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This Lego NXT robot is called WiigoBot and it bowls like a pro. Perfect games actually. A Wii remote was mounted on a robotically controlled swing and another motor for triggering the bowling.
Here’s a video:

What can I say? The bot’s got game.
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Dada Footwear has just released the Code M shoe with a built in mp3 player. The 128 Mb mp3 player can be found inside the sole of the right shoe while playback controls are located on the tongue. Headphones are included but you can share your music using the built in speakers in both shoes. […]

If you’re looking for a good prank for April Fools, I’ve got just the thing for you. The Blue Screen of Death screensaver. One of the most annoying things that can happen while using the computer is for the screen to turn blue with the following words on your screen: “A problem has been detected […]

For those people who go to the beach and want something other than water or soda to drink when they get thirsty, here’s what you should do. Get a pair of Reef’s Dram Sandals and you’re good to go. The Dram sandals come with a polyurethane encapsulated canteen in its heel with a screw cap […]

Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars has finally been released. If you’re like me, you’ve probably played most if not all of the C&C titles. With this latest release, the Global Defense Initiative and the Brotherhood of Nod make a comeback and you know what that means. Yep, Kane is back. This time there’s another […]

I’ve known about Yahoo Widgets for a while now but never really tried it because I thought that it would use a lot of resources. Seeing some of the widgets on a friend’s desktop however made me decide to try it.
Installation was fast and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to configure […]

PayPal has brought its service to the mobile phone. Sending money online can now be done using your cellphone without the need for a computer. There are three options to choose from while using PayPal Mobile: send money to another phone, purchase online, and donate to a charity. As of now, only people in the […]

I’ve always been a fan of networking sites that specifically cater to families. One such site was Famster whom I wrote an article about a while back. Kincafe is also a networking site that caters to families and their friends who want to stay connected while living apart.
As soon I got to their main page […]