This picture of an hazardous materials data sheet on the element known as “Woman” will surely make quite a few of you guys chuckle, while some of our female readers will probably roll their eyes in exasperation at the sight of it. It might be interesting to see something like this made from the other […]
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As a writer, I’m aware that just one or two words really can transform a sentence. Take this proposition: The Freeman’s Auction House in Philadelphia is auctioning off 100 helmets this Saturday with an average starting price of $1,500. Pretty bland, huh? Now let’s try it again with two extra words: The Freeman’s Auction House […]
Anyone here need a powerstrip that works while being submerged under water? No? Well in case you ever do, which might not be the most brilliant of ideas, Wet Circuits now sells a waterproof power strip. Behold: [Available for $35 on webcircuits.com]
Last week I wrote a short post about e-readers and their decided limitations during the summer months. A few of our readers suggested, in lieu of purchasing an e-reader, to go with something simpler. Like an iPod, cell phone, or other small device. Admittedly, that’s just what I’ve been doing. I have an iPod Touch […]
Developed and designed by Peter Treadway, the Treadway motorized shoes allow you to travel around at up to 10mph, and when you’re not using them, you can still do pretty much anything you like, such as walking or riding a bike. [Via James Dyson Award]
You guys have to check this awesome interactive LED puzzle made by 4 French students as part of their embedded systems architecture course at Télécom ParisTech. [Via [H]]
Unless you’ve prevented their updates from appearing on your facebook home page, you probably get spammed by Zynga and their stupid games almost every day. And now even those who were bright enough to stop Zynga from spamming them online will have to endure seeing the company’s marketing material at their local 7-Eleven convenience stores. […]
It’s hardly a shock to discover that people are able to read a printed book quicker than on a reading device. But surprisingly one study suggests the difference isn’t that large, and there may be little difference in enjoyment either. The Nielsen Norman Group, headed by usability expert Jakob Nielsen, carried out a test where […]
Here’s a clever cartoon that uses robots and some simple BASIC code to explain how kids usually behave during long car trips. [Source | Via Neatogeek]