How Anodizing Works
Bill Hammack explains how metal objects like iPods are given their distinctive anodized exteriors. via Neatorama
New York Public Library Posts Collection of 1,000 Long Lost Depression-Era Photos
The New York Public Library posted a collection of 1,000 Great Depression photos taken by the Farm Security Administration/
The International Orange Commemorative Store, A Gift Shop Where Everything is Golden Gate Bridge Orange
“The International Orange Commemorative Store (A Proposition)” is a souvenir store in which every object is the same color—International Orange, the official paint color…
LEGO BrainBricks, Sensor Enabled LEGO Bricks
LEGO BrainBricks is a design concept for LEGO bricks that are equipped with wireless sensors. The bricks can sense their configuration with one another and…
Mars One, A Privately Funded Mission to Put Humans on Mars by 2023
Mars One is an ambitious mission to place a human settlement on Mars by the year 2023 (video). The mission’s Dutch organizers Bas Lansdorp…
Mophie Juice Pack Pro, A Rugged iPhone Case With an Extra Battery
Mophie Juice Pack PRO is a new rugged iPhone case with an integrated 2500 mAh battery for recharging the phone. The juice pack PRO provides…
The Image Language, A Word to Image Translator
The Image Language is a site that translates words into images. It works by replacing each word with the top Google Image search result for…
Ray Bradbury Reads His Poem “If Only We Had Taller Been” (1971)
Sci-fi author Ray Bradbury reads his space travel-themed poem “If Only We Had Taller Been” in this 1971 video posted yesterday by the NASA Jet…
Parody Tech Startup Explainer Video for Vooza
This video for Vooza, a site that says it’s building a “mobile web app,” is a spot on parody of the tech startup explainer video.…
The Moneywrap, A Sleek Folding Wallet
The Moneywrap is a simple, compact billfold for money and credit cards. It is by Daycraft, a Hong Kong-based maker of personal organizers.