?

The Pet Care Robot (concept) is a Wi-Fi controlled bot that can serve as your remote eyes and ears from a web interface. But what’s a bit different than a Rovio is that this robot allows you to play fetch through a remote-controlled ball you can steer around the house—all while nurturing your animal through a built-in speaker in the robot’s base.

Also of note, the Pet Care Robot has two large eyes that any dog will love to chew into a slobbery gum. (Those protective eyelids, though good in theory, are a lot less durable than rawhide, shoes or the rest of the items your pet will be munching on while you’re away.)

Still, there are times I’d like to check in on my little hellcat when I’m out for an evening. And if I had a tool to torment her at the same time, all the better. [MintPass via Geeky Gadgets via DVICE]

Boldly Going And Digging Up Gardens Where No Dog Has Dug Before

Adam Frucci — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:30:00 +0000

Well, this is pretty incredible. Yes, it’s a dog in a USS Enterprise costume made out of cardboard and Bud Light cans. His prime directive is to ruin this costume when he takes a leak. [SciFi Wire via Geekologie]