Making your computer desk out of FedEx boxes may save you some money, but it definitely isn’t recommended. You’ll find that and more in this interesting feature.
This could quite possibly be the strangest — or most creative — commercial we’ve come across, showing a child who’s ability to gain knowledge never ceases. Continue reading to watch.
Energy Tree is basically a device that checks your power usage by looking at “device consumption, home consumption and long term sustainability.” More pictures + description after the break.
We have entered the 21st century entering a dawn of being constantly connected and always on. We are now more efficient within our work and leisure but not within our use of power and energy
[via YankoDesign]
Created by “Greensabbath”, the Japanese-inspired “Yuugou” case mod “represents the perfection of the wood frame case and also the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and state-of-the art technology.” More pictures after the break.
It is nice to be inspired from your own work. For example, my projects usually build on each other and you can see a clear progression from one to the next. Yuugou is no different, from the inner / outer frame concept inspired by Sangaku, to the side panel design, inspired from my Japanese lamp
[via Bit-Tech]
In this feature, we take a look at three desktops that combine both form and function: “Beryl”, “Vista Aero”, and “Bumptop 3D”. [pic via Linux-Tip]
That’s right, a modder hacked a 4.77MHz IBM PC Model 5150 (640K RAM; CGA video; 10MB HDD; Sound Blaster Pro) to play full motion color video, running at 30 frames per second. Video after the break.
No tricks, this is for real! This kind of speed is only achievable using text mode (!) and 8088 assembler
The “vCrib” is a USB-powered sentry gun that can be controlled via a remote computer. See it in action after the break.
Moreover, the weapon actually packs a webcam on the barrel, allowing users to login via computer, tilt / swivel the gun with simple mouse flicks, and fire away if you spot any intruders within its broad line of sight
[via Engadget]
OCZ has unveiled the “world’s fastest” RAM, which is clocked at a speedy 1200MHz. Available now, priced at $250 — 2GB (2 x 1,024MB) kits.
Of course, we’ve seen quicker memory stuffed onto graphics cards, but the new motherboard-ready PC2-9600 Flex XLC modules sport a svelte hybrid cooling system that melds passive air and liquid injection systems to give you all the bragging rights you’d ever need
[via Engadget]
File this under: ” Strange USB Accessories” Memorex has unveiled a poker chip USB flash drive that is set to hit Target stores next month. Pricing has not yet been announced.
This 1GB device sports a design that any chip stacker would appreciate, and aside from giving you something to flip between your nervous fingers when pondering a fold, it also includes “software to play Texas Hold ‘Em right from your PC.” Additionally, a blue LED lights things up when data is being accessed
[via Engadget]
Microsoft has just released an interesting commercial to promote its “Beta Experience” test, and it’s quite clever to say the least — if only testing products were that simple… Watch after the jump.