Ewww. Barfing Toothpaste Caps...

John P. Barker — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:44:00 -0700

Spread Heads inject a little humor into the routine of everyday dental care - and may help coax your kids into having a little fun while brushing their teeth.

Nano-Technology Provides Desktop Fountain

John P. Barker — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:15:00 -0700

Want the best example of nano-technology put to trivial use? Look no further! The Nano-Tech Aqua Dance is here!

Hallucinate, Meditate, and Zone Out With Trip Glasses

John P. Barker — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:00:00 -0700

Having a hard time decompressing from work? Try zoning out with the Trip Glasses!

Oddfellows: Three Inches of Genius

John P. Barker — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:00:00 -0700

Want a little bit of inspiration while working on your next invention? These little guys may not help you lift your tools, they may be able to lift your spirits!

Clone Wars Ultimate Lightsaber Brings Out the Jedi in You!

John P. Barker — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:03:00 -0700

If you happen to see a crazy, naked guy running around in public swinging one of these things, it'll probably be me...

YO2 - Delta: A New Kind of Yo-Yo

John P. Barker — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:05:00 -0700

The Yo-yo has been around since roughly 500BC. In all that time I have yet to figure out how to get the stupid thing to glide back up the string. But... the Yo-yo enters a new era with the advent of the YO2-Delta - a new take on an old toy.

Tiny Flying Saucer Makes Me Fear Alien Invasion

John P. Barker — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:37:00 -0700

They're here! They're tiny! And their technology is far more advanced than our own! One look at their tiny flying vehicle has me convinced: the alien invasion has begun...

What Are BuckyBalls?

John P. Barker — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:53:00 -0700

What are BuckyBalls? Possibly the coolest educational toy (and best use of technology as a frivolous time-killer) that I've seen in a while...

007 Style Zippo Offers More Than Just A Light

John P. Barker — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:28:00 -0700

James Bond would be proud to have this lighter in his arsenal of high-tech gadgets...

As Seen On TV: The Port-a-Book

John P. Barker — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:17:00 -0700

The Port-a-Book is a multi-purpose stand designed for use with laptops and other materials. But does it work?

5 Extremely Creepy Icky Toys

John P. Barker — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:24:00 -0700

Look at that picture. Imagine that chasing you around the room. 'Nuff said.

Zero-G Remote Controlled Car Tracks Laser Beam

John P. Barker — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:45:00 -0700

Want a laser-guided wall-climbing R/C car? If so, here ya go:

PR2 Robot Knows When (and How) to Take a Break

John P. Barker — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:46:00 -0700

What's that you say? A robot that can open doors, find an outlet, and plug in to get some sweet power? All by itself? That's crazy talk!

The Mono-copter: Unconventional, Ungainly, and the Future of Flight Design?

John P. Barker — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:12:00 -0700

Flight has always been an obsession with some inventors. Around 1914 two gentlemen, Alphonse Papin and Didier Rouilly, came up with this crazy flying device with a single blade of 130 square feet in area that rotated around the device's center of gravity. During initial testing it became unstable and was abandoned in the water.

Yet inventors keep striving for this odd, single bladed flying machine...

As Seen On TV: The Ionic Whisper

John P. Barker — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:26:00 -0700

I think we can all agree that breathing is a good thing, right? Well, Bell & Howell (via As Seen On TV) has brought us a really small air purifier. But does it work?

Rat Brained Robots! Rat Brained Robots! Gaaaahhhhh!!!!!!

John P. Barker — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:30:00 -0700

Cyborg rats are taking over the world!

Okay, so that's a lie. But there are robots with little rat brains out there. And you'll be surprised what they're being used for.

G-Bound R/C Car Travels on Land and Water!

John P. Barker — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:17:00 -0800

Zounds! An amphibious remote-controlled car that can drive upside down?!?!? What kind of craziness is this?!?!?

Want To Be Sure That Your Mail Won't Explode?

John P. Barker — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800

In today's volatile global scenario, the Scanmail 10K offers an element of safety against... well, getting blown up by a letter.

As Seen On TV: The AeroGarden

John P. Barker — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:04:00 -0800

The AeroGarden is an indoor gardening system that claims to grow herbs, tomatoes, and flowers at an increased rate and size with a minimum amount of time or effort on the part of the gardener. But does it work?

Look Out! Wearable Eyeball Robot Ads New Level of Gaming for iPhone

John P. Barker — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:41:00 -0700

"Hey, Bill? What's that on your arm?"

"What?"

"That. The eyeball."

"Oh, that! It's my new robot interface."

Be Careful What You Say. This USB Drive May Be Listening...

John P. Barker — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:56:00 -0700

This little USB flash drive isn't a Transformer - but it's definitely more than meets the eye...

8 Gifts That Could Make Your Father Hate You

John P. Barker — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:15:00 -0700

We've all given a gag gift at some point. And we've all probably had at least one experience where the gift has backfired. Father's Day (and dad's birthdays in general) always represent quite a challenge. Here are 8 items that I know would not work for my Dad--and may not work for yours as well.

WiFi Dowsing Rod Finds Signal Instead of Water

John P. Barker — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:40:00 -0700

Looking for the best place to set up your WiFi enabled laptop? Wave this little sucker around...

Palm Sized Robot Provides More Than Just Home Security

John P. Barker — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:54:00 -0700

The SRV-1 Blackfin Mobile Surveillance Robot may not be the most sleek little device, but it offers some unique features to entice the hobby roboticist in you!

Is Smart Mass the Ultimate Adult Office Toy?

John P. Barker — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:55:00 -0700

Smart Mass introduces a few new tricks to the ol' putty that we all know and love. It can drip from the ceiling or be shattered with a hammer. How's that for new tricks?

Motion Tracking Web Camera Makes It Risky To Teleconference While Naked

John P. Barker — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:47:00 -0700

If your computer is equipped with the BCP-401, you'd better be careful what you wear when teleconferencing with the boss!

Weird Voice Messenger Makes Me Reach For Fly Swatter

John P. Barker — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:00:00 -0700

It's tiny, looks like a bug, and talks to you. What is EchoBot? And why would I slap it with a fly swatter?

5 Ways In Which Video Games Have Warped My Little Brain

John P. Barker — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:50:00 -0700

Just look at that picture. It gives me the willies. Have you ever had a video game stick in your head to the point that it starts messing with everyday reality?

As Seen on TV: Bendaroos!

John P. Barker — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:22:00 -0700

Bendaroos are touted as a toy with endless possibilities. They bend! They stick! But what do parents think of this As Seen on TV toy?

Fujifilm Introduces 3D Digital Camera - No Glasses Required!!!

John P. Barker — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:45:00 -0700

I'm getting tired of plain ol' flat pictures. I'm ready for a visual upgrade. And it looks like Fujifilm has the answer.