3D animation has taken a giant leap since its beginning spasms of life. Though, the 3D Doodle Kit would make you think that we were still stuck in the days of strictly red and blue colorings. The compass-like set of pencils allows you to create 3D doodles with the aid of the traditional hideous paper glasses. As a school boy, ...
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Paper Record Player brings vinyl back
A working record player made entirely out of paper. Designer Simon Elvins presents his Paper Record Player. The player is powered manually by turning the handle at a steady 33 1/3 RPM pace. Sound is produced using the paper cone’s own amplifying properties, projecting the music at an audible level. It would just be a pain in the ass constantly ...
Read More »Big sound, little speakers: Nano technology moves to music
If you’ve ever listened to music through small speakers, you’ll know that the sound it projects is weak, if not plain unbearable. Panasonic claims that they have created compact speakers that maintain the sound of high-fidelity bass, using a method called Nano Bass Exciter. Porous carbon inside of the speaker casing creates an acoustic chamber that allows for creating a ...
Read More »DeLorean primed for a very limited-edition comeback: Flux capacitor not included
While we might not be sure if Marty McFly and Doc are still zipping around in their DeLorean (although we’re pretty sure they are in other dimensions), we are being told that the original DeLorean could once again be available for a very limited number of drivers. DeLorean Vice President James Espey is said to have a surplus of 200 ...
Read More »Submarine with fins: Dance like a bluegill sunfish
Researchers at MIT Tech have developed a new method of movement for submarines. This new movement is inspired by the fin movement of the bluegill sunfish and would make submarines have no need for propellers. Scientists hope that this propellerless submarine might one day be able to handle tasks such as ocean surveying and mine sweeping with more agility and ...
Read More »AU shows triple-screened concept phone
The reason why we’re so excited about this “Actface” concept phone is that there is actually a good chance of commercialization, from the past experience of AU Design Project. The very Japanese-looking brush drawing on the background UI will animate in-sync with the keys you press. You can watch the movie here and see for yourself. For those who don’t ...
Read More »Steampunk Watch makes you look hard
Check out this fully functional Steampunk designed watch which is equal part jewelery and collectible piece. Looking like something from The Matrix, this Steampunk watch fits around your wrist much like a wristband would, that is if wristbands were made of metal. In addition to the time piece, the watch also features a compass and of course the bad ass ...
Read More »iPhone Firmware reveals some hidden apps for the future
A look at the iPhone’s firmware reveals some interesting facts of what the future might hold for new apps. Revealed in the file tree of the firmware are icons for a unit converter, an address book, some sort of radio functionality, a dictionary, and a translator. We don’t know about you, but these apps are exactly what we believe could ...
Read More »Are you our “type”?: USB Keyboard Bra is one sexy peripheral
What more could a geek possibly want? A hot asian chick wearing a peripheral device as a bra, it’s like, the holy grail or something. The Angel Kitty USB Keyboard Bra will surely make geeks pulse rise. The keyboard layout is a standard set-up with the bra form fitted to a woman’s natural curves. If you’re a true geek, you’ll ...
Read More »Transformer headphones: Music in disguise
How many times have you wanted to wear Transformers on your ears? None you say? Well that’s just weird. These Transformer headphones allow you to wear your choice of Frenzy or Ramble on your ears. We just hope they don’t transform into a bull horn or something while on our ears. The headphones come with a retractable cord for easy ...
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