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Haunted toilet paper roll

Posted in Home by Conner Flynn on September 15th, 2009

Haunted toilet paper roll plays the sounds of the undeadWe’ve all been in a bathroom where it smells like the undead, but have you ever heard the sounds of the undead coming from your toilet paper roll? This is a toilet paper roll holder that plays such sounds when you pull at the TP.

I suppose it’s a Halloween novelty item and is not intended to help you drop a deuce. Because frankly Zombie sounds don’t help me. Perhaps Zombies are constipated and that’s why they make their sounds. If that’s the case, maybe this is supposed to encourage more roughage.

Kwikset and Schlage locks notify you by email when door is opened

Posted in Home by Conner Flynn on September 13th, 2009

Kwikset and Schlage locks notify you by email when door is openedHere are some useful electronic combination locks from Kiwkset. Great for added peace of mind when you are on vacation or if you just want to keep track of your kid’s comings and goings when you are at work. These locks will send an email to your cellphone when someone unlocks your door.

Locks from both companies are designed to be integrated with a wireless whole house automation system; Kwikset is partnered with Control4 and Schlage has its own system called LiNK. You can do things like program the lock so that when you enter your code you initiate other activities such as lights turning on, music or TV switches on, etc.

Motion Detecting Telephone

Posted in Home by Conner Flynn on September 1st, 2009

Motion Detecting TelephoneYou are going away on vacation and you want to make sure that your home is secure while you are away. What do you do? I’ll tell you what, you just buy a old-fashioned phone and let it do all of the work. The motion detecting telephone can detect anyone walking in the room and can be set to dial a pre-set number when motion is detected. It also has a built in microphone that records sound in the room and sends it to your mobile phone.

It connects to the telephone wall port just like any other phone and will cost you $59.95. It’s useless to those with animals though as their movement will just have them calling you at all hours while you are away.

BucketVac turns 5 gallon buckets into Wet/Dry Vacs

Posted in Home by Conner Flynn on August 31st, 2009

BucketVac turns 5 gallon buckets into Wet/Dry VacsHere’s a great way to clean up all of your wet and dry messes around the shop or garage, without having to have a dedicated wet/dry vac taking up unnecessary space. The BucketVac snaps on to just about any standard 5 gallon bucket and turns it into a receptacle for all of your messes.

The vacuum weighs about 7 pounds and has a “commercial grade serviceable motor.” If you have some spare buckets and have nothing to do with them, the BucketVac should hit store shelves sometime before the end of the 4Q of 2009.

Beer Pager helps you find your lost beer

Posted in Home by Conner Flynn on August 26th, 2009

Beer Pager helps you find your lost beerLost beer is a serious problem. The longer it remains lost, the warmer it gets and the less drunk you are. Plus, the drunker you get, the easier it is to lose your beer. This here Beer Pager will let you know where your beer is at all times and will emit a belching sound from up to 60 feet away through walls.

The Beer Pager is available now for just under $20 and will stop beer loss in it’s tracks. Because as long as you have beer, everything is right with the world.

GoPet scooter debuts offering eco-friendly transportation

Posted in Home,transportation by Shane McGlaun on August 26th, 2009

gopetscooter-sbIf you are looking for a way to commute over short distances or get around campus without breaking a sweat or buying gas there are a few options for you. One of the options is the Segway, but the things are very expansive.

A new electric scooter has debuted that is perfect for around campus travel called the GoPet scooter. The device has a 48V, 350W direct drive front hub motor. The motor is capable of moving the scooter at up to 16mph and it has a range of 25 miles on a single charge.

Spend and save coin bank

Posted in Home by Conner Flynn on August 24th, 2009

Spend and save coin bankThe Spend and save coin bank turns saving money into an exciting game. Either way, it’s a win/win, whether it goes into savings or spending money. Obviously the spending tray is much smaller. This bank “deflects, and randomly deposits coins” while simultaneously looking like tupperware.

Much like a casino, the real winner is the bank. Or the folks who make it, anyway, since you are going to shell out $19.99 for it, use it for a few days, then get bored. But hey, it’s a fun idea.

Glow In The Dark Toilet Paper

Posted in Home by Conner Flynn on August 23rd, 2009

Glow In The Dark Toilet PaperSurely with this technological breakthrough, humanity has finally reached the pinnacle of a new and great scientific age. For years man has struggled with wiping his butt in darkness. But no more. Glow In The Dark Toilet Paper has arrived. Surely it is reverse engineered alien technology.

No longer will power outages stop you from doing your business. You’ll see that glowing roll of tp shining like a beacon. Other ways this will improve humanity: People with tp attached to their shoe get ten times funnier, and tp’ing someones house is now more spectacular at night.

The Beertender

Posted in Home by Conner Flynn on August 10th, 2009

The BeertenderWhen you make the leap to installing a beer tap in your home, you better make it classy. Otherwise you are just a lush. When you class it up, you can get away with calling it “refined taste” or eccentric”. The Beertender is the way to go.

It will cost you $638 and for that price you can get a mini beer tap that’s all class in leather and wood. All you need to do is drink up. Even if you act like a total slob, this thing says that you simply like your beer in style. Who can argue with such elegance?

Zuvo Water Purifier

Posted in Home by Conner Flynn on August 5th, 2009

Zuvo Water PurifierMost of us take clean water for granted and will never know what it’s like to live in an undeveloped country, where access to clean drinking water is not possible. And even in developed countries, the cleanliness of the water may not be so good.

The Zuvo Water Purator can help no matter where you live. It uses not one, not two, but five cleansing technologies to deliver safe and clean drinking water. With each purchase you aren’t just helping yourself, you’re helping others as well. Because the company will donate 5% of its profits to water purification programs in the developing world.

HDTVs now in over half of American homes

Posted in Home by Shane McGlaun on August 5th, 2009

samsung50plasma-sbIf you are like me, you have probably been rocking the HDTV for several years now. Many consumers still haven’t moved to the HD world. I feel like I am walking into the 60′s when I go to my in-laws and see their massive 27-inch CRT TV sitting on the entertainment center.

According to a new report from CTAM, HDTVs have gained significantly in reach in American homes. The report claims that 53% of America homes now have HDTVs in use. That number is up 18% over 2008. The report also says that of that 53% owning HDTVs, 59% own sets with screens 32-inches or larger.

The economy is bad: So recycle your candles

Posted in Home by Conner Flynn on August 3rd, 2009

The economy is bad: So recycle your candlesYou know things are bad when gadgets encourage you to recycle candles. Screw electricity. That costs money. Time to go back to candles. Candles will never send you a bill, and candles can not be shut off by the electric company. Plus they can be recycled. Take that electric company.

After you’ve used up your old candles, just pop them into the Candle Quick, let it melt the wax down and then form a brand new candle. The Candle Quick will cost you $25, but if you buy lots of candles, maybe it will pay for itself while you stiff the electric company and put out fires.

Play Basketball with your popcorn bowl

Posted in Home by Conner Flynn on August 3rd, 2009

Play Basketball with your popcorn bowlLike popcorn? What about Basketball? At last you can combine both and play with your food. Your popcorn may not dribble down the court, make passes or block, but each kernel can get nothing but net as you launch it on it’s way.

It’s a six-quart bowl that features a kernel separator and holders for a remote control, beverages and napkins. Think you have what it takes to rule the popcorn court? I’m assuming you can remove the hoop and shoot it straight in your mouth.

Jenda voice calendar, aka man nagger

Posted in Home by Conner Flynn on August 2nd, 2009

Jenda voice calendar, aka man naggerDo you like to write lists of chores for your husband? Maybe remind him now and again that the toilet seat was left up? That the floor isn’t for dirty clothes? Remind him to eat healthier? Well ladies, save your voice. The Jenda Voice Calendar will record your appointments, messages, reminders, and all of your various daily nagging.

All you do is select the date, press record then say stuff like “Fix that damn deck today or else”. The calendar’s flashing “Today” button will alert others about the day’s schedule. It’s unclear if the nagging will play back on that day, or if the button just flashes.

Zipit electric clamshell package opener

Posted in Home by Conner Flynn on July 28th, 2009

Zipit electric clamshell package openerAny gadget lover knows the frustration of trying to extract a new gadget or toy from it’s clamshell packaging. Each of us has probably stabbed or sliced ourselves just trying to open the packaging. Exacto knives work great, but your chances of injury increase dramatically. It’s a fact that many of us here at the ‘Brick have less than ten fingers. So why not have an electric gadget that will open these packages for you?

The ZIPIt simply slices through the demon package like butter. The device runs on 3 AA batteries. Just remove the protective cover, and slide your package into the end of the cutter. A few seconds later, your package will be open and all of your fingers will be intact.