LEGO BoomBox

lego-boomboxThe LEGO BoomBox is a cool stereo system designed to look like a LEGO brick. [Read more…]

Lego PS1 – Fully working Console

Although not breaking news as it is a few months old now, it could fall in to the breakable news category as this Sony PS1 is made of Lego. [Read more…]

Amazing Lego Space Shuttle

65k-lego-space-shuttleThis Lego space shuttle is made from a massive 65000 bricks. It took 1590 hours to build. [Read more…]

Guitar Hero Cufflinks

guitar-hero-cufflinksThese Guitar Hero Cufflinks are designed and detailed right down to the colour coding on the buttons.

Inspired by the best selling guitar video game, Guitar Hero. The replica strat cufflinks are detailed down to the colored buttons. A perfect companion for the weekend axe slinger.

They cost $50 and are available over at Cufflinks.

Can Water Cut It?

can-water-cut-itYou must have seen the Will It Blend videos where Tom Dickson of Blendtec smashes various gadgets to pieces by using his ultra tough blender. A new company are trying something similar which see’s them asking the question “Can Water Cut It?”

Check out the video below which shows how easily an old iPod can be cut very cleanly in half. The process is very quick and as there is no heat generated from the jet it prevents materials from distorting.

“What makes waterjets so popular? Waterjets require few secondary operations, produce net-shaped parts with no heat-affected zone, heat distortion, or mechanical stresses caused by other cutting methods, can cut with a narrow kerf, and can provide better usage of raw material since parts can be tightly nested.”

Via: Hacked Gadgets and Can Water Cut It?

Periodic Table of Controllers

periodic-table-of-controllersThis periodic table doesn’t list your normal chemistry type information. Instead, it was designed to list a bunch of old control pads, paddles and other console input devices.

The Periodic Table of Controllers was designed by a Flickr user who goes by the name of Pixel Fantasy. It details all the specs of each controller like how many buttons it has and what console it is compatible with along to what year the console was released. It makes an interesting read as I am sure you probably wont remember every one of these consoles. [Read more…]

Super Mario Russian Doll Set

super-mario-russian-dolls-8There’s a ton of Super Mario stuff being created such as the Mario Quilt and many others. The latest in the series is a Super Mario Russian Doll set. A Russian Doll set is where you get several wooden dolls which their decreasing sizes allow them to be placed one inside the other. [Read more…]

XBee PRO XSC RF Data Modules

xbee_900_rf_wirelessIf you need to get some data across a long distance and have no phone system or internet connection to achieve this then check out these XBee PRO XSC RF Data Modules. [Read more…]

Folding iPhone Stand – The BatRest

batrest_folding_iphone_standThe BatRest is a small folding cradle designed for the iPhone. It is compatible with the iPhone, iPhone 3G, iPod Touch and the G1. It is designed small enough that it fits along side a credit card in your wallet when not needed on your desk. [Read more…]

Super Bright LED Flashlight

led-flashlightA new LED flashlight has been created that is rated at 742 Lumens which makes it probably the most powerful LED torch in the world. 742 lumens is approaching LCD projectors in the brightness department. In one statement by the creators they say it’s the Worlds brightest single LED flashlight”.

The LED flashlight is named the Legion II and it features a single-finger switch for turning the thing on and off as well as being able to dim the torch should it be too bright for what you need. Two versions of the flashlight are available with one being very limited edition costing $295 (only a first batch of 30 have been built). The cheaper model costs $179 which is made from aluminium. The torch needs 3 lithium ion cells to power it. [Read more…]

Kindle 2 Available at Amazon

amazon-kindle-2The Amazon Kindle 2 has now been launched and is available over at Amazon. This new eBook reader is a step up from the original Kindle which already was a fantastic device. More details after the jump. [Read more…]

Classic Gaming Ties

8bit_tiesRetro games are the way forwards. They were all simple in looks but challenging in game play. If you want to look the part and bring back memories of the good old games then get one of these Classic Gaming Ties. [Read more…]