Archive for August, 2011
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ROTARY iPHONE APP
Retro Rotary Dial Phone Application for your iphone (And it really works!!) Take your iphone back to the 20th Century. It’s limited time offer for 0.99 cents now! “And iRetroPhone, the goofiest $2.99 I’ve spent so far, draws an old-fashioned rotary dial on the screen.” – Saul Hansell (New York Times – Bits Blog) If you love the digital age but have a heavy-heart-kind-of-love for old ...
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REALISTIC CAMERA LENS COFFEE MUG
This imitation Can 70-200mm L series imitation mug was all the rage at the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. The mug was given to the press but the photography-loving (and coffee-drinking) public was eager to get in on the fad too. The mug comes with a lens-cap lid, rubber grip focus, zoom rings, and an auto-focus switch that “really” switches – the realistic design is ...
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ESPRESSO MACHINE GUN
Il Tiro is an interesting concept created by four students of the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, Austria. It is a portable gun-shaped espresso machine in which water goes into the handle, is prepared in one of the chambers, and once the shot is ready can be shot in a cup. Still want more coffee content? Check out the hilarious coffee ad by McDonalds ...
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THE MILKY-WAY LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT
Alex Cherney, an Australian astronomer, spent 18 months photographing the night sky with an ordinary digital camera. He took advantage of the lack of light pollution from a remote peninsula on the south coast of Australia to record the dazzling scenes, showing how the sky changes at night. The pictures show planets, shooting stars, the Milky Way, the Moon, satellites and planes as well as rolling ...
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SAFEST DOOR LOCK EVER
The Defendius Door Chain from Art. Lebedev Studio is an “a-maze-in” door lock that will deter even the most cunning of burglars. Art director: Artemy Lebedev Designer: Oleg Morev Industrial designer: Konstantin Chirkov Modeler: Alexei Zalata Visualizer: Dmitry Dolgikh Manager: Vera Dorofeyeva
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WILD AMPHIBIAN CAR
The Aquada is a revolutionary showcase of High Speed Amphibian (HSA) technology. This radical new breed of vehicle has been precision engineered to the most exacting standards. It has undergone an extensive safety testing programme and complies with appropriate marine and road safety regulations. Entry to the water is via beach, boat ramp, slipway or directly from the water’s edge. Once afloat, the transition from road ...
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JAPANESE BOOB JELLY TREATS
This Japanese room-temperature jello treat is not only formed to resemble a woman’s breasts, but is packaged in a way that removes all doubt. Those who’ve actually tried these breast puddings report that they’re somewhat milky, sweet tasting, and slightly slimy. While gelatin is likely a main ingredient, it seems strange that the product does not need to be refrigerated. Gross? Yes. The Japanese invent some ...
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AMAZING UNDERWATER SCULPTURE ART
Jason deCaires Taylor is a man of many identities whose work resonates with the influences of his eclectic life. During his teenage years, work as a graffiti artist fired his interest in the relationship between art and the environment, fostering an ambition to produce art in public spaces and directing the focus of his formal art training. Later, experience in Canterbury Cathedral taught him traditional stone ...
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MONEY SHREDDING ALARM CLOCK
This gimmicky alarm clock gives you a real incentive to get out of bed in the morning. After sounding the initial alarm, the device begins to shred the dollar note inside unless it has been deactivated. Of course, destroying currency is a major offense, but it sure is a hilarious antic to get you up in the morning! Want to see more cool clock designs? Check ...
