How would you like to sit on 1000 watts of speaker power? The subwoofer chair consists of two 16-inch subwoofers contained within the chair's structure and is designed to create a thundering bass tone. The chair is predominantly designed for teenagers to listen to music either from their iPods, MP3 … [Read more...] about 1000 Watt Subwoofer Chair (video)
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The Final Hours of Portal 2, Interactive iPad Story
If you are an avid Portal fan and have ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to create a highly anticipated sequel title. Geoff Keighley's The Final Hours of Portal 2 is a three-year multimedia project that details the studio's creative ups and downs in bringing Portal 2 to market. The Final … [Read more...] about The Final Hours of Portal 2, Interactive iPad Story
Sharp Uses 156 LCD Screens To Create A 5D 360-degree Video Room
Sharp has created a massive 156 LCD screen display to create an immersive video room display at the 5D Miracle Tour in the Hui Ten Bosch Theme Park in Nagasaki. The room consists of 156 x 60” PN-V601 LCD displays with 36 monitors positioned on the wall, ceiling, and floor, and 24 monitors on each … [Read more...] about Sharp Uses 156 LCD Screens To Create A 5D 360-degree Video Room
Minebea Cool Leaf Keyboard Concept Becomes Reality
You might remember the Minebea Cool Leaf Keyboard I wrote about back in March 2010 in which Minebea had developed a new next-generation input device dubbed the "Cool Leaf", with a glass-like smooth touch screen which could be used in keyboards, remote controllers, and calculators. Well, the … [Read more...] about Minebea Cool Leaf Keyboard Concept Becomes Reality
Hexapod KMR-M6 Six Legged Robot Up Close (video)
Kondo has started shipping a new spidery robot, and even though their Hexapod KMR-M6 only has six legs rather than eight, its movements are very spider-like. Its frame is constructed from aluminum alloy, and it weighs in at just over 1 kg, measuring 82×335×223 mm. It will be available in Japan next … [Read more...] about Hexapod KMR-M6 Six Legged Robot Up Close (video)
Lego Helmet Audio Book Reader Concept
If you know a little Lego fan, they might like this concept Lego audio book reader, designed by Jonathan Robson. The design of the book reader is based on a LEGO helmet with a gold space visor, but acts as a headset designed for children to allow them to listen to audio and read along to books and … [Read more...] about Lego Helmet Audio Book Reader Concept
Geely McCar Is One Nutty Ride
It would be heaps of fun to read the feasibility study prepared by the Geely marketing team for the McCar. The concept electric/hybrid is currently on display at the Shanghai Auto Show where its greatest asset—a cute little scooter stored at the back—is being touted in front of a curious multitude. … [Read more...] about Geely McCar Is One Nutty Ride
T&T Pen Goes Green with Special Spiral Ink Tube
When it comes to pens, they have largely remained unchanged since the disposable pen first appeared on the market. Typically, you get a roller ball tip attached to a tube filled with ink in various colors. The rolling ball mechanism transfers the ink onto the paper, allowing you to write. However, a … [Read more...] about T&T Pen Goes Green with Special Spiral Ink Tube
Crysis 2 Editor And CryEngine 3 SDK Arriving This Summer
CEO of Crytek Cevat Yerli has confirmed that we can expect a Crysis 2 Editor and a free CryEngine 3 SDK this summer, with the SDK expected to arrive in August. The new CryEngine 3 SDK development kit will allow anyone to download it for free once released and use it to develop anything they like … [Read more...] about Crysis 2 Editor And CryEngine 3 SDK Arriving This Summer
Papercraft Audi A7 Is Thoroughly Detailed
Graphic design artist extraordinaire Taras Lesko folds out one of the most intricate origami ever made. Okay, papercraft if you're finicky about terms but still, it's one amazing piece of work. This promotional project to build a 4' by 2' by 2' replica of an Audi A7 took a grueling 245 hours to … [Read more...] about Papercraft Audi A7 Is Thoroughly Detailed
SNES Controller Transforms Android Mobile Into Gaming Console (video)
If you like a little gaming on your Android smartphone, but miss the input and control you get with a console controller, this handy SNES controller hack might be worth a look. The hack has been created by Bruno Soares, who wanted a little more control over the games he plays on his HTC Desire HD. … [Read more...] about SNES Controller Transforms Android Mobile Into Gaming Console (video)
2D Glasses, Removing 3D Effects For Viewers
After all the expense and trouble Hollywood goes through to create their 3D movies, they are going to be delighted to know, a simple pair of glasses can remove their expensive 3D effects instantly. Allowing users who might not be that thrilled with the 3D effects to watch the movie in all its 2D … [Read more...] about 2D Glasses, Removing 3D Effects For Viewers
