Sean Fallon

Even in Death, This Guy is a Massive Nerd

I’m not sure who this guy was, but one thing is for sure —he was a massive nerd. Got to love that kind of commitment though. Plus, if he ever came back as a zombie you could probably stay alive by sitting him in front of a new computer with a sweet LCD monitor. [News…

It is Going to Take a Whole Lot of Thongs to Fight the RIAA

If you recall, a jury full of dumbasses recently stuck it to Jammie Thomas to the tune of $222,000 for downloading 24 pirated songs from Kazaa. Now, I don’t know about you, but most people can’t make this go away by whipping out their checkbook. So what does an average 30 year old single mother…

Xenith X1 Helmet Helps American Football Players Think Good and Stuff

With all of the news about football players and concussions these days, it is about time that the helmet was redesigned to offer more protection. The folks at Xenith are hoping to offer a solution with the X1, a helmet that features 18 shock absorbing discs that release air slowly to reduce the force of…

Living Dead Dolls Pencil Sharpener Will Haunt Your Dreams

The “Living Dead Dolls” Sadie Pencil Sharpener is a favorite of artist and sharpener aficionado Matthew James Taylor —and it doesn’t take much to see why. Insert a pencil into her eye socket and watch her regurgitate the shavings at the push of a button. It is tons of wholesome fun for the well adjusted…

Thanks to the folks at Blackfriday.info, you can take an advance look at the Sears post-Thanksgiving flier. Not all of the stuff available is what I would call a “deal” —but there are definitely a few gems in there. [Blackfriday via Wired]

Halloween Costumes Guaranteed to Result in a Swift and Brutal Ass-Kicking

With Halloween just a couple of days away, you may find yourself searching frantically for that last minute costume. If any of the following outfits are on your list, strike them off immediately —for these are costumes likely to result in a severe ass kicking. And nothing ruins a Halloween faster than wedgie-induced taint rippage…

Oral Hygiene Monitor Narcs On Your Jacked Up Teeth

When you go to the dentist the last thing you want to divulge is the fact that you drink 12 Mt. Dews each day. So why the hell would you voluntarily use an oral hygiene monitor that informs you dentist about your bad habits? Each day you would bite down on the plate and insert…

Speeder Argues That His GPS Unit Proves the Police Radar Gun is Wrong

If you have been on the fence about picking up a GPS unit for your car, consider this: accused speeder Shaun Malone of California is fighting a speeding ticket citing that his GPS system proves that the police radar gun is wrong. According to the police report, the 17 year old Malone was going 62mph…

The ridiculously small NeoNode N2 mobile is now in the hands of the FCC, so those of you who thought it would never make its way to the states may be in for a pleasant surprise. [Engadget] https://gizmodo.com/neonode-n2-iphoneclone-navigates-using-finger-strokes-235743

SanDisk has begun shipping its 8GB microSDHC and M2 flash memory cards. The company hopes that they will find a market among users of memory-card-ready mobile phones. Available now for $140 and $150, respectively. [Electronista]

Battery Powered Yarn Illuminates Clothing, Mostly Breasts

Researchers in England have developed a battery powered textile yarn that can be used to illuminate the clothes of joggers, cyclists, or outdoor workers for protection. This electroluminescent yarn, or “EL yarn,” is technically a multi-layer electroluminescent film composite material made from yarn and dipped in a special light-emitting ink on the inside, with a…

The i60 Robotic Surgical Instrument Scares the Hell out of Me

A medical device company called PMI has developed the i60, a robotic articulating endoscopic linear cutter that can “place four rows of medical grade titanium staples in tissue while simultaneously cutting between them.” What’s more, it has articulation capabilities that are similar to the human wrist, which makes it easier for surgeons to get to…

Gun Mug: Caffeine and Weapons are a Winning Combination

Designed by Hong Kong based design studio Chilli Chilly, these gun mugs feature a porcelain base, a gold or platinum plated trigger, and what appears to be a mock “safety” switch on the side. Great for that morning cup of coffee at work. There is nothing better for taking your career to the next level…

Takumi Calculator Features Computer Style Keypad and USB Connectivity

When it comes to pressing buttons, nothing beats the sweet tactile feedback a computer keyboard can provide. Now you can experience the same joy whist crunching numbers on the go. As you can see, the Takumi calculator features a computer style keypad, but it is also interesting to note that it can connect to your…

T-N-T Multi-Tool Helps Firefighters Kick Ass and Break Stuff

The fires currently raging in Southern California got us thinking about tools that can help firefighters do their jobs more effectively, and few devices can do more than the T-N-T or “Denver” Multi-tool. It is an axe, a pry bar, a ram, and a D-handled pull hook all-in-one—so it can smash or rip through just…

OLPC Production Hits Snag, Delay and Shortage Imminent

Some “last minute bugs” will push back the OLPC production process to November 12th, resulting in a shortage of computers available for a holiday program in North America and Canada. This Give-1-Get-1 program would have allowed buyers in the US an Canada to purchase a two computer package for $400, with one of the laptops…

Topless Table is a Disaster Waiting to Happen

Don’t get me wrong, I give designer Diana Halbeisen all the credit in the world for thinking out of the box with this topless table design. However, I’m all about protecting my junk, and this thing doesn’t look like it would do a good job of it. If it wasn’t getting burned by hot food…

The Boynq Wake Up: Just When You Were Getting Sick and Tired of iPod Docks

If you are anything like me, the whole iPod dock thing is getting way, way old. However, one look at this stylish Boynq Wake Up iPod Dock Alarm Clock is (almost) enough to make you fall in love with iPod docks again. The Wake Up isn’t just a pretty face however, because it also features…

Telemax III: TV Remote and Hands-Free Phone All-In-One

Australian design firm Tiller+Tiller is hoping that their new TeleMax phone/universal TV remote hybrid concept will find its way into homes all over the world thanks to a design that’s so simple even Grandma can use it. The button controls are large enough to be seen easily by the visually impaired, and the layout is…

New LCD Display From NEC Can Switch Between Wide and Narrow Viewing Angles

Today NEC announced the development of a LCD display that can switch between wide and narrow viewing angles without sacrificing image quality. Essentially, this would allow users to choose between a wide angle “public” mode (sharing photos of your vacation) or a narrow “private” mode (watching porn at work). This development is made possible thanks…