Tech
New Motorola ROKRs
New to Motorola’s ROKR line: the EM25 (slider), EM28 (clamshell) and EM30 (candybar) are all cheaper alternatives to the E8. They should be available globally in a few weeks.
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Focus Gap Desk Organizer System
Focus Gap’s aluminum and walnut desk modules help keep your workstation neat and organized. The system offers double-decker and wide monitor risers, a laptop holder, a headphone holder, dump trays, a wireless charger, a pot for a houseplant, and a desktop environment monitor that tracks CO2, temperature, and humidity.
Food + Drink
Fast Food Places You Thought Were Dead, But Are Still Alive
If you grew up in the 20th century, names like Burger Chef, Kenny Rogers Roasters, and Arthur Treacher’s sound like relics from the past. But it turns out that some of these chains are still alive, just with fewer locations or name changes. Weird History Food takes a look at eight of these once-popular restaurants
Living
CargoMate Bike Rack
The CargoMate is a versatile and minimalist bike rack that attaches without tools or permanent hardware. Its adjustable strap system installs or removes on most bikes in about 30 seconds while keeping cargo stable and close to the handlebars. The rack comes in silver or matte black, with swappable covers and bungees for more than
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TRUE Block Multitool
This handy pocket multitool from TRUE packs a knife, a scraper, a magnetic 1/4″ bit driver, and a bottle opener. Its 2.75″ tanto-style blade is made from titanium nitride-coated 3Cr13 Steel with a liner lock mechanism, and its bit driver arm can lock in 90º or 180º positions. Includes Phillips and flat driver bits along
Funny Stuff
Frank Caliendo As Madden
Frank Caliendo is best known for impersonating President Bush, but this bit as John Madden had us in stitches: he discusses everything from Super Mario Bros. to parallel universes.
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Collapsible Magnetic Parts Trays
Keep your workspace tidy and never lose hardware with these magnetic trays from Sandor. Made of durable silicone with a strong, rubber-coated magnet, they hold screws, nuts, and tools without scratching surfaces. Each 4.25″ tray collapses for storage and comes in three colors for organization. Easy to clean, ultra-tough, and stackable. Set includes three trays.
Games
Macross: Ace Frontier
Robotech fans have been aching for a video game deserving of the Macross mantle; this trailer of Macross: Ace Frontier (PSP) has us drooling like an Invid on protoculture.
Rides
Video: Toyota Winglets
Toyota is testing personal transport robots a-la Segway at local airports and resorts. They’ll come in three versions with increasing levels of freedom, from “practical” to “hands-free sporty.”
Fashion
Good-Bye Elliot Tee
We’re with ET on this one: Elliot was dead weight anyway. We also love the description: “E.T. Pwn3d home.” That alone is enough to justify the immediate acquisition of this tee.
Tech
Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT
Nvidia’s GeForce 9500 targets the sub-$100 video card market and competes with ATI’s Radeon HD 3850. Not for serious gamers, but it’s a good mainstream card with low power use and noise.
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Humanity’s First Civilization
Modern humans appeared about 300,000 years ago, but complex organized societies only emerged about 12,000 years ago.Kurzgesagt digs into humanity’s distant past and how technology like DNA sequencing, mathematical modeling, and aerial and lidar archaeology have provided a better picture than ever of the world’s earliest societies.