Archive for June, 2008
360 Degree Camera Prototype By Olympus
Olympus Japan today announced the development of the worlds first 360 degree lens and camera prototype. With a vertical coverage of 180 degrees this camera is a boon to surveillance systems everywhere. This camera won’t miss a thing as it can cover every possible angle so long as the room isn’t too asymmetrical.
No word from Olympus if the prototype camera will be commercialized or …
Anti-Terrorism Ideas Gone Wrong
Neatorama has compiled a ‘Top 10 Strangest Anti-Terrorism Patents’. Ideas that will someday become realized. Check out this hippy trying to blow himself up during a protest demanding a “Jerry Garcia Day” be held in the month of August. There are tons of wacky ideas to scoff at, like the doggie earphones, airplane trap door and the explosion containment net.
The terrorists…
Pro Flip Cup Player Gloves
We take our drinking games real seriously. Whether it be public inebriation or an intense match of Flip Cup, you’ll need gloves to make sure your hands are not only protected but also comfortable for reduced muscle strain. That’s just what the manufacturer of these gloves promise: a glove that will aid performance in a game of flip cup.
When the night is late and you’re staggeri…
A Dish Rack to Compliment the Couch
Sick of the typical, ugly dish rack that currently resides in your kitchen? Spice it up with the Dish Doctor from Magis. Designed by Marc Newson, this green bastard has dual utensil holders and a bunch of colorful pegs to hold your plates and dildos cups.
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No commentsAfternoon Linkage for June 30th, 2008
Win a kick ass Dark Knight Xbox 360 from Dominos
NETGEAR rolled out an open-source router
Attack of the 3-D Twitter Whale!
Wanna know more about KAWS? Here’s your chance
Too cool - the Bullit car chase geocoded on Google Maps
15 ultra-rare Bugattis are bei…
Mini Air-Conditioner From Stir Fry
So far, it’s been a hot summer and it isn’t getting much cooler. Do yourself a favor: order some takeout (preferably Chinese food) and turn the carton into a mini-desktop air conditioner. Fueled by ice and powered by six batteries, this air conditioner is simple to build and serves a practical use for sun stroke prevention.
Clearly, it only cools a small space but it beats burning you…
The Definitive Dark Knight Figure
Oh snap! The Dark Knight is just around the corner and if you’re as psyched about it as I am you’d have already purchased your ticket.
So stop the press. Fucking stop it. Behold, 12″ figures resembling the Batman and his ensemble of teched out transports. These replicas are of the highest detail of any Batman toy I’ve ever seen. Look at Batman’s face, he looks like h…