Category Archives: Tech
ThinkGeek’s April Fool’s Gags
I was going to stay away from updating the DigitalNips today because honestly, the first day of April is the worst day to be surfing technology and gaming Web sites. Prank a loved one – put saran wrap under the toilet seat, buy a fake pregnancy test, tell your parents you have aids… just trust me on this one, photoshopped screenshots and fake sequel announcements have completely warn out their welcome.
One Web site that does a decent job of keeping the April Fool’s gimmick fresh is the geekwear super store, ThinkGeek. Last year’s iCade was pure genius (and has gone into production!), so before you go looking like a moron posting bogus product links on your FaceBook and Twitter, I thought I do a quick recap separating the fake from the fun.
MY EYES!
ThinkGeek’s Super 3DBoy is probably the least inspired of the bunch, relying heavily on Nintendo’s popular Virtual Boy punchline. Promising to bring eye-popping 3D visuals to your iPhone, the 3DBoy is really just a view master with a iPhone slot on the front… now where have we’ve seen that before? Maybe an oversized iPad version would have had a better visual funny factor.
Originality – D for been there, Done that.
* - Superiority Complex Not Included.
My favorite of the bunch, ThinkGeek’s PlayMobil Apple Store playset is particularly funny f you have ever found yourself in the cluster fuck that is known as Apple’s premier retail experience. This diorama captures the “magic” that is the Apple store perfectly, right down to the line outside the front featuring a bonus Woz and Segway.
Launch Line Set
But wait, there’s more! The pretend playset also includes a penthouse keynote suite with a bonus post pancreatic cancer Steve Jobs ready to stream the latest Apple media briefing live from your very own iPhone.
ThnkGeek even made a spot on parody commercial announcing the PlayMobil Apple playset – enjoy!
Originality – A for Asshole blue shirt associates.
Insert Deep Throat Joke Here
If I was to pick one ThinkGeek April Fools joke this year that I would actually buy it would be the above pictured Star Wars Light Saber frozen ice pop making kit.
The proposed kit includes four saber hilts, each with a light inside to illuminate the inside of your frozen treat. Here’s a short video showing the galaxy’s number one pitch man Lord Vader, selling is tasty treats to unsuspecting overheated kids.
ThinkGeek, engage! Oh wait, wrong Star reference…
Originality – A for completely Awesome.
Yum.
The last ThinkGeek April Fool’s gag I’ll cover is this green colored hypothetical bag of pork rind snacks. Capitalizing on this generations Pac-Man, I honestly wouldn’t be surprise to see this farce come to fruition given the fact that Angry Birds developers seem to be happy with putting their iconic pigs and birds on just about every merchandisable item available.
Originality – W for Whored out.
You can check out the rest of ThinkGeek’s April Fool’s warez by clicking the following link. If you end up finding any real ThinkGeek products in your shopping cart don’t forget to use the code 1FBB for $10 any purchase of $50 or more!
The Death of 3D (Long Live the 3D King!)
The battle for 3D in the home is happening on two fronts – both the movie and gaming industries are gunning for your time and your wallet. So why are both sides of this war shooting themselves in the foot trying to get the same message out?
NO WAR!
3D content needs a unified message. Ask the average consumer why they aren’t interested in a new 3D viewing device and you’ll always come up with the same answer – the glasses. Your average joe even believes that when you buy a 3D TV that EVERYTHING will be magically transmitted in 3D and they’ll be a slave to a pair of shutter glasses for the rest of their lives.
PSP Go Price Drop Official
Holding out on buying a PSP Go? The mini handheld that time forgot has finally received a much need pre-Holiday price drop to the amazingly low$199. Need proof? Check out Amazon!
PSP Price Drop is a... Go?
Not only is the PSP Go now under the 200 dollar price range, but if you ordered it from Amazon you get 3 games included! Pre-3DS jitters anyone?
Mattel Introduces “Spy On Mommy and Daddy” Barbie!
Hey kids, haven’t you always wanted to know what mommy and daddy have to say about you after they put you to bed? How about putting the law on your side next time your brother comes into your room and pulls your hair?!
Mattel has just the thing for you! Video Girl Barbie, the latest in nanny cam technology marketed directly to small children.
Video Barbie is Watching Youz
Retailing for $49.99, this video capturing blonde is sure to be on everyone’s Christmas list… I know I’ll be sending one out to all the special ladies in my life*
* – Erin Andrews secret cam footage FTW!
Hulu Plus Hits the PlayStation Store
Surprise! Hulu Plus for the PS3 snuck its way into the PlayStation store today. But don’t go firing up those PS3s quite yet, you need to be a PlayStation Plus member to give the service a try, and much like the recent iPad tease, you’re not getting much content without an invite code.
PS3 - let the mother lovin' begin!
Hulu Plus is expected to let the rest of us in late summer. Priced at $9.99, it will be a nice compliment/alternative to the already available NetFlix streaming service.
3D Review – Mitsubishi’s 3DC-1000 3D Adapter Kit
I recently posted an article detailing 3D on a Budget and mentioned the Mitsubishi 3DC-1000 as a key component to creating a 3D rig that wouldn’t completely empty your wallet. After multiple delays, Mitsubishi has final shipped the 3DC-1000 to select dealers and I was able to get my hands on one for this review. After a few days of tooling around and wearing down my retinas, I am happy to report the 3DC-1000 is the real deal and will have Mitsubishi TV owners captivated with it’s many options.
It's Here!
My Eyes! This Ain’t Avatar XXX in 3D!
Like 3D? How about porn? Then Hustler has the movie for you! Creatively titled “This Ain’t Avatar XXX”, this parody adult flick is expected to penetrate your 3D television set this Fall.
Objects on television are closer than they appear
After doing a little “research”, DigitalNipples discovered that this is not the first adult film to jump into the 3rd dimension – “Octopussy 3D: A XXX Parody” and “Whorrie Potter and the Sorcerer’s Balls” beat Avatar to the punch back in April.
3D on a Budget – a DigitalNipples Tech Special
After letting people know I recently upgraded our family room TV to a 3D capable boob tube the standard reaction is “how much did that cost?!” or “how much do you make again?!”. The truth is 3D can and is a surprisingly affordable option for those in the market for a new TV that want to experience the future of home entertainment now!
Just a quick disclaimer – I consider myself a tech geek but am admittedly new to the 3D realm of things. The 3D market is constantly evolving and with that change I plan on updating this article quite frequently.
Explosions, Robots, and Halle Berry Look Alikes Oh My!
