Ladies and gentlemen, an American biology student now holds the record for the world's longest human-powered flight by a female. She's Judy Wexler, and in the picture below, she's on Gamera, a carbon fiber four-rotor aircraft that's on track to bag the Sikorsky prize. It's a holy grail of sorts … [Read more...] about Unorthodox Gamera Helicopter Actually Flies (Video)
Hacker Build Hand-Mounted Tacit Sonar Device (Video)
So this real clever guy named Steve is being credited for making the Haptic. It's quite an impressive gadget that's actually a portable sonar device for the blind. The technology, however, isn't new. What Steve really accomplished was make it more compact for wearing on the wrist. As the … [Read more...] about Hacker Build Hand-Mounted Tacit Sonar Device (Video)
Lego Comes To Life Through This 3D Milling Machine (Video)
Ah, Lego. A cultural icon, the building blocks of dreams, scattered inspiration awaiting the creative process. Lest we get too poetic, below is a mere glimpse of rare and excellent footage we unearthed from somewhere showing a 3D milling machine in action. The really impressive part, of course, is … [Read more...] about Lego Comes To Life Through This 3D Milling Machine (Video)
Believe It Or Not, Eraser Pencil Revolutionizes Pencils
The problem is it's still a concept and as concepts go, the chance of success via ultimate production is slim. The person behind this ever-so-simple re-imagining of the humble pencil is Deuk Young Lee. The whole point is to completely remove the cedar covering part of the average pencil and replace … [Read more...] about Believe It Or Not, Eraser Pencil Revolutionizes Pencils
Check Out This Creepy Han Solo Carbonite Case
In the vast universe of Star Wars merchandise, there exists a sizable subgenre called Han Solo Carbonite. Another variation is Han Solo Encased in Carbonite. The point is there's an endless line of both official and fan-made merch depicting dear old Han in his carbonite prison. In our opinion, it's … [Read more...] about Check Out This Creepy Han Solo Carbonite Case
Microsoft Unveils Un-Photogenic Patty Stress Test Robot
In what would amount as a historic occasion over at Microsoft Surface HQ, a team member officially blogged about Patty. There's even a video of it in action. Wait, who's Patty? Patty is a wonderful robot that conducts stress tests on the screens of Microsoft Surface units. See, with lots of touching … [Read more...] about Microsoft Unveils Un-Photogenic Patty Stress Test Robot
Parasound Zphono USB Preamplifier Helps Turn Old Vinyl and More into Digital Tracks
If you have a big collection of music on vinyl records, cassette tapes, or CDs that you want to get onto your digital audio player easily, but with great quality, the Zphono USB is the product for you. This device is a preamplifier that has been meticulously designed to connect to your PC via USB, … [Read more...] about Parasound Zphono USB Preamplifier Helps Turn Old Vinyl and More into Digital Tracks
Thrustmaster Launches TH8 RS Shifter for T500 RS Racing Wheel
Last December, Thrustmaster launched one of the coolest racing wheels in its lineup for the PS3 called the T500 RS racing wheel. This high-end racing wheel quickly became a favorite among racing game enthusiasts due to its precision and realistic feedback. However, one major feature that the wheel … [Read more...] about Thrustmaster Launches TH8 RS Shifter for T500 RS Racing Wheel
How People In Science Graphic Is Incredibly Revealing
The graphic is titled 'How people in science see each other' and its goal is to humorously depict perception within the confines of academe. We never realized professors thought undergrounds were Megan Fox-sexy. Then again, we might be missing the point. The self-image of technicians is golden … [Read more...] about How People In Science Graphic Is Incredibly Revealing
Smiley Face Ring Is A Not-So-Subtle Fashion Cue
Created by Chao & Eero Jewel, the smiley face ring is what would be deemed a neutral fashion accessory. It caters to neither sexes but fits both male and female wearers. As seen in the picture below, the ring forms a smiley face on the finger it's worn on. Not sure if it'll also leave a smiley … [Read more...] about Smiley Face Ring Is A Not-So-Subtle Fashion Cue
Not So Flashy Wrist Gadget Keeps Tab On Your Eating
It's unattractive, dull, and strikes one as a late 80s digital wristwatch. Indeed, it's apparent very little effort went to making this latest wrist contraption sexy. But maybe that's the point. See, what it does is keep tab of circular wrist motions similar to what's done when eating. Even the … [Read more...] about Not So Flashy Wrist Gadget Keeps Tab On Your Eating
Sleep On the Moon With Moon Shaped Floor Pillow
Since pillows and mattresses are just boring, it falls upon designers to reinvent the medium, so to speak. Seen below is a full moon being slept on by a model. It's not a camera trick or some artist's fevered vision. It's a collaborative project between Lili Suh and Chin Wei Loon. The latter is an … [Read more...] about Sleep On the Moon With Moon Shaped Floor Pillow
