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MIT Thermoelectric Device Could Revolutionize Home Heating

With gas prices approaching "damn, I'm going to have to start walking more" levels here in the States, everyone's doing their part to increase efficiency and reduce energy consumption, and that includes the genius farm MIT. The institute already produces 80% of its own energy, courtesy of its on campus "cogeneration plant," but a few students have found a way to make the system even more self-sufficient using a new thermoelectric prototype. The great thing is the device has the potential for applications beyond the walls of MIT, and already the students are examining ways to apply it to the home heating industry in general. More »

11:00 AM on Sat Jul 26 2008
By Jack Loftus
1,935 views, 8 comments

Latest by danger the pirate: @jkr2: i think its more for shower drains and dishwashers and such. i was thinking the same thing, then i read the article LazyPanda linked to and realized that mit students arent dumb enough to look at a hot water more »

wi-fi

AT&T's Free Wi-Fi Hotspots for iPhones Now Online for Real

It's been a saga of the on again, off again, on again, off again type, but it looks like AT&T's free Wi-Fi hotspot access is live at last. 17,000 sites across the US are available to iPhone users, including the fabled Starbucks sites. According to AT&T's website, which also offers a hotspot locator tool, AT&T knows "Wi-Fi is hot, and free Wi-Fi even hotter, which is why we are proud to offer iPhone customers free access to the nation's largest Wi-Fi hotspot network." Interesting... after all the shenanigans, it looks more like AT&T thinks Wi-Fi is just "lukewarm", or maybe "tepid." But at least it's finally come good. UPDATE: Well it looks like Wi-Fi isn't here quite yet. AT&T posted the info by accident and made a fail. [AT&T via MacRumors]

4:02 AM on Fri Jul 18 2008
By Kit Eaton
3,857 views, 35 comments

Latest by Stacky Botrus: and now that they (starbux) is closing 600 stores nation wide, we can all go even further for feww wifi ! ! ! more »

crazy

Jet Skiing in a Jacuzzi Is Half Crazy Half Sad

So here is how it goes: crazy guy puts real jet ski in a hot tub, gets in, rides it, and most water goes out. And that's it. Really, it looks more exciting than it sounds. OK, it's just sad. [Random Good Stuff]

10:25 AM on Wed Jul 16 2008
By Jesus Diaz
8,231 views, 65 comments

thank giz it's friday

10 Gadgets For Air-Conditioned Summer Survival

For many of us, the first day of summer starts just before midnight tonight. That means it is time to start thinking about how to beat the heat when the temperatures soar and the air conditioning unit in your home or office inevitably breaks down. In this scenario, survival means being prepared for anything. The following summertime gadgets will ensure that you have all of your bases covered. More »

4:00 PM on Fri Jun 20 2008
By Sean Fallon
22,847 views, 40 comments

Latest by n/a: ice sauna? hot girl. but really i don't understand the sauna thing, ten below is not good unless your speaking of *swing* more »

zap

The Best Way To Cook Hot Dogs: by Tesla Coil

The most exiting way to cook hot dogs: connect a chain of 12 of them up and send bolts of multi-thousand-volt electricity through them. Awesome, and all thanks to the Nevada Lightning Lab and their 10-foot Tesla coil at Maker Faire '08. And amazingly, the coil they used is just a prototype for a 122-foot version they want to build for lightning experiments. Imagine the light show and cookability you'd get from that! [Lightning Lab via Oh Gizmo]

5:59 AM on Tue May 6 2008
By Kit Eaton
3,876 views, 26 comments

Latest by n/a: Reminds me of the way Doc Brown made ice tea in Back to the Future Part III for some reason.And the whole hot dog vendor idea had me wisecracking to myself the protagonist of the future Grand Theft Auto games more »

hillbilly hottub

Instant Hot Tub? Just Add Water and Quicklime

This is how you make a hot tub, hillbilly style. Three guys from the prairies of Illinois turned an old stock tank sitting in the open air into a jacuzzi, and heated it up using quicklime, that scary caustic stuff that burns your skin off if you're not too careful. A video of how they did it, using gas masks, tin baths and a lot of ingenuity, is after the jump. More »

9:40 AM on Fri Apr 18 2008
By AddyDugdale
10,000 views, 44 comments

unconfirmed

Asus Eee Desktop PC EP20 Images Leaked

We brought you news about the Eee Desktop PC EP20 a little while back, but it looks like the chaps at Hot Hardware have managed to get hold of some shots of the final, production line models. Unfortunately, they aren't willing to cite their source, but they are willing to say that the images "are indeed shots of an Asus Eee PC Desktop product that should be arriving to market some time in the next quarter or so." From what we have previously seen, the EP20 isn't quite as small as a Mac Mini, but we're still liking the design. The bubbly pattern on the side of the white edition just makes us all fizzy with excitement. We can't wait. [Hot Hardware]

10:00 AM on Sat Mar 29 2008
By Haroon Malik
8,102 views, 27 comments

Latest by n/a: 300$ plz. more »

animal welfare

Hot Dog Temperature Alert System for Car Owners too Stupid to Have Pets

If ever I want to give my late, unlamented sister-in-law—she's not dead, she's just not my sister-in-law any more—a present (other than a punch in the chops) then I need look no further than the Hot Dog Temperature Alert system for cars. Install it, turn it on, and if the temperature rises above a preset one, then the windows roll down automatically, the horn sounds and a man in uniform appears as if by magic with a red hot poker that he rams up your ass. Okay, so I made that last bit up, but here's a story about my late (I wish) unlamented sister-in-law that you might enjoy. More »

9:17 AM on Thu Mar 20 2008
By AddyDugdale
4,424 views, 12 comments

Latest by valarmorghulis: Small world, I know some people studying the Wild Dogs in Botswana. more »

water sports

AquaCiser Either World's Deepest Hot Tub or Sinking Row-Boat Simulator

Wave at the world's deepest hot tub, the AquaCiser. Wave quickly, because that guy looks like he is going down with his monoreme. The manufacturer, Ferno Performance Pools, claims that you can do triathlon training without even leaving the comfort of your own home—if cycling round the utility room is your bag, that is. Never mind the rowlocks, there's also a reversible treadmill on the bottom of the tub, which is 53 inches deep. With 57 jets, five pumps and throttle control valves, the AquaCiser comes in at a cool $17,000. [Ferno Performance Pools via Book of Joe]

7:37 AM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By AddyDugdale
5,951 views, 11 comments

Latest by Gojulas: Try using this exercise machine as a coat rack! more »

vrrroomm

Full Speed Racer Trailer Is Yet Another One To See

HEY, HULK HERE AGAIN! HULK DOESN'T LIKE HIS HULK MOVIE TRAILER YET! HULK LIKES NEW SPEED RACER FULL TRAILER THOUGH! HULK DIDN'T LIKE IT BEFORE, BUT NOW HULKS WANTS TO SEE! Damn. HULK DOESN'T HAVE ENOUGH GREEN PAPERS TO SEE ALL THESE COOL MOVIES! What about you? More »

11:00 AM on Thu Mar 13 2008
By Jesus Diaz
22,259 views, 58 comments

business time

Spaceship Fragrance Oil Warmer (Appropriate for Flash Gordon's Bedroom)

You finally brought that man/woman of your dreams back to your space den, and you're trying to seal the deal. May I suggest using this $15 Spaceship Fragrance Oil Warmer, the geekiest love aid we've ever seen. Imported from far off galaxies and recommended by captains by the name of Kirk, Gordon, Solo and Zapp Brannigan, I'm not sure how you could go wrong except if you tipped it over and caused a chemical fire in deep space and your airlocks all blew out before you finished your business time. [product page via Nerd Approved]

1:30 PM on Fri Mar 7 2008
By Benny Goldman
2,336 views, 26 comments

Latest by Agata: That's what I need on my board every morning! I'll turn it on when I get out of my hibernator=) signature: "Having sex is like playing bridge. If you don't have a good partner, you'd better have a good hand(at least more »

processors

Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale Processor Tested (Verdict: "Recommended")

The chaps over at Hot Hardware have put the Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 processor, which belongs to the (45nm) Wolfdale line, through its paces, and they sure were impressed. From their extensive testing, the processor, intended for desktop machines and ideal for gaming especially, did not seem to make any massive changes on an architectural level, however, small adjustments had a great overall effect on performance. The 6MB of L2 cache brought an impressive speed boost, while the power consumption and heat production levels both fell. More »

9:00 PM on Sat Mar 1 2008
By Haroon Malik
16,337 views, 28 comments

Latest by Angus: for anybody wondering when newegg is getting the e8400s back in stock, last i checked tigerdirect had them at the same price. im still waiting on the 45nm quads :( more »

toy fair 2008

$140,000 Hot Wheels Is Most Expensive Tiny Toy Car Ever

This $140,000 Hot Wheels car is allegedly the most expensive toy car in the world, created to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Mattel's tiny cars and show why Humanity has way too much free time. Why is it so expensive? As you can see in the glittery images, it is all about the 23-carat bling-bling. More »

8:55 PM on Sat Feb 16 2008
By Jesus Diaz
54,958 views, 33 comments

gadgets

Tefal Quick Cup Boils Water Faster Than You Can Read This Abnormally Long Headline That We Are Stretching Out OK Done

Does the ability to heat eight ounces of water in three seconds interest you? Then take a look at this Teal quick Cup, which produces hot (we're not sure if it's near boiling) water by spinning the cold water you pour in around the spiral heating element. Not only is it fast, it's supposedly more efficient than a standard kettle or hot water heater because it only needs to be "on" for those three-ish seconds. Useful for your instant cups of tea or filling up a bathtub the dumb way. [Quickcup via Giz Mag via Boing Boing Gadgets]

3:20 PM on Thu Feb 14 2008
By Jason Chen
5,546 views, 30 comments

Latest by Mixotic: For all interested, I bought one of these for my wife for her birthday this month. I thought I could get away with just plugging it in, but our outlets don't provide the correct/enough power to fire up the unit. more »

hot tub

Deluxe Lay-Z Spa is Hot-Tubness and Cheapness Rolled into One

Hot tubs: discuss. I'm sort of a fan of them, but can't quite get over the hygiene bit—or, in some cases, the molded plastic naffness. The Lay-Z Spa is a blow-up hot tub with enough room for six people to contract Weil's disease at the same time. The 317-gallon capacity tub has massage jets, a rapid heating system and apparently can be set up easily. Would this $1,000 monster work well with those crazy Swiss guys who like organizing hot-tub parties on the top of Mont Blanc? If they empty it first, then pull the air stopper out they could be back down the bottom of the mountain in no time. [Drinkstuff]

9:31 AM on Thu Feb 14 2008
By AddyDugdale
6,127 views, 27 comments

Latest by Maxwells_Nylon_Hammer: I want to be a jacuzzi model when I grow up (a male one btw). more »

chest pains

4-in-1 Hot Dog Cooker Makes Fatties Jiggle With Excitement

I love convergence when it comes to gadgets—especially when food is involved. If you agree, feast your eyes on this 4-in-1 Hot Dog Maker. As the name implies, it will cook your hot dogs—but it doesn't stop there. It can also make popcorn, boil eggs, warm your buns, and steam your foodstuffs. Are you clutching your chest in excitement yet? You soon will be because this mechanized heart attack maker will only set you back $29.48. [Spilsbury]

8:40 PM on Mon Feb 11 2008
By Sean Fallon
9,147 views, 46 comments

Latest by matto: the hot dog tank gets an a+ for presentation more »

bubblicious

Amore Bay Is Most Hideous Hot Tub Ever Created

This is $20,000 of love-themed hot tub, the Walker Signature Special Edition. Special features include seating for six, tacky red hearts, fountains, Valentine-red colors, a "playground area" (ooer) and MP3-ready stereo. Our ideal use for this tasteless tub is in the video after the jump. [Born Rich and Dimension One press release] More »

8:30 AM on Mon Jan 28 2008
By Kit Eaton
6,133 views, 20 comments

Latest by n/a: @homerjay: hahahahahahaha! more »

pet pleasures

Cool&Hot Comfort Pad Keeps Your Bitch Warm

If your dog is crap at thermoregulation, you are going to need to give the little tyke a hand. The Cool&Hot comfort pad not only comes with a fantastic PR image, but it will also allow your pet to get all cuddled up and warm in the winter, or remain as cool as a corpse throughout the summer.
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9:00 PM on Sat Jan 19 2008
By Haroon Malik
7,084 views, 33 comments

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Tron 2 Trailer Video Makes Pants Wet Worldwide

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