Guerra de La Paz Wears Their Art On Their Sleeves

by Art Outside The...

The clothes we wear tell part of a story about who we are. Cuban artist team Guerra de la Paz uses recylced clothes to express their political and artistic messages.

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MakerBot Announces 3D Scanner

by dendory

MakerBot announced the MakerBot Digitizer, the first mass market 3D scanner which can scan real life objects, turning them into digital models in order to be printed again. The company was showing off their prototypes at the SXSW conference.

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At China's Luxurious Panda Inn, All The Rooms Are Bear

by China.new

The newly-opened Panda Inn in Emeishan, China, offers guests the bear necessities of the panda variety. Elegantly appointed suites like the Space Room, Digital Room and Forest Room display panda-themed décor that's bemusing, bewitching and even bamboozling.

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Finally! Hot Dogs So Comfortable You Can Stick Them In Your Ears

by Bob J

Have you always wanted to put hot dogs in your ears but couldn't find a good reason to do it? Or any reason to do it? Look no further. The reason to put hot dogs in your ears has arrived and is here now. Right now!

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No Electricity And Need A Light? Then SOCCKET To Me!

A SOCCKET Ball With An LED Light Plugged In

by Laurie Kay Olson

A group of Harvard alumni said let there be light. After some serious work and designing, and a few fun games of soccer there was light. It is a fairly simple idea to bring electricity and light to areas of the world where such things are scarce. It comes in the form of a soccer ball called SOCCKET that captures kinetic energy during play. Just a quick half hour of play can power an LED light for up to three hours.

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Back To The Future: X Ray Glasses

by Michael Daisy

For those who have always wondered about how those X-Ray Specs from your youth worked, here's everything you probably never thought to ask.

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Solid Gold Replica Of Lionel Messi's Foot Priced at $5.25 Million

by Steve Levenstein

A solid gold, 25-kilogram (55 pound), anatomically correct replica of Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi's left foot has been put up for sale by the Leo Messi foundation but you'll have to act fast, as it's a limited time offer. Cast and crafted by Japanese jeweler Ginza Tanaka, a portion of the $5.25 million sale proceeds are earmarked to assist victims of the devastating March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Facebook Announces Redesigned News Feed

by dendory

Facebook's new news feed will provide a brand new design that is unified between desktop and mobile, provide more options for users, and bring better content to the top. The company hopes that these changes will make the social network more relevant in the coming years.

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Design A Board Game for the National Young Game Inventors Contest!

by Arnold Carreiro

If you’re a budding inventor between the ages of five and twelve, with a desire to create the next “Clue” or “Monopoly,” we encourage you to throw your board game design into the ring for the National Young Game Inventors Contest!

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QUO Proposes PC Motherboard For Hackintoshers

by Rey M.L.

Want to run Mac OS X, but don't feel like shelling out over a thousand dollars for a real Mac? QUO's motherboard, for which it is seeking funding for on Kickstarter, aims to give you a cheaper route.

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Hotels Get 'Scroogled' & 'Facebucked' With Google & Facebook Search

Hotels Get 'Scroogled' & 'Facebucked' With Recent Google & Facebook Search Updates

by Ron Callari

Getting "Scroogled" was entered into our lexicon as the result of recent TV commercial campaign launched by Microsoft. To get "Facebucked" was a term associated with the graphic novel satire, "Facebucks & Dumb F*cks" published in 2010. Both are aptly associated with advertising strategies used by Google and Facebook as they apply to the hotel industry.

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Got Jet Lag? All You Need Is A "Light Shower"

by Laurie Kay Olson

Anyone who flies knows that one of the most difficult parts of air travel is jet lag. Jet lag is a physiological condition created by alterations to the body's circadian rhythym resulting from rapid long-distance travel. Sufferers experience sleep disturbances, cognitive issues, fatigue, headache, and irritability, even indigestion. It can take days to recover from jet lag. Now Delta Airlines has come up with a way to help passengers recover quickly.

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Bubble Wrap Case for iPhone 5 Puts Snap, Crackle & Pop In Your Pocket

by China.new

Old & busted: Rice Krispies going “snap crackle & pop” in your cereal bowl. New hotness: An iPhone 5 going “snap crackle & pop” in your pocket! Yes indeed, the Bubble Wrap Case for iPhone 5 provides owners with the inexplicable joy of popping bubble wrap anytime, anywhere, repeatedly since the case's “bubbles” never actually burst.

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Will The Next Pontiff Be A Social Media Pope?

Will The Next Pontiff Be The Social Media Pope?

by Ron Callari

It's been said that the selection process for deciding the next Pope is cloaked in smoke and mirrors - before the actual white smoke rises. Like a literal interpretation of a Greek Tragedy's 'Deus ex Machina' - a seemingly difficult challenge is overcome by the intervention of God - where divine inspiration finally saves the day. Which poses an interesting question, might the All Mighty think the time is right fora more aggressive Social Media Pope?

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Gaming on Glass - The Sports Floor of the Future

by John J. Staughton

The age of smart technology is upon us as we can see in our phones, cars, and even houses. But what about our floors? ASB GlassFloor is a changeable, LED-infused invention that may change the way we play sports, advertise, and even walk down a hallway.

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MIT Scientists Create A Frost-Free Windshield Coating

by Laurie Kay Olson

One of the bane's to many people's existence is that frigid winter chore of scraping ice off of the car windows on icy winter mornings. Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new coating that could make scraping a thing of the past. This coating can also be used on other surfaces such as glasses and camera lenses.

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Angelcare Bath Support Allows For Easy Baby Bathing

by Kim Patterson

Many baby bathtubs and bath supports are awkward, uncomfortable or don’t allow for easy cleaning. The Angelcare Bath Support has holes covering the main body to allow water to flow through and an ergonomic design that keeps baby comfortable.

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Microsoft Reveals Big Themes For 2013

by dendory

As part of the company's TechForum event in Seattle this week, Microsoft reveals that three big technologies and innovations will shape the world of technology in the coming year. First, the arrival of big data along with the affordability of cloud processing power, then learning systems, and finally more human interfaces will allow all of this power to be used by more people.

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5 Best Vacuums For Pet Owners

by Lady Bee

Have a pet and need a vacuum that can handle the needs of a pet owner? Pet dander, fur, hair, skin and feathers are a challenge to clean up in our homes. To make a 'clean sweep' of your home, you're going to need some strong suction to remove your pets' shedding. Here are five of the best vacuum cleaners that, as it happens, specialize in pet hair!

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Fighting Cold War II In Cyberspace With "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named"?

by Ron Callari

In Harry Potter, the most evil of villains was referred to as "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named." The inference being that saying the name aloud would strike fear in the hearts and minds of the general public -- but, more importantly would also would wreak additional menace and havoc at the hands of the evil wizard, Voldemort. This analogy holds true today with a new Cold War and a new enemy.

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