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Dammit science. For all the good you do, you can be a real Debbie Downer sometimes. We like it when you cure diseases and invent awesome new materials like silicene, but when you take away the mighty roar of a jet fighter, that’s when you’ve gone too far. https://gizmodo.com/forget-graphene-silicene-is-here-to-blow-your-mind-5906137 Specifically to blame is a mechanical…
LEDs are not only incredibly energy-efficient, but they’re also small enough to be squeezed into the tiniest of gadgets. Or in the case of the Lite Lite, a simple piece of paper that folds into a working flashlight. There is some assembly required, of course, but it’s as simple as folding a piece of paper…
When the Red Design Group was hired by Sweet Enough to design the interior of its first retail store, it ran with the idea of a ‘kid in a candy store’. In fact, it actually looks like they hired a group of pre-schoolers to sketch the blueprints with crayons. The use of hand-drawn artwork on…
We hope you’re standing and saluting when reading this post, because Wisconsin-based FeLion Studios has created the most touching and beautiful tribute to the United States of America we’ve ever seen. Cast iron skillets shaped like every state in the country. With the key word being ‘in’ the country because if you live in Hawaii…
Obviously not satisfied with the miraculous modern marvel known as the Snuggie, German designer Elisa Strozyk created her own unique blanket—drawing inspiration from a warped tile floor instead of the thrill of perpetrating fashion crimes. The inspirational parquet wood floor looked like it had come to life again after water damage caused it to bend…
The Bübi Bottle may look like a normal plastic water container, but it’s actually made from firm, yet supple, silicone. This means you can roll it up when you’re done to save space, but we wouldn’t suggest reaching for it in a bar brawl. It’s probably not going to help you win any fights, but…
We understand the appeal of kicking back at the end of a long day in a warm jet of bubbles. But it looks like the Luxema 8000 hot tub could fill an entire backyard, let alone a cheap New York apartment. At that point it almost makes more sense to install an actual pool, although,…
Sure, the lack of streetlights and glow of the city makes stargazing spectacular in the great outdoors. But it also makes finding the bathroom a real challenge when you wake up in the middle of the night inside a completely dark tent. And since flashlights often get kicked around and lost during your slumber, a…
If only getting ready in the morning was as easy as opening Photoshop and going to town on your face with its myriad of correction tools. That’s the tantalizing dream this Retouch Mirror from Atypyk promises, but doesn’t deliver. For around $85 it does deliver a whimsical addition to your bathroom, though, particularly if you…
Any random person on the street could easily spot Shelter Serra’s silicone Rolex watches as being obvious knock-offs. But that’s exactly their point. They’re cool because they’re so obviously fake—not only lacking the famous sweeping second hand, but any branded markings whatsoever. As Serra points out, the Rolex Submariner is considered to be “the ultimate…
This week was a busy week! Whether it was someone claiming they know where Bin Laden’s body is, anti-virus executives in the middle of a weapons bust, Samsung’s latest and greatest smartphone, or the new Batman trailer, there was no shortage of interesting news. Here are our top stories of the week. THEY FINALLY MADE…
A UK insurance company has found the perfect way for pedestrians and drivers to resent cyclists even more. It’s created the Hornster bicycle which features a triumvirate of horns on the handle bars capable of blasting out a deafening 178 decibel honk. For reference, a jet aircraft taking off measures in the neighborhood of 140…
Most people see tree stumps as nothing more than an eyesore, or an excuse to play with dynamite to removing it. But designer Hilla Shamia sees more. In fact, looking at this beautiful rocking horse she created, we can’t help but wonder if that’s why mother nature created trees in the first place. Unless you’ve…
If you think you’ve seen amusement park rides like this before, think again. This one adds a unique twist, literally, with the two giant support arms able to move independently of each other. So what looks like a video of the ride going haywire and spectacularly failing, is actually exactly what it’s designed to do.…
Pirating software you don’t own is always illegal. But there are times when you do own software that you can’t access without pirating it. The cruel irony is that in those times, you’re probably more at risk of getting slapped with a lawsuit than real, actual pirates. Here’s a guide to pirating like a pro…
Sometimes wondrous beauty can surprise us by being made with the most mundane materials. Such is definitely the case with artist Yasuaki Onishi’s 2012 installation entitled Reverse of Volume RG. This wondrous display recalls images of mountain ranges and torrential downpours, all suspended eerily above the gallery floor. It was made by draping plastic sheets…
Your brain can melt trying to keep up with the endless torrent of video content on the web each day. That’s why we are here to ease your fatigue with the best videos of the week. Enjoy! How, When, and Why Moore’s Law Will Finally Collapse One day, Moore’s Law will no longer hold true.…
It might not be as revolutionary as Tim Cook’s toaster-fridge concept, but SOG might have come up with a handy bit of synergy with its new Blade Light that incorporates a set of six bright LEDs into a folding knife. https://gizmodo.com/apple-ceo-tim-cook-made-a-funny-updated-5904838 Powered by a dynamic duo of AAA batteries the LEDs are moulded into the…
Reports of Tenacious D’s death have been greatly exaggerated. They may have been flying under the radar for a little while, but the dynamic duo is back with a vengeance. And a new album, which drops May 15. And a new music video, which drops right now. It’s so poppin’ fresh they didn’t even have…
Mark Zuckerberg. Grand overlord of everyone’s internet. He won’t be happy until he has a part to play in every single godforsaken aspect of your miserable lives. At least, that’s probably what the kids are thinking across the pond. Apparently, bouncers at bars and clubs in England and Northern Ireland have begun asking that the…
