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Wooden Large Hadron Collider Carries Minimal Risk of World-Ending Black Holes
The real Large Hadron Collider has been a bit of a disappointment to date, so an impatient Russian artist decided to make his own. Out of wood. More »
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Dutch Arcade Cabinet Carved From a Tree
Looks like "boom" means "tree" in Dutch, rhyming with foam rather than broom, but this is still a pretty sweet art piece. Check out the "wiring" on the back after the jump. [Uitschot va BoingBoingGadgets] More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by Minotaar: Is it JAMMA compatible? lol Waste of a tree, and a lot of high quality lumber. 4 Responses | Other threads
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wooden bicycle
Chinese Villager Takes Wooden Bike Out For a Spin
A carpenter in a Chinese village, perhaps unwilling to spend what would amount to a month's pay on a bicycle, has created a 100% wooden one to ride around town instead. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by spider2544: the only downside would be that you would have to constantly pedal to make it go but other than that totally... 5 Responses | Other threads
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iphone throne
Stunning Carved Pedestal For iPhone Worship
I think it is safe to say that design student Kyle Buckner is more than just an iPhone user—he is an iPhone worshiper. After all, the iPhone sits atop his elaborate wood-carved pedestal like a King on his throne. Is this the beginning of some sort of cult? Will there be robes and chanting? Truth be told, the sculpture was carved for a school project—but throw an actual dock in there and Buckner would be the envy of Apple superfans everywhere. [Mac|Life] More »
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By Sean FallonComment by liquidsg: What kind of righteous iPhone worshipper doesn't even have upgraded firmware? He doesn't even have the app store on there!... 9 Responses | Other threads
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Pinocchio 2.0
Beautifully Detailed Wooden Wall-e Sculpture Fills Pinocchio With Jealous Rage
Sadly, this amazing Wall-e sculpture is a limited edition of one, and it's already spoken for—by Wall-e's own Gepetto, Pixar creative chief John Lasseter, no less. It was created especially for him by English sculptors and CNC/rapid-prototyping masters Morpheus, which probably explains the hyper-detailed interlocking pieces and general laser-like precision, which is even more apparent in this close-up shot. More » -
usb drive
This 16GB Mahjong USB Drive Costs $550?!
If you thought the Chinese were going to undercut cheap Japanese USB drives with even cheaper versions, you've been drinking too much contaminated powered milk. These Mahjong drives are custom-engraved with three letters, such as the character on Mahjong pieces, your name or whatever dirty phrase you can come up with. They're also $490 for an 8GB version and $550 for the 16GB version. If that's slightly extravagant, you can go for the darker wood, which knocks $100 off both those units. But c'mon, aren't we a nation that drives gold-plated Cadillacs? I think we can spare $500 for a USB drive. [Bronon via Everything USB via Boing Boing Gadgets]
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By Jason ChenComment by powel212: Even if it is HK dollars 70.00US is still a crazy price. I could have them manufactured here in Taiwan... 2 Responses | Other threads
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wood gadgets
WoodStation Defiles Mother Nature Just to Tell You the Time
The WoodStation isn't your standard LED clock/weather station. It's your standard LED clock/weather station that's made of wood. Through a seamless block of lumber design, the inert WoodStation is motion activated to display glowing information pseudo-magically. In reality, a series of LEDs are hidden beneath a thin wooden facade. These LEDs are bright enough to not only shine through the wood when activated, but maintain fine visibility in direct sunlight. And we're guessing that the weather info is gathered through an internal barometer. While this photo appears to be a concept rendering, the actual product is slated to go on sale at Amazon France for about $135 in a few weeks. [Trends Now via DVICE]
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dslr
Balsa Wood Canon DSLR Gives Us the Inevitable
This balsa wood Canon DSLR is a perfect object of desire for both photography aficionados and people who like crafts—which is not going to be any of you, judging from the zero entries in the Gizmodo Arts & Crafts contest. The steps are really simple, and the results—as you can see in the image—look great. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Karin's being followed by a moonshadow: "What is in balsamic vinaigrette??? Balsalm...Balsa...Balsa wood??? BALSA WOOD!" ...anyone who gets the reference is awesome. 2 Responses | Other threads
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avant garde engineering
Wooden Squirrel Cage Machine Obsesses Over Your Thoughts For You
Columbia professor Douglas Irving Repetto designed this crazy looking project which allows humans to write obsessive thoughts on scraps of paper, deposit them in one of seven squirrel cages, and spin them round and round to let the machine obsess for them. Made with grape arbor, glue, rubber bands and a laser cutter, the apparatus utilizes “parallel processing to the age-old problem of broken human minds.” Yeah, I'm not sure I quite get it either, but it sure is pretty. Check out Repetto's site to see a video of his Distributed Squirrel Cage for Parallel Processing in action! [Douglas Repetto via MAKE]
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By Elaine ChowComment by godwhacker, your incandescent leader!: i had some friends who were really worried about a bunch of stuff they had no control over. so i... 2 Responses | Other threads
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wood
Hulger's Maple and Brass Pappa*Phone: Skypin' With Wood
These great-looking handmade VoIP handsets, designed by Hulger, are individually handcrafted to order out of solid American maple by Furni in Montreal. They'll work with all the usual VoIP and chat apps via USB on PC and Mac for $300. Is wood the new glossy white plastic? I kind of hope so, cause when done right, it's beautiful. MoCo Loco has a nice look inside the factory, if you want to see the giant solid block of wood that will be your Pappa*Phone's, er, daddy. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by mrburglar: That's not maple, it's either walnut or mahogany. 1 Responses | Other threads
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wii
Wooden Wii Accessories Are Real To Us and Us Alone
There is an alternate universe much like our own, but in this universe there is no war and cows produce ice-cold milkshakes. And in this universe, you'll also find the manifested counterparts to these wooden Wii peripheral concepts. Made of wood and featuring well-placed LED flare, the only thing better than the Wiimote and Nunchuk is this realistic Wiiglock: More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by ChelseaCosta: Sweeeet. That glock looks pimpin. Bring that shit on! more » | Other threads
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usb
Wooden Animal USB Drives Are Tired of You Inserting Your USB Connector There
These hand-carved wooden animal flash drives are the latest in the tradition of semi- to fully perverse animal USB sticks. While this time the cute definitely outweighs the eww, Japanese designers Monodo just couldn't help themselves when it came time to select the connection point for these 1GB drives. Joining this little schnauzer is an elephant, swan, hippo and little piggy, all sharing the same unfortunate hook-up location. They can be yours in a few weeks for around $70. [Product Page (Japanese) via Fareastgizmos]
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By John MahoneyComment by HenryRayker: LAWL! $70 for this? I literally took a spare USB key and a cedar block my gf had laying around (intended... more » | Other threads
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docks
Wooden iPod Dock is Wholesome, Er, Wooden
Available for both iPod classic and nano, Marubeni Infotech's wooden docks are coming out in Japan next month. In two finishes: American Walnut; and Scandinavian Birch, (*thwack!*) they have a USB connection and two piddly little 1W channels. Costing $100 and $90 respectively, they're kinda cool, if you're allergic to plastic. Bonus shot after the jump. More »
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By AddyDugdaleComment by Marco: So I can give my iPod a Woody? Schwing! more » | Other threads
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Man Travels Back in Time to 1738, Brings Laptop and LCD Display With Him
DVICE calls this the most luxurious office cubicle, but we see the world's first time traveler. Here's what we think: Mr. Jared Nelson discovered the secret of time travel. He then packed up his favorite gear, which includes his Dell laptop, an LCD display, headphones, a digital camera which he used to take this photo, his office phone (he likes teleconferencing?) and his leather chair that he swiped from the VP when Dan was on vacation. More » -
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Fujitsu Gets Into the Wooden Laptop Business for Milan Furniture Show
This rather worthy-looking laptop is Fujitsu's WoodShell. Made with cedar wood, it's part of the Japan Design Innovation 2008 exhibit at the Salone Internazionale Del Mobile in Milan, an event for furniture strokers everywhere. There's a picture of the WoodShell with its lid down below, and you've got to love Fujitsu's take on a generic 70s sci-fi font, not to mention its black-and-red-ness. More » -
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Man Makes Canoe with Seven Thousand Chopsticks
Shuhei Ogawara spent two years of his life collecting 7,382 wood disposable chopsticks from his office cafeteria, glued them together in three months, and applied a polyester coat to build this 13-foot long, 66-pound canoe. This is heavier than a regular canoe, so he still doesn't know if it's going to float or not. What do you think? More » -
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Interview With Mike Rea Featuring Wooden Mechs, Guns and Tanks
If you have ever had the privilege of viewing a work by artist Mike Rea, chances are you were instantly captivated by his amazing geek-inspired wood sculptures. The folks at Fecal Face managed to catch up with him and ask a few questions—and the brief peek inside his mind that resulted is interesting to say the least. For those who want to check out his stuff in person, Rea has a solo exhibition coming up at the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia from April 3-June 15, 2008. [Mike Rea and Fecal Face via Make] More »
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By Sean FallonComment by ajile: call me a hippie but i shed a tear for all the trees downed in the name of art. He... more » | Other threads
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concepts
Chute Smartphone Concept Puts Wood in Your Pant Pockets
The Chute Smartphone concept is a vision of the future, a future where cellphones are made of Bamboo, where cellphones have names like Chute and wherepot is not outlawedrenewable sources of energy have finally reached ubiquity. The details on the gadget that lies beneath the woody exterior is not mentioned beyond it being functional and powerful, but what more could we ask for in a smartphone? The unique feature is the Bamboo casing, which actually has some benefits over plastic, including its stronger build, lighter weight and far more environmentally friendly production. Bamboo is also completely biodegradable, which means the Lion King could explains its life in epic fashion to a cub lion. We love The Lion King. We love the Chute Smartphone concept. [Yanko] -
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S(tool) Turns Garden Fork into Garden Chair
It's been a long summer day tending the garden and you need to sit down, but there is no chair in sight. If only you were using the S(tool), then you wouldn't have to worry about finding one. Designed by Langton Stead, the S(tool) is a bent wood handle with two garden forks on either side. All you have to do is shove them into your lawn, and BAM!, instant chair. The perfect gift for the laziest green thumb you know, it's available directly from the designer, though no word on price. [Langton Stead via productdose] -
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Magno Radio Gives Your Tunes Some Eco-Friendly Wood
This Magno radio is simplicity with knobs on, very retro-toytown, if you ask me. Designed by Singgih Kartono, it is made from sustainable wood instead of nasty non-biodegradable plastic like every other audio gadget out there. It's "MP3 player compatible," (which we guess means it's got a line in) has AM/FM and shortwave reception, and is available for a whopping $275 from April 1. [Areaware via LikeCool] -
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Retro Woodgrain Phone Invokes Synthesizers of Old
The idea behind this phone concept is that it brings ideas together from past and present with its wood styling and smartphone functionality. The designer says the wood and rock casing is supposed bring together nature and technology, but it just looks like a piece of 70s tech to me (see the bluetooth headset with analog knobs). [Yanko Design] More » -
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High School Student Builds 100% Wooden Bike
16 year-old Marco Facciola built this completely wooden bike for a school project, managing to avoid using any metal at all. Yes, this wooden wheeled wonder even has a chain and gearing made of wood, held together with wooden joints and glue. The detail in the free-wheeling ratchet and spacers between the chain links, pinned with tiny dowels, is amazing. Marco had to complete this as a non-academic project for his International Baccalaureate, and inspiration came from his grandfather, forced to make wooden wheels for his bike during the war due to rubber shortages. [LeeValley via Neatorama] More »
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By Kit EatonComment by shellyshakeup: the funny thing is, he prolly did this the night before. us ib kids are such procrastinators. this might be his... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Wooden Art Deco Old-Tyme Clock Casemod
The world's number one consumer of wood for casemods, Jeffrey Stephenson, has created another machine called the Pico Bayard. It's got a 1GHz Via C7 CPU, an 8-inch EarthLCD touchscreen LCD on the front, 1GB Crucial DDR2 memory, and integrated Wi-Fi. More » -
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LG Xcanvas HDTV Is Made of Bad Puns
The LG Xcanvas HDTV has got wood—or faux wood—we're not really sure. But the TV sure looks like it's got wood, and that's enough for us. Sacrificing the illusion of colors that pop by ditching a conventional black frame, the LCD display still holds its own with full 1080p resolution at 120Hz (cutting down on motion artifacts greatly when compared to older, 60Hz sets). Aside from the unique design, the only other detail of merit is a USB port that allows the playback of MP3s and photos. Otherwise these are pretty standard, higher-end LCDs coming in 42", 47" and 52" sizes. The sets are Korea only for now, and we're hoping they display images other than mimes. [akihabaranews via ubergizmo] -
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Amazing Wooden Supercar Makes Burning Rubber Even More Dangerous
We've seen wooden cars before, but they've never looked quite as awesome as this supercar one-off that a team of graduate students is building. Named Splinter, the supercar is being constructed as a serious attempt to explore the uses of wood as a bulding material for vehicles, so it's even loaded with a supercharged 600-hp V8 engine that should really give it a roar. More info and photo gallery after the jump. More »
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Wooden Car Is a Schizophrenic Masterpiece
This wooden car is the product of a Ukrainian man's dream, pursued after he quit his job and sold two cars to fund the construction. One half modern and one half vintage, the gorgeous oak detailing is built upon a 1981 Opel with 100 horsepower. We're not sure if it's more beautiful than the Tryane II woodenmobile, but we love the split personality nature of this latest creation. As do we. [spluch via core77] -
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LG Shine Wood (Not Actually Made of Wood)
The LG Shine Wood LG-LB2500H, by all logical reason, should be made of wood. And while the Wood does sport a fine wood grain, users will be saddened to realize that no trees were killed in the making of this phone or its painted visage. More » -
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Handcrafted Thalbach Design Thumb Drives (Anniversary Material)
If there's one piece of tech that's suffered from quick commodification, it's the USB flash drive—which is all the more reason that original products stick out in the market. We've seen wooden flash drives before, but these flash drives from Thalbach Design are heirloom material. Veneered in polished and oiled maple, ash and even a 150 year old burled wood (pictured above), a 4GB stick will run you $135, but you are a big important CEO who burns the midnight oil squeezed fresh from "used up" Benjamins anyway, so what is a little extra cash for some classy gear? [product via technabob] -
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Made from Apple Wood, Russian Cell is no iPhone
Beneath the wood exterior lies an old Ericsson phone, modded by a Russian. There's another pic after the jump. More » -
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Wooden Creative Zen Stone
Captain Ødegård created this Creative Zen Stone out of pine, although he seems to have accidentally scaled up the dimensions to a huge 8.25" x 5.5" x 2". Check out a video of it in use after the jump. More »
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By msparkesComment by Monsterdog: A Zen stone isn't too expensive here in scandinavia, guessing he is probably just stingy. Its not money, its quality... more » | Other threads
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gadgets
Magnetic Toaster Tongs Protect Fingers
Getting toast out of your toaster without lighting your fingers (or eyes, if you turn it upside down and shake it like we do) on fire is difficult. With these magnetic toaster tongs, you can reach in and grab your toast, then stick the tongs back on the side of your toaster when you're done. Sure, wooden tongs means they may actually light on fire too, but...uh...whatever! [Shop Catching Fireflies via Damn I Like that via Uber Review]
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By Jason ChenComment by lws1984: Meh. I have a pair of wooden tongs that cost me $3. No fancy magnets or anything. Just a piece... more » | Other threads
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japan
Wooden Car Goes 90km/h, Costs $32,000
Unlike the last wooden car, which was only wood-skinned, this Japanese wooden car is made entirely out of wood. Well, except for the engine and other mechanical parts. The Japanese wooden car was made by a furniture manufacturer, costs $32,000, and is probably the most dangerous car ever. Video after the jump. More »
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By Jason ChenComment by biminitwst: What I want to know, is "Will it blend?" more » | Other threads
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got wood?
Oooms USB Memory Sticks Made From Real Sticks
A decade ago, your average tree wanted to grow up to be a great novel. These days, trees are going high tech by offering their branches up as fodder to be transformed into USB flash drives. Oooms' creatively named Wooden Memory Sticks are crafted from hand-picked wood from the forests of the Netherlands. Match one with your wooden PC for the full mountain man effect. They're USB 2.0 compatible and range in size from 256MB to 2GB. $60-$110. [Oooms Wooden Memory Sticks via [Luxist] -
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Japanese Wooden Robots Are Both Cute and Awesome
Japanese toymaker Take-G Toys make a set of spectacular wooden robots figures that beat the pants off the lousy wooden Russian dolls we got as kids. Each one contains some robots, some flying vehicles, and little people to go inside and pilot the things. Has any sci-fi author written anything about wooden robots before? Woodpunk perhaps? More »
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By Jason ChenComment by banmojo: somebody PLEASE tell me how to order this whole set!!! PLEEEEEEASE!!! more » | Other threads
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cellphones
S-series Wooden Cellphone, Wish It Were Real
The "S-series" sounds like a product put out by a real corporation, but unfortunately this is just a concept from Simon Enever. We love his slider camera design and the non-gaudy implementation of wood. It screams, "I'm wealthy, tasteful and nautical—but your iPod is cute, really." More » -
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PC Made of Redwood Gives Us Wood
We've seen PC cases, peripherals, and lots of other electronic devices made of wood before, but this redwood PC case, keyboard, mouse and monitor take the new crown as the best yet. We noticed, too, that the maker of this PC case has taken ventilation into account, with slots on the two visible sides, and probably more on the other two as well. More » -
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Bellperre Mobile Phones Lack the Plastic
Bellperre, some rich snoody-poopy company, has a new line of cellphones that are being marketed as 0-percent plastic. I know you are dying to find out what they will be made out of and if you haven't seen the picture it is obvious that these phones will be entirely constructed out of materials such as steel, gold, hardwood, sapphire and others. The phone will be making their official debut at CeBIT later this week. Jump to see a close up picture of the keypad. More » -
gadgets
Handmade Wooden-Skinned Car Is a Craftsman's Masterpiece
The Tryane II is an example of fine craftsmanship by a guy who is aptly named Friend Wood. He spent 2000 hours building the car; a key part of that process involved gluing and stapling together strips of mahogany veneer, and then buffing it to a mirror-like finish. More »
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portable media
i.Dear Portable Wooden Speakers: 1.5-Watts To Annoy Your Neighbors
i.Dear enters a crowded field of wooden electronics with its 1.5-watt keychain speaker. The market for uselessly small speakers must be a burgeoning one. It works with any audio source that has the standard audio out jack, while its Korean designers laud its ability to output sound from devices like the all but failed PSP and music-friendly cellphones. After all, who wouldn't want to hear hottt ringtonez from today's latest RIAA-approved "artist" bellow out of a small wooden speaker? More » -
digital cameras
Crazy Glasses Give You Super-8 Camera Vision
Cory D. at Boing Boing recommends these handmade wood-framed glasses that give you the low-fi perspective of a Super-8 camcorder. The blue and green tinted lenses are fuzzy, to match the old film format's color range, and give it a bit of that vasoline-on-the-lens effect. The fold down steel covers are pinhole'd to mime the aperture's depth of field, or something. It's in a limited edition of one, and one only. More »
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