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Flying Penguins

November 28th, 2008 at 4:19 pm » Comments (0)

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 Just when you thought you’d seen everything…
Film maker and writer Terry Jones discovers a colony of penguins, which are unlike any other penguins in the world. The real story after the jump.



Kevin James Magic Trick

November 28th, 2008 at 3:54 pm » Comments (0)

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 Total mind blowing magic trick
This is one of those rare moments in magic where people walk away asking “What the hell just happened?” Second amazing video after the jump.



Nokia’s Smart Home Center

November 28th, 2008 at 11:10 am » Comments (0)

 
The cellphone giant Nokia wishes to tinker with your home, letting you control the entire house activities from the leisure of your couch or the bed. Nokia is to develop a new platform to enable users to monitor their electronics and homes energy status locally or remotely, with a mobile device. For developing the platform [...]



2009 Living Calendar

November 28th, 2008 at 11:02 am » Comments (0)

 
Living Concept 2009 
You are not looking at another typical calendar. Instead, this calendar has the ability to display weeks, months, holidays and time in an amazing way.



Holocube 3D Projection Box

November 28th, 2008 at 10:54 am » Comments (0)

 Holocube
Now you can enjoy 3D imaging right on your desk with this interesting holographic display ‘Holocube 3D Projection Box’. It sports an integrated HDD that stores video and uses it to create 3D Holograms at a resolution of 1080i. It won’t produce a Princess in trouble, telling you that you are her only hope. Nor [...]



Dubai Metro: The World’s Most Advanced Urban Rail System

November 28th, 2008 at 9:23 am » Comments (0)

A significant improvement to Dubai’s growing traffic problems,
but opening in 2009 is doubtful
The Dubai Metro will be a driverless, fully automated metro network under construction in the United Arab Emirates city of Dubai. It is aimed to be one of the most advanced urban rail systems in the world and will be the catalyst for tourism, [...]



The X-Ray Vision Camera Lens

November 28th, 2008 at 12:10 am » Comments (0)

 
 Privacy is now officially dead
Xray vision is now a reality! This specially-designed X-ray filter turns an ordinary video camera into a super-stealthy X-ray vision camera. It sees right through clothes, dark windows and sunglasses as if they weren’t even there! (Pics)



Photo Essay of Mumbai Terrorist Attacks

November 27th, 2008 at 11:46 pm » Comments (0)

 
 At least 101 people have died in the attacks, and parts of Mumbai are still under siege
The sudden and coordinated attacks by Islamist gunmen in Mumbai on Wednesday continue to grip the Indian city on Thursday. The “Deccan Mujahideen” have claimed resonsibility, but no one seems to know if the group is homegrown or linked [...]



Scientists Clone Endangered Amami Rabbit

November 27th, 2008 at 11:01 pm » Comments (0)

 
Japan’s first endangered animal clone
The Amami rabbit — a threatened species found only in the Ryūkyū Islands — may become Japan’s first endangered animal clone. Scientists at Osaka’s Kinki University have cloned an embryo of the endangered rabbit and are awaiting its birth next month, it was announced earlier this week. (Pics)



Small World Contest for Best Microscope Photos

November 27th, 2008 at 10:37 pm » Comments (0)

 
1.) “Chick embryo” by Tomas Pais de Azevedo
Sponsored by Nikon, the annual Small World Contest showcases “the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope. Here are the top 10 winners. (Pics)



The Water Dress

November 27th, 2008 at 10:14 pm » Comments (1)

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Very creative commecial
For the new Mattoni mineral water campaign, the italian production company assigned Matthias Zentner from Cow and Boys as a director. The Czech supermodel, Hana Soukupova wears almost nothing, just a water-dress added in the 3d process by Blackmountain and Velvet.



New Cell Phone Opens Like A Book To A Larger OLED Screen

November 27th, 2008 at 11:34 am » Comments (0)

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A new cell phone developed by Samsung opens like a book to reveal a larger OLED screen, essentially turning the phone into a portable media player. Samsung recently demonstrated the prototype at the FPD International 2008 tech trade show in Japan, possibly as the shape of things to come.



Portable Non-Contact Charger For Mobile Devices

November 27th, 2008 at 11:22 am » Comments (0)

 
Exhibited at the Embedded Technology 2008, is a prototype of a portable non-contact charger for mobile devices from Seiko Epson and Murata Manufacturing.



Motoman Robot Cooks With Manual Precision

November 27th, 2008 at 11:08 am » Comments (0)

Motoman Robot
Fancy a cooking robot to help you roll out a gourmet treat this Christmas? We have earlier told you about some of the finest humanoid robots including the Chinese AIC-AI cooking robot that is capable of making Sichuan, Shandong and Canton cuisines along with thousands of Chinese dishes. (Video)



New Molecule Discovered That May Help The Battle Of The Bulge

November 27th, 2008 at 10:59 am » Comments (0)

 
As the holidays quickly approach, many weight-loss resolutions are made in order to start the new year fresh. However, new discoveries may help with the battle of the bulge.



ThinkGeek’s Personal Soundtrack T-Shirt

November 27th, 2008 at 10:49 am » Comments (0)

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The Personal Soundtrack T-Shirt started off as a joke back on April fools day. The joke was launched by ThinkGeek who are known to act around on that day by launching a bunch of fake products. However, the joke T-Shirt triggered such a response that they actually went ahead and made it to sell.



The Stitch Chair – A Cool Folding Chair

November 26th, 2008 at 5:39 pm » Comments (0)

 
The Stitch Chair 
It’s just so darn cool, I have to show it to you. The brand new folding chair by Australian designer Adam Goodrum is being produced by Cappellini! Colorful and compact, the chair gives new life and new practicality to the folding chair.



Honda’s Ecological Drive Assist System

November 26th, 2008 at 5:29 pm » Comments (1)

 
Honda is turning its 2009 Insight hybrid cars into acceleration nannies. This new Ecological Drive Assist System (EDAS) features a chameleon-like speedometer, turning blue if you’re driving too rambunctiously. It’s all in the name of saving the planet, encouraging drivers to ease off the throttle with an easily-seen color code.



Treat Male Impotence With Your Nose

November 26th, 2008 at 12:32 pm » Comments (0)

I Don’t Know What’s More Creepy The Patent Or This Picture? I Know It’s The Picture.
US Patent # 5,885,614 provides an olfactory experience known as Odors to Treat Male Impotence. The patent is based on the principle that smelling certain combinations of odors will effectively increase blood flow in certain parts of the male anatomy. [...]



Tailgating Car For The Super Fan

November 26th, 2008 at 12:20 pm » Comments (0)

 
Pretty Cool Idea Until A Spark Hits The Gas Tank (Notice The Charcoal And Lighter Underneath The Car)
I’m always impressed with the level of dedication some people bring to tailgating. I mean, essentially tailgating is just cooking burgers and getting drunk in a parking lot. You wouldn’t think you’d need too much to get that [...]



Sink Plate

November 26th, 2008 at 11:53 am » Comments (0)

 
For All Of Those Closet Slobs Out There
Everyone knows that food eaten over the sink has less calories. Now you can bring that slimming phenomenon to the table with this Sink Plate. Its depth and shape is just like a plate, but what’s that? There’s a sink drain right in the middle, giving you that [...]



Bunker Bank

November 26th, 2008 at 11:44 am » Comments (0)

 
The Perfect Bank For All The Geologist Out There Who Are Trying To Manage Money During The Christmas Season
Putting your money in a bank isn’t looking like the best idea these days, at least not a real one. What other kinds are there? Well, there’s the pig-shaped variety, though that’s probably a little too obvious. [...]



NuWave Oven The Procrastinator’s Friend

November 26th, 2008 at 11:32 am » Comments (0)

Making At Least One Part Of Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner Easy
Have you ever had a crowd coming over for Thanksgiving, but you forgot to start cooking the turkey? Then NuWave Oven Pro is for you. Its makers claim it can roast up a 10-pound turkey in two hours, just enough time to make your guests think [...]



PainShield MD: Pocket Sized Pain Control Device

November 26th, 2008 at 9:40 am » Comments (0)

 
 Pain Shield MD
PainShieldTM MD is a pocket-sized device that is used to stop pain and speed the healing process.



IBM Unveils Innovations That Will Change Our Lives In The Next Five Years

November 26th, 2008 at 9:31 am » Comments (0)

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Unveiled today, the third annual “IBM Next Five in Five” is a list of innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live and play over the next five years.