Posted on 2007 under Security, Hardware, Miscellaneous |
28
Aug
There’s been a lot in the news lately about China’s penchant for putting cancer-causing lead paint on children’s toys that they then ship to the States. If you’re worried that the pacifier you’re about to stick into Nerd Jr’s mouth is hazardous, just grab one of these intimidating-looking X-MET3000TXR+ (now that’s a gadget name) from Oxford Instruments. It’ll scan for lead as well as arsenic, cadmium, mercury, chrome, nickel and other hazardous metals, ensuring that the only thing going in your kid’s mouth is good old-fashion American plastic.
Posted on 2007 under Aero, Miscellaneous |
27
Aug
Behold the Corpulent Stump, a rocket launched by a couple of crazy Scottish enthusiasts. Weighing 110 pounds, the home-made projectile, built from scratch by 39-year-old IT worker Richard Brown, reached speeds of 469 mph for its minute-long flight, became the most powerful non-commercial rocket to be launched in the UK before, alas, it crashed into the Scottish heather just two miles from its launch. More pics below. Read more… »
Posted on 2007 under Design, Gadget, Miscellaneous |
26
Aug
When you are out for a long drive and suddenly crave a cheese toasted sandwich then this one built for a car could come to the rescue. It plugs in to your lighter socket on your car and can create some seriously nice sandwiches anywhere you are parked. Although its a real bizarre idea, I could actually see a good use when you are parked up somewhere on a long day out in the cold and you just want something warm to keep you going.
The sandwich maker for your car will cost you $18 in the sale over at skingcompany.
Posted on 2007 under Gadget, Security |
24
Aug
The NukAlert is a keychain device which you can carry 24/7. It is designed to work as a personal radiation meter, monitor and alarm. When radiation is near by, the NukAlarm will warn you of the danger. When the danger is near an audible tone can be heard similar to a Geiger counter. Read more… »
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