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Sphero KittyCam, Control a Robotic Ball Cat Toy Using an iPhone
Sphero is a smartphone-controlled robotic ball that is in development from Orbotix (see previous post). The Sphero team has been preparing for its launch later…
Cocktail Typewriter by Morskoiboy Lets You Mix Cocktails by Typing
Russian artist Morskoiboy has created a hydraulic cocktail typewriter that dispenses alcohol with each keystroke–in effect, turning words into cocktails. A most remarkable feature of…
Evolution of a Coffee Addict
Evolution of a Coffee Addict by H. Caldwell Tanner
iTattoo iPhone Cases Cleverly Incorporate Apple Logo Into Their Design
Japanese company, Cement Produce Design, has created the iTattoo Snap Case for iPhone 4 that cleverly takes the iconic Apple logo into account with each…
Octopus Porcelain Mug
The “team of scientists” at Archie McPhee have “discovered a new species of cephalopod, the mug-dwelling octopus” and have named it the Octopus Porcelain Mug.…
Anatomical Skull Makeup
Crafty Lady Abby of Azurafae gives a comprehensive tutorial on how to create the look of an anatomical skull with makeup. Abby, who is the…
Magic in the Air, A 1941 Film Promoting Television
“Magic in the Air” is a 1941 promotional film by General Motors about the “newest marvel of modern science, television.” America’s involvement in World War…
Chartbeat, A Real-Time Web Analytics Service
Chartbeat is a real-time web analytics service that enables a subscriber to monitor activity on their website as it happens. The service can also send…
Long May She Wave, An Animated Evolution of the United States Flag
“Long May She Wave” by Studio Hinrichs is an animation of the changing appearance of the American flag over the country’s history.
Russian Man Climbs Moscow Skyscraper Without Safety Equipment
A nerve-racking video of a Tyomka Pirniazov free climbing the Red Gates Stalin’s Skyscraper in Moscow without using any safety equipment. See Previously: Technicians Free…