When 2 Become 1

Jet Stream Water Glove

2008-08-11T18:22:00.003+08:00

The Jet Stream Water Glove is a glove shaped water pistol with a water tank backpack! The coolest alternative to water pistols to hit the market. You can rush round the garden like a water-soaking super hero, drenching your target with 4 streams of water at once! The backpack holds up to 2.5 litres of water, which means that you don't have to go and fill it back up every 10 seconds. A small hose connects the water tank to your Jet Stream Water Glove and boy will you feel super cool wearing it.

If like me you are against the use of guns in any form, but miss a good ol' water fight with your chums, then this is the answer. The Jet Stream Water Glove is a fantastically different and futuristic looking alternative in the world of water fights. Just putting on the water glove emits a message of 'Don't mess with the Fist of Doom mister' Try wearing this Jet Stream Water Glove and not make a Superman 'staring into the sunset after saving the universe' face. I dare you.

A telescope inside a walking stick

2008-08-11T18:20:00.002+08:00

When we first heard about this we thought it was a crazy idea. A telescope inside a walking stick?

Then again, how cool is the idea of walking outside when you suddenly feel the urge to watch something from up close. Simply take your stick, point it to the object and enjoy the telescopic view.

The stick has a cool looking handle which, when pulled, reveals a tiny telescope. Of course you should not expect a huge magnification as it only has a 3x zoom.

This is an excellent gadget for bird watchers and hikers and is made out of decent African rosewood.

Grow Your Own Girlfriend

2008-08-11T18:17:00.002+08:00

Our Grow Your Own Girlfriend is a fantastic gift idea for those who are fed up with nagging, pestering, moaning girlfriends. This 6cm tall hottie will grow up to 600% her original size! Just pop your new girlfriend into water and within 2 hours she will begin to grow! Your girlfriend will be at her greatest size within 3 days, and if a small, wet, bright pink woman is your thing then this is the perfect gift for you.

RaceChairs: Sports Car Seats For The Cubicle

2008-07-30T12:47:00.000+08:00

When I was shopping for just the write ass-receptacle for my cubicle, I considered the ejector seat chair, Hula chair, and tank chair. Unfortunately, I didn't know about these fast little numbers at the time. RaceChairs are actual seats from sports cars that have been converted into office chairs. Based on the picture, they may or may not be manufactured in somebody's guest bedroom. Depending on the model, they vary in price from a paltry $2,000 to over $10,000. Holy crap. That one there is from a Ferrari 360 and costs $3,000, but I just used the company card to get the $11,000 Lamborghini LP640 Murcielago.

LEGO Minstorm Set Solves Rubik's Cube

2008-07-29T12:25:00.001+08:00

Tilted Twister is a robot built from a Lego Minstrom NXT set that can solve a Rubik's cube.

Tilted Twister solves Rubik's cube fully automatically. Just place the scrambled cube on Tilted Twister's turntable. An ultrasonic sensor detects its presence and starts to read the colors of the cube faces using a light sensor. The robot turns and tilts the cube in order to read all the faces of the cube. It then calculates a solution and executes the moves by turning, tilting and twisting the cube.

Performance

* Scanning the cube: 1 minute
* Calculating a solution: 20 - 40 seconds
* Executing the moves: 1 - 5 minutes. Average 4.5 minutes (60 faceturns)
* Average total time: 6 minutes

The Fingernail Watch

2008-07-24T11:10:00.003+08:00

The Timex2154 is a conceptual watch design that took runner-up in the global watch design competition sponsored by Timex and Core77. First place was a sundial. This particular concept was designed by a stoner (hence the 4:20) and fastens to your nail. You push the end to scroll through the different modes and change your color options. My girlfriend is so stupid she would probably nail polish right over it. Hey Timex, if you decide to manufacture this thing can you do me a favor and make a fingernail calculator too? I'm failing algebra because the teacher doesn't let us use calculators. Well, that, and the guy I chose cheat off of is apparently an idiot.

That's time at your fingertips [popgadget]

B21 Kitchen Robot (AKA: The Kitchen Killer)

2008-07-23T12:28:00.001+08:00

The B21 Kitchen Robot was designed to know where everything in your kitchen is via RFID tagging and help you prepare meals. In reality, the robot will probably just stab you. The blue barrel bastard was created by the Technical University of Munich and even has the capability to learn how to use new tools (read: knives, read: oh fucking great).

(By using RFID tags) the robot knows where everything is, and it can learn simple tasks simply by observing the movements of the objects.
"Setting the table is very easily recognized from cups and plates disappearing from the cupboard and appearing on the table, and cleaning up later is characterized by the same objects disappearing from the table and appearing in the dishwasher."

The team is also working to integrate a number of open-source software packages to enable the robots to get instructions from the internet, in the same way that some search for images.

Oh yeah, that's just what I need -- a robot that's getting instructions from the interwebs. So let me get this straight: There's a robot in my kitchen. It knows where the knives are, and it's being controlled by someone whose goal is to type F1RST! in the comments? Thanks, but I'll just keep my wife chained to the stove. Damnit, hold on.

Robot chef gets a boost from wireless kitchen [newscientist]

Hands-Free Laptop Holder

2008-07-21T11:57:00.001+08:00

The Connect-A-Desk is a $40 hands free laptop desk that hangs from your neck. It was designed to make you look cool and I think it's safe to say it's working perfectly.

I mean, it's hands-free, so you can walk around (or drive) and still use your computer. I do suggest they sell a towel attachment though. You know, one that hangs down in front low enough to cover your junk.

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Required invention: Fuel saving device

2008-07-18T10:42:00.003+08:00

Here's a video for some Friday lightness. Its a music video by some Malaysian artistes singing a song. Its alrite in the beginning then it gets draggy because they keep repeating the chorus about 500 times. Which so happens to be the amount of money I spent every month filling my tank up with petrol.

Here are some fuel saving tips, myth or facts I'll let you decide:

ONLY BUY OR FILL UP YOUR CAR OR BIKKIE IN THE EARLY MORNING WHEN THE GROUND TEMPERATURE IS STILL COLD.
Remember that all service stations have their storage tanks buried below ground. The colder the ground, the denser the fuel, when it gets warmer petrol expands, so buying in the afternoon or in the evening, your litre is not exactly a litre. In the petroleum business, the specific gravity and the temperature of the petrol, diesel and jet fuel, ethanol and other petroleum products play an important role. A 1degree rise in temperature is a big deal for this business. But the service stations do not have temperature compensation at the pumps.

WHEN YOU’RE FILLING UP, DO NOT SQUEEZE THE TRIGGER OF THE NOZZLE TO A FAST MODE.
If you look, you will see that the trigger has three (3) stages: low, middle, and high. In slow mode, you should be pumping on low speed, thereby minimizing the vapours that are created, while you are pumping. All hoses at the pump have a vapour return. If you are pumping on the fast rate, some of the liquid that goes to your tank becomes vapour. Those vapours are being sucked up and back into the underground storage tank so you’re getting less worth for your money.

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT TIPS IS TO FILL UP WHEN YOUR TANK IS HALF FULL.
The reason for this is, the more fuel you have in your tank, the less air occupying its empty space. Petrol evaporates faster than you can imagine. Petroleum storage tanks have an internal floating roof. This roof serves as zero clearance between the petrol and the atmosphere, so it minimizes the evaporation. Unlike service stations, here where I work, every truck that we load is temperature compensated, so that every litre is actually the exact amount.

ANOTHER REMINDER, IF THERE IS A FUEL TRUCK PUMPING INTO THE STORAGE TANKS, WHEN YOU STOP TO BUY, DO NOT FILL UP.
Most likely the petrol/diesel is being stirred up as the fuel is being delivered, and you might pick up some of the dirt that normally settles on the bottom.

Considering I got this off an email, I'm not exactly sure about its authenticity and whether or not it will work just as great if followed. What I'm sure is, if I'm going to be driving 450 km every week I'd better be able to do it in one full tank. Enjoy the Friday.

Tetris Ice Cubes

2008-07-17T20:14:00.001+08:00

We've seen Tetris shelves, mirrors, decals, waffles, and even another set of ice cube trays, but here comes another. Because, well, I love Tetris and I love drinking. Both hold a very special place in my heart. A place I go when my wife starts blathering about the rough day she had at work and I'm trying to tune her out.

tetris + ice cubes = icetris [technabob]

Spectacles+Magnifying glasses: An eye burning experience

2008-07-17T14:12:00.000+08:00

Do not try this at home. Most inventions are designed to help people do things better,smarter or faster...but yet there a few ones there that are out to get you..

Using the Spectacles and Magnifying glass combo in broad daylight can surely be dangerous.

2008-07-17T11:28:00.001+08:00

The gCubik is a little 10cm (~4 inch) cube designed by Japan's National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT) that can display 3-D images via integrated imaging technology and its multiple sides.

The NICT wants to significantly improve the display quality within 3 years. A wireless version is in the works as well. The institute aims at commercializing the gCubik for use in business and science. They say their invention could be used by video game companies, too, for example.

Sure, video games, that would be fun. But let's face it: the box was designed for 3-D porn. Can you imagine what a boob would look like on that thing? Yeah, pretty shitty. Still, it's a step.

Amazing mini 3D-display cube developed in Japan [crunchgear]

Kid cheats at Claw Machine

2008-07-16T11:05:00.001+08:00

We've all heard the stories before: some kid crawls into a machine trying to snag a free prize. Until now we just had to read about, but here comes the video! Note to parents: no matter what your paternal instincts are telling you, a claw machine is not a suitable babysitter. Hard to believe, I know

Hat Technology

2008-07-15T16:22:00.001+08:00

If there's one thing I know, it's fashion. So believe me when I tell you that these hats are totally gonna be the new paisley. The Bang-Go is a hat made for women and men with bangs that want to wear a hat but don't like the wear they crush their precious hairstyle. Bang-Gos costs $20 usd, should have been called Go-Bangs, and the top can be removed if you just want a visor.

Which is exactly what you need if you're a hat person and don't like ruining your hair. I'm sure they invented the Bang-Go earlier on, but commercialisation has its wonders. You go, go bang go! My witty improvisation might be ignored.

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OMG. Insane motorbiker rides and sms at the same time

2008-07-15T12:22:00.006+08:00

Multi-tasking isn't my thing. I like devices that do two things at once. Like my shaver, not only does it shave, but acts as if I'm still at work with noisy manufacturing factory like sounds around.

This is a video of a guy lying down on a motorcycle and text messaging, all while cruising down the highway in New Delhi, India. No way? Yes way! And also, holy shit!

Weird and Cool Inventions

2008-07-14T15:05:00.002+08:00

I've seen some really cool and weird things in my life. Like that time Aunt Sally wore a football helmet and called it a hat of couture. Weird. Check this video out.

Stud Spectacles

2008-07-14T14:41:00.001+08:00

Anyone who wears glasses knows that the earpiece that holds your glasses to your head can be annoying and, on a bad day, cause headaches. The earpieces have to be tight enough to hold your glasses on, and loose enough to be comfortable. And, it can be tricky finding this happy medium. So our fearless inventor discovered a new way to hang eye glasses on your face, by using body piercing studs! That's right... pierce your eyebrows, hang your glasses (#13 in the top illustration).

You say you don't have have pierced eyebrows? No problemo, my friend. The inventor even came up with a design that works with a nose bridge stud. You got it, just pierce the skin between your eyes and screw your new frameless glasses to your face.

Finally, piercing gets practical!

This makes sense, because I'm so much more of a stud than I am a nerd. Armed with knowledge and good looks, the world finally looks a little too easy to take on. Bring it on.

Funny Inventions - A video

2008-07-14T14:38:00.005+08:00

Here's a video that'll pretty much summarise alot of the crazy inventions. Best part of this, is that it'll probably spark more of this. Can't say I'm surprised. Like the last time Subway put more cheese in my order. Was I surprised? No. Its a conspiracy man.

Japanese Invention: Mechanical Pencil

2008-07-14T14:38:00.002+08:00

The Japanese Mechanical Pencil is kinda like the type you'd want to use in an exam. Hardly conventional in any way, as you may have already expected the moment you touched down at this blog. Check out the video. Its nothing short of an amazement.

Institute of Integration

2008-07-09T21:39:00.000+08:00

Peanut butter + jam. Monkeys + bicycles. Brad + Angelina. Magic happens when one exceptional entity fuses with another. A smorgasboard of 2-in-1 inventions is tried and tested right here, by our top-notch team of Nobel Prize-aspiring scientists, researchers and guinea pigs. Through a patented process of pitching, prodding and perplexing, we have worked tirelessly to uncover the true gems. Take a look at what we saw as hot, and not.

Kling Tut

2008-07-08T15:47:00.001+08:00

According to our inventor; "...individuals are often quite uncomfortable during travel, such as by airplane, bus or train, because seats on these vehicles are typically not well-suited for larger body sizes and cannot be adjusted in width. As a result, the arms of larger individuals tend to extend over the armrest and and thereby contact adjacent passengers. Worse yet, an individual's arm may extend into an aisle where it can be hit and injured by passersby or food carts". End quote.

His solution? Kling Tut, where gloves with Velcro palms attach your hands to a Velcro vest. Simple yet elegant. Now your arms are free to dangle within the confines of your own personal space. Goodnight!

Fish 'n Flush!

2008-07-08T15:45:00.001+08:00

Goldfish die and then what happens next? You flush them down the toilet! But that's not what the Fish 'n Flush is all about my friend, oh no. The Fish 'n Flush is a toilet aquarium kit that turns your toilet into a facsimile of the Great Barrier Reef, complete with colorful fish and bubbling treasure chests. Finding Nemo has never been easier. Our concern is for the poor fish and the views they have to endure.

Diaper Harness

2008-07-08T15:43:00.004+08:00

What's the downside of pet diapers? Well, besides being very funny looking, they tend to slide off Binky's butt. The Diaper Harness keeps those tiny diapers held firmly over the place they need to be to catch what they need to catch. Also suitable for extra wiggly teeny tikes!

Fanny Fan

2008-07-08T15:43:00.003+08:00

What's the leading cause of diaper rash? Wetness! Wet baby bottoms equal rashy rashes, so our inventor came up with a baby safe Fanny Fan. It's foam sponge blades are safe and if you notice a questionable odor in the air, this little gadget even comes with a perfume dispensing function, allowing you to spritz an anti-microbial fragrance on baby's bum that will make everyone happy.

Pet Petter

2008-07-08T15:34:00.000+08:00

Pets need petting and according to our inventor; "One of the primary elements of this relationship of man and domestic pets seems to be the scratching, stroking and petting of a pet that can be accomplished by it's human symbiont by reason of his greater dexterity. Though this petting process seems to be a necessary and essential element of a human relationship with pets, it oftentimes is neglected, undoubtedly to the sensual displeasure of the animal involved and quite possibly to the potential disruption of the relationship with that animal".

Hey! We can't have you two breaking up, so when Benji needs a little extra affection, he can step right up to his new love machine, the Pet Petter! An electric eye spots your hairy little friend and signals the electronic motors to start swinging the petting arm tipped with a human-like hand. Remarkably, the inventor also suggests it can be used for human infants. Just remember what your Mother told you; be careful, you could put an eye out with that thing!

Bag Man

2008-07-08T15:10:00.000+08:00

Stadium seats can be hard on ye ole buns and not all stadiums are domed for protection against bad weather. But you can still enjoy the game while sitting in rain, sleet, hail or snow in the Bag Man, your own personal padded biosphere for fallen fashionistas. This boxy invention combines a padded seat cushion with a weatherproof zippered cubist contraption that allows you to poke you face out to catch all the action. It even incorporates a lap flap that not only protects your lap from the elements, it also doubles as a serving tray. Now all you need to do is to stick your feet in a paper grocery bag to complete your exquisite ensemble

Subliminal Glasses

2008-07-08T14:44:00.000+08:00

You will be happy, you will play perfect ping pong... hey, is it working? You know, the subliminal messages you are getting from your glasses. Subliminal messages are often graphic or word messages flashed in front of you so fast you don't consciously notice them but your subconscious may go, aha! Subliminal messages have long been banned from TV and advertising but who's to say you don't want to subliminate yourself? (We just make the words up as we go along here folks).

The Subliminal Glasses come with various graphic messages that you place inside your special subconscious lenses and stare at them all day and all night. The inventor suggests you won't even notice them after a while. So next time you want to cut down on your vices, or smile more or we're not really sure what the message is with that ping pong paddle thing, but next time you want to change your personal behavior, maybe modify your mind and become one with the smiley face, then it's time to stare through your Subliminal Glasses and go to that happier place.

Beerbrella

2008-07-08T14:43:00.000+08:00

Two of America's favorite pastimes are baseball and beer. Sitting in the hot sun, slaking your thirst with an ice cold beverage... our kind of day. But there's a downside to the warming rays of the sun, they also heat your brewski bottle and that's not a good thing. So our inventors came up with a brilliant solution, the surprisingly simple Beerbrella! The Beerbrella conveniently clips onto your bottle, providing cooling shade as it creates your own personal beverage oasis.

But sun blocking is also beer blocking so the Beerbrella pivots at it's peak for easy bottle access. Now the dilemma... beer in one hand, hot dog in the other, looks like your gonna need to put your nose to work tipping your Beerbrella up, then down, up, then down, up, then down.

Sub Dermal Watch

2008-07-08T14:42:00.000+08:00

Hey, are you always losing your watch? Well now you'll never have to remember your forgetfulness again! With the Sub Dermal Watch implanted in your arm, you will always, and we mean always have the time handy dandy. That's right, we said implanted, as in under your skin. The inventor says with the proper LED lights, you'll be able to clearly see the time through your essentially translucent skin.

Have you thought about getting a tattoo but you're worried that you'll be tired of it after a few years? You can also use the Sub Dermal Watch as a Sub Dermal Tattoo and change your message at will, via wireless remote control! Your ever changing message will softly glow through your skin, giving you a sophisticated, yet edgy look. A little bit Silicon Valley, a little bit rock and roll.

Hmmmm, looks like you'll be heading to the doctor's office when it's time to get your batteries changed.

Beach Boots

2008-07-08T14:41:00.002+08:00

Most new inventions consist of improvements to previous inventions. Most inventions are not completely original in their concept. But our inventor wanted to find a niche, his own little piece of the invention world where no one had dared go before. He looked at the world of specialized shoes. He saw footwear for fencing, for football, for running and boxing. He saw specialized shoes for ice skating, for soccer and for basketball. But our courageous inventor never saw a shoe or boot for traversing sand, and thus was born, the Beach Boot!

Forget about the fact that where there's sand, there's usually sun and hot boots make for sweaty feet. Forget the fact that in order for humans to walk through sand, we simply pick up our feet and move them forward, one at a time. Remember my friend, locomotion through sand is a niche so narrow as to surely give our inventor a world exclusive.

Each Beach Boot is powered by a mini-motor and battery pack concealed in it's sole. To move forward, you simply activate a toe-controlled switch mounted in your boot (we don't make this stuff up folks). The mini-motors kick your Beach Boots into gear and if our guess is correct, instead of moving forward, your body weight will cause the puny caterpillar tracks to proceed to dig a hole in the sand, right out from under you.

Original? Yes. Practical? Schmactical!

Big Ash Bib

2008-07-08T14:23:00.000+08:00

Smoking while driving presents certain health risks. As an example, a hot ash falling into your lap can have frightful consequences. How can you safely dispose those pesky ashes? Never fear, the Big Ash Bib is here! Now you can always keep both hands securely on the steering wheel because this huge lap ash tray is soooo big it will catch any and all burning embers.

To dispose of the cig's ashes, hum "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" and wiggle your lips aggressively up and down until the ashes fall into your Big Ash Bib. We suggest wearing it everywhere. It's perfect for long business meetings, first dates and watching Wheel of Fortune!

Fingernail Fanatic

2008-07-08T14:11:00.001+08:00

According to the inventor; "In this modern world we are constantly being judged by our appearance. Whether it is our personality, intelligence, wit, or good demeanor we want to emphasize and be judged by, personal hygiene seems to play an even bigger role than ever before notwithstanding our other traits. Today, hard work and industry are not enough for a man to impress others. Gone are the days of old when a man could come home to his wife after a hard days work, smelling of foul odors and being covered from head to toe in dirt, with no negative repercussion. Instead, we live in a highly sanitized and glamorized society in which images of finely dressed and well coifed models are continuously being thrust into our view as well as our collective psyche."

He goes on to say; "For thousands of years people have been fighting dirty fingernails much like they hunted wild game in cave-man days---manually, with the blade of a knife. While this may work in some cases, such as where the dirt is easily dislodged, it presupposes a certain level of coordination while handling a knife. Once again, today's modern man is both better educated and less adept with a knife."

Ok, lets get serious here folks, our inventor has spent way too much time thinking about clean fingernails, their history and their impact on society at large. But such a detailed mind has brought us a foolproof, completely automated machine for cleaning the hard substance growing from the end of our digits. The Fingernail Fanatic has an amazing array of features including, but not limited too (a little attorney speak there), motor driven, finely tuned oscillating brushes, fine jets of aqueous solutions and finger alignment tunnels to maintain proper digit orientation in the plane of the scrubbing zone. Wow, we're impressed but the inventor should think about getting out a little more often.

Insect Balls

2008-07-07T18:25:00.000+08:00

Insects can be annoying. According to the inventor; "The problem frequenting sports enthusiasts, such as golfers, fishermen, softball players, etc., has been gnats surrounding one's face during the playing of the game. Prior attempts to rid oneself of the gnats would include spraying with bug repellant, waving a hat back and forth, or lifting the hat to above one's head to attract the gnats. These prior art methods have been unacceptable in that the gnats or insects will still be attracted to one's head". His solution… Insect Balls!

Spray a ball with insect attractant, stick that ball on a rod and attach it to your hat with an alligator clip. Presto Chango, you now have a herd of gnats hovering less annoyingly above the back of your head, where you don't have a nose, mouth or eyes to be as maddened by the little buggers. Insect balls can also double as an alien communication antennae and a convenient lightening rod.

Baby Patter

2008-07-07T18:08:00.000+08:00

Parents of babies never get enough sleep. According to our inventor; "it is sometimes difficult for the infant to fall asleep, and the parent must resort to patting the baby to sleep by repeated pats upon the hind parts thereof". That's right, "hind parts thereof" to the inventor, "baby's butt" to you and me. When baby's awake, a parent is awake...that is until now. With the motorized Baby Patter, parents can go back to sleep and let the mechanized robot arm comfort Junior back to sleep with a periodic patting on the rump. It looks like you need to line Junior up just right to get the proper pat and one thing we don't see is a timer. So lets hope he doesn't turn around in his sleep because Mom was right, you could poke an eye out with that thing!

Fork Alaram: Watch that waist line!

2008-07-06T22:32:00.000+08:00

This one is for the weight conscious. Yes.... a fork which signals you when its time for the next bite.
Why? Because you people are eating too fast! Quit inhaling your food! Slow down, take a break and give your food some time to settle. Slower eating leads to feeling full before you've devoured an entire ten course meal. Less food, less weight gain.

The rules: you can only eat when your fork gives you the green light. That's right, once you've shoveled some food into your mouth, the fork sensors cue the fork to emit a red light. And you know what that means, STOP! Now wait, tick, tick, tick, tick… ding! Green light, take a bite.

Hands Free Communication

2008-06-21T09:31:00.000+08:00

Check this out! Idea No. #294, 107, 547
Who needs wireless solutions when you've got ingenuity? What our inventor failed to realize was the headbands are "like so 1985" - according to the focus group.

When 2 Become 1

2008-06-20T09:41:00.000+08:00

Just when you think you can put one useful thing with another and shazaam! - you get anything TWICE as nice, right?

Well, it's not always the case....

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