It's actually not called City of Light (instead it's the Book of Light), but hey, the title works. City of Light is the work of writer Lauren Belfer. Seen below is the hardcover volume of hers that was gutted to make a nice reading lamp. Believe us, it's totally gutted. But alas, genius can never be … [Read more...] about City Of Light Book Lamp Is Great For Bedside Reading
TRW Automotives Building Car Dashboard Of The Future
Less space! Retractable steering wheel! Sexy ergonomics! These are the sexy new features of prototypes currently being developed in Michigan's TRW Automotive. Judging by an endless variety of concepts and current automotive trends, cars are getting smaller. To further economize such tight … [Read more...] about TRW Automotives Building Car Dashboard Of The Future
Zelda Triforce Coasters Selling At Bargain Prices
And they're handmade! As is publicly known, Etsy is the most exciting place for tracking down handmade craziness. These coasters are no different. What makes them stand out, however, is the loving detail. Made by an expert woodworker from Indianapolis, the coasters seen below are available for $50 … [Read more...] about Zelda Triforce Coasters Selling At Bargain Prices
Sonar Equipped Virtual Canes Can Make The Blind See
The Yissum Research Development Company proudly unveiled their latest project at a recent Presidential Conference. While a marketable brand name is currently unavailable, what the Hebrew University lab has created is a marvel of Israeli innovation. The "Virtual Cane" is a sonar equipped aid for … [Read more...] about Sonar Equipped Virtual Canes Can Make The Blind See
FPS Enthusiasts Can Now Go To War With The XCM XFPS Commando PRO
Since huge FPS franchises are rolling out this year, it comes as no surprise that XCm have outed a particularly attractive keyboard mouse combo. Take note, however, as this isn't your regular keyboard mouse combo—it's specifically tooled for use in console gaming. Since shooting terrorists, aliens, … [Read more...] about FPS Enthusiasts Can Now Go To War With The XCM XFPS Commando PRO
Gold To Go ATM Online At Westfield, London
So it works by feeding it the plastic card, with a commensurate amount selected producing commensurate measures of gold. FYI, a gram of the glitter costs 40 quid. The heftier the gold, the more cash, meaning it's not an ATM in the traditional sense. Of course, it makes you wonder why a gold ATM … [Read more...] about Gold To Go ATM Online At Westfield, London
Elecom Outs Multi Color Lego Toybrick USBs
Since Lego are the building blocks of a child's imagination (in the most literal sense), it doesn't surprise us that the ubiquitous bricks find a useful application in daily computing. Simply put, if you were reared on Lego, you'll forever have a soft spot for the brand. This plays right into … [Read more...] about Elecom Outs Multi Color Lego Toybrick USBs
Blade Runner Foreshadows The Near Future: The SoloTrek Air Car
A revolution in transport will soon change the world's cities. While it doesn't involve cars that transform into robots, it's still incredibly cool. What we're referring to are air cars, essentially personalized flying vehicles that seem to be the only solution to nightmarish traffic and pollutive … [Read more...] about Blade Runner Foreshadows The Near Future: The SoloTrek Air Car
Longest Bridge Over (Troubled) Water Opens In China
Take note: over water. But don't fret; the longest bridge on Earth is still found in mainland China, except in a different place. The longest bridge over water, as certified by the Guinness Book of World Records, is a 24.6 mile stretch spanning the aquatic divide between Qingdao and Huangdao … [Read more...] about Longest Bridge Over (Troubled) Water Opens In China
IDEA Inc. Hard At Work On Tsunami Capsules
After a frightening tremor that's shaken the seaside neighborhood you live in, the Tsunami alert goes off. What to do? What to do? Grab the kids and rush to the backyard (or rooftop) where sits a reinforced aluminum sphere. After strapping yourself in together with the kids, there's silence. You … [Read more...] about IDEA Inc. Hard At Work On Tsunami Capsules
Aerosol Beverage Turbo Tango Is Freakishly Compelling
It's a novel idea for sure, but you can’t seem to suppress a lingering suspicion toward this ridiculous new beverage container. It begs the question: Aside from delicious juice, what exactly are you spraying inside your mouth? As for the flavor? Officially dubbed Turbo Tango, the smashing new … [Read more...] about Aerosol Beverage Turbo Tango Is Freakishly Compelling
20 Foot Animatronic Triceratops, Costs $350,000
And it moves! Okay, maybe just a little. But it is capable of limited mobility. Just don't expect it to rise on its hind legs and pancake the car sin your neighborhood. That's wishful thinking. If you're puzzled as to why a 20 foot animatronic work of art is suddenly for sale, puzzle no more. To put … [Read more...] about 20 Foot Animatronic Triceratops, Costs $350,000
