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Staples to Start Selling Self-Destructing DVDs, Didn't Get the Memo
The tech world is full of inherently terrible ideas, but one especially bad one that just won't seem to die is the idea that people want to buy DVDs that will self-destruct in a couple of days. Beyond the fact that the entire concept is a giant kick to the balls of the environment, it's an idea that consumers have shown zero interest in getting behind. But here we are, nearly a decade after the idea was first floated, and Staples is about to get onboard with them. More »
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This poor bastard signed up as a volunteer for this "science" show and ended up having to stand with his junk in front of a tennis ball machine. The test? To see what happens to your body during a solid strike to the ol' hangin' brains. More »
Dude Takes a Tennis Ball to the Crotch at 50MPH for 'Science'
This poor bastard signed up as a volunteer for this "science" show and ended up having to stand with his junk in front of a tennis ball machine. The test? To see what happens to your body during a solid strike to the ol' hangin' brains. More »
7:10 PM on Wed May 21 2008
By Adam Frucci
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82 comments
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Water Resistance Treadmill for Dogs Should Have PETA Up in Arms
We've seen water resistance treadmills before, but those were for people. What about for dogs? Clearly, a water resistance treadmill for dogs is an absolute necessity in this day and age. I mean, how else can you possibly keep your dog fit and trim while also instilling a lifelong fear of water and enclosed spaces? It's just perfect. [Product Page via BornRich]
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Trek Desk Forces You to Exercise All Day at Work, Makes Your Job Even More Miserable
It's no secret that desk-based jobs (such as blogging) provide a lifestyle for people that quickly turns them into quivering, rotund masses of gravy-scented putty, which is why it's no surprise that this whole "exercising while you work" thing piques people's interest. But really, do you want to jog on a treadmill all day while you work, or bounce up and down on a yoga ball? More »
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This is a tanning bed for cats and dogs. Also, it is a sign of the apocalypse and/or the downfall of the American empire. Because really, when you're tanning your pets, you don't deserve to have any influence over the rest of the world. You're officially an idiot.
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Kitty Tanning Bed is a Bad Sign for Humanity
This is a tanning bed for cats and dogs. Also, it is a sign of the apocalypse and/or the downfall of the American empire. Because really, when you're tanning your pets, you don't deserve to have any influence over the rest of the world. You're officially an idiot.
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Speaker Vest is a Recipe For Getting Punched for Being Annoying
Sometimes, you really want to be the most annoying person around. And there's no better way to do that than pumping out music from a ridiculous vest with built-in speakers. That's exactly what the Soundwalk vest is. A vest not really your style? Well, luckily for you it comes in backpack and jacket varieties as well, ensuring that you'll have a chance to blast Metal Machine Music at full volume and also have an outfit that's well coordinated. [Gearlog]
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Human Shipping Materials Not the Most Comfortable Way to Travel
This is a mockup of a method of shipping people made by Elric Petit. I'm sure there's a joke here about flying coach, but I'm too lazy to find it. I leave that to you, my friends, in the comments. [Coroflot via NotCot]
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Russian scientist Alexander Bolonkin has a way to protect our cities from nuclear attacks: just slap a gigantic dome over it. Of course! As an added bonus, we'll also protect ourselves from inclement weather and the annoying tourists that airplanes bring with them when they land. When can construction start??
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Russian Scientist Proposes Domed Cities to Protect from Nukes
Russian scientist Alexander Bolonkin has a way to protect our cities from nuclear attacks: just slap a gigantic dome over it. Of course! As an added bonus, we'll also protect ourselves from inclement weather and the annoying tourists that airplanes bring with them when they land. When can construction start??
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First Cellphone Watch with a Camera is Still a Cellphone Watch
There ain't nothing cooler than really intense watches. Take this ridiculous cellphone watch, for example. At over a half an inch thick, it's certainly large, and it contains way more inside than you'd want in a watch. That includes an unlocked GSM cellphone with a 1.3-touchscreen, a stylus for operating said touchscreen, an MP3 player, 2GB microSD support and Bluetooth. But wait! It also has a 1.3MP digital camera built in, a first for the illustrious category of cellphone watches! You'd better buy one right now! Or, you could just carry around a good cellphone and not weigh one side of your body down with something this ridiculous. It's your call. [Product Page via Geekalerts]
4:00 PM on Tue Mar 11 2008
By Adam Frucci
8,241 views,
40 comments
Latest by n/a: it doesn't look bad, although i've never seen this before. but i won't buy this cellphone watch, but still stick to normal mp3 watches, not rediculous... more »
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The iPhone Virtual Reality Goggles, They Do Nothing
Oh man. Apparently somebody just saw The Lawnmower Man and got inspired. This virtual reality head mount for the iPhone is designed to let you strap your favorite expensive phone to your face, blocking out everything else so there's nothing to distract you from the glow of your precious. More »
4:00 PM on Mon Mar 10 2008
By Adam Frucci
6,825 views,
39 comments
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Breast Massage Robot is the Future of Breast Massages
Prepare yourselves, dear readers, for the greatest invention of the 21st century so far: the Breast Massage Robot. Yes, this miracle of modern science is designed for all sorts of women, from "girls who are reaching or having reached puberty, hope to improve the growth of breast" to "women who want to improve the quality of their sex activities" to "women who want to have pretty breasts." And it only gets better from there. More »
12:30 PM on Mon Feb 25 2008
By Adam Frucci
47,699 views,
76 comments
Latest by n/a: Please do not misunderstand, this invention the original intention is not to replace the men, is Stripping out part-working in intimate exchanges from the robot to do. Avoid Fatigue of part-working Cause the fatigue of feelings, so makes the more more »
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While you could buy a big screen TV and place it near a fireplace, it doesn't really rub your net worth in the face of your guests like buying a fireplace with a built-in television. That's exactly what this Vok "Multimedia Fireplace" is, coming loaded up with a TV up to 52-inches in size, a DVD player and a Bose sound system. Because nothing says "I have lots of money and am sort of confused as to how to spend it" like Bose. Depending on the size of the TV included, this bad boy will run you somewhere between $36,950 and $45,640. [Product Page via New Launches]
Fireplace with Built-In TV Might Melt Your TV, But the Neighbors Sure Will Be Impressed
While you could buy a big screen TV and place it near a fireplace, it doesn't really rub your net worth in the face of your guests like buying a fireplace with a built-in television. That's exactly what this Vok "Multimedia Fireplace" is, coming loaded up with a TV up to 52-inches in size, a DVD player and a Bose sound system. Because nothing says "I have lots of money and am sort of confused as to how to spend it" like Bose. Depending on the size of the TV included, this bad boy will run you somewhere between $36,950 and $45,640. [Product Page via New Launches]
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Ice Brkr Takes All Human Interaction Out of Going to Bars
Yes, I know, going up to a girl in a bar and introducing yourself is hard. What if she shuts you down?! Your fragile ego will be shattered! But really, it's not so bad. And I'm pretty sure the alternative that Ice Brkr is proposing is much worse. The new service, which is clearly destined to fail, would allow you to send a text message to any fine-looking lady you're too much of a pussbag to talk to and hope she deigns you worthy to talk to her. Beyond this being a lousy idea because it would require everyone to have this program on their phones, which will obviously never happen, it envisions a future in which personal contact is even further taken out of our lives. Here's an idea, guys: grow a pair. It's cheaper. [Product Page via Textually]
12:45 PM on Wed Dec 5 2007
By Adam Frucci
2,505 views,
31 comments
Latest by wonkydonky: Prediction: partial-LSE/LSE girls will get this on their phones just to artificially bump their self-esteem; nothing more. Save your money for material on pickup; -or booze/lexapro/klonopin . more »
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3D Mailbox Makes Me Want to Give Up on Life
There are good ideas, there are bad ideas, and then there's 3D Mailbox. It looks like someone took the cutting-edge graphics of 1997, willfully ignored every trend and advancement in email and the internet in the past decade, and got the world's dumbest venture capitalist to give them funding. Voila! Failure in its most pathetic form. The worst part of this trainwreck? This guy runs the company, and he owns a goddamned private island. I weep for the future. [TechCrunch]
4:00 PM on Wed Jul 18 2007
By Adam Frucci
23,560 views,
58 comments
Latest by noahx: @Michael, I thought the Café de la Paix was in Paris in the hotel where Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) did a fancy haircut on his lovely Marie (Franka Potente). Nx more »
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