This isn't the first folding canoe that's gotten our attention. But hey, we might be on to a trend here. With gas prices burning a hole through our pockets, canoeing might be the new cycling. Especially on your way to work. Oh wait, that doesn't make much sense unless you live in Venice. … [Read more...] about Adhoc Folding Canoe Is Perfect For Mad Adventures
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First 3D Printed Plane Takes Flight
Seen below is the work of an Eosint P730, a nylon laser sintering tool used by Southampton University nerds to build an airplane. It's a UAV if you want to get specific. Dubbed the SULSA, the aircraft that has flown successfully is the culmination of unique design features familiar to WW2 airplane … [Read more...] about First 3D Printed Plane Takes Flight
Upcoming PAS House Is A Skateboarder Paradise
Upon a picturesque lot in Las Flores Canyon, Malibu shall rise a skateboarder's dream. A livable structure and fully furnished house modded with interconnected path ways and curved corners so skaters can skate inside it 24/7. The diabolical mind behind such an ingenious habitat is Pierre-Andre … [Read more...] about Upcoming PAS House Is A Skateboarder Paradise
McIntosh Amp Styled $1,500 Mantle Clock
McIntosh, the high-end amplifier manufacturer, has this week introduced a new amp-styled mantle clock which displays the time using amp meters, for those of you with deep pockets. The new clock uses the same sized faceplate and meters as used in the latest McIntosh stereo power amplifiers. With the … [Read more...] about McIntosh Amp Styled $1,500 Mantle Clock
Awesome Mass Effect 3 N7 Assault Rifle Replica
H Krix, a talented graphic designer and part-time replica prop maker, has created an impressive real-life version of the Mass Effect 3 N7 Rifle, which will be featured in the highly anticipated game. Krix was commissioned by Bioware to craft the N7 Assault Rifle as a promotional prop for the company … [Read more...] about Awesome Mass Effect 3 N7 Assault Rifle Replica
Nintendo 64 Console Transformed Into A Portable Handheld N64
If you are a fan of the Nintendo N64 and have one sitting gathering dust in the attic, you might like to dig it out and transform it into a portable handheld version. Just like the one pictured below and created by an unknown user on the Acid Cow website. The unknown creator of this gaming … [Read more...] about Nintendo 64 Console Transformed Into A Portable Handheld N64
Plastic Wall-E Toy Transformed Into Working Robot (video)
A Wall-E plastic toy has been given the ultimate makeover, transforming it from a lifeless plastic toy into a working Wall-E Robot complete with camera, voice recognition, and object tracking. The Wall-E toy was converted by Canadian "DJ Sure" and is built using a controller with its functions … [Read more...] about Plastic Wall-E Toy Transformed Into Working Robot (video)
Innovative Mouse Design Utilises Disk Drive Space
A new and innovative mouse design has been entered into this year's Sparks Concept Design Awards, that utilizes the normally unused space within a laptop's disk drive. The Disk Mouse has been designed to be exactly the same size and shape as a CD or DVD disk so that when it's not being used, the … [Read more...] about Innovative Mouse Design Utilises Disk Drive Space
South Korean Ferrari Concept is Droolsome
If it were up to us, we'd call the Ferrari Infinita concept car "Megan Fox on wheels". Painted sensual red and defined by huge curves, the design competition finalist sprang forth from the minds of South Korean design students. They are Ahn Dre, Lee Sahngseok, and Kim Cheong Ju. They must feel like … [Read more...] about South Korean Ferrari Concept is Droolsome
Flipphandle Enables Bike Handlebars To Fold Inline With Frame
If you are short of a little bike storage space and need to make the most of every little bit you have, a new device called the Flipphandle might be able to help provide just a little extra, by enabling you to twist your handlebars 90 degrees inline with your frame without the need for any allen … [Read more...] about Flipphandle Enables Bike Handlebars To Fold Inline With Frame
Jot Adonit Capacitive Touch Stylus (video)
and is currently making its way from conceptual idea to production on the Kickstarter website. Unlike other stylus designs for capacitive touch tablets, the Jot has a very small nib measuring just 2 mm wide, providing the "precision of a calligrapher or the stroke of an artist." Innovative Design … [Read more...] about Jot Adonit Capacitive Touch Stylus (video)
Quma: 3D Motion-Capture Figure (video)
An innovative 3D motion capture figure has been developed by SoftEther in Japan, and has been designed to provide a more intuitive method of creating computer-generated animations in real-time. Called Quma, the human-like doll has sensors linked to its joints. Simply pose and move the figure's … [Read more...] about Quma: 3D Motion-Capture Figure (video)
