Since printing its address and contact details on a slice of Munster cheese would probably do more harm than good for Bon Vivant, the Brazilian-based cheese shop hired ad agency JWT to come up with something better. And in every way possible, this miniature cheese grater business card is a much better idea. Read More >>
If the term intervalometer leaves you scratching your head, but you have the perfect idea for the next viral timelapse video, Brinno's here to help. The company's new TLC200 Pro makes creating timelapses as easy as using a point-and-shoot camera. And thanks to a relatively large, extra-sensitive 1/3-inch sensor, it will capture beautiful results even when left filming over night. Read More >>
Sure, in-car GPS navigation systems make it easier to know where you're headed. But it's all for naught if you're so distracted checking the map that you end up rear-ending someone. So to help ensure you're at least keeping one eye on the road, JVC Kenwood's new MDV-737HUD nav system includes a see-through heads-up display that sits right next to your rear-view mirror. Read More >>
Featured comment by Mr Affluence:
"Because it's not even a hassle or dangerous to look down at the speedometer. If that's too risky then you're clearly already driving too fast." More »
There are endless situations where a Wookiee co-pilot can come in handy, from repairing intergalactic spacecraft, to tearing people's arms off. But when it comes to assembling this miniature laser-cut Millennium Falcon puzzle, you won't need a big walking carpet, just a pair of scissors, pliers, and plenty of patience. Read More >>
You never know when a sudden rainstorm might threaten to ruin your family's summer road trip. And in the event that flash flooding leaves your vehicle stranded in a quickly rising tide, you'll be glad your luggage is packed away in the multi-function BoatPack which transforms into an emergency dinghy. Read More >>
Last summer guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios had the opportunity to get a miniature version of themselves frozen in carbonite thanks to the magic of 3D printing. And this year that one-of-a-kind souvenir will be available again, with the addition of a Stormtrooper option if you like what the Empire has been doing in that galaxy far, far away. Read More >>
Gadget nuts have CES; kids at heart get Toy Fair; video gamers have E3, but if it's watches that ring your bell, every spring you'll want to head over to Basel, Switzerland for Baselworld. It's where the world's horological masters gather to unveil their latest timekeeping works of art. And these are the most wonderful of this year's whole bunch. Read More >>
In what will surely lead to some wacky mixups at the office, Modko's upcoming Shake looks like a stark white briefcase, though it's actually a portable place for your pet to potty. But before you get completely disgusted, it seems like the folks at Modko have thought this one out. Read More >>
If you'd rather your cats weren't shredding the furniture to pieces while you're away at work all day, you need a steady source of distraction to keep them occupied. And as long as you've got at least one window in your home, this solar-powered cat toy will keep them entertained and out of trouble. Mostly. Read More >>
Had the Wright Brothers foolishly chosen to build their original flyer from concrete, their names probably wouldn't have gone down in the history books. But South Dakota School of Mines & Technology students David Haberman and Tyler Pojanowski did, and were the first to fly and safely land an 8kg remote control concrete aircraft. Read More >>
If you love old DSLRs, particularly classic Nikons, you owe it to yourself to spend a few minutes over at Clare's Wyoh Tumblr blog. At the request of a reader with a penchant for Nikon schematics, she scanned a few illustrations from some old manuals and posted them for all of us to ogle. Outdated or not, they're still gorgeous examples of old-school engineering. Read More >>
Got £16.50, a desperate desire to re-use garbage, and questionable taste? With Satechi's new Touch USB LED lamp you can transform an empty soda bottle, wine bottle, even a water bottle into a warm desktop companion free of pesky switches. Read More >>
Featured comment by andrew.wilson.92372:
"I feel like I've been photoraped!
But seriously, the product pictures on the supplied link are completely misleading." More »
In the not too distant future the world is going to be abuzz with quadrotors flying about making deliveries, monitoring traffic, and of course spying on everyone: a skill this gecko-like craft is particularly adept at. Thanks to a special dry adhesive it's able to stick and unstick from surfaces, letting it land and perch almost anywhere. Read More >>
Featured comment by chris.yarrow:
"Impressive, but now I want to see it lift the table and fly away.
However, just taking off would satisfy me for now." More »
We might have been divided on the useful merits of the original HoodiePillow, but this updated travel version strikes a perfect balance between portability, comfort, and its ability to block out all distractions. Read More >>
Featured comment by snapper.fishes:
"Okay that's just cheap. With that kind of price tag they should have included some sort of stuffing in it. You can buy a full hoodie for less than 15 ..." More »
As simple as it is, you'd think it would be nigh impossible to improve on the paper coffee cup. After all, as long as it holds coffee without leaking, what's there to improve? Well, designers Hongseok Kim and Inhye Hwang found a way, by adding a tear-off stir stick to the paper handle. Read More >>
Featured comment by mrhale:
"It looks like the handles fold against the sides like other paper cups with handles:
http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=paper+cup+with+handles" More »