Mario Baseball For the Nintendo Wii

Here’s a sneak peek of the Mario Baseball game for the Wii. Picture Wii sports with an awesome Super Mario twist! Check out the video demo after the break. [Kotaku via Video Game Blog]

Written by Gizmo Girl on June 5th, 2008 with no comments.
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Measure ball speed with the Glove Radar

When you’re playing a game of catch, a radar gun isn’t exactly the most convenient way to measure a ball’s speed. The Glove Radar is an affordable way to measure how much heat your friend is throwing your way. It attaches to the back of your glove with a weather-resistant nylon cord. Sure, it looks dorky, but what are ya gonna do?

It uses microwave Doppler technology to measure the ball’s speed as it approaches. When the ball arrives you’ll see it’s speed indicated in mph on the LCD display. The Radar is powered by a single 3V lithium battery, which isn’t rechargeable, but it’s good for about 5,000 speed measurements. You’ll probably be bored with it long before then.

[Glove Radar] VIA [Ohgizmo]

Written by Conner Flynn on April 1st, 2008 with comments disabled.
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Ear implant corrects balance problems, makes you part Borg

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Scientists at the always-progressive Johns Hopkins have been working on an electronic, inner-ear “balancing” device that could help correct problems like unsteadiness, disequilibrium or wobbly vision (no, really). The device — which couples a head-mounted, matchbook-size box, and up to eight surgically implanted electrodes — corrects problems by measuring and transmitting 3D balance information to the brain via the vestibular nerve. Researchers say they’re working on downsizing and hermetically sealing the implant so that it can fit inside the head and beneath the skin. Up until now, the devices have been tested on chinchillas, whom scientists cruelly dosed with an antibiotic that creates balancing problems (we suppose there were no wobbly people around), then attached implants to the animals and discovered that they “partially regained their vision-stabilizing reflex.” While we don’t condone testing on adorable rodents here at Engadget, we do love a Borg-esque head attachment from time to time.

[Via The Raw Feed]

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Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!

Written by Joshua Topolsky on September 12th, 2007 with no comments.
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