Laser Sharks

Craziestgadgets.com had become one of my favorite websites.  They list strange and off-beats items that would make any nerd jump for joy.  I thought it would be neat to take a look at three of the gadgets they have listed on the site.  These are in no particular order and are not necessarily my top three that are listed on the site.  They are just threethat I think are worth mentioning.

Byte Nesting Dolls
 

Nerdy take on the traditional Russian Nesting Dolls.  From the indivisible bit all the way up to a terabyte.  You can buy your own set here for around $35.

 Running Shoes Vending Machine

Sometimes you just suddenly need running shoes when you are out on the street and all of the stores are closed.  UK company Onitsuka Tiger has installed the first shoe vending machine in London.  It holds 24 pairs of shoes in six different sizes.

Talking Bug Zapper

You know what is better than a bug zapper?  A talking bug zapper, particularly one that saves “hilarious” phrases every time a bug meets its maker.  Phrases include “That’s gonna leave a mark” and “Goodbye, cruel world.”  You can buy your own here for about $25.  Small price to pay for minutes worth of enjoyment followed by countless hours worth of annoyance.

Popularity: 28% [?]

From The Economist,

NEARLY a third of Hong Kong’s households watch television via the internet, according to a new report from Telecommunications Management group, a consultancy. Because internet protocol television (IPTV) uses the same technology as that which links computer networks, smaller countries with high broadband penetration tend to have more subscribers. As well as plain old programmes, viewers can also enjoy other services such as on-demand video. So far, Europe accounts for over half of the world’s subscribers.

Popularity: 27% [?]

These are from techradar.com, and sadly,  every single one of these apply to me.  Click the link for the full explanations.  Here is the list:

11. You prefer playing against the computer
10. You only play when your significant other is out
9. You believe that winning isn’t everything
8. It’s been days, not hours since you last switched on your console
7. You’re the oldest person trading in games at GameStation
6. You like your Xbox 360 and your PS3 equally
5. You fondly remember a ‘golden age’ of gaming
4. You avoid playing on the Wii because it’s too much effort
3. Your FPS experience consists of spawn, run, die… spawn, run, die… spawn…
2. You find the idea of videogames based on board games perfectly acceptable
1. You’ve pre-ordered GTA IV but don’t mind if it doesn’t turn up on launch day

Popularity: 28% [?]