January 2012
1 post
TWiT 334: Best of TWiT 2011 →
Hosts: Leo Laporte
Memorable TWiT moments in 2011. Download or subscribe to this show at twit.tv/twit. For additional show notes, visit the wiki page for this episode. Audio…
December 2011
12 posts
Geek Toys : Battlestar Galactica Viper Keychain →
What every Viper jock and BSG fan needs on their keys! The venerable Mk. II viper is a gorgeous piece of kit, in the hands of a skilled pilot. Though you can’t fly one, personally, you can…
TWiT 333: Our Holiday Special →
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Tom Merritt, John Hodgman, Jonathan Coulton and Paul and Storm
Fire stokers, box moving, the running of the baristas, the deranged millionaire, and more…
Geek Kids : Baby's First Flowchart →
Let your nerdy baby set up their own flowcharts. Is this awesome? —> YES. When Baby is ready to go with the flow(chart), this 29 piece set is the place to start. Help your wee geek arrange…
TWiT 332: Bad News Bearers →
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Nilay Patel, Harry McCracken and Andy Ihnatko
SOPA/PIPA, UMG/Megaupload, UI designer shortage, chip tweaking, driving distractions, and more. Download or…
Geek Kids : Star Wars Mad Libs →
21 ____ (adjective) stories for scruffy _____ (plural noun) In this book, you’ll find 21 _____ (adjective) stories that include your favorite characters and events from the Star Wars movies….
TWiT 331: Due Process Is Such A Hassle →
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Patrick Norton, Ryan Block and Steve Gibson
Lightsquared politics, Win8 app store, blogger journalism ruling, Firefox funding, browser security, simpler…
T-Shirts & Apparel : Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt... →
$9.99 Guitar Shirt Blowout - Limited Run Guitar Shirts Get a little wearable ROCK magic for yourself. The Electronic Guitar Shirt is not a toy that plays pre-canned musical riffs, it is a real…
Home & Office : Perfect T-Shirt Folder →
Fold your shirts like Sheldon Fold every t-shirt perfectly, every single time, and in less than 3 seconds! This simple yet ingenious device brings razor sharp creases to your folds, leaving…
Geek Toys : Lightnight Reaction - SHOCKING gaming. →
A shocking game of quick reflexes Each player grabs a controller from the base unit. When the light in the middle of the base unit illuminates, be the first person to press the button on your…
Geek Toys : Portal 2 Plush Turret w/ Sound →
A miracle of science and love. The Plush Portal Turret is a miracle of science and love. Not only does it comfort you between test scenarios but it also talks just like a proper sentry turret….
TWiT 330: Herky-Jerky →
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Patrick Norton, Mark Milian and John C. Dvorak
Cell phone data tracking, AT&T T-Mobile fight on, Verizon’s spectrum grab, terrestrial/mobile caps and tiers,…
Home & Office : Beer Hammer Bottle Opener →
When home improvement drives you to drink… There are many things that drive us to consume alcohol, not the least of which is home improvement. Once we’ve “finished” our home “improvement,”…
November 2011
12 posts
TWiT 329: Stay Away From The Business Ends →
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Veronica Belmont, Natali Morris and Dwight Silverman
AT&T/T-Mobile, on-line spending surge, Siri vs Tellme, epic bros, hipster line cred, thanksgiving meme,…
Gadgets : Sifteo Interactive Gaming Cubes →
Intelligent hands-on games for the whole family. Open source, too! Imagine all the fun of your favorite puzzle games meeting the touch-sensitivity of your smartphone meeting the accelerometer…
Geek Toys : Magic Geek Ball →
Like a Magic 8 Ball, but with a big injection of geekiness. Have a yes/no question you are dying to know the answer to? Ready to put your faith into chance and a plastic ball? Good. Then buy a…
Gadgets : The Oona - Anywhere iPhone Mount →
You’ll want to bring this smartphone mount everywhere Whether you’re navigating a new route, typing a to-do list, or referencing your cheat sheet while puzzling out the mathematics of the…
T-Shirts & Apparel : Deck the Hulls - ThinkGeek's... →
Get yer free shirt here. While supplies last. GET THIS SHIRT FREE NOW! How much would you pay for a shirt that combines the holidays and our favorite low-earth orbit vehicle? $16.99? $17.99?…
TWiT 327: I Shot The Shwood, But I Did Not Shoot... →
Hosts: Leo Laporte, John C. Dvorak, Tom Merritt, Patrick Norton and Brian Brushwood
Nook vs Fire, digital ad transition, +brands, Siri’s threat to Google, hateful innovation,…
Geek Toys : Star Wars Yoda Tree Topper →
Deck your halls with a jolly green Jedi Nestled snugly among the tip-top branches, Yoda’s star glows green and protects your presents from the Grinch. Parents, feel free to tell your children…
Home & Office : Foodfighters Party Picks →
Turn your hors d’oeuvres into a battlefield of flavor! $9.99
TWiT 326: You Know What Frosts My Nuggets? →
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Nick Bilton, Baratunde Thurston and Joshua Topolsky
New Nook, Kindle lending library, new media agility, tech fragility/cost/impact, and more. Download or…
Computer Stuff : Star Wars Mimobot Thumb Drives →
Limited edition flash drives are cute versions of your favorite Star Wars characters. Take these cute reincarnations from the Star Wars universe home to your galaxy and laugh as your friends’…
Home & Office : Gingerdead Men Cookie Cutter →
Makes deliciously dead and festive cookies! Gingerbread man cookie cutter with skeleton impression makes deliciously dead and festive cookies! $6.99
Books : Super Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things →
Over 30 new and sneaky inventions - all made out of common place items. The latest in the Sneaky Uses series, this book is jam packed with all sorts of DIY wonderment. From light up…
Electronics : Avenger Controller →
Improves awareness, accuracy, agility, reaction time, and general badassocity An external adapter for your XBox360 controller, The Avenger improves your situational awareness, accuracy,…
October 2011
18 posts
TWiT 325: Squeezing Little Lemons →
Hosts: Leo Laporte, John C. Dvorak, Jolie O’Dell, and Ed Bott
New media model, Google Transparency Report, Microsoft tablet tribulation, HP’s u-turn, the huge milieu, and more. Download or subscribe to this show at
Home & Office : Team Fortress 2 Poster Kit →
Hang these 4 posters up in your bunk, or wherever you eat your sandvich Four posters are included in this set: the 1850s team poster, Scout Force of Nature, Spy vs. Sniper, and Soldier…
Home & Office : Namco Pac-Man Wall Art →
Surround yourself with glorious 8-bit artwork! $39.99 - $74.99
Geek Toys : Doctor Who Lenticular Animated Chess... →
Exterminate the competition with this chess set with lenticular pieces Fight the good fight on the team of The Doctor with his friends Amy, Rory, River, and the TARDIS and battle the forces of…
Electronics : Vibroy Portable Vibration Speaker →
Turn a pizza box, milk carton, or table into a speaker Vibroy’s mini module can turn just about anything into a speaker and it’s so small that you can slip it into your pocket and take it…
TWiT 324: Which Way Does It Curve? →
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Lance Ulanoff, Alexia Tsotsis, Roger Chang, and Tim Stevens
Steve Jobs biography, Galaxy Nexus phone, iPod 10th anniversary, and more. Download or subscribe…
Computer Stuff : The Bag of Holding Messenger Bag →
Because you demanded it! This bag has so much space available, you might think it’s bigger on the inside! Made from tough canvas and brass zippers, the ThinkGeek Bag of Holding is big enough…
Home & Office : Party Cup for Grownups →
It’s time to grow up, bro. $8.99
Geek Kids : Dr. Seuss - The Grinch Plush →
He’s a vile one. You’re a monster, Mr. Grinch, your heart’s an empty hole. Your brain is full of spiders, you have garlic in your soul. Mr. Grinch! I wouldn’t touch you with a…
TWiT 323: There's An App In My Lap →
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Om Malik, Robert Scoble, and John C. Dvorak
Siri’s problems, fit geeks, interfaces for everything, keeping it sticky, and more. Download or subscribe to this…
Home & Office : Half Pint Cream Container →
Pass the cream with a little class! Tempered glass milk container shaped like a cardboard carton! $14.99
T-Shirts & Apparel : Robots →
Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto. Is Freedom of Assembly a right we want to give robots? We don’t know about you, but even a couple Roombas in the same place make us raise an eyebrow. This bunch is up…
Geek Toys : SunArt Paper Kit →
Use the energy of sun and water to create beautiful shadow print artwork Use the energy of the sun to create beautiful shadow print artwork. In just a few minutes, you’ll be able to see the…
TWiT 322: Damn You Siri! →
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Ryan Block, Mike Elgan, and Dwight Silverman, Steve Jobs and the future of Apple, Samsung/Google cancel, X-Box TV, and more. Download or subscribe to this…
T-Shirts & Apparel : Amazing Spider-Man Hoodie -... →
Look out! Here comes the Spider-Man! Spider-Man, Spider-Man Does whatever a spider can Spins a web, any size Catches thieves just like flies Look out! Here comes the Spider-Man $64.99
Geek Toys : Original Gyroscope →
Science! Do tricks like balancing, tilting at crazy angles, and walking a tightrope Wind the string, pull it quickly, and the Original Gyroscope will start spinning. Want it to walk a…
Geek Toys : Classic Ornithopter →
Mechanical bird flies on its own, no batteries required! Wind up his rubber band, align his tail, then toss him in the air to watch as he flaps his wings and flies up to 25 meters away. What’s…
Gadgets : SpyNet Laser Trip Wire →
Protect your valuables using a security trip wire system - with a real laser! Security is important and lasers are cool. In the movies, lasers protect everything with invisible beams of…
September 2011
15 posts
Geek Toys : Wooden Ballista Kit →
Build your own desktop ballista that really fires! The ballista was the ultimate artillery weapon of the Roman Empire. Similar in appearance to a giant crossbow, it was powered by massive…
Geek Toys : Doctor Who Wind-Ups →
Fun, wind up versions of two of your favorite Doctor Who thingie-wingies. The Doctor’s TARDIS is one of most iconic time travel machines ever. And the Daleks - don’t even get us started about…
Home & Office : Angry Birds Calendar →
Monday: Play Angry Birds. Tuesday: Play Angry Birds. Wednesday: Play Angry Birds… Monday: Play Angry Birds. Tuesday: Play Angry Birds. Wednesday: Play Angry Birds. Thursday: Play Angry…
Geek Kids : Mindflex Dual →
Challenge a friend to a battle of brainwaves! Mindflex uses a variation of EEG technology to read the intensity of your brainwaves. When you concentrate, the ball rises. When you relax, it…
Geek Toys : NERF Vortex Disc Blaster →
Offering long-range, high-powered disc-blasting technology, this NERF Vortex Disc Blaster will quickly be your new favorite side arm An awesomely powerful disc blaster, from the geniuses at…
TWiT 319: The Desktop Is Dead →
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Clayton Morris, Loic Le Meur, Alexia Tsotsis, and David Prager
Windows 8 and the end of the desktop, Le Web preview, following on Facebook, COPPA confusion,…