Rocket Alarm Clock.. just what YOU NEED !

I've seen some good alarm clock gadgets, like the one with wheels that jumps off your bedside table and races around until you catch it.. I mean who doesn't need some excitement to get the up in the morning? Nothing spells excitement to me like a missile (well there are a few things but lets keep this blog somewhat PGR) ..
So the basic idea is you set the alarm, and when its due to go off you get a 10 second countdown to abort the launch .. failure to abort means the missile goes flying possibly exploding something precious (ok it doesnt explode, it's got a soft nose not a thermo nucular device.. DOH!)..

Makes a great present for only $29.95 from the folks at latestbuy.com.au .. start the whold cold war thing all over again! Check it out -> [IBBM]
(that's Inter Bedroom Balistic Missile)

Virgin Galactic..

Virgin Galactic is moving forward, recently White Knight II was unveiled. This is truly a turning point in history, hats off to RB for pushing the privatisation of space.. (does anyone wear hats anymore? ok .. drop dacks for RB he is a f*cking legend .. you ROCK dude!!).

I love this little promo video.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09C795Rn3zk Check it out and wet yourself over the coolness of it all..

Now if I was to do this... I mean take a flight on RB's new spaceship and take the risk of being sucked through a pinhole into the cold blackness of space or burnt to a crisp on re-entry.. I would want it all to go MY way.. I mean doing zero G tummy tucks and giving each other the "hey Im OK" gestures in wicked next gen space suits is cool and all, while you look down at the scum who can never afford to do what you're doing situation is neat and all .. BUT.. the video of tightly clad space chicks is really just hinting at the real deal man..

Follow the youtube video.. man it all looks awesome.. but piss off the half dozen other people, my ride will be a private husband & wife trip.. and when the G's hit zero we drop dacks and do a space root while viewing the demise of planet earth from a great distance .. isn't that the ultimate? no? come on if you haven't had a zero G space root fantasy.. what the fuck are you doing on my blog? honestly.. go find some stupid blog about iphones or something..

RB You are my hero.. and if there is anything.. ANYTHING.. I can say or do that will bring me 1 step closer to my zero G heavily discounted space root fantasy let me know and I'll say it openly and shamelessly.. hey.. I'll sign the rights to the first zero G porno featuring me and my missuz and I'm sure she's up for it.. right hun ? .. hun? .. hello? ahem.. I think she said YUP before giving me the 1 finger salute *sigh*

oh well.. live long and prosper fellow space freaks.. PS the video does seem to indicate launches from AU are on the boards.. so all I have to do now is win "POWERBALL" and wait for the dream to roll in..

BRIO Network Bernie's Flashing Diode

My 3yr old son Lucas loves his Thomas the Tank train set - the wooden one with magnetic connectors (for the fellow Star Wars fans out there, guess what, he was named after George Lucas - 10 nerd points to ME! pwha yeah).
Ok BRIO is the same sort of thing, basic train set with magnetic connectors.. now these sorts of things come in the normal train station, bridge blah blah configuration *yawn*.. THIS caught my eye.. bring your 3Yr old into nerd town with the Brio flashing diaode. So this is like a big LED that will form part of your kids basic railway.. I like it ! I like it a lot ! (I wonder if Brio is compatible with Thomas's setup) .. better yet you can get it from those bargain masters deals direct in Australia! for about $45AUD inc shipping and batteries are included.. thats a very cheap way to tar your kid with the nerd brush at an early age just follow the link and get out your plastic heheh -> [NERD-MY-KID-NOW]

Rovio Rovio, where for art thou Rovio?

Wowwee Mr Wowwee, this is the coolest thing you've done so far.. I never did like your silly robosapien - but this looks truely neat-o !

Rovio is a WiFi enabled robotic webcam that moves in any direction and can be controlled remotely, anywhere in the world, via the Internet ! Watch your house while you're away (you'd be suprised how exciting an empty house is).. if you spot an intruder you can.. um.. get it to run in front of them and try and trip them up? (maybe it needs some weapons guys?)

It uses Northstar navigation software, you can setup waypoints and it will navigate to them with a click of a button.. and he'll go back to a charging station (just like the iRobot vacuums).

Features:- Easy to install & easy to use software- Keep an eye on your home from anywhere in the world- NorthStar Navigation System- Built-in rechargeable battery- 3 omni-directional wheels- 1 VGA cmos sensor- LED for night time illumination- 1 speaker- Built in microphone- USB connectivity- Wi-Fi connectivity

Not sure when it's coming to Australia but it will for Suuuuure.. and at a guess, will be around $500AUD oooh-ouchey

Bladestar from Wowwee - flying bots I like it a lot

This is neat-o, wowwee, makers of that stupid robosapien toy have released the next product in their 'flytech' range (the first being that flapping insect.. icky)
The Bladestar is a helecopter like indoor flyer with some neat twists - apart from its cool design, its not just a remote control mini heli, it has an autopilot mode which enables it to avoid the ceiling and fly away from obstacles - you can put the remote control down and use your hands to guide it.. neat! And you can face-off two of them for an air battle (the remote has a dogfight accessory so you can shoot down your opponent when it's in range)

Features
* Rechargeable helicopter-style flying action
* Unique hovering action
* Choose from RC or Autopilot Mode
* Using AI, guide FlyTech Bladestar with your hands!
* Face-off two FLYTECH BLADESTAR flyers in a mid-air battle
* An indoor only flyer, perfect for all seasons.
* Comes with 2 x spare blades, 2 x spare propellers, a Dogfight accessory, and a protective carrying case.

Hi tech bowling ball shaver

Remington, makers of things that shave have released what we've all been waiting for - a bowling ball shaver! Check out the pic, have you ever seen a bowling ball with less stubble?
It's also handy for shaving your own head so you too can look like a bowling ball ! You'll be a hit at the alley once the Remington Shortcut gets to work on your skull. You can't mess this up, use it like a brush and go ape shit on your head - also features a pop out trimmer so you can erase your sideburns.
Check out the demo, Johnny is a crack up -> [SHAVEMYHEAD]

Alarm Clock that escapes your snooze finger

As winter cometh and the mornings are cold as ice I'm finding it harder to get out of my cozy warm bed.. the alarm clock's snooze button is too easy to press.

This new alarm clock will fix that, you can hit snooze once, but don't try a second time, he'll jump off your bedside table and start racing around the room beeping like a crazed R2-D2 .. neat!

Features;

• a drop height of up to 3 feet (90 cm)mobility on wood and carpet

• an early low battery warning

• a variable snooze time (0-9 minutes) (snooze once before Clocky runs away, or choose 0 and Clocky runs right away)

• a flashing screen when beeping / running

• a random alarm beep pattern

• an ability to disable its wheels

Get one now for $89.95 from LatestBuy here -> [RUNANDGETME]

AA USB Rechargeable Batteries - no bits to loose

I love a good USB gadget, and this one really caught my eye - I think the picture speaks for itself, this is a AA USB rechargeable battery and it's all self contained. No bloody bits to loose, you don't have to hunt for a cable to plug it in, just pop the lid, stick it in your computer hole and off you go.
I go through batteries like shit through a goose so this looks like a little god-send. These are no piss weak batteries either, with 1450mAh of juice from Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) cells to power your fleet of gadgetry (very comparable to the standard 1500mAh mob)
Not too expensive either, 2 piece pack from dealone.com.au will set you back about $15AUD - just follow the [ZAPLINK]

Pink Rhinestone Mouse - one for the Ladies

The ladies love their fashion, and they'll happily suffer to be just that little bit more desireable... and what self respecting geek wouldn't fall head over heals for a chick with a pink rhinestone mouse?

On the practical side, it's not going to go slipping around in your mits with that sort of grip surface.. in fact.. the gaming community could take a closer look at this one.. it is optical (do they make ball mice any more?).. I'd say excessive use may wear away your epidemis though.
It's a bargain for $19.95 after the [BLING-JUMP]

GTA IV Censored in Australia

Anyone familiar with the Grand Theft Auto series won't be too suprised to learn that content has been cut from the latest game, before it hits the shelves, to meet Australia's strict content control laws.
In the past I recall GTA III was pulled from the shelves after it was discovered you could go down a particular alley and get a HJ from a prostitute. The game was re-released some time later with that content removed (and I recall copies of the game that were purchased before the ban hit, sold on ebay for a premium). Then there was the more recent 'hot coffee' scandal in GTA San Andreas.

GTA IV will be sold in AU as suitable for 15+, which is apparently the maximum for video games in Australia - something that is in the process of being corrected & pulled into line with movies .. so we can have R rated games.
Mind you, I've read the content that's been cut are along the line of someone being buggered with a baseball bat.. so nothing worth missing anyway.

I personally went out at the start of the Easter break to get a new game, saw all the posters for GTA IV in the EB-Games shop and shelled out the $.. I was in such a hurry I didn't notice it wasnt actually out yet and I'd have to wait about 6 weeks to get it so I have it on pre-order.. oh well, I'm a silly sausage. I got Mass Effect at the same time & that kept me entertained over Easter.. top RPG game by the way.

X-Box to take the blue-pill

With the high def format war being won by the Blue Ray camp, rumor is the X-Box will be dumping HD DVD and go the way of the blue ray.

If they make it internal the cost of the machine may rise or Microsoft may have to sell the X-Box 360 at a loss, but I expect they'll release it as an external drive first following how they handled the HD DVD drive.

I'm just happy Blue Ray won because Blue is way cooler than Blue-Green, and Ruby Red is so lame & low frequency. mmm so what would beat a Blue laser?
How about a Krypton ion laser in the ultra violet spectrum ? Surely they could pack the pits even tighter? Are you following this ? (throws duster at Johnnies head)