Samsung Fascinate is due out next week We are happy to report that rumors around Samsung Fascinate smartphone were correct and it really is due out in the middle of the next week. Fascinate from the Samsung’s Galaxy S line-up is getting ready for Internet launch on Wednesday, September 8 and will appear on shelves in a store near you right on the next day. I’ve to confess that I get confused with Galaxy S’ models feature-spread from time to time. So if you are with me on this check out Samsung Facinate’s specs after the jump. Source: www.gadgets-reviews.com
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.
Launchpad MSP 430 Programming with Linux Mike Szczys from Hack a Day shows us how to Programming Launchpad MSP 430 with Linux. The basic method that people use to program their Launchpad MSP 430 is a Windows box but for those on Linux there’s still hope. “We’ll be working with Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx. When the Launchpad is connected to USB […]
Mike Szczys from Hack a Day shows us how to Programming Launchpad MSP 430 with Linux. The basic method that people use to program their Launchpad MSP 430 is a Windows box but for those on Linux there is still hope.
“We’ll be working with Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx. When the Launchpad is connected to USB it is identified and mounted to /dev/ttyACM0. It’s not immediately apparent how to use the device but fortunately it can be done. To talk to the hardware for programming and debugging we’ll need to use MSPDebugger. For compiling our code we’ll be using the MSPGCC open source compiler package.”
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.
Motorola Milestone 2 arrived and is better than Droid 2 Motorola Milestone 2 will be released in Europe as we all could see from the promotional video. This unit is a GSM-version of the smartphone Droid 2, intended for the U.S. market. At this point exactly, Motorola Milestone 2 will be available only in Germany. The date of its appearance on store shelves is not specified so far. Source: www.gadgets-reviews.com
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.
Name the Thing Contest - 146 The prize this week is a mountaineering clasp that’s sure to add some flair to your keychain or provide a cool way to clip your backpack in place. This contest will run for one week (August 28 - September 3, 2010) . Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the […]
The prize this week is a mountaineering clasp that’s sure to add some flair to your keychain or provide a cool way to clip your backpack in place. This contest will run for one week (August 28 - September 3, 2010) . Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item pictured above and give an example of what can be done with it. You don’t need to know the make and model just what it is in general, and what this type of thing is normally used for.
Please do not give the answer in the comments.
Send an email to contest @ hackedgadgets.com with “Name the Thing Contest” as the subject, and the message body consisting of:
The name of the item in the above picture
An example of what the item pictured above can be used for
The winner will be chosen at random from all of the correct entries.
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.
Vacuum Cleaner Subwoofer All speaker systems need a housing of some sort. Normally we see boring wood boxes with some holes cut in them so that round speakers could be mounted into them. There are a few companies who make some speakers which are not just boxes with holes such as the Bazooka Tube Subwoofers. Instructable user djairjr […]
All speaker systems need a housing of some sort. Normally we see boring wood boxes with some holes cut in them so that round speakers could be mounted into them. There are a few companies who make some speakers which are not just boxes with holes such as the Bazooka Tube Subwoofers. Instructable user djairjr had an old vacuum cleaner which had reached the end of its life. After cleaning out some of the guts he was able to fit a woofer into it, now he has a very one-of-a-kind DIY Vacuum Cleaner Subwoofer.
Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot phone introduced by Gresso costs $ 1 million The Swiss company Gresso presented Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot - phone luxury worth $ 1 million. The body is made of gold weighing 180 g and encrusted with black diamonds weighing 45.5 carats. The back panel of this pearl is made of 200-year African ebony. Source: www.gadgets-reviews.com
We are happy to report that rumors around Samsung Fascinate smartphone were correct and it really is due out in the middle of the next week. Fascinate from the Samsung’s Galaxy S line-up is getting ready for Internet launch on Wednesday, September 8 and will appear on shelves in a store near you right on the next day. I’ve to confess that I get confused with Galaxy S’ models feature-spread from time to time. So if you are with me on this check out Samsung Facinate’s specs after the jump. 
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Motorola Milestone 2 will be released in Europe as we all could see from the promotional video. This unit is a GSM-version of the smartphone Droid 2, intended for the U.S. market. At this point exactly, Motorola Milestone 2 will be available only in Germany. The date of its appearance on store shelves is not specified so far. 
The Swiss company Gresso presented Luxor Las Vegas Jackpot - phone luxury worth $ 1 million. The body is made of gold weighing 180 g and encrusted with black diamonds weighing 45.5 carats. The back panel of this pearl is made of 200-year African ebony. 
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