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Gadgets

Popcorn-Flinging Basketball Bowl Shoots And Scores

6:40AM Sean Fallon | The Wild Fling combines popcorn, basketball and a remote caddy in a single, ill-conceived bowl. And when you have tired of the hoop, lay siege to open mouths with precision popcorn shooting. [Taylor Gifts via 7Gadgets via SlipperyBrick] More »
Gadgets

“Popcorn Sorter” Eliminates Un-Popped Kernels Using, Um… Vibration?

5:00AM Jack Loftus | “Honey, I’m amazed that we never have any un-popped kernels. How do you do it each and every time?!” “Well, it’s simple, honey, really. I just use this special bowl I made a few weeks ago. And your vibrator.” More »
Music

Samsung ‘Popcorn’ U5 Wants to See You Sweaty and Hungry

10:18PM Mark Wilson | Samsung’s Yepp flash MP3 players have been around, not really making any waves, for plenty of years now. But their latest model adds two universally handy functions: A pedometer and a really adorable name. More »
Entertainment

Movie Theatre Popcorn, It Really Is That Expensive

6:40AM Mark Wilson | Here you see a movie ticket and kernel popcorn, as scaled to their price increase over the past 80 years. On your left, 1929. On your right, 2009. Needless to say, things have changed. More »
Gadgets

Glass Microwave Corn Popper With Butter Strainer

2:40AM Sean Fallon | Bagged popcorn gets the job done, but burning and unpopped kernels can be a problem. Besides, nothing beats the taste of real butter slathered on there. That’s where this glass corn popper comes in. More »
Entertainment

Chimp in Japan Gets Popcorn Machine for Xmas, Freaks Out

3:00PM Elaine Chow | I know some of you might be tempted to get gadgets as Christmas presents for your pets, so here’s a tip: Chimpanzees don’t like popcorn machines. Don’t say we never help you out! [Japanprobe] More »