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Shuriken Sticky Notes, For Stealthy Reminders

5:00PM January 22, 2012 | Andrew Liszewski

I love everything about these ninja-inspired throwing star sticky notes from ThinkGeek. Everything except the fact they’re made from black paper, making them next to impossible to write on with anything other than a special marker. More »


Gaming

Bio-Engineering Board Game Sounds Like More Fun Than Running A Monopoly

12:00PM January 3, 2012 | Andrew Liszewski

The best board games also teach important life skills. Scrabble improves spelling. Monopoly imparts valuable business strategies. And now Strain can make you a genetic engineer on par with Dr. Moreau. More »


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Glowing Tee Lets You Create Custom Designs

12:00PM December 25, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

As an artist, if you choose to work in the medium of UV light and glowing tees instead of paint and canvas, be prepared to be frustrated. Because that masterpiece you spent five seconds sketching will fade almost as quickly. More »


Gadgets

Uncomfortable Retro Mouse Should Help Cure Internet Addictions

3:40AM December 23, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

Modern mice, what with their sleek lines and ergonomic designs, make it easy to stay online for hours. Thankfully, mousing comfort wasn’t always a concern, and after 15 minutes with this retro mouse you’ll be too sore to surf. More »


Gadgets

Is This The Best We Can Do With Floating Magnets?

3:00AM December 18, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

Back to the Future II came out in 1989, and by 2011 I assumed that hoverboards would be cheap and plentiful. But here we are 22 years later and this tiny floating magnet sculpture is the closest thing we’ve got. More »


Gaming

Some Poor Kid’s Getting A Board Game About Programming This Christmas

1:43AM December 16, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

You might think you’ve found a clever way to get them to learn, but kids see right through educational board games. And while some do a good job at hiding their true nature, c-Jump — which teaches programming concepts — does not. More »


Gadgets

This Battery Will Keep You Powered For A Week

3:00AM December 11, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

Until all of our electronic devices are powered by tiny Mr Fusions, backup batteries are a harsh reality. But with a massive 9900mAh battery, the hard drive-sized iGeek should power all of your gear for up to a week. More »


Gadgets

High-Torque Bottle Opener Pops Corks With Ease

12:40AM December 11, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

Never ruin another dinner party again while you embarrassingly fumble to open a bottle of wine. Using the same planetary gearing setup that gives automatic transmissions their torque, this corkscrew will easily yank any cork by just turning its handle. More »


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Caffeinated Baked Goods Will Give You A Much Needed Snack In The Face

6:00AM November 6, 2011 | Andrew Liszewski

Coffee’s not the only way to get a caffeine boost. Besides energy drinks, there’s a glowing number of foodstuffs designed to perk you up, from caffeinated marshmallows, to these cleverly named “Snack in the Face” baked goods that prove a good pun is hard to ignore. More »


Gadgets

The Share-A-Watt Is A Travel Power Strip For Cafe Cassanovas

5:20AM September 17, 2011 | Andrew Tarantola

You’re at the cafe and you battery is toast but, as usual, every last power outlet is filled. Why beg for time on an outlet like a schmuck when you can ask that cute redhead in the corner if you two can double up using the Share-A-Watt? More »