Cool Products Go In Here

[surferguy]

This is a thread for cool products you come across.

Check out this flooring!

http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/8308/zhxa.jpg

http://www.archiproducts.com/en/products/112593/oak-floor-tiles-parquet-oak-floor-tiles-bolefloor.html

[Bigtime]

surferguy wants me to stock that flooring, I am very curious to find out the cost. It ain't going to be cheap!

[surferguy]

Agreed! The fact that it is on a architectural products page screams a going cost of first born child.

[Bigtime]

European company + Euro exchange rate + shipping costs + Retail mark up = I'm guessing around $15-20 per square foot.

[Regular_John]

Cool products eh? I picked up a Bellroy Slim Sleeve Wallet last month and I've been thrilled with it. Takes some self control to stop hoarding receipts, but the wallet itself is one of those products that just feels good in your hand & it's pretty stylish to boot.


http://i.imgur.com/rHrItBm.jpg (http://bellroy.com/wallets/slim-sleeve-wallet)

They ain't cheap, but they do live up to the hype.
http://bellroy.com/wallets/slim-sleeve-wallet

[Muta]

Not that I would ever get these, but heat sensitive tiles:

http://4-ps.googleusercontent.com/x/www.trendhunter.com/cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/xnorthern-lights-tile.jpeg.pagespeed.ic.Jh-6TXUHpI.webp

[You Need a Thneed]

I think this is pretty neat, you probably all have heard of the Nest thermostat, here's the Nest Smoke detector.

http://nest.com/smoke-co-alarm/life-with-nest-protect/

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[psyang]

Cool products eh? I picked up a Bellroy Slim Sleeve Wallet last month and I've been thrilled with it. Takes some self control to stop hoarding receipts, but the wallet itself is one of those products that just feels good in your hand & it's pretty stylish to boot.


http://i.imgur.com/rHrItBm.jpg (http://bellroy.com/wallets/slim-sleeve-wallet)

They ain't cheap, but they do live up to the hype.
http://bellroy.com/wallets/slim-sleeve-wallet

I'm always on the lookout for compact wallets. The site shows it can hold 15+ cards (???) - is that true? How many cards can it reasonably hold in just the tabbed pocket (and still close normally)?

I wish they allowed the one quick draw sleeve to flip up to reveal a money clip (instead of having to tuck bills into a pocket). That would be almost ideal for me.

[Swayze11]

This is one product I have been following for some time. They don't have Canadian support yet because we use chips but it is apparently coming soon:

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https://onlycoin.com/

[undercoverbrother]

Cool products eh? I picked up a Bellroy Slim Sleeve Wallet last month and I've been thrilled with it. Takes some self control to stop hoarding receipts, but the wallet itself is one of those products that just feels good in your hand & it's pretty stylish to boot.


http://i.imgur.com/rHrItBm.jpg (http://bellroy.com/wallets/slim-sleeve-wallet)

They ain't cheap, but they do live up to the hype.
http://bellroy.com/wallets/slim-sleeve-wallet


$84 for a ####ing wallet? It had better have the ability to give me a handjob.

[You Need a Thneed]

August Smart Lock

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http://www.august.com/

[surferguy]

Not that I would ever get these, but heat sensitive tiles:

http://4-ps.googleusercontent.com/x/www.trendhunter.com/cdn.trendhunterstatic.com/thumbs/xnorthern-lights-tile.jpeg.pagespeed.ic.Jh-6TXUHpI.webp


No link :(

[rotten42]

Custom wall mural company



http://www.eazywallz.com/?gclid=CN6C2K3i1rICFegWMgod9wkAow

[Regular_John]

I'm always on the lookout for compact wallets. The site shows it can hold 15+ cards (???) - is that true? How many cards can it reasonably hold in just the tabbed pocket (and still close normally)?

I wish they allowed the one quick draw sleeve to flip up to reveal a money clip (instead of having to tuck bills into a pocket). That would be almost ideal for me.

I've got 7 in mine right now (including a thicker security card for work) and I could definitely fit some more in there, maybe not double though.

The real space saver is not having a layer of leather between each card. I keep two cards in the front pockets (debit & ID) and the remainder in the cards in the stacked sleeve. Honestly stack 15 cards together and you'll have a rough idea height/size of the wallet at the end of the day.

When it comes to the bills/money I make 80-90% of my purchases with debit anyways, so the rare time I carry cash it's not a problem to fold the bills for that pocket. Coins go into my pockets and into the change jar or my desk. The plus side is I've got loonies/toonies collecting my desk at work for snacks/lunch.

[Wood]

www.ThisIsWhyImBroke.com

[calumniate]

For the latte sippers out there - bike powered cellphone charger:

zcnY-mcw4zc#t=65

[Muta]

No link :(

http://www.movingcolor.net/index.html

[undercoverbrother]

www.ThisIsWhyImBroke.com (http://www.ThisIsWhyImBroke.com)


awesome

[rotten42]

www.ThisIsWhyImBroke.com (http://www.ThisIsWhyImBroke.com)



damn! I should have never clicked on that link. :)

[Regular_John]

$84 for a ####ing wallet? It had better have the ability to give me a handjob.

What's your cable/cell phone bill look like this month? Plan on still using your current TV or cellphone in 15 years time? :whistle:

[cam_wmh]

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2034467396/howler-arcade-controller

[DownhillGoat]

http://uncrate.com/

[Rathji]

What's your cable/cell phone bill look like this month? Plan on still using your current TV or cellphone in 15 years time? :whistle:

You can get a handjob with your TV?

Man, I need to switch to Telus I guess...

[Bill Bumface]

I just scored myself a cool product for the family Christmas exchange from CP's own surferguy. As always, his work turned out great!


http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zage-ONYDt8/Upj7CHdFvxI/AAAAAAAAAVE/VkKEzCg71Kk/w656-h878-no/IMG_3963.jpeg

http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wa-F9O7Fy88/Upj6pBi-HfI/AAAAAAAAAVY/hVQR_8ot0-c/w656-h878-no/IMG_1174-1.jpeg

http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cCbWG5-iCwo/Upj63_DC7QI/AAAAAAAAAVg/De5bkNBrQ4k/w583-h878-no/IMG_6836.jpeg

[AMG_G]

I just scored myself a cool product for the family Christmas exchange from CP's own surferguy. As always, his work turned out great!


http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zage-ONYDt8/Upj7CHdFvxI/AAAAAAAAAVE/VkKEzCg71Kk/w656-h878-no/IMG_3963.jpeg

http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wa-F9O7Fy88/Upj6pBi-HfI/AAAAAAAAAVY/hVQR_8ot0-c/w656-h878-no/IMG_1174-1.jpeg

http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cCbWG5-iCwo/Upj63_DC7QI/AAAAAAAAAVg/De5bkNBrQ4k/w583-h878-no/IMG_6836.jpeg


That is some sort of awsome. Does it come with a shade or does the bulb not get hot?

[return to the red]

You can get a handjob with your TV?

Man, I need to switch to Telus I guess...

They sure will ##### you

[Bill Bumface]

That is some sort of awsome. Does it come with a shade or does the bulb not get hot?

I'm not sure how hot the bulb gets yet, but the bulb itself is really cool, so I wouldn't want to have it obscured.

[surferguy]

I just scored myself a cool product for the family Christmas exchange from CP's own surferguy. As always, his work turned out great!


http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zage-ONYDt8/Upj7CHdFvxI/AAAAAAAAAVE/VkKEzCg71Kk/w656-h878-no/IMG_3963.jpeg

http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wa-F9O7Fy88/Upj6pBi-HfI/AAAAAAAAAVY/hVQR_8ot0-c/w656-h878-no/IMG_1174-1.jpeg

http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cCbWG5-iCwo/Upj63_DC7QI/AAAAAAAAAVg/De5bkNBrQ4k/w583-h878-no/IMG_6836.jpeg



Thanks for the support Hulkrogan! For those asking the bulb in the Toma Lamp does get a bit warm but nothing too crazy. The idea is in the minimalism. No shade, just a cool looking Edison bulb. I have it set up so you can have two different light settings, not as bright, brighter and off.

[stampsx2]

www.ThisIsWhyImBroke.com


Wow.

[Thor]

I like Think Geek better

http://www.thinkgeek.com/

[DownInFlames]

Boing Boing's gift guide has lots of cool stuff.

http://boingboing.net/2013/11/29/boing-boing-gift-guide-2014.html

[19Yzerman19]

Just bumping this so people can continue to supply me with Xmas ideas.

[mykalberta]

Thanks for the support Hulkrogan! For those asking the bulb in the Toma Lamp does get a bit warm but nothing too crazy. The idea is in the minimalism. No shade, just a cool looking Edison bulb. I have it set up so you can have two different light settings, not as bright, brighter and off.

Do you sell those Surferguy or was it just a one off gift

[surferguy]

Do you sell those Surferguy or was it just a one off gift


I do sell them! Drop me a PM if you are interested!

Thanks!

[JonDuke]

http://i0.wp.com/www.geeksaresexy.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/BoardTable.jpg?zoom=1.5&resize=600%2C401

http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2012/12/28/amazingly-beautiful-computer-board-table-picture/

[Wormius]

Question - do any of those little coffee mug heating coasters work at all?

[Violator]

http://dx.com/

http://www.jamesbondlifestyle.com/

[YYC in LAX]

Merkur Futur safety razor

http://i31.servimg.com/u/f31/11/71/24/20/merkur11.jpg

[NinePack]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GURVJ3O/?tag=047-20

[DownhillGoat]

Question - do any of those little coffee mug heating coasters work at all?
I had a usb one way back in the day. IIRC it did. Basically the same idea that keeps the carafe warm so no reason they wouldn't. Assuming I'm thinking of the same thing you're talking about.

[Wormius]

I had a usb one way back in the day. IIRC it did. Basically the same idea that keeps the carafe warm so no reason they wouldn't. Assuming I'm thinking of the same thing you're talking about.

Pretty much. I was wondering if they got warm enough to accomplish the task. I usually get distracted by something at work, and my coffee gets cold before I finish drinking it.

[Dion]

Been using this product below to strengthen my healing wrist and forearm and get my muscles back to where they should be.

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/jm/jml-iron-arms.jpg

[Table 5]

Perhaps too late for Xmas now, but one of the best things I've bought over the last few years, that I use all the time, is a good flashlight. I think every guy should have a good flashlight.

There are a lot of quality brands out there, but I've found Fenix to be an excellent value for the high-quality that you get. There are lots of various sizes... I personally have a TK-15 and TK-22 and I always carry one in my photo bag, on trips, and have one for various uses around the house. These little things are small, but will make your old Maglites feel like a dinky candle. Amazing amount of light from such a tiny package.


http://images.knifecenter.com/thumb/1500x1500/knifecenter/fenix/images/FETK22U2BKn.jpg

I love these things so much I bought a couple of them as Xmas presents for family. They are not as cheap as lot of crappy flashlights you see at stores, but they are built to last. The sharp bezel is also not a bad sleeper self-defense tool.

[nik-]

Been using this product below to strengthen my healing wrist and forearm and get my muscles back to where they should be.

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/jm/jml-iron-arms.jpg

How is that for strengthening the wrist ligaments?

[JonDuke]

^ Pffft...

http://healthyliving.azcentral.com/DM-Resize/photos.demandstudios.com/getty/article/178/146/86535485_XS.jpg?w=340&h=400&keep_ratio=1

[Goodlad]

Been using this product below to strengthen my healing wrist and forearm and get my muscles back to where they should be.

http://www.comparestoreprices.co.uk/images/jm/jml-iron-arms.jpg Masturbation joke

[Sliver]

Perhaps too late for Xmas now, but one of the best things I've bought over the last few years, that I use all the time, is a good flashlight. I think every guy should have a good flashlight.

There are a lot of quality brands out there, but I've found Fenix to be an excellent value for the high-quality that you get. There are lots of various sizes... I personally have a TK-15 and TK-22 and I always carry one in my photo bag, on trips, and have one for various uses around the house. These little things are small, but will make your old Maglites feel like a dinky candle. Amazing amount of light from such a tiny package.


http://images.knifecenter.com/thumb/1500x1500/knifecenter/fenix/images/FETK22U2BKn.jpg

I love these things so much I bought a couple of them as Xmas presents for family. They are not as cheap as lot of crappy flashlights you see at stores, but they are built to last. The sharp bezel is also not a bad sleeper self-defense tool.

That little LED on my cell phone is the best GD flashlight I've ever had. I always have it with me, it's bright enough for every application, and I don't have to carry around anything else. I've wondered if cell phone lights will put the small flashlight industry out of business. I doubt anybody under 30 would every buy one as they've grown up with a flashlight on their phone.

[Knut]

That little LED on my cell phone is the best GD flashlight I've ever had. I always have it with me, it's bright enough for every application, and I don't have to carry around anything else. I've wondered if cell phone lights will put the small flashlight industry out of business. I doubt anybody under 30 would every buy one as they've grown up with a flashlight on their phone.

The problem with the cell phone flashlight is setting it up so that it aims at something you are looking at.

[GoinAllTheWay]

Question - do any of those little coffee mug heating coasters work at all?

Mine sure as heck does. I got one in a Secret Santa here at work and it works almost too well. It's not a USB one, plugs into an outlet so it probably has way more jam.

Kept my coffee nice and hot till it got close to the bottom, then it gets insanely hot. Probably a firehazard too as I don't think it has an auto off feature. Kinda nervous to use it frequently tbh....I'd hate to be "that guy" that burnt down the office.

[Sliver]

The problem with the cell phone flashlight is setting it up so that it aims at something you are looking at.

Perhaps. But it's not like little flashlights come with tripods, either.

[Sliver]

Mine sure as heck does. I got one in a Secret Santa here at work and it works almost too well. It's not a USB one, plugs into an outlet so it probably has way more jam.

Kept my coffee nice and hot till it got close to the bottom, then it gets insanely hot. Probably a firehazard too as I don't think it has an auto off feature. Kinda nervous to use it frequently tbh....I'd hate to be "that guy" that burnt down the office.

You'd hate to be the hero?

[Knut]

Perhaps. But it's not like little flashlights come with tripods, either.

You can put one of those little mag lights in your mouth while you work on something... try that with your iphone.

[GoinAllTheWay]

You'd hate to be the hero?

Family owned business, it wouldn't go over well :D

[Table 5]

That little LED on my cell phone is the best GD flashlight I've ever had. I always have it with me, it's bright enough for every application, and I don't have to carry around anything else. I've wondered if cell phone lights will put the small flashlight industry out of business. I doubt anybody under 30 would every buy one as they've grown up with a flashlight on their phone.

The little flashlight on my iPhone is a great feature, and I use it a ton. However, these Fenix lights are on a totally different planet when it comes to power and coverage. It's like comparing photos taken on a cell phone vs a professional SLR. It's a great tool.

[undercoverbrother]

Perhaps too late for Xmas now, but one of the best things I've bought over the last few years, that I use all the time, is a good flashlight. I think every guy should have a good flashlight.

There are a lot of quality brands out there, but I've found Fenix to be an excellent value for the high-quality that you get. There are lots of various sizes... I personally have a TK-15 and TK-22 and I always carry one in my photo bag, on trips, and have one for various uses around the house. These little things are small, but will make your old Maglites feel like a dinky candle. Amazing amount of light from such a tiny package.


http://images.knifecenter.com/thumb/1500x1500/knifecenter/fenix/images/FETK22U2BKn.jpg

I love these things so much I bought a couple of them as Xmas presents for family. They are not as cheap as lot of crappy flashlights you see at stores, but they are built to last. The sharp bezel is also not a bad sleeper self-defense tool.


No ability to put on red filter for tactical ops.

Would not bang

[GoinAllTheWay]

No ability to put on red filter for tactical ops.

Would not bang

Your wife is going to have the same attitude if you don't get your a$$ out there and get her a Christmas present!

[Titan]

The little fleshlight on my iPhone is a great feature, and I use it a ton. However, these Fenix fleshlights are on a totally different planet when it comes to power and coverage. It's like comparing photos taken on a cell phone vs a professional SLR. It's a great tool.

Read the whole interchange after Fotze-ification and it is humorous.

Would also be the most downloaded app ever. Would probably need an external attachment though.

[DownInFlames]

Perhaps. But it's not like little flashlights come with tripods, either.

You mean like this? I got a couple of these at Bianca Amor's for a few bucks each.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81n-UiCcOoL._SY600_.jpg

[BloodFetish]

Perhaps. But it's not like little flashlights come with tripods, either.

http://www.watersportmusthaves.nl/contents/media/gorilla%20torch.jpg

Ta-da!

edit: beaten but mine is cooler. I actually have a Joby flashlight similar to this, but it has a rechargeable battery. Very awesome.

[Sliver]

lol okay guys, I get it.

[JonDuke]

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-I63cbBZ8otg/Ur_b6DC00uI/AAAAAAAALNc/4804XB5Hzyo/w302-h190-no/amazing-table.gif

[surferguy]

I've seen that clip before, it is awesome!

[photon]

You mean like this? I got a couple of these at Bianca Amor's for a few bucks each.

Why have I never heard of this place?!

EDIT: Actually not as good as it first looked, but still always good to know places to get stuff cheap.

[Dion]

http://i.imgur.com/d4yGqL3.jpg

[JonDuke]

I'm not into videography, but this is pretty sick

http://i.imgur.com/77sseyo.gif

[JonDuke]

Dinning table to coffee table

http://i.imgur.com/hVmHR85.gif

[dissentowner]

It is not a cool product at all, I just love the OW! guy.
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[undercoverbrother]

It is not a cool product at all, I just love the OW! guy.
Htbo1yW6qeU


Let me help you there.

Htbo1yW6qeU

[MaDMaN_26]

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-I63cbBZ8otg/Ur_b6DC00uI/AAAAAAAALNc/4804XB5Hzyo/w302-h190-no/amazing-table.gif


Can you imagine the pain of getting a finger caught in that one... holy christ I may cry a little bit right now... looks kewl though.

This thread is awesome... I will have to contribute.

[Wormius]

I'm not into videography, but this is pretty sick

http://i.imgur.com/77sseyo.gif

“We will destroy Gotham, then when it is done and Gotham is ashes, then you have my permission to die.”

[GoinAllTheWay]

I'm not into videography, but this is pretty sick

http://i.imgur.com/77sseyo.gif

Well that's neat and all but what happens when you actually want to turn the camera in another direction? Damn things keeps pointing at the same thing!

[JonDuke]

http://odditymall.com/includes/content/glideware-sliding-pot-holder-0.jpg

http://odditymall.com/glideware-sliding-pot-holder

[JonDuke]

Hipsters, unite.
I wouldn't use this personally, but it looks like it would sell.

http://a.tgcdn.net/images/products/frontsquare/e8f5_joystick_it_iphone.jpg

http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/e8f5/

[Bill Bumface]

Just got this after running home the other day convinced I left our garage door that faces the alley open.

It auto closes the door after X minutes open, and allows you to open and close via a smartphone:

http://shop.overheaddoorparts.ca/LiftMaster-MyQ-Package-LiftMaster-MyQ-Package.htm?categoryId=-1

[Regulator75]

5gbtg7pjfkE

[photon]

--SDP_oYZMw

[schteve_d]

XxvfDTaUVAo

[Regulator75]

5gbtg7pjfkE

Finally got my hands on these unique coffee mugs.

They are not stainless steel on the inside, not worth the price for crappy plastic.

[4X4]

XxvfDTaUVAo

That is the best camper trailer I have ever seen.

[4X4]

Well, I guess I wont be buying one anytime soon. They're $50,000.

http://www.conqueroraustralia.com.au/images/stories/reviews/490andcommanderprice.pdf

[Dion]

Well, I guess I wont be buying one anytime soon. They're $50,000.

http://www.conqueroraustralia.com.au/images/stories/reviews/490andcommanderprice.pdf

How about a Tvan Murranji?

http://tracktrailer.com.au/products/

mgY1t5pdEfw

[Hack&Lube]

Why have I never heard of this place?!

EDIT: Actually not as good as it first looked, but still always good to know places to get stuff cheap.

Did you go to the big one by Chinook/Long & McQuade/South MemEx? I've been going there for years. The selection and layout changes often.

[surferguy]

sat beside the CFO of FLIR on a flight and he was telling me about this iphone attachment to make your phone a thermal cam.

Pretty cool...

http://www.flir.com/flirone/

[calgarygeologist]

XxvfDTaUVAo

I wish there were trailers that compact, functional and versatile available in North America. I wouldn't need one as capable off road but this is far more attractive than the tent trailers we have available.

[Tyler]

This thing is a beast and is ABSOLUTELY worth the money:

http://i.c-b.co/is/image/Crate/Vitamix500ProBlenderF12/$web_zoom$&/1308302307/vitamix-500-professional-blender.jpg

[Baxter Renegade]

Neat!

http://www.redbubble.com/people/stephcaskenette/shop

[JMN]

This thing is a beast and is ABSOLUTELY worth the money:

http://i.c-b.co/is/image/Crate/Vitamix500ProBlenderF12/$web_zoom$&/1308302307/vitamix-500-professional-blender.jpg

Agreed. Every smoothie lover must have one.

[Dion]

http://www.golfdiscountstore.nl/1964-5243-thickbox/clicgear-35-matt-grey-ogio-giza-cartbag.jpg

[schteve_d]

Well, I guess I wont be buying one anytime soon. They're $50,000.

http://www.conqueroraustralia.com.au/images/stories/reviews/490andcommanderprice.pdf


Huh, I was curious about pricing but I couldn't find it. Yeah, that's a l'il on the steep side! Pretty cool, though.

[Tyler]

http://everyview.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/cottonellefresh.jpg

Cottonelle butt wipes.

These are fantastic. Won't be dry-wiping with regular ol' TP anytime soon.

[Handsome B. Wonderful]

I know there's interest from other people here for these. I can't remember the original thread, and searching didn't give me anything useful. I figure this thread would do the job.

Kidrobot Futurama Series 2
https://kid-robot.s3.amazonaws.com/products/FuturamaVinylToySeries23inch_large_image1_42495.jp g

[BloodFetish]

http://everyview.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/cottonellefresh.jpg

Cottonelle butt wipes.

These are fantastic. Won't be dry-wiping with regular ol' TP anytime soon.

Just remember, Tyler: Front to back, NEVER back to front.

[Tyler]

Just remember, Tyler: Front to back, NEVER back to front.

That's not a problem because I am a man.

[YYC in LAX]

Fiskars StaySharp Max reel mower

https://midimax.co.uk/image/cache/data/Fiskars/Staysharp%20Max%20Reel%20Mower/Fiskars-Staysharp-Max-Reel-Mower-7-650x650.jpg

[Dion]

I want one of these bad boys

http://www.fugusub.com/index.php

http://minisubs.narod.ru/img/201311/fugusub2.jpg (http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=ZFlnx8G0jTNOGM&tbnid=mk8z0Y0eZUxAzM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fminisubs.narod.ru%2Fnews%2Ffugusu b_dlja_dajvinga%2F2013-11-05-14&ei=Tv16U9v0NsnuoASljoDwDQ&bvm=bv.67229260,d.cGU&psig=AFQjCNH_BXYdfsc9sDwT34rr8s74jyVbng&ust=1400655545814663)

http://fugusub.com/images/photo-album/052.jpg (http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=ZFlnx8G0jTNOGM&tbnid=mk8z0Y0eZUxAzM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffugusub.com%2Fa%2Falbum%2Fpage13. php&ei=aP16U7msJIzxoATAz4DADg&bvm=bv.67229260,d.cGU&psig=AFQjCNH_BXYdfsc9sDwT34rr8s74jyVbng&ust=1400655545814663)

http://minisubs.narod.ru/img/201311/fugusub3.jpg (http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=ZFlnx8G0jTNOGM&tbnid=l17Rv4dCLsbuZM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fminisubs.narod.ru%2Fnews%2Ffugusu b_dlja_dajvinga%2F2013-11-05-14&ei=f_16U5WINIjcoATx3oJg&bvm=bv.67229260,d.cGU&psig=AFQjCNH_BXYdfsc9sDwT34rr8s74jyVbng&ust=1400655545814663)

http://minisubs.narod.ru/img/201311/fugusub4.jpg (http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=7sfh2x-cjiqfqM&tbnid=_S11AUbKNDn73M:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fminisubs.narod.ru%2Fnews%2Ffugusu b_dlja_dajvinga%2F2013-11-05-14&ei=m_16U4qoNMqJogS_t4GgDw&bvm=bv.67229260,d.cGU&psig=AFQjCNH_BXYdfsc9sDwT34rr8s74jyVbng&ust=1400655545814663)

[puckedoff]

http://www.ravenhockey.com/site/3333/page.asp?Site=9792&ID=14618&LeagueID=9792

Neat hockey sticks for little tykes, if anyone's got a Johnny Gaudrea of their own running around.

[GoinAllTheWay]

This thing is a beast and is ABSOLUTELY worth the money:

http://i.c-b.co/is/image/Crate/Vitamix500ProBlenderF12/$web_zoom$&/1308302307/vitamix-500-professional-blender.jpg

I've seen these a few times at CT and was rather intrigued. What can it do that my Bullet won't?

[Jacks]

I've seen these a few times at CT and was rather intrigued. What can it do that my Bullet won't?
It would probably blend a bullet if you stuck one in there.

[cupofjoe]

it would probably blend a bullet if you stuck one in there.


:d

[GoinAllTheWay]

mmmmmm, blended lead. That'll add substance to my next smoothie.

[19Yzerman19]

But seriously it's ridiculous how powerful those things are. What will it do that your bullet won't? This is like asking what it'll do that your handheld eggbeater won't... by way of example, there's a setting on there for "soup", which actually blends things at such a high velocity that it heats up. I.e., stick some carrots in there with whatever seasonings (there are recipes on the website), blend it, and it will pour out as steaming hot carrot soup.

That gives you an idea of the grade of machine we're talking about here. I don't own one but I've been considering it lately.

The issue for me is, if you're going for smoothies, the bullet blenders are more convenient from a cleaning perspective because they're single servings. Stick stuff in cup, blend, drink, stick cup in dishwasher. But that is literally all I use a bullet for.

[Tyler]

The issue for me is, if you're going for smoothies, the bullet blenders are more convenient from a cleaning perspective because they're single servings. Stick stuff in cup, blend, drink, stick cup in dishwasher. But that is literally all I use a bullet for.

Watch me blow your mind:

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[JonDuke]

Trailer porn

QpauUSmtJmA

[stang]

What's a vitamix blender cost?

[Table 5]

What's a vitamix blender cost?

I believe it starts around $400 and goes up another few hundred depending on model and accessories.

[calgarygeologist]

Trailer porn



Why can't North American companies make such cool trailers? I'd like to buy a trailer next year but all the options are so boring. The only trailer that I have found so far that is really interesting me is the Safari Condo R-series but they don't have any dealers out west.

[surferguy]

_XOCDLrfwh8

[Free Ben Hur!]

_XOCDLrfwh8

Very cool. Is there a way to lock it?

[Ben_in_Canada]

http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/household/miscellaneous/launchpad-fleshlight-ipad-case-nsfw.asp

Though it's not electric or piston-powered...or Japanese...like this friendly sex toy (http://www.dudeiwantthat.com/household/miscellaneous/japanese-electric-piston-masturbator-nsfw.asp), the LaunchPAD does employ advanced technology in a valiant effort to enhance Man's alone time. The makers of male masturbatory aid the Fleshlight have created and configured the LaunchPAD iPad case to work in tandem with the former so that men may seamlessly simulate sex both tactilely with a device capable of impersonating a vagina, and visually with one capable of streaming porn or interactive naked girls on Skype (e.g., girlfriends, good sports).
The LaunchPAD case is made of a sturdy but flexible material that protects and holds snugly inserted tablets, Fleshlights, and penises alike. It won't slide or shift during use and is designed to maintain the user's access to iPad touchscreens, volume, and power

[surferguy]

Very cool. Is there a way to lock it?


Maybe a bike lock through the rods? :D

[psyang]

Maybe a bike lock through the rods? :D

Maybe it's being a parent of young children, but when I see that door, I see pinched fingers.

[JonDuke]

gRkZFvKxiF4

[Swarly]

Vessyl, the cup that can sense anything you are drinking and keep track of your calories, sugars, carbs, caffine, protein and hydration level. links to iOS and android to track info. induction charge base.

Just bought one yesterday, pre-orders end soon (tomorrow I think), shipping early 2015.

Vessyl (https://www.myvessyl.com/?referral_token=d3X7ALX3J5KFykvEEtV4eA)

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[combustiblefuel]

Not a product yet but Nokia and The Cambridge Nano Science havebeen working on it since 2008.
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[nik-]

Vessyl, the cup that can sense anything you are drinking and keep track of your calories, sugars, carbs, caffine, protein and hydration level. links to iOS and android to track info. induction charge base.

Just bought one yesterday, pre-orders end soon (tomorrow I think), shipping early 2015.

Vessyl (https://www.myvessyl.com/?referral_token=d3X7ALX3J5KFykvEEtV4eA)

lu4ukHmXKFU

No directed at you, because I know you're just buying one and didn't invent it, but that whole thing comes across as some pretty pretentious hipster bull####. Why wouldn't someone just input the calories of what they drink into their phone, since it appears they have to do it manually sometimes anyway, instead of also carrying around that mug?

[photon]

Yeah I was thinking liquid calories is probably the easiest thing to track manually.

[Swarly]

No directed at you, because I know you're just buying one and didn't invent it, but that whole thing comes across as some pretty pretentious hipster bull####. Why wouldn't someone just input the calories of what they drink into their phone, since it appears they have to do it manually sometimes anyway, instead of also carrying around that mug?

Yeah I was thinking liquid calories is probably the easiest thing to track manually.

can be but always entering stuff in your phone is a pain. Not really thinking of being the hipster guy to carry this around, but have one at home and one at the office where 90% of my liquid calories are consumed.

mostly I think its really cool tech.


edit: more really cool tech. https://www.thalmic.com/en/myo/

oWu9TFJjHaM
didnt buy one of these as I would probably only use it to turn the volume up and down from 2 feet away from my computer, but pretty amazing.

[JonDuke]

http://i.imgur.com/rKGLbtb.gif

[DownhillGoat]

^link or name?

[burn_this_city]

http://i.imgur.com/rKGLbtb.gif

Where can I get this?

[photon]

Sorcery!

[psyang]

^link or name?

Link: Hook and Moor (http://hookandmoor.com/)

Here's the full video.

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[photon]

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1070983896/the-stupendous-splendiferous-butterup?

http://i.imgur.com/rC5Dgbh.gif

WANT

[photon]

Bah in the time it took to come post this the delivery by Christmas option sold out.

I blame all of you.

[DownhillGoat]

Bah in the time it took to come post this the delivery by Christmas option sold out.

I blame all of you.
You could always use a large citrus zester (http://us.microplane.com/microplaneclassicseriespremiumzestergrater.aspx) in the meantime.

Or you know, order the product before sharing it. Rookie move. Selfless, but rookie.

[Calgary Highlander]

I'm sure a few of you may have something similar, but I got this awesome wireless charging pad (http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00C40OG22/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) a couple of days ago: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31OGh5%2BLGFL.jpg

I love not having to fumble around in the dark trying to plug the microUSB into my phone. 3 coils so the charging area is wide and it charges the phone up pretty quickly as well. First world problem solved :w00t:!

[combustiblefuel]

You could always use a large citrus zester (http://us.microplane.com/microplaneclassicseriespremiumzestergrater.aspx) in the meantime.

Or you know, order the product before sharing it. Rookie move. Selfless, but rookie.

Or just get a regular butter spreader and drill some tiny hole along the edge since that all they really did.


Butter spreader
http://static.katomcdn.com/products/370/370-wha2_large.jpg

[NuclearFart]

I'm sure a few of you may have something similar, but I got this awesome wireless charging pad (http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00C40OG22/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) a couple of days ago: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31OGh5%2BLGFL.jpg

I love not having to fumble around in the dark trying to plug the microUSB into my phone. 3 coils so the charging area is wide and it charges the phone up pretty quickly as well. First world problem solved :w00t:!

Can you literally just place your phone on top of that mat and it will charge, or do you need to buy a special battery/case?

Also the terrible English in that write up makes me nervous that this is some Chinese POS that works for a few days then explodes by my head in the middle of the night.

[Calgary Highlander]

The terrible English in the description threw me off a bit as well, but it had great reviews so I figured I'd go for it. No you don't need any special batteries or cases. In fact, I was impressed at how quickly the pad sensed the phone considering I have a couple of different cases that are kind of thick. Just make sure the phone you have is Qi-enabled.

[photon]

Or just get a regular butter spreader and drill some tiny hole along the edge since that all they really did.

Pretty much (though they say it'll be stamped in manufacturing, they have a big cutlery manufacturer making them).

The funny thing was almost right after I posted that, the top article in my RSS feed was one telling Americans to stop putting their butter in the fridge.

http://gizmodo.com/stop-refrigerating-your-butter-1624023431

[JonDuke]

http://i.imgur.com/I7RVOiG.gif

[ricosuave]

^ snicker

[Slava]

I just got this and it's pretty cool. It's called pressy and let's you configure button pushes to make your phone do various things. I basically just got it and have just started to tinker with it, but it seems pretty good so far.

http://get.pressybutton.com

[JonDuke]

I have no other info on this, but it looks pretty darn sweet

http://i.imgur.com/FDVXwBy.jpg

[DownhillGoat]

http://uncrate.com/p/2014/11/sriracha2go.jpg

[JonDuke]

ooAAnZIgj8o

[Ace]

These are cool, I always regretted not putting in ceiling speakers and this was a relatively good compromise:

http://www.amazon.com/Dimmable-Wireless-Bluetooth-Speakers-Powered/dp/B00JDT11CU

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[Hemi-Cuda]

http://uncrate.com/p/2014/11/sriracha2go.jpg

Do you want Siriacha covered pants? Because that's how you get Siriacha covered pants

[surferguy]

DDWsCEU8HQs

[RedMileDJ]

As per this post / thread: http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?p=4998744#post4998744

What do you guys think of this?

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[photon]

I don't think that suit was tailored.

[DownhillGoat]

What do you guys think of this?
I think there's a special circle of hell reserved for people who would use that in confined public spaces. Or cubicles.

I also think he shouldn't have cheaped out on the car and got blutooth. Seriously. Leather seats and steering wheel controls, but he's using speakerphone.

[Bill Bumface]

Do you want Siriacha covered pants? Because that's how you get Siriacha covered pants

Well, at least this time it won't be the back of my pants :w00t:

[JonDuke]

http://www.vesaro.com/

a_LQ_X6HXgg&list=UUE827CwN-mbRQMrbSsjvzWA

[Violator]

Fontus turns solar energy into water

Fontus is a self-filling water bottle for your bicycle. This device collects the moisture contained in the air, condenses it and stores it as safe drinking water. Powered by solar cells, it can harvest up to 0,5 l water in an hour´s time under the right climatic conditions

http://www.jamesdysonaward.org/projects/fontus-2/

[Bill Bumface]

it can harvest up to 0,5 l water in an hour´s time under the right climatic conditions

In a heavy rain with the lid open? :w00t:

[photon]

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[JonDuke]

http://i.imgur.com/wkQYqVz.gif

[JonDuke]

9J7GpVQCfms&feature=share

[Hemi-Cuda]

9J7GpVQCfms&feature=share

Those were some of the most hairless male arms I've ever seen. They should have shown an Iranian guy wearing one for good measure

[GP_Matt]

I just picked up this sweet table. Hand made by CP's one and only SurferGuy from the scraps of an old barn. He worked with me to come up with a great design that fits nicely in the room.

http://i.imgur.com/9NxoNuBl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/gEc7d8i.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Z022ntv.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/hTHuIq4.jpg

Thanks to Dion of Como Designs (http://comodesigns.com/) for the work.

[surferguy]

I just picked up this sweet table. Hand made by CP's one and only SurferGuy from the scraps of an old barn. He worked with me to come up with a great design that fits nicely in the room.



http://i.imgur.com/9NxoNuBl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/gEc7d8i.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Z022ntv.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/hTHuIq4.jpg

Thanks to Dion of Como Designs (http://comodesigns.com/) for the work.



Thanks for the opportunity to make something cool out of something left for the burn pile! Looks great in your living room!

Cheers!

[DownhillGoat]

Thanks for the opportunity to make something cool out of something left for the burn pile!
Are you producing more than one of these or anything similar? That looks amazing.

[RedMileDJ]

Are you producing more than one of these or anything similar? That looks amazing.
Same question here! I would be interested.

[surferguy]

Are you producing more than one of these or anything similar? That looks amazing.

Same question here! I would be interested.


I'm always open to building similar pieces, they will never be the "same" and that makes them truly unique. Currently working on two dining room tables from the same wood - that will different from each other and from above.

[Wormius]

I think that design would be terrific as a small table and bench seating set.

[RedMileDJ]

I'm always open to building similar pieces, they will never be the "same" and that makes them truly unique. Currently working on two dining room tables from the same wood - that will different from each other and from above.
Let me know what's involved in getting something done.

We're finally setting up the basement den, and I'll need a table to put my beer on...and peanuts...and chips...and stuff.

[DownhillGoat]

they will never be the "same"

I assumed you weren't mass producing them ;)

Actually a dining room table and possibly end tables is what I had in mind. That's an awesome living room piece though.

[surferguy]

If you guys are interested in something you can find my email on the webpage that GP Matt posted and we can start a conversation.

All the best

[calgarygeologist]

surferguy, do you have a good source for reclaimed wood? In particular some old hand hewn beams? I'm looking for a beam or two for the base of a dining room table.

[surferguy]

^^ depends on sizes and how much you need. feel free to call and I can tell you what Ive got or send you in some directions

[calgarygeologist]

^^ depends on sizes and how much you need. feel free to call and I can tell you what Ive got or send you in some directions

I'll keep that in mind. I'm not in hurry to get any beams because I probably won't need them until January some time. Species isn't too important, character is more important.

I need a beam or two (depending on length) so that I can get 4 sections at 42 inches and one section at 60 inches. Probably around 6x6 or 8x8 or something.

[Machiavelli]

Beautiful work, surferguy

[KevanGuy]

Got this for Christmas and have been loving it! Next time Heatly is in town I'll get him to sign it.


http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/media/products/images/280/25475_1.jpg

http://www.hamiltonbeach.com/breakfast-breakfast-sandwich-maker-25475.html

[JonDuke]

Fingerprint Gun Safe

http://i.imgur.com/5THA6Xv.jpg

[Mike F]

"If you're going to steal my gun, you'll have to cut off my finger first!"

"OK"

[Ducay]

Im sure it will work perfectly in a life/death situation when you're shaking and sweaty.

[JonDuke]

So...you guys won't be buying one?

[photon]

http://mondotees.com/blogs/news/18676695-the-iron-giant-deluxe-figure-pre-sale-info

http://i.imgur.com/gS8Ms8u.jpg

[JonDuke]

Spaghetti fork

http://i.imgur.com/HPyYxgb.gif

[jwslam]

"If you're going to steal my gun, you'll have to cut off my finger first!"

"OK"
I know the fingerprint readers made by Lenovo sense for capacitance in the finger meaning a dismembered finger would not work. Not sure if that's really necessary for a laptop but nonetheless cool.

[FlamesAddiction]

Im sure it will work perfectly in a life/death situation when you're shaking and sweaty.

I think this sort of thing is meant more as a gift for the cold blooded calculating murderer on everyone's gift list.

Also, spaghetti fork wins.

[Maccalus]

The problem with the safe is that it would still be really easy to steal. Just pick up the whole safe and walk out with it. All it would prevent is kids getting their hands on guns (which should be unloaded in storage anyway, but that is a separate issue).

[Sr. Mints]

http://mondotees.com/blogs/news/18676695-the-iron-giant-deluxe-figure-pre-sale-info

http://i.imgur.com/gS8Ms8u.jpg


Good lord. :nerd:

[DownInFlames]

These pocket synthesizers are cool. I like the stripped down design and Game and Watch style LCD. They're cheap (especially compared to Teenage Engineering's other products) but I'm not sure if they do anything that synth apps don't. I still want them though.

http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/22/7868157/teenage-engineering-pocket-operator-synthesizers

[Wormius]

New Leatherman Tread multi-tool bracelet.

It just needs a cold butter grater....

https://makezineblog.files.wordpress.com/2015/01/tread2_zps85aa58d6.jpg?w=620&h=749

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[JohnnySkittles]

That looks like it would cause a hairy man great pain.

[Wormius]

That looks like it would cause a hairy man great pain.

Haha. Yes. It almost removes unsightly wrist hair after only a few weeks of agonizing discomfort.

[Regulator75]

Haha. Yes. It almost removes unsightly wrist hair after only a few weeks of agonizing discomfort.

Hair remover: tool #26

[Hemi-Cuda]

I can't say enough good things about the new ASUS VivoPC

http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX51815

Bought one for a home theater PC and Steam streaming box combo and it's flawless for both. Pricing out the separate components you can't build a comparable system for less (when including the Windows 8 license), and the form factor is one of the smallest I've seen for a full desktop system (while still giving easy access to the hard drive and memory for upgrade purposes)

IMO there isn't a better bang for the buck right now in it's category

[Dion]

http://acidcow.com/pics/20150126/useless_items_03.jpg

[JonDuke]

cXCvq6DNJi0#t=49

[photon]

http://i.imgur.com/qZEcU3l.jpg

http://gizmodo.com/a-hologram-of-emperor-marcus-aurelius-appears-to-float-1682001424

[JonDuke]

http://img0.joyreactor.com/pics/post/gif-egg-1856027.gif

[Regulator75]

http://i.imgur.com/qZEcU3l.jpg

http://gizmodo.com/a-hologram-of-emperor-marcus-aurelius-appears-to-float-1682001424

Only a rich d-bag would ever buy that god awful thing.

[Vulcan]

Cool new toy for the cops.

1H0A-Ngi_Mw

QYr0OI684zk

At least 50 U.S. law enforcement agencies quietly deployed radars that let them effectively see inside homes, with little notice to the courts or the public.



http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2015/01/19/police-radar-see-through-walls/22007615/

[Canehdianman]

Cool if you are into invasion of privacy I suppose..

[puckedoff]

Cool if you are into invasion of privacy I suppose..

Are you not? Is that why you spend more time in your kitchen, rather than that couch in your living room which is nearer to the window?!

[Canehdianman]

*gasp*

I need to add another layer of tinfoil to my Spiderman undies I guess!

[TheyCallMeBruce]

Rainbow Six is real

Or was the Splinter Cell

[Vulcan]

Cool if you are into invasion of privacy I suppose..

Yeah, I forgot sarcasm doesn't always come through properly in type. My apologies.

[jeep991]

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/DeLorean-iPhone-case-1.jpg

A Delorean iphone case.
A little too bulky for pockets but would be cool to have.
http://www.joblo.com/movie-news/i-want-that-back-to-the-future-delorean-iphone-case-437

[JonDuke]

Large pic

http://i.imgur.com/7RTwsl4.jpg

[Atodaso]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/10/0e9d28b6d3ef94cb59ed2c63d3eb48e9.jpg

"A cool tool is anything useful that increases learning, empowers individuals, does work that matters, is either the best or the cheapest or the only thing that works."

This is a the book form of what this thread intended to be. I bought two with the intentions of gifting one. Now that I had a chance to look through it, it will probably be my default item to buy for a gift on any occasion.

I found Amazon to be cheaper than Chapters.

http://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/1940689007/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1426036131&sr=8-1&keywords=cool+tools&pi=SY200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=51MtqLWerCL&ref=plSrch

[Regulator75]

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/03/the-analog-memory-desk/

Driven by an obsession of how people record and recall memories, MCAD student Kirsten Camara designed the Analog Memory Desk, what could be the ultimate sketching surface. The desk has a built-in mechanism for scrolling 1,100 yards of butcher paper on rolls embedded in its legs, a sort of tablecloth of memory that records months or even years of random ideas, doodles, and coffee rings. The desk isn’t available for purchase, instead Camara released detailed blueprints through a Creative Commons license so you can build your own.

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/desk-1.jpg

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/desk-2.jpg

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/desk-3.jpg

[JonDuke]

http://i.imgur.com/0cJmhoG.webm

[undercoverbrother]

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/03/the-analog-memory-desk/



http://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/desk-1.jpg

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/desk-2.jpg

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/desk-3.jpg


reminds me of High School Math Class.

[rotten42]

Similar to the idea of the desk, we sell these paper tables.

http://myturnstone.com/products/campfire-paper-table/

[InglewoodFan]

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/03/the-analog-memory-desk/



http://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/desk-1.jpg



Reminds me of "roller boards" that we used for engineering drawings back before they were all computerized. Instead of butcher paper we'd have mylar on the rolls and we would tape the latest copies of all the drawings to it in order. Then just roll to the drawing you needed to make a change.

[photon]

Sploosh!

http://news.toyark.com/2015/03/27/awesome-looking-play-arts-variant-star-wars-boba-fett-and-stormtrooper-156229

http://i.imgur.com/noTE7bp.jpg

And oh my the Storm Trooper...

http://i.imgur.com/qQh8yV5.jpg

[Slava]

^ Um, this thread is for cool products, nerds!

[surferguy]

^ Um, this thread is for cool products, nerds!

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[JonDuke]

This may be the first ever Kickstarter I actually back. Would love a couple of these:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/snappower/snappower-charger-a-usb-charger-in-a-coverplate-no?ref=nav_search

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--gzzpIAjy--/sxftvpzm3ajlqrbpyynx.gif

http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--oB89RTtj--/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636/t7mpm26ydjutirtbonbz.jpg

Brought to you by the same cats that gave us this: http://www.snappower.com/

[TheyCallMeBruce]

^^
I have the future now.

[Hanni]

Anyone have any of the Guidelights that company makes? They look really cool if they provide a decent amount of light.

[DownhillGoat]

This may be the first ever Kickstarter I actually back. Would love a couple of these:
I'd buy one of those in a heartbeat, but what are the chances they'll be approved for use in Canada?

[photon]

They say they'll be UL certified for Canada, but I dunno if a non-secured electrical connection like that will be certified. I can't think of any other kind of device that has a similar type of connection, other than maybe the plug itself?

[malcolmk14]

Anyone have any of the Guidelights that company makes? They look really cool if they provide a decent amount of light.

We bought them. They are okay when it's dark, they provide a good amount of light (enough to see where you're walking and you don't have to turn any lights on, but not enough to really wake you up if you go take a whiz in the middle of the night).

The only issue is they are low down on the wall, and they don't get enough direct light from the ceiling, so they are on all day long.

[old-fart]

Based on this thread I bought a 10 pack of the things - I think they are awesome. We put black out blinds in our upstairs windows and they do their job... these lights down the hallway are perfect - provide just enough light to wander down the hall without crashing into anything but not enough to wake anyone up.

[GP_Matt]

http://www.discounthomeautomation.com/LVT5632x.jpg

I put a few of these throughout the house and am quite happy with them. Not as simple as the kickstarter install, but easy enough if you are at all comfortable with basic electrical work.

[Wormius]

I understand the USB / combo outlets serve a niche market where a person can't access the electrical panel to turn off power to the outlet to safely install a new outlet, but they exist already in dozens of forms for people who can.

http://www.homedepot.com/b/Electrical-Dimmers-Switches-Outlets-Outlets-Receptacles/USB-Port/N-5yc1vZc33aZ1z0r7vs

It reminds of the Kickstarter project for the butter knife with the little holes. Almost all butter knives with the slightly serrated edge do that already if you hold them at the slight angle to the butter.

http://www.knife-depot.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/rental-item-silver-plated-sussex-pattern-butter-knife-234.jpg

[Titan]

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/03/the-analog-memory-desk/



http://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/desk-1.jpg

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/desk-2.jpg

http://www.thisiscolossal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/desk-3.jpg
But would the computer not fall off?

hahahaha!!!

[You Need a Thneed]

They say they'll be UL certified for Canada, but I dunno if a non-secured electrical connection like that will be certified. I can't think of any other kind of device that has a similar type of connection, other than maybe the plug itself?

Honestly, it doesn't look as safe as it should be, electrical connections should be secured.

And wiring a new plug takes all of 10 minutes, including getting out all the required tools, and putting them away after. And as above, they aren't hard to find.

Plus, those only have 1 amp charging.

[kermitology]

A couple of friends and I are interested in making an IoT showerhead. We're conducting a market research survey, I'd love it if anyone could give some feedback.

http://goo.gl/forms/nGtgOmUXP1

[Canehdianman]

A couple of friends and I are interested in making an IoT showerhead. We're conducting a market research survey, I'd love it if anyone could give some feedback.

http://goo.gl/forms/nGtgOmUXP1

this might out me as an idIoT, but what does IoT mean?

[kermitology]

Internet of Things

[Hockeyguy15]

Is it going to be powered by a battery, or is it going to be super cool and powered by the water running through it???

[kermitology]

Is it going to be powered by a battery, or is it going to be super cool and powered by the water running through it???

Both. Turbine is used to charge a battery.

[Hockeyguy15]

If you make it voice controlled I want one!

[kermitology]

If you make it voice controlled I want one!

What kind of voice control?

[Hockeyguy15]

What kind of voice control?

Like if I want the weather, or turn on music. Something like that?

You don't always have your hands free in the shower, or maybe you have your eyes shut so you don't get soap in them.

[OBCT]

Feedback submitted. Sounds like a neat concept.

[red sky]

Will it have a camera????

[kermitology]

Will it have a camera????

No.... :ph34r:

[Table 5]

I filled it out...but Im probably not your market audience. I use the shower to think and plan out my schedule, so they are usually endlessly long and scalding hot...and I like it that way! Conservation is down the list of priorities.

While I do use a lot of IOT devices, the nice thing about the shower is that it's a total escape from all the tech that surrounds me everywhere. However, two things that I wouldn't mind in the shower is a clock, and once in a while a radio so I can listen to the Fan960 in the morning.

[Igster]

Note sure if this has been mentioned yet.

SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean flat panel maker LG Display Co. showcased on Tuesday a detachable organic light-emitting diode (OLED) panel that sticks to the wall, renewing its pledge to focus on the high-end display as a future growth engine.

The 55-inch wallpaper OLED panel, presented as one of the company's future displays at a media event, is only 0.97 mm thick, weighs 1.9 kg and can easily be stuck to a wall with a magnetic mat, or removed from it.

http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/business/2015/05/19/80/0501000000AEN20150519006000320F.html

[surferguy]

it should also have a horn here, here and here. You can never find the horn when you need one

[Muta]

What kind of voice control?

It should have voice responses to your commands, featuring Jar Jar Binks

[DownhillGoat]

IoT stuff really doesn't interest me, but thought the survey was quite amusing.

[JonDuke]

Pretty hard core suitcase.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1141432017/space-case-1-the-worlds-most-advanced-smart-suitca

Warning: Great acting...

KovBIa_lJI8

[rd_aaron]

Pretty hard core suitcase.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1141432017/space-case-1-the-worlds-most-advanced-smart-suitca

Warning: Great acting...

KovBIa_lJI8


Very cool, though I have zero desire to have my suitcase be my hands free talking device.

[GoinAllTheWay]

Can't really be the ultimate in security if it still has a zipper you can open with a pen.

[DownInFlames]

A small Arduino board lets you make a tiny arcade cabinet.

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[JonDuke]

Im on a suitcase kick

http://i.imgur.com/d9PC8hP.webm

[JonDuke]

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[JonDuke]

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[photon]

Good idea

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[carbonrod]

WbMV9qYIXqM

We've been toying with getting one of these for the new place.

[Diemenz]

We've been toying with getting one of these for the new place.

There is way too many flaws in the system for it to be useful for more than a year. One very important one is that bees work from the outside in which means that there is no way to tell if the honey in the center of the comb is properly cured (in the video and the windows only show the ends not the centers) and uncured honey will actually ferment. To prevent this you would have to remove the comb to ensure that they are wax capped and shake the comb to remove the honey from those uncapped combs which will remove the fermented honey (or at least enough of it) then replace it and then move on the the "easy" extraction technique.

http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/family-guy-the-quest-for-stuff/images/4/4e/Buzz.png/revision/latest?cb=20140419143452

[carbonrod]

Interesting. I guess at that point, you've done most of the work anyway.

[Ace]

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[GreatWhiteEbola]

Bd6ZEJoqmk8 (http://youtu.be/Bd6ZEJoqmk8)
This? The link wasn't working for me.
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[JonDuke]

http://i.imgur.com/gBmT7Pa.webm

[JonDuke]

http://i.imgur.com/Wuck08J.png

[JonDuke]

http://i.imgur.com/zGGg7jz.webm

[Dion]

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[Titan]

http://i.imgur.com/zGGg7jz.webm

An outdoor bidet?

[FlameOn]

Want!
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[JonDuke]

This is a lamp.
Large

http://i1.wp.com/www.colorsandjoy.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/creative-lamps-chandeliers-18-1.jpg

[Regulator75]

Want!
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Got. :D