Gizmodo: hamster

Decals Show You The Hamster Powering Your Wall Sockets and Toilets

Kat Hannaford — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:44:45 EST

These decals serve as little reminders to switch off, and consider just how much energy you're consuming. I'm sure we could all do with some of these for our wall outlets.

[HU2 Design via Inhabitat]

iMac Hamster Cage For Sale On eBay

Sean Fallon — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:00:00 EDT

An old iMac seems to make a suitable habitat for a hamster. Who knew? And the good news is that you can buy it now on eBay.

Of course, the bad news is that the creator wants a ridiculous $350 for this thing—and it doesn't even boot up on hamster power. [eBay via Telegraph via Slashgear via Newlaunches]

Sega Hamster Is as Cute as the Real Thing, and It Doesn't Poop

Jesus Diaz — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:00:00 EDT

Continuing with its series of animal robots designed to entertain kids, tenderize adults, and more importantly, don't poop, Sega is going to start selling their Hamster robot in Japan this August. The 3.5-inch robot is fluffy, does cute cute cute things, and you only need to feed it four batteries. Hamsters everywhere, it's back to Burger King time for all of you furry things you. [Impress Robot Watch]

LEGO Hamster Lift Might Actually Be More Cruel Than the Wheel

Mark Wilson — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 14:30:00 EDT

I've never decided if the hamster wheel is a cruel or kind invention. On one hand, it keeps the otherwise inert hamster in shape. On the other, that hamster getting nowhere quickly. This LEGO elevator leaves me, again, floating in moral ambiguity. One one hand, it's LEGO and a convenient elevator. On the other...well, just watch the clip. Poor little guy. [via Neatorama]

Hal the Robot Hamster Loves Dancing to Styx, Sniffing Stuff

Mark Wilson — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:41:00 EDT

Hal is no ordinary hamster. While other hamsters find themselves confined to the dancing gifs of 1990s novelty websites, Hal has grown into an autonomous force of the entertainment world. Dancing to Styx' Mr. Roboto on command, Hal is recommended as a loyal companion in all environments not including pod bay doors.

For those of you who will now have Mr. Roboto in your head for the rest of the day, enjoy the video after the jump.

[product via nerdapproved]

Hamster-Powered Paper Shredder Mark II

Brian Lam — Thu, 17 May 2007 05:41:11 EDT

Tom Ballhatchet, of Hamster Paper Shredder fame, has gone on to develop a better model. The cage's top and bottom are now matching in lipstick red, and there are slots for depositing food and water next to the paper slot. Gearing is internal, which makes us wonder about Hammy's safety, but if you look carefully and think about it, the lil guy won't get chewed up in the gears if he's running in the wheel. – Brian Lam

Tom Ballhatchet [via Core77]

Hamster Powered Paper Shredder

Travis Hudson — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 18:40:43 EDT

See, this is the circle of life. This concept design of a hamster cage almost leaves me speechless. The paper shredder on top of the cage is powered by the hamster and it created the paper that can serve as the hamster bedding. Absolutely amazing is all I have to say about this concept design. Thanks for the work Tom Ballhatchet (awesome name). –Travis Hudson

The Hamster Powered Paper Shredder [technabob]

Hamster Wheel 'O Death Gauges Your Rodent's Speediness

Louis Ramirez — Tue, 23 Jan 2007 17:10:08 EST

Ever wonder how fast your hamster runs when he's spinning 'round stupidly on his wheel? Well, apparently someone on YouTube did and they attached a speedometer to their furry friend's wheel to find out just how fast their four-legged pet could sprint. The little fella gets the speed count pretty high before the wheel gets the best of him and spins him around for 12 counts. We haven't been this entertained by a hamster since they started charging our cell phones. – Louis Ramirez

Thanks, Richard!

iRobot Launching an Edu-Bot?

blongo3 — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 15:40:55 EST

iRobot is trying to expand their market beyond just mopping and vacuuming, with the iRobot Create. It's basically just the body of the Scooba without the brushes or cleaning fluid tank. Instead they tacked on some ports so people can mod the system to attach things like reticulating arms.

One insane example of what it's capable of involves the unit, four directional sensors, and a hamster inside a ball. When the Hamster tilts the ball in a certain direction the Create moves that direction. Yes, in just a few easy steps you've created a hamster car.

iRobot has said that they really hope that people will even start creating their own accessories and add ons for the Create. This thing could end up being the Lego Mindstorm of the 21st century if they play their cards right.

See a picture of the hamster mobile after the jump.

– Ben Longo

Build your own bot, courtesy of iRobot [News.com]

USB Hamster Wheel

Jason Chen — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 17:45:02 EDT

Feel like a hamster stuck in the revolving wheel of a career going nowhere? Take your mind off that with the USB hamster wheel, which plugs into your computer and actually reacts to your typing.

Using the bundled software, the hamster will start running faster as you start typing faster, eventually reaching 88 miles-per-hour and going back in time to just before it was caged in this diabolical trap. Obviously, he fails, but he cheers himself up by going back even further in time and becoming his own grandfather.

Available for 24.99 ($44.98), which is a bargain compared to prescription anti-depressants. – Jason Chen

Product Page [I Want One Of Those via uber review]