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Design

Watch as water jet cuts through steel to make a steel sunflower!

Posted on March 4, 2008 by max

video://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSV8vLGgnh8

Videos like these make me go WOW!

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iPhone, iPod Touch, now iStick? Should it stick or not?

Posted on February 23, 2008 by max

Here’s an interesting concept design for iStick, which is basically box sized version of the iPhone. I am not sure if I will need this, it looks it’s real fragile with displays on the four sides. Neverthless, koodos to designer Alexei Mikhailov for great looking design.

Designer Alexei Mikhailov isn’t out to convince people his iStick concept is the perfect mobile convergence device. In fact he clearly points out the iStick isn’t for viewing movies and the screen is too small for effective photo v

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Real Embedded Systems – Embed your cellphone on your arm!

Posted on February 22, 2008 by max

Ever thought about embedding that cellphone on your arm? Might as well since cellphone do take up so much of your pocket space these days.

But I wonder, is it good for you body with all that electronic emission embedded in yourself. On the bright side, this new cellphone concept will use your bodily fluids to power it.

…would be implanted beneath the skin on your arm — taps into your bloodstream, converting the oxygen and glucose into electric power.

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DIY HACK – Umbrella Squirt Gun!

Posted on January 27, 2008 by max

Yey, it’s been rainin’ crazy here in San Fran. I saw 2 car accidents right in front of my apartment. But here’s a great way to make use of your umbrella and turn it into a “fun” device.

This unique, funnel shaped umbrella harnesses the flow of rainwater down into its handle, a water pistol. The user can fire at will, maintaining a constant flow of water as long as rain continues to fall.

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Build your own Apple Store

Posted on January 26, 2008 by max

Here’s a great resource of what Apple uses to build their stores. I didn’t know they used so many stuff…it’s cool to know though just in case you want to build your own store like an Apple store.

If you want to re-model your home in the style of an Apple store, here are links to the suppliers of the actual items they use.

The designs of the Apple stores may not be particularly original in terms of architecture, however they b

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Flickr 3D Tiltviewer!

Posted on January 21, 2008 by max

Wow, these guys know how to make use of Flickr API. Here’s a 3D Tiltviewer that let’s you hop different Flickr pictures in 3D!

TiltViewer allows you to browse Flickr’s most interesting images in a 3D space. Images are pulled from Flickr’s Interestingness list.

TiltViewer w

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Toilet Graphics

Posted on January 17, 2008 by max

Wow, these graphics are sick for toilets except if it’s a house with all guys, you’d never be putting the seat down so you never get to see the graphics. But then once you put it on, you might start putting that seat down.

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Endless Pool

Posted on January 15, 2008 by max

I’ve seen this Endless Pool before, but I thought it’d be cool to post it. I wish they made a bigger version for surfing…

The pool is designed to generate a counter-current that enables you to adjust your swimming speed from beginner to racer levels. Perfect for relaxation and aquatic-therapies, the Endless Pool kit is small enough to fit inside your home and patio. The pool’s high volume non turbulent bubble-free water flow is wider than your body giving you t

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