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alcohol power

Charge an iPod With Vodka? Sounds Educational, Incapacitating

Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies have launched the the Bio Energy Discovery Kit, a product that they are calling "the fuel cell industry’s first direct ethanol product." The kit directly converts alcohol into electricity and can run non-stop for days on end. The purpose of the kit is to introduce fuel cell technology to students, scientists, teachers and engineers using a simple gadget that is easy to understand. More »

8:20 PM on Tue Aug 19 2008
By Sean Fallon
3,701 views, 14 comments

Latest by Breach: "One for you, two for me, one for you, two for me" more »

learning

Pocket Spelling Bee Looks Suspiciously Familiar

Franklin's new Pocket Spelling Bee was unveiled at the NYC Toy Fair this week and despite its more than passing resemblance to the Sony Mylo, it appears to be a solid educational toy. The device allows kids to compete against one another or the computer in a spelling showdown for supremacy. More »

7:40 PM on Wed Feb 20 2008
By Sean Fallon
1,919 views, 7 comments

Latest by captainleah: @EDENe: DITTO! more »

educational

Amadana's Warning Illustrations Are Something Special

In the spirit of traditionally crazy Japanese product warning illustrations, Amadana—home to chicly designed toasters, ionizers and other home appliances—has gone a bit crazy with the graphics. Tongue-in-cheek illustrations include both very honest captions (such as a universal remote that they warn cannot control your girlfriend) and maybe the best use of stereotypes all year (yes, this Japanese company uses ninjas wherever applicable). We've made a gallery for you to enjoy them all. Just remember to never, under any circumstances, use an air purifier as a table tennis partner.

[amadana via bbg]

10:05 AM on Wed Jan 2 2008
By Mark Wilson
81,142 views, 30 comments

Latest by Curves: @BigDanInTX: Happy belated return fawns. more »

home entertainment

ION Gaming System, Wave Hello to Sponge Bob

Hasbro is apparently throwing its hat into the gaming world by releasing their own system. Albeit an educational gaming system. What sets this one apart is that it has it's own built in camera, a-la Sony's EyeToy. More »

5:08 PM on Thu Nov 16 2006
By blongo3
2,037 views, 4 comments

gadgets

Oregon Scientific SmartGlobe

As the military begins recruiting kids at younger and younger ages it is important for our youngsters to know exactly where they will be shipped off to. Even elementary school kids need to start learning about the different countries in the Middle East—the knowledge will come in handy. This SmartGlobe from Oregon Scientific is an educational toy that can teach kiddos about the world with fun games and quizzes. It has modes for all ages and the ability to compete against other future soldiers players or against the computer. Unfortunately this toy carries a hefty price tag: $130. – Travis Hudson More »

1:14 PM on Wed Aug 16 2006
By Travis Hudson
548 views, 2 comments

Latest by sykora: At this price, it should give huge red blinking dots where there are weapons of mass destruction. more »

gadgets

Leapfrog "Pentop" Computer

I thought I was the cat s pajamas when I brought my electronic handheld baseball game to class (unfortunately, it was in eleventh grade and I got beat up, yet again). Maybe things would have been different if I had cooler electronics, like this Pentop computer. The Pentop is essentially a PDA without a screen. All of the standard PDA-esque features are intact: calendar, calculator, time, notepad, games, etc. It works by reading and analyzing your written commands. The Pentop has an integrated ink pen and a camera that recognizes commands written on special paper. The con is that without a screen the Pentop has to read out information, which is a wee-bit impractical during classroom excercises. Also, the device gets confused by sloppy writing, so only the top third-grade penman need apply. The Pentop will be available later this year for $99 through major retailers. More »

10:15 AM on Thu Aug 25 2005
By Travis Hudson
650 views