Oh! Gizmo

By Luke Anderson

Toast is one of those foods that’s so easy to make that anyone can do it. But can you do it from the comfort of your computer? Yes, you can in fact make toast while sitting at your desk. How you ask? With this simple PC Toaster Bay, you can pop in a slice of white (or wheat, if that’s your thing) and have it heated to perfection.

Honestly, if it weren’t the end of August, I’d think that this were some kind of April Fool’s gag. Well, despite the late month, it is indeed a springtime prank. The product listing seems legit, however, the thought of installing something in my desktop whose sole purpose is to generate heat just didn’t sit well. Upon clicking the button to order it, I was informed that I was had, and the product is a phony. Oh well, looks like I’m still going to have to walk all the way to the kitchen. And here I’d already stocked my mini-fridge with butter and jam.

[ Crazy PC ] VIA [ Crave ]

By Jonathan Kimak

I’m not surprised that there’s yet another new reality show in development, they spring up like Starbucks. I am a bit surprised about what it’s about though.

Gadget or the Girl will begin airing on Playboy TV on Monday, September 1, at 7:30 p.m. EDT. The show, hosted by Iliza Shlesinger(pictured), will start by having a guy meet 3 beautiful women. He will choose two of the ladies to take on a date. Eventually he will have to choose one of the women to be his only companion for the rest of the evening.

Then he must make one more decision which is the main premise of the game: go on a romantic weekend getaway with the lady or ditch the girl and bring home a brand new gadget.

The guy won’t learn what the gadget is until he has made his choice. Possible gadgets include a 60-inch plasma TV or a home arcade game. I think for the women it would be quite devastating to be dumped for a TV.

So, which would you pick?

[ CNET News ] VIA [ New Launches ]

By Jonathan Kimak

The Dallas/Fort Worth airport has a new vending machine to go with the Coca-cola cans and Kit Kat bars, only a purchase would likely require more than 400 quarters(or a credit card). Best Buy has put in Best Buy Express machines that will dispense a variety of gadgets for the consumer on the go.

The vending machines, located past security at Terminal B’s Gate 29 and Terminal E’s Gate 32, have items like iPods and all the needed accessories for sale. A fast and easy way to spend hundreds of dollars means Best Buy will be raking in the money from these machines, especially from parents who forgot to get their kids a present while they were away.

Since these are in an airport, I’d suggest not kicking the machine if your item gets stuck or you might get a free taser demonstration.

[ New Launches ] VIA [ Slipery Brick ]