I personally think these guys have way to much time on their hands but if this is your cup-a-tea then so be it.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Drivable Star Wars Landspeeder
This Star Wars Landspeeder is a full-sized, drivable, replica built by Daniel Deutsch, who designed his version from the ground up. Neatorama dug up this 1:1 scale speeder, which has a custom aluminum chassis, fiberglass body, and an electric drive system that hits Light-Speed at 40kph (25 mph)
I personally think these guys have way to much time on their hands but if this is your cup-a-tea then so be it.
I personally think these guys have way to much time on their hands but if this is your cup-a-tea then so be it.
MythBusters Build a 1100-Barrel Paintball Gun to Paint the Mona Lisa, in 80 milliseconds
A presentation made at graphic's card computer show this week.
Adam and Jamie unveiled a 1100 barrel paintball gun and in 80 milliseconds painted a pretty convincing Mona Lisa.
In typical MythBusters fashion, the incredibly elaborate experiment was only tenuously linked to their hypothesis.
The presentation was intended to represent the difference in operation between single and multicore processors, referring to current gen CPUs versus GPUs, respectively.
Of course, the reality of parallel computing is much more complex than the MythBusters are making it seem here, but as with many of the experiments on their TV show, the sheer ridiculousness of this demonstration makes its questionability excusable.
[TGDaily via CrunchGear]
Adam and Jamie unveiled a 1100 barrel paintball gun and in 80 milliseconds painted a pretty convincing Mona Lisa.
In typical MythBusters fashion, the incredibly elaborate experiment was only tenuously linked to their hypothesis.
The presentation was intended to represent the difference in operation between single and multicore processors, referring to current gen CPUs versus GPUs, respectively.
Of course, the reality of parallel computing is much more complex than the MythBusters are making it seem here, but as with many of the experiments on their TV show, the sheer ridiculousness of this demonstration makes its questionability excusable.
[TGDaily via CrunchGear]
Are you a Taxi for your kids?
Are you a Taxi for your kids if so you will love the 'The Dad's Cab Meter'
The meter incrementally increases the pretend fare and comes with a stack of fare receipts that have chores the kids can do as payment. (hehehe)
Dad's Cab is $18, but in the grand scheme of things, mortifying your children is priceless.
[Gizoo via Coolest Gadgets via Dvice]
The Kintai Bridge
The original kintai bridge was built in 1673 and didn’t stand very long until it was damaged due to flooding.
It was then rebuilt and survived for more than 200 years until a typhoon battered it to death in 1950.
The bridge that stands now over the nishiki river is the 3rd build and looks magnificent, it’s 5 wooden arches displaying an incredible amount of detail and craftmanship.
Interesting fact: No nails or Bolts have been used to build the arches, only clamps and wires.
It was then rebuilt and survived for more than 200 years until a typhoon battered it to death in 1950.
The bridge that stands now over the nishiki river is the 3rd build and looks magnificent, it’s 5 wooden arches displaying an incredible amount of detail and craftmanship.
Interesting fact: No nails or Bolts have been used to build the arches, only clamps and wires.
Tree Solar Charger
From the designer Vivien Muller for a modular, Lego-like bonsai tree with 54 mini Solar panels as leaves to soak up the sun and charge your gadgets. Adapters get tucked away beneath a nice little tray, and your gadgets lay on top, basking in the shade.
[Vivien Muller Portfolio via Behance Network]
[Vivien Muller Portfolio via Behance Network]
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Free Upgrade to Gold Class - Local News
With each individual purchase of a specially marked Streets Magnum you will recieve a free upgrade to Gold Class!
Simply purchase a Magnum ice cream between 7.8.08 and 5.11.08 and keep your wrapper.
Visit http://www.magnumgoldclass.com.au/and follow prompts to recieve your Free Upgrade Voucher.
The ultimate cinema experience - Gold ClassSee http://www.magnumgoldclass.com.au/for full terms and conditions.
via [greaterunion.com.au]PC Toaster Bay is finally here (I want one)
Ever wanted to make toast the comfort of your computer?No... you say? Well I have….
Now with this simple PC Toaster Bay, you can pop in a slice of bread and have it cooked to perfection put some vegemite on and Yum.
Buy the CrazyPC 5.25 Inch Bay Toaster from [crazypc.com] for only $29.99
1gig Decapitated Teddy Bear USB Drive
The drive looks like an ordinary teddy bear, but simply rip off its head, and you’ve got yourself a 1GB flash drive.
If you have a morbid sense of humor, then by all means pick one of these up for $17.
If you have a morbid sense of humor, then by all means pick one of these up for $17.
via [ohgizmo.com] buy from [usbgeek.com]
Hydraulic Folding Bridge
The award winning Rolling Bridge, located in Paddington Basin, London , "curls up on itself to form an octagon by way of hydraulics
via [techeblog.com]
City-In-a-Ziggurat Could House a Million Dubaians and Power Itself
A design firm in Dubai called Timelinks has proposed designs for the Ziggurat, a complete city to be layered inside of a massive pyramid that could serve as home for a million people at a time.
They've also claimed that with a hybrid wind, solar and steam power the Ziggurat would be able to meet its own power needs, and that there would be enough room to allow for some minor agriculture in designated "green spaces."
Timelinks has already patented the design and technology incorporated into the project and has applied to the European Union for a grant for technical projects.
The intriguing mixed use concept will be unveiled at Cityscape Dubai which takes place at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from 6-9 October 2008.
via [worldarchitecturenews.com]
They've also claimed that with a hybrid wind, solar and steam power the Ziggurat would be able to meet its own power needs, and that there would be enough room to allow for some minor agriculture in designated "green spaces."
Timelinks has already patented the design and technology incorporated into the project and has applied to the European Union for a grant for technical projects.
The intriguing mixed use concept will be unveiled at Cityscape Dubai which takes place at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from 6-9 October 2008.
via [worldarchitecturenews.com]
Hydrophobic Sand aka "Magic Sand"
I’ve never heard of this before maybe I should have done chem in High School.
Apparently Magic Sand was originally developed to trap ocean oil spills near the shore. This would be done by sprinkling Magic Sand on floating petroleum, which would then mix with the oil and make it heavy enough to sink. However, due to the expense of production, it is not being used for this purpose.
It has also been tested by utility companies in the Arctic areas as a foundation for junction boxes, as it never freezes.
It can be also used as an aerating medium for potted plants.
Due to its water repellence, grains of the sand will adhere to each other in the presence of water. When sprinkling grains onto the surface of water, they will at first form a "sand raft," until the weight of the agglomerate is large enough to break the surface tension. The mass will then sink to the bottom as a single object. When immersed, the sand forms columns in order to reduce the surface area in contact with water. As soon as the sand is taken out of water, it is completely dry and flows freely.
via [wikipedia]
Apparently Magic Sand was originally developed to trap ocean oil spills near the shore. This would be done by sprinkling Magic Sand on floating petroleum, which would then mix with the oil and make it heavy enough to sink. However, due to the expense of production, it is not being used for this purpose.
It has also been tested by utility companies in the Arctic areas as a foundation for junction boxes, as it never freezes.
It can be also used as an aerating medium for potted plants.
Due to its water repellence, grains of the sand will adhere to each other in the presence of water. When sprinkling grains onto the surface of water, they will at first form a "sand raft," until the weight of the agglomerate is large enough to break the surface tension. The mass will then sink to the bottom as a single object. When immersed, the sand forms columns in order to reduce the surface area in contact with water. As soon as the sand is taken out of water, it is completely dry and flows freely.
via [wikipedia]
Aerogel, the World's Lightest Solid
Aerogel, the fantastically light (and fantastically expensive) material made famous by its use as insulation in NASA spacecraft like the Mars Rover.
I know this has been around for ages but take a look at the video if you haven’t heard about it before.
Since it is 99.8% air, it appears semi-transparent.
I know this has been around for ages but take a look at the video if you haven’t heard about it before.
Since it is 99.8% air, it appears semi-transparent.Wednesday, August 27, 2008
DogPause Forces Your Pup To Slow Down When Eating
Have you ever gone to feed your dog, only to watch them devour it in a matter of minutes? Well apparently it’s just as bad for dogs to wolf down their food as it is for humans. To slow your pooch down you could always slowly give them more food, but that’s extra work for you. A better option might be this DogPause bowl.This bowl has “SlowZones” which are simply raised areas of the bowl that intend to slow your pup down.
According to the information, it can slow down consumption by up to 50%. If you’re concerned about the way your dog eats, then this $18 investment might be what you need.
[ DogPauseBowl ] VIA [ RedFerret ]
Folderix USB Drives Looks Like Brightly Colored Windows Folders
These sleek Windows folder-themed drives come to us from the Art. Lebedev Studio.
They’re a bit pricey though, as a 4GB model will run you $55
[ Art. Lebedev Studio ] VIA [ Dvice ]
Frisbee - Glow UFO Flying Disc
The Glow And Throw kit comes with a 9.25 inch flying plastic disc that features a set of symmetrically drilled holes. It also comes with 14 green, red, blue, orange and yellow glow sticks that you can thread and connect through these holes so that when the disc is thrown, persistence of vision creates some unusual looking 3D shapes.
You can get the starter kit from ThinkGeek which includes the flying disc, the glow tubes and a set of connectors for $9.99, while a set of 14 additional glow tubes and connectors is $3.99.
You can get the starter kit from ThinkGeek which includes the flying disc, the glow tubes and a set of connectors for $9.99, while a set of 14 additional glow tubes and connectors is $3.99.
[ Glow And Throw UFO Flying Disc ] VIA [ Toyology ]
2D Pen turns into a 3D pen very cool
I never thought I’d see the day when man would develop a pen so small and flat that it could actually be carried in a shirt pocket! But the Falter 2D Pen manages to do just that since it comes as a flat-packed kit that you disassemble and fold into a 3-dimensional body for a standard ball point ink cartridge. The handmade kit comes with a key that makes it easier to properly bend the metal as per the instructions.
UncommonGoods has them for $39
[ Falter 2D Pen ] VIA [ Random Good Stuff ]
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Woman to virtual ex: 'I won't be ignored!'
This has to be the weirdest and saddest crime-of-virtual-passion story I've come across.
The pair apparently met through the online community Second Life and began a virtual relationship. The two finally met in reality several months ago, and the alleged victim ended the relationship, sending Jernigan into a downward spiral.
In early August, Jernigan allegedly drove to the victim's Pennsylvania workplace and attempted to kidnap him at gunpoint, according to local news station CBS3.com. When she was unsuccessful, according to the report, she returned two weeks later to track down the victim's Delaware address, and posed as a postal worker to do so. After four days of searching, authorities said she found residence in the Whitney Presidential Towers on the 7100 block of Society Drive in Claymont.
On August 21, police said, Jernigan broke into the unnamed victim's apartment with a Taser, a pair of handcuffs, a BB gun, her dog, and a roll of duct tape. He wasn't there, so she waited. When the virtual ex arrived home he saw what looked like a laser beam projecting on his chest. He immediately fled the apartment and contacted the Newcastle County Police.
via [cnet.com]
Trigonometry Wall Clock
Got a fondness for trigonometry? If so then you’ll want to proudly hang this Unit Circle Wall Clock in your office or cubicle.
Unfortunately the maths were never my strongest subject in school but you can get one of these from CafePress for just $15.99.
[ Unit Circle (Radian) Wall Clock ] VIA [ Nerd Approved ]
Unfortunately the maths were never my strongest subject in school but you can get one of these from CafePress for just $15.99.
[ Unit Circle (Radian) Wall Clock ] VIA [ Nerd Approved ]
Crayola EZ Type Keyboard
This Crayola EZ Type keyboard has blindingly colored keys are big and easy to read, and while the top row of function keys have been completely removed, the escape key still exists and is considerably larger and easier to find. It’s available from Crayola for just $29.99 and would be great for any kid, unless you happen to be a graphic designer and don’t want your children exposed to the Comic Sans font at such a young age.
[ Crayola USB EZ Type Keyboard ] VIA [ The Red Ferret Journal ]
USB Diary
This is a good idea for girls the USB Diary plugs into your computer and lets you type out all your thoughts and feelings.
The device comes with military-grade 256-bit AES crypto encryption with a self-destruct that deletes everything if someone tries a brute-force hack. It is also guarded by a 4-digit PIN. Secure, online backups are also available.
[ Secret Diary ] VIA [ Everything USB ]
The device comes with military-grade 256-bit AES crypto encryption with a self-destruct that deletes everything if someone tries a brute-force hack. It is also guarded by a 4-digit PIN. Secure, online backups are also available.
[ Secret Diary ] VIA [ Everything USB ]
Miss Sister 2008
Ok i found this very odd, an Italian priest is starting the online beauty pageant Miss Sister 2008.
Nuns register online and attach a photograph (with or without the traditional veil) to get featured on Rev. Antonio Rungi's blog.
via [cnn]
Nuns register online and attach a photograph (with or without the traditional veil) to get featured on Rev. Antonio Rungi's blog.
via [cnn]
Monday, August 25, 2008
Smelly Laptops - mmm Blue
Weird but true, Asus has a new 'Eee PC' range, consiting of fragrant laptops.
Floral Blossom is pink with a flowery smell.
Musky Black sports graffiti art and emits an earthy musk.
Morning Dew comes in pastel green and offers that refreshing early a.m.
Aqua Ocean gives off an aquatic aroma.
Floral Blossom is pink with a flowery smell.
Musky Black sports graffiti art and emits an earthy musk.
Morning Dew comes in pastel green and offers that refreshing early a.m.
Aqua Ocean gives off an aquatic aroma.
via [cnet]
Wanna Fling your Grandma??
The AirKick® Water is essentially a water powered catapult for people. The passenger sits in the AirKick and then presses a button when they are ready to fly. 60 litres of water are then forced through a rocket nozzle under the seat which will launch people distances as far as 26 feet.
Look at Grandma Fly.... :-)
Look at Grandma Fly.... :-)
British-built Tesla Roadster
The Dandrough Gun
Leave it to Japanese to take a fragrance power like Febreeze and attach it to a crazy contraption that be fun for the whole family.
This "innovention" in this case is the Fabria Freshness Gun, which blankets your home with a "soft, snow-like mist that uses the natural deodorizing qualities of astringent persimmon and grapefruit."
The site apparently says this is environmentally friendly, and the flakes dissolve, eventually.
via [gizmodo.com] from [Beanz]
This "innovention" in this case is the Fabria Freshness Gun, which blankets your home with a "soft, snow-like mist that uses the natural deodorizing qualities of astringent persimmon and grapefruit."
The site apparently says this is environmentally friendly, and the flakes dissolve, eventually.
via [gizmodo.com] from [Beanz]
Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey, USA.
Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure is currently the "world's tallest and fastest steel roller coaster".
Costing a bargin cost of only $25-million, it goes from 0-128mph in just 3.5-seconds (1.67g's) -- powered by a 20800 horsepower hydraulic launch motor -- and the steel track peaks at a daunting 456-feet.
Chococlock Rewards You With Chocolate Every Hour
Do you find you eat to much chocolate and would like to pace yourself through out the day well here is a gadget called Tick-choc.
On the hour every hour, it delivers a scrumptious chocolate treat to the tune of the 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy'. You then have 30 seconds to retrieve your reward before the clock snatches it back. Loo break? Forget it.
Buy from [firebox.com] for 19.95 pounds.
On the hour every hour, it delivers a scrumptious chocolate treat to the tune of the 'Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy'. You then have 30 seconds to retrieve your reward before the clock snatches it back. Loo break? Forget it.
Buy from [firebox.com] for 19.95 pounds.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Google Street View with Wii Fit
Someone hooked their Wii fit to Google street view I think pretty neat idea and it seems to work pretty well.
You can use it to walk or lean on one foot to turn left/right and with a big TV or projector, you could visit LA or even my home town in Adelaide with out leaving the comfort of your lounge room.
via [balanceboardblog]
You can use it to walk or lean on one foot to turn left/right and with a big TV or projector, you could visit LA or even my home town in Adelaide with out leaving the comfort of your lounge room.
via [balanceboardblog]
Crocodile eats man who sought its blessing
That’s right Rubel Sheikh and his mother travelled 50km from their home to visit the Muslim Khan Jahan Ali shrine and decided to go into the pond hoping to be blessed when a crocodile attacked him and dragged him into the deep part of the pond.
About 25 people dived into the pond following the attack yesterday, but could not find the man's body.
It washed ashore today and had been largely eaten, he said.
via [news.com.au]
About 25 people dived into the pond following the attack yesterday, but could not find the man's body.
It washed ashore today and had been largely eaten, he said.
via [news.com.au]
Garbo Toll-booth guy get 1/4 Million dolor gov Pay Out - Oz News
Anthony O'Doherty at a Gold Coast City Council waste-transfer station had a tough job.
His job was to take money by hand from drivers and then deliver a receipt.
And has been unable to work for the past 5 years because of pain and problems with his right shoulder.
The Judge has ordered the council to pay Mr O'Doherty $264,680 for lost past and future earnings.
I think the librarians may have a good case for stacking books. :-)
via [news.com.au]
His job was to take money by hand from drivers and then deliver a receipt.
And has been unable to work for the past 5 years because of pain and problems with his right shoulder.
The Judge has ordered the council to pay Mr O'Doherty $264,680 for lost past and future earnings.
I think the librarians may have a good case for stacking books. :-)
via [news.com.au]
Custom indoor Treehouse Bedroom
Oh Wow, i would of loved this as a kid. Build by the folks at Kidtropolis I do not want to think how much this will cost me.
via [blog.wired]
via [blog.wired]
Microsoft will pay Jerry Seinfeld a cool $10mil
On the subject of paying people to make crap look good let look at Microsoft Vista.
Microsoft will be launching a multimillion dolor ad campaign featuring Jerry Seinfeld.
The comedian, best known for Signfield, will reportedly get $10 million for the campaign, which is expected to play off the phrase "Windows, Not Walls," and to stress the connection between people and ideas.
via [cnet]
iPhone launch in Poland - Network pays for People to line up
I dont have an iPhone and still don't want one.
Anyway in Poland the country's largest mobile operator Orange is paying dozens of actors to stand in queues.
A spokesman said "We have these fake queues at front of 20 stores around the country to drum up interest in the iPhone"
Anyway in Poland the country's largest mobile operator Orange is paying dozens of actors to stand in queues.
A spokesman said "We have these fake queues at front of 20 stores around the country to drum up interest in the iPhone"
Gwen Stefani has a little Boy with a girls name
Gwen Stefani has given birth to a boy with a cool new girls name:
'Zuma Nesta Rock'
I looked up Zuma on thinkbabynames.com and it said Zuma is a rare 'Girls' name that has not been used since the early 1900's.
via [news.com.au]
'Zuma Nesta Rock'
I looked up Zuma on thinkbabynames.com and it said Zuma is a rare 'Girls' name that has not been used since the early 1900's.
via [news.com.au]
Thursday, August 21, 2008
The World's First (Living) Grass Flip Flops
I am not sure if this is something to be proud about or not but the geniuses at Krispy Kreme's thought "By slipping on a pair of grass flip-flops and walking around in your own mobile meadow."
The free-range footwear is currently being given out to London commuters with a view to nationwide distribution.
The free-range footwear is currently being given out to London commuters with a view to nationwide distribution.
via [Responsesource]
Decode Clock - Looks Cool
The Decode Clock from designer Arthur Yung and Clement Cheung looks intetesting it can only be read when the minute hand passes over the 'coded' hours. Also provides a good excuse if you happen to always be late.New iPhone 3G came with pictures
Someone in the UK got an iphone complete with pictures of the assembler from the international iphone factory.
via [TechEBlog]
via [TechEBlog]
Burj Dubai - the tallest man-made structure on Earth
The Burj Dubai will be the tallest man-made structure on Earth expected to be completed and ready for occupation in September 2009.
The total budget for the Burj Dubai project is about US$4.1 billion
As of 12 May 2008, Burj Dubai had reached a height of 636 m (2,087 ft), with 160 completed floors. Although the tower actually has risen higher since that time, no height increases will be officially reported until the tower is completed. So is still officially shorter than the Warsaw Radio Mast in Konstantynów near Gąbin, Poland (which stood at 646.4 m (2,121 ft) until it collapsed in 1991.
David Hobcote took some photo's with his Canon 1Ds Mark III on board a Bell heli to show us the current state of the Burj Dubai.
For more pics visit [Gizmodo]
The total budget for the Burj Dubai project is about US$4.1 billion
As of 12 May 2008, Burj Dubai had reached a height of 636 m (2,087 ft), with 160 completed floors. Although the tower actually has risen higher since that time, no height increases will be officially reported until the tower is completed. So is still officially shorter than the Warsaw Radio Mast in Konstantynów near Gąbin, Poland (which stood at 646.4 m (2,121 ft) until it collapsed in 1991.
David Hobcote took some photo's with his Canon 1Ds Mark III on board a Bell heli to show us the current state of the Burj Dubai.
For more pics visit [Gizmodo]
via [Gizmodo]
Nintendo's Wii Music
Sarcastic Gamer always creates funny parodies and ‘Wii Music’ is no exception.
I looks like to me Nintendo really did a poor job on this like he says in the ad "25 ways to play the Mario theme" and the medical discloser for hardcore gamers classic.
via [sarcasticgamer.com]
I looks like to me Nintendo really did a poor job on this like he says in the ad "25 ways to play the Mario theme" and the medical discloser for hardcore gamers classic.
via [sarcasticgamer.com]
Four-eared cat
Yoda, the two year-old cat, who was picked out from a litter of kittens being handed around in a Chicago bar has got 4 ears.
via [news.com.au]
via [news.com.au]
Blue Garlic Bread - Oz News
Capalaba-based AGB International that provides Domino's plus various stores with garlic bread have been removed from the shelves and customers advised to throw any bought in the past week.
The spokesman for George Weston Foods said “The Company did not believe the breads were a public danger and that the recall was more in the interests of quality control.”
Yet they do not know why the bread turned blue when cooked in the oven.
MMMmmm Blue....
via [news.com.au]
The spokesman for George Weston Foods said “The Company did not believe the breads were a public danger and that the recall was more in the interests of quality control.”
Yet they do not know why the bread turned blue when cooked in the oven.
MMMmmm Blue....
via [news.com.au]
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Samsung Omnia Unboxing
To celebrate the launch of the Samsung Omnia (i900) a viral video of the Unboxing complete with dances and band.
From: [technivator]
From: [technivator]
Real life Sims - Meet CGI Emily
Emily - the woman in the YouTube video face is not real and was produced using a new modeling technology from the people that worked on GTAIV.
The real Emily sat in front of 35 cameras reordered certain expressions then they redigitized her face "Ninety per cent of the work is convincing people that the eyes are real," Mike Starkenburg, chief operating officer of Image Metrics, said.
People mention it does not look perfect but I find it hard pressed to notice the difference, I think the future of gaming looks very cool.
From [Times Online]
The real Emily sat in front of 35 cameras reordered certain expressions then they redigitized her face "Ninety per cent of the work is convincing people that the eyes are real," Mike Starkenburg, chief operating officer of Image Metrics, said.
People mention it does not look perfect but I find it hard pressed to notice the difference, I think the future of gaming looks very cool.
From [Times Online]
Robot with a Biological Brain
A robot using biological cells, now we are getting really SCI-FI.
The University of Reading in the UK has developed a robot which is controlled by using cultured rat brain cells.
Video of the Rat Robot in action:
[ Press Release ]
The University of Reading in the UK has developed a robot which is controlled by using cultured rat brain cells.
Video of the Rat Robot in action:
[ Press Release ]
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