It is rather simple to call this the “frog watch” because the real name runs into a couple of miles. Just for the record, the full name of the watch is MB&F Horological Machine Number 3 Frog, but that of course doesn’t stop us from marveling at the masterpiece. The creation of engineer Maximilian Busser [...]
“Pixie Dust” could regrow human limbs
For a long time now, scientists have been studying various insects and animals to find a way to “regrow” human limbs. The solution now appears slightly closer as scientists with a substance called “pixie dust” that has displayed remarkable qualities for healing injuries that may have otherwise led to amputations.
Rain Drum Umbrella changes rain to music
It is like getting close to the sound of nature, only this one is with the added funk of drums. A concept from designer Dong Min Park, the Rain Drum Umbrella five wax cloth shades of different elasticity that double up as drums played by the rain. The five shades help the umbrella cover a [...]
Pillow-Talk brings long-distance lovers closer by a crazy unit
Long distance relationships are a tough, tough job. Though modern technology makes it a lot easier to connect with loved ones far away, you might want to settle with the seemingly uncomfortable and quite useless Pillow-Talk. We’d like to think that this makes the distance bearable, but what it really does is glow and transmit [...]
Flash Rods: Hard drives and flash drives as cars
Flash Rods is memory in automobile looks, with a number of popular cars to choose from. The seller of these “rods” simply buys diecast models and inserts the drives into them, creating cars that save (data). They are available as hard drive as well as flash drives. Prices start at $25. Via: RedFerret
Gigantic solar powered waterfall proposed for 2016 Olympics
The 2016 Olympics could have a very unique attraction in the form of a solar powered waterfall. Designed by Swiss architecture firm RAFAA, this Solar City Tower is gunning for a part in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. As an entry to the International Architecture Competition, which aims to present the environmentally friendly future, the [...]
Anti-peep makes the webcam smart and cute
The “Anti-Peep” USB webcam ensures that someone won’t be using your very own webcam to spy on you. It does so in quite a simple yet interesting way. The webacam has robotic arms that move to cover the lens when you don’t need your webcam. As soon as you start a video session, the arms [...]
Japanese scientists create a plastic “elastic water”
Recently displayed by scientists from the Tokyo University, the “Elastic Water” is a substance that would work very well with the environment. It is 95% of water along with some clay and organic material, that give it the semi-solid, elastic characteristics. Not in any likeness the water that you can drink, but if scientists manage [...]
Prince of Persia trailer gets a recreation in LEGO
The Prince of Persia movie will be out later this month, so it’s quite obvious that trailers of the movie show up. This one though, isn’t just another trailer; Why? because this one is made in LEGO. Since PoP requires sand for its sets, there’s some sand involved too, as that is one thing that [...]
X-Tube USB Adapter has a vacuum tube, misguiding name
X-Tube USB DTS Surround adapter has an unusual look and style. Quite possibly, a major reason for buying this adapter would be the presence of a vacuum tube amplifier that claims of providing users with DTS surround sound from their laptops. The gadget has an headphone out and microphone input, but it requires DTS headphone [...]
