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Hazel graduated with a BS degree in Chemical Engineering, although she secretly wanted to major in journalism. Thank God she never stopped writing because as luck and a whole lot of work would have it, a couple of tech blogs took her on, more came a-knocking, and now she's got the best of both worlds: crunching numbers throughout the day while writing about all sorts of crazy gear at night. Find her on Twitter @gigadgetry and check out her portfolio at HazelChua.com.

The Barman is Your Maestro to Boozing It Up

By Hazel Chua | May 22, 2013 @ 11:00 am

You don't have to be a mixologist in order to mix up concoctions that will have everyone coming back for more. Like almost everything else in life, there's a cheat for that and it's not some tell-all recipe book that you probably already have in your bookshelf by now.

No, it's a far more ingenious gadget called the Barman. It's basically a drink mixing platform that tells you what to mix and when to add them as you go along. It works in conjunction with an app that has a rich library of over hundreds of drink mixes for you to choose from.

Perhaps the coolest thing about the Barman is its progress indicator which lets you know when to keep pouring and when to stop so you can create perfect drinks night in and night out consistently.

Get It: $49

Waffle Pizza is the Perfect Breakfast to Wake Up To

By Hazel Chua | May 22, 2013 @ 7:00 am

There are a bunch of other things you'd probably want to wake up to in the morning that are edible in a different way...but hey, you gotta eat to fill your stomach too, right? One thing that I think should be on the menu of every place that serves breakfast in the city are these Waffle Pizzas.

Like its name implies, these miniature pizzas with a waffle base which gives it a bit of sweetness that goes so well with the tangy tomato sauce. Pepperoni and cheese seal the deal and you'll be ready to face whatever your day has in store for you after chomping on a couple of these.

Make It: Waffle Pizza

See That Robot Getting Strangled? Yeah, Can You Feel the Pain? (VIDEO)

By Hazel Chua | May 21, 2013 @ 1:00 pm

WTF Are They Doing?!

If you saw a robot getting 'strangled', would you feel sorry for it? It sounds bizarre, but that's the goal of a study conducted by researchers from the University of Duisburg-Essen. Aside from humans dangling the robot dinosaur on a thin string, it's also subjected to the sack-over-your-head torture and the old hang-you-by-your-tail technique.

In the end you'll see the wee dinosaur looking all sad and dejected. And just as you start feeling sorry for the robotic tyke, it suddenly hits you... What the f'ck did you just watch and why were you about to feel bad for the little fella when it ain't even alive?!

It’s a Hoodie, It’s a Pillow–No, It’s the HoodiePillow!

By Hazel Chua | May 21, 2013 @ 11:00 am

You fall asleep in your hoodie so much, it's almost like a pillow for you. So why not make it official by replacing your boring old pillowcases with the HoodiePillow? It instantly transforms your pillow into a hoodie. Put in on so you can sleep in peace with a hoodie over your head and a pillow underneath for maximum comfort.

Or you could just flip it over and use it like you would a regular pillow, if you don't feel like getting under the hood(ie) tonight. The choice is yours.

Get It: $25

Aspekt Modular Camera Lets You Shoot With Mixed Parts

By Hazel Chua | May 21, 2013 @ 7:00 am

The debate as to which camera model is the best DSLR of all time still rages on to this day. You have to consider though that while a certain manufacturer might produce the body that you find most suitable for your needs, the lenses that you might want to use could be made by another brand.

Normally, you wouldn't be able to use both together because they just weren't made like that. This has been a problem many photographers have had to deal with--but if the Aspekt SLR camera system somehow gains steam and is released commercially, then it could be the solution to all these woes.

Well, That Was Awkward: How Not To Orgasm (VIDEO)

By Hazel Chua | May 20, 2013 @ 11:00 am

"OJ Didn't Do It!"

The big O makes people say the craziest things. Maybe some people experience a disconnect with their brain when they put their foot in their mouths. Either that, or they're just plain weird for saying whatever it is they said that instantly killed the mood for you. How they can keep going is beyond me.

You can't exactly gag your partner (unless she's into that sort of thing--if she is, lucky you!) but you can let her know she says the darndest things when she's about to come by showing her this hilarious albeit awkward clip called How Not to Orgasm by Scott Rogowsky and Karley Sciortino.

Go Wild: Take Pictures on the Sly with the Phone Periscope

By Hazel Chua | May 20, 2013 @ 11:00 am

The placement of most phone cameras make it near impossible to take images on the sly because you'd have to point your phone right at your subject to do so. Nothing'll earn you a slap or the ire of that decidedly hot girl faster than if she saw you trying to take a picture of her melons. You know, the fruit...

Anyway, there's a way around it and you don't have to get a new phone or a new camera. Instead, all you'll need is the Periscope Lens that you can attach easily to your device, be it an iPhone or some other Android smartphone.