Sitzfleisch Chair Cushion (That’s “Flesh For Sitting”)
The silicone flesh cushion known as “Sitzfleisch” attempts to give people stuck in office chairs all day long a bit of a respite by mimicking the look and feel of real human flesh, delivering the utmost in comfort. Made out of a silicone polymer, the chair cushion promises to act as an extension of the…
Office Trebuchet
Launch yourself into a better position at your place of business by launching assorted office supplies at your boss’ head. This page contains plans for your own mini office trebuchet—that’s kind of like a catapult—and send things a flyin’. The Office supplies trebuchet [Instructables via ScreenHead]
Robot World Cup: Yes, We’re Obsessed
Pelé-bot, Diego Maradona-bot, Ronaldinho-bot. All names that inspire young robot boys and girls everywhere. While the real tournament is being held in just a week’s time in Germany, the RoboCup will be starting shortly thereafter on June 14, also in Deutschland. The whole point of this tournament, where robots play against each other (and by…
The Pirate Bay: I’m Not Dead Yet
We kind of figured this would happen, but it’s so nice to know that the MPAA already put out a press release (it’s a big fat PDF… go get ’em, kids) saying it has the Pirate Bay’s testes on a platter while those same testes are safely ensconced in TPB’s pirate pantaloons. There is a…
The Gang Who Couldn’t Not Get Shot By a Cameraphone
OK, so that headline was a bit rough, but it’s true! Four men from Birmingham, England robbed about $139,852.50 from a bank in Newport, south Wales. Nosy shoppers shot the team with their cameraphones as they loaded up their booty and hauled away. Luckily, they got enough footage to put the entire behind bars, where…
Despite iPod Success, Apple Still Struggling to Gain Market Share
File this under “I could have told you that,” but now it’s official, at least according to the Gartner research firm: Apple’s market share hasn’t seen a boost despite the anticipated halo effect stemming from the success of the iPod. Not only that, but Apple’s worldwide market share actually fell in the first quarter of…
Gizmondo Exec Pleads Not Guilty: “Dietrich Did It!”
Here we go again. Bo “Stuckey” Stefan Eriksson is pleading not guilty to seven felony charges—including three counts of embezzlement, three counts of grand theft auto, and drunken driving. Dietrich is no longer a figure in the case. He must have returned to his glorious homeland, snickering into his wide, majestic eagle wings all the…