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Folding Origami Boat

David Delony — Thu, 24 May 2012 14:15:17 +0000

If you think of origama, images of folding pieces of paper into cranes come to mind. But a couple of guys have decided to take his ambitions further by building a folding boat.

Max Frommeld and Arno Mathies, Masters students of production design at London’s Royal College of Art have created ...
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LED Lifesaver Makes Water A Safer Place

Federico Lo Giudice — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:46:10 +0000

Life Light is a game changing creation: a lifesaver that makes itself visible in any circumstances, even in low light, or the darkest night. This is an efficient and practical lifesaver and emergency buoy that, if located anywhere on a beach, by the sea or a lake, could help prevent ...
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The First Underwater Hotel

Netta Siach Lindenfeld — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:13:56 +0000

Dubai is well known for its futuristic and unique building skyline so this news don’t really comes much as a surprise. After holding the title for the second tallest hotel in the world 1,296 ft high, Dubai decided its time to hold yet another record and build the first underwater hotel.

The UFO ship looking hotel is going to featured ...
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World’s Tallest Structure Built in South Korea for LEGO’s Birthday

Shira Blank — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:50:23 +0000

There’s only one place to build, and that’s up! South Korea celebrates LEGO’s 80th birthday by building the tallest LEGO structure to date. Happy Birthday LEGO!

I know that when I am a year older, I get a cake, possibly a few presents, and maybe a lightening of my work load ...
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Segway-Style Ride

Federico Lo Giudice — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:30:03 +0000

Vehicles with two wheels do not necessarily have to be bikes. Introducing now, the first Segway themed vehicles ever, with capacity for two people.

This is the Cutie Pod, a Segway themed vehicle that transforms the 2-wheeler into a multifunctional transportation pod. This wonder is balanced on a movable joint ...
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Enjoy Your Next Meal in a Car at this Themed Restaurant

Shira Blank — Sat, 12 May 2012 16:13:59 +0000

Looking to dine in a pink Mini Cooper? Want to be surrounded by old-school 1960′s era driving memorabilia? An old-school car-themed restaurant in Taiwan has you enjoying your next meal in the back seat of a Cadillac.

Did your mom used to scream at you not to eat in the car ...
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Grandpa Takes Over Hoth With The At-At Imperial Walker For Old People

Federico Lo Giudice — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:07:30 +0000

In a really literal play on the true meaning of AT-AT walker, this piece appears out of nowhere. Be ready, here comes geeky and hilarious in one lone package.

This picture is sort of old, but recently grabbed our attention after the Geek Tyrant team pointed us towards this Flickr photo. ...
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Will The New Hovering Volkswagen Car Design Get Off the Ground?

Shira Blank — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:00:56 +0000

Hover cars are a thing of dreams…and the Back to the Future movie franchise. Now Volkswagen is showcasing a new car design that looks much like an egg but hovers off the ground.

Ever since watching “Back to the Future” and reading sci-fi stories, the idea of the “flying car” have ...
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I See You: Living in a Transparent House

Shira Blank — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:00:52 +0000

Well, we’ve all seen homes that have beautiful floor to ceiling windows providing a stunning view of the outside world. Well, what if you could get a view from everywhere you look. One home in Japan is completely made of windows.

Everyone knows the popular Alfred Hitchcock movie “Rear Window” where ...
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Bicycle Horn that is Louder than the Concorde Jet

Shira Blank — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:30:58 +0000

The Hornster Bicycle features a bell more deafening than a 747 at liftoff and is sure to get the attention of any motorist or other passerby on the street.

Anyone who has taken their bicycle out on busy city streets knows how difficult it is to get noticed by motorists, other ...
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