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Shooter Fire Extinguisher Adds a Little Nerf-iness to Battling Blazes

Were the humble, boring old fire extinguisher to be reworked in the style of this concept design, dubbed Shooter, they'd be grabbed from the wall and used inappropriately in offices waaaay more frequently. Because, as its name suggests, the device is meant to behave like a friendly Nerf-style grenade launcher, aiming plastic pellets of CO2 into the flames. This has the advantage of keeping you away from the fire, with a better range than throw-style pellets, and less complication than a standard sprayer version. And more fun/danger at the office Christmas party too. [Yanko Design]

8:45 AM on Tue Aug 26 2008
By Kit Eaton
5,645 views, 29 comments

Latest by N/A: @IphtashuFitz: See that red dot underneath the nozzle? If you'd click the read link you would have known that was more »

ipod nano

Apple Confesses First-Gen iPod Nanos Smoking and Sparking, Will Replace Them

Thanks largely to those meddling kids at Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry—who were investigating cases of people burned by too-hot-to-handle nanos—Cnet says Apple admitted today that some first-gen iPod nanos were overheating and said that it will replace any first-gen iPod nano that smokes or sparks (or blows up). More »

6:20 PM on Tue Aug 19 2008
By matt buchanan
9,760 views, 35 comments

Latest by stupidjerk: what a relief! it's good to know that if my nano explodes in my pocket and blows my left nut more »

fire

Fire Damages Building at Apple's Cupertino HQ

A fire broke out in Apple's Cupertino headquarters last night, starting on the roof of a two-story building, and severely damaging it. Initial reports suggest that the three-alarm fire at Valley Green 6 started at or near an air conditioning unit, and was phoned in by workers on site. About 66 firefighters were on scene ultimately—they put the fire out in approximately half an hour. Currently there's no details about what Apple uses the particular building for, so the repercussions are unclear. But luckily it looks like no one was hurt. CBS5.com has some video of the aftermath. [CBS]

5:07 AM on Wed Aug 13 2008
By Kit Eaton
6,851 views, 54 comments

Latest by zjgz: 66 firefighters at building 6? 666.66$ for the apple I? I'm fairly certain apple is run by Satan more »

fire

Jet-Engine-Alike Fire Sculpture Will Please Your Inner Pyromaniac

Flames, thunderous noise, drama and the threat of explosive, combustive doom: That's why this sculpture by Dave Umlas will please your inner fire-starter. Made from stainless steel, propane gas-air jets and what seems to be a turbine-like system somewhere in its construction, it exists merely to thrill you with flames. If the still photos of the sculpture aren't enough for you, check out the video. It's freakin' firey. More »

10:30 AM on Tue Aug 12 2008
By Kit Eaton
4,782 views, 26 comments

Latest by N/A: So if one of these tips over in your lap,can you sue McDonalds and tell them you didn't realize it more »

The Roof is On Fire

Google StreetView Spies Burning Home (Probably Microsoft Guy's House)

Google StreetView has been a peculiar bird since its inception earlier this century. It's been banned for voyeurism, the trampling of privacy rights, and other infractions, but then again it's also been known to capture a few nose pickers or two—so it's a wash as far as I'm concerned. Today, we received word it has some hot new imagery on its hands, literally. As in, this burning house on Eagle Point Drive in sunny Sherwood, Arkansas. [Google StreetView via J-Walk Blog]

11:00 AM on Sun Aug 10 2008
By Jack Loftus
30,235 views, 52 comments

Latest by smokindenali: @GadgetGhurl: & @Harkonian: Although it says the image has been removed, I moved the camera position when it said more »

Portable Fireplace

Bring Romantic Business Time Anywhere with Portable Conmoto Suitcase Fireplace

Fireplaces are great for ambiance, but generally not portable. Kooky German design firm Conmoto, who brought us the bookshelf fireplace back in December, has solved the portable problem with the Travelmate Portable Fireplace. At 55 lbs. it will require a little effort to cart it from room to room, but we think the resulting night of intimacy, wherever it happens to be, will be well worth the strained back. More »

4:00 PM on Sun Aug 3 2008
By Jack Loftus
5,388 views, 19 comments

Latest by AppleSalsa: I saw this somewhere else. . it wasn't here was it? I remember though that Kanye West commented on it more »

flaming

Fairground Shooting Gallery Gets Flamethrower Makeover for Burning Man

Created for this year's Burning Man festival, the Flamethrower Shooting Gallery looks like one hell of a stress-relieving sideshow amusement. It was created by Matisse and Roxie and recently debuted at the Oakland The Crucible’s Fire Arts Festival... presumably to a warm reception. Check out the short video to see it in action—though you might want to turn the volume down, the happy screams are a little loud. More »

8:41 AM on Thu Jul 17 2008
By Kit Eaton
4,514 views, 15 comments

Latest by ninjamurf: Funny, my dad's actually a "Ranger" at Burning Man every year. But as he doesn't regularly visit the Giz more »

question of the day

Question of the Day: Would You Save a Gadget From a Burning Building?

This rather bizarre question was inspired by an article I came across involving a drunken man who was cited for obstructing a fire scene/disorderly conduct after he rushed back into his burning home to retrieve a computer. Why he risked his life to do so remains unclear (although a mixture of alcohol and a massive porn collection comes to mind), but I am willing to bet that a more than a few people out there would be willing do the same thing. So my question is, would you run back into a burning building to save a gadget? If so, which one—and why? More »

5:00 PM on Wed Jul 9 2008
By Sean Fallon
7,129 views, 124 comments

Latest by videoCWK: Well I know that before running out I'd grab my iMac from my room first. Even if I was in more »

showbiz pizza

A Documentary on ShowBiz Pizza's Rocka-fire Explosion Animatronic Band

Faithful readers will know I am not even close to finished exploiting my painful job experiences at the Chuck E. Cheese in the Bergen Mall for Gizmodo fodder. God I hate that place. When I was growing up, the cooler place to be with way better pizza and far better games was ShowBiz Pizza. ShowBiz also had another advantage: this terrifying but captivating animitronic musical band called Rocka-fire Explosion, which is the subject of this documentary. I am watching it, and lighting a candle in remembrance. And Fuck Chuck E. Cheese. [Youtube via BoingBoing's David P.] More »

4:45 PM on Fri Jul 4 2008
By Brian Lam
10,684 views, 53 comments

Latest by vroomvroombumblebee: @Runbu: That video you showed us was kinda sad. Partly because of the music in the background, partly about the unmasking more »

guns

Gun Unsafety Video Shows Exactly How Not to Fire a Gun

We don't go too nuts about real guns here on Giz, and over at Geekologie they found this video that shows why: there are some very dumb people out there. People who should never go near a weapon, let alone own or try to fire one. It's a compilation of clips, some you'll have seen before, some perhaps not... but put them all together and it's horrifyingly fascinating blooper reel. My prize goes to the poor guy in the test range who suffers again and again... and again. [Geekologie]

11:20 AM on Fri Jun 13 2008
By Kit Eaton
17,188 views, 86 comments

Latest by N/A: Welcome to 1997, the first time this video was shown. more »

retromodo

What Happens When You Burn a Magnesium NeXTCube Computer Case?

If you are old enough to remember, NeXTCubes were high-end workstation computers built in the late '80s and early '90s that featured a die-cast magnesium case. Magnesium was an attractive metal because it was strong and light—but as any high school chemistry student with a penchant for pyromania can tell you, magnesium burns with a brilliant white light. Naturally, this lead some to wonder what would happen if you set one ablaze. More »

7:40 PM on Tue Jun 3 2008
By Sean Fallon
13,754 views, 27 comments

Latest by Worf: Definitely retro. Even Slashdot had the story dating back to the turn of the millenium! more »

fire ride with me

Flame-Throwing Wheelchair Makes Me Want to Break a Leg

This fully-motorized wheelchair—built from an electric golf cart and a Marine rescue helicopter seat—is equipped with a flamethrower capable of firing 15-foot flames. Capable of hitting 20 miles per hour, it is the latest invention of Lord Humongous—probably the secret identity of Dr. Strangelove—and a perfect opportunity for disabled people of the world to get even-Steven with all those punks who always park in the wrong spots. More »

10:30 AM on Thu May 29 2008
By Jesus Diaz
7,700 views, 31 comments

Latest by GadgetPlay: @Git Em SteveDave:"Now the question is, at full speed, will you run into your own flame?" Probably. You'd have to be more »

livermore light bulb

107-Year-Old Bulb States the Case for Leaving Lights On

The LA Times has written a sweet little feature about Livermore Fire House's lightbulb that has been burning for 107 years without a break—unless you count the 22 minutes it took to transport the bulb from Fire Department HQ to Station No. 6 in 1979. That's almost a million hours' worth of low-wattage, you know. Unofficial keeper of the bulb, retired firefighter Tom Bramell reckons its longevity is down to old-fashioned craftsmanship. "I believe the bulb has stayed alive so many years because the makers gave it a perfect seal, so no air gets inside the bulb to help disintegrate the carbon filament. This bulb operates in a vacuum and it doesn't burn hot. That's the secret." [LA Times via Boing Boing]

12:30 PM on Sat May 10 2008
By AddyDugdale
14,233 views, 48 comments

Latest by mariospants: Does it go without saying that their web site ([www.centennialbulb.org]) is down? Ironic, I guess. more »

forest fire clear cut robot

Giant Robot Ready To Stop Giant Fires, Giantly

Sure, it's only a model of a dual-saw-wielding giant robot, but we can't help but to admire one man's vision of an autonomous future of fighting forest fires. The Forest Fire "Clear Cut" Robot (model) has 600 parts and took its creator 6 months to complete. What it represents is a tool prepared to slice and dice trees as necessary to stop the spread of flames in fictional, wilderness settings. Because remember, only you (and gigantic, badass robots with blades bigger than your body) can prevent forest fires. But it's mostly on the robots at this point, honestly. Here's a bonus pic: More »

8:49 AM on Thu Apr 24 2008
By Mark Wilson
8,445 views, 63 comments

Latest by N/A: Hello, my name is Jordan Guelde and I am the designer/builder for this robot concept. Please visit my website more »

tasers

Policeman Tases Guy, Sets His Pants on Fire

Ok, we know bad things can happen when the general public use tasers, but cops tasing a guy and setting him on fire? No... really? Apparently the 31-year-old in question was causing a disturbance in an apartment in Hamilton, Ontario, recently, and three police officers attended. Whatever happened after that, the police ended up firing a taser at him. Unfortunately when the high-voltage device went off some sort of flammable object in his pants waistband caught fire. He sustained burns to his hands and thigh, and had to be taken to hospital. Ouch. Someone at some point must've started saying "Liar! Liar! Pants..." [Danger Room]

1:40 PM on Wed Apr 23 2008
By Kit Eaton
17,567 views, 46 comments

Latest by Kit Eaton: @fastmike: "the whole planet is made of widdlyweep sir... I'm made of widdlyweep" :) more »

retromodo

Robot Shopping Cart Cruises Streets, Bursts into Flames

Why the hell is a dismembered pair of legs walking around willy nilly with a shopping cart? I'll tell you why...To draw awareness to homeless people, and the cutthroat world of cart-pushing. It was designed in 1993 by a college student who thought the concept of using robots for hazardous jobs could be applied to the most dangerous job of all, being homeless. The student rigged the cart together using a bunch of bike chains and a couple car batteries. We're not sure it serves any practical purpose—might be better if there were hands to put things in the cart. One thing the artist definitely got wrong though: homeless people do not spontaneously burst into flames. At least not in New York, they don't. [GizmoGarden via Make]

9:00 PM on Mon Apr 14 2008
By Benny Goldman
3,680 views, 31 comments

Latest by Earthslide: Suicide bombers on strike now? more »

cellphones

Fire Red Sidekick Slide Coming May, Juneish

We know how much you kids love the Sidekicks, which is why you'll be excited at getting a completely new color: fire red. Boy Genius has the image above, plus gives the estimated release date on T-Mobile at either late May or early June. It's no Sidekick 4, but it'll do for now. We're still wondering how much they had to pay Michelle Yeoh to pose for their promo shots. [Boy Genius]

2:50 PM on Wed Apr 9 2008
By Jason Chen
6,422 views, 26 comments

Latest by Kaiser-Machead on the Edge: @thechansen: The first SK is frakkin ginormous compared to the Moto model, and most slider phones are thicker anyway, albeit more »

fireplace

Safretti's Latest Wall-Mounted Gaya Fireplace Looks Like a Flaming Mouth

Safretti's latest in their line of wall-mounted fireplaces for urban living spaces without proper wood burning ventilation looks a lot like a mouth. A mouth much like the mouths Seth MacFarlane likes to draw on inanimate objects on Family Guy, which is why we picture this thing spewing obscenities, as well as 7.1kW of heat from its alcohol-fueld fire hole. The bad news? That 7.1kW doesn't really measure up against a real fireplace, so this is more for a mouth motif decoration than practical heating. [Safretti via Tuvie via MocoLoco via DVice]

6:30 PM on Mon Mar 17 2008
By Jason Chen
6,145 views, 13 comments

Latest by fastm3driver: @jbhitter24: Use mine all the time. It makes me feel rich! And also warm. more »

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