When Minecraft first appeared on the gaming scene, I thought it was going to be a gimmick. Yea, the game was genre defining and was clearly going to leave a lasting mark on the gaming industry, but I didn’t think the game itself would thrive for as long as it has. Part of its continued success is … [Read more...] about Minecraft Steampunk Tortoise with a City on its Back?
Design News
Gamebuino Arduino Handheld Games Console (video)
Over on the Indiegogo crowd funding website a new Arduino handheld games console has been launched this week in the form of the Gamebuino. The Gamebuino is a retro-styled portable games console that is based on the Arduino platform and allows you to create and play your very own games. Watch the … [Read more...] about Gamebuino Arduino Handheld Games Console (video)
SmartMat, The Connected Door Mat
SmartMat is the creation of Andrew Clark, it is designed to monitor who enters and leaves your home, it can be placed under a normal door mat and sends alerts to your smartphone. The SmartMat can be used to monitor things like pets waiting to come in, it can also alert you when an elderly person … [Read more...] about SmartMat, The Connected Door Mat
Apple TV Air Concept
We have already seen some concept designs from the guys over at Curved, which include a new Apple TV and the iPad Pro, and now they have come up with a new design, the Apple TV Air. As the name suggests, the Apple TV Air is a smaller version of the Apple TV, more like an Apple version of the … [Read more...] about Apple TV Air Concept
Mogics Multi-Functional Light (video)
A new multi-functional light has been designed called Mogics by a company of the same name, to provide users with a number of modes for lighting their surrounding environment, all encased in a waterproof rechargeable housing. The Mogics light is equipped with highly efficient LEDs that enable it … [Read more...] about Mogics Multi-Functional Light (video)
Ocean Energy Turbine Launches On Kickstarter (video)
Crowd Energy has this week launched a new campaign over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website to complete development of its Ocean Energy Turbine designed to replace Fossil Fuel and Nuclear Energy Dependence. The aim of the campaign is to complete the already ongoing development of the Ocean … [Read more...] about Ocean Energy Turbine Launches On Kickstarter (video)
Thermio Heat Sensitive iPhone And iPad Cases (Video)
Thermio is a new range of iPhone and iPad cases from Ukranian engineers Mike and Ross Zhuravskiy, that are made from a unique material that changes colors depending on the temperature. The Thermio iPhone and iPad cases are made from a combination of liquid crystals and shock proof plastic, and … [Read more...] about Thermio Heat Sensitive iPhone And iPad Cases (Video)
Ember iPhone Flash And Light Case Improves Your Low Light Photography
If you find yourself taking a number of lowlight condition photographs with your iPhone smartphone, but the results are not quite up to your expectations. You might need something that helps add more light to your subject, such as the new Ember iPhone flash and light case. The Ember iPhone flash … [Read more...] about Ember iPhone Flash And Light Case Improves Your Low Light Photography
Lumen Fully Reflective Retro City Bicycle Launches On Kickstarter (video)
If you cycle around any city at night you might be interested in a new bicycle that has been created by the Mission Bicycle Company that offers a new level of visibility while cycling after sunset. The Lumen retro-styled bicycle is finished with a fully reflective coating that allows you to be … [Read more...] about Lumen Fully Reflective Retro City Bicycle Launches On Kickstarter (video)
New £1 Coin With 12 Sides And iSIS Will Be Worlds Most Secure Coin (video)
The UK Royal Mint estimates that about 3 percent of all £1 coins in use within the UK are now forgeries and this is partly due to the length of time that the coin has been in use since its launch over thirty years ago. Today the UK Royal Mint has unveiled the new £1 coin that has been in … [Read more...] about New £1 Coin With 12 Sides And iSIS Will Be Worlds Most Secure Coin (video)
Halfbike By Kolelinia Hits Kickstarter (video)
If you are in the market for a new fun style of transportation you might be interested in the innovative and very unique Halfbike created by Kolelinia. The Halfbike as the name suggests is a vehicle that you power by peddling but offers a smaller form factor than a bike and s equipped with a … [Read more...] about Halfbike By Kolelinia Hits Kickstarter (video)
Slimo Adds Wireless Charging To Your iPhone (Video)
Apple's iPhone 5S and 5C don't come with wireless charging, but there are a number of aftermarket accessories that can add the feature to your device. One such accessory is called Slimo, which aims to provide a sleek and efficient solution for wireless charging. Slimo is designed to be a small, … [Read more...] about Slimo Adds Wireless Charging To Your iPhone (Video)
