As Seen On TV: The Snuggie. I Want To Hate It...

by John P. Barker

A blanket with sleeves. Um... okay. Isn't that just a robe that you put on backwards? I want to hate this soooooo badly. But... I can't... It goes against every fiber of my being to say this: I like the Snuggie.

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Swedish Divot Tool May Help Your Golf Swing

by John P. Barker

Do they play golf in Sweden? I don't know (though I have a friend who would--I'll ask him in my next e-mail). Regardless, the Swedish have developed a new little tool to repair turf damage. It looks kind'a nifty...

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The Shark Steam Mop: Does It Work? - As Seen On TV

by John P. Barker

There are some people out there who love to clean. I'm not one of them. When I clean it comes in one large burst of energy that leaves me utterly spent--pretty much because I know I'm just gonna slob the whole place up again. So when I see a product that has the potential to make cleaning easier, I have to check it out. As See On TV: The Shark Steam Mop!

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Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome With The NoHands Mouse

by John P. Barker

Tired of having to move your hands away from the keyboard to take a sip of your tasty beverage? Well, the answer to this problem is only one click away... A click of your foot, that is.

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Curry Hand Grenade Quite A Spicy Weapon

by John P. Barker

Want to blow up the enemy with deliciousness? India has developed quite the little grenade that will not only disable the bad guy, but make him tasty...

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"Magical" Russian Steel Could Re-define Global Construction Standards

by John P. Barker

Could the steel industry go the way of the Dodo? A new compound developed in Russia may just signal a new wave in the structural support of large construction projects...

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Cell Phone Watch. Didn't Inspector Gadget Have One of These?

by John P. Barker

It's a phone. It's a watch. It's a phone... no... wait... it's a watch, a camera, a phone, an MP3 player, and pretty much everything but your own personal chef. I want one.

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Teddy Scares: A Not So Cuddly Bear Alternative

by John P. Barker

Take a look at that picture. A good look. Yep. That's a dead teddy bear. And apparently these little guys are coming to "snuggle" with us in a sinister way. They're cute. But, according to their biographies, they each have a personal agenda...

Strange Toy Emulates Environmental Conditions

by John P. Barker

Want a goo that imitates the environment of a distant planet? Can't quite figure that out? Neither could I. But Planet Plasma apparently mimics the textures and smells of Mars--as well as more terrestrial locales.

Draganflyer X6: A Camera Platform That 007 Would Love

by John P. Barker

Sometimes a gadget comes along that just blows my socks off. This is one of them: the Draganflyer X6, a miniature helicopter that can be used for security, film-making, surveying, and more. Plus it's cool looking...

Can The Baby Remote Actually Control Babies? Unfortunately, No...

by John P. Barker

Looking for a way to control babies with just the push of a button? Well, look somewhere else. The results of "Baby Remote Control" in a search engine query netted me the topic of this article. And while babies are still free to run amuck as they wish, at least they'll be able to emulate television control techniques.

Shark Submarine Allows Divers A Close-Up View Of The Ocean's Greatest Predator

by John P. Barker

Sharks are scary. So imagine having the cajones to not only swim near great whites, but with great whites. Fabien Cousteau has created the ultimate shark research tool: a shark submarine.

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A Home Theater For Your Wrist

by John P. Barker

A watch used to be a little timepiece that sat strapped by a band to your wrist. Now watch means... "watch." The Innovative Gadget TA457 Home Theater Watch 2GB ups the ante in television watches, offering a wide range of features and a nice amount of storage space. But does it tell time?

What Is A "Mobility Denial System?"

by John P. Barker

Rioting, looting, urban uprisings... The world is crazy. In an effort to control these situations without relying on lethal techniques, The Southwestern Research Institute developed the Mobility Denial System. And until banana peels become standard military issue, it may be the best thing we've got...

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New Compact Recycling Unit Allows You To Organize Before Crushing!

by John P. Barker

If you're a slob like me you may want to check out Mode RCC1000 Premium Home Recycling Center with Mechanical Compactor and it's less-sophisticated brother, the Mode MT100 Premium 10-Gallon Kitchen Bin. If I had something like this I'd be able to find my stereo...

Solar Powered Orangutan Can Climb Miles of Rope - In Theory...

by John P. Barker

Solar Power is becoming quite a popular topic to explore with toys--probably due to the expense of actually providing a full-sized working model of an item would break the bank. So now we have tiny solar powered cars, solar powered toy airplanes, and now... the solar powered orangutan. And while I would love to see mass-produced, fully functional, full-sized working versions of the car and the airplane, I think that this thing would be quite disconcerting due to it's tank-like design...

RF Detector Tells You If Someone Is Listening In

by John P. Barker

Have you ever gotten an odd look from someone? That specific look that says, "I know what you're doing?" If so, you may want to check out this little RF Detection device. It may be the last barrier of defense for your privacy.

Semen Spy: Need I Say More?

by John P. Barker

Ever get a hankerin' to detect for semen? No? Me neither. I don't think James Bond carried this little spy gadget around. But as a kit to make sure your kids aren't doing something naughty, the KJB Semen Detection Spy Kit is probably a good idea.

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Necktie Camera Ensures That Board Meetings Will Never Be The Same

by John P. Barker

Even James Bond would look stylish wearing this suave tie. But he wouldn't say, "Smile! You're on camera!" the way that I would. I'd make a horrible spy...

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Girlfriends Across the Nation Grab Fly Swatters To Fight Off RC Dragonfly

by John P. Barker

Giant bugs are an everyday occurrence where I live in good ol' Florida. And while I can't say that we have bugs as big as this remote controlled dragonfly, I can say they get pretty close. So be careful if you fly this around your girlfriend if you live in The Sunshine State. She'll flatten this little whopper out with one swing of a fly swatter. But you can be sure that it looks really cool flying around before it gets crushed...