It had to be done by those crazy folk at BlendTec. The next object to be blended is an iPhone which as you see on the video, it certainly does blend.
Archives for July 2007
Glow Stick Glow Glasses
July 11, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Glow Glasses work on the same concept as a glow stick. They just glow in bright colours to get attention in dark places. To get them to glow you just bend them to break the inside glass ampoules, then shake to mix up the chemicals. Once shaken and glowing you then fix the glasses together and wear them. The glow on the glasses will last around 6 hours.
The glow glasses come with a set of 12 units to build them. The glasses are made of 5 parts. 2 glow sticks in each with 3 plastic parts to hold them together.
Product Page Via: GlowstickJoy
Rubiks Cube 2×2
July 10, 2007 by Leave a Comment
When the 3x3x3 or 4x4x4 are too tough, Try the 2×2
A few months back I got my self a 4x4x4 Rubiks Cube and after a few hours I managed to complete…. 1 layer. The next 3 layers are next to impossible in my book on a rubiks cube that size. Along comes the 2×2 which has a lot less combinations and should be in reach of the average lower then genius person such as me.
Anyway, this particular entry is not about rubiks cubes alone. The 2×2 is now built in to a keychain to attach to your mobile phone in Japan. I guess it will sit along side the flashy lights which flash each time your phone rings or has any kind of activity with a near by cellular tower. The 2×2 minicube will cost about $2.50 although I have no clue if they will come to England and Im not too fussed if they dont 😉
Via: Technabob
Cool Cufflinks and Pendant made of Gears
July 10, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Impressive Mechanical Cufflinks
Above you see a cool looking set of cufflinks and a pendant which are all made of mechanical watches from the early and mid 20th century. Due to each being made of a different watch, the look of them may vary slightly. Each are available and cost $155 for the cufflinks and $68 for the Pendant.
Product Page Via: UberReview
Pong with Lasers
July 10, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Pong that works anywhere
This version of the game pong was created by a senior at Cornell University. It uses a laser that displays the pong ball on any surface. Using the controllers which are attached to an Atmega32 microcontroller you can hit the digital ball back and forth to each other. Each of the controllers for pong has sensors so it can detect where they are and let the processor know when to change the direction of the ball.
A chalk board works best to play this game on as you can draw the boundaries and let the computer know exactly where they are. The system is built in 3 parts. First there is the laser project platform, next is the two hand held paddles and then the microcontroller connecting them all together. The laser beam is projected on to a mirror which is controlled by 2 motors on an x and y axis.
The sensors in the paddle/controller are light sensors which pick up when the laser ball hits it so that the ball can be sent back to the opponent. 3 sensors are in each controller so that the full length of the paddle will actually send the ball back to the opponent.
Overall I am impressed with this and wish the students well with their project.
Project Via: Gearfuse
Dancing Stormtrooper
July 10, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Dancing Storm Tropper in Akihabara
Danny Choo decided he would dress up as a Storm trooper from Star wars and dance in the streets of Akihabara in Tokyo. The results are quite funny due to people either completely acting as though he isnt there, or taking very strange looks.
Via: RandomGoodStuff
USB Engine Hub
July 10, 2007 by Leave a Comment
The USB Engine Hub is a regular USB hub, but acts a little like an engine when connected to your PC or laptop. The top of the engine shakes and engine noises can be heard. There is a start lever and also a gear change lever which makes it create different noises. Apart from that, it is just a regular USB hub. Its a shame it wasnt created as a small engine to power the laptop. That would be cool… ish 😉
Via: DailyMotion
USB MicroSD Reader
July 9, 2007 by 1 Comment
Kingston Technology have created a USB MicroSD card reader which allows easier transfer of files between a mobile phone and PC. The MicroSD card slots in to the flash drive which in turn, plugs in to the USB port on your PC. It measures 32.89 x 15.3 x 7.66 mm and can read 13MB/Second and write 3.5MB/Second. It is a USB 2.0 compliant device which allows for higher speeds. However, it is compatible with USB 1.1 just in case you are behind with the times on your PC. Unfortunatly for those who use Vista, this device is not ReadyBoost compatible.
Included with the MicroSD reader is either a 1GB microSD or 2GB microSD card. The 1GB version costs around $20 with the 2GB version costing around the $37 mark.
Product Page Via: Gadget-Junction
mitsuiBot – 1930s Robot
July 9, 2007 by Leave a Comment
This robot is made of steel and was built in the early 1930s. It was created by Yasutaro Mitsui. I have no clue if this robot actually does anything or just stands there as there isnt much information that can be found about it.
Via: MakeZine
Business Class USB Tie
July 6, 2007 by Leave a Comment
Never loose your flash drive again
For those business type people who want to look… weird??? then grab your self a USB tie so you can keep connected with the world. The tie is a regular tie which has a USB connector on the end allowing you to carry around your neck all the latest minutes from those lengthy meetings.
Secret Agent Spy Ear – Bionic Ear
July 6, 2007 by Leave a Comment
If you are the nosey type who like to listen in on conversations then you could go down a couple of routes. First, you could learn to lip read… but that means you have to stand and stare at those who you are stalking. The next option is the Bionic ear which is a small device you put in your ear which has an ultra sensitive microphone in it allowing you to hear crisp and clear audio in your ear. It has a built in volume control allowing you to increase the distance you can hear. Specs after the jump.
Self Twirling Spaghetti Fork
July 6, 2007 by Leave a Comment
If you ever get fed up of eating spaghetti and having to twirl your fork numerous times to make the spaghetti stay there then you need to pick up a self twirling spaghetti fork. The spaghetti fork requires 2 AAA batteries to work and is even dishwasher friendly although do not put the whole unit in there… just the fork part.
The self twirling fork is available from bimbambanana and will cost you $27.
