The ball-shaped robot called Sphero has this week received a couple of new applications that will be arriving this month, helping it roll around with even more precision and fun than previously. Sphero, known for its innovative approach to interactive play and learning, continues to expand its … [Read more...] about Spheros Robot Receives New Apps And Rolls Out Internationally (video)
Toys
Noisy Jelly: A Fun Musical Gelatin Game Board
Two students from ENSCI – Les Ateliers, a French National Institute of Industrial Design, have come up with the invention of a fun and colorful food-based musical instrument which they named Noisy Jelly. The reason for making the Noisy Jelly is primarily not to create a musical instrument, but to … [Read more...] about Noisy Jelly: A Fun Musical Gelatin Game Board
ThinkerToys Makes E-Waste Educational
Hitting two birds with one stone is what Dhairya Dand thought of when he started ThinkerToys, and since March, he has been exhibiting eco-friendly, educational toys to inspire kids in developing nations. The idea hit Dand after seeing e-waste like keyboards, mice, and screens just lying in … [Read more...] about ThinkerToys Makes E-Waste Educational
New Lego Marvel Avengers Characters Unveiled
The new Avengers movie is set to land in cinemas during the summer of 2012, and is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series “The Avengers,” first published in 1963. This highly anticipated film brings together some of the most iconic superheroes from the Marvel Universe, promising an … [Read more...] about New Lego Marvel Avengers Characters Unveiled
Awesome LEGO Dark Knight Rises Trailer (video)
The Dark Knight Rises is the new sequel in the Batman story, which is directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with his brother Jonathan Nolan and the story with David S. Goyer. Now ParanickFilmz have re-created the trailer in Lego, featuring all the scenes from the original … [Read more...] about Awesome LEGO Dark Knight Rises Trailer (video)
Bluetooth VIP Fridge Magnet Makes Ordering Pizza a Snap
If you hate having to go through all the trouble of calling up your local pizza place, waiting on hold, and then explaining what you want 16 times to the person who answers, you are not alone. Pizza fans that like to order from Red Tomato Pizza in Dubai have a new and very easy way to order up their … [Read more...] about Bluetooth VIP Fridge Magnet Makes Ordering Pizza a Snap
Smartpet Robot iPhone Dog Launched By Bandai (video)
Bandai, the makers of the famous Tamagotchi pet, have this week taken the wraps off their new project called Smartpet, which is a robotic dog that uses your iPhone as its processing unit. Smartpet is controlled via a free iOS application that is installed on your iPhone. This innovative robotic pet … [Read more...] about Smartpet Robot iPhone Dog Launched By Bandai (video)
Is EH Line’s Street Racer the Ferrari of Ebikes?
Electric bikes are in, and EH Line introduces a new model, the Street Racer, as the "Ferrari" of their ebikes. The analogy with the king of sports cars is evident in the body, design, and operations, and even price range of the ebike. Design and Build Body-wise, the design looks lightweight yet … [Read more...] about Is EH Line’s Street Racer the Ferrari of Ebikes?
Desktop Power Line Wire Holders by Daniel Ballou
Transmission towers may be an eyesore on a perfect road trip, so Daniel Ballou found a better place for them: on your desktop. Daniel Ballou is an industrial designer from Long Beach, California. He specializes in quirky projects, including the miniature wire handling tower: Power Lines. "There … [Read more...] about Desktop Power Line Wire Holders by Daniel Ballou
Angry Birds Park Concept Surfaces
Angry Birds is one of the most popular games on just about any platform out there. Angry Birds Developer Rovio is always out to push the brand and one of the latest branded Angry Birds devices is a park. I can see kids and adults flocking to a local park with an Angry Birds theme. Features of the … [Read more...] about Angry Birds Park Concept Surfaces
reaDIYmate Internet Connected Paper Companions (video)
A new concept has started its journey on Kickstarter that allows you to create paper reaDIYmates that can then be controlled via the internet to carry out a number of different commands. reaDIYmates have been designed to be Wi-fi paper companions that can move and play sounds depending on what's … [Read more...] about reaDIYmate Internet Connected Paper Companions (video)
Artist Builds First LEGO Anesthesia Machine
LEGO creatures, houses, even cities-- been there, done that. How about a LEGO anesthesia machine? Yes, there exists one, thanks to artist Eric Harshbarger, who was commissioned by GE Healthcare to accomplish such an endeavor for a trade show. "I had to be talked into it. GE Healthcare had … [Read more...] about Artist Builds First LEGO Anesthesia Machine
