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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 »
biometric gym
Medimo's Vein Reader Gym Machines Lets You Work Your Pinkie to the Max
Japanese company Fukui has unveiled 12 gym machines with finger-vein readers, which adjust the settings of the fitness equipment automatically for regular users. Costing around $17,000 each, the gear can be hooked up to a remote server to update gym bunnies' stats—calorie consumption and current exercise regime—with the info then displayed on a touchscreen. Go for the burn, fingers. [Pink Tentacle]
tricky
So you want to sleep at work. I can't say that's the brightest idea in the world, but who am I to judge? Let me help you out: if you want to sleep at your desk and also look really, really creepy while awake, all you need to do is buy some of these eye stickers. Slap 'em on your closed eyelids, learn to sleep sitting up, and you'll be sure to fool everyone who walks by your desk. There is absolutely no way for this plan to fail… trust me. [Bits and Pieces via Neatorama]
Eyelid Stickers Let You Sleep at Work if Your Coworkers are Blind Idiots
So you want to sleep at work. I can't say that's the brightest idea in the world, but who am I to judge? Let me help you out: if you want to sleep at your desk and also look really, really creepy while awake, all you need to do is buy some of these eye stickers. Slap 'em on your closed eyelids, learn to sleep sitting up, and you'll be sure to fool everyone who walks by your desk. There is absolutely no way for this plan to fail… trust me. [Bits and Pieces via Neatorama]
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Earlier we labeled this position an internship, which was way off. This job holds much more power and responsibility than some coffee getting, office cleaning intern-(oh wait that's my title). We are looking for someone who will take full control of our comment system and only use the power for good not evil. Even if it is easy work, it is still extremely important so we're gonna pay you. If you think you can handle being THOR for Gizmodo, please read on.
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cars
Gadget-Packed Ford "Work Solutions" Truck Knows Where Your Tools Are
When I imagine surly construction workers like my uncle hauling tools and concrete and porta potties around, trucks loaded up with schnazzy gadgetry is not what I picture. But that's exactly what Ford (and Microsoft!) see. Their "Work Solutions" concept isn't even entirely bullshit, either. The feature I worker think dudes would find really useful is Tool Link, an RFID-based tool tracker system—add tags to your tools, and the bed scanner lets you know if something is missing. More »
wet work
The guy from yesterday's CES rap is back, this time testing waterproof cameras… in a fishtank… on the CES show floor. Good news: they really are waterproof! If all CES coverage was this awesome, maybe I wouldn't hate CES so much. [Digitalcamerainfo.com]
To Test Waterproof Cameras, Sometimes You Need to Bring Your Own Water
The guy from yesterday's CES rap is back, this time testing waterproof cameras… in a fishtank… on the CES show floor. Good news: they really are waterproof! If all CES coverage was this awesome, maybe I wouldn't hate CES so much. [Digitalcamerainfo.com]
5:30 PM on Wed Jan 9 2008
By Adam Frucci
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16 comments
all giz wants: gadgets that work
All Giz Wants: Consumer Electronics That Don't Act Like PCs
I know "All Giz Wants" are supposed to be fantasies involving shiny objects, but this really is my fantasy: I'd like high-def disc players that don't flash "unreadable" error messages, receivers that can pull music from a network without headaches—in general, home electronics that aren't shacked by Ethernet plugs, firmware-update discs, slow boot times and mandatory periodic hard restarts. More »
furniture
The Work and Play Combo by the design team at Gruber + Schlager features a foldout desk for working on one side, and space for a TV and DVD player/entertainment system on the other. On one side it's all about business, and on the other it's all about partying. The unit "transforms" with a simple turn, which can save valuable space and add a unique look to any room. It is definitely an interesting concept, one that I would love to see go into production. [Gruber + Schlager via Trendir via Treehugger]
Work + Play Transforming Furniture is Like a Mullet
The Work and Play Combo by the design team at Gruber + Schlager features a foldout desk for working on one side, and space for a TV and DVD player/entertainment system on the other. On one side it's all about business, and on the other it's all about partying. The unit "transforms" with a simple turn, which can save valuable space and add a unique look to any room. It is definitely an interesting concept, one that I would love to see go into production. [Gruber + Schlager via Trendir via Treehugger]
Tornadoes, typically found ripping homes to shreds, could be man-made to 20-Km high, and harnessed by turbines for 200-Megawatts. It sounds like a promising b-movie, at least. [The Star]
darwin at work
You've gotta love natural selection caught on video. Intelligent people know that it isn't a good idea to smash a can of WD-40, even if they're curious about what would happen if they did. Luckily, some mouthbreathers decided that they'd give it a whirl, showing us exactly why we're so smart to not have done such a thing. Thanks, idiots! [Spulch]
Why You Shouldn't Smash a Can of WD-40
You've gotta love natural selection caught on video. Intelligent people know that it isn't a good idea to smash a can of WD-40, even if they're curious about what would happen if they did. Luckily, some mouthbreathers decided that they'd give it a whirl, showing us exactly why we're so smart to not have done such a thing. Thanks, idiots! [Spulch]
12:45 PM on Thu Jul 19 2007
By Adam Frucci
168,483 views,
81 comments
keep up the good work
Happy Father's Day
Given the high proportion of neckties on sale at our local pharmacy, it must be Father's Day. So we hope that all the Gizmodo dads out there are having a good day, full of sappy Hallmark cards exploring the sensitive topics of receding hairlines, golf mistakes and prostate exams. More »
Drunken Salarymen Cellphone Charms
Are these the first decent cellphone accessories ever created?
Yes. Yes they are.
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Are these the first decent cellphone accessories ever created?
Yes. Yes they are.
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the name needs work
Everglide - For Holding Stuff, Not Sex
No, the Everglide is not a new product from your friends at KY. It's a bag that is mobile for all circumstances. In one setup, it's a wheeled bag. In another, it's a backpack. And in the third, ultimate setup, the Everglide becomes a bag with a bike attached (or vice versa). More »
dr. obvious
Working All Day on a Treadmill Helps Lose Weight. Duh.
Some genius doctors at the Mayo clinic built a "vertical desk," essentially a treadmill with a computer attached, and found out that if you walked all day while working instead of sat you would lose weight. More »
pretending to work
Microsoft Reclusa Gaming Keyboard Reviewed (Verdict: Great For the Average Gamer)
Microsoft makes fantastic keyboards, but when it comes to gaming peripherals, Razer's no slouch either. That's why this Reclusa, which is a combination of Microsoft and Razer, looks like what you would get if Microsoft were directing a movie, got fired halfway through, and Razer came in and finished it up. More »
peripherals
Good Work Systems R2 Gaming Mouse Frags with Blinkinlights
The R2 Gaming Mouse Mark II is a 1600 dpi input device that takes an unusual approach. It's aimed at hard-core gamers, and is highly customizable with seven buttons to which you can assign a function, keystroke or macro. You can even program those incessantly blinking LED lights. More »
software
Call-In-Sick Schedules Your Sick Calls Automatically
For both the lazy and the really sick, Call-in-Sick lets you pre-record a message to give to your boss when you want to skip out for the day. All you have to do is call the number, record the message multiple times to get the right amount of phlegm in your voice, and schedule the delivery time. More »
5:33 PM on Wed Oct 4 2006
By Jason Chen
1,817 views,
11 comments
