Titanium

Gadgets

Titanium Cigar Punch Will Add To Awesomeness Of Smoking Your Cuban

6:40AM August 26, 2011 | Alyssa Bereznak

Probably the only thing that’s more badass than smoking a cigar is prepping it with a gadget made of pure titanium. (Unless you’re Bill Clinton). This one’s as rock solid as they come. More »


Gadgets

Chuck Norris Would Use A Titanium Straw, How ‘Bout You?

1:15PM July 21, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

Are you man (or woman) enough to handle a titanium drinking straw? It takes some compromises. You can’t bend it and you have to wash it after every use. But you would look very herculean sipping that frozen margarita. More »


News

Man’s Titanium Nose Saves Him From Shooting Spree

5:20AM July 9, 2011 | Sam Biddle

Yesterday’s awful Michigan shooting spree left seven people dead. Robert Poore wasn’t one of them – despite being shot directly in the face. Why? The bullet hit his artificial nose and bounced off. More »


Mobile

Cover Your iPhone 4 In Pressed Titanium

11:00AM June 3, 2011 | Kelly Hodgkins

Snow Peak has crafted a beautiful cover for the iPhone 4 made of pressed titanium. The cover slides on the back and is designed to protect the glassy exterior from scratches, dents and dings. More »


Gadgets

Wrex Titanium Pocket Wrench Lets You Loosen Bolts On The Go

1:40PM April 1, 2011 | Davey Alba

If you fear landing in an emergency requiring you to loosen nuts and bolts on the go, consider the Wrex Titanium Pocket Wrench. More »


Gadgets

This 3-inch Wearable Turbine Functions Just Like A Giant One

2:40AM March 5, 2011 | Sam Biddle

Oh, sweetie! You shouldn’t have! A box? For me? You remembered! Happy anniversary! I can’t wait to open it! What a pretty bow! Oh gosh! It’s.. it’s – Yes, that’s right, it’s a tri-blade, 30-part military grade titanium turbine assembly. More »


Gadgets

A $US1 Million 3D Printer Could Give You The Tiny Titanium Balls You’ve Always Wanted

3:40PM January 19, 2011 | Rosa Golijan

This funky—and surprisingly tiny—ball was created out of pure titanium powder using a $US1 million 3D printer. You could have one made for $US124 to $US192. More »


MLB Players Fall For Titanium Necklace Con

1:20PM November 2, 2010 | Josh Hamer

Titanium necklaces are a clever con for unsuspecting MLB players as well as avid sports fans. The “ionic” necklaces supposedly relieve pain, increase muscle efficiency, and provide the same benefits as chugging an electrolyte-loaded drink. But it’s all just hocus-pocus. More »


Science

Titanium Foam Builds Wolverine Bones

12:00AM September 26, 2010 | Jamie Condliffe - New Scientist

Eat your heart out, Wolverine. The X-Men superhero won’t be the only one with metal fused into his skeleton if a new titanium foam proves suitable for replacing and strengthening damaged bones. More »


Titanium iPhone Is Cool, Too Bad It’s Not Real

2:43AM February 25, 2010 | Jesus Diaz

I like the idea of this titanium iPhone body replacement, and that’s why it’s too bad it’s just a nice hyper-realistic 3D render. The fact is that, despite what the student who made it claims, it’s not real. More »