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Virtual Sex With Sandra Bullock
You know what would be the best thing ever? Virtual sex. So long as “virtual sex” means sex with Sandra Bullock in virtual reality. None of that rubber vagina crap. We’ll put on the headsets, visors or whatever didgeridoos are used on the movie set of Demolition Man and go at it. Except, we won’t get physical. Fluid transfer is gross. Now, if “virtual sex” means devices like the RealTouch, forget it. I’d rather get shot up by Wesley Snipes... Continue reading
Those Duke Boys Are At It Again!
Using around 4,500 model cars, James Ford completed this two-year project last year. Turning a tan colored Capri into the famous “General Lee” car from the Dukes of Hazzard, it was selected for several different creative networks, including 4C, a showcase of the best young visual artists around. Looks like those Duke boys are at it again. Just the good ole’ boys, never meanin’ no harm. Beats all you never saw, been in trouble with the law since the day... Continue reading
DIY: Put On The Show Of A Lifetime
Check out this impressive real-time music visualization system. We already know that the Arduino is capable of pretty much anything your brain can fathom and then some, including this sweet DIY project that’ll turn any mundane stage band into a star-bound success. The amount of hardware that has gone into this visual output system is extensive but well worth it. If you’re in a band but your stage act sucks and you want to get your foot in the door... Continue reading
Hypnotic Juggling Act Isn’t Circus Exclusive
When you’re under the influence of hallucinogens day in and day out, bright colors can make or break your evening. Pulling an all-nighter just wouldn’t be possible without PoiPlay. “…it’s like a firework show that doesn’t stink, smell bad or explode, and you can do it inside.” It’s a traditional form of juggling originating in New Zealand that includes a rope or chain swung in a circular motion to display visual patterns. Thanks to the popularization of LEDs and glow... Continue reading
Because High School Sucked: The AV T-Shirt
Who needs friends when you’ve got all these ports! If you worked in the AV club in high school or do that shit for a living now, this shirt was made for you. It resembles the back of an expensive McIntosh receiver as far as my eye can see. Link
Verizon Adds Visual Voicemail To Lineup
Verizon customers may have great reception, but they usually get the shaft when it comes to the latest and greatest cellphones and features. Finally, Verizon is offering something that the iPhone can give users: visual voicemail. For $3 extra a month, you’ll be able to browse through your voicemail with a GUI and see who left you a message. Users can navigate with a touchscreen or d-pad, depending on the phone they own. Right now, only the LG Voyager supports... Continue reading
Decoding Design: Understanding and Using Symbols in Visual Communication
Maggie Macnab is a woman who cares about presentation. Her new book Decoding Design: Understanding and Using Symbols in Visual Communication is a look into common corporate logos and designs that contain hidden meanings. Even the relevance of basic shapes, numbers and symbols in communication is a strong subject matter throughout the book. For designers looking for symbolism around every corner, this is the book for you. Readers will find an array of deconstructions of famous logos including Aerosmith’s logo,... Continue reading
Fish Communicate Via Movement
No one is sure why Sangmin Bae designed the Rhythmfish system. Perhaps he got lonely and didn’t have anyone to talk to, so he built this device that records the movement of fish and the currents generated by them. The flow sensors inside the tank collect enough data then translate it into an audiovisual response, which is then displayed through a mounted LCD and speakers. Sangmin Bae says: “even if the fish can’t speak and express its feelings in a... Continue reading
