Hasta La Gadget!

No you are not seeing things. That car is really upside down and racing along without a care in the world. Jeff Bloch, otherwise known as “SpeedyCop“, likes to make strange custom cars. This one just happens to drive on its roof.

His latest project is a 1999 Chevrolet Camaro that he flipped over, then somehow made roadworthy. He describes it as “a frightening fusion of a wretched 1990 Ford Festiva and a horrible 1999 Chevy Camaro, with a not-so-subtle twist.” Creating this thing must have been a huge challenge, but the end result is pretty amazing.

SpeedyCop says that he is basically an 8-year-old kid trapped in a 40-year-old body. As far as I’m concerned, that’s the only way to be. He might want to take those turns easy, otherwise he’s going to scrape his rear-view mirrors against the asphalt.

[via Oddity Central]

Is this custom Sega Genesis controller with a sweet NES design awesome or sacrilege? I can’t decide. In my mind, the NES was so much more awesome than the Genesis. I do love them both though. So I guess I love this controller.

It just looks slick. Amazingly slick. It’s a controller from an alternate dimension. Can you imagine what the matching console would look like? This is the work of Zoki64 and if you are reading this, Please make a custom Genesis to go with this.

Awesome work my friend. Clearly he forced both consoles to make love and then snatched one of their offspring. I see no other explanation for such an amazing controller.

[via it8bit]

We’ve heard few details about Motorola’s upcoming flagship smartphone since the firm’s CEO teased the device at D11, but a full-page advertisement in several of the country’s top newspapers today hinted at customizability, which ABC News has now confirmed. According to an article on the broadcaster’s website, the device will be available in different colors, with an optional engraving. And, since it’s due to be manufactured in Texas, the customized device will reach American consumers within a few days of an order.

Customers will be able to select colors for both the back panel and the smartphone’s side trim. Additionally, you’ll be prompted to upload a photo that’ll be used as the device’s default wallpaper. Like traditional handsets, Moto X will also be available in retail stores, according to ABC‘s sources, though you’ll need to order online if you want a non-standard configuration. We’re still waiting on specification details, pricing and availability, but if today’s ads are any indication, we can expect a formal launch soon.

Update: Wednesday is turning out to be a good day for Moto X leaks. Following news of customizable colors, we’ve just come upon a snapshot that purports to show off three of these options: teal, red and fushia. You can take a peek after the break, and we have a feeling these might be just the first of many colorful leaks to come.

Filed under: Cellphones, Google

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Source: ABC News

Sure, when tinkerer Caleb Kraft found out that pressure switches marketed at the disabled were massively overpriced, he got mad like anybody else. But then he decided to get even the best way he knew how: by building his own, and posting the plans for all to follow on Hack a Day for free. The project came about via a kid with muscular dystrophy named Thomas, who enjoyed Minecraft but may eventually lose the ability to hold a controller or use a mouse and keyboard. Caleb’s idea was to build low-pressure switches using a 3D printer and simply map them to the Minecraft keyboard and mouse commands using a $20 Teensy board. He posted his plans online, but since he feels they could be improved on, also created a site called the Controller Project (see the More Coverage link). From there, those in need of a custom device can make a request, other modders can post their own plans and builders can use them to make controllers for donation. Since more is always merrier for such things, if you have those skills or know someone who needs them, hit the source for more info.

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There have been many commemorative cars made to signify the release of movies, but I have to say that it took me a second to realize that this truck had anything to do with Superman. It’s pretty obvious once you look at the front grille. And I guess because Clark Kent grew up on a farm, it kind of makes sense.

The Dodge Ram Man of Steel Truck is a one-of-a-kind wagon in a dark ceramic gray wrapper. It comes with a high-gloss black roof, anodized red grille accents, forged aluminum, satin-black 17-inch off road wheels because this truck is made to go where there are no roads. The whole thing was inspired by Superman’s suit.

Pewter leather seats, with custom mesh inserts, and anodized red accents on the inside continue the theme. There are Superman logos on the grille, tailgate, seats, and console. If you want to make this yours, you’ll have to keep an eye out for the upcoming auction later this year or simply customize your own truck.

[via Autoblog]