Design
The Chevy V8 Grill
Chevy V8 Grill – Alex over at Neatorama has posted a series of photos of a BBQ grill made from a Chevy V8 engine block.
Month: July 2007
Gadgets
Shake-u-lator Calculator
The Shake-u-lator Calculator ($20) doesn’t require any batteries to operate. Simply give it a quick shake and you’re set to do your algebra. (Update: Link removed because the website closed down.) This 8 digit display calculator uses Faraday’s Principle of Electromagnetic Energy to operate. You […]
Toys
Taking Pac-Man and Tetris to the Next Dimension
Here’s a fun alternative take on taking games to the next level. Instead of making them “now Wiibox HAL 9000 compatible”, these games have moved from cyber to IRL. Pac-Man Board Game (Page is gone, link removed.) If you’ve never played it, you might not […]
Gadgets
USB Microscope, Webcam & Hub
Here’s another one of those gadget mashup that you often these days. The USB Digital Microscope + Web Cam + USB2.0 Hub ($199) will let you explore the world of micro and then call your friends up to tell them all about it over a […]
Design
Gallery of Gadgets & Design Geekiness #2
Gallery of Gadgets & Design Geekiness #2 […]
Gadgets
Frog Garden Solar Light
You have your garden glowing of LightCubes and MagicGlobes at night. In daytime it’s like a light orchestra of 24 Carrot Gold bling bling. You are still not satisfied. There is something missing. Frog Solar Light ($30) to your rescue. This amphibian fellow glows when […]
Style
CarryCool – Your Jolts Will Love It
The CarryCool ($155) tote bag is a handy way to keep your beverage cool in the car on a hot summer’s day. Just plug it into your car lighter socket and enjoy the ride. Available in three different colors. Size: 14.5×15.7×11 inches. Weight: 5 lbs. […]
Design
Magic Wheel
There’s something about Swiss designers and weird transportation, something good. First we had the Bikeboard and now it’s the Magic Wheel – a unicycle / skateboard kind of hybrid. [Correction: At first we read that the Magic Wheel was a Swiss invention and reported it […]
Gadgets
Top 10 Weirdest Webcams
PC Magazine has published a The 10 Weirdest Webcams article on their website today. A lot of good stuff in there. Some which have already been featured here on GeekAlerts, like the USB Big Foot Cam. Seen above is the adorable USB Lion Webcam ($26) […]
Style
Rubik’s Cube Phone Strap
The 2×2 Cube Puzzle ($2.6) is a mini version of the Rubik’s Cube, intended to hang as a little geek jewelry in you mobile phone. Here you’ll have only four squares per side, instead of the original 3×3 setup. (Via Tokyomango)
Design
Local Time Wall Clock
“Local Time” is the name of this cool map-like wall clock, designed by StudioBo. It features three digital displays and is made of acrylic. Unfortunately, that’s also the only information available. I assume it’s a concept product. Wouldn’t mind seeing such a beauty out in […]
Gadgets
USB Foam Blades Fan
USB Foam Blades Fan ($10) is yet another another gadget to help you stay cool by in front of your computer on those hot summer days. USB powered foam blades fan Long life and quiet motor Soft & safe foam blades won’t cause injury Flexible […]
Gadgets
USB Portable Skype
The slim CM-3204 USB Portable Skype is a handy little gadget allowing you to use Skype or other VoIP from various computers.
Design
Yo-Yo Lamp
The YoYo ($317) floor lamp by Elmar Flototto has got both beautiful and smart design. Place the lamp wherever you feel like and simply roll out the exact cord length needed. Height 28cm (11in.), diameter 47.5cm (18.7in.), cable 16m (17.5 yards). (Via acquire)
Design
Porcupine CD Case
Here’s a cute and fun alternative to having your CD’s shattered all over the floor. The Porcupine CD Case ($11) will protect your discs in the pockets hidden inside. Just open the zip and there you have them. Size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 x […]
Design
Mega Post-it Notes
Why settle with normal post-it notes when you can get mega ones? Maybe because it’s meant to be just that; a note, not an article. The Genius Pads (from $9.60 per pad) looks quite fun though with their 30 x 30cm (11.81 x 11.81in.) mega […]
Toys
Cyberman Etch-A-Sketch
What’s on the mind of a Cyberman’? Well, it’s up to you to decide – at least with the Doctor Who 2007 – Cyberman Etch-A-Sketch ($16) one. (Link removed since the page is gone.) Lift up the lid of this cyborg villain and you will […]
Design
Gallery of Gadgets & Design Geekiness #1
Digital & LED Credit Card Magnifiers 20 Table Games In 1 A Rock Solid Light Paper Airplane LED Lights Spider-Man Speaker Pillow Blue LED Drumsticks Northern Lights Projector The Week in Geek – One Week of GeekAlerts Dog Bookshelf Phone Shaped MP3 Pillow Cap LED […]
Gadgets
Digital & LED Credit Card Magnifiers
Small print is everywhere and being able to read those tiny characters is far from obvious to many people. Here are two small magnification gadgets that “makes it a breeze to read almost anything”.
Design
20 Table Games In 1
Table games are great fun, but they also take up a lot of space. So why not throw in a bunch of them in one single table? That’s exactly what they have done with the 20-in-1 Multiplay Games Table ($382). Enjoy table football, air hockey, […]