Though it may look painful to use, this scale’s “tightly-packed pins mean that no real pain will be involved, but it would mean that your weight would be more evenly distributed across your feet.” No word yet on pricing or availability. Click here for one more picture.
The concept is interesting, but it would be even better if it could mold to shapes like those desktop pin art gadgets from the 80’s.
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Whether it be rental or cargo trucks, this bridge never loses. Unfortunately, the engineers overlooked the fact that most trucks won’t clear its 11′ 8″ height. Video after the break.
Let’s just hope that some of these drivers placed a check in the box for the optional insurance when renting their moving trucks.
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Similar to the Math Clock, the IQ Watch lets those unfamiliar with reading a standard clock face, but great at solving arithmetic problems, challenge themselves. No word yet on pricing or availability. Click here for first picture in gallery.
Designer Rolf Sachs has created a watch with a blackboard-style face for watch brand Fortis. According to Sachs, the concept emerged from a shop window he designed for London department store Selfridges, shown below.
At $1.18/each, the Brush & Rinse Toothbrush looks “like a standard toothbrush except for the back of the head which was specially engineered to ‘effectively redirect water from a faucet to your mouth for easy rinsing.'”
The only catch is that they have to pre-sell 50,000 units by the end of the year in order to meet the production run requirements.
[via OhGizmo]
From afar, it may look like a regular coat, but this innovative gadget can also be used as a backpack and tent. Yes, “when it’s time to set up camp, the interior lining can be stretched out and pegged – creating a private, protective cocoon.” Click here for first picture in gallery.
Again, it’s only a concept at this point – but I’ve watched enough Suvivorman and Man vs. Wild to know that something like this could be useful in the real world.
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Starting at $63,244 on eBay, this 2009 Lamborghini Murcielago LP-640 replica is “built on a brand new GM chassis; the chassis comes with a full frame, (not the uni-body like others).” Auction page. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.
..the correct dimensions, 181 inches long, 81 inches wide, UNLESS you park a real MURCIELAGO next to it. No one will ever know it’s not a real Lamborghini, UNLESS YOU TELL THEM !!! Now I’m sure your asking “yeah it looks good but is it fast”.
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A group of iPhone programmers created an application that enables anyone, including Lewis Hamilton, to control a real Formula 1 car. This application basically makes use of the phone’s Bluetooth capabilities, with all controls (throttle, steering wheel, brakes, gas, etc.) wired up to a special receiver. Continue reading for the video.
Apple reveals an all-new iPod Shuffle. Priced at $80, it comes loaded with 4GB of built-in memory, text-to-speech artists and track names, and 10-hours of continuous playback. Click here for first picture in gallery.
The third generation iPod shuffle is significantly smaller than a AA battery, holds up to 1,000 songs and is easier to use with all of the controls conveniently located on the earphone cord.
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This Star Trek iPhone interface isn’t just for looks, it offers the “LCARS calculator and SBSettings, as well as sounds and an animated background to make the whole thing look cooler.” Video after the break.
I even ported the Enterprise’s computer font – Swiss911, used for the Library Computer Access/Retrieval System’s interface – to the iPhone.[via Gizmodo]
Amazon is offering the T-Mobile G1 at just $97.99 shipped with service plan, originally priced at $399.99. This Smartphone “comes equipped with a convenient trackball for more precise, one-handed navigation.” Product page.
If you’ve been hoping a deal on the T-Mobile G1 was imminent, well then you’re in luck: Amazon’s got a sweet deal going now, whereby you can grab one for $97.