I love what happens when you put technology in the hands of very creative people like André Chocron. Using only time-lapse photography, the Norwegian director created one of the best music light shows I’ve seen. More »
We know that you probably don’t need help figuring out if what you’re drinking is hot or cold, but that only makes these Smart Coasters all the more endearing. Essentially a solar cell trapped in waterproof resin, cold drinks light up blue and hot drinks light up red. Full instructions to build your own can be found in The Hungry Scientist Handbook (which runs about $US12 at Amazon). But for the less labour-inclined, sticking your finger into visitors’ drinks has always been considered a fine gesture of hospitality. [Evil Mad Scientist Lab via boingboing]
This mug automagically tells you when its contents are hot or not with a colour change and the words “Hot” and “Cold.” Cunning, eh? Might save you from a burnt lip or two, or alert you that the temperature is low enough if you’re one of those strange types who waits for their tea to go cold. It’s not exactly ground-breaking technology, but it’s a darn elegant application of it. Available on pre-order for US$25. [Technabob]
Had enough of the heat? How about sitting in a snowy room where it is 10 degrees below zero? Now that is what I call relaxing. As stupid as this concept sounds, the “Snow Room” exists, and it was recently showcased in a Hotel Equipment Fair in Turkey. Plus, it will go on sale to all luxury hotels and spas starting this year.
A group of 20 people have celebrated a party in a huge jacuzzi at the top of the Mont Blanc, the highest mountain in the Alps at 15,711 feet. They had to carry 45 pounds of equipment each, custom-made to work with less oxygen, lower pressure and “against wind and freezing temperatures.” Full gallery and details of the adventure after the jump. More »
