Gadgettes, the blog

Convergence: 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

We fully admit that we are all, at heart, nerds. But this episode is dedicated to that special kind of nerd. The kind that you find yourself turning to your friend to whisper into their ear "OMG nerd alert!"

Episode 123

Nerd pickup lines meme on Twitter

Erykah Badu twitters while giving birth

Star Trek communicator actually communicates via VoIP

Klingon Keyboard: for serious Trekkies only

Ice Invaders

Rubiks reincarnated: Cubed is out, curvaceous is in

For grammar nerds: Scrabble keyboard

College-ruled tea towel

We're kickin' it old school with some technology that might not be so modern, but you can't deny that this stuff is cool!

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EPISODE 113

Datamancer Ergo keyboard takes steampunk in an oddly comfortable direction

Teac LP-R500: The 20th century CD-LP-cassette geek re-education box

Retro plasma HDTV looks like an ancient TV set

Hand Crank Locomotives Are A Child's Dream Toy

Your MacBook is too classy to be wrapped in neoprene

NES-inspired Nike sneakers take us back to ‘85

$2,500 titanium tricycle seems reasonable

It’s About time (retro edition!)
Alarm clock lets you wake up a winner

Pink Watch
Calling all lady DJs--do we have a turntable for you

Hello Kitty Watch
Hello Kitty’s birthday! (Thanks, Dr. Karl)

FUG
Nintendo garter belt--sexy fun gaming times

Kill Me (I will kill someone edition)
The Keyboard for Blondes makes my blood boil

Kill Me (this will probably kill someone edition)
Burning hair remover lets your hygiene play with fire

Boo! This episode is all about the scariest of scary gadgetry. Listen, if you dare!

EPISODE 112

Bomb baby stroller ensures your baby grows up strong and warlike

Look at the legs on that: Walking house looks like giant metal beetle

Netflix streaming comes to TiVo

Dubai’s newest insane skyscraper to house a restaurant in a glass pod at 2,150 feet

Scariest jack-o’-lantern of 2008 - The stock-market pumpkin

The Sonic Lounger

Coin slot detector

Pink Watch
These belong in Hell: Half Croc, half Ugg (thanks, phatemokid!)

Why didn’t I think of that?!
Caps Lock Key Trainer Key HAS GIGANTIC SPIKES (ow)

Gender Gap
Feel the throbbing with the shocking 'Thumbwars' game

Hot Asian Gadget
Tuttuki Bako

Tool Time
iPod Blazer from Park Avenue

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!

"Good luck with that" is one of those phrases that means something different depending on the inflection that's used. We attempt to cover all the bases in this week's Gadgettes.
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EPISODE 101

Behold the DIY Batmobile
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10010042-1.html

$1,000 spray makes electronic gadgets completely waterproof
http://www.local6.com/technology/17011560/detail.html

The keyboard napkin
http://www.likecool.com/The_Keyboard_Napkin–Laptop–Gear.html

DVICE: Apoll Tabletop Fireplace accommodates high-end weenie roasts
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/08/apoll_tabletop.php

Prospot Fusion Home Gym combines the tedium of exercise with the excitement of watching things on a TV
http://gizmodo.com/5034305/prospot-fusion-home-gym-combines-the-tedium-of-exercise-with-the-excitement-of-watching-things-on-a-tv

Good luck: On not getting sued.
ASUS Eee stick
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10010022-1.html

Toyota announces Segway killer: The Winglet personal transporter
http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2008/08/toyota-announce.html

We should be so lucky:
IKEA to sell solar panels?
http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10009593-54.html

Tool Time:
GoateeSaver, the grooming accessory for the clumsy, inept, or hungover
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/08/goateesaver_the.php

Why didn’t I think of that?
Automatic Hot Dog Grill Roller
http://www.likecool.com/Automatic_Hot_Dog_Grill_Roller–Outdoor–Home.html

What the hell?
Treadwall
http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/sports/treadwall/

VOICE MAIL:
Thomas from Alabama:
You forgot ….

E-MAIL:

PinkWatch from Jordan:

"ARE YOU A GIRL? Seriously... are you? Well, Hardware Secrets has something just for you - or your imaginary girlfriend. It's called the Raidmax Aura and it's available in Seashell Pink, Emerald Green, Polar Blue and "Really Black", whatever that is...

Anime-loving geekettes would kill for one. Hardware Secrets gave it a post and they liked it enough. Now you might think it's a bit misogynistic, but the case is highlighted as having a tool-less setup (girls aren't handy with tools?) and no sharp edges (because girls can't avoid slicing their hands when sticking components in the case?)... Pricing might be a bit steep, but then again, when *misogynistic comment of the day* has price been a deterrent to a female? Read about it here.(pictures and specs of case)"

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/596
Awesome Show

Jordan

Milton (from ‘Office Space’)would love this - Fair cake plate, protractor…

http://dvice.com/archives/2008/08/fair_share_cake.php
excerpt:
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Now you can add to the absurdity with this Fair Share Cake Plate, cutting a slice with accuracy down to the millimeter, to the satisfaction of even the most discerning dessert fetishist. And if there's only one slice left, you can avoid physical violence by divvying it up with the utmost in fairness. It might just be worth the $43.50 (US) just to avoid those kitchen-floor wrestling matches.
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Best,
Shalin

Hi.
Love The Gadgettes (of course .- like who doesn’t). Maybe its because I am a brit, you make me laugh but in a kind of scary way. l can laugh, but then you are not in the same room…
How can you have so much - um - energy? And i dont mean that in a bad way.
Well, cast 101 on its way. Any chance you can work in a bit of Manscara and Guyshadow into the show? I think i like it.. but maybe it depends on the man..
Anyway - do we have to brand it gender specific? Its the same product … isn’t it?
Just interested in your take on it Molly.
x…