No this is not for your kids! Have you ever heard of this weird ass concept of Earworm assault device? No right? If you have, atleast even in the wildest of your dreams, then you deserve to be in either Hollywood or in "Fur". Well, "FUR", creators of the Painstation and Furminator, have just released about their project, Earworm Assault Devices. And also to baffle you more, this is a pretty old concept as well.

Sound is unavoidable (the ear can’t be shut like the eye) and evolutionary hardwired into our cognition apparatus. A well made sound can get stuck in the head of the hearer and loop for a varying time span. The infected person oftentimes repeats the sound involuntarily by singing, humming or whistling, eventually spreading the ear worm like a virus. The Earworm Assault Devices (EAD) enable individuals or small groups to distribute their own earworms. Small pieces of highly infectious sound or music can be recorded onto the devices and fired at single or multiple persons, eventually spreading your message out into the world. Currently the devices that are displayed are available.

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Richard Herron is a mad man? According to him, he is only a mad man if he fails, a genius when he succeeds. He invented the Skywalker jet that weighs around 40.91 kg and is able to fly for about five minutes with the basic configuration. The production model of jet pack is capable of flying up to ten minutes and has a range of 4 miles (6.436 kilometers), and it also has an integrated global positioning system to compliment the pack. Last week, he put a proto-type jet pack in eBay for auction and the highest bidding goes to 515dw with the price of USD10,399. The proto-type jet pack has 8 AT-450 turbine engines and will be able to carry a pilot with a weight of over 95.45 kg, flying for about 5 minutes. In the end of production, the frame will be made from carbon fiber, and be much stronger and better looking than the proto-type. In the helmet there will be a heads up display with a timer to show the time of flight, as well as engine warning information. Have you ever wonder how do people move around in the near future?

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Check out this video of a robot created by Evan Gates which will be able to solve a scrambled Rubik's Cube in just 15 seconds. Sometimes, technology still can't beat human's mind. One of the Caltech student, Leyan Lo, solved a cube on January 24 2006 in 11.13 seconds. If you can make it less than that, do let us know.

This technology is very impressive but the calculator is more of a gimmick than useful. A more reasonable application of this technology would be for one to be able to simply write out the problem 65 x 32 = (etc.) and have the calculator voice then answer the question (2080). Enjoy the video!

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Take a break everyone! Talking over the phone with handsfree while shopping is not a good thing. Beware if your handsfree is just too small to be seen. Enjoy the video.

Check out this DIY portable mini amplifier built by Chu Moy which is also known as CMoy Pocket Amplifier. It can be fit in a lozenge tin and into your pocket. It is powerful enough to drive your weak sources sound to thunderous volumes. Since it's so powerful, will it burn or blow up in your pocket? Who knows, technical failure may lead to unwanted things to happen. Chu Moy was able to pack everything in the CMoy Pocket Amplifier for just USD20 and a better one with the price of USD50. According to Chu Moy, you won't need to understand how the am or its components works, but you will have to be able to follow some pretty exact directions. I plan to try it out one day.

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A hilarious and spot-on video showing Microsoft design sensibilities applied to iPod packaging and marketing. Check out the video!

Former test pilot Larry Neal of Boyd, Texas created this awesome flying machine called the Super Sky Cycle (basically a flying bike - technically a cross between a motorcycle and an autogyro). The flying bike goes as fast as 70 mph in the air and 60 mph on the road, and sells for around USD25 grand. I'm not sure how government going to license that thing.

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Anyone have any information on this? It claims to be the fastest wall climbing robot vehicle. It climbs up the wall at the Tokyo Institute of Technology.

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It's the latest craze to hit hollywood, it's the 3 knuckle shuffle!. Such is the success of the 3 knuckle shuffle that celebrities like Wayne Rooney have started sporting it to make sure they are at the forefront of bling! Let’s hope it brings him luck and he scores alot of goals in the final 8.

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This is amazing footage of a rocket carrying a GPS2R satellite that moments after takeoff explodes dumping 250 tons of burning rocket fuel around the launch pad. All the cars that were parked near to the launching site were roasted. Even tire’s rims melted. It's like meteor striking the earth.

Whether you are a hardcore computer gamer, motorcycle enthusiast, or just want the finest computer ever made then i guess Chopper Computer is what you are looking for. The designs are insane with unexpected ending on water cooler gas tank with maximum overclocking and authentic motorcycle frames & paints. They are built to the same standards of quality you would expect with your custom motorcycle. The new era in computer modifications follow the concept that a computer should be seen and not heard, and appreciated for their beauty both inside and out. The True Fire Extreme Gamer model is the flagship model and has a brilliant paint job with airbrush flames over glossy black that creates a style that is simply hardcore. The intricately hand painted flames were created by Josh Bourassa of True Kustom Paint.

The True Fire Extreme Gamer model is not a joke, it is powered by water cooled Socket 939 AMD Athlon 64 3800+ (2.4GHz) 2000MHz FSB Venice Core processor and water cooled eVGA GeForce 6800 XT 256MB DDR PCI Express Video Card includes with Danger Den NV68 GPU water block. It boasts Asus A8N-SLI NVIDIA Socket 939 ATX Motherboard, 1GB OCZ PC 3200 CAS 2.5 DDR memory, Western Digital 250GB HDD with 7200RPM/16MB/SATA-300, dual BenQ 16x DVD ±R DVD Burners With LightScribe Technology, Mitsumi 1.44" floppy drive and media card reader. On the cooling parts, it is equip with Swiftech Apogee Chrome Trim CPU water block, Black ICE Pro chrome 120mm radiator, 120mm Billet aluminum radiator fan, 1/2" water tubing and stainless steel hose clamps, stainless steel braided round drive cables and chopper computers custom chrome maltase cross water pump enclosure.

It runs on Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition and definitely a Windows Vista Capable PC. They are also extremely quiet, producing nearly zero noise. This is one computer you'll want to display on your desk rather than underneath it. You can choose from one of their five base model designs and start customizing it with your own choice of computer components. This bad ass and sexy computer going to cost you a whooping of USD3,295 for the base specification.

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How many times have you been out on a midnight job and accidently plowed into someone because they couldn't see you in the dark? Things could be even more damaging if you were cycling. Imagine that.

Which is why Bright Night USA has developed the new StrideLite and CycLite line of night-clothing for runners and cyclists. Most such clothing have reflective strips, but Bright Night included a built-in strobe-light Electro-Luminescence (EL) strip that virtually lights up the person wearing it, making him or her visible in complete darkness.

The strips don't add weight to the fabric - they are just 24 microns thick, highly flexible and durable as well.

Available for both men and women in soft-shell and hard-shell jackets, belts and vests, the price range is between US $150-$190 for jackets. Throw in an extra 30 bucks for the belt. You can also get an umbrella. Access StrideLite for details.

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Nice job done here by Gadget-Box with the T-Qualizer, a T-shirt with a built-in sound-sensitive graphic equalizer - and it actually lights up to the music beats! Of course, the battery required to run the equalizer display is maintained in a pocket inside the shirt.

Wouldn't that be something? You wear it and go out to a party, and people are checking you out to see how well the DJ is mixing his music. The T-Shirt is made of cotton and features an Electro-Luminescence (EL) panel. The equalizer is very similar to the one on your home stereo - with different equalizer bars for differnt frequencies.

Get yours for US $32 (available in Small, Medium and Large), and be the life, err, sound of the party! Details from Gadget-Box.

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LocaModa a company which basically deals in technological solutions is taking fashion to the next level! The company recently unveiled the world’s first mobile-enabled digital interactive mannequin. Thanks to this novel invention via a screen and a cell phone which act as a remote control one can customize the mannequin’s clothes .Thus making the entire process interactive and dare we say fun! LocoModa believes in the mantra "The Web Outside," and aims to create a highly interactive world out side the web too and wants to take the web to the street! To access this feature via the mobile phone, one doesn’t need to download any software or application. Their proprietary StreetSurfer creates a link between the web, the location and the user. Pretty cool but is it the grown up version of dressing up your dolls? Well you decide! http://www.locamoda.com/

I just love the Pet Umbrella! With two full grown Labs who are scared of venturing out in the rain, the Pet Umbrella is a god send. It has been designed to protect your pooch from hail, rain and snow as its made of waterproof fabric. The umbrella comes with a leash which you can hook up to your pet’s collar or harness. This brilliant contraption also features a handle with a padded grip . The umbrella also gives you a clear view of your pet and includes an automatic pop-up button. You can choose from a wide variety of designs and order it from here:

After futuristic mobile homes how can futuristic mobile offices stay behind? A German company König+Neurath has just developed a modular cubicle on wheels aptly titled Standby Office. These cubicles have a fold-able design and are made of steel, aluminum and wood. Measuring 190 x 146 x 74 cm with WiFi access points you can take this baby practically anywhere! Just imagine if you ever mess up, no need to pack just run with your office in tow! They will be released in Spain first with a price tag of 5,000 Euros! Crazy Germans what will they think of next?

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POPstation 2000 is a Sony PSP rip off, its CRAP!

I can't believe a product like this exists it should be band everywhere, Kaya Special Optics now gives you X-ray vision, in the form of the new Infrared See-through Filter PF. Able to penetrate an object's surface, it actually allows you to see what's underneath.

Of course, you also know that this will come with all sorts of regulations - I doubt if they'll ever allow you to use it on the streets. The 52mm PF4, when used with a compatible camcorder (or any CCD for that matter) allows you to create a See-Through system.

I bet this thing will be banned in several countries in the days to come. Details at Kaya Optics

This guy was obviously against the laptop...I'd like to see him try taking that thing on a plane....