Curious Technology on TFTS

Sega Toys Uchiage Hanabi Castrates the Fireworks Show [Mini Projector Provides Simulated Fun]

If you’ve ever thought about inventing a device that projects simulated fireworks on your walls and ceilings you probably work for Sega Toys. Because I’m pretty sure that no one ouside of the land of Hello Kitty would ever come …

Posted July 3rd 2009 at 7:12 pm by Robert Lesher

WhyCry Baby Crying Analyzer [Break the Baby Code with This High-Tech Listening Device]

For many new parents, the challenge of knowing what to do when your baby is crying can be nerve wracking. What do all of those wails mean? Is he hungry? Thirsty? Bored? Is it just gas? No longer do parents …

Posted July 3rd 2009 at 3:57 pm by Robert Lesher

Timbuk2 Dolores Chiller Complete With Bottle Opener [Messenger Bag Cooler to Keep Beer Cold]

Although not a gadget in its true meaning, the cold beer flavor from Timbuk2’s Dolores Chiller (named after San Francisco’s Dolores Park) definitely managed to get our attention. Shaped like a messenger bag and perfect for the summer months to …

Posted July 2nd 2009 at 8:06 pm by Alex Ion

CVFR-S09 Solar Vest [Recharge Your iPod and Alienate People At the Same Time]

If you are having trouble with excess popularity, good looks, and general coolness, and the pocket protector isn’t doing it for you, I think I have just the thing. I believe I may have stumbled upon the quintessential geek garment. …

Posted July 1st 2009 at 6:01 pm by Robert Lesher

Arimaz Creeps Out Computer Users with Tiny Robot Penguin [Autonomous, Interactive Robot Talks to Facebook]

I have always wished that I could have a small, multi-colored, visor-wearing autonomous robot penguin that would meander around my desk making noises and lighting up. Am I alone here? OK, this one almost defies description and it definitely defies …

Posted June 30th 2009 at 6:16 pm by Robert Lesher

Device Created to Entertain Pets, Stupid People [laser powered toy takes the human out of the picture]

We all know how satisfying it can be to watch your cat or dog chase a light around on the floor. Feeding into their innate lower brain function provides us with hours of mindless entertainment. But having to wave that …

Posted June 30th 2009 at 1:39 pm by Robert Lesher

UxSight Brings Cool to Your Cubes [Color-Changing LED Ice-Bucket]

The world is full of boring ice cubes, and I, for one, am tired of it. They just sit there in your ice bucket, staring back at you smugly, almost defiantly, as if they know that they’re doomed to play …

Posted June 29th 2009 at 4:41 pm by Robert Lesher

Public Toilet with Transparent Walls in Lausanne [Dare to?]

Imagine that you’re in Lausanne, you had a few beers and the intoxicating fluid is trying to get out of your body. You really need to go, but the only public toilet you find has transparent walls. What a crappy …

Posted May 28th 2009 at 4:47 pm by Alex Ion

Dogfight [Video of Flight Simulator cum Exercise Bike in Action]

Electronic Sports has launched Dogfight - a next generation exergaming fitness product. Basically, a flight simulator and an exercise bike cobbled together. You pedal, the plane flies! Spring-loaded handles are provided for controlling the aircraft.

Posted December 18th 2008 at 12:12 pm by Piyush

Mamoru - Spooky Looking Robot to Assist Elders

Looking at the image you might wonder if this is a good time to be a senior citizen in Japan. But worry not, for inspite of its downright spooky looks The Mamoru (which means “to protect” in Japanese) is a …

Posted December 16th 2008 at 8:34 pm by Piyush

Gyroscopic Golf Club [You're Good, You Don't Need This]

Two pastimes and sports that have the potential to offer maximum tranquility and relaxation often end up achieving the exact opposite for the hapless practitioner. One, of course is fishing and we’ve all had the one that got away and …

Posted December 15th 2008 at 8:06 pm by Piyush