Archive for September, 2010

Stanford University Creates Sensitive Artificial Skin

Zhenan Bao of Stanford University has created very sensitive artificial skin.  He need it to “clothe” his Cyberdyne Systems Model 101.  Okay, he didn’t really, but when it can detect pressures less than that of a butterfly, I would say that’s impressive.  At least Terminator can destroy butterflies when they land on him.

A Few Good Ticket Dodging Radar Detectors

No one likes getting a ticket.  But some sure do love giving them!  Why not grab a good radar detector to ward off those ticket mongers?  Here’s a few, high rated radar detectors.

Rubber Band Gatling Gun for Big Kids

Okay, let’s get right to the point – this thing is expensive.  Like $500 expensive.  So, let’s glory in expensive contraptions.  The rubber band gatling gun is one bad, er, toy.

Laptop Data Recovery

Every so often, I’m reminded about the importance of a good computer backup plan.  Unfortunately, those reminders are usually painful stories from people who did not have one.  If you are reading this article, I am assuming that you have an issue with your laptop, it is not booting anymore, and you need some help [...]

Commodore C64 Relaunch

This just in, Commodore is going to relaunch the C64 to recreate epic fail.  In a move to stymie recent retorts that Commodore and Amiga weren’t being irrelevant enough, the companies announced plans to unleash their cooperative forces.

Gyrobike Gyroscopic Training Wheels

Mark this up to another, “Why didn’t I think of this?” idea.  Gyrobike is a training bike for the little tikes.  It takes the bad habits out of old training wheels, by replacing it with a gyroscopic wheel that helps them get going.

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