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Cambridge's ProFORMA does 3D scanning with any stationary webcam: " Never mind that silly name: ProFORMA (which stands for 'Probabilistic Feature-based On-line Rapid Model Acquisition', if you must know) is some cool system that turns any ordinary webcam into a powerful 3D scanning tool. In fact, a camera is pretty much all you need for some 'on-line' modeling action -- no laser or green screen...
LEGO Inspired Digital Watch: " Here’s a watch that will certainly be an eye-catcher. The LEGO-like design of the watch from Jean Charles de Castelbajac is not an officially licensed LEGO product, but not many people will probably care about that. After all, it looks like LEGO, and that’s good enough to make it look cool! Pricing isn’t available just yet, but the good news is that the watch...
New in the Maker Shed: OLLO kits: " New in the Maker Shed, OLLO kits! What are OLLO kits? OLLO is a reconfigurable construction kit for beginner robot enthusiasts. Using an easy to build plate and rivet system, you'll be on your way to making your own robots in no time! We carry the Motorized Action kit, which allows you to build 12 different types of robots. Also, we carry the more advanced Bug...
Lightbulb terraria: " Our own Brookelyn spotted this awesome lightbulb terrarium over on Instructables. [via CRAFT]
� It's totally time to bake the donuts or cakes as some folks call them. The pan comes coated with a high quality nonstick surface for easy release and cleaning. We're thinking the best way to get started is with some straight up apple cinnamon donuts, and then a nice glaze. At�Norpro Nonstick 6 Cavity Donut Pan
USB grenade flash drive Do you think the TSA would let you past security with this�USB memory stick in the shape of an itsy-bitsy grenade? � By��MARK�FRAUENFELDER�from:�http://www.boingboing.net/2009/11/17/usb-grenade-flash-dr.html � � �
� mPower Emergency Illuminator lights up after 20 years The LED mPower Emergency Illuminator from mPhase Technologies ... a flashlight with a 20-year battery and built-in USB outlet Designed by the Porsche Design Studios and manufactured by�mPhase Technologies, the mPower Emergency Illuminator LED flashlight has two separate battery “tubes” – one is...
Bolt Interactive Pet Laser Toy The pet industry is a billion dollar one, and pet goods and supplies are thriving.� Many people are searching for ways to keep their pets happier and healthier and one way is to the keep the�pet�entertained.� The Bolt Interactive Pet Laser Toy is a device designed for cats. Cats love anything that moves quickly and is...
Blackbird fly TLR camera Lomography is big in Japan, but they aren’t just copying what’s going on abroad!�Blackbird, fly�from Superheadz is a new twin lens reflex camera from Japan that’s as stylish as it is, well, sexy. It’s also easy, since it takes 35mm film but still lets you take square photos like on medium format!� � Blackbird,...
Denshi Hotaru Electric Fireflies Fireflies are becoming increasingly rare in Japan and around the world, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t still enjoy their beautiful lights without collecting them in jars!�Denshi Hotaru�(Electric Fireflies) from Sunnoda are realistic LED light creations in a real Japanese-style bamboo cage with vegetation included. They flicker...
� Oyako Microwave Taiyaki Maker from Takara Tomy Taiyaki are grilled, fish-shaped Japanese treats, made of waffle-like batter and holding all sorts of delicious fillings. You usually need a stovetop and grill pan to cook them, but with Takara Tomy's new�Oyako Microwave Taiyaki Maker, you can make them in 100 seconds flat, no stove...
�The�Plus Minus Zero LCD Television�is another fun release by the guys at ��0 Design. They interpret the heart of an old cathode-ray TV using a compact, energy efficient liquid-crystal display, giving us a retro device that would have been impossible to build in the time that inspired it. Carrying on the minimal design, the TV has a separate wireless receiver that can...
13. Gun hooks
�GUNHOOK: Not only do these pistols serve as stylish wall hooks for your clothes, hats, and other small items, but they also make great home decor for those who like a bit of mischief.� The design house responsible for this unique home decor started in 1958 as an advertising company, then began focusing on graphic design. This unique item is the Winner of several design awards in...
�This gift set box combines two colorful things that we all love - crayons and ice cream. Opening it up, the�Rich Color Crayon Set�looks like a box of sweets but these crayons are not for eating! Coming as they do in unique and fun multiple colors, you or the kids will be decorating cards, pictures and books for hours. The bright colors include passion & orange,...
�Mac mailbox Mac mailbox�from Te Atatu in Auckland... Posted by Phillip Torrone | Nov 20, 2009 08:00 PM, http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/11/mac_mailbox.html�
�Adobe Inspired Coasters While the iPhone has had its fair bit in the limelight�when it comes to coasters, here's another set from Meninos that will feature icons of Photoshop, Dreamweaver, After Effects and InDesign among numerous others to create a bunch of coasters where geeks congregating around your dining table are able to relate to. At least you can separate the chaff from...
�Laser For Bikes No, this laser won't be able to mow down wayward motorists who don't give you way on the road, but instead it will shoot an elliptical beam around your bicycle, making you look larger than it really is, practically to the size of an average car. This is made possible by drawing an ellipse of light which is sensitive to virtually anything that crosses the perimeter - for...
�Artsick Decals Turn Your Wall Into a Custom Clock � Vinyl wall decals are nothing new, and there are a few kits out there that allow you to essentially�turn a wall into a clock—but Artsick puts the ideas together in a very customizable way. Artsick's kit comes with a hands-only clock mechanism and a series of decals that you can use to set up your wall in any...
�Frozen Mentos and Coke Parlor Trick http://gizmodo.com/5279354/frozen-mentos-and-coke-parlor-trick � You've either seen the�Mentos and Coke�experiment on YouTube or you've destroyed your kitchen trying it yourself. Wired has come up with a parlor trick that'll surprise your friends with a delayed explosion time: Mentos, frozen in ice cubes. Admittedly, I don't...
�Beanzawave – The USB-Powered Microwave By Chris Scott Barr I’ve discovered that having a mini fridge in my office is about as essential as having a chair. Sure, the kitchen isn’t terribly far away, but when I do get up and wander off to another room, it usually breaks my concentration. Sometimes that’s a good thing, but if I’m really trying to churn out...
�Click Clock By Andrew Liszewski I can’t say the Click Clock, designed by Paul Koh, does anything particularly revolutionary when it comes to alarm clocks. It’s got your basic 12/24 hour setting, a backlight, snooze function and a lock on top preventing you from accidentally making changes when you’re fumbling around in the morning. But what it does have is a...
�Smell Of Books Sprays Are Just The Thing For Those Sterile eBooks By Andrew Liszewski I’ve yet to convince my co-workers to make the switch to an eBook device, even though they’re all avid readers. One of the biggest stumbling blocks is the whole ‘paper book experience’ they feel they won’t have with a flat electronic device, like being able to turn...
�NASA Apollo 11 Service Manual From Haynes By Andrew Liszewski If your timing is right, it’s not hard to pick up a used lunar module from the Apollo era on eBay or Craigslist for a steal, but what really kills your budget is when you have to take in to NASA for repairs or a tune-up. Those rocket scientists don’t work for peanuts. So if you’re the DIY type,...
�Metal Detecting Sandals - Yes, They’re Real By Andrew Liszewski Carrying around a metal detector while wearing a big set of headphones isn’t exactly the coolest look for the beach this Summer, but neither are these metal detecting sandals which I assume are meant to be a more subtle approach to finding buried treasure. There’s a copper coil embedded in the sole of...
�Cardapult Is Now The Coolest Business Card Ever http://www.ohgizmo.com/2009/05/28/cardapult-is-now-the-coolest-business-card-ever/ By Andrew Liszewski Over the years I’ve amassed quite a collection of cool business cards, but nothing even comes close to being as awesome as Bryce Bell’s calling card. You see, he’s a mechanical engineer with a penchant for...


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