Today's episode is all about technology that is so ridiculous, it calls for someone to exclaim "kill me." That, or it could actually kill you. Man, that's depressing. We lighten things up with the surfing equivalent of Rollerblades. Come to think of it, that might not be all that safe either.
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EPISODE 152
Ice Breaker wards off deadly icicles
New report: Cell phones may actually cause brain cancer
Attitude Chair rocks with six legs
New Justin Timberlake fragrance looks like an MP3 player
It’s about time
Chronotech’s Bluevoice combines wristwatch, headset (thanks Cameron!)
What a concept!
Progress Bar Clock: Day loading, please wait
Pretty (teen goth girl bedroom edition)
Poesy Illuminated Bed by Philippe Boulet
Life size shadow decal of Edward Cullen–sigh
Tool Time
New sport: Stand-up paddle skiing
We all know that invading space aliens have one primary objective, and that is to impregnate human kind. That and possibly to collect today's assortment of handy gadgets for use on their own planet. Meanwhile, there we'll be, doing their alien chores and cooking their alien dinners for them with no ability to break from their alien spell. Aren't we just a sad bunch of humanoid life forms?
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EPISODE 151
Cool Window Phone would simulate the weather
Gizmo gauges gals’ fertility–20,000 times a day
Japanese rescue robot consumes injured humans
The 10 most badass sci-fi battlesuits ever
STS-111 multisegment airship is not a flying sandworm but a flying spermatozoon
... Read moreJasmine France joins us as we cover a slew of unreadable watches, clocks and bulletproof watch winding safes. She also shows off her insane ability to read the faces of watches that no one else can decipher.
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EPISODE 147 |
Samsung claims its watch is world's slimmest
Turning a Power Mac G3 into a wall clock (Thanks, Nicholas!)
Digital black-and-white clock is a milestone in minimalism
... Read moreWe take a walk on the virtual side in today's Gadgettes. Virtual reality museums, robotic kittens, and fusion in your pocket!
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EPISODE 145 |
Household gadgets we’d like to see
Canon launches virtual-reality dinosaur exhibit in Japan
Robo-Kitty: Sega Toys unveils the Dream Cat Venus
Handheld fusion reactor on the way?
A propos (of) nothing
Vroom: Surf the Web with a Ford GT
It's About Time
Eris Planetary Sphere watch goes anywhere but the wrist
Pink Watch
Juicy Couture goes geeky
Tool Time
Ript Fusion body-shaping undershirt (thanks, Sam!)
Reverse Gender Gap
Ostrich three in one chair for sunbathing bookworms
BlingRX
Russel Hobbs RHG2TSW crystal encrusted bling toaster (thanks, Colleen!)
Kill Me
Fantasy coach bed for the budding superiority complex
Sometimes, in order to grow, you need to take a step back and look with adoration and respect to the things you took for granted as a child. It also helps to mock them incessantly.
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EPISODE 144 |
“Grease” game coming to Nintendo
6 high-tech ways to upgrade your barbecue from start to finish
Pretttttyyyy (Jason edition)
Vacuum-tube chess set
What the hell?
The Microsoft vomit ad saga
Kill Me
The most expensive 16 gigabytes on the planet: The Mnemosyne USB cube
Tool Time
Video mask allows you to film underwater hands-free
Gender gap
thereifixedit.com
It’s about time (childhood nostalgia edition)
iPod clock terrorizes hobbits
This week was FILLED with conceptual ideas that were sometimes pure genius, and sometimes pure WTH. Seriously, Pornisonic, we are talking to you! Natali Del Conte and Gknee join the party to make this extra-long episode 80 percent female, 20 percent male. Has this ever happened at CNET before?!
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EPISODE 142 |
Programmable doorbell blends soothing chimes with real wood craftsmanship
Panasonic’s limp remote concept is both cool and unsettling
Tennis star Maria Sharapova dons geeky light-up phone dress
B-Touch cell phone with Braille touch screen is an iPhone for the blind
Nested cellphones track techno-evolution
Power outlet wall solves your electrical needs
... Read moreIf it's not a right angle, it's a wrong angle. That's exactly the ethos that has inspired the type of precise, structured and rigidly useful gadgetry that we highlight in today's episode.
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EPISODE 138 |
The perfect father’s day gift for the Type A griller
Cocoon’s laptop bag is perfect for type A personalities
Sensor-laden kokoro adjusts playlist to match the rhythm of your heart
GameDr destroys recreation of youth
Sony’s 400-disc BDP-CX7000ES Blu-ray Mega Changer reportedly coming soon
... Read moreConvergence: The occurrence of two or more things coming together. In this case, cars and couches, shoes and bathtubs, and last but not least, showers and aquariums. Try to wrap your brain around that!
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EPISODE 137 |
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You better clean up your act, random gadgets and services! That's right, we're talking to you. You can't escape our scorn, because you JUST...DON'T...GET IT! Don't think we won't continue to use you, though. Cold turkey was never our strong suit.
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EPISODE 125 |
Today’s episode inspired by Tributes.com
Dell’s Mini 10 Netbook debuting on…QVC?
Wheego Whip electric car coming to America in May for $19K
All the DJ’s in the house say “OW”--the Samsung Beat DJ has arrived
Bear sleeping bag will keep you safe from bear attacks, I assume
The eagerly anticipated MP3 speaker/perfume convergence
A propos (of) nothing
... Read more
So this flashback episode isn't necessarily a propos (of) nothing. Gifts are gifts, and these gifts might still be a good idea...?
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EPISODE 68 |
Good idea!
A phone strap that gives a charge
Discovery alarm clock: Galileo would love this one
HP's A826 Home Photo Center Printer
Shalin
Natural Wave requires radiator, hot beverage, various pastries
Make anything looked like brushed steel coated with Steel paint!
PRETTY!!
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Molly Wood gets her
gadget on as part of the Gadgettes duo in addition to her duties on
Buzz Out Loud and the Buzz Report. Favorite gadgets include TiVo, Treo,
and the Logitech Harmony 880. 
Kelly Morrison has
been at CNET since 1996 as a features editor
for CNET Download.com. In addition to moonlighting as a gadgette, Kelly
is Director of Content Development for CNET. 
Jason Howell takes
time from producing podcasts for CNET to bark (and sometimes sing)
unintelligable nonsense as an honorary Gadgette. 
