<![CDATA[Gizmodo: lazy]]> http://tags.gizmodo.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: lazy]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/lazy http://gizmodo.com/tag/lazy <![CDATA[7 Gadgets That Will Keep You Off Your Feet All Weekend]]> On your feet all week? Maybe you just want to spend the next couple of days sitting on your ass. If you had these 7 gadgets, you wouldn't have to get up for anything.

If you are serious about staying off your feet on the weekends, you are going to need a serious home automation system. And they don't get much more serious than TrueImage Control from Savant. Unlike traditional systems, TrueImage simplifies your interface by allowing you to interact with actual photos of individual rooms instead of confusing menus:

Savant's TrueImage technology gives you fingertip control via a simple tap on a wide angle image of each room in your home. Each touch allows you to dim and turn on/off lights, lower or raise shades, even turn on/off your audio and video components. Instead of interacting with confusing icons, TrueImage allows you to simply touch the actual light or shade in that room. Not only does the light in the room turn on or dim (if you press and hold the represented light), but it also illuminates on the touch panel confirming your command.

[Savant via Link]

Wheelchairs are one thing, but nothing blends man, machine, lazy and nerdy like The Hubo FX-1 chairbot. Hit the link to see it in action. [Link]

Maybe you are too lazy to get up, maybe you are too drunk, either way those beers aren't going to get themselves. Fortunately for you, it only takes a little effort with the control pad on the RC Cooler to transport ice cold beverages wherever they are needed. [Firebox via Link]
Dogs are great, but instead of playing with them, maybe you want to spend the weekend sitting on your ass drinking beer out of a remote controlled cooler. This Automatic tennis ball fetch machine would allow you to do both. [Hammacher Schlemmer]
It's Sunday, the game is on, and you are far too comfortable to get up and go all the way to the bathroom. If you are not quite ready for an adult diaper, there are several handheld toilet designs on the market that would eliminate at least half of your problem. [Biorelief]
You're sitting down and seconds are all the way over there. A fork with a telescopic handle will help you get more food without getting up. [Prank Place]
Your cellphone is ringing, but it's just out of reach. Neodymium magnets, some of the most powerful made today, could help you bridge the gap. Of course, your kitchen sink might come along with it. Oh, and it can also chop your fingers off (NSFW).

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<![CDATA[A Tribute to Splendid Half-Assery]]> Misadventures in do-it-yourself home repair, or lateral thinking of McGuyver-esque proportions? We've all pulled something stupid like this in our time. Hey, I once tried to fix a waterbed with duct tape, big mistake.

But some deeds shouldn't go unnoticed, like this cardboard computer case, or the smelly sock fix to make RockBand drums a little quieter.

There, I Fixed It takes user submissions of the most inspired fixes-and the utter brain farts-and the result is a catalogue of impending disaster that's perfect for a few minutes of cyber-slacking. Get back to work. [There, I Fixed It]

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<![CDATA[Have Gadgets Turned Us All Into Lazy Morons?]]> We have all heard how TV, game consoles and computers are being blamed for obesity—or that people don't read as much, write as much and that we rely too much on technology.

Seriously, if it wasn't for calculators I would be counting on my fingers—and many of us would die of starvation if deprived of a microwave. So my question is: have gadgets turned us all into lazy morons?

[Image via X-tremeGeek]

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<![CDATA[Proposal iPhone App Lets Someone Propose To Your Future Wife For You]]> We're always excited for unique proposal stories with gadgets involved, but this Proposal iPhone app is back-ass-wards.

Here's the deal. People who do tech proposals are cool because they either program, hack or otherwise customize their proposal FOR the person they're proposing to. They're not cool just because it involves an iPhone. In this case, using someone else's already rigged-up proposal app is the laziest kind of proposal you could give. Why not just text her "wanna get married or somethin'" if you're going this route. [Apple]

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<![CDATA[10 Gadgets For Guys Who Hate To Cook (But Love to Eat)]]> Look around. You probably have soda cans, pizza boxes and take out containers lying all over the place. Come on man, just because you are a lazy bachelor doesn't mean you can't enjoy a little home cooking every once in awhile. So, with that in mind, check out the following list of gadgets. You too can eat like a king at home—and save a little money while you are at it.

Breakfast:

Say now, what's that sizzlin' on the skilllet? Why its delicious pancakes of course! And they come in a can! Indeed, a few sprays of this Batter Blaster and you are in for some fantastic phony flapjacks. Plus, Batter Blaster is organic, so you know it's good and good for you. [Batter Blaster via Link]

What are pancakes without a side of bacon? You might as well feed it to the dog, I say. Not to worry though, one can of bacon holds up to 50 slices of salty, fatty goodness that the whole family will enjoy. So stock up and grab a case of 12 for $110. You and your cardiologist will be glad you did. [MREdepot via Link]

Lunch:

How do hot dogs sound? Sure, you could just pop them in the microwave and be done with it, but this hot dog maker does so much more than cook your wieners. It can also make popcorn, boil eggs, heat up your buns and steam your steamables. Available for $30. [Spilsbury via Link]

Maybe you prefer a hot sandwich? We have you covered there too with these reusable Tostabags. Just place two slices of buttered bread and some cheese in one of the Toastabags then pop it in a toaster with some wide slots. When all is said and done you will have a delicious grilled cheese sandwich with minimal effort. It works with all kinds of sandwich ingredients as well. Two bags will set you back about $18. [LatestBuy]

Dinner:

You've already had pancakes and bacon in a can, now try the infamous cheeseburger in a can! That's right, if you can keep it down, a soggy McDonald's-esque flavor sensation will be your reward. And hey, it [probably] won't kill you! Priced around $6 a can. [Link]

Why wait 30 minutes for delivery when this dual oven can cook up two 12-inch pizzas in 90 seconds? The oven heats up to 790 degrees and features roof-mounted 1,440-watt coil heating elements and ceramic pizza stones to ensure thorough, even cooking. Priced at $250 (currently sold out). [Hammacher via Link]

Sometimes burgers and pizza are just not good enough. When you are feeling like something a little fancier, give the steak toaster a try. Just place the steak in the vertical heating unit and watch in awe as your mouth watering meat cooks to perfection. Plus, all the fat and grease drips to the bottom tray to prevent smoking. Available for $220. [Ariete via Link]

Dessert:

After a good meal, most of us crave something sweet. The Dough-nu-Matic can serve up a dozen piping hot mini-donuts in under 6 minutes. All you need to do is add the dough. Available for $130. [SkyMall]

Who doesn't love s'mores? Unfortunately, we all can't make perfect s'mores by the campfire all the time, so this bizarre looking little contraption can do it for us right in the microwave. The manufacturers claim that it can make two perfect s'mores in under 30 seconds flat thanks to the little arms that keep the marshmallow from overexpanding. Available for $7. [Amazon via Link]

Cooking on the Go:

Even when you can't be at home, you can still avoid pricey restaurants on the road using this 12V In-Car Microwave. Just plug it into your cigarette lighter and get cooking. Available for $169. [Maplin]

Bonus Gadget: Just like the in-car-microwave before it, this portable sandwich maker puts flavor before safety. It is also 12V and plugs directly into your car cigarette lighter. Available for $20. [QVC]

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<![CDATA[Zero-Gee Computing Recliner Proves Our Fat Future is Now]]> Everyone saw Wall-E, right? And how the luxury cruisers of the future glide around in floating touch-screen-equipped easy chairs? Then the Zero-Gee gaming/blogging "workstation" should look mighty familiar. Its ergonomic, reclining frame is designed to ensure your ass is free from the forces of gravity as you type, type, type yourself into oblivion. There's even a caddy for your liquified cupcakes-in-a-cup, and you're also positioned nicely for a root canal or any other minor surgeries here as well, which you'll need soon enough. [Product Page via Born Rich]

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<![CDATA[Boom Arm Starbase Workstation: Because Laptops are Too Heavy For Nerds]]> The Boom Arm Starbase Workstation—now there is a product aimed squarely at nerds. It combines computing and extreme laziness with a little "Starbase" sci-fi flavor thrown in. I mean, you could use a product like the LapDawg—but that would require actually lifting the laptop now and then. The swing arm action on the Starbase will come in quite handy after all of your muscles have atrophied. You can even get a cup holder, Flatscreen VESA LCD mount, and a height adjustment suitable for expanding waistlines. Not bad for around $300. [Product Page via Boing Boing Gadgets]

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<![CDATA[Gadgets That Help You Slack Off at Work When the Boss Isn't Looking]]> Did you get stuck with weekend duty at work? Are you just plain bored at your job? Sitting in an office all day may not be the most exciting way to spend your time, but that does not mean that you can't make the most of it. And when I say "most of it" I am definitely not referring to increasing your productivity—the following gadgets will destroy any chance of that. However, they will certainly help keep you entertained until quittin' time—especially on a Friday afternoon.

Sleeping:

executivehammock.jpgGenerally, when things are slow at work, sleep is the first thing that comes to my mind. This compact Executive Hammock can help you indulge in a serious power nap. Available for $15.99. [1ofakindstuff]

Arts and Crafts:

office-weapons.jpgYou might find that downtime at work is a perfect time to indulge in your passions. Take building weapons out of common office supplies for example. It satisfies both your need to create and that stress-induced urge towards violence that is bubbling just underneath the surface. Here we have a lovely rubber band based projectile launcher and a stapler that doubles as a spiked club. [Office Guns and Strange Cosmos]

Desktop Toys/Games:

office-games.jpgThere are plenty of cool desktop games and toys out there, like the Gangster Shoot Shooting Gallery and the Rollerscape Roller Coaster Construction Set. The objective with Gangster Shoot is simple—you have three lives and a gun. Try and shoot the mobsters before they shoot you. The Rollerscape kit builds on a Tinkertoy theme allowing users to construct complex marble roller coasters. The shooting gallery and the roller coaster construction set are available for $34.95 and $29.99 respectively. [Gangster Shoot and Rollerscape]

desktop-curling.jpgDesktop curling? Eh...not so much. Available for around $20. [Alt-Gifts]

Fight Club:

office-weapons-2.jpgThe purpose of Fight Club is to use fighting as a form of psychotherapy. And if you are stuck at work chances are you could use a little stress relief. Pummel your way to happiness by challenging your co-workers to a karate throwdown using these inflatable karate hands and feet or go medieval with the lifesize foam latex warrior weapons set. Available for around $27 and $49-$59 respectively. [Inflatable Karate Set and Lifesize Warrior Weapons]

Throw a Party:

usb-dance-party.jpgIf you are going to throw a serious party in the office the first thing you are going to need is music, which you undoubtedly have stored on a computer or an MP3 player. The next thing you will need is some ambiance. This USB powered Disco Ball and Mirror Ball combo should do the trick nicely. Available for $11.99 and around $21 respectively. [Disco Ball and Mirror Ball]

mbd5l.jpgAfter ambiance comes beer. The Avanti MBD5L Mini Pub is small enough to fit on a desktop, but it can dispense beer from a standard 5 liter keg and adjust the frostiness of your brew to a temperature of your choosing. Everything you need to get the party started is included for around $200. [Beverage Factory]

he-fartsalot.jpgHow about a little immature live entertainment to keep the party going? The H.E. Fartsalot Musical Butt Puppet plays "Old MacDonald," "Frere Jacques," or "London Bridge," when you insert your hand into his open torso cavity. Available for around $25. [Smutty Gifts]

Pranks:

phantom_keystroker.jpgWhen all else fails you can always resort to pulling pranks on your co-workers—and this Phantom Keystroker is one of the best by far. Just hook it up to your victim's computer via USB and laugh as it moves their mouse cursor around and types meaningless text at random intervals. If you are not getting anything done, no one is. Available for $24.99. [ThinkGeek via Link]

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<![CDATA[10 Lazy Gadgets To Help You Automate Your Weekend]]> The end of the week is nigh. You have worked hard and now it's time to relax. That is the spirit behind the new "Thank Giz It's Friday" roundup. This week it is all about gadgets that will help you breeze through the weekend with as little physical effort as possible—a guide to the ultimate in laziness. The way I see it, why should you do things half-assed when you can do things no-assed? Let us show you the way.

selfy_easybed.jpgAfter you wake up promptly at 1 p.m., you will probably need to make the bed. Screw that. Selfy the Easy Bed can do it for you using a motorized rail system. You still have to push a button with it though, which is one step too many if you ask me. Might as well just leave it unmade.

neorest-tankless-toilet.jpegThe next thing that you will probably need to do is hit the bathroom. After all is said and done, the Neorest AH Tankless toilet will wash and dry your ass after use. Doesn't get much better than that my friends. Oh wait, yes it does: it also cleans itself and saves water in the process. That kind of laziness doesn't come cheap though. One of these beauties will set you back $4000. [Toto via Trendhunter]


By this time the dog is probably antsy to go out and play. If you had a homemade tennis ball cannon like the dude in this video, that would be no problem at all.

abdominal-etching.jpgYou may have noticed a little extra flab here and there, so it might be a good time to hit the gym or go for a run. Nah. Too lazy for that. I mean, why work for six pack abs when you can pay for them? For $4,000-$7,000 you can undergo abdominal etching surgery for that cut look. However, if you have a body like John Goodman, a six pack on a huge gut may not look right.

solar-lawnmower.jpgYardwork on the weekends can be a real pain in the ass, especially if you have a big lawn. With Husqvarna's Autonomous Solar Powered Lawnmower, you won't ever have to mow again. Just program it to do your bidding and let it handle all of the hard work. It even cuts the grass short enough that you don't have to bother with bagging—and it charges itself when the work is done. Priced at around $4000 US. [Husqvarna]

walking_chair.jpgWhile you are sitting on the porch watching the Husqvarna mow your yard, have a seat and take a load off. And don't worry about getting up. This chair can walk for you using a sophisticated mechanism under the seat. Unfortunately, I don't think many lazy folks could afford to drop around $23,000 on a chair. [Walking Things]

movers-and-shakers.jpgAlright, the chores are done and now it is time to eat dinner. Unfortunately, all of that microwaving has left you feeling a bit tired. If the thought of having to manually season your food is too much to bear, a set of these Movers&Shakers should do the trick. Just pull on the cord and they will dispense your condiments for you. Available for $9.95. [Baron Bob]


After dinner all you want to do is sit in front of the television and have a beer—but there is no way you will be getting up constantly to go to the fridge. If you were like John Cornwell, the man behind the Beer Launching Fridge, you would never have to. [John Cornwell]

cubic-pillow.jpgIt's been a long, hard day—but just before you head to bed for the evening you get a phone call from your girlfriend. "We never do anything anymore!" she exclaims. Looks like you are in for a long one. Fortunately, you don't have to take it standing up. With the Cubic Pillow you can lay down, zone out and still hear the phone crystal clear. Available for around $17. [Strapya]

So how many gadgets is that? 9? Damn. Eh, it's Friday—screw it. I'm taking a nap.

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<![CDATA[Tennis Ball Cannon is a Dog's Best Robotic Friend]]> Now, a beer launching fridge I can understand, but a tennis ball cannon? I find it amusing when someone spends a tremendous amount of time and effort building something that can automate basic functions—like throwing a tennis ball to a wiener dog. But the results speak for themselves. It is an inspiration for lazy people everywhere. [BoingBoing Gadgets]

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<![CDATA[A Chair That Walks For You: Supreme Laziness Doesn't Come Cheap]]> Chairs that can walk are nothing new, but this is the first version that I have seen that you can actually buy. The mechanics in this eight-legged chair are sophisticated enough to move a "passenger" around the room, but there is no information available about how one would actually steer this thing, how fast it can walk and how much weight it can lift. These are things I would like to know before I drop 15,000 Euros, (or $23,000) on a chair with no cushion. [Product Page via Gizmowatch via Slashgear]

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<![CDATA[Effortless Kayaking, Motorized by the Sun's Rays]]> If you're too lazy to paddle your own kayak, the solar-powered SPK-1 outrigger can harness the energy of the sun to get you on your way. Three big solar panels on this kayak-mounted attachment feed power to a silent-running electric trolling motor with 36 pounds of thrust. On the next page, take a look at a detailed diagram of the SPK-1.

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The outrigger attachment, including the frame, motor, waterproofed battery in the flotation pod compartment, and solar cells with a 120-volt charger retails for $1100. Or, you could just get a real kayaker to shoot some video of a kayak trip, and then just watch it in the comfort of your own home. Sheesh. [Solar Powered Kayak]

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<![CDATA[Remote Control Floating Service Tray]]> What's the difference between summer and winter? In the summer you can lay outside and be lazy as hell. This remote-control serving tray can be the cherry on top of your lazy summer sundae. All you have to do is navigate the tray to the edge of the pool, have your butler refill with brew and snacks, then navigate it back to your designated flotation area to continue with the lazy face-stuffing. $50.

Product Page [Via Nerdapproved]

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<![CDATA[Rubik's Cube For the Lazy]]> If they've got Rubik's Cubes for the blind, why not one for the lazy? Speaking of lazy, whatever happened to those omnipresent moving walkways, auto-shavers, and sexy, sexy robots from The Jetsons? We thought the future was supposed to be so lazy-friendly, when it turns out we have to do even more work than before.

Artist Site [Spy.org.es via Not Cot via uber review]

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<![CDATA[Self-Stirring Mug, For the Spoonless]]>

Surely there are people out there who don't believe in or own spoons, right? Because besides being extremely lazy, spoonlessness is the only reason to own a gadget like this. This coffee mug, from Hammacher Schlemmer, features a miniature propeller at the bottom of the mug that will spin at 3000 rpms mixing whatever additives you like into a frothy morning beverage. The propeller is activated with a button on the handle and the entire unit is powered by a couple AA's. It is available for $30.

Product Page [Via Popgadget]

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