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“Even the box has stage presence. Loud, like a rock star. Practical, like a roadie. In just 48 hours, the Marshall Fridge box garnered over 14 million impressions online. And a few weeks later, a formal complaint from UPS because it was too appealing to thieves.”
Set for FOX’s Fall 2013 line-up, it stars Karl Urban as a troubled cop who is forced to work with the department’s mandatory new “synthetic” officers. From J.H. Wyman (Fringe) and J.J. Abrams (What is he not involved in?)
An eight-year-old boy wakes up in a field with vague memories of his life – a life which apparently ended 32 years earlier. One of the more compelling sounding series on ABC’s 2013 Fall lineup.
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It’s been a while since I did any serious circuit board hacking, but back in the day I saw my share of electronic components. One of my favorite parts was always the resistor – not because of its rudimentary electrical properties – but because its value could always be identified through a convenient color-coding scheme. In fact, I think at some point I had actually memorized a resistor color chart. Of course, now my mind is feeble, and I couldn’t tell the difference between a 22 ohm and a 2200 ohm. While I don’t personally wear bracelets, I’m still highly compelled by this nifty bracelet made from colorful resistors.

Artist Megan Nissen of Techcycled carefully selects resistors and assembles these nifty “ladder” style bracelets which have a rainbow of resistor colors. While the bracelets are definitely geeky, they’re also elegant, with sparkly Swarovski crystals and finished with a nice silver toggle clasp to hold it on your wrist.

The Rainbow Resistor Bracelet sells for $125(USD) over on Etsy. While you’re over there, be sure to check out Techcycled complete collection of jewelry fabricated from recycled electronic components and wires.
Resistance is futile. There, I said it.
Build the most epic sandcastle on the beach with the help of these construction equipment inspired grips that can make short work of digging out even the stickiest of sand.
UK readers, here’s a chance for you to learn some of the best techniques for surviving in the outdoors, including a grueling course in which participants are put to the test for 24 hours in the wild. Let’s hope it doesn’t involve this.
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Google Glass made the world at large aware of the existence and potential of augmented reality headsets and heads-up displays. Surely we’ll see more and more similar devices appear. In fact, one such device could launch before Glass. It’s called the Recon Jet, a nerdy accessory for jocks.

Recon Instruments, the company behind the Recon Jet, clearly designed the headset to augment sports and other outdoor-related activities. It has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and all the other sensors and connectivity technology that Glass has. But instead of projecting its monitor through a prism, the Recon Jet’s display is directly situated at the front of the device. This makes it more visible than the resulting transparent display on the Glass. Recon Instruments placed the Recon Jet’s display below the user’s right eye because according to the company’s research it was the least obtrusive location.
Here’s Mashable’s interview with a spokesman from Recon Instruments:
Without knowing the final specs of both devices, it’s hard to say if the Glass can also do everything that the Recon Jet can. It’s also equally important that Recon Instruments get the support of app developers. One thing’s clear: there’s never been a better time to make prescription contact lenses. Except for the time when there weren’t any prescription contacts.
[Recon Instruments via Mashable via Reddit]
This flying robot seems pretty creepy. Not only can it fly around, it can attach itself to walls like some sort of flying lizard. It won’t be long until these things have tentacles and attach themselves to our faces, while we thrash around suffocating. Thanks, researchers, thanks.
Airburr was
developed at the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems, a branch of the
European École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland.
It is designed specifically to traverse cluttered environments,
like those in the aftermath of a disaster.
The big news here is that AirBurr now has the ability to fly into a room and attach itself to a wall and act as a remote monitoring outpost. While perched, the AirBurr also shuts its engines down, preserving battery power. It uses an instant adhesive pad to attach to smooth surfaces. The video doesn’t show it detaching from the wall, so I’m guessing they haven’t worked that part out yet, though we’ve already seen technology which can do that.
You already have a tasty looking sleeping bag for when you’re outdoors, but what about when you’re just chilling at home? Lazy Oaf’s got your back – and butt – with this sleeping bag shaped like a slice. Just don’t spill your real pizza on it.

We know that geeks can be really passionate about their particular nerdery and we’ve found a perfect example of that mega battle in the war between the Norwich Sci Fi Club and the Norwich Star Wars Club.
It seems Norwich Sci Fi Club treasurer Jim Poole lined up for an autograph from Doctor Who actor Graham Cole, but there was a problem. The convention the Doctor Who actor was signing at was hosted by the Norwich Star Wars Club and they didn’t take too kindly to a rival fan group showing up.
Apparently, words were exchanged. In the word of the Metro writer: “More than a dozen fans from the rival groups – including several in fancy dress – were involved in bitter exchanges outside the venue.”
In other words, geeks in cosplay got into a war of words with other geeks in cosplay over turf.
::grin:: Gotta love it.
On the plus side, no one was hurt, everyone’s fine and will live to fight another day.
(Photo and story via Metro UK)
If you watch movies and trailers fairly frequently, then no doubt this shirt will look familiar to you. Its design is based on the Motion Picture Association of America’s (MPAA) film rating review system that informs viewers if what they’re watching is safe for all audiences or not.
It doesn’t copy the entire notice, of course.

Rather, the designer behind it, New Zealand-based artist Barn Bocock of How to Carve Roast Unicorn, made a few choice changes to the text. The layout remains almost entirely the same, though.
Barn calls the design ‘The Following T-Shirt’, which is pretty apt for what it is.

The Following T-Shirt is available to purchase online for $30, and as it says, it’s rated “T” for Teerrific.
[via Gamefreaks via Laughing Squid]
Do you have access to multiple data connections or Internet providers? Connectify’s Switchboard is a cloud service subscription that lets you gang together multiple Internet connections at once to speed up both downloads and uploads.
I’m not a fan of Warhammer 40,000 myself, but this Blood Angels Space Marine costume looks so awesome, I want to check it out and see what I have been missing. Youtuber Pilerud scratch built this Warhammer 40K Space Marine Blood Angel Tactical Sergeant, 7th company, 9th squad, costume himself.

He obviously loves Warhammer, having devoted 400 hours over 10 months to making this badass costume. The completed outfit weighs 25kg (~55 pounds) and stands about 215 cm tall (~7 feet). I am about 183 cm without armor. He used foam and hot glue and as well as other tricks to make it look more like the miniatures. Mech sounds are provided by ThinkGeek’s awesome little Mega Stomp Panic box. Check it out in action in the video below:
The cost? About €2500 (~$3206 USD) I love how everything moves as he is walking around. It’s all very fluid. Nice job!
[via Geeks Are Sexy]
When it comes to high-end audio products, Bang & Olufsen make some of the most elegant and expensive devices on the market. Saying “entry-level” for these guys sort of like saying entry-level Ferrari, in that you know just because it’s their cheapest product, it’s still going to be very expensive. Bang & Olufsen have announced a new home theater system called the BeoLab 14.

The company says that this speaker system uses its high-quality acoustic engineering and components, and while it’s designed specifically to complement Bang & Olufsen televisions, it will work with other TVs as well. The satellite speakers have a distinctive flat, round design, while the subwoofer looks like some sort of fancy vase.
Each of the satellite speakers offers 140 W of power, and the subwoofer has 280 W of dedicated power and an eight-inch downward facing driver. The system can be connected to B&O televisions with a built-in surround sound decoder, or you’ll need to have a receiver that can do the decoding if you don’t have a B&O TV.

You can also select from a variety of colors for the satellite grille cloths, to complement your specific room decor.

Buyers can opt for a 4.1 solution at a price of $3995(USD) or a full 5.1 solution at $4395. The BeoLab 14 will be available in B&O stores around the world this June.
Like many hobbyists, I rely on a good soldering iron. I’ve been soldering since the 3rd grade, and I’ve had quite a few soldering irons over the years. I’m currently using a Weller soldering station that I’ve had over 20 years (still going strong), so when I had a chance to try a new Weller soldering iron with built-in LEDs, I jumped at the opportunity. I received the 25W Standard Duty soldering iron.
Billed as a high-performance soldering iron for hobbyists, the new Weller soldering irons also received a red dot award for product design.
Inside the packaging you’ll find the soldering iron, a little user’s guide, and an iron stand to keep the hot tip off your work surface.
Made in Mexico, if you’re curious.
Here’s the iron resting on the stand.
This soldering iron features a rubberized grip and a three-sided shape in the middle.
Here you can see the three white LEDs that light up your work area. Pretty neat! There’s no on-off switch, which is just fine. Bonus: When the lights are on, the iron is also on! Yes, I’ve burned myself brushing my hand against a still-hot iron!
You’ll also notice the triangular shape a little better here. This really helps prevent the iron from rolling away at the worst possible time. Fantastic!
I found the new Weller SP25NUS LED-lit soldering iron comfortable and practical. Sure, the included stand is a little light-weight, but at a price of $14.99 to $27.99 (about $16.99 as shown) for the soldering iron, you can afford to get a decent soldering iron stand. I won’t be giving up my veteran Weller soldering station, but this will be my go-to second soldering iron.
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Filed in categories: Do-It-Yourself, How-To, Reviews
Tagged: soldering iron, Tools
Weller SP25NUS LED-lit Soldering Iron review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 18, 2013 at 11:00 am.
The latest trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim gives more sneak peeks at the monsters and giant robots that will go head-to-head in the movie. Check out the movie’s website for sweet images of the mecha.
The rumor mill is grinding away in regards to Avengers 2, specifically who’ll be added to the team and who might be returning.
Joss Whedon confirmed that brother/sister team Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch will be a part of Avengers 2, but he’s not saying how they fit into the bigger picture.
Per his interview with Eric Goldman of IGN:
“You know, they had a rough beginning. They’re interesting to me because they sort of represent the part of the world that wouldn’t necessarily agree with The Avengers. So they’re not there to make things easier. I’m not putting any characters in the movie that will make things easier.”
As to who may or may not be returning, there’s been talk that Robert Downey Jr. has been playing hardball with Marvel now that his contract with them is up for negotiation. Couple that with how things were left in Iron Man 3 and it might lead people to question whether Tony Stark will be back.
IRON MAN 3 SPOILERS AHEAD:
On that note, Joss had this to say:
“Well, I feel like in Iron Man 3, even though he said, ‘I’ve changed’ — he blew up his remote suits, but I don’t think anybody thinks he doesn’t have one anymore. The question is, if The Avengers are called, does he show up? And the answer is, ‘Yes!’”
(via CinemaBlend)
Some artists use
paint, while others choose charcoal. Some paintings take years, and
others take hours. Some hang on gallery walls, while others simply
lie forgotten on easels. Kseniya Simonova's art is different...
it's made entirely of sand, she can create some of them in mere
minutes, and when they are finished, she simply blows them away to
start something new.
"The Happiest Place on
Earth" is what the Disney franchise has been called for multiple
decades. Unfortunately, the long wait times can drasticaly reduce
the enjoyment that visitors take from the day. Those waiting for
hours can often be heard making statements like "are we there
yet?", "why isn't this line moving?", "I'm hungry or have to pee"
and "my feet hurt." Some travel agencies are getting fancy and are
taking measures to skirt the system so that their clients do not
have to wait in such long lineups.
Have you ever craved something so badly, that you Googled for the nearest restaurant that had that dish and ordered it – only to realize later on that it was the worst thing that you’ve ever tasted? This has happened to me loads of times, especially when I’m traveling and can’t get my usual fix at my favorite restaurant. This is a first-world problem that the Dish.fm app aims to fix for you.

All you have to do is key in the the food that you want to eat and the app will parse through thousands of reviews and ratings on sites like Yelp and Foursquare. After it sorts through all that data, Dish.fm will then tell you where you can find the best version of that food in the city that you’re in.

Dish.fm started out in New York and San Francisco and will slowly work their way through the US and through various cities in Europe. The best part? iOS users can get the Dish.fm app for free.
[via DVICE]
Invented by photographer Elvis Halilović, Ondu are durable and easy to use wooden pinhole cameras. Each camera is handmade by Elvis and his brother Benjamin. Available in six different designs.
Looking to take that FPS (First Person Shooter) experience to the
next level? Are you tired of dropping the enemy like every other
gamer out there? Do you want to have the baddest @ssed looking game
controller in cyberspace? The the Delta Six game controller may be
what you need to add to your gaming arsenal. The Delta Six is a FPS game controller built to
look and feel like a real weapon. The Delta Six has the ability to
know when you lift the controller to aim or move it to melee, it
uses motion control as well as other technologies to achieve this
level of sophistication. The Delta Six is built on the Arduino
platform and is open source so developers can interface with it.
The Delta Six is a Kickstarter project by David Kotkin and is
seeking funding until June 7, 2013 with an estimated delivery in
Dec 2013. This controller is compatible with the PC, XBOX and PS3
and will be upgradeable to the next generation systems via a
downloadable patch. Funding options start at $1 and run to $500
with $159 getting you a Delta Six game controller.
Filed in categories: Crowdfunded, Gaming Gear, News
Tagged: Crowdfunded, PC Gaming, PS3, XBox
Delta Six game controller adds firepower to your shooting games originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 18, 2013 at 9:00 am.
Ladies,
now this is something that you would want to check out considering
how bras are extremely delicate and expensive items to own, so
keeping them bras in good condition is a prerequisite. Enter the
Ricasol Bra Dryer, where this unique home appliance would be able
to dry your bras without damaging them. It will take anywhere from
20 to 30 minutes to get your bras dried, where it will make use of
an infrared light which will gently warm up your bra, while
evaporating the moisture that is located in the bra padding and
fabric.
With the Ricasol Bra Dryer, you can kiss goodbye to drying your bras on a line, or hanging them up on a shower bar or door knob, or to take the long hard route of using a hair dryer. Bras with underwires especially will need to be treated with special care, as the delicate components within are easily damaged using conventional drying methods. In a nutshell, the Ricasol Bra Dryer is a snap to use and stash away thanks to its relatively small form factor.
Product Page [ Ricasol Bra Dryer copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
A city bus was being driven along its route on Goucher Street in Johnstown, Pennsylvania when an unexpected passenger climbed in. From up front. A spokesman for the bus company claims no one was injured.
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Microsoft is promoting the Windows 8 operating system in China with “Training Camp”, an online advertising campaign of three videos designed to create buzz. Watermelon, Makeup and Piano show extraordinary stunts performed in the Windows 8 cause.

The Training Camp campaign was developed at JWT Beijing, China, by chief creative officer Polly Chu, creative directors Devin Zhao and Nicky Zhang, assistant creative director Gary Wang, copywriters Popeye Li, Nicolas Tian and Bernard Chan, art directors Christine Klemmt and Liang Zhou, head of digital account team Wednesday Chi, agency producers Amber Yu and Tetsu Bi, planner Ratan Malli, account service team Ruston Spurlock, Chiara Capitanio, Sabrina Zheng, Fay Xie and Vivienne Huang.
Filming was shot director Jinjing Zhu via JQK Production with producer Raymond Johnsen Lucas.
Since
Father’s Day is around the corner (all right, so it is sometime in
June, but it never hurts to be prepared in advance) and you are
sick and tired of thinking of the perfect gift as dad already has
numerous ties, shoes, vests, cufflinks, belts, and leather wallets.
Is there nothing out of the ordinary that you can give dad to bring
a smile to his face? A luxury watch might be a good idea, but it is
not unique. Enter the $2,700 Self Balancing Electric Unicycle, where
you might have visions of grandeur of Tony Stark’s briefcase suit,
as this is a briefcase-sized electric unicycle which allows one to
be perfectly balanced at all times thanks to the help of gyroscopic
sensors.
The Self Balancing Electric Unicycle is suited for both urban commuting as well as suburban recreation, where all you need to do is just to stand on its two folding feet pads. The integrated gyroscopic sensors will be able to detect a rider’s subtle feet movements, all the while taking into consideration a shoulder-slung backpack or bag for its center-of-mass calculations. All you need to do is grip the handlebar and lean forward, resulting in a steady acceleration without jolting, and if you want to slow down or stop, just lean backward.
Turning is a snap, where you control it with side-to-side balance and turn around with subtle leaning. The unicycle will be powered by a 500-watt electric motor that can propel a 160-lb. rider up to 13 mph for two hours, and it will take a three-hour charge to juice up its integrated lithium ion rechargeable battery. It certainly seems like a dream ride to have, and I do wonder about the requirements to ride this in public. Urban commuters would definitely find this to be a boon, especially when your destination is just a few blocks down the road.
[ Self Balancing Electric Unicycle copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
American author David Foster Wallace, who died in 2008, has become one of the latest Youtube viral success stories. His May 2005 commencement address delivered to the graduating class at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, was published as a book in 2009 under the title, “This Is Water”. Portions of audio recording of his speech have been edited together and visualised in a short film of the same name, viewed by over five million times since its launch on May 6.
This Is Water was produced at The Glossary by director Matthew Freidell, producers Allison Freidell, Whitney Willison and Jeremy Dunning, photographer Catherine Asamov,
Music is by Ryan Leach, Hugh Mitchell, Vadim Shkor, Skanoir and The Digital Pianist.
Do you have an idea for a great whiskey? Want your own custom
whiskey for your bar or restaurant? You and some buddies want your
own label for the hunting camp? Want an amazing one-of-a-kind
Father's Day, holiday, graduation or wedding gift? Here’s your
chance.
The
Mississippi River Distilling Company in LeClaire, Iowa will
custom make a 30 gallon barrel of whiskey for you. You pick the
grain bill, the yeast, the barrel, the age and the proof. You even
get to name it. When it’s done, you get all the whiskey in the
barrel and the empty barrel to display proudly.
above: Mississippi River Distilling Company Owner Ryan Burchett
talks whiskey
Their inaugural “My Whiskey” program is a unique experience that
will have your fingerprints on it from beginning to end. Below
tells you, in their words, how they help you craft your unique
creation.
So how does this all work? First of all, you must understand that
we are responsible for following the very stringent federal and
state laws regarding the manufacture and sale of distilled spirits.
So while some of this may seem a bit convoluted, there is a strict
system in place that your spirits will travel through between our
distillery and your door.
First step is establishing the recipe. We have four grains at our
disposal: corn, wheat, rye and barley. These grains are purchased
directly from the local farmers who grew them. When your bottle is
complete, we will be able to tell you the names of the farmers who
grew every grain that went into your bottle.
THE MASH BILL
We will work with you to establish a mash bill appropriate to the
flavor you are trying to achieve. Corn is rich and sweet. Wheat
provides a light sweetness and fruity flavor. Rye is peppery and
spicy. Barley is mild and takes on a significant portion of its
flavor from the yeast.
BOURBON
If you wish to make a bourbon whiskey, you will use predominantly
corn. By law it must be at least 50% corn. Typically, bourbon is
70%-80% corn. For a secondary grain, you can choose wheat or rye.
Most bourbons use rye for the secondary grain. However, we use
wheat in our Cody Road Bourbon which provides a sweeter flavor. The
secondary grain usually accounts for 10%-15% of the mash bill.
Finally, bourbon typically includes 5%-15% barley. But as long as
you have 51% corn, you can call it bourbon and mix out any other
combination of grains for the second 49%.
RYE WHISKEY
To be a rye whiskey, the mash bill must be at least 51% rye. Mash
bills vary greatly from rye to rye. Some have as little as 55% rye.
Others like Cody Road go all the way to 100% rye. We can do
anything in between to suit your tastes.
MALT WHISKEY STYLE
Scotch and Irish Whisky is made from malted barley. The roasting or
smoking of the barley accounts for much of the flavor in scotch. We
do not have malted barley at our disposal from local farmers. So we
use an unmalted barley. We do have a malt whiskey yeast that
creates a very nice flavor similar to an Irish Whisky. But this
would still be a unique American take on it.
MIX AND MATCH
Want to come up with a mash bill that is all yours? Feel free. You
can mix and match the grains and yeasts in any way you choose.
YEAST SELECTION
Next we need to select your yeast. The yeast has a significant role
to play in the flavor of your whiskey. We can help you choose an
appropriate yeast for your project. Here are the three choices.
GRAIN WHISKEY YEAST
This yeast is designed for bourbon and rye whiskey production. It
imparts a robust flavor of the grain and will leave rich aromas and
flavors from the grains. Expect the spice notes of the grains to be
a bit stronger and the sweetness to be somewhat subdued compared to
the sweet whiskey yeast.
MALT WHISKEY YEAST
This yeast is designed for a Scotch or Irish Whisky style. Expect
the mild barley to be light and smooth with this yeast. Might be an
interesting yeast to experiment with non-traditional mash
bills.
SWEET WHISKEY YEAST
This is a very vigorous and flavorful yeast. We use this yeast in
both Cody Road Rye and Cody Road Bourbon. Expect the sweet and
fruity notes from the grain. Delicious for lighter whiskies and
shorter aged whiskies.
AGING & PROOF
How you barrel the whiskey and for how long will have a great
impact on your final product.
THE BARREL
Your whiskey will be age in a new 30 gallon charred oak barrel.
These barrels are roughly half the size of a traditional whiskey
barrel. That gives the whiskey more wood to interact with so it
will grab the oak flavor faster than a traditional barrel. We
suggest a minimum of 9-12 months in one of these barrels. You may
want your whiskey to attain a much longer age. We suggest checking
on your barrel periodically. While longer aged whiskey is always
fun, in a smaller barrel the oak can take over. Whiskey has life
cycles in the barrel. At first it may taste bitter and charred. In
a few months, the sweetness can blossom. A few months later, the
oak tannins start to increase. Also, the longer the whiskey is in
the barrel, the more you will lose to the “Angels Share” which is
what we call the whiskey that evaporates or soaks into the wood.
You can expect to lose 2%-3% of the volume of your alcohol per year
to the Angels Share. So before you automatically decide on aging
your whiskey for eternity, understand that it might be a better
whiskey at a younger age than you think. Our whiskies all age 1
year in these barrels. There are 5 char levels that we can put your
barrel in. We have tried different char levels and find that a
medium char (char level 3) seem to impart the most balanced oak
flavor for these smaller barrels. We recommend going with a char 3
barrel, but will be happy to order a different char from the
cooperage should you so choose.
THE PROOF
The proof at which you barrel and bottle your whiskey will dictate
how many bottles you have at the end. If you bottle your whiskey at
80 proof, you can expect about 160 bottles. If you raise the proof,
that will give you more alcohol in each bottle and will reduce the
number of bottles that come out of your barrel. As a rule of thumb,
for each 10 proof you increase the bottling, you’ll have about 20
fewer bottles. We recommend barreling your whiskey about 20 proof
higher than you plan to bottle it with a maximum barreling proof of
about 120 proof.
MAKING THE WHISKEY
Once you have your recipe all nailed down, you will contract the
production with us. We will charge $3,000 for the production of
your whiskey. This charge is simply for the manufacturing of the
whiskey. For legal reasons, the whiskey remains in our possession
for the duration of the aging. You will purchase the whiskey from a
licensed retailer once it is finished aging and bottled. But during
the aging, it is still owned by us and stored on our licensed
premises at the distillery.
We will plan to put your whiskey into production within six weeks
of your payment. You will receive notice of the mashing and
distilling. We will send you pictures and updates of the production
via e-mail. Once in aging, we will be able to allow you to
periodically taste the whiskey to see if it is ready for bottling.
We will need at least 48 hours notice if you want to come check on
your barrel so we can pull it out of storage. Remember that the
more you check on it, the less you’ll have at the end.
NAMING YOUR WHISKEY
All formulas and labels for spirits sold in America must be
approved by the federal government. So while this is your whiskey,
it will have to go into a bottle and label that has been
pre-approved by the government. We will handle all of that
paperwork and filing when the whiskey is produced. This process
takes several months. So we will need to know what you want to call
your whiskey when we produce it so the label approval can proceed
while your whiskey is aging. It will go into a custom labeled
bottle that will say, “Mississippi River Distilling Company
presents: Joe’s Awesome Whiskey” or whatever you decide to call it.
The bottles will have the legal government warning, barcode and
batch notes included on each bottle detailing the grain used, the
date distilled and who it was commissioned by. They will be hand
signed by the distillers.
FINISHING AND RECEIVING YOUR WHISKEY
Once you determine that you would like to pull your whiskey from
the barrel and have it bottled, we will schedule a blending and
bottling. Your whiskey will all be bottled at the specified proof
all at one time. We will not be able to accommodate multiple
bottling from the same barrel.
Once the whiskey is bottled, it will be shipped to a licensed
distributor who will then deliver it to a licensed retailer. We
will set all of this up for your pickup. We prefer to have you pick
up the whiskey in the Quad Cities. We do have retailers who would
be able to ship your whiskey, but it will be a significant cost to
do so.
To pick up your whiskey, you will be charged $3,000. That will be
payable to the retailer, not to the distillery. You will receive
your empty barrel along with your cases of whiskey. At this point
the whiskey is your to do what you choose with.
Designed by KNOCK Inc. | Country: United States
“This entrepreneur launched his business offering high-quality shoelaces; when it came time to expand his line, he needed unique packaging to showcase the newest addition: colored coins for penny loafers.The matchbooks aligned with the client’s aesthetic and eye for color, showcasing his newest offering while upholding the story of Benjo’s brand.”
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“Hudson Made’s line of handmade, small batch Beard & Shave Soaps is designed for the bearded man and his clean-shaven brother. These multi-purpose 3.5 oz. discs generate a lather that acts as both a gentle beard shampoo and an exceptional shaving cream.
The Beard & Shave Soap is available in three varieties—Original White, Cedar Clove, and Citron Neroli—each with a distinctive aroma. The personality of these three distinct soaps is conveyed through rich color. Unifying the packaging for the line is bold typography, which strikes a balance between contemporary simplicity and the heritage implied by nineteenth-century design.
The boxes were produced using traditional printing and letterpress typography on sustainable paper. Hudson Made’s packaging is manufactured locally and meticulously selected for a truly regional product.”
Oh HTC. You’ve produced one of the finest Android smartphones ever (seriously, just look at all these reviews), but you’ve faced more than your share of challenges when it came to actually pumping your top-tier One smartphone. As it happens, that may all soon change.
FocusTaiwan reported earlier today that HTC is preparing to pump out more of its wonderful Ones in short order — Jack Tong, the company’s North Asia president, noted that this month’s production capacity for the flagship device is twice that of April, and that surge will only continue into June.
Sounds pretty yawn-worthy, right? Normally I would spend too much time dwelling on the finer points of production capacity, but here’s a device that was launched to widespread praise by an underdog smartphone company some people have written off, and HTC has basically been getting screwed thanks to part shortages for the One’s Ultrapixel camera and a brief injunction due to the HDR microphone it uses. It’s like a perfect storm of headaches for a company that really, really doesn’t need it — one look at its Q1 financials and it’s clear that HTC needed this launch to go as smoothly as possible. It didn’t.
For what it’s worth, HTC hasn’t disclosed how many Ones it’s shipped since it launched earlier this year. Meanwhile, rival Samsung’s Galaxy S4 has become the Korean electronics giant’s fastest moving smartphone — Samsung shipped 6 million units in just over two weeks, and it hopes to cross the 10 million unit threshold by the end of this month. Oh, and let’s not forget the fact that Google’s Hugo Barra showed off a version of the S4 at the company’s I/O developer conference that runs a version of Android that’s unfettered by the software bloat that many a reviewer took umbrage at. Company representatives were careful not to call it a Nexus — even though it seems to harbor many of the advantages inherent to the Nexus line like a clean Android build and access to frequent software updates.
As I noted towards the end of my HTC One review, the wireless industry isn’t a meritocracy — the well-executed device doesn’t always wind up saving the day. Hopefully now that some of these production woes have been ironed out we’ll see HTC live to fight another day, but that’s still far from a given.
Hot Wheels gathers eight Biomen
drivers and makes them race and perform stunts along various
terrain. It’s a live-action version of the scenarios kids make up
while playing with their toy cars… down to the script.
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I would be hesitant to put a plane engine inside of a car, let alone mounting one on a motorcycle. That’s just crazy. I just let others do the work and enjoy their success from afar. Like German DIYer Frank Ohle, who actually outfitted his motorcycle with a 150hp Rotec Radical R3600 nine cylinder aircraft engine.

Frank calls his bike the Red Baron and it took him around 18 months to build this insane chopper. It took a custom built chassis to do it, but the end result looks damn good. I love the little propeller behind the front wheel – nice touch. He upgraded the suspension and overhauled all of the electronics too.
The video says it all. Awesome bike. Plane. Bikeplane.
[via Top Gear]
I was finally able to kick my daily 20 oz Diet Coke habit several months ago by using a 24 oz. Bubba Brands Hero insulated steel bottle. I fill with 5 ice cubes from home and when I get to work, I fill it with cold water and 2 Twinings Cold Brew iced tea bags. By noon I have perfect ice cold iced tea. That works great for lunch time, but I’ve been looking for an alternative to hot tea or plain water for the rest of the day. I think I have found what might be the perfect gadget solution with Zing Anything Aqua Zinger water bottles. The Aqua Zinger features a double walled stainless steel bottle with a BPA free plastic cap and special grinder section that screws to the bottom where you place pieces of fruit, mint, etc. When you twist that section, it grinds the pieces into pulp and allows the extracted flavors to travel through a fine-combed mesh screen to infuse the water. This results in a flavorful water, without sugar or chemical additives. Zing Anything offers 3 other Zingers including one made specifically for use with citrus and one for making salad dressings. Prices range from $16.99 – $25.99. They have sent me a few samples, so look for a review soon.
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Tagged: Beverage
Put a little Zing in your water, vodka and salad dressings originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 17, 2013 at 5:46 pm.
(NSFW: Language) The red band trailer for The Hangover Part III looks back at the Wolf Pack’s history before flashing forward to their final chapter. No one’s getting married, but everyone’s going to get in big trouble.
As a child of the 80s, I spent plenty of time in the arcade playing video games and continued that practice as long as there were arcades in the mall. One of the things that used to irritate me more than anything was when my favorite fighting game had a damaged joystick. There’s nothing worse than a junky joystick when you’re playing a fighting game. I miss the days of brawny joysticks for gaming, and if you do too, Razer has got your back with its latest offering.

Razer has unveiled the Atrox arcade stick – made specifically for the Xbox 360 console. This is a big and beefy controller with an actual Sanwa Denshi arcade-quality joystick, along with 10 Sanwa arcade buttons. The coolest part about the controller is that Razer has designed it to support the modding community.

Razer offers a template to allow you to print out your own custom artwork for the lid, and the top opens to reveal a storage compartment underneath. Inside that compartment the controls is an interchangeable bat-shaped handle for the joystick, a screwdriver, and a storage compartment for its detachable 13-foot-long USB cable.

You can also mod the controller and it has a special honeycomb system inside designed to make it easy to screw in additional hardware or accessories. The Atrox controller will ship worldwide this June for $199.99(USD).
Extend the life of your gadgets and make the most of your purchases with iFixit’s toolkit. It has a variety of bits, tweezers and other tools that will help you disassemble and fix most laptops and mobile phones.
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The new Sideshow Harley Quinn Premium Format Figure stands 21 inches tall, weighs 9 pounds, and exudes maniacal sass. Interchangeable heads let you switch from masked glee to an unmasked, bratty, stuck out tongue. In either case, you get all of the things that make Harley Quinn so…Harley.
Check out more pics after the break.



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Google’s major developer conference, Google I/O, went down this week. Was it a bit of a letdown? Probably. Did cool stuff still come out of the event? Eh? Maybe? We discuss these topics and more this week on the TC Gadgets podcast. In fact, we even had Frederic Lardinois join as a guest, along with John Biggs, Matt Burns, Jordan Crook (that’s me!), Romain Dillet, and Darrell Etherington as Bob McKenzie.
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Two dudes have their abs electrocuted to simulate labor pains. Though they didn’t do the part where a tiny person comes out of their privates. Also they should have been kicked in the family jewels afterwards. For science.
These incredible mash-ups feature superheroes who’ve been given ’80s rock star makeovers for their comic book covers. The designs are the work of Butcher Billy who has incorporated some iconic 80′s images into the covers. There’s Plastic Man/The Cure, a fierce Aquaman/Billy Idol and check out the Big 80′s hair on the Wonder Woman/Siouxsie and the Banshees cover!
See more superhero rock stars after the break…
(via Geekosystem)
If you are what you eat, then these adorable Jabba The Hutt cookies will make you look just like Jabba if you eat enough. But who cares? It’s not as if you can control yourself when faced with a Star Wars cookie. You see a Star Wars cookie, you eat it! End of story. End of cookie.
These cookies from Semi Sweet Designs make even Jabba look super
cute. The baker has even created a template and written very
specific instructions so you can make these Jabba cookies on your
own.
You’ll need sugar cookie dough, icing, and a desire to eat them as they come out of the oven, leaving none for the rest of your family and friends.
[via That's Nerdalicious]
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Nike takes a cue from Kobe’s love for both basketball and soccer with this hybrid design. The Kobe 8 Mambacurial takes design cues and the trademark colorway of the Mercurial Vapor IX and applies them to the Kobe 8 System.
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A new record was
broken recently by a robot. In addition to being able to beat the
worlds champions in chess it turns out that robots may be better at
distance driving, at least in the endless void of space. The 1972,
human set, record for the most distance driven in space was broken
by a 2004 launced rover.
I’ve often wished that I could combine the speed of my cable
Internet connection with my phone’s data connection to form one
supercharged slightly above average connection. If
you’ve been wishing for the same thing my wish buddy, take a look
at Switchboard. It’s a subscription-based cloud
service that will let you tap into multiple Internet connections at
once.

The Switchboard service is currently being developed by a company called Connectify. The company claims that its servers can spread the packets that you upload or download across multiple Internet connections. All you have to do is link your computer to these connections; the Switchboard software and Connectify’s servers will do the rest.
Switchboard is actually similar to one of Connectify’s other apps called Dispatch. Dispatch can also send data to and from your computer through multiple Internet connections. The upside to Dispatch is that it doesn’t need to pass through a server. That means you only pay once – just for the client software. But Connectify says that Dispatch is only good for applications or processes that use multiple sockets at once, such as web browsing or peer-to-peer connections. Programs that use single sockets like Netflix and Hulu will gain nothing from Dispatch. Also Dispatch doesn’t have a Mac client, whereas Switchboard will have one.
Pledge at least $60 (USD) on Kickstarter to be one of the first to try out Switchboard. But with great speed comes great expense. Not only is Switchboard a subscription service, its plans also have data caps. The limits range from 10GB to 2TB per month depending on your plan. I’m not saying that’s unreasonable, but now I have another wish: I wish that future computers had this functionality baked in.
[via Tom's Hardware]
Do you have about $600,000 burning a hole in your bank account? If you do, leave it there but just imagine that it could buy you a single gold anime statue – if it were for sale.
The Sagittarius statue is only about 15cm high, but it’s made from pure gold and weighs around 4lbs. It’s being released by Bandai to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its popular Saint Seiya line. The toys have included almost all the characters in the universe and are beloved by fans. This statue is not for sale – it’s just commemorative – but is estimated to be worth 60 million Yen. That’s about $586,000. Yes, they must really love Saint Seiya.
(NSFW: Language) From the warped mind behind Bill & Ted comes a raunchy and ridiculous comedy about the apocalypse. Out 6/7 in theaters and VOD. That makes two Craig Robinson end-of-the-world comedies in a week.
You know how there are those artists that make intricate pieces of artwork using stuff like old garbage or coffee beans instead of paint? Well this is kind of like the digital version of that. 73-year-old Japanese artist Tatsuo Horiuchi creatures beautiful, detailed works of art using nothing other than Microsoft Excel, rather than a traditional graphics program like Illustrator or Sketchbook Pro. According to Horiuchi graphic programs are too expensive, but Excel came with his computer. After seeing some of his colleagues use the program to create graphs he realized he could draw with it as well. He uses its “Autoshape” feature to create the shapes, which may sound exceedingly tedious, but then again, so is using the pen tool in Illustrator.



Shaving just got a whole lot more fun and better smelling because
now there’s Bacon Shaving Cream. What could be more manly than lathering up
with the scent of meat while you scrape a razor blade across your
own face? Despite the novelty scent, it’s actually a quality
shaving cream with moisturizers and essential oils to leave your
face clean and smelling great (and a bit like bacon). Makes a great
gift for the man who has (almost) everything too.
I always held true to the old adage that tells us it’s the
thought that counts, but that being said, I’ve had a lot of great
thoughts… but they’re not at all better than getting some
extravagant present. However, when I cant afford extravagance I
like to go for something so unique or bizarre that the recipient
exclaims “where did you find that!?” Hence my family has some
pretty weird stuff.
My daughter must have my genes because for my birthday I got a Wish Pearl, sounds simple enough, if it werent for the fact that you make your own pearl necklace from a pearl you harvest yourself, out of a mullousk-in-a-can. Yes its true, with no guarantees as to pearl color or size, you simply make a wish, then dig your pearl from the long dead (however well preserved in alcohol) oyster ,and the can warns you not to eat the oyster or drink the liquid it comes in. Thank goodness for that, as I had my cocktail sauce at the ready.
After following the instructions I was able to retrieve my pearl from its animal home and learn what meaning its color revealed by the information on the box. Also included in the kit is a beautiful 18K white Gold tone plated Flower shape “cage” to house your pearl with an 18k white gold tone plated necklace thats about 18″ long. Simply pop in your newly harvested pearl and voila! a beautiful necklace.
So I love my little pearl necklace and I love that my daughter took the time to find something fun and interesting to get me, and its going to last a whole lot longer, and cause a lot less pain than the 5 pound box of chocolates she got me last year! There are several different kits to choose from, all for under 20 bucks at amazon.com
[ Wish Pearl – Harvest a Real Pearl, without Getting Wet! copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Leo Burnett Colombia created “Cancer Tweets” for the Colombia’s League against Cancer to raise awareness about the importance of addressing the signs our bodies give us. The prevention campaign created awareness on Twitter so people could feel the silent way in which cancer acts and how easy it is to ignore it.
Seven accounts for the most lethal cancer types (breast, colon, prostate, cervical, lung and stomach) were opened on Twitter. The virtual cancers followed thousands of common people and sent subtle messages that were initially ignored, but as time passed, the cancer grew stronger and got tougher. Those who detected the messages early were able to control it and the virtual cancer stopped following them. But those who ignored the messages received final awareness advisories about how ignoring the symptoms could result in the progression towards terminal stages of cancer.
The act reached millions of people and got the entire country talking about cancer awareness. More than 9,733 social media users and even political leaders like Barack Obama suffered a virtual cancer.
Using the #CancerTweets hashtag, the campaign raised awareness about the importance of early detection because the best way to control cancer is to stop ignoring it.
Advertising Agency: Leo Burnett, Bogota, Colombia Global Chief Creative Officer: Mark Tutssel Executive Creative Director: Fernando Hernández, Mauricio Sarmiento Creative Director: Carlos Oviedo, Alexis Ospina, Rafael Reina Managing Director: Fernando Hernández, Mauricio Sarmiento Account Director: Natalia Valencia Art Director: Rafael Reina, Andres Lopez Copywriter: Andrés Salamanca, Alexis Ospina
The politics of Game of Thrones play out between the great houses of Westeros. Stark, Lannister, Targaryen – you’ve come to know the names. Shutterstock has imagined the familiar houses as modern day brands. You know they would all be as cutthroat as executives running businesses.
Shutterstock used images from their site to create companies for each house. The Targaryens get an airline, the Lannisters get an investment group, and the Starks are outdoor outfitters. They cover a couple of other houses too, and the branding by Mondayne is extremely creative.
See more corporate imaginings after the break.
(Shutterstock via Design Taxi)
Archos has been making Android tablets for almost as long as Android has been around. The company has unveiled a new tablet called the Archos 80 Xenon that promises some nice features in a very portable form factor.

Archos says the $200 tablet was specifically designed for on-the-go access and experience and offers integrated Wi-Fi and 3G mobile network support. The tablet is designed to accept any 3G SIM card with no provider restrictions. That should mean you can pop your SIM card out of your existing device and plug it right into this tablet to get online while traveling.

The Android 4.1-based tablet features a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon CPU and and 1GB system memory. Its eight-inch multitouch IPS screen has a resolution of 1024 x 768. The tablet also comes preloaded with media center applications and can run most of the popular Android applications out there. Internal storage is 4 GB and a MicroSD memory card slot is available for expansion up to 64GB. The tablet also has integrated GPS/A-GPS capability with full support for Google Maps.
Designed by Alexsander Suhih and Maxim Mezentsev, the E-inkey is similar to the Optimus Popularis in that the appearance of each key can be modified. But the E-inkey uses E-ink, so it’s lighter and consumes less electricity.
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Putting your wallet and phone in your shoe at the beach or pool
isn’t fooling anyone! Keep your valuables safe while you go in the
water this Summer with the Alarm Sounding Beach Safe. This
portable safe has a steel cable that you lock around a fixed object
(bench, chair, umbrella, etc). If the line is cut, a 110db alarm
sounds, alerting you and scaring off any would-be thieves.
A flashing light lets you know it’s locked and secure. It’s sliding
drawer is big enough to hold an iPad along with jewelry, cameras,
wallets, phones, and other valuables.
Be Secure at the Shore with a Beach Safe with Loud Alarm
Every gamer in the group of friends who gets dragged into a sports bar always ends up on the topic of, “Wouldn’t it be cool if this were a thing, but for video games?” Well if that friend lives near Vancouver, Canada he can finally drag his sports friends to EXP, a video game themed restaurant and bar. They’ve got big screen TVs that show gameplay footage, and menu items like the Triforce Burger, and the Chocobo Chicken Burger. Woah, wait a minute? Is THAT what happens to all the reject Chocobos you breed after you get the golden Chocobo? OMG, what have I done?



Buzzfeed continues their series of short video infographics with an informative clip about all of the things the human body will do in the next 30 seconds. Great job on those red blood cells! Keep up the good work!
These perplexing time apps were created for the much-raved about I’m Watch smartwatch, and transform the basic resting face of the device into the time-telling puzzle of your choice. No ticking hands, no big numbers… hit the jump to see if you can figure out each without reading how to decipher them!
Tritime – uses twelve color triangles to represent hours and twelve smaller triangles to represent 5 minute sections.
Timenine – hours are shown in big color numbers while minutes are displayed in 6 groups of 9 dots, each dot representing a single minute — after 10 minutes the group transforms into a single square — after 30 minutes a long rectangle is formed.
Timegrid – surprisingly fast, simple time reading is made possible by graphing hours in a rectangle that grows as time goes by — minutes are shown in the middle of the board grid
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“BRing voice back.”
The internet has everyone trapped in its world wide web. We’re so busy trying to connect with our online acquaintances, that we’re disconnecting with those who matter: our family. Our online voice is getting louder and louder. So much so, it beginning to replace our real voice. As a brand that has always supported bonding between families, Vicks finds a new-age insight to tackle the good ol’ product benefit of bringing voice back.
Advertising Agency: Publicis, Singapore International Creative Director: Erik Vervroegen ECD: Ajay Thrivikraman Copywriter: Nikhil Panjwani, Sonal Chharjerh Art Director: Tam Ivy San Producer: Annie Ang,Jasmine Ho Photographer: Jeremy Wong (nemesis pictures) Post: Procolor Account Team: Ambba Kuthiala, Rakesh Hinduja
If Google Glass takes off, I think that it’s going to be a status symbol miles above any (current) gadget. The reason is obvious: the damned thing sits on your face, fully visible for everyone to see/want/hate. If you want to get on the hype train early – or if you want to try and build your own wearable computer – you can 3D print this unofficial 3D model of Google Glass’ frame.

The 3D model was made by Sunny Gao, shown above wearing the resulting 3D printed frame.

Gao uploaded the template as a Google SketchUp file; you can download it from his Baidu account if you wish. Now practice saying, “Okay Glass… damn it’s out of battery”, and you’re good to go.
[via Sunny Gao via SolidSmack & The Next Web]
You might not know The Doctor, but just in case a blue box arrives in your yard someday, you can learn to write his language so you’re prepared. Loren Sherman created this chart that shows how you can write her version of Gallifreyan in just nine “easy” steps. If you’re looking for a an official translation, well, that could be a bit trickier since there isn’t one—but who cares? Being able to write Gallifreyan is still brilliant!
Check out the guide after the break.
(via io9)
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The guys at TechRadar envision a world in which Microsoft and Sony put aside their differences to collaborate on the ultimate gaming console. One which not only plays next-gen games, but games from past-gen systems.
This is The Skywhale. It’s a hot air balloon created by Artist Patricia Piccinini. For the most part the thing looks like a whale. You know, save for the fact that it’s in the air and that it’s got ten giant sloppy jallopies hanging off the sides. Huh? Look, I’m not saying I don’t like it, I’m just saying I don’t get it. That said, I’m also not saying I do like it. I don’t know how to feel anymore! It’s art, I hear you. But it’s hard for me to squint and rub my chin, pondering the meaning and intensity of a work when I’ve got ten giant-ass mammaries staring back at me. Sorry, people! Some things just can’t be done.

I don’t know how it can be possible not to want to see this movie. The world is being attacked by giant monsters called Kaiju who’ve suddenly appeared from deep in the Pacific. What do we do? We build giant butt-kicking mechs to take them out. Let the butt-kicking commence!
See the trailer after the break…
(via io9)
Want to look like a tough guy on your bike? Maybe like Skeletor? Or better yet, Ghost Rider? Looking dead always makes you look tougher. Because if you are dead, but still riding a bike, well, that’s pretty badass.

This undead/dead biker wearing a skull helmet was spotted at the 5th annual Harley Davidson National Rally in Qian Dao Lake, China. The only thing stopping him from becoming Ghost Rider is a pact with the devil and some lit gasoline.
When you are dead you don’t really care how many flies go into your mouth. You probably don’t care about going 200 mph either or leaving a bunch of crashed vehicles in your wake. Yeah, it’s pretty badass being a dead biker from hell.
[via Nerdcore via Obvious Winner]
Now that Defense Distributed is on the defensive, it’s time to think a bit harder about what 3D printing really means. To that end, Michigan Tech is sponsoring a Printers For Peace contest that is encouraging designers and engineers to make amazing stuff using a 3D printer that can change the world for the better. “Unfortunately, the only thing many people know about 3D printing is that it can be used to make guns,” writes Dr. Joshua Pearce, founder of the project.
“This is an open-ended contest, but if you’d like some ideas, ask yourself what Mother Theresa, Martin Luther King, or Gandhi would make if they’d had access to 3D printing.”
The deadline for the contest is September 1st and they’ll announce winners on the 4th. They are looking for designers to build things that will help, not harm, people.
The winner of best project will win a Type A Machines Series 1 3D Printer and the runner-up gets a simpler RepRap Prusa Mendel 3D printing kit.
With all the press attention on 3D printing is the gateway to firearms anarchy, it’s refreshing to see someone take a different path. By backing 3D printing engineers into a corner, DefDist and the government are simply using fear to achieve competing goals. The results will be both needlessly draconian legislation and a variant of the Streisand Effect that will spread these arguably faulty plans far and wide. When the government outlawed DVD decryption code you could buy a T-shirt with the code printed on it. The same will happen in this case, although this code, when run, could take off fingers and give legislators more ammunition for a full crackdown on home 3D printing.
Let us know if you enter and good luck. We need more weapons against poverty and fewer weapons against each other.
Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure combines the videogame franchise’s creation mechanics with every DC character ever made. All of them. Coming to Wii U, 3DS and PC this Holiday 2013.
Historically, Nintendo has been one of the strongest companies in all of the gaming realm. Back in the 80s, the Nintendo game consoles were the most popular out there and even only a few years ago the company did exceedingly well in both the mobile and console markets. Things have begun to change significantly for Nintendo and its profits are plummeting as a result.
Nintendo took another hit this week after EA, one of the biggest game developers out there, announced that it had no new games for the Wii U in development at this time.

Considering the struggles Nintendo was having getting customers to purchase the Wii U already, knowing that some the biggest game franchises on the market such as Madden and FIFA will no longer be available is a significant blow.
In fact, back in the late 90s when EA decided not to produce its incredibly popular sports games for the Sega Dreamcast, Sega never produced another console. Could EA’s decision to develop no more games for the Nintendo Wii U be the end of the console? Without high quality and popular games the console is certainly on life support.
Perhaps Nintendo should start to think like SEGA, and reinvent itself as a software company. Can you imagine playing Mario Bros. or Metroid or Zelda on your iPad (without hacking.)
[via Kotaku]
Who doesn’t love sloths? They’re basically the unofficial slackers’ mascot. (And the only reason they’re the unofficial mascot is because we’re too lazy to file the necessary paperwork to make them official.) All they do is lay around all day being cute and awesome and let’s face it—that’s all we’’re good for too. If you want to show off your sloth pride, pick up one (or 10) of these adorable sloth rings. You can waste hours watching the tiny sloths snooze on your fingers while you contemplate getting off of your butt and then think better of it.


I once saw a TV show where a woman was walking down a busy sidewalk, not doing anything in particular, not even bumping into the people she passed. She seemed innocent, but she had a RF reader in her bag that was scanning the RFID-enabled cards inside the wallets of everyone she passed, and she was able to use the information she gleaned walking down the street to make purchases against other people’s cards. Who knows what information about you is floating around out there just because you have one of those easy-pay credit cards or keychain fobs or because you are carrying your passport. I’ve written a lot of news posts about various RFID-blocking wallets, but most of those seem to be designed for men. This Card Case from StewartStand is in their Women’s line, and it, like their other accessories, incorporates stainless steel in the design to protect your information from RFID readers when you don’t want it read. How well does it work?
All images can be clicked for an enlarged view.
The Card Case is available in Black,
Cobalt, Red, and Tan. Although these card cases are shown in
the Women’s line, I think they would appeal to men, especially in
the black and tan colors. StewartStand says these cases are
made of Italian leather and their stainless steel woven fabric.
The stitching is straight and even with no loose threads.
The leather on this side of the case is stamped with the
StewartStand name.
The case measures 3.8″ X 2.6″ X 0.2″ and weighs 0.95 ounces on my digital kitchen scale.
You can see quite a bit of the stainless steel fabric in this view. I would think that a metal fabric would be rough and scratchy and likely to snag clothing, but the fabric used in this card case is as smooth as silk. It doesn’t catch on my clothing, even when I tried rubbing it over a knit fabric. The metal fabric is cooler to the touch than the leather is. It is a medium-light gray color with a reflective sheen, but it’s not shiny – you won’t be signaling planes with this or checking your reflection before going to a meeting.
This side of the wallet has one outside pocket.
This side of the wallet has two
pockets. You can fit a card behind the leather panel, and
another card behind the slip of metal fabric, too.
The stainless steel fabric and the
leather piece are all lined with a light tan twill fabric.
You can also see the interior of the middle pocket in this picture. The full length of both sides of this pocket is made of the metal fabric. The black tag is stamped “Genuine Leather” and “Made in India”.
This is a compact case, and I was only
able to fit four cards in, with two in the center pocket and one
each in the outside pockets. I might have been able to
squeeze another one in, but I didn’t want to make it too difficult
to remove them. Not all of your cards are going to be RFID
cards anyway, so you can store only those that need to be shielded
in this case.
I don’t have an RFID card, and my state doesn’t have driver’s licenses with that functionality, either. My husband has an ID card key for work, and I thought I’d try it with this case. The card could be read in the case, and my husband confirmed that the security system doesn’t use RFID. Luckily, they do use RFID technology for other things where he works, and he asked a coworker if he could test the case with some of their in-house equipment. The coworker had checked other RFID-shielding wallets in the past, and he didn’t seem to have a lot of hope that this thin little leather case would work any better than the metal wallets he’d seen.
He placed a few RFID tags inside the wallet’s center compartment and used the scanner to read them. He got nothing, despite trying several scans from different angles. He pulled an RFID tag out of the wallet, and it read immediately. He pressed on the ends of the case to cause the center pocket to open a bit to see if he could read the tags that way, but he still couldn’t get a reading. He then tried putting some tags inside each of the outside metal pockets, and once again, he couldn’t read them while they were inside the Card Case. He was only able to read a tag when it was pulled partially out of the case. The StewartStand case worked perfectly to prevent reading any tags stored inside the metal-fabric pockets.
The StewartStand Card Case is a simple, compact little case that does just what it promises – shields your RFID-readable cards from unauthorized access. It’s attractive and well-made, and it’s small enough that you could perhaps fit it inside a larger wallet to hold just those cards that need to be shielded. StewartStand has other card cases that they include in their Mens’ line, but I think this case would work just as well for a man as for a woman, especially in the black and tan colors. They have many other styles of wallets and card cases in both their Women’s and Mens’ lines. Some cases are more utilitarian and compact and others are bigger and more decorative, but they all incorporate the stainless steel fabric that protects against RFID skimming. I’ve seen similarly-sized card cases for less, but they don’t shield against anything. Consider it a $49.50 insurance policy to protect your information.
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Tagged: Card Case, RFID shielding, Wallet
StewartStand RFID-blocking Card Case review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 17, 2013 at 11:00 am.
This is the biggest deal
we’ve seen on the complete BSG Blu-ray 21-disc boxed set—only
$94.99. That’s 68% off the list price!
We’ve got a great batch of deals for you this week. Doctor Who Plush, Star Wars books, Battlestar Galactica DVDs and a not too serious Joker robe round things out.
See all the deals after the break…
Get beach ready with these Star Trek Beach Towels available in red, blue or gold for 37% OFF at $25.04.
Get to work building your own Millennium Falcon with Star Wars: The Blueprints for 40% OFF at $59.99.
You are Iron Man with this Costume Apron for $19.95 at 20% OFF.
Drift off to sleep with Finn and Jake in this Adventure Time Sleep Set for 30% OFF at $16.98.

Cylons and humans can both agree that Battlestar Galactica: The Complete Series on Blu-Ray is a steal for $179.96 at 40% OFF.
Make sure everyone knows which side you’re loyal to with this Firefly Browncoat Baseball Hat for $19.99 at 20% OFF.
You can pick up all sorts of great Gamer and Comic-Themed Leggings at ROMWE at up to 66% OFF for $19.99 but only through Friday, May 17th.
The crew of the USS Enterprise has never looked so sweet. You can get this 8-piece Star Trek: The Next Generation Pez dispenser set for just $18.74 at 25% OFF.
You can decorate your walls with Dalek Blueprints for 84% oFF at $3.25.
Now is the time to stock up at with ThinkGeek’s Free Shipping on orders $75 for a limited time only!
You won’t look serious at all in this Joker Robe that’s now 20% OFF at $39.96.
Carry your stuff in cuddly style with this Super Mario Bros. Plush Backpack for $14.38 at 42% OFF.
This Game of Thrones House Stark Hoodie is 30% OFF at $34.99. You can also pick up House Targaryen, House Baratheon and House Lannister at the same great price.
Save $7 off order of $45 or more at SuperHeroStuff with code STEEL7 through May 22nd.
This adorable little Doctor Who Adipose Plush is now 27% OFF for $29.09.
Remember
how Pierce Brosnan, in his role as 007 in Tomorrow Never Dies,
where he drove a BMW 750iL with a Sony Ericsson handset? Well, you
might not be as suave and debonair as the dashing super spy, but
you too, can live out your fantasy of driving your dream car with a
phone, too. I am referring to the $129.95 iPhone Controlled Musical Mercedes SLS
here, but there is one major difference between your Mercedes SLS
compared to Bond’s BMW 750iL. The latter’s ride is the real deal,
and can actually ferry you (and three other lovely ladies around),
while the iPhone Controlled Musical Mercedes SLS is pretty much a
toy. Still, I guess this is where you exercise the power of your
imagination to get the job done.
The iPhone Controlled Musical Mercedes SLS will also enable a smartphone’s personal soundtrack to accompany luxury grand tours, where a free app enables you to send the Mercedes SLS all over the floor (within range, that is) as music continues to play via the iPhone. Whenever the tiny ride stops, its gull wing doors will pop open and music will then be streamed to the car’s onboard speakers, how cool is that? The Mercedes SLS will also be able to move and flash its lights in tempo with the music in order to deliver a fully synchronized joyride. Motion-sensing accelerometers in the iPhone would enable one to accelerate forward or backward, while turning the car is as simple as tilting and panning your smartphone. Other interactive capabilities include the ability to illuminate the car’s turn signals, brake lights, headlamps, and interior light.
[ iPhone Controlled Musical Mercedes SLS copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
Some pet owners love to humanize their pets by dressing them up in human clothes and accessories. From dogs to cats to rodents to reptiles – whatever pet you’ve got, someone out there has probably made clothes for them.
The latest animal to get the couture treatment is the guinea pig.

Guinea Pig Fashion is a store created by Japanese designer Maki Yamada. As the name clearly implies, it’s a shop that’s dedicated to providing guinea pig owners with fashionable wares for their fuzzy pets. In stock are ninja costumes, tank tops, kimonos, and frilly dresses.
You can even hold your own guinea pig wedding since Maki’s store has tiny wedding dresses and tuxes.
[via Laughing Squid]
Can’t handle the fact that The Office is over? Let YouTuber Ingensson ease the pain. He’s uploaded all of the blooper reels from Seasons 2 to 8 of the show. It’s almost 2 hours worth of hilarity. Say goodbye to your day.

La première rétrospective internationale de l’extraordinaire carrière de David Bowie. Rien que ça. Forcément, l’événement a fait courir le tout Londres au Victoria and Albert Museum, qui a du coup enregistré la vente d’entrées la plus rapide de son histoire : 50 000 billets achetés avant même l’ouverture ! On y était.
Baptisée « David Bowie is », cette exposition retrace donc les 50 ans de carrière de l’icône britannique aux 140 millions d’albums.

Plus qu’un artiste, David Bowie a véritablement révolutionné son époque en la marquant d’une éternelle empreinte avant-gardiste, et cette odyssée le montre bien.
Pour mener celle-ci a bien, le Victoria and Albert Museum a profité d’un accès exceptionnel aux archives du chanteur, qui par bonheur n’a jamais rien jeté au cours de sa carrière. Résultat, une sélection minutieuse de plus de 300 objets, rassemblés pour la toute première fois.

Textes manuscrits, instruments, costumes originaux, illustrations, vidéos musicales, disques mythiques, paroles célèbres griffonnées… On se penche ici sur l’intégralité du processus créatif de David Bowie sur cinq décennies.
Parmi plus de soixante costumes de scène exposés, le manteau aux couleurs du drapeau du Royaume-Uni créé par Bowie et Alexander McQueen pour la couverture de l’album Earthling, les créations que de Kansai Yamamoto pour la tournée d’Aladin Sane… Edifiant !

Guidés par les plus grands titres du chanteur ainsi que par ses propres commentaires, nous évoluons parmi ces archives, qui mettent en perspective aussi bien les différentes collaborations de l’artiste que sa vie personnelle.
Les fans constateront d’ailleurs qu’on découvre certaines pièces pour la toute première fois, comme la mythique combinaison multicolore inspirée par le film Orange Mecanique de Stanley Kubrick, et utilisée pour l’album Ziggy Stardust.

On entre également plus dans l’intimité du chanteur avec textes de chansons manuscrits, des dessins, des partitions, des story-boards inédits et autres annotations, qui témoignent des multiples identités de l’artiste connu pour son sens de la métamorphose (tout comme le titre la rétrospective, David Bowie is, qui invite au jeu des réponses).
Clou de l’exposition, cette dernière salle plongée dans le noir, dans laquelle on découvre de nouveaux costumes, des dessins et des maquettes de scène, mis en perspective par un immense écran projetant des extraits de concert. De quoi s’imprégner véritablement de l’univers polymorphe de David Bowie.

Heureux hasard ou malice du chanteur, celui-ci a fait son grand retour en mars dernier, après plus de dix ans d’absence. Son album intitulé The Next Day fait déjà carton plein en Grande-Bretagne.
David Bowie Is Du 23 mars au 11 août 2013 Victoria & Albert Museum Cromwell Road South Kensington SW7 2RL London
After making fun of Google Glass on Weekend Update, comedian Fred Armisen gives the “Explorer Edition” of the tech a test drive with Engadget – revealing the quirks, impracticalities (and potential) for the futuristic eyeglasses.
It seems like every time I do my pet product research (yes, that’s on the monthly agenda), there’s another device that takes the owner out of pet-owner play time. Sad face! Ah, but any exercise and play is better than none at all, I suppose. The Solar Powered Cat Tantalizer is just the latest. It mounts to your window (or glass door) with a pair of industrial grade suction cups. When the sun hits the window-facing solar panel the motor moves the plastic ball and bright feathers back and forth in an unpredictable motion that captures cats’ attention and has them swiping and stalking.

Are all
USB hubs created equal? The correct answer would be, “No”, and a
resounding one at that, too. After all, hardcore Dr Who fans might
even start to fantasize that the £22.95 Dr Who Tardis USB 4 Port Hub which they
see here is able to send them into a time warp, but even if to
their great disappointment that it does not, at least you have a
quartet of USB ports available for you to plug in a plethora of
other devices into your PC or Mac, as and when required.
If you do not want to start off the work week on a dull note, then the Dr Who Tardis USB 4 Port Hub is your cup of tea (or coffee), as each time you plug it in, the lantern at the top will flash, alongside the classic time travelling sound effects. Needless to say, just in case the rest of your colleagues get jealous of the latest toy at the office, you can always turn off the special sound effect to annoy them less. Definitely more than capable of brightening up any work space for sure.
[ Dr Who Tardis USB 4 Port Hub copyright by Coolest Gadgets ]
If you like to use fresh herbs in your cooking but you’re tired of how quickly those expensive packets from the grocery store wilt, you need the Herb Savor from Prepara. The Herb Savor has been proven to keep herbs fresh for up to three weeks. You just place the herbs in the basket with stems pointing down, rinse them, stand the basket in the base that’s been filled with fresh water, and place everything in the refrigerator. The Herb Savor also works to keep asparagus fresh. It’s available from Prepara (at the above link) for $29.99 or from Amazon for $27.89 (and eligible for Prime shipping).
Filed in categories: Home, Kitchen, News
Tagged: Food related, Kitchen gear
Keep fresh herbs fresh longer with the Herb Savor originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on May 17, 2013 at 10:00 am.
Airport chairs aren’t made with long-term comfort in mind. That’s probably because they really weren’t made for that purpose. Unfortunately, canceled and delayed flights are becoming a more common occurrence and that usually means a few uncomfortable hours or even a night spent waiting at the airport.
Lucky for you if you end up in a hotel with sleep pods, like the Abu Dhabi Airport.

The oblong GoSleep pods are lined up off to one side so you’ll be in the company of other sleepy, weary travelers. Each one is equipped with a chair that converts into a flat bed and comes with a roller blind that can be pulled down to guarantee some privacy. The pods will eventually offer electronic gadget charging and internet access to occupants as well.

These aren’t the first sleeping compartments that have been installed in transportation hubs, although they definitely are one of the more compact and comfortable looking designs out there.
Use of the GoSleep pods will run you approximately $12 an hour.
[via Daily Mail via Gizmag]
The science fiction genre is littered with beloved spaceships. The Millennium Falcon, the Enterprise, the TARDIS, and the list goes on. Everybody has a favorite, and that means there are always friendly arguments about which ship would win in a race. Sometimes the discussions get heated.
Chris Kirk decided to pit popular ships against each other in a spaceoff. He points out that there isn’t a set system of speed so it’s hard to measure ships against each other. He still tries to do it. He breaks down the characters of each vessel and the facts we know. For example, how long did it take characters to get from point A to point B in the ship?
Using this method, the TARDIS seems to be the fastest way to travel. See for yourself though! Read more at the below link and play with the spiffy interactive chart.
(via Slate)
Land Rover’s Curtain print advertising campaign, developed at Y&R Germany, recently won Bronze at the Clio Awards. Three curtains open on to tundra, arctic and desert scenes, symbolizing the capacity the vehicle has to transport the driver to exotic spaces.
The Curtains campaign was developed at Y&R Germany by chief creative officer Jan Leube, executive creative directors Esben Ehrenreich, Markus Rieser, art director Bernd Claussen, with post production done at PX1 Berlin.
NEC has announced that it is added a new high-end LCD display to its desktop display line. The screen measures 23-inches and is model number EA234WMi. The display is LED backlit and promises a slimmer profile and lighter weight along with increased power savings compared to older generation monitors.

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The Western Digital My Passport Ultra is a USB 3.0 portable drive with an easy to use backup software, fast transfer speeds and a durable enclosure that’s just 0.5″ thick. Comes in 500GB & 1TB, with a 2TB model coming soon.
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When it comes to the electric vehicle market, Tesla pretty much rules the roost when it comes to technology. Tesla makes not only one of the most popular electric vehicles on the market, it’s also one of the most expensive, and one of the most technologically advanced. Tesla’s Model S will go over 200 miles per charge under normal operating conditions and has all sorts of technology inside.

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