gadget pervs: check out the fcc ipod touch undressed Generally, the geeks over at the FCC that work on testing all the gadgets we tend to love and use constantly are just trying to be sure that the gear doesn’t cause interference of some…
Generally, the geeks over at the FCC that work on testing all the gadgets we tend to love and use constantly are just trying to be sure that the gear doesn’t cause interference of some sort that will make planes drop out of the skies and cars honk uncontrollably. We do get our fair share of early looks at some products as they cross the FCC test bench though.
Typically those early looks are nothing more than a single photo taken in poor light that is blurry. The FCC has done something a bit different with the iPod touch that was unveiled yesterday.
The governmental agency has a full teardown of the device complete with pics for you to peruse if you’re into that sort of lewd gadget nudity. I bet the gang at iFixit is crying on their workbench right now.
robots ready to take over your home Fresh off Nippon News Network, it seems that Japanese robots are ready to invade your home. However, they’re not coming to enslave you and become your robot masters, they’re supposed to make your life easier.…
Fresh off Nippon News Network, it seems that Japanese robots are ready to invade your home. However, they’re not coming to enslave you and become your robot masters, they’re supposed to make your life easier. At least that’s what they’re saying now.
Toshiba’s ApriPoco is an 8.4-inch tall robot which can be used to control electrical appliances thanks to IR and verbal commands. ApriPoco can learn over time and no, it is not a white Pokémon. Then, there’s the robotic table that has motors and which can be moved via remote control. It comes with a motorized chair and is designed for people who are unable to move furniture.
The IRT lab at the University of Tokyo has a new kitchen ‘bot that cleans dishes and glasses without breaking them, which is some feat. They are also working on another model that acts like a maid and cleans your rooms as well as doing the laundry.
imac cylon: battlestar applactica Got an old Luxo Jr. style iMac? Sure, it might be obsolete, but you surely can do something with it besides putting it out in the alley for recycling. Instead, why not do like this…
All you need to do the same is to grab an old dead iMac, and a Larson Scanner kit from Evil Mad Science, and you’re set. Sure, it doesn’t look quite as impressive as these guys, but whaddya want for next to nothing.
diy t-shirt cannon: pretend it’s half-time in your backyard ballpark Ever wanted one of those crazy t-shirt cannons they use to blast shirts into the stands at the stadium? Well thanks to hacker extraordinaire KipKay, you can now have your own. Kip has put together…
Ever wanted one of those crazy t-shirt cannons they use to blast shirts into the stands at the stadium? Well thanks to hacker extraordinaire KipKay, you can now have your own.
Kip has put together this handy tutorial video on how to build your own t-shirt launcher from common parts you can get at any hardware or plumbing store. Once assembled, all you’ll need is a bicycle pump to put enough air in there to get the t-shirt flying through the air.
The video itself doesn’t show you everything you need, but if you head over to KipKay’s website you can get all the details. A PDF with full instructions can be found here.
yeast: for making bread, alcohol and corneas That’s right folks, the fungi that make it possible for you to care about buns and beer is now also being used to make synthetic corneas, according to a report from Reuters. Scientists put human DNA…
That’s right folks, the fungi that make it possible for you to enjoy buns and beer is now also being used to make synthetic corneas, according to a report from Reuters.
Scientists put human DNA into genetically-engineered yeast, which in turn produced human protein. The protein was then put in molds to create the artificial cornea, seen above. There’s more info in the video below, but there’s also quite a bit of footage of corneas being sewn onto human eyes. Unless you’re a seasoned doctor, stated footage will either be revolting or interesting. You’ve been warned. Or tempted.
Sharingan! Sorry. Note that this technique, while promising, is still in the testing stage, so don’t take your real corneas for allowed. They’re not like teeth that can easily be replaced. Not yet anyway.
super mario sweaters: only in japan These aren’t just any kind of sweaters, they are official Super Mario sweaters and they come with the blessing of Nintendo! Nope, these aren’t available on Etsy, but only in Japan and you’ll never guess…
These aren’t just any kind of sweaters, they’re official Super Mario sweaters and they come with the blessing of Nintendo! Nope, these aren’t available on Etsy, but only in Japan and you’ll never guess the price.
These Mario and Luigi sweaters sell for a whopping ¥36,000 (appx. $425 USD)! Granted, they are handmade in Japan, but honestly, $425? They come in two colors and you can select to have a hoody or not. The website doesn’t mention if this is a limited edition of some kind, or the number of sweaters available, so if this tickles your fancy, you should head over to the product page, which is only available in Japanese, to buy one now.
You could always try Flutterscape to hunt them down for you if you’re outside Japan.
stormtrooper eye chart I laughed out loud when I saw this image. Come on, isn’t it hilarious? Two stormtroopers giving you an eye exam, making sure you know exactly how they feel! My most current eye exam was…
I laughed out loud when I saw this image. Come on, isn’t it hilarious? Two stormtroopers giving you an eye exam, making sure you know exactly how they feel!
My most recent eye exam was pretty painless, but you superior believe that I would have preferred to read out loud these letters instead of the regular E-P-F-T-O-Z, etc…The funny image is part of Stefan Le Du’s Stormtroopers 365 series, where he photographs toy stormtroopers in funny situations. Suffice it to state that it will perk up your desktop. This particular image is available as a high quality download from Wallbase.net. The resolution is a staggering 4125×2750, so you can be sure that it will fit your screen, no matter how massive it is. For more wallpapers, check out Stefan’s Stormtroopers 365 Flickr album.
usb battleship: you sank my flash drive! Here’s a clever new idea for a USB hub. Designed by Giffin’ Termeer for Kikkerland (and presumably inspired by their earlier Containership Powersupply), the USB Battleship probably isn’t seaworthy, but it is fully capable of…
Here’s a clever new idea for a USB hub.
Designed by Giffin’ Termeer for Kikkerland (and presumably inspired by their earlier Containership Powersupply), the USB Battleship probably isn’t seaworthy, but it is fully capable of connecting your various flash drives and peripherals to your computer.
The USB Battleship is a brand new item, so it’s not yet available for order. That stated, you should check back at Kikkerland on a regular basis for more details. I’ve also found that Heliotrope Home already has a product page up, and lists the price at $16.95 (USD).
need to open a bottle? there’s a case for that The iPhone is a lot of devices in one – it’s a browser, a gaming device, a camera, and occasionally even a phone. I guess you could think of it as a Swiss army knife…
The iPhone is a lot of devices in one – it’s a browser, a gaming device, a camera, and occasionally even a phone. I guess you could think of it as a Swiss army knife of sorts. If you want to extend that metaphor in a more literal way, why not add actual tools to the device? Case in point, the iBottleopener.
Sadly, this is no belated April Fools joke. It’s a real product, and it’s available on the internet for $20 (USD). If you’re going to check out the product’s website, I beg you not to watch the video, because you’ll drop IQ points if you do so. I swear. I felt my brain go dumb after watching it.
epic mass effect diy m8 assault rifle prop rocks hard A dude named Harrison Krix (the same guy who built the world’s ideal Daft Punk helmet) calls himself a 28-year-old dork, but I would state he is more of a geek than a dork. The…
A dude named Harrison Krix (the same guy who built the world’s ideal Daft Punk helmet) calls himself a 28-year-old dork, but I would say he is more of a geek than a dork. The dude is a graphic designer and has pulled off one of the most epic DIY recreations of a weapon from a video game I have ever seen.
The guy made his own replica of the M8 Avenger Assault rifle from the Mass Effect video game. Krix points out that his replica is a bit different from what you see in the game because it is a mash up of the two different versions that can be found in the game artwork.
On the Volpin Props site, Harrison walks us through the entire build process and the finished product looks like a real weapon. It’s made from wood, paint, and lots of geeky elbow grease. I wish I had the skills to make something like this.
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