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4 Ways to Unleash the Power of Your Wiimote Controller

A big part of the Nintendo Wii's charm is its wireless motion-sensing controller, the Wiimote. But who knew it could do so much more than just serving as a virtual racket or bat? From pointing your Roomba to where it should go, to creating an interactive whiteboard for a fraction of the cost, here are 4 Wiimote hacks guaranteed to make you smile. 1. Hook it up to a Horse With the technology available for modifying the wiimote now, nothing is impossible these days. Even rigging a springy... READ ON

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The WASP Injector Knife

The WASP Injector Knife was designed to kill in a particularly gruesome but effective way. It's marketed as a defense against deadly sharks, wildcats, and bears. From the product site: This weapon injects a freezing cold ball of compressed gas, approximately the size of a basketball, at 800psi nearly instantly. The effects of this injection will drop many of the world's largest land predators. The effects of the compressed gas not only cause over-inflation during ascent when used underwater, but also... READ ON

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Crazy Forts

What really grabbed my eye this week was not so much a geeky gadget but a really cool toy I wish I had when I was a kid. See, I loved building forts, little playhouses, and tents for imaginary play, and I loved my Tinker Toys. Crazy Forts is both of those in one! A Crazy Forts kit looks like nothing more than Tinker Toys big enough to live inside, but what else does a kid need? * A Crazy Fort set comes with 44 sticks and 25 balls used to connect them in at various angles. Build your fort, castle, tunnel,... READ ON

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The Sony Rolly

The Sony Rolly Sound Entertainment Player is an egg-shaped 2Gb MP3 player that flaps its wings, rolls around, and flashes LED lights in time to the music. Rolly was unveiled in Japan last fall, and has only been available in the US for a few... READ ON

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Remote Buddy

Add a futuristic touch to your living room, if you think that will 1) make life easier or 2) impress your... READ ON

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Bierstick

The world was waiting for a contraption that addressed one of mankind's most pressing needs -how to drink beer faster. The wait is over, because Bierstick is... READ ON

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6 Strange and Unique Fathers Day Gifts

The problem with buying a gift for Fathers Day is that most men just go buy things they want when they want them. If they can't afford it, chances are you can't afford it, either. Is it any wonder why we buy him yet another fishing lure or tie every year? It takes some imagination and maybe a sense of humor to get him something really different, like these gifts. Pool Pogo... READ ON

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ANEO Web Camera

Webcams come in all shapes, sizes, and configurations. The ANEO ANWC0804 Web Camera is one of the cutest, in the shape of a little guy with a big eye looking at you. The arms and legs are adjustable, enabling him to sit where you want him to. But that's just the beginning of the fun! * The camera comes with three interactive games, Kungfu, Super Knight, and Funny Stair. You need no controller, mouse, or keys to play; just interact with the objects on screen, as you'll be in the screen with... READ ON

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Big Daddy Driver

Fathers Day is coming up, isn't it? Dad probably enjoys golf more than he enjoys trimming the lawn. Now he can do both at once! The Big Daddy Driver is a combination golf club and weed whacker. And it really cuts grass! Yeah, sure, it would be fun to use around the yard, but much more fun on the golf course. Imagine the faces on the rest of your foursome when you pull this out next time you land in the rough! Requires 6AA batteries (included). Get yours for $49.95, which is about what... READ ON

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The Dead Man's Switch

Last night's LOST season finale made mention of a "Dead Man's Trigger," which is another term for a Dead Man's Switch. Although these devices are well known to some geeks, I thought I'd write a little explainer to introduce the notion more broadly. (Warning: very minor LOST spoilers follow.) While the LOST switch was in fact a "fail-deadly" (the opposite of a fail-safe), the concept is similar. In fact, this isn't the first time we've seen a Dead Man's Switch on LOST: Season 2 was all about Desmond's... READ ON