There are a lot of cool mobile device accessories you could put on your Christmas shopping list, and one of them should probably be RF Laserworks’ heat-sensitive backing for the iPhone. This innovative accessory is self-adhesive, so you just slap it on the back of your iPhone 4 or 4S and then watch … [Read more...] about An iPhone That Changes Color With Heat
Monster Theremin Haunts Melbourne
The theremin is 23 feet high and can be found along the Yarra River shore. Fortunately, it doesn’t go around eating residents of this Australian city. It is, after all, just a piece of radio hardware turned electronic musical instrument, albeit built in much larger proportions than usual. If you … [Read more...] about Monster Theremin Haunts Melbourne
Microsoft Bacon Stunt Goes Viral, Has Surprising Twist
If you haven't read, heard, or been told about this peculiar campaign, it's best to stick around until the last sentence. Turns out Microsoft has been up to its usual tricks, hiring a bacon cart to stalk the offices of Amazon and Google. Why? To poach talent. It's a novel way to go about the … [Read more...] about Microsoft Bacon Stunt Goes Viral, Has Surprising Twist
FireText Alerts You When Your House Is Burning Down
In the unfortunate circumstance of a fire or some unprecedented disaster in the kitchen, the FireText alerts several users via SMS. Distressing, but at least it affords the recipient time to mitigate the disaster. It's better than coming home to a house in ashes. Anyway, the FireText is a rugged … [Read more...] about FireText Alerts You When Your House Is Burning Down
Mazda Outs i-ELOOP Capacitor-based Braking System
There are a few brilliant reasons why the i-ELOOP braking system is some sort of trend-riding innovation. Ignoring the fact that it's a boring car part, the i-ELOOP (that's intelligent energy loop) is the closest an internal combustion car can get to being a full-fledged hybrid. For the detailed … [Read more...] about Mazda Outs i-ELOOP Capacitor-based Braking System
Iconic Red Superhero Cape Goes On Sale
Since arrested development and man children are the inevitable end of latter-day masculinity, it comes as no surprise that a crimson superhero cape has hit the market. Fashioned after the iconic apparel of Superman, the superhero cape is like cosplay without the passion and effort. Also, you can … [Read more...] about Iconic Red Superhero Cape Goes On Sale
Utterly Mindbending: The Vertical Chess Set
Long story short, this here is a vertical chess set. It could end there, but wait! There's more! Really? With chess being the enduring formative game for nerds and geeks and basically people who fancy themselves intellectuals, it comes as no surprise that this novel take on the humble chess set has … [Read more...] about Utterly Mindbending: The Vertical Chess Set
Sharp Aquos Phone SH-01D hits NTT Docomo
If you live in Japan and have your eye on a new Android smartphone, you might want to check out the Aquos Phone SH-01D from Sharp. This is a cool smartphone that comes in three colors, including a bright blue. It runs Android 2.3 as the operating system. Unique Features and Design One of the … [Read more...] about Sharp Aquos Phone SH-01D hits NTT Docomo
O’Reilly Auto Parts Offers Flux Capacitor and Mr. Fusion
If you have a shiny, stainless steel DeLorean sitting in your garage or driveway that could use a freshening up of its Flux Capacitor or an upgrade from its old and tired nuclear reactor, O'Reilly Auto Parts has the upgrades you need. Using these parts, you can go back in time if you have the space … [Read more...] about O’Reilly Auto Parts Offers Flux Capacitor and Mr. Fusion
At-At Starbucks Roves the Frozen Wastes of Hoth
All those Imperial Snowtroopers need a place to warm up, surf the web, and write the Empire's next great novel. Naturally, the only place to do that is in a Starbucks. Given that the Imperial Starbucks would be vulnerable to rebel attack, it has to be mobile. The Concept of a Mobile Imperial … [Read more...] about At-At Starbucks Roves the Frozen Wastes of Hoth
Habitable LEAP Pod Lets You Live On The Edge, Literally
That's right, on the edge of a cliff. (See pic below.) Since mountaineering figures high on the list of adventurous manly deeds, especially among alpine countries, one Italian design firm created the ultimate doomsday shelter. Oops! Turns out it's not so much a doomsday shelter but an extremely … [Read more...] about Habitable LEAP Pod Lets You Live On The Edge, Literally
Sleek And Deadly: The Paraglider Tricycle Concept
Uh, it might be better to scratch that 'deadly' part from the title because it's not like this vehicle fires missiles. There's a better chance it kills people's misgivings with sheer awesome than actually, well, kill people. But the contours and form are quite cutting edge, which reflects well on … [Read more...] about Sleek And Deadly: The Paraglider Tricycle Concept
