Gadgettes, the blog

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

Cool lunchbox for hot food

Retro video games in Legos

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

Whether you're BBQ'ing, lazing by the pool, or showing those (un)fortunate souls all of your summer vacation photos, this episode has a little something for everyone.

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EPISODE 139

Livio Radio review: Pandora streaming, with a high-end look

Bose unveils SoundDock Series II for iPod–and iPhone

TomTom GO 740 Live is our GPS Editors’ Choice

Sharp’s sun-powered phone almost beach-ready

Powerbrella juices up your gadgets while you lay in the shade

Pico projector roundup

Molly and Kelly bring you "The Husky Episode." WARNING: You will gain 10 pounds by listening to this podcast.

Episode 128

Fat-fighting body mod approved for Europe
http://dvice.com/archives/2009/03/fat-fighting_bo.php

Gruve measures movement, vibrates until you get up off your duff
http://dvice.com/archives/2009/03/gruve_measures.php

Dance, puppet, dance: Dance for your right to change the channel
http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2009/03/dance_puppet_da.html

NitroCream is the $35,000 ice cream maker of your dreams
http://dvice.com/archives/2009/03/nitrocream_is_t.php

Bacon-flavored bubbles (speaking of not eating)
http://www.geekologie.com/2009/03/yum_bubble_blowing_gun_blows_b.php

Bacon-wrap for your iPhone (Thanks, Janie!)
http://nerdapproved.com/cellphones/wrap-your-iphone-in-bacons-delicious-embrace/

It’ll Get You Drunk!: The McNuggitini *HORF*
http://www.geekologie.com/2009/03/itll_get_you_drunk_the_mcnuggi.php

Kill Me
Apple reveals new, super-tiny iPod Shuffle with huge design flaw
http://dvice.com/archives/2009/03/apple_reveals_n.php
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10193443-37.html

A propos (of) nothing
Twitter: The Literally Blog
http://twitter.com/literallyblog

Bling Rx
World’s most expensive CD costs $100,000 (Thanks, Dr. Karl!)
http://www.bornrich.org/entry/world-s-most-expensive-cd-costs-100000/

Pink Watch
Barbie Edition VW Beetle (Thanks, everyone!)
http://autos.canada.com/news/story.html?id=1373899

What a concept!
The Cargonaut: a package-delivering robot
http://dvice.com/archives/2009/03/neither_rain_no.php

Good Vibrations
Special Edition “Little Steel” vibrator to promote new Dave Stewart song (thanks, Alamode!)
http://www.jimmyjane.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=11&products_id=83

Ask a Gadgette
HELP ME!

I am a desperate husband looking for a worthy present for my wife's upcoming birthday. I’m thinking of getting her a new phone but am pressed to find a smartphone that looks girly enough (no hello kitty, please) and has at least some decent features. What would you girl gurus suggest? (If it’s encased in schwarovski crystals, that's a plus)

I know you girl gurus will help me in my hour of need.

Chris, Australia.

E-mail:
http://i.gizmodo.com/5167127/loopa-spill+resistant-bowl-uses-a-gyroscope-to-prevent-spills-when-youre-gyrating

found this on gizmodo, so that probably means you’ve also seen it!
but just to be sure, here ya go.
- Nick

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Molly’s credibility is gone!

Molly? Really??

You go off into a rant about earphones that have candy logos talking about how they should pay YOU for the advertising.

This from the woman who spent an EXTRA $200 for a Vivian Tam netbook? Really?? Really???

A Libertarian in Acworth, GA

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Dear Molly,

I just heard about viv. Its unfortunate to hear, but the same thing happened to my 2 month old hp desktop. Conspiracy? Most likely. Hp caring about there customers? Most unlikely.
Just thought I’d share

Sam
Melbourne, Australia

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Hey guys, I just HAD to comment on the whole binary thing (after I got done fantasizing about a Kindle 2 with Don’t Panic printed on it with large, friendly letters). One interesting thing is that many central air units actually have multiple speeds that they can run their compressor at (for heating as well as cooling). Ours has two. So, our heater is actually trinary.

Also, Chrome thinks that “trinary” is actually a misspelling of “urinary”.

You know what will make you forget all about the dire state of the economy right now? Spending large amounts of money on expensive and lavish gifts for yourself. It's true. We tested that theory and it worked!

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EPISODE 111

Robotic coffee slave makes sure you’re always full of caffeine

Castelli cycling apparel keeps you warm all over with NASA fabrics

Walking power plant: Docomo unveils prototype power shoes

Pratone chair

Focus Design’s SBU electric self-balancing unicycle

Margarator makes you frozen drinks wherever you go

Aerosystems speakers: iPod docks for the wealthy

A PROPOS (OF) NOTHING
Cover your monitor the Martha Stewart way

CELEBRITY TECH WATCH
Britney wants you to tweet her baby one more time

PRETTY
Motorola Aura, superattractive fancy phone for the tech-challenged

PINK WATCH
Who wouldn’t want a lavender phone? Oh, right. Me.

Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q708 for girlie gamers or boys who like pink laptops

TOOL TIME
Jagermeister tap machine

WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT?
Robotic plant finds the sun, stays alive despite your neglect

BONUS LINK
Chimp on a Segway

VOICE MAIL
Tony the Student: Your tool friend will still die

E-MAIL

Hello Gadgettes and Jason,

Not sure if you've covered this yet, but I stumbled upon this page and I thought it would be appropriate for your "What the Hell" segment.

At the time of writing, it seems that the medium size is still available, but the small size is sold out… REALLY?

Keep up the great work,
Kayo

Hi Gadgettes!

I give you the Mangroomer - for that hairy backed man in your life! (my slogan)

I spotted the Mangroomer (official slogan: Maintain Yourself) in Target earlier today and had a little chuckle. My cellphone pix couldn’t really do it justice so I was hoping there was a Web site. Ah, yes my dreams were answered, complete with neutered male atop a spinning platform.

It bills itself as “The future of men’s grooming.” It’s the essential do-it-yourself electric back shaver, the essential private body shaver (ewwwww!), and the essential nose and ear hair trimmer.

Love the show!

Kathy from San Diego, Calif.

Hi.
So here we have the Action Mobil Globecruiser. It's essentially the end-product of an RV/Grave Digger (famous monster truck) wuzzle.

It's so manly, the front grill even says man, hahahaha. Love it.
And look, in the last picture, its fording a river! Imagine trying to do that in your wagon on the Oregon Trail!!!

For a mere $670,000 and $800 per fill, you too can have a piece this…

Men!!

Have a great week everyone,
Karl

Are you ready for a pep-rally, the likes of which you've never experienced before? Today's show is all about power. We also attempt to define the act of desserting someone. Urban dictionary, here we come!

EPISODE 108

Get energy efficient with the Advent Eco PC

iYo Yo Yo charger makes for some seriously useful gaming

Brick-like USB multicellular phone charger

Furutech Powerflux $1,800 power cord

BMW builds luxury hybrid sedan

BoomCooler is good for booming, not so much for cooling

Tool Time--Band Edition
Thinkgeek drum kit shirt
I love the finger keyboard, it's so "bad!"
Memorex SingStand--Talent not included

Pink Watch: What the hell edition
High heels and phones should not be rolled into one
The USB MIA vibrator: So you can let your colleagues know just what you did last night

Kill Me
Sony Ericsson to launch phone for girls who like to rock (don’t boys like to rock too?)

It’s about time
Trouble getting up? Try a Tantrum

VOICE MAIL
Heidi: I took the test! A lot!

If you read the title of this weeks Gadgettes and have to ask yourself "what is fashion week?" then you are obligated to listen.

EPISODE 106

Tech-Chic--Vivienne Tam Runway NP Notebook
Sheala: Kill this notebook, or at least any this color. It burns the eyes!

The Stiletto is a laptop stand with style

In cell phone land, is purple the new red?

Spark Lamp a bright idea for energy watchers

Full review: Apple iPod Nano 4G

ConceptFascination hints at future of Mercedes E-Class

La Yin beautiful USB stick

EPISODE 33

Trackstick Pro GPS
http://www.popgadget.net/2007/02/trackstick_pro.php

Nike + iPod stalking
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/portable-media/stalking-101-hack-the-nikeipod-sport-kit-221933.php
http://www.scienceblog.com/cms/nike-ipod-combo-can-be-used-as-tracking-device-12108.html

Zoom in with the DC-NCP130 Webcam
http://www.popgadget.net/2007/01/zoom_in_with_th.php

Take your loved one's picture EVERYWHERE http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9687910-1.html

Record a Valentine's Day ringtone with Singtone http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2007/02/record_a_valent.html

best stalker songs: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/b/bryan+adams/please+forgive+me_20025560.html
every breath you take: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/p/police/every+breath+you+take_20110051.html

Fool intruders with a faux Webcam
http://www.popgadget.net/2007/02/fool_intruders.php

When V-day is ruined:

The ugly side of Valentine's Day
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17119991/site/newsweek/?pg=2#anc_nw_valentinesday_070210

The ringtones that ruin romance
http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2007/02/the_ringtones_t.html

A propos (of) nothing possibilities:

Shark shield fends off great whites
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9687289-1.html

Cell phone facials
http://www.techiediva.com/weblog/2007/02/cell_phone_faci.html


Pink Watch:
Tulip Ego's Love Edition laptop
http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2007/02/tulip_egos_love.html


EMAILS:
Molly, Kelly, and Ariel,

I just got around to listening to last week's podcast, and I had to chime in on the electric trash can item. I have had a motion sensor activated electric trash can for almost two years now, and I LOVE it. It did not cost me $300 however: it was only $50 at Costco Home. I realize that at this time it is too late for V-day, but you should treat yourself to it anyway.

BTW, my wife loves it more than I do.


--
Owen

Hiram:
Molly was wanting a copy of the Oxford English Dictionary for her Treo. I just wanted to point out that Handmark makes the "Oxford American Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus" on an MMC card which should fit in the SD/MMC slot on the Treo. It works on both Palm OS and Windows Mobile. I don't think they have the Oxford English Dictionary, though.

Hiram

EPISODE 94

Microinverters track solar panels via the Web
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-9964732-54.html

The solar powered golf cart at Hammacher Schlemmer
http://www.hammacher.com/publish/11164.asp

Floating solar farm juices up winery
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9954667-1.html

Profolio solar bag, take solar with you anywhere you need it!
http://www.rewarestore.com/product/profolio.html

Artificial houseplant doubles as super efficient solar cell
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/06/artificial_hous.php

Apple files patent for solar charging
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/05/27/apple-files-patent-for-solar-charging/

Solar thermal water heater for less than $5
http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Thermal-Water-Heater-For-Less-Than-Five-Doll/

Klutz solar car book
http://www.realgoods.com/product/id/1013175.do

Solar rainbow crystal - double
http://www.realgoods.com/product/id/1008002.do

A propos (of) nothing
Weird rice bag babies go against the grain
http://inventorspot.com/articles/rice_bag_babies_go_against_grain_14366

What the hell!?
DVICE: Remote controlled tire forgot the rest of the car
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/06/remote_controll.php

Pinkwatch:
Women are buying more smartphones, pink is a factor
http://www.blackberrycool.com/2008/06/10/007439/

E-MAIL:

Hi Molly and Jason (and also Kelley, but she won’t be there)

I’ve just found the ultimate workstation. The Emperor by NovelQuest [ http://www.novelquest.com/emperor.html ]. Its the only workstation worthy of getting the job done if you’re planning on bringing everyone over to the Dark side…

So you guys might consider getting CBS to buy these for all of you — launch is in July, price unannounced.
I so want this it hurts.

Found via Gizmodo [ http://gizmodo.com/5015730/emperor-workstation-belongs-in-the-death-star-my-office ]

Love the show!
--Waleed

P.S. Where is that violin piece from “What the hell?” from? I just love it, but the needle scratching and running off ruins it every time!

Hey Guys!

In episode 93, you discussed the leisure tub. Its pure awesomeness inevitably brings up the question: What if it becomes self-aware? You’d call it from work and tell it to set the water and change the channel to Oprah, and it responds, “I’m sorry, Kelly, I’m afraid I can’t do that.” And then, when you do get home and get in the tub, it turns the water up to scalding and kills you. Think about that.

--Niko

P.S. Bye Kelly! We miss you!

I noticed that we do not have a Facebook group for the Gadgettes podcast. I asked Jason about it–he said he has too much stuff that he’s busy with, so I created one. So, let all your listeners know: all they have to do is search for “Gadgettes” on Facebook and they should find the group. If you have a Facebook, please join.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=19906460669

--Tony

I HAVE THE HOT DOG TOASTER!! its probably not exactly the same one, since mine is called….the hot-diggity-dogger!!
it also toasts 2 buns and hotdogs, and it RULES!

i just got really excited when you mentioned it on the show, so i had to email you guys

too bad Kelly isnt there to read this

--Nick from Rhode Island.

(Credit: Reprodepot.com)

Standard black laptop cases: boring. Fancy laptop cases: expensive. Sewing your own laptop/iPod case: Probably totally inconvenient, but in the end perhaps rewarding--if, that is, you like bobbins and seam rippers, or even know what they are.

Still not convinced? You probably can't buy a laptop case in crazy tattoo-inspired fabric (see below), but you could make one. And because this is a family friendly-ish blog, you'll have to click through to some of the other, ahem, interesting fabrics you could pick. Of course, sewing your own will require a few hours of precious time and owning a sewing machine. Or maybe, if you're lucky, you could sweet talk a crafty friend into sewing a case for you.

Wouldn't your laptop look fierce in this?

(Credit: Reprodepot.com)

If you do decide to get all crazy creative, Reprodepot.com is selling this Amy Butler pattern, which includes instructions for both laptops (adjustable for most sizes) and some MP3 players (namely: iPod Classic, iPod Touch, iPhone and the Zune).

Via Craftzine