Can a geodesic dome save Houston? The Discovery Channel thinks so. Featuring gigantic doors that can be closed to insulate the city from inclement weather (hurricanes, etc.), apex vents for ventilation, and built using a “strong and lightweight plastic called ethylene tetrafluoroethylene, or ETFE.”
Some environmentalists seem to feel that the Houston dome project is the [...]
The BMW Z4 GT3 is powered by a four-litre, eight-cylinder engine producing approximately 480 bhp. A six-speed sequential gearbox sends all of that power to the rear wheels. ABS and central-locking wheels are standard, and for consumers who want an extra touch of civilization, air conditioning is optional.
A student at Pentucket Regional High School had a broken iPod, so he “took the entire thing apart and was rubbing wires against the battery, which became very hot, then exploded.” Science projects are usually fun, but experimenting with the internals of an iPod should be left off your shortlist.
This is not a faulty product [...]
The Bloom Box launch has drawn comparisons to Apple product announcement, says The Guardian. Thankfully, this technology has innovation on its side. Customers include “FedEx, Walmart, Staples, Google, Coca-Cola, Bank of America, Cox, and of course, eBay.” Video after the break.
Not much to look at, but we’re happy to say it retains a low temperature [...]
With a design that looks like several houses that were stacked on top of each other, this architectural masterpiece "was built by Herzog & de Meuron for the Vitra Campus in Weil am Rhein, Germany." It’s definitely a refreshing sight to see, compared to the other extravagant yet dull mansions you see on MTV [...]
It’s far from the only one working on flexible OLED lighting, but it looks like ModisTech could be among the first to actually bring something to market, as its now announced that it will begin commercialization of its 150 x 150mm flexible OLED panels this year (seemingly ahead of its original 2011 schedule). Those will [...]
Starting today, you can pick up the Ortery Photosimile 5000, the world’s first 3d photocopier/imaging tool, for a hefty $17,000. Once scanned, "the images are saved as GIF or Flash files, and then transferred to the Photosimile software." Video after the break.
Once the object is placed on the Ortery turntable inside the box, [...]
That’s right, Arnim Ramdass left his wife Donna Cambell immediately after winning a $19-million lottery jackpot ($10.2-million lump sum) with his co-workers — his share was $450,000 after taxes. The geekiness began when he decided to cut all cable, phone and internet services at their home. You know what they say: "the love of money [...]
When the weather’s been corrupted by the dark side (as it often is on this sunny isle of ours) what better way to keep yourself dry than with the Lightblade Umbrella ($30)? At first glance it looks just like any other ordinary umbrella, but one click of the button on the handle will illuminate the [...]
Created by the guys at ModYourMac, the custom-designed NecroMac looks to be a prop straight from a Mummy movie, complete with glyphs and hidden drawings on the case.
Are you interested in going out and feeling the warmth of this summer by riding on your motorcycle? Then you must first have to check on its parts and accessories for your personal safety and security. Visit www.realhog.com for your harley parts and accessories and experience a unique offering of motorcycle parts and accessories to [...]
Halloween is just around the corner, and our friends over at Walyou have compiled a gallery of incredible gaming-themed pumpkins. They range from the Xbox 360’s green rings to a PlayStation pumpkin, complete with slot-loading disc drive. Continue reading to see them all. [via Walyou]
You may have seen these two before, but this is the first time that Darth Vader, in an Ariel Atom, has went head-to-head with a Lotus Exige S240-equipped Storm Trooper on the streets. Though the former looks to have a slight weight advantage, the dark side will prevail either way.
From afar, it may appear as if a horse stable magically appeared in place of your door, but it’s really just 3D wallpaper. They’re "printed on to rain and fire-resistant tarpaulin," and priced from $114USD.
They are made of thin, special films able to hold their shape and are attachable to any even-surfaced door.
Think of this one-wheeled motorcycle, sent in by reader Mark, as a giant wheel with a motorcycle engine and seat attached to it. While no technical specifications were provided, this vehicle does look fun to ride to say the least.
Here’s a first: a nifty alarm clock hack that "gets its power from a couple of 140-decibel electric horns." In addition to the horns, you’ll need soldering supplies to build your own.
A relay, a 12-volt laptop power supply and a whiff of solder later, and this cheap alarm clock was transformed into the [...]
This Digital Wallpaper installation at the Hirzberger Events in Vienna uses multiple projectors to create the LED-like efffect on the striped walls. Continue reading to see it in-action.
The project was created by Strukt Studio, who wrote the software to adapt the graphics to the geometry of the office, so the images were precisely [...]
In this clip, sand artist Kseniya Simonova draws "a series of pictures on an illuminated sand table showing how ordinary people were affected by the German invasion during World War II."
The images, projected onto a large screen, moved many in the audience to tears and she won the top prize of about 75,000-pounds.
[via Telegraph]
To commemorate the life of the legendary Hawker Hunter jet, top Swiss watchmaker Oris, introduces the latest model in its aviation collection.
The awesome Hunter took the world by storm when it first flew in the UK in 1951. Seven years later it came to Switzerland and became a linchpin of the Swiss Air Force. [...]
Sansa’s slotRadio player ($100) lets you listen to 1000 songs with nothing to download, copy or manage. Just insert the slotRadio mix card into the Sansa slotRadio player and enjoy seven handcrafted play lists to fit your style, mood or activities. No Internet or PC connection necessary.
