September 19, 2008
Kipkay from Make shows us how to make a Scanner Camera with your flatbed scanner. Above is a dog taken with the Scanner Camera. Kind of a nifty way to make interesting images.
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Here’s an update on the latest digital photo frame news from the Digital Photo Gadgets Blog.
AIGO E858 2″ Mini digital Photo Frame looks almost like an MP3 player. (well it’s pretty much an MP3 with a 2″ screen)
Canon introduces new line of PowerShots.
Ricoh’s new R10 Digital Camera introduced.
Lexar Shoot n’ Sync i ... More
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Check out this cool scratching machine that works through human touch. Without spending thousands of on expensive turn-tables, you can easily turn your MacBook or laptop into a touch turn-table and practice your scratching all day long.
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Here’s a really cool cocktail shaker with studded diamonds. Stand close to the bartender and you might just be able to score when diamonds fall out during the shakes. Of course, these have to be real diamonds as the shakers do cost an arm and a leg at $50,000 sticker price.
Touted to be the most expensive cocktail shaker in the world, th ... More
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Here’s some guy who’s holding “I’m a PC” I guess.
It’s a good thing I don’t like Microsoft’s Vista marketing nor Apple’s deceptive adveristing otherwise, I’d be either Apple-butt-kisser or Windows-whore.
I have actually decided that neither Microsoft and Apple is my kind of company, my ne ... More
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As much as I can appreciate the Safari mobile browser on the iPhone, I still hate the fact that Apple refuses to make “real” ads without trying to cover up the slowness of the iPhone.
Well, as I told you about how iPhone is the biggest marketing scam ... More
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Check out this new Wiimote charger that supposedly uses lighter lithium polymer batteries coupled with contactless re-charging.
Teknocreations has unveiled their InCharge battery pack and charge stand for Wiimotes. The new stand uses a set of lithium polymer batteries, which, according to the press release, are half as heavy as other rechargeables ... More
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September 18, 2008
Although I do have regrets about Steve Job’s decision to go with slow AT&T network, I have to say this iPhone cupcake looks really delicious.
What will people think of next, iPhone cookies now?
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Here’s a fun concept Digital Camera “Lens” cup that let you enjoy your morning coffee in photographic style. Of course, it’s a rather waste of an expensive camera lens but then you could make these with broken lenses that are going to the dump anyways.
“Photomanipulation тебе интересно Photography fun art l ... More
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Here’s the Evolution Mobile Bar, where you can take the party and the booze anywhere with you. Of course, I think the intended purpose if for commercial uses such as the golf course, where people need instant boozing.
Features
Made of aluminum with a silver stainless finish
Sets up and disassembles easily, in less than 5 minutes
Versatil ... More
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September 17, 2008
Eee PC Hack - How to run Mac OS X on Eee PC!
Wow, someone has figured out a way to run Mac OS X on an Eee PC! Of course, you cannot use your sound, WiFi, LAN, and pretty much anything of necessity but it’s cool simply due to the fact that you are running Mac OS X on a PC.
While many would question why you’d want to go to the trouble o ... More
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A UK-based artist Sandy Smith creates an awesome “sunset” effects with use of old PCs and monitors. Not the most energy-efficient way to make such an art but then re-using the old PCs is a great way to make use of useless gadgets.
The resulting wall stretched accross the centre of the main room of the gallery, wall to wall and floor ... More
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A Korean-born designer has designed what seems like “air bubble” chair that pumps itself when you walk.
I think this is a really great idea for concerts and outdoor events where people have to stand constantly.
For example, it would be great to have ... More
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Mercedes unveils their new S400 BlueHybrid, which sports a V6 engine and supposedly would get 29MPG.
It’s not a great feat for a hybrid car, I think they have to at least get somewhere around 35MPG otherwise it’s not worth going “hybrid” here.
The V6 produces 279 horsepower and can be aided by the electric motor during acce ... More
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Google has just launched its new Mobile GoogleMaps that includes Street View. Now you can see the street view on your Blackberry or PDA just like the destop version.
Today we’re launching a new version of Google Maps for mobile with the same street-level im ... More
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As you know, WonderHowTo.com is a great DIY video site and here’s Top 10 Cool Electronic HOWTO Videos from the How To, Hack, DIY, Mods Video Site:
1) How to Make a Metal Detector from Radio and Calculator -KipKay the famous Maker shows us how to make a metal detector from your old radio and calculator. This one is really similar to the ai ... More
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September 16, 2008
Wow, check out this cool Skateboard deck at $69 each. They come with “real” brain, intestines, and nerves.
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Lizard made from Soda and Bottle Caps!
Check out this cool lizard, all made from soda and bottle caps.
What’s interesting is the artist behind this Lizard, Val Hunt makes all kinds of neat things with recycled material (crap). We need more artists like this who can turn something trash into work of art.
Great stuff Val, keep ‘em comin ... More
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Here’s a really cool way to control OLEDs with Arduino.
4D Systems makes some really nice serial OLEDS. They aren’t hard to use, but the documentation for them is very scattered. This tutorial pulls together the various pieces i’ve found so that you can get up and running very quickly.
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