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Some people might argue that they’ve taken all of the challenge out of the Rubik’s Cube. Me? I say that they’ve only gotten rid of the frustration. Only one cube rotates, and it only goes 90-degrees and back. This serves to extend and retract the USB connector that you’ll need to insert into your computer if you want to take advantage of the 2GB-8GB of storage contained within. You can grab one for as little as $17.

[via ChipChick]

This came out of nowhere. Nintendo has just slipped out a press release in Japan informing the world that all-new 3D-capable portable hardware is coming, with a full unveiling set for E3 2010 this June. Tentatively titled the 3DS, this glasses-free 3D wonder is pitched as the successor to both the DS and DSi, and will use a “compatible cart” that should ensure backwards compatibility with your vast library of favorites from the older consoles. Nintendo expects to launch the 3DS into retail “during the fiscal year ending March 2011.”

via engadget, nintendo

Yes, there is no engine installed on the Dragonfly DF1, but rather tiny hydrogen peroxide rockets at the tip of each blade. Reportedly, “it can stay aloft for 50 minutes and has a maximum speed of 40 mph.” Video after the break.

Rather than being powered by a conventional engine, someone decided that it would be a good idea to install itty bitty rocket engines on the tips of the blades of this helicopter to power it. And the really scary part is that it works. Very well, in fact. The hydrogen peroxide rockets (the same things that power most jetpacks) produce no pollution and are supposed to be significantly more stable than their conventional counterparts due to the lack of, um, an engine. In fact, there’s really nothing to the helicopter at all apart from a seat and some big fuel tanks. Called the Dragonfly, it can stay aloft for 50 minutes and has a maximum speed of 40 mph. The Dragonfly has completed a successful series of flight tests and obtained its airworthiness certificate last November, so it’s currently on track to be for sale sometime this year.

This is actually not the craziest thing you can do with a rocket propelled airfoil. The craziest thing is to use model rocket engines, one blade, and then just forget the rest of the helicopter.

via techeblog, ohgizmo

Workout while playing Wii! Who would have thought that playing video games might actually get you in the fitness groove? We do admit, however, that the Wii has gotten many couch potatoes off the couch in some ways, and while that won’t make you the biggest loser (after the reality show) in your family, it does burn a wee bit more calories than just sitting around, thumbing that joypad. Well, the Wii Balance Board Push Up Bar takes things one step further by functioning as a push up bar attachment on your balance board, featuring adjustable grips that let you “go deeper than you would if the floor stopped you.” Compatible with Wii Fit and Wii Fit Plus as well as the New U Fitness and Jillian Fitness Ultimatum titles, this uniqe gaming accessory is going for $25 on Amazon as a pre-order.

Features:

• Made specifically for the Wii Fit^TM balance board
• Attaches securely to the top of the balance board
• foam  under platform, securing grip on the balance board
• raises your body higher to perform deeper pushups as you go down, past your chest
• removable, adjustable angle handles

Compatible with the following Wii and Wii Fit games:

• New U fitness
• Wii fit
• Wii fit plus
• Jillian fitness ultimatum 2009

·         Jillian fitness ultimatum 2010

via coolestgadgets