Plant powered devices? These may soon be a reality with lignin-based rechargeable batteries. … [Read more...] about Paper Waste As Battery Fuel?
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
Coleman Comes up with Mobile Stove and Oven
Camping is all fun when you are all around the campfire singing songs and melting S'mores, but you'll never know when you crave for pizza. Coleman might just save the day with its newest addition to its outdoor gear. At $250, one can enjoy the goodness of the outdoors and the comfort of home … [Read more...] about Coleman Comes up with Mobile Stove and Oven
Frustro: The Impossible Typeface
Hungarian designer Martzi Hegedus created the font Frustro, a font face that will make the impossible possible. Frustro is based on the Penrose triangle. The Penrose triangle, also known as the "impossible triangle," is an optical illusion of a shape that appears to be facing in two directions … [Read more...] about Frustro: The Impossible Typeface
Robot Barber Shaves Volunteer’s Head for Charity
Would you trust a robot to do your haircut? This guy named Tim did, even if the results were predicted as disastrous, since hair styling is not a specialty of the said robot. The operation was accomplished by a robot, which formal name goes "Multi-Arm Unmanned Ground Vehicle." It is a product of … [Read more...] about Robot Barber Shaves Volunteer’s Head for Charity
Galileo is Your iPhone’s Remote Motion Control
It takes two to video call, and one may not have control over the two devices being used, but the remote iPhone controller Galileo is here to better the overall experience. The Galileo is an innovative iPhone platform that allows for seamless panning and tilting of the iDevice (iPhone or iPod) on … [Read more...] about Galileo is Your iPhone’s Remote Motion Control
Giant Angry Bird Takes Over Seattle Space Needle
The Angry Birds are back to save birdkind from mischievous pigs in Angry Birds Space, and they took over Seattle's famous landmark to show that they are ready for action. The iconic red bird was blown up 35 feet and seen ready to be launched to space, hanging from the Space Needle as its … [Read more...] about Giant Angry Bird Takes Over Seattle Space Needle
Ubisoft: Adding Value To Games Might Make DRM Obsolete
It's strange seeing the same company that enforces one of the industry's most draconian DRM systems for its games (or at least tried to before bowing to customer pressure) talk about ways of adding value and eschewing DRM. On the other hand, it's encouraging to at least hear Ubisoft acknowledge that … [Read more...] about Ubisoft: Adding Value To Games Might Make DRM Obsolete
Bethesda Cancels Prey 2, Pulls GDC Talk
As if we needed another reminder of how much of an achievement just shipping a video game is in itself, news is trickling out that the reasonably anticipated sequel to Prey has been cancelled. Bethesda has yet to confirm pulling the plug on Prey 2, but all press event talks planned to support the … [Read more...] about Bethesda Cancels Prey 2, Pulls GDC Talk
TiVo Premier DVR Updated with 500 GB of Storage
A new part number for the TiVo Premier DVR has turned up on Amazon and other websites. The new part number is TCD746500, and it seems the only difference between this and the original is the price and the amount of storage inside. The new TiVo Premier has 500 GB of storage. The new 500 GB unit … [Read more...] about TiVo Premier DVR Updated with 500 GB of Storage
Cooler Master Launches New Storm Sentinel Advance II Gaming Mouse
Most computer enthusiasts will be familiar with Cooler Master thanks to their long history of designing cool gaming cases for computers and cooling devices. The company also has a line of accessories and peripherals including gaming mice and mouse pads. The company has announced its latest gaming … [Read more...] about Cooler Master Launches New Storm Sentinel Advance II Gaming Mouse
iTunes Movie Trailer App Update For New iPad 3 Retina Display
Today, Apple has rolled out new high-definition iTunes Movie Trailers to the app to support the Retina Display on their new iPad 3 tablet. The new iTunes Movie Trailers application has now jumped to version 1.1 and allows you to view the newest and most exclusive movie previews in glorious HD on … [Read more...] about iTunes Movie Trailer App Update For New iPad 3 Retina Display
