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Glowing Tee Lets You Create Custom Designs

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.


December 23, 2011
Gadgets

Uncomfortable Retro Mouse Should Help Cure Internet Addictions

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.


December 18, 2011
Gadgets

Is This The Best We Can Do With Floating Magnets?

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.


December 16, 2011
Gaming

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

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.


December 11, 2011
Gadgets

This Battery Will Keep You Powered For A Week

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.


Gadgets

High-Torque Bottle Opener Pops Corks With Ease

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.


November 6, 2011
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Caffeinated Baked Goods Will Give You A Much Needed Snack In The Face

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.


September 17, 2011
Gadgets

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

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?


July 21, 2011
Gadgets

Chuck Norris Would Use A Titanium Straw, How ‘Bout You?

Are you man (or woman) enough to handle a titanium drinking straw? It takes some compromises. You can’t bend it and you have to wash it after every use. But you would look very herculean sipping that frozen margarita.


May 24, 2011
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Tactical Sandwich Lives (Almost) Forever

In this post-rapture world, you need food. ThinkGeek’s Tactical Sammich will last up to two years in your emergency kit (or pantry) and tastes way better than human flesh. It comes in two flavours, and costs a mere $US6.