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07/30/2010

Lawnmower on a Stick Demonstration Video

Though we don't recommend trying this at home, the self-proclaimed world's strongest redneck Steve Mcgranahan decided to combine a full-sized lawnmower and hedge trimmer into one homemade gadget. Video after the break.

Yep, just as the name suggests, this is a lawnmower attached to a stick so you can hoist it up and pull it over your hedges.
[via Dvice]

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07/30/2010

Tinychat Gets 500-Million Minutes of Usage Per Month

Similar to Chatroulette, Tinychat "provides users the choice of creating disposable or permament video conference rooms." Dan Blake, Tinychat's founder, says that the website receives 300,000 new users and 500,000 million minutes of usage per month. More information. Continue reading for a few Tinychat tricks.

He also stresses that, unlike sites like Chatroulette, there's a moderation team working around the clock to make sure no nudity, other offensive and illegal content shows up.
[via TechCrunch]

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07/30/2010

Deal of the Day: $249.99 Logitech Harmony One Remote with Color Touchscreen for $147.95 Shipped AR

Amazon is selling the Logitech Harmony One for only $147.95 shipped after rebate, originally priced at $249.99. The "one-touch, activity-based control provides any member of the family with easy access to home entertainment; the color touch screen has buttons that 'think' like you do." Product page -- Amazon may change the price and/or rebate terms at any time without notice. Video review after the break.

The sculpted buttons on the Harmony One remote have been organized into logical zones, making it easy to find the function that you're looking for. And because the buttons (and the color touch screen) also have backlighting, the remote is easy to use even in the dark.
[via Amazon]

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07/30/2010

Tour of the World's Smallest Full-Featured House

We've featured the genius architect known as Jay Shafer before, but here's a tour of his 100-square-foot home, which includes "tiny chairs, a tiny fireplace, and a tiny loft with a tiny window which serves as a tiny bedroom." Continue reading to watch. Click here for more pictures.

He's been living in the above house since 1997 - this tiny tour was filmed in 2007 - but he's still actively building new postage stamp mansions today.
[via Gizmodo]

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07/30/2010

24 of the World's Most Expensive Gadgets

Despite the recession, companies are still churning out expensive gadgets, like Stuart Hughes iPhone 3G S Supreme (above). Here are 24 of the world's most expensive for your viewing pleasure. Click here to see them all.

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Photo Infinite Wisdom Grande Speaker System ($70,000)Photo Terra Wind Amphibious Motor Home ($850,000)Photo Crystal Nespresso Machine ($3100)Photo Solo Solar Table ($14,000)Photo ELP Laser Turntable ($15,000)Photo Icon A5 Personal Aircraft ($139,000)Photo Ultrasone Edition 8 Headphones ($1500)Photo Moon Dust Watch ($15,000)Photo Stealth Computers 2000-IS-DT2000 Keyboard ($2200)Photo Tivoli Audio MP3 / Internet Radio ($4200)Photo LiveLuggage Power-Assisted Suitcase ($1,400)Photo Luvaglio Laptop ($1-Million)Photo Ferguson Hill Horn Speaker System ($17,600)Photo GoldVish Phone ($1-Million)Photo RED ONE Camera ($17,500)Photo Speakers La Sphere ($150,000)Photo Photo Lara Croft Crystal Xbox 360 ($11,000)Photo UH-19XRW Hoverwing ($5,200)Photo Blackberry Amosu ($312,500)Photo Triton 1000 Luxury Submersible ($1.7-Million)Photo Voodoo Elemental Omen PC ($24,000)Photo Keymat Yalos Diamond Television ($105,000)Photo World's Most Expensive Computer Mouse ($24,300)

07/30/2010

New Resident Evil: Afterlife Trailer Released

On September 10th, the Afterlife begins, Resident Evil: Afterlife that is. This new action-packed trailer gives us a sneak peak at the entire cast, including Chris Redfield (Wentworth Miller). Continue reading for the video.

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07/30/2010

12 More Funny Google Suggestions

There's the legendary diva Aretha Franklin, and then there's Urethra Franklin, as the Google Suggestion above shows. That's not all, we've got 12 more funny Google Suggestions for your viewing enjoyment. Click here to see them all -- image above via PicChore.

Photo AgreedPhoto Becoming a Real WizardPhoto If Google Could Only SeePhoto Who Would've ThunkPhoto The Black Market PrevailsPhoto In TimePhoto Google Says YesPhoto Learn to BarterPhoto FB is a Woman's Best FriendPhoto If You're Feeling LuckyPhoto Let Me See...YesPhoto Super Dog

07/30/2010

Amazing Flame Thrower vs Fire Extinguisher Video

Not your usual fan-made short film, "Dancing Pigeons" shows a flame thrower taking on a fire extinguisher in ultra slow motion. It was directed by Tomas Mankovsky and features three actors: Keith Francis (old man), Adam Speers (flame man), and Phil Zimmerman (ice man). Continue reading to watch.

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07/30/2010

Top 5 Strangest Uses for the Apple iPad

Apple reported record profits, thanks to the iPad and iPhone, but what if you used the former in ways not intended? Well, you'll have to continue reading to see five of the strangest examples -- image above via PhotoFind.

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07/30/2010

World of Solitaire Doesn't Require Flash

Created by Robert Schulz, World of Solitaire is essentially "a full in-browser solitaire game built on top of YUI [Yahoo User Interface] and providing a genuinely satisfying playing experience." More information (Google cache provided since main site is down) -- image above via. Continue reading to watch a video of someone getting solitaire in 36-seconds.

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