When you need a sturdy case to protect expensive equipment during transport or travel, who should you turn to? Pelican. While I prefer Otterbox’s waterpoof cases for my smallest gear, Pelican is the name for medium and large cases. No joke, these cases are nearly indestructible!
Eureka!
Eureka is a TV show about a quirky town populated by scientists and engineers seeking to push the envelope of technology. Most episodes are focused on the experiences of the town sheriff who accidentally found the town when transporting his runaway daughter as a U.S. Marhsal. Of course with a town full of geeks and geniuses, […]
Awesome Arcade Racing Game & Radio Controlled Car Combo
Check out this video which shows how a team of hobbyists combined their passion for RC cars and racing arcade games. These guys put together a cardboard track and remotely control a scale RC car with Wipeout-style arcade controls. Video Link Additional Info, Videos, and Pics, via Sputnic
New Lego Technic Construction Vehicles & Trucks
I’ve been on a Lego Technic binge lately, and realized that a few new models were just released. Why the new fascination with Lego Technic? Because these sets feature relatively realistic looking models, and because the various studs and beams can be used to construct unique user-created models. Mobile Crane via Amazon Container Truck Motorized Excavator Motorbike Product […]
Nerf Clear Bodied Dart Blasters Are Back!
Nerf’s limited time special edition clear-plastic dart blasters are back! Usually these clear versions are only released for a short time and can be difficult to find. This time, it looks like the clear blasters are available pretty much everywhere at or near their normal prices. Nerf Clear Blasters via Amazon Product Info
Amazon’s New Lower Priced Kindle Gives Up 3G
So it looks like Amazon is releasing two new Kindle e-book readers. These products have caught my interest before, but the price was never all that great. Both Kindles offer better contrast than before and are smaller and lighter than previous generations. The 3G version that allows one to purchase and sync books from anywhere is $189, […]
My Sony Fontopia Headphones Refuse to Die
It has been nearly six YEARS since I purchased a pair of Sony Fontopia MDR-EX71SL earbud style headphones. Since then I’ve considered replacing them, but quite frankly the sound these earbuds put out is amazing!
Pork Uteri – It’s What’s For Dinner (Yuck!)
JeffD snapped a pic of this fabulously gross pork uteri he spotted in a supermarket in Orlando. I try to be open minded, but this is just too gross to imagine anyone eating. The meat (organs) just look so unappetizing. Thanks Jeff, for the pic!
The Jane Austen… Fight Club?
First there was Pride Prejudice & Zombies. Now there’s a new mashup of several Jane Austen characters, and Fight Club. Too bad the video isn’t a trailer for a longer movie – that would surely have been a sight!
Starcraft II is FINALLY Here
Starcraft II’s launch date has finally arrived. All I know is that it had better darned be worth it! My copy arrives later today, so we shall soon see… A lot of people are already bitching and moaning that there’s only one campaign in the game. Duh, most real time strategy enthusiasts that have been following […]
Lego Shuttle Adventure is Out of This World!
Lego’s Shuttle Adventure is completely and utterly fantastic. NASA is expecting to formally end the space shuttle program in February 2011, so Lego sought to commemorate the even with this model. At 1204 pieces, I was able to put my the shuttle model together in two nights.
Mrs. Renfro’s Habanero Salsa – mmm Delicious Hotness!
Do you like salsa? Do you like spicy foods? You NEED to try Mrs. Renfro’s Habanero Salsa. Seriously, this is the best salsa I have ever had. Besides the awesome hotness of this salsa and amazing flavor, I love that it’s a relatively natural food. Just look at the ingredients list: tomatoes, water, jalapeno peppers, […]
ITW Tac Link Accessory Carabiner
Intended for military use, ITW’s Tac Link is an accessory “attachment device” that provides many tactical advantages over common aluminum non-load-bearing carabiners. Luckily, you don’t have to be a soldier to buy or use Tac Links.
DieHard Batteries Endure Some Extreme Torture Tests
How does DieHard demonstrate the reliability and power of their batteries? With extreme torture tests! Watch as the guys at the torture lab put DieHard car batteries through unbelievable conditions. DieHard released a few videos thus far, but the following (our favorites) stand out as way more extreme than the rest.
Everyone Needs a Titanium Spork!
No longer exclusively used by hikers, soldiers, gamers and college students, titanium sporks are becoming hugely popular. The fact is, everyone could use one. These handy utensils are lightweight, durable, and are great for camping, chowing down at the office, keeping in the car, or even just eating on the go.