Archive for August 2009

I’m starting to think Nintendo (maybe all of the big three, actually) employs a division whose sole job is to produce ridiculous patent applications designed to create waves of silly throughout the wide plains of the Internet. I find that a much more plausible explanation than the idea of yet…

Our Fun for Two Minutes Gadget of the Day… is a cigarette lighter that’s shaped like a cigarette. That’s like a bread knife that’s shaped like bread. Or a space shuttle that’s shaped like space. Use it as an icebreaker or a mustache-burning prank. Feel free to light stuff with

Listen, I’m all over the idea of crazy hair. I couldn’t even tell you what color my hair is, exactly, under the layers of dye and conditioner. But even I’m not certain about this Tetris…-inspired ‘do.

On the one hand, I have to offer deep props for both the

I’d like to send greetings and salutations to Technabob’s new contributing writer, Chris Holzworth.

Student journalist. Avid video game player. Contributor extraordinaire. Aviator aficionado. Chris fancies himself an enigma wrapped in mystery, a creature of diversity who despises perpetuating nerdy stereotypes.

Are you an unemployed web developer? Why not show off your resume credentials with these funny web technology bumper stickers.

John Freeborn’s CODE Stickers are perfect for building geek cred with the guy in your rear-view mirror. For just $5 bucks, you’ll get a set of 5 vinyl stickers, including…

Finally! Something for all those crystal-loving, hardcore Terminator… fans with lots of extra money to throw at their data storage needs! Your wait is over, folks. The skulldrive is here to empty your wallets.

Those sinister eyes aren’t just pretty rocks–they’re Swarovski crystals, which explains the $150 (USD) price tag.

It’s easy to overdo themed weddings. But a few simple thematic touches–say, a little Nintendo here and there–can go a long way toward personalizing that special day. I’m not sure about elaborate headgear, but a tiny Mario on a tag, say, like the one at Scott and Allison Shackelford’s wedding?…

Infectious is like Threadless for your gadgets – the designs are submitted by users, so you’re bound to find something that suits your tastes. Here are a bunch of retro laptop, iPod and iPhone skins currently available at Infectious:

The awesome cassette tape player skin is called Retro Stuff is…

Give your dad’s Monday night football an extra jolt with the electric shock bottle opener. But obviously you risk getting grounded as well. See what I did there?

The electric shock can opener is sold at BudgetGadgets for only $4 (USD).  The look on your face when you forget about…

This portable gaming system looks a whole lot like Sonic The Hedgehog. So it’s a good thing that it actually plays a variety of classic SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive games.

Freetron’s FunPlay 20-in-1 not only can be connected to your television, but since it runs on 3-AAA batteries can be played…