Last month we came across a patent application for a fart protector, but patent applications wont help that fat guy in the Mexican restaurant when the beans start kicking in. Fortunately, help is on the way in the form of an actual product called Subtle Butt. Like the patent application, Subtle Butt uses activated carbon/charcoal to neutralize noxious fumes. It also features a soft fabric with an antimicrobial treatment for added protection. And the best part is that there is an actual video demonstrating the product. Hilarious. Available for $9.95 in packs of 5. [Product Page via Yes But Not Yes]
Original post by Sean Fallon
If you enjoyed creating the Master Chief papercraft figure, you can now spend your holiday downtime tackling another Halo related project —the D77 Pelican Dropship. Plus, if you are poor or stingy, you could always pass the finished project off to one of your gamer friends as a gift. After all, the gifts you make with your own two hands are the best right? Just don’t let anyone know it was completely free. Additional image after the break.
[Download Page via PaperKraft via Ripten]
Original post by Sean Fallon
newVideoPlayer(“riaapropaganda_giz.flv”, 475, 376);This clip is rich. If you’ve taken a journo class, you know that companies send these video junkets out to lazy local news producers all the time that sorta look like news but are really just PR propaganda. This one’s just hilariously blatant RIAA fodder though, with awesome bits like, “Prices that are extremely low indicate a CD is pirated.” Because low CD prices are totally ridiculous.
And danger, music fans, the audio quality of pirated music is “usually atrocious.” But don’t worry, the industry’s “offering cool, innovative ways” to get music like “digital album gift cards” and “Christmas-themed ringtones.” Jinkies, that’s cutting edge. Are they selling Hanukkah MiniDiscs too? [Live Leak via Slashdot]
Original post by Matt Buchanan
You know how your coffee cup keeps getting stolen at work? Walk into the break room with this bad boy and firmly proclaim that “this sh*t is going to stop right now.” You will feel like a real badass until the police arrive. The cup is a concept design from Simone Brewster, so it is not something you will be able to pick up in your local Pier 1—but if you are into violent drinking vessels, you can always get yourself a Gun Mug instead. [Product Page via Gearfuse]
Original post by Sean Fallon
The Life|point HD touch panel takes home automation to the next level by allowing users to watch high-definition video, pause live TV or even check out four television streams at the same time—all from one device. The system also features an iPhone-esque point-and-slide navigation feature that can be used to control instant news, traffic and weather as well as the lighting, security and temperature control in your home.
If that wasn’t enough, you can also enjoy stereo speakers, an ambient light mode and a touch-to-wake power saving mode for the not-so low low price of $6—$7,000 depending on the screen size (8.9″ and 12.1″) and the finish you choose. [Product Page via Electronic House]
Original post by Sean Fallon