Nintendo to Debut Wii 2 At E3 2011: Why This Makes Us Cry
With a brief press release, Nintendo has invoked excitement and a slight sense of despair to the hopes and dreams of Wii-lovers around the world. A working second-generation Wii console will be shown at the E3 Expo starting June 7, and will be released in 2012. Unfortunately, this news brings …
Sarcos the Dancing and Balancing Robot
Currently, biped robots are still known for their awkwardness, their stilted walking doing little to make them seem human. This remarkable robot, dubbed Sarcos, is able to better capture the sense of balance that humans (well, most of us) are known for.
Iron Man Collides With Lego to Create One Cool Toy
Time and again we come across fascinating creations contributed by LEGO fans across the globe. These creations are from across various categories like automobiles, animals, and fictional characters. One such LEGO fan has come up with an amazing 55 cm tall Iron Man figure.
New Engrain Tactile Keyboard Concept
In the past decade or so, typing has become an increasingly relevant skill for all to have. Growing up, many children nowadays are subjected to classes which teach proper hand placement and movement, but one designer, Michael Roopenian, hopes to ease the struggle to obtain such skills with a new and innovative …
15 Crazy Mousetraps
No matter how animal loving you are, nothing annoys you more than a mouse rustling in your house.
Justice League to the Rescue!
Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman are here to fight the forces of evil in the cutest form ever!
Handspring Puppet Company: Imagination and Genius
I have the dubious honour of living in a sleepy little town in the Eastern Cape, which every year hosts the biggest Arts Festival in South Africa.
The Supple: One Step Closer To Creating The Sluggish World Of Sitting
At first the supple moving chair concept seems to be state of the art and brilliant. But after a while when I imagined the world full of “supples,” the whole idea scared the hell out of me.
Pirhana Plant Needle Felt: A Wooly Tribute to the Tube Dweller
Mario, dear, sweet, selfless Mario, where you find such terrifying “thank goodness I’m not from the Mushroom Kingdom” foes continues to amaze me. From the likes of the grotesque and squat Goomba and drone-like Koopa Troopa, to the leader of the Koopa Troop itself, Bowser, it’s a wonder how the …
Nico Sushi Memo Block
Love sushi? Love writing notes? Why not combine the two with these stylish Nico Sushi memo blocks straight from Japan. Add a bit of fun to a boring office desk; these pads are sure to be a great conversation piece.