Oct
31st

Rideable Train Set Will End Your Fairy Tale Christmas [Toys]

Author: Jo | Files under Technology

Let me tell you a story about a boy named Timmy. Born to a poor servant woman out of wedlock, Timmy was abandoned at a young age on the steps of a church, his mother hoping he could find a life better than she could provide. He did not. Instead Timmy spent his youth traveling [...]


Oct
28th

Toys ‘R’ Us makes room for iPods, Eee PCs and cash money

Author: Jo | Files under Engadget

Filed under: Laptops, Portable Audio

Toys ‘R’ Us, the primary provisioner of joy and happiness to children in the world, is branching out into iPods and Eee PCs. Though never a stranger to consumer electronics, Toys ‘R’ Us has traditionally shied away from strict gadgetry — with a notable exception being Zune sales starting last year. [...]


Oct
28th

Apple Ships Tiny iPhone USB Power Adapter in Huge Anti-Green Package [Shipping Hall Of Shame]

Author: Jo | Files under Technology

This one will probably make the Greenpeace douchebags moan with pleasure: It seems that the Apple replacement parts department didn’t get Steve’s memo pushing for green this, recycled that, and reduced packaging materials. At least judging from the needlessly huge box used to ship this iPhone tiny USB power adapter replacement:
Have you noticed the packaging [...]


Oct
28th

Toys ‘R’ Us makes room for iPods, Eee PCs and cash money

Author: Jo | Files under Engadget

Filed under: Laptops, Portable Audio

Toys ‘R’ Us, the primary provisioner of joy and happiness to children in the world, is branching out into iPods and Eee PCs. Though never a stranger to consumer electronics, Toys ‘R’ Us has traditionally shied away from strict gadgetry — with a notable exception being Zune sales starting last year. [...]


Oct
27th

Apple Ships Tiny iPhone USB Power Adapter in Huge Anti-Green Package [Shipping Hall Of Shame]

Author: Jo | Files under Technology

This one will probably make the Greenpeace douchebags moan with pleasure: It seems that the Apple replacement parts department didn’t get Steve’s memo pushing for green this, recycled that, and reduced packaging materials. At least judging from the needlessly huge box used to ship this iPhone tiny USB power adapter replacement:
Have you noticed the packaging [...]


Oct
26th

ITAMI FiTrainer headset: it’s like a coach on your head

Author: Jo | Files under Engadget

Filed under: Portable Audio, Wearables

Remember that Body Trainer headset unveiled by Sega Toys earlier this year? If not, there’s hardly a better time to refresh your memory given that it’s coming to US soil via ITAMI. The rebadged FiTrainer comes equipped with a heart sensor and built-in one-liners to keep you going when your muscles [...]


Oct
26th

Ron Jeremy’s Wind Up Toy: You Would If You Could! (NSFW) [Nsfw]

Author: Jo | Files under Technology

Yes indeed, Ron Jeremy lives the life that other fat, hairy men can only dream about. I don’t think I need to tell you what this wind-up toy does, but I can tell you that every man has secretly wished for this ability at one point or another. Haha…man, I wonder what the people who [...]


Oct
26th

ITAMI FiTrainer headset: it’s like a coach on your head

Author: Jo | Files under Engadget

Filed under: Portable Audio, Wearables

Remember that Body Trainer headset unveiled by Sega Toys earlier this year? If not, there’s hardly a better time to refresh your memory given that it’s coming to US soil via ITAMI. The rebadged FiTrainer comes equipped with a heart sensor and built-in one-liners to keep you going when your muscles [...]


Oct
24th

Remote Controlled USS Seawolf Brings Cold War Fun to Your Hot Bath [Toys]

Author: Jo | Files under Technology

If bath time’s gotten boring for you recently, why not try reenacting the Cold War in your tub? Here’s a submersible radio-controlled replica of the USS Seawolf SSN-21 submarine, with a funny little periscope themed remote thrown in for good measure. The real Seawolf was commissioned in 1989 as a response to the Soviet [...]


Oct
22nd

Ferrari Arno XI Hydroplane Is Remote Controlled, Costs Two Grand [Toys]

Author: Jo | Files under Technology

Fans of classic speedboats can now reenact one of the most exiting races ever in their backyard pool with the remote controlled Ferrari Arno XI Hydroplane. The boat is a 1:10 replica of the Arno XI, which zoomed to a 1953 record-shattering 150.49mph. It’s almost 3 feet in length, weighs 16 pounds and can [...]