The Death Of The URL
The Death Of The URL by Constant Dullaart. The URL is a real beauty: http://xxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx/xxxxx_xxxxx-xx/xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-xxxxxxx/
The Titanic II by Blue Star Line set to embark in 2016
It’s probably the most brilliant idea in the history of themed cruises. A recreation of the Titanic, with extra added lifeboats (of course) and state-of-the-art 21st century technology, latest navigation and safety systems, with construction to take place at CSC jinling shipyard in China. It is the brainchild of Australian businessman and billionaire Clive Palmer....
FYLM thin speaker by Designaffairs Studio
Designaffairs Studio has developed ‘FYLM‘ – a 2.5mm thin portable speaker which transmits sound through oscillation. Because the device provides full power for the audio piece, it doesn’t require batteries, allowing flexibility of form and shape because of its lightness and reduced size in comparison to other compact options on the market. (Via Designboom) ...
The Lomography Scanner: Convert 35mm film To Your Smartphone
Long committed to analog – read, crude mechanical cameras and 35mm film – Lomography has belatedly opted for an uneasy accommodation of their customers’ digital needs: a scanner that instantly converts 35mm slides and negatives into digital photos on a smartphone. The project was funded by a Kickstarter campaign, which reached its goal 2 weeks...
100% Reflective Bike by Josh Zisson
Over at Designboom I came across this 100% Reflective Bike created by boston-based lawyer Josh Zisson who decided to create the “safest bicycle” on the road app. one year ago. The concept uses retro-reflective frame coatings, a dynamo hub in the front powering LED headlight with daytime running lights and a taillight that illuminates itself during...
Rescue dogs learn how to drive cars
Now, here is a trick I would love to teach my dog… That is, if I had one. Most of us who have, or have ever had a dog, probably know that dogs can learn new tricks pretty easy if you train them right. The animal shelter SPCA Auckland in New Zealand has taken that fact...
Biblio-Mat – a random book dispenser by Craig Small
The Biblio-Mat is a random book dispenser built by Craig Small for The Monkey’s Paw, an idiosyncratic antiquarian bookshop in Toronto. Biblio-Mat books, which vary widely in size and subject matter, cost two dollars. The machine was conceived as an artful alternative to the ubiquitous and often ignored discount sidewalk bin. When a customer puts...
Tiny Instagram Projector by Benjamin Redford
London-based designer Benjamin Redford has developed “Projecteo”, a tiny projector that uses wheels of 35mm slide film to showcase instagram images. Using a special wheel roll to access these photos, a single frame containing nine photos on kodak film stock is utilized, cut and snugly fitting within the rotating container. Through an iterative process, the focal...
Invisible iPhone Keyboard by Florian Kräutli
The Vibrative Virtual invisible iPhone Keyboard by Florian Kräutli reads vibrations, allowing you to turn any surface into a keyboard… How? By using the iPhone’s built-in three-dimensional accelerometer and an application that translates vibrations from different surfaces caused by tapping. Reflected onto a paper keyboard as guidelines, the app is then calibrated using special software,...
World’s first 3D Photo Booth
The world’s first 3D printing photo booth is set to open for a limited time at the exhibition space EYE OF GYRE in Harajuku. From November 24 to January 14, 2013, people with reservations can go and have their portraits taken but instead of a photograph, you’ll receive miniature replica of yourself. Aiming to replace...
Wind Map – A live data visualisation of Storm Sandy
Sitting in Copenhagen, Denmark, our thoughts are with all those suffering the devastating effects of Storm Sandy in the US and elsewhere. For those anxious to track its chaos, this fascinating live data visualisation created by Fernanda Vegas and Martin Wattenberg on HINT.FM represents the destructive force of nature in all its complexity. The Wind...
Pinstagram: Turn Your Favorite Instagram Photos Into A Tear-Off Calendar
Instagram printing company Printstagram has launched a new service that allows you to turn your favorite Instagram photographs into a beautiful tear-off calendar. For 40 USD each, you can create your own personalized calendar that features a different photo for each day – you can also tear off each ‘page’ and use it to decorate...
