Cool Gadgets

Hover Mouse

Never seen a hover mouse before. I wonder what keeps the mouse on the desk? “The CrazyPC Hover Mouse is the world’s first 100% friction-less mouse. Utilizing advanced, patent-pending electromagnetic hovering technology, the Hover Mouse floats one centimeter above the mousing surface at all times. It is a well established fact, that friction results in wear to your mouse and decreased accuracy while gaming. Since the Hover Mouse is friction-less

The Missing Secrets Of Nikola Tesla

  Kevin Rose and Alex Albrecht over at Diggnation mentioned this Nikola Tesla video on their last episode. It is a must see! UPDATE: It has come to my attention that some of the facts on the quote below are not correct, please have a look at the comments for some corrected information. “Nikola Tesla (here played by Petar Bozovic) was a famous 19th century Yugoslavian inventor. The film recounts

iTurbo Charge

Not a revolutionary product, but the iTurbo Charge looks quite well done. I like the size and versatility. Internally it is probably a simple charge pump design. “Shaped (and sized) like a tube of lip balm, it’s going on sale next week for $30, initially available in black and white, but no (OTHER)colors. It can be turned on and off to prevent the iPod sucking juice when not in use,

Golf Club POV System

  I think this is a first! I have never seen a POV golf club before. “As you can see, the letters will go backwards on the backswing and forwards on the forwardswing. Ben Hogan’s “Five Lessons” has a good picture of correct swing arc for a golf swing. Actually that is the reason we named it after the great American golfer, Ben Hogan. I am sure Ben Hogan would

Scorpion detection using UV LEDs

  If you have ever wondered what’s the best method to see a scorpion at night. John Bokma has the answer! An array of UV LEDs lights them up magically. John has put together a page with full instructions on building your own. “Some time after reading “A Powerful New Light Source for Ultraviolet Detection of Scorpions in the Field” I decided to build my own scorpion detection device instead

 Carlito's  La Cucaracha Robot

Carlos, an Engineering student from Quebec has made a cool little robot out of parts that can be found in most hobbyists parts boxes. “This is a small and very simple robot that requires no electronics. It is inspired on La Coccinelle. They both work according to the same principle, but their bodies and wheels are different. Also mine uses rechargeable batteries so I don’t need to buy new ones

iTunes Jukebox

  Cory, Zach and Summer created the iTunes Jukebox , it represents a fun way to allow party guests to play their favorite tunes. “Take one of the “cartridges” (an electronically enhanced jewel case), and insert it in an empty slot in the iTunes Jukebox (an electronically enhanced CD tower). The tower is connected to the iTunes software on your computer, and as soon as you insert a jewel case,