Swedish-based Hans Andersson works for a company where he programs and develops business software, but on his spare time, he likes to build robots that do cool things, like tell time digitally, solve sudoku puzzles and solve Rubiks Cube puzzels. His love for robots traces back to 2008 when he purchased a Lego Mindstorms kit for his two daughters in an attempt to inspire an interest ...
Everything looks better in Steampunk, don’t you agree? Plenty of folks seem to be of this same mind frame and so it’s no surprise that there are many different types of remodelled steampunk keyboards available for sale. These are a few of our favourites from the following artists: Jake von Slatt (images 1 & 2) Peter Sztojanov jr (images 3 & 4) Richard “Doc” Nagy (images ...
Attention all nostalgic writer-folk: Here is a fun product that will let you channel your inner Hemingway while enjoying the functionality of your iPad. The iTypewriter was repurposed by Jack Zylkin, a Philedelphian who appreciates the clickity-clack of a vintage Royal typewriter. The best part is that the iTypewriter works as a dock for your iPad and can also be used by your desktop (just plug ...
That iPhone dock up above is no joke (notice the scale of the iPhone in it). It was built as a one-off for CES 2012 by Behringer, the award-winning innovator of affordable professional audio and music equipment. Known appropriately as iNuke, this $30,000 8ftx4ft, 700 pound dock pumps out a handy 10,000 Watts of power. All in a package the size of a refrigerator. FULL PRESS ...
Forget those flimsy plastic iPhone cases, they won’t offer you the same protection that the Case-Mate can offer. Case-Mate’s new Tank series claims to provide military-grade protection for the iPhone 4 and 4S. The units are modelled after motorcycle helmet engineering – the hard, impact-resistant exterior that is made of soft-grip material and shock absorbing interior make for a super durable case that won’t get stuck ...
The Withings Body Scale may look like an ordinary set of scales, but it has one notable exception . . . it is Wifi-enabled. This means that your Withings Body Scale ‘talks’ to your computer (PC or Apple Mac), iPhone or iPad, sending your daily body measurements, which you can review via a web browser. This ‘web dashboard’, provided by Withings, calculates your latest body measurements ...
Say ‘goodbye’ to the stale smell of your stink office and ‘hello’ to the fresh scent of aromatherapy essential oils. The AromaUSB is a USB fragrance dispenser that emits a pleasant aroma when plugged into a computer. The AromaUSB comes in different styles and colours (and can be custom printed) and of course, various perfumes. Need to feel relaxed? Opt for the “calming” fragrance, infused with ...
While tiny-format technology is usually reserved for spies, this miniature camera from Chinavision is a huge hit amongst young folk. The camera is disguised as a professional SLR camera, but is capable of recording video and audio, and also captures images just like a regular camera. Although there is no zoom capability, the camera records high quality 640 x 480 30FPS video, and comes with a ...
Here’s one for all you coffee-crazed lazy bones: a Self-stirring mug that does all the work while you do nothing but reap the rewards. The video pretty much explains all there is to this product, but in case you’re too lazy to watch (and let’s face it, you likely are if this self-stirring mug interests you) here’s what happens: a quiet 4,000 RPM motor results in ...
Your iPhone 4 just became even more amazing thanks to this Microscope add-on from Red5 gadgets. The pocket-sized microscope allows up to 60x magnification, which means you can examine some pretty tiny stuff (like a spider’s body, the texture of human skin, dust mites, and more) on your iPhone 4 screen. The gizmo comes with 3 built-in LED lights for added illumination, and if you see ...
In 1892, a Woodsman lodge member asked his friend Ed DeMoulin to make him something that would really shake up dull lodge meetings. DeMoulin owned a local factory that manufactured uniforms, flags, patches, hats, seating, upholstery, and regalia of all kinds, and he was also at heart a trickster. When the Woodmen asked him to come up with a set piece that would really impress and ...
You super-geeks are going to wet your pants over this – you can now have an 18″ tall interactive R2-D2 Droid of your very own. The freaks over at Purrfect Toys are selling this astromech droid unit that si ready to obey your commands. Get the droid’s attention by calling out “Hey, R2!” and get ready to play with your new robotic friend. There are over ...
It’s about time someone took advantage of the sun’s free solar rays and developed a charger for electronic gadgets – thank you goes out to the brains behind the Ray prototype for this wonderful gadget design. The charger comes with a strong suction cup that can be used on any glass surface, including windshields as well as car and airplane windows, to collect solar energy and ...
The Opena is a protective iPhone4 case with an integrated slide out bottle opener. The folks over at Open Case spent a considerable amount of time designing, prototyping and testing their ideas to create a super smooth, clean crisp product which they’ve called the Opena. The Opena has been designed and engineered using the latest in 3D CAD technology. Open Case had numerous prototypes machined from ...
Lovers of model-making, dinosaurs and robots unite – this product is a catch-all for all types of geeks (and 8 year olds). After you build your skeletal dinosaur out of the snap-together wood pieces (no glue or cutting required), you are ready to use the remote to control the din’s movements (batteries not included) and command it to roar. The dino varieties include T-Rex, Stegosaurus, Triceratops, ...
Tired of nosey colleagues snooping around your desk at work? Ensure your personal property and computer files are safe during your absence with the Yoda USB Desk Protector. Simply plug the USB into your computer and walk away – in the event that Yoda detects any motion, he will shout out a total of six different phrases, including “A disturbance in the Force there is” and ...
The Inkling digital sketch pen captures a digital likeness of your work while you sketch with its ballpoint tip on any sketchbook or standard piece of paper. Designed for rough concepting and creative brainstorming, Inkling is ideal for the front end of the creative process. Later, refine your work on your computer using an Intuos4 tablet or Cintiq interactive pen display. In addition to capturing your ...
Calling all craft-loving iphone users – now you can adorn your beloved iphone with a custom design that is unique to you thanks to Connect Design. Making your custom design is super easy and fun too – you use the needle and thread provided to cross stitch a design into the back of the case. You can draw out your own custom design or you can ...