Technabob » elastic http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Weird Science Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:00:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 World’s First Elastic Electric and Data Cables: Go Go Gadget Cable! http://technabob.com/blog/2011/12/04/elastic-electric-data-cables/ http://technabob.com/blog/2011/12/04/elastic-electric-data-cables/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 16:00:42 +0000 Lambert Varias http://technabob.com/blog/?p=75704 The march towards a wireless world is an uphill battle, so it’s nice to see improvements for the good ol’ cable. Japanese company Asahi Kasei Fibers has developed Roboden, the world’s first elastic electric and data cable. Inspired by none other than our own skin, the Roboden cable can stretch up to 1.5 times its original length.

roboden elastic electric data cables

Asahi originally developed the cable with humanoid robots and wearable electronics in mind, but ordinary consumers could benefit from the stretchy cord as well.

It won’t make extension cords extinct, but I’m looking forward to more durable and safer power cords. Humanoid robots? Not so much.

[via Diginfo TV via Gizmodo]

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3rd eye video camera

This ridiculous looking (and badly named) “Third Eye” video camera attaches to your forehead using a stretchy elastic headband, and lets you capture images and videos hands-free.

With a $299.95 (USD) price tag it’s just a wee bit ridiculous for a camera that can only shoot videos at lousy 320 x 240 resolution (I think my wristwatch can capture higher res video these days). But I can assure you that the looks you’ll draw walking around with one of these strapped to your head will be priceless.

[Hammacher Schlemmer via The Green Head]

]]> http://technabob.com/blog/2009/02/18/third-eye-video-camera-makes-you-look-like-a-cyclops/feed/ 2 Can’t Afford Bluetooth? Try This Cell Phone Accessory. http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/22/cant-afford-bluetooth-try-this-cell-phone-accessory/ http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/22/cant-afford-bluetooth-try-this-cell-phone-accessory/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2007 22:54:28 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2007/04/22/cant-afford-bluetooth-try-this-cell-phone-accessory/ Personally, I can’t stand those people who walk down the street with their Bluetooth headsets on, talking into space. But if you’re one of those people who just can’t possibly be bothered by holding your cell phone in your hand, have I got an invention for you.

hands free cell phone

Consisting of a pair of giant rubber bands (in case you break one,) the kit lets you fasten your mobile phone to the side of your head, thus freeing your hands for whatever important tasks you need them for. You can grab one of these from That’s Bizarre for £2 (appx. $4 USD.)

[via Nerd Approved]

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