Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Dec 4, 2009, 7:39 am
Looking for a little wobble for a lot of cash? I’m not talking about Tony Hawk Ride or anything, with its world (and physique) destroying peripheral? That seems to be the basic principal behind ...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Dec 4, 2009, 7:00 am
Actually no, it probably won’t be. And if Ribbon Hero does come out Microsoft will most likely distribute the game for free. istartedsomething’s Long Zheng dug up a trademark application f...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Dec 4, 2009, 6:54 am
LG recently announced the “commercial launch” (what does that really mean?) of a 23-in LCD monitor that can display 3D images in full HD resolution. Dammit. I don’t even own a plain ...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Dec 4, 2009, 6:52 am
I gotta say, there’s just something weirdly appropriate about a Tonberry cake, if only because those creepy little beasts come equipped with their own knives, the better for cutting your cake wi...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Dec 3, 2009, 10:14 pm
The design minds over at mintpass are at it again. One of their latest conceptual gadget creations is the Mint Cube, an unusual retro take on the modern MP3 player. The 2-inch Mint Cube features a st...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Dec 3, 2009, 9:48 pm
This breakdancing robot video clip should really be titled Breakin’ 2: Electronic Boogaloo. Are you ready for this? Seriously, are you?… Click to View Embedded Video Clip I can’t ...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Dec 3, 2009, 5:32 pm
Tell time with Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde! This limited edition Pac-Man watch is the perfect gift for any retro game fanatic on your holiday list. Made exclusively for ClubNAMCO, the Pac-Man Pelle...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Dec 3, 2009, 6:58 am
A source has told video game news site CVG that Logitech is currently working on “a UMD drive add-on” for the PSP Go. Commence laughing. A representative of Logitech’s UK office tol...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Dec 3, 2009, 6:56 am
Not only is this one of the more creative Christmas projects we’ve seen around here, it’s one of the cheapest–something that may very well appeal to those of us saving up for new (el...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Dec 3, 2009, 6:55 am
Harry Potter fans will no doubt remember the Weasley’s strange but practical clock. Instead of telling the time, the clock showed the location or status of each Weasley, including “mortal ...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 30, 2009, 9:01 pm
Leiji Matsumoto is known in many circles as one of the founding fathers of anime and manga, creating science fiction classics like Space Battleship Yamoto and Galaxy Express 999. Now his unique futuri...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 30, 2009, 6:47 am
For most of us, Alderaan is just that place that is so tragically destroyed in the first Star Wars movie–you know, the one that inspires ol’ Ben Kenobi to start talking about those million...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 30, 2009, 6:43 am
Before I go on, let’s get it out of the way. Yes, Rubik’s Cube art is nothing new, and in all likelihood Nick Hall and the rest of the Cube Works team are following on the footsteps of ear...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 30, 2009, 6:37 am
So many Marios, and so little time… or all the time in the world. Really, it’s a kind of point-of-view issue here. Are you a half-full kinda person? Then you’re looking at all the Ma...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 30, 2009, 6:36 am
The cleverly designed Chocolate Sweet Magnet lets you break the whole bar into smaller pieces, so you can share it as you would a real chocolate bar. Just let the kids know that it’s made of wax...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 29, 2009, 9:42 pm
While a number of wristwatches have been released with tiny video cameras in them, this is the first one I’ve heard of that’s supposed to capture high-definition footage. And I emphasize &...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 29, 2009, 7:50 am
The DJ Mouse is a nice gadget for budding DJs to mess with. The left- and right-click buttons double as loop play/hold controls, while the scroll wheel fast forwards or rewinds. The built-in jog dial ...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 29, 2009, 7:47 am
When I first saw the Lego Brick Light I thought it was an awesome way of adding working headlamps to Lego vehicles. Although Red Save didn’t post the measurements of the lamp, it did say that th...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 28, 2009, 9:35 pm
These simple expressionist works by artist/illustrator Brock Davis (aka “Laser Bread”) are my new favorite video game paintings. And they don’t even have any pixels in them! These w...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 28, 2009, 7:34 pm
Every now and then, we here at Technabob decide to expand our horizons and add another brilliant mind to our humble writing crew. That time is once again upon us. This time, we’re looking for so...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 27, 2009, 4:46 pm
It’s not like there aren’t already tons of cheap Chinese iPhone clones out there, but this is definitely the first one I’ve seen with a full keyboard. The badly named “COOLi90...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 27, 2009, 8:17 am
UK-based Shadow Robot recently showed off their Shadow Dextrous Robot Hand at the International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo Japan. The hand “provides 24 movements, allowing a direct mapping from ...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 27, 2009, 8:09 am
Sure, there are thousands of iPod docks out there, but how many of them were printed out on somebody’s desktop? Not many, I bet. This unusual dock was rendered using a MakerBot desktop 3D printe...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 27, 2009, 7:53 am
Now that Gyromancer has continued what Puzzle Quest started, Infinite Interactive is set to steal back their throne with a sequel to the cult-favorite RPG/puzzle hybrid. Life just got a little sweeter...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 27, 2009, 7:52 am
Almost every aspect of electronic devices have been vastly improved – or at least miniaturized – these days. Touchscreen displays are becoming common. Monitors and TVs are becoming larger, thinner...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 27, 2009, 7:37 am
The convergence of the Twilight craze and tech geek-hood was bound to happen at some point. In fact, it may have happened already, but heck if I was paying attention. These Team Jacob decals, however,...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 26, 2009, 3:17 pm
If you’re curious about what’s really kicking in your holiday food this season, these chemical magnets will shed a little light on the science behind the flavor (and decorate your fridge)....
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 26, 2009, 10:21 am
How’d you like to curl up for a nice nap inside the engine cowl of a 747? Well ask, and ye shall receive… The madmen over at MotoArt have taken the engine nacell from a decommissioned 747...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 26, 2009, 8:38 am
Who says there’s not a way to make Thanksgiving just as geeky as every other day of the year? The guys over at Sparkle Labs have made a simple PDF template you can download to turn your table i...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 26, 2009, 8:21 am
I can’t tell if this American flag inspired joypad is a proper tribute to the good old U.S. of A., or if the giant holes poked in the front of it count at defacing the flag. Well, either way thi...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 23, 2009, 7:11 am
Plain ol’ holiday cards can just be so bland: stars, snowy evenings, cultural or religious imagery… eh. You know what I like in my holidays? Co-op games and zombies. All the better if I ca...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 23, 2009, 7:11 am
It’s been quite a while since I checked out quirky, the community-powered design-build-sell platform which gave birth to the kickster and the digidudes, among other things. So I visited their we...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 23, 2009, 7:08 am
From the why-didn’t-I-think-of-that files comes this homemade katamari. But oh! You’re only seeing part of the picture, because after this bad boy is finished, it’s gonna roll. And b...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 23, 2009, 7:03 am
This weird musical instrument was spotted at a meet-up of MAKE Japan. Of course. There are three iPhones in that plastic (acetate?)…thing, running what seems to be an Ocarina-like app. I’...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 22, 2009, 6:53 pm
So this is definitely not the first Xbox 360 cake that has ever been made. But I’ve never seen a cake artist with the cojones to make one that stands in on its side, instead of in horizontal mod...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 22, 2009, 6:13 pm
This new technological innovation from Japan is a single-purpose robot with a simple mission – make the best pasta and noodles without lifting single human finger (except to push the power butto...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 22, 2009, 7:26 am
What’s red, shiny, goes fast, and looks like a vehicular accident? The Pontiac Aztek, that’s what. I’d rather have the Snaefell, François Knorreck’s lovingly handcrafted car-m...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 22, 2009, 7:24 am
These plush, handmade Resident Evil grenades will sadly not explode on impact… but that does mean they can be thrown over and over, to the great detriment and humiliation of your victim. Or you ...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 22, 2009, 7:20 am
Created by Dutch designer Stijn Ossevoort, Flare is a dress embroidered with wind-sensitive lights, arranged to form dandelions. Just imagine – it’s your wedding day, and it’s at the bea...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 22, 2009, 7:17 am
It’s a new era for going behind the music or learning about making the band: VH1 is going to take us on a whole new journey about making the Rock Band… the Beatles Rock Band, to be specifi...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 21, 2009, 10:29 pm
For those of you trying to keep in shape playing Wii Fit or Wii Fit Plus, here’s a great way to keep that Wii controller from flying out of your hands while you get your workout. Talismoon̵...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 21, 2009, 9:25 am
When I think of the word “boombox,” it usually conjures up visions of a massive luggable stereo, powered by 8 “D”-Cell batteries, riding along on the shoulder of some urban you...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 20, 2009, 10:07 pm
With Turkey Day just around the corner, I figured it was safe for me to start mentioning some Christmas geek goodies – and these ones are a great way to get you in a festive mood. I am absolutel...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 20, 2009, 9:36 pm
Why can’t products just tell you what they are? Do we really need non-descriptive names like Wii, Kindle, Nook, and Droid to describe our gadgets? Really? Product naming doesn’t get much m...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 19, 2009, 9:40 pm
Here’s a creepy little critter to put on your desktop, right between the stapler and your coffee cup. Fresh off the boat from Japan, this USB gadget looks just like the grotesque giant-headed, ...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 19, 2009, 9:13 pm
These gorgeous computer mice are made from exotic woods, and are truly stunning. Created by Russia’s AlestRukov, each one is handcrafted using cultivated sustainable woods and carved, sanded and...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 19, 2009, 6:53 am
Earlier this year we featured modder Jonathan Berg aka Dremel Junkie’s Wall-E casemod. Now he’s back with a 20-inch iMac G4 with touchscreen capabilities and *gasp* a bag of hurt a Blu-Ray...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 19, 2009, 6:51 am
If you’ve been on the fence about whether or not Love Plus is a decent dating sim, wonder no more: one guy thought it was so good he actually went and married it. Or her. Her being one of the ga...
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 19, 2009, 6:47 am
Sony rolled out firmware v. 3.10 for the PS3 today, bringing Facebook integration to the system. Your boss will now know that you’ve been playing Pro Evo 2010 instead of writing your blog posts....
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Paul S. posted an article on TechnaBob - Nov 19, 2009, 6:42 am
Ahhh, the holidays are nearly upon us, and you know what that means: Pac-Man. He’s already invaded weddings, after all. Now he can also hang out under your Christmas tree, if you are arboreally ...
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