By Andrew Liszewski I’m sure there are plenty of gearheads who would jump at the chance to purchase their kid this Wing Man child seat that features a body made from carbon fiber which everyone knows is extremely lightweight and strong. Unfortunately though the childseat is just a prototype created by Rory Craig, a student at […]

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I’m sure there are plenty of gearheads who would jump at the opportunity to purchase their kid this Wing Man child seat that features a body made from carbon fiber which everyone knows is extremely lightweight and strong. Unfortunately though the childseat is just a prototype created by Rory Craig, a student at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. And while you might think the seat is just another piece of eye candy, the Wing Man is actually quite functional. It can be reconfigured for all 3 stages a child goes through when it comes to needing a automobile seat, which means you don’t have to keep upgrading to a new model each time. And the race-inspired harness is adjustable thanks to a set of holes on the back, so it will properly fit and secure your child as they grow.

All in all the Wing Man prototype cost Rory about $4,000 to create, and he’s trying to pitch the idea to Sparco Motor Sports who are already known for their line of seats, safety harnesses and other racing-related gear.

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By Andrew Liszewski Like the metal plate x-ray messages I wrote about a few months ago, these ‘weapon suitcases’ designed by PinkWolf (I assume) are basically just another way to get yourself a one-way ticket to an airport’s holding cell room. The suitcases feature a faux weapon like a knife, a handgun and even an ax […]

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Like the metal plate x-ray messages I wrote about a few months ago, these ‘weapon suitcases’ designed by PinkWolf (I assume) are basically just another way to get yourself a one-way ticket to an airport’s holding cell room. The suitcases feature a faux weapon like a knife, a handgun and even an ax molded into the lid and are actually available for sale by mail order. And while I’ve no idea how much they cost, you’ll also need to factor in the price of the ticket for the flight you’re going to miss if you decide to bring the suitcase along on your next trip.

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By Andrew Liszewski I’m not entirely sure where the idea to develop a video game based around oral hygiene and dental care came from, but it nearly seems like Commodore was trying to make up for the other… let’s say… ‘less educational’ titles available for the system. And this was 1982, well before video games became […]

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I’m not entirely sure where the idea to develop a video game based around oral hygiene and dental care came from, but it almost seems like Commodore was trying to make up for the other… let’s say… ‘less educational’ titles available for the system. And this was 1982, well before video games became the scapegoat for the majority of society’s woes. As I recall, Tooth Invaders was included with certain Commodore 64 bundles since I’m sure it would have had a hard time competing with other more exciting titles on store shelves. I mean it’s hard enough to get kids to brush every day as it is, I can’t envision too many would have been thrilled with the idea of doing the same thing in a video game.

But it turns out that Tooth Invaders was one of the first games my uncle actually had for his Commodore 64, and whenever I visited it was usually the best option. In the game you play a kind of an oral superhero who goes around brushing small parasites off a set of 8 teeth. You had to be fast though, as the parasites were spread by a small army of roaming green meanies who were quick to undo all the work you had done. Once you had a tooth completely cleaned you could call for a fluoride rinse which would permanently protect the tooth so you could concentrate on cleaning the others. Of course if you didn’t stay on top of things a tooth would swiftly become so covered with parasites that it would basically fall out, and I’d be lying if I stated it didn’t make an impression on a 5 year old kid who felt brushing was a waste of time. Though it did take our family dentist quite a few years to convince me that my mouth was free of those roaming green meanies.

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By David Ponce [ The following concerns a paid campaign currently running on the site. ] Throwing an epic tantrum is one way to try and solve your PC-related problems. “Trying” is the important word here because aside from becoming really popular on video sites (if you happen to film your jolly interlude), you’ll likely […]

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Throwing an epic tantrum is one way to try and solve your PC-related problems. “Trying” is the important word here because aside from becoming really popular on video sites (if you happen to film your jolly interlude), you will likely not fix much. Count on people like us and other experts to try and point you in the right direction instead. This week, we continue our weekly recaps of our work in the Laptop Experts campaign.

This week we pondered the wisdom of installing Vista on older laptops. How old, you say? We’re not too sure, but old and Vista shouldn’t share a sentence. We then debated the merits of one processor over another and took a crack at the stuck-in-safe-mode for ever and ever issue. Finally, one poor fella with a cracked LCD screen asked our advice.

Tune in next week for some more of these, and as always, if you’d like to help us give superior answers, you’re more than welcome to do so.

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By Andrew Liszewski When it comes to the technology of Star Trek, I’m not sure if I’d be willing to try out a transporter, but having something like the ship’s personal at my beck and call is right up my alley. And while this voice activated thermostat known as Kelvin is no where near as advanced […]

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When it comes to the technology of Star Trek, I’m not sure if I’d be willing to try out a transporter, but having something like the ship’s personal at my beck and call is right up my alley. And while this voice activated thermostat known as Kelvin is no where near as advanced as the systems on-board the Enterprise, it’s also not a work of fiction. In fact it’s been endorsed by the National Federation of the Blind because it grants the user to program and raise or lower the temperature simply by clapping their hands twice and saying “raise” or “lower.”

It also responds to the word “thermostat” which will trigger Kelvin to vocalize the current time, the current temperature setting and the actual indoor temperature. However, it seems like the voice prompts only work from a distance of about 6 feet away, which I assume is a limitation of Kelvin’s built-in microphone. So while hollering at the thermostat from the living room might not work, I’m sure it’s nothing a easy megaphone won’t fix. Kelvin’s available from Hammacher Schlemmer for $99.95.

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By Luke Anderson Is it just me, or is popcorn always superior at the movie theater? No offense to Mr. Redenbacher, but tossing a bag in the microwave just doesn’t yield the same results. Well if you watch a lot of movies at home and are looking for a way to bring that authentic theater popcorn […]

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Is it just me, or is popcorn always superior at the movie theater? No offense to Mr. Redenbacher, but tossing a bag in the microwave just doesn’t yield the same results. Well if you watch a lot of movies at home and are looking for a way to bring that authentic theater popcorn taste to your living room, then check out the Retro Hot-Oil Popcorn Maker.

This looks and functions just like a miniature of the popcorn maker you’d see behind the counter at your local theater. The key to getting the popcorn just right is that stainless-steel kettle with built-in stirring mechanism. It even includes a measuing spoon for oil and measuring cup for the kernels, so you get just the right amount of each. Of course you’ll need to eat a lot of popcorn to justify the $100 price tag.

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By Andrew Liszewski Most solar-powered devices aren’t that aesthetically pleasing, but this easy Solar Clock manages to maintain a clean design even with its fairly large solar cell located front and center. The clock can be mounted on the wall in a vertical or horizontal position, or you can swap out the overhanging hands with an […]

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Most solar-powered devices aren’t that aesthetically entertaining, but this easy Solar Clock manages to maintain a clean design even with its fairly huge solar cell located front and center. The clock can be mounted on the wall in a vertical or horizontal position, or you can swap out the overhanging hands with an included shorter set and simply place it on a table or desk instead.

It’s available from SUCK UK for about $38, but appears to be out of stock until sometime later in the month.

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By Andrew Liszewski Most solar-powered devices aren’t that aesthetically entertaining, but this easy Solar Clock manages to maintain a clean design even with its fairly massive solar cell located front and center. The clock can be mounted on the wall in a vertical or horizontal position, or you can swap out the overhanging hands with an […]

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Most solar-powered devices aren’t that aesthetically entertaining, but this simple Solar Clock manages to maintain a clean design even with its fairly big solar cell located front and center. The clock can be mounted on the wall in a vertical or horizontal position, or you can swap out the overhanging hands with an included shorter set and simply place it on a table or desk instead.

It’s available from SUCK UK for about $38, but appears to be out of stock until sometime later in the month.

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This post is syndicated with permission from GamerFront.net When it comes to a PC gamer, they need certain things that other users might not need in a personal. High-end graphics cards, lots of RAM, fancy keyboards and special mice are all things than you might find attached to a gaming rig. So when it comes to […]

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When it comes to a Computer gamer, they need certain things that other users might not need in a computer. High-end graphics cards, lots of RAM, fancy keyboards and special mice are all things than you might find attached to a gaming rig. So when it comes to fighting personal viruses, gamers need special software for that, right? Norton seems to think so.

Norton Antivirus isn’t know for its low memory usage. In fact, it can be one of the biggest resource hogs on your computer, which isn’t good for framerates. So what has Norton done? They’ve cooked up a special Gaming Edition of their 2009 antivirus software. This release is supposed to use 80% less memory, and allow for more lax security in leu of better performance. You can even set it to “Gamers Mode” which will suspend all update downloads and antivirus alerts, thus not interrupting your gaming experience. If this special version doesn’t cost anything extra, then it might be worth looking into, that is if you can stand to have Norton on your computer in the first place.

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By Andrew Liszewski Over the past few years Takara has been releasing ‘Masterpiece’ editions of some of the more popular Transformers in the toy line, including Optimus Prime, Megatron and Starscream. The figures are considerably more massive and more high-priced than the ones released in the 80’s, but the extra detail and articulation is enough to convince […]

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Over the past few years Takara has been releasing ‘Masterpiece’ editions of some of the more popular Transformers in the toy line, including Optimus Prime, Megatron and Starscream. The figures are considerably bigger and more costly than the ones released in the 80’s, but the extra detail and articulation is enough to convince geeks like me who grew up with the toys to shell out the extra money now that we have disposable incomes. And while Optimus and Megatron are definitely near the top of the Tranformers’ popularity list, I’m pretty sure if Takara had let the public select their favorite character to get the Masterpiece treatment, there’s no question that Grimlock would have been first on deck. I don’t care if you sided with the Autobots or the Decepticons as a kid, everyone loved Grimlock.

The MP-08 Masterpiece Grimlock will supposedly come with an LED in his arm to illuminate his energy sword, and is made from a combination of plastic and die-cast metal parts. He’s currently available for pre-order from BigBadToyStore.com (it’s really not that bad) for $143.99, although he’s not scheduled to be released until March of 2009.

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