Geeks may spend an inordinate amount of time geeking around on computers, gadgets, or whatever else it is that we spend time on, but at some point, we’ve all got to eat. The general consensus is that gadget aficionado and the like go for the quick, usually unhealthy meal. But every once in a while, we like to take it upon ourselves and expand our horizons, making our own food from time to time. That’s where the Space Invader Toaster will seal the...

Ever since we saw early specs and hands on previews (and now reviews) of the latest Nvidia cards — the GTX 470 and 480 — many were passing off hand comments that an egg could be fried on these new cards due their high operating temperature. In many circumstances, idling between 70-80 C isn’t uncommon. For a reference, my ATI CrossFire 5850 set up never goes above 50 C idling. Two different cards, two different architectures though. Seeing as how the new...

This one is for the Star Wars fans. I won’t rule out a specific gender as…well…it could really go either way. Darth Vadar was always portrayed as this hard ass dude with a big black helmet, scary voice, and heart of cold steel. But deep down inside, he was a much softer, gentler man. He liked cats. He had a pet fish. Long walks were his favorite past time. And he loved, loved baking. Word is he cooked a mean Ewok pie. If you’d like to...

Microwave’s at one point were technologically amazing. TV’s have gone from massive cabinets of timber to mere shadows of plastic. The TV still has many ways to evolve. The Microwave — not so much. You can only do so much with a microwave. Increase the wattage, add a few extra buttons and you’re done. Much like many other kitchen appliances, the microwave has finally succumb to the flat screen age. Admittedly not the first Microwave to implore...

Every once in a while, the human race stumbles upon an invention or innovation that truly benefits mankind in their day to day lives full of mediocrity and occurrences of the mundane. Such lives are often aided by technology. Whether it be to make a process faster, an object smaller, or help a sick individual, technology makes our lives easier. Introducing the Smart Measuring Cup. One would think this concept would have come along a lot sooner than…now. Still,...