Have you ever just wanted to shoot your alarm in the morning and go back to bed?
(Or perhaps the better question is, have you ever NOT wanted to shoot your alarm in the morning and go back to bed?)
Well now you can, thanks to a clever bit of electronic hacking and modification.
The Phaser Blasted Alarm Clock uses a gaming gun to shoot the alarm to sleep, and also integrates a tilt sensor so that you can change the time and set the alarm using just the gun itself.
For many, the Mac has become their alarm clock of choice, as it can provide the extra customization that your ZZZZ’s need.
To help you decide which of the popular alarm clock programs to pick, The Unofficial Apple Weblog has put together a Tabulator showdown between Alarm Clock, Alarm Clock Pro, Awaken, and Aurora to see which is the winner.
There’s not clear cut winner, so it’s up to you to decide, but whatever you go with, chances are you’ll sleep easier knowing that you’ll wake better as well.
Today’s Movie Monday is a compilation of the top ten (as voted upon by a panel consisting of myself) Rube Goldberg machines ever created (and posted on YouTube). For those of you who don’t know, Rube Goldberg machines are “exceedingly complex devices that perform simple tasks in very indirect and convoluted ways”, and are an idea originally conceived by Rube Goldberg, a famous cartoonist. The only qualification for the list was that it had to use real objects, because a computerized Rube Goldberg machine is just plain cheating. Enjoy.
10. Tim Fort’s Kinetic Art – Though mostly a dominoes device, the sheer magnitude of this creation earned it a spot on the list.
9. Ramen Noodle Machine – Since Ramen Noodles are supposed to be an easy and quick meal, the idea of making it as complex as possible put this on the list.
8. Beer Pouring Machine – Who said beer drinking is only for the lazy?
8.5 (Honorable Mention). Beer Pouring Machine From Waiting – Good, but I just wish it were a little bit longer.
7. Office Place Contraption – I love all of the everyday objects used in this one.
6. Jackass 2 Alternate Ending – This one’s great because it used real people.
5. Mythbusters Machine – I love this show, and these guys put some great stuff into their machine.
4. Sticks And Stones – This one’s great because it only uses things that can be found in nature.
4.5 (Bonus). Sticks And Stones How To – A how to guide to the previous machine.
3. Alarm Clock – Not only does this machine wake you up, it also does your chores and cooks you breakfast. Can you ask for more than that?
2. Pitagora Suicchi – The best of a Japanese show about Rube Goldberg machines. Some of these are so unique.
And the number one Rube Goldberg machine of all time is…
1. Honda’s Cog Commercial – Honda spent a reported million dollars to get all of these parts from a Honda Accord to link together, and the results are amazing. Keep in mind, these are actual parts and no editing was used to make all of this work together.
So there you have it. A top ten to top all top tens. What did you think? Did you agree with my choices? Is there a machine you can’t believe I left out? I’d love to see some more great machines, so let me know.
Here’s an interesting way to wake up in the morning. The Crazy Blender Alarm Clock blends a bunch of Styrofoam beads in the retro-style blender when it’s eggs and bacon time, and blasts some funny alarm music just incase the blending isn’t enough. Plus, it’ll act just like a regular clock when you’re not smacking it for an extra 10 minutes of “snooze time”. A great gift idea for that sleepy friend in your life.
