Kim Jong-Il will be pleased to know that a missile more fit for someone of his stature is on its way. This 25-inch long, 5.3 pound SPIKE missile was recently fired in a successful test launched by the U.S. Navy. SPIKE is navigated through a fiber optic data link which receives commands right from launch. Controllers can change the target ...
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Motorola patents solar powered LCD panels
A recently released patent from Motorola reveals a cellphone design that integrates solar panels and the LCD display of the phone. Environmental-lovin’ nerds are sure to be up in arms with a joyous stupor over the announcement of solar integration. The technology works best with black LCD screens, with 75% of the rays reaching past the display layer. The thin ...
Read More »Get that right, PS3 is made in Koera, not Korea nor Japan!
This is no April’s fool joke, but the above picture shows a real product label of a device named PS3 that is made in the mysterious country of Koera. Strangely enough there is also an IMEI code. Jump to find out more.
Read More »DIY: Progressive Scan Camcorder
We’ve seen some cool DIY’s, but this might take the cake on the technical aspect of things. Ever wanted to make your own Progressive Scam Camcorder? Odds are it never even passed your mind, but regardless, you can now create your own. The Progressive Scan Camcorder in question was used to make the 88-minute indie sci-fi film, The Shimmering Earth. ...
Read More »Nokia Scentsory Cellphone: Can you smell me now? Good
Scientists have been trying to create a reliable smell-o-vision for decades, but no one seems to be able to get it right. The Nokia Scentsory Cellphone concept claims to be able to allow you to associate a smell and feel to your contacts. Its unique paper airplane style folded design makes this concept a unique addition to the cellphone design ...
Read More »Slideon.v2: Even more ghostly
A few days ago we talked about the Slideon concept PMP design and its sleek slider style. With the first version fresh in our minds, the Slideon.v2 improves on the already gorgeous MP3 player. v2 features a huge wide-screen, which is as big as a normal iPod. The slide design means no obtrusive buttons to get in the way and ...
Read More »WTF?! of the Day: Collect dog poop fresh from the pooch’s anus
Pet owners, there is no need anymore to carry around that crusty, disgusting, scooper. The Sha-Poopie, created by a poop hater, for a poop hater, allows for dog owners to not have to bend down, or even put out any effort to collect their dogs steaming pile of excrement. With the Sha-Poopie, the dog does all the work for you. ...
Read More »Wake up or I’ll blink lights at you furiously
I have learned to absolutely loathe the sound of alarm clocks. The high-frequency buzzing and beeping of the things make me want to smash the living hell out of any alarm clock that comes in eye or earshot. The Hybrid Alarm Clock by Francesco Costacurta uses a pulsing, flashing, red light to wake you up instead. Place it close enough ...
Read More »Instant sink: Everything AND the kitchen sink
That old saying “everything, but the kitchen sink” doesn’t hold much water anymore (pun intended) with the creation of this Instant Sink. The sink needs no plumbing. Just a handy garden hose and a water source. The sink even comes with a 40-inch garden hose! Also included is a connector that lets you use the sink and the hose independently ...
Read More »Brand your own beef
Don’t you hate when you go to the deli to get some ground beef, and the cow has already been marked by the rancher (at least in your head)? I mean, that’s like peeing on someone else’s territory. This Personalized Branding Iron allows you to etch your name initials into any human piece of meat you want. To create your ...
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