Saturday, November 7, 2009
Random Stuff
10 Terrible Tips For Longer Battery Life
6:00PM Wilson Rothman | Nowadays, everything comes with a rechargeable battery, but who knew that getting long battery life could get soooo confusing? Here are 10 expert-backed tips to keep you from running low on the juice: More »
Gadgets
This Inflating Bra Ad Left Me Confused Yet Reaching For My Wallet
4:03PM Rosa Golijan | Based on my non-existent Chinese skills, I managed to understand that this inflatable bra makes boobs big, BIG, BIG. And I guess there are odd sound effects and things looking firmer? Can someone please watch this commercial and translate for me? More »
Design
Office Building Or Home To A Super Heroine?
3:25PM Rosa Golijan | Switzerland gets all the cool offices. This particular one’s dubbed “Cocoon” and acts as headquarters for an architecture firm. I prefer to imagine it as home to a super heroine who zoom-zoom-zips down that spiral and saves the day. More »
Software
New For iPhone: 2 Balls 1 Cup
2:00PM Adam Frucci | Presented for your approval without comment. [iTunes Link via The Awl]
Design
Pangolin Backpack
1:20PM Brian Lam | The Pangolin is a spiny anteater covered in razor sharp scales, with razor sharp claws, that can shoot acid out of its anus. This backpack is inspired by the creature and made from old truck tyres. More »
Random Stuff
Computers Are Scary, But Steve Allen Is Here To Help
1:00PM Adam Frucci
Back in the early ’80s, computers were new and terrifying. Luckily, Steve Allen was available to chuckle you through all of that crazy jargon. [Everything Is Terrible]
Gadgets
5000 Volts Is More Than Enough Power To Crush A Soda Can
12:40PM Sean Fallon | Bob Davis scored a complete power supply including a 5000V transformer, 100uF Capacitor and a contactor on eBay for $US100 and did what any sane person would do — he built a can crusher. More »
Science
Nanoparticles Can Rip Your DNA Apart Without Ever Touching It
11:40AM Rosa Golijan | If I could visualise nanoparticles, I’d think of them as crime bosses because apparently they can mess with DNA without ever having direct interaction. Like a true godfather, a nanoparticle commands obeying molecules to do the dirty work. More »
Toys
11:20AM Sean Fallon | It’s no miracle, the G-Bound remote-control car can drive over water thanks to a waterproof chassis and inflatable tyres. More »
The G-Bound RC Car Drives On Water
11:20AM Sean Fallon | It’s no miracle, the G-Bound remote-control car can drive over water thanks to a waterproof chassis and inflatable tyres. More »
Hardware
