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

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun

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 on floors, but on your walls too…

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September 6th, 2008 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

karlsson station hologram: the clock has two faces

filed under: design | timepieces

Karlsson Hologram Clock

Here’s a nifty clock that’s a bit more dynamic than what you’d typically see hanging on your wall. Depending on the angle you view it from, the face either shows simple hash marks or numerals around the dial…

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July 7th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

climb@tron robot scales smooth surfaces

filed under: just plain fun | robotics

Climbatron Window Climbing Robot

The one-trick-pony of a robot does one thing and one thing only - it climbs windows. Action Product’s Climb@tron is a two-legged toy robot that uses special suction cups to let it ascend windows and other smooth surfaces.

Just stick the little 4-inch tall ‘bot on your window, switch it on, and it’ll automatically walk towards the ceiling (or whatever direction you point it in)…

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May 24th, 2008 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

word clock slowly reveals the time with text

filed under: design | timepieces

Animated Word Clock by Christiaan Postma

This has got to be one of the most amazing clock designs I’ve ever seen. At first glance, the display looks like a bunch of random matchsticks, but over time, they gradually transform into words that tell the time…

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April 19th, 2008 49 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

tetris vinyl wall decals: blocks fall on your wall

filed under: geek art & craft | just plain fun | video games

Tetris Vinyl Wall Decals by Fame

Looking for a fun way to spruce up your gameroom? These fun Tetris block decals let you enjoy a life-sized version of the classic block puzzle game on your wall.

Created by a Vancouver, BC graphic artist going by the moniker “Fame”, the set of vinyl stickers are perfect for any smooth surface…

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April 15th, 2008 3 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

lexon jet clocks tell time with a modern flair

filed under: design | timepieces

LEXON Jet Wall Clock

I’m absolutely bonkers for these gorgeous new digital clocks from British industrial designer Theo Williams. The LEXON Jet series of clocks feature a bold electroluminescent backlit dot matrix display that’s really really easy to read.

In addition to telling time, day and date, the Jet wall clock also features a temperature display and an alarm…

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March 24th, 2008 post a comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

tetris mirror reflects your puzzled expression

filed under: design | video games

Tetris Mirror by Soner Ozenc

If you thought those wall-size arcade artworks I wrote about the other day were a bit too bold for your taste, you might want to check out these slightly more subtle Tetris-inspired mirrors hanging on your wall instead…

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March 18th, 2008 7 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

wall charger keeps gadgets organized

filed under: gadgets

KangaRoom Wall Charger

If your household is anything like mine, you probably have scads of electronic gizmos which need to be kept charged all the time. But who really wants all those unsightly cords and chargers lying around their countertop? This handy box neatly tucks away all your power adapters and cables…

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February 7th, 2008 5 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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