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Sun, 29 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

Turn Your E-Waste Into Furniture and Hide It In Plain Sight [E-Waste]

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT

There are lots of recycling programs that will happily salvage the raw materials from your outdated electronics. But if you still can't let your old 386 go, maybe Rodrigo Alonso has another solution for you—turn it into gaudy furniture. More »

This Beautiful Hand Mixer Sadly Doesn't Actually Exist [Concepts]

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:00:00 GMT

It is a crime against humanity, at least those who cook, that Meike Harde's beautiful Quix handheld mixer only exists as a concept prototype. Because it somehow improves upon every one I've ever used with a design that's actually simpler. More »

Your iPad Breathes Life Into Totoya's Plush Creatures [Video]

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Designed to be a soft interactive toy for kids, rather than a protective case for your tablet, Totoya's plush creatures completely swallow and protect your iPad while providing a peek at its display through a couple of strategic holes. More »

ATM Gives Out Dead Mouse [Wtf]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:35:00 GMT

You know the economy is really going to bloody hell when ATMs start to pay bank customers with dead rodents, which is exactly what happened to this guy on the right. He got his cash and the dead Mickey on the left. More »

The World's Greatest Chefs Talk About their Favourite Kitchen Tools [Video]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:30:00 GMT

Hearing Anthony Bourdain, Eric Ripert, José Andrés, and April Bloomfield talk about their favorite kitchen tools won't make you a better chef. But that doesn't mean you can't learn from them. More »

You're Probably Not Going To Sleep Through a Megaphone Alarm Clock [Alarm Clocks]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT

It's not the first one to go the obnoxiously loud route, but since this clever Megaphone Alarm Clock is available from the Museum of Modern Art Store, it's certainly the first to do it with a healthy dose of style. More »

Instant Smoke Drops Add a Little Magic To Your Photographs [Photography]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT

Unless you're a master at 3D and compositing, digitally adding smoke to a photo is a lot harder than adding it practically while you're shooting. And with these instant smoke drops, you can easily create plumes without burning your studio down. More »

Hardest Shot App Measures Slapshot Speeds: Decides If You're NHL Material [Apps]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:00:00 GMT

Using the iPhone's microphone, the NHL's new Hardest Shot app can actually measure the speed of your slapshot and your NHL potential. With the right setup of course. More »

The Spice Grinder Improved With Grade School Science [Cooking]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:00:00 GMT

Remember when you first learned about the power of levers? And how (in theory) you could even use one to move a mountain? Well Kuhn Rikon has applied the same principles to a spice grinder, but on a smaller scale. More »

At Just $40, the Price Is Right For Tenqa's Bluetooth Headphones [Headphones]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:00:00 GMT

I haven't had a chance to test Tenqa's new REMXD Bluetooth headphones, so I have no idea what they sound like. But at just $40 they're some of the cheapest wireless headphones you can buy, and might be worth a try. More »

What Makes a Better Skipping Stone: The iPhone 4 Or the HTC Desire HD? [Video]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:00:00 GMT

Of all the tests we conduct when we review a phone, for some reason we've never checked to see how well a handset skips across a lake. But a Chinese man has, officially ending the iPhone vs. Android debate. More »

There Is No Risk Of Popping This Inflatable Steel Furniture [Furniture]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:00:00 GMT

You don't expect the inflatable couch you bought for your dorm room to last longer than a semester. But Oskar Zieta's inflatable furniture will. It's actually made of steel you inflate yourself, making it impervious to thumbtacks and other abuse. More »

One Of History's Greatest Minds Can Now Store Your Stupid Cat Videos [Flash Drives]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT

Mimobot has been doing the character-based flash drive thing for a while now, focusing on superheroes and other fictional personalities. But their new Legends of Mimobot Series will instead feature the "stars of the human race," starting with Albert Einstein. More »

Twitter's Awful But Amazing Recruitment Video [Video]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT

There's nothing like a good viral video to spread the word that you're hiring, and tbat's what Twitter hopes they've created with their latest recruiting effort that combines equal parts cheesy and awesome. More »

Boxx Electric Bike Takes Its Design Stylings From IKEA's Packaging [Bikes]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT

The limited capacity of batteries has made aerodynamics particularly important for extending the range of electric vehicles. So why have the makers of the Boxx electric bike completely thrown those principles out the window with their box on wheels? More »

The Only Avalanche I want to See Coming at Me Is One in This Lab [Science]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:20:18 GMT

While we've come up with ingenious methods of escaping avalanches, science still isn't well-versed in their inner mechanics. A Montana State University researcher is trying to change that by setting off his own mini-avalanches—just, you know, indoors. More »

US Government Nixes Three of Rambus' Most Prized Patents [Lawsuits]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:40:00 GMT

Three patents pertaining to memory chip design that were used to successfully sue HP and Nvidia—dubbed the Barth Patents—are among Rambus' most valuable IP. Excuse me, they were among Rambus' most valuable until the US patent office invalidated them. More »

Trade Whatever You've Got for Whatever You Want with the Swap-O-Matic [Video]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:40:57 GMT

Who Knew Sesame Street Was the Place to See Such Smut? [Image Cache]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 04:20:00 GMT

Mild and graphic violence? Nudity? RAPE? Looks like Sesame Street is suffering from a bit of urban blight. [Reddit via Buzzfeed] More »

Tomorrow's Spies Will Drop F-BOMBS All Over the Place [Spying]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:40:19 GMT

Fuck. It's a word that commands attention. These F-BOMB computers, however, are designed to do just the opposite—quietly and inconspicuously gather sensitive information from within secure areas. And if the F-Bomb is discovered or destroyed, fuck it! It only cost $50 to build in the first place. More »

This Week's Top Web Comedy Video: Mitt Romney, Pickup Artist [Video]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:00:00 GMT

It's been a trying campaign for those still left duking it out on the GOP nomination trail. Endless debates, vicious negative adds flying left and right. If you're Mitt Romney, you've only got one option left to keep your campaign alive: play the Game. More »

How to Get to the Seafloor Without Holding Your Breath [Design]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:20:00 GMT

Before we had ALVIN—or proper submarines for that matter—the best way to get to the seafloor was by using a diving bell. Originally made from recycled church bells, these diving apparatuses protected their passengers from the murky depths in a bubble of air. Our friends at Oobject have assembled nine of the best. More »

The Beatles: Here Comes The Sun! With a Guitar Solo You've Never Heard Before [Video]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:00:00 GMT

"Here Comes the Sun" is my favorite George Harrison Beatles song, probably because it reminds me vividly of the day he died. This new guitar solo is finally bringing the song back to life for me. More »

Everything You Need to Keep Your Teeth from Rotting Out [Toolkit]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:20:00 GMT

Poor oral hygiene is the surest way to make sure you have a bunch of personal space all to yourself. At all times. With no exceptions. Which probably isn't something that you really want! So here's a list of stuff that'll keep your loved ones close and your dentist the hell away from you. More »

Neil DeGrasse Tyson Shoots Down Gingrich's Moon Base [Video]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:40:00 GMT

Neil DeGrasse Tyson—one of my favorite space people—was interviewed by MSNBC's Martin Bashir about Newt Gingrich's moon base plan by 2020. The short version: Newt got it wrong. The long version: watch the video. More »

Why Is There a Hyperlink In a Newspaper? [WTFriday]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:20:00 GMT

A lot has been said about how newspapers need to embrace the Internet and tablets in order to survive. Apparently, this newspaper has already figured out how to embed interactive features in paper. Bravo! [Reddit] More »

Macworld Is Weird Now [Video]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:10:45 GMT

I love Macworld Expo. I've gone more years than I haven't out of the last dozen. But for most of those years, Apple was presenting. That's changed. More »

Traktor Kontrol S2 Performance Routine Free Mappings

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:04:55 GMT

Traktor Kontrol S2 Performance Routine Free Mappings

Daily Desired: You Can Tell This Beautiful Braun Alarm Clock to Shut Up on the Weekend [Desired]

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Alarm clocks—or alarm phones, if you wish—are a necessity, but that doesn't make me hate them less. During the week, I live and die by a buzzer, but on the weekend, I don't have to listen to no clock. More »

The Sweet Grapefruit That Gets You Drunk [Video]

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:51:03 GMT

Some people don't like grapefruit because they're too bitter. Some don't like them because they don't get you drunk. Lucky them: This recipe solves both of those problems. Just the thing for a chilly winter evening (or morning). More »

Automator Your iPhone, Sing-A-Long, Make Commitments, and Take Quality iPhone Photos [Iphone Apps Of The Week]

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:40:13 GMT

Automating your tasks on the iPhone seems like a wonderful dream that'll never come true. Well wake up dream warrior, because it's a reality. Also, follow through with your commitments, sing to the world, and take amazing photos.

Stream Videos on the Cheap, Flip a Ship, and Resurrect Chopin [Video]

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:40:10 GMT

It's time to move away for the usual Rock Band/Guitar Hero single-band spinoffs. Let's start looking to the masters. Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin. We've already got the Chopin game ready to go. While rocking to the true classics, you can flip a ship and stream your favorite symphonies.

Stop Getting Lost, Do Some Hybrid Mining, Scan for Deals, and Record Your Friends [Android Apps Of The Week]

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:40:00 GMT

Living in a city means that sometimes you need a little help getting around. There's always a street you've never heard of that you need to get to. We found a series of apps that'll help you find that hidden club. Plus, we play a Minecraft/Minesweeper crossover game, go hunting for deals, and make quality recordings of birds. Hey, birds sound nice. More »

Tales of Password-Hacking Woe [Password]

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:20:00 GMT

It's the social media sites that do you in. A Close Friend—capital C, capital F—posts a link to a video that piques your interest. Click. Suddenly you're asked to sign back into Facebook. What happens next? You give some hacker or spambot your password, and your whole digital life is at risk. More »

Oh Great: Chunks of Fukushima's Corroded Radioactive Uranium Could Survive in the Ocean for Years [Science]

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:40:00 GMT

Last march when the Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant was disastrously damaged by a tsunami, plant technicians used seawater to cool the meltdown situation. At the time, that was probably the best way to avoid an even worse situation. More »

USS Enterprise Coffee Table Is Furniture's Final Frontier [Star Trek]

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:40:00 GMT

When I was a in middle school, I built the bridge of the Enterprise in my parents' basement out of old computer parts. It wasn't this cool, but I was pretty proud of my level of Trek fandom. Now, Inhabitat found something that tops that level of Trekkie swag: a coffee table modeled after the USS Enterprise. More »

What Playing in a Dog Park Looks Like from a Dog's Point of View (Hint: Awesome) [Video]

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:00:00 GMT

I've always wondered what the world looks like from a dog's point of view. After watching this video, now I know. Kelsey Wynn outfitted his Great Dane, Bishop, with a GoPro and took him to the dog park to play. You get to see everything Bishop's see and it looks so freaking fun. More »

The Best Time to Change All Your Passwords [User Manual]

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:38:37 GMT

February 1 is change your password day. But don't make it a one-time thing. Password changing should be a routine you practice regularly. Like hand-washing, or trolling Facebook. Especially ones you've shared. More »