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FlashPoint ES: Microwave Torch Cooks Food, Heats Drinks. 2008-10-17 12:48:40
Here's a neat gadget that's equally as useful for a regular day at the office as it is for survival in the deepest, darkest wilderness. Called the FlashPoint ES, it is a mini-microwave "Exo-Stove" in the slim shape of a torch, that can be used for everything from cooking up that rabbit you caught with your bare hands to simply re-heating your coffee at work.
The patent pending torch o Read more:Drinks
, Torch
NTT Develops Shoes That Power Gadgets 2008-10-17 07:35:29
Japanese telecommunications giant, NTT, have developed a pair of prototype shoes that generate electricity when you walk. The shoes produce 1.2 watts, which is enough energy to power your iPod forever - as long as you don't stop walking.
The shoes are fitted with water-filled soles that when squished with each step, forces the water past a small turbine submerged/embedded inside. The
Crime Fighting Vending Machine Unveiled, Vandalized. 2008-10-15 13:07:42
A crime fighting vending machine has debuted in Japan, fully equipped with a siren, revolving red light, direct line to the police department and 24-hour CCTV operation. Called the "Help Vending Machine
," it was provided by Coca Cola to help the Aichi prefecture cut down on crime.
When a door on the front of the machine is opened, the siren starts screaming and the cop lights start r Read more:Fighting
Voice-Activated Universal Remote Control 2008-10-15 08:36:08
Brookstone have released a very clever and elegant looking voice activated, universal remote that aims to give you control of all your entertainment components via Star Trek-like computer voice commands. It is even smart enough to know which device to send your commands to.
The universal remote can apparently respond to your commands right out of the box and will work with any languag Read more:Control
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Apple's New MacBook Pro Unveiled 2008-10-14 13:46:56 Apple
today unveiled their new MacBook
Pro at a press event in Cupertino, California and like with the recent iPod chromium release, the rumors mostly turned out to be accurate.
The new MacBook Pro will be constructed from a solid 2.5 pound piece of aluminum which will have the necessary compartments cut out of it. The final structure after machining is only 0.5 pounds.
The new lappi
Motorola DynaTAC: World's First Portable Cell Phone Turns 25 2008-10-14 07:46:49
The world's first truly portable cell phone, the Motorola
DynaTAC 8000X, was launched 25 years ago after receiving U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval back in 1983. The original "brick" weighed in at 28 ounces, which is staggering compared to today's average handset weight of only 3-5 ounces.
Motorola was the first company to get FCC approval and was therefore first Read more:Cell Phone
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U.S. Army Developing Synthetic Telepathy Technology 2008-10-13 16:15:35
The U.S. Army is developing a synthetic telepathy technology that acts as a computer interface controlled directly by your thoughts. They are hoping to produce a system capable of composing an email, sending a voicemail or playing a video game using thought alone.
This development in techlepathy is being conducted by researchers at the University of California, the University of Maryl Read more:Synthetic
, Technology
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IDEO's "Aquaduct" Tricycle Filters Water As You Peddle 2008-10-10 11:51:29
Here is a brilliant invention that makes it easy for people in third world countries or disaster areas to transport, filter and store water from distant sources. Called the "Aquaduct", it incorporates an ingenious pedal-powered filtration system that enables people everywhere to have access to clean drinking water.
Developed by design consultancy IDEO, the Aquaduct is the winner of th Read more:Filters
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High-Security Fashion: $12,000 Bullet-Proof Polo Shirt 2008-10-09 08:15:27
That's right, we have a new buzz-word. Columbian designer Miguel Caballero has developed a range of clothing tagged "high-security fashion", which incorporates an ultra-lightweight bullet-proof fabric that is virtually indistinguishable from regular designer clothing. A $12,000 anti-ballistic polo shirt has been developed as part of his "Black Collection" line and is available now from Harrod's Read more:Fashion
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"Transparent Cockpit" Gives Drivers X-Ray Vision 2008-10-08 15:59:44
Japanese electrical engineers have devised a way to put an end to blind spots in vehicles once and for all. Their "transparent cockpit" system gives a driver virtual x-ray vision, making solid pieces of a car seem invisible. The only modification required for it to work is the application of a retro-reflective coating.
Hazards such as children, dogs, pedestrians and even cyclists can be di Read more:Drivers
, Transparent
Smoking-Pipe Shaped Commode Is A Trip 2008-10-08 11:15:36
No, you're not having some kind of Alice In Wonderland inspired bathroom hallucination. This is Mrs. Hudson. A stylishly designed, one-piece commode that just so happens to be shaped like a giant smoking pipe.
Mrs. Hudson is a concept crafted by Ukrainian designers 2-B-2 Architecture. The shape was inspired by a water drop; transfigured into a functional form whilst retaining its elegant, Read more:Smoking
Nikon Unveils iPod For The Borg 2008-10-07 11:39:26
The imaging and optical geniuses at Nikon
today announced their development of a multimedia headset called the Media Port UP (very specifically read as individual letters). The device incorporates headphones, a single-eye display, Wi-Fi, mobile media player, decent storage space and battery life and will make a great accessory for that killer Borg look you've been working on.
The UP i Read more:iPod
Personal MagLev Train Pods Presented At CEATEC 2008-10-06 14:46:30
It would seem that Tyco and Gakken have had a glimpse of the future. At the recent CEATEC exhibition they presented a personal Magnetic Levitation (MagLev) transportation system, which uses a magnetic field to make the vehicle hover around 1.2-inches above the track whilst propelling it along.
This would be an ideal method of transportation if we could devise the complex track network Read more:Personal
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Video: Woody's Pumpkin Creep Will Traumatize Trick Or Treaters 2008-10-06 11:33:59
I'm grateful I haven't run into this in the dark! A control electrician called Woody
has used his talents to put together an altogether terrifying robotic pumpkin. The creature rapidly grows from a mere pumpkin on the ground to a man-like monster within seconds, its eyes glowing red to the accompaniment of deathly gut-churning growls.
See the way his arms spring up? That looks freakin' let Read more:Creep
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TSA Communication Plates: Provocative Airport X-Ray Art 2008-10-06 06:39:24
Artist Evan Roth has been working on a soon to be released project that toys with an innovative and provocative means of communication as a form of protest. The project, called "TSA Communication", incorporates metal plates with laser-cut messages placed at the bottom of carry-on luggage. As the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees X-ray the luggage, the intended message is pre Read more:Plates
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Hydrogen: Could A High-Tech Sponge Boost Hydrogen Use? 2008-10-03 13:28:38
There are many arguments for and against the use of hydrogen as a fuel for vehicles. One of the biggest obstacles that has prevented the gas from becoming commonplace is storage. As a gas, hydrogen is very energy dense but requires heavy, thick-walled tanks to contain it. Liquified, its energy density plummets to a quarter of that of petrol. Scientists think the solution lies in nano-engineered Read more:Boost
, Sponge
Venturi Volage: Eight Motor Electric Sportscar Is Hot Stuff 2008-10-03 08:12:50 Venturi
have revealed their latest project at the Paris Motor
Show in the form of a sleek, electric sportscar called the "Volage". The car is the result of a joint project between Venturi and Michelin which features eight electric motors, two inside of each wheel.
The body of the Volage is all carbon fiber and was crafted by designer Sacha Lakic. In addition to the sleek lines, the de Read more:Eight
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Nintendo Unveils DSi: Bigger Displays, 2 Cameras, DSi Shop. 2008-10-02 08:55:49
The new Nintendo
DS has today been unveiled in the form of the Nintendo DSi, which is 12-percent slimmer than the current DS Lite. It features larger 3.25-inch displays as well as two cameras - one on the outside, the other on the inner hinge. The DSi loses the bulky Game Boy Advance cartridge port in favor of an SD slot, which enables a slimmer unit but will affect backwards compatibility.
Read more:Cameras
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TRIAC: 80MPH/100-Mile Range Electric Vehicle Hits In Dec. 2008-10-01 13:58:00
Deliveries of the highway-capable and reasonably priced TRIAC electric vehicle from Green Vehicle
s Inc will start in December, according to the EV's designer Ehab Youssef. The car should be a leading contender in the eco vehicle race, fetching a top speed of 80mph with a 100-mile range and a price tag of just $22,995 - making it the cheapest highway-capable EV on the market.
Another g Read more:Electric
, Range
Carl Zeiss Cinemizer Video Glasses Get Exhibited 2008-10-01 09:19:47 Zeiss
.htm">Carl Zeiss
have come up with a fascinating new product called the Cinemizer, which is worn like a pair of sunglasses and simulates a movie screen over 39-inches in size. The 115 gram (4 ounce) goggles are designed to offer superior video playback over the tiny screens on mobile devices.
The gadget comes with a built-in Lithium battery which can be charged via USB. A full 2.5-hour char Read more:Glasses
Fujitsu Concept Phone Breaks Into Two Separately Used Pieces 2008-09-30 14:09:44 Fujitsu
today unveiled a concept phone they have been working on with DoCoMo called the "Separate Keitai". The phone can be split into two parts, allowing the screen to be held in one hand and the keyboard in the other. The separating magnetic hinge allows for greater flexibility such as being able to take a call on the keyboard half while looking something up on the screen half.
The Read more:Concept
Ponoko Photomake: Create Real 3D Objects From Simple Sketches 2008-09-30 08:49:01
Ponoko have developed a great new laser-cutting service called Photomake that lets you transform your drawings into real objects without even leaving the house. The web-based service requires you to upload a clear photo of your drawing for the system to scan, the design will then be laser-cut from a material of your choosing and shipped to your door.
The system seems like a great way Read more:Simple
, Sketches
Video: SpaceX Falcon 1 - First Private Rocket To Reach Orbit. 2008-09-29 11:53:13 SpaceX
today made history with a successful launch of their Falcon
1 rocket. It has set a new record, becoming the first ever privately developed liquid fuel rocket to orbit the Earth. This was the company's fourth attempt at reaching orbit. The last rocket in August failed with a payload of two NASA satellites and the ashes of 208 people, including those of Star Trek's James "Scotty" Doohan.
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Focus Design's Self-Balancing Unicycle (SBU): How Easy Is It? 2008-11-07 15:31:16
Ten of the wacky Self-Balancing
Unicycles (SBUs) by Focus
Designs will apparently be available sometime this month for $1,500, but once you have one, how easy is it? Well, it'll let just about anyone have a ride, but it is the learning-curve of the one-wheeler that marks the purpose of this post. In the video below, David Martschinske learns to ride and eventually nail the full-body balancing ac
Mcor Matrix 3D Printer Feeds On Paper And Glue 2008-11-07 08:55:57
Finally, we're getting closer to a consumer-level 3D Printer
. This model, called the Matrix
, is made by UK company Mcor and crafts intricate three-dimensional objects using nothing more than cheap sheets of standard A4 paper and glue.
The cost savings over plaster modeling and proprietary media are huge. In the image above, the head comes in at €7.20 ($9.25), the house €1.20 ($1.5
Brush Lugg: Magnetic Brush Holder Ends Paint Tin Frustration 2008-11-06 14:09:04
Some of the greatest inventions are but incredibly simple devices that leave us pondering why we never came up with them sooner. The Brush
Lugg is one of those inventions, providing a simple, yet ingenious way of resting your paint brush whilst carrying out other painting tasks.
The Brush Lugg is quite simply a magnetic paint brush holder that clips onto the side of your paint tin. Th Read more:Frustration
, Holder
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Digital Cowboy HARDBOX: HDD Enclosure With Vintage Charm 2008-11-06 09:24:29
Here's a neat device for people out there who like to conceal their gadgetry. You know who you are...housing your TV's behind doors in cabinets and building whole computer workstations inside cupboards. Well, here's one for your SATA Hard Disk Drive and I must say, it does radiate a certain warm, old world, vintage kinda charm.
Made by the Japanese manufacturer DigitalCowboy
, the HAR Read more:Enclosure
, Vintage
Now Everyone Can Drive A Mercedes...Well, Almost. 2008-11-06 05:09:31
It's not just adults that appreciate fine automobile design and that's something Mercedes
seems to have caught on to. Their latest creation is a limited edition, tot-sized, ride-on version of their SLK AMG called the Bobby Benz, which joins their smaller, made-to-order model cars aimed squarely at this neglected audience of car aficionados.
Who knows what their motivation is? To insti Read more:Almost
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