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Though not on the cutting-edge of technology, Mattracks just might be one of the strangest auto gadgets we’ve ever come across. Videoafter the jump. Here’s what Mark Wilson of Gizmodo has to say:

The conversion can take “as little as 30 minutes”. For me, it took only 30 seconds. I’m in love…finally geeks have ruined the car world, too. We have no idea what the product costs, but trust me, it’s worth every penny

[via Gizmodo]

Researchers at the University of Washington have unveiled a “brain-controlled” robot — basically uses “an electrode cap (a non-invasive tool generating a noisy signal), mental powers commanded the robot to walk to a block, pick it up, and set it down in a designated area.” Video after the jump.

Because of the type of brain readings they’re getting, the bot is semi-autonomous, using human control for making the decisions based on video cameras, but managing the actual mechanics of the motions on its own. Right now the bot can only manage to pick up simple shapes and move them to another location, but the eventual goal is a human-controlled robot that can function in human environments, learn from its surroundings and perform meaningful tasks for its human masters

[via Gizmodoengadget]

Yes, someone actually paid $426.67 for a Wii box on eBay. First the receipt, now this, what’s gonna be next, the Wii Sports sticker? Auction page.

Today, you could be the proud owner of an Official Nintendo Wii box. The Official Nintendo Wii box is in good condition. This box can be used to hold many things that will fit inside of it. The box can also be used to impress your friends. Tell them that you got a wii and show them the box. As long as they dont ask to play it, you’re in the clear

That’s right, a Best Buy sales receipt sold for a whopping $451 on eBay. This is almost as bad as the PlayStation 3 “picture” that sold for $1075. Auction page.

You are bidding on original ” Nintendo Wii ” Best Buy Sales Receipt. Dated 11/19/2006. Receipt is from Best Buy Store#482, located at 60 West 23rd Street in New York,NY 10010. Please note i have crossed out with a blue pen my personal information on Receipt

That’s right, the game above sold for a whopping $5,100 on eBay. Why? Because it’s 1 of 26 that are currently known to exist in the world. This cartridge was only given out at the 1990 Nintendo World Championships. Auction page.

There were only 26 of these given out-and you had to win them to receive one. There are 90 Gray editions made. These are hard to find and is a great item for anyone who is a NES lover! This game cartridge is hailed by most collectors to be one of the most rare and sought after cartridges from Nintendo, promo cartridges aside

At first glance, this may look like a normal vase, but in reality it’s a fully-functional microwave. No word yet on if this concept will go into production. One more picture after the jump.

When the food is finished, the little green leaf on top lights up to let you know that your meal is ready. I like it. My apartment is so tiny that it’s difficult to simultaneously fit three fully grown adults inside it. Now I can save a precious extra six inches of space

[via Gizmodo]