Gadgettes, the blog

Most of the time, you get everything BUT the kitchen sink. But being that we're the Gadgettes, we've decided you deserve a little something extra. So we decided to give you a kitchen sink too.

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Misting kitchen sink

Water Lounge Offers Relaxing Stink Control

Gorenje unveils new generation of kitchen appliances at IFA 2009 (thanks Karl!)

Rhapsody approved for iphone

USB Posture Alert Reminder will set you on the straight and narrow

Fug
Hoof shoes (thanks Sparkman!)

Why Didn’t I Think of That
Powerbridge (Thanks Cameron!)

What a concept
Mobile office cube

It’s About Time
Timetable Keeps Office Meetings Short And Sweet, Well Short At Least

A propos (of) nothing
Monopoly Online Uses Google Maps As The Game Board
Aaaaaand FAIL

What the hell?
PlayStation gender detection

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After searching around for more Bugatti related appliances I found that they are all part of a set of appliances that Bugatti make, to complement the Coffee maker, tea kettle and toaster there is also the Bugatti Vela Blender.

and the Bugati Uma electronic Kitchen Scale With Timer.

Unfortunately I think these the only appliances left in the Bugatti line so I don’t think this warrants it’s own segment on the show

Much love
Khalid from England

Jason,
What’s up with the same t-shirt 2 weeks in a row?

Love the guys
Ross

were you aware that you have a wiki? I didn’t make it, and it has almost nothing on it. The real reason that i brought it up is that you guys commonly mention how many segments you have. There is a page that manages to keep track of the common ones.
with a little housekeeping, it could be an interesting way to take care of that mess of things like “golf crap” that are very uncommon.
Daniel

We found tons of little gizmos that either brought us thoughts of "awww cute" or thoughts of "awww really?" Also, man babies and sticky mats. What, you really want me to explain that in further detail? Really?

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Angel. Baby. Pinocchio. Witch. Webcam

Battery-bot breaks world record at Le Mans

Are they just messing with us now? The strangest Wii accessory yet

HotCans prove that canned food need never be cold-n-stale

Aroma USB drives away memories of bad odors

Hot Asian Gadgets
A good way to fight crime? Anti-burglar door mat

Pink Watch
Sony Ericsson Conducts Rigorous Analysis of “Women,” Presents Findings In Phone Form

What the hell?
The PRC is your Personal Rockin’ Chair

Potty Time
Portable Toilet Speakers offer you relief of the music kind

Tool Time
Make New Friends With The Portable Tap Dispenser

HELLO COUGAR SUBMISSIONS

Hello Cougar contest

OK. So we promised you on last week's episode that we would do a single-purpose gadgets episode this week. Turns out, promising that type of thing in advance isn't such a good idea as we actually had to work to find gadgets that fit the theme. So we made it, but admittedly by the skin of our collective teeth. It's all worth it for the segments, though. Patience, young grasshopper!

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Sony responds to Kindle onslaught with Reader Touch and Pocket

Pancake machine churns 200 flapjacks per hour (thanks, Peter Lee!)

Ramen robot!

Multiblade pizza slicer guarantees perfect-sized slices

Lava Lamp returns as Mathmos Fireflow

A Propos (of) Nothing
The Wall-E USB drive is too cute for even baby talk to describe

This week in hello kitty
Hello Kitty limited edition Casio Exilim EX-Z2

It’s About Time
Darth Vader clock radio has no patience for your sloth

PRETTY
Bugatti Diva espresso machine inspires poetry

Potty Time
Public urinal lets you pee into the wall

Kill Me
Sony’s new “Girlz Play Too” campaign

Pink Watch (Kill Me Edition)
ChicBuds “by women, for women”

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

These days, it always seems to come back around to food, and analyzing each other's food issues is pretty enlightening. Here are some tools to appease the inner food critic.

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EPISODE 141

Flint woman invents Corner Cap to keep boxes of food from spilling

World’s smallest microwave also has world’s worst name

Aero Blue Robot prepares to dish out unemployment to Japanese waiters

Chocolate scented calculator is torture for dieters

Hot Dogs to Go (thanks, engnr_chik!)

During this week of everything green and earth friendly, we choose to shine a light (preferably compact fluorescent) on the ridiculous side of green gadgetry.

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EPISODE 134

Solar bra brings conservation closer to the heart

Squirrel light an eco-friendly form of rodent worship

Laser-etched laptop tray made from recyclable materials

Hitachi’s ‘green’ refrigerator turns out blue

Trivia: We spill a lot of gas on our lawnmowers

Pleo (robotic dinosaur) now extinct

Craft Fail (thanks Jeff!)

This time of year, most men are thinking the same thing: another Valentine's Day, another overpriced necklace. Well, gentlemen, us girls are tired of the same old bling, so it's time you ditch the Tiffany's box and get us a gift that's as geeky as we are.

1. Juicy Couture Heart USB Drive. Even though your girl is a little geeky, it doesn't mean she can't be fashionable, too. For $65, you get a measly 1GB of storage, but everyone knows you have to pay a price for fashion. Bonus: it comes gift-boxed!

2. HP Vivienne Tam Netbook. We love this red, pink, and purple Netbook at CNET, and your valentine will too. It has an ultra-comfortable keyboard, and a 10-inch screen. Be careful, though--it may just be the new love of her life.

3. Chocomiis. Are you more of the traditional type? Well, you can still gift her with chocolates, but these ones have a twist: chocolate Wii avatars. This may be the geekiest Valentine's Day gift yet, because it also comes in a box that looks like the Nintendo Wii.

(Credit: Paul Pepe Designs)

4. Nintendo DS accessory pack. This is when I wish I still had my Nintendo DS. The set comes with a flashy rhinestone case, a pink stylus, and an earbud case that doubles as a compact mirror--just to make sure she looks good while she plays. Not into the whole set? You can order just the case from Amazon.com.

5. Elecom jeweled earbuds. If you'd still like to give her jewels this year, try these heart-shaped, rhinestone earbuds. They're a great substitution for those boring iPod buds, and she'll be thinking of you every time she puts those little hearts in her ears. They're available in pink, white, and black for $24.95.

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

A phone strap that gives a charge

Desk that travels with you

Discovery alarm clock: Galileo would love this one

HP's A826 Home Photo Center Printer

Heated keyboard

Natural Wave requires radiator, hot beverage, various pastries

Make anything looked like brushed steel coated with Steel paint!

Personalized pop art

We've discovered a way to take a bunch of gadgets that belong in the trash and turn them into energy for everyone! Listen and find out how. (well, other than the fact that we're simply that awesome.)

EPISODE 114

Plasma plants to vaporize trash and create new energy

Chick-fil-A stuffing a space station in every kid’s meal

Baconnaise

Disco USB hub

Flip Mino--now in HD

Get into the festive spirit with Christmas Jewel USB drive

Update: Vivienne Tam HP Digital Clutch

Tool Time
BeoSound 5 controls your digital home theater in grand, futuristic style

It’s about time
Naf Naf Sunrise Effect alarm clock - a less SAD way to wakeup

PRETTY
Samsung Cleo cell phone sashays into Canada

Pink Watch
Guitars for Girls -Guitar Hero and Rock Band

Gender Gap
The Chair for Man

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Peter from Frampton

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I had to share this with people who would appreciate how this could be a necessary ‘food accessory’ for some, but to others, it is just wrong.

Leia E.
Apple Valley, MN

Hey Gadgettes,

Why, why, why? Well, actually, for cancer research. But at least it’s the real thing and not Swarovski crystals. Note the convenience of being able to remove the diamonds to stick in all the jewelry you have that doesn’t already have diamonds.

Also, the blog it came from has the potential to be a great source for you all. Love the show!

-Rabbi the Linguist

P.S.: Why the hate on LARPers but the love of Utilikilt owners? The two groups overlap quite a bit. If you’re gonna dis on LARPers, at least limit it to the ones who can’t distinguish the game from reality. Some of us just enjoy some escapism and creative use of our imagination from time to time, but we understand that, when the game is over, it’s over. (It’s also a good way to socialize - is this a good time to mention that I’ve never been in a LARP that wasn’t at least 40% female?) Our characters may be us (a first-time LARPer often ends up playing herself) but we are not our characters. Those who don’t understand that are likely to be marginalized in a serious game.
I will, though, give you mad props for liking Utilikilts. They’re quite comfortable and the ladies seem to love them. (Gotta love geek
girlfriends!) Keep on rockin’ that podcast.

From Dr. Jason
Lita Ford parties like it’s 1989