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pac-man roomba eats all your dirt pellets

pac-man roomba mod robot

As devices go, the Roomba is pretty cool on its own. It’s a useful machine and a fun toy all in one, so dressing it up can seem a little gratuitous. But if you turn your Roomba into Pac-Man… well, that’s just awesome. Especially if you use hilarious and appropriate sound effects.

With cleverly placed…

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May 13th, 2009 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: alisha k.

filed under: cool toys hacks + mods just plain fun

cheeseburger vacuum contains meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, dust and crumbs

burger_vacuum

Here I was thinking that was the only cheeseburger-shaped household appliance was the telephone from Juno. I guess I was wrong.

Hold the pickle, hold the lettuce, dirty desktops do upset us! Now you can keep your workspace neat and tidy with this mini cheeseburger vacuum, perfect for picking up dust, dirt and crumbs from…

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February 28th, 2009 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets just plain fun strange + wonderful

zero gravity r/c cars will have you climbing the walls

Air Hogs Zero Gravity R/C Car

Remote controlled race cars are pretty much a dime-a-dozen these days, so I’m always happy to come across one that’s a little left of center.

Contrary to its name, the Air Hog Zero Gravity Micro R/C car does not defy gravity. However, the car does turn the world on its side by driving not only…

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September 6th, 2008 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: cool toys gadgets just plain fun

electronic dust bin makes dustpans obsolete

Westinghouse SweepEZE Automated Dust Bin

If you’re like me and live in a house with hardwood floors, keeping the place dust and dirt free can be a pain in the butt. That’s why I’m excited by this seemingly boring “why didn’t I think of that” invention.

The $59 Westinghouse SweepEZE is an automated dust bin. Just place it against a…

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June 27th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: gadgets