Gadgets

Vuvuzela Mad Science

Take one (1) vuvuzela horn, one (1) air horn and some small quantity of duct tape. Attach air horn nozzle to vuvuzela horn mouthpiece with said duct tape. Blow until ears bleed. Repeat. [ThereIFixedIt via Buzzfeed]


June 24, 2010

World’s Largest Vuvuzela Blows A Mighty BZZZZZZZ

This is the world’s largest vuvuzela. While it may look like a fun prop it’s actually – terrifyingly – fully functional. And if you thought a stadium full of these was annoying, just listen to gigantor here can do:


Online

YouTube Videos Now Have A Vuvuzela Button

Go to a YouTube video and look closely. See that little soccer ball icon? Don’t click it. I said don’t click it! Don’t do i—BZZZZZZZZZZZZ!


June 15, 2010
Software

Simple Software Can Filter Out That Vuvuzela Whine From World Cup Broadcasts

Long after the game has ended and the TV has been shut off, the vuvuzela continues to echo in our ears. The plastic stadium horn, blown by World Cup fans to celebrate such moments in a game as – well, every moment – has achieved unprecedented fame and rancour this Cup, as its B-flat drone is broadcast around the world.


June 14, 2010
Software

Vuvuzela Horns iPhone App Won’t Get Banned, But Will Be Annoying

This app’s been available for a month now, but I’m willing to bet few of you had heard of the darned vuvuzela horns before the weekend just gone. If FIFA actually bans them, here’s your free app replacement.