This DSLR is tricked out exactly how I imagine a greasy paparazzi would carry a new Canon 5D Mark II as he stalked his celebrity prey. You know, to match heavy necklaces and tooth fixtures.

And look, my Macbook can now carry all the appeal of an old station wagon or the walls of my friend's basement in New Jersey, during high school.

Magnify the speck and you'll realize that it actually contains a model of the known universe. Made by a group of three designers named To22, #5 is a stylish reminder that there's something much bigger than all of us - whether that's a scary or comforting thought is up to you. [To22 via Dvice]

At first glance the sculptures, which come in candlestick, goblet, vase and custom configurations, just look like milled hunks of metal. But when viewed against a contrasting backdrop, the classic illusion becomes apparent. Cox can machine these inverted portraits out of either steel, brass or aluminum, and only needs a profile photo of your (or your soon-to-be creeped-out giftee's) face to get started. [Metal Portraits]

1. Manhattan:

2 oz blended whiskey
1/2 oz sweet vermouth
1/2 oz dry vermouth
1 dash bitters

Stir with ice, strain, add cherry.

2. Margarita:

3 oz tequila
2 oz triple sec
1 oz fresh lime juice

Shake with ice, strain.

3. Dry Martini:

1 2/3 oz gin
1/3 oz dry vermouth

Stir with ice, strain, add olive.

4. Caipirinha:

Crushed lime and sugar to taste
Crushed Ice
Cachaça

Mix in glass.

I can keep on going, but I have a date. With a glass. [IHT via dvice]

The Falter 2D hand-made flat pen is hand-made in Italy, from a design by Albert Ebenbichler developed by ATOdesign in Florence. The question now is: who hand-mades the hand-made hand-made pens? I sense a time-space galaxy-destroying paradox coming up. [Parafernalia]

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The cars run on 4AA and 1PP3 battery—9V to us non-Brits—and comes with a little plastic shovel and rake. Teach a man to fish, and he'll eat for a lifetime. Give a kid a metal detector and he'll go live under Santa Monica pier. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Brightminds via Shiny Shiny]

Once the pen does "dry up", you'll have to either get a new one or find some kind of crazy laser or diamond-tipped sharpener to make it write again. Kinda pricey at $30, but it does make for a neat desk pen or gift for a college student. – Jason Chen

Product Page [Grand Illusions via Spluch via Oh gizmo]

There's a video of this totally radical robot, like, walking up a wall. I could've sworn that only the Son of God could do that, but the Japanese sure do have a knack for creating robots with little actual, real world utility. – Nicholas Deleon

The Wall-climbing Robot [Newlaunches.com]

In light of all the controversy regarding the iPod nano's flimsy construction, Apple is reportedly considering making the next generation of its flash-based portable music player out of metal, possibly aluminum. Not seen since the iPod mini, metal is being chosen to help cut down on scratches and other deformities that have been associated with the iPod nano, which may have quite an impact on the iPod accessory market. Also of note is that the next generation of iPod nanos are expected to be available in a variety of colors, also like the iPod mini.

The improved iPod nanos are expected to be available this fall with storage capacities all the way up to 8GB. Despite the reported change in material, those in the know claim that the nano will retain its small three-inch tall, 1/4-inch wide form factor.

UPDATE: Frank, a fine reader, sent us this mockup of what an aluminum iPod nano could look like. Will it look like this when actually released? Who knows, but in the meantime, we can all wish upon so many shooting stars that it'll look something like this.

Apple's new iPod nano may sport metal jacket [AppleInsider]