Oscar Niemeyer, the famed Brazilian architect who created some of the world’s most famous modernist buildings, has passed away at the age of 104. In his life, he became one of Modernism’s most celebrated architects and through his genius, Niemeyer was able to bless the world with delectably curvaceous shapes. Just take a look at some of his work. More »
iOS is boring. It’s unconnected. It isn’t flexible. It’s slow. That’s generally the consensus. And while many look to Jony Ive’s new role as the answer, it doesn’t exactly solve these problems. So I thought I would give it a shot. More »
Once you’ve got a MacBook, iMac, or any other nicely designed computer on your desktop, you end up wanting accessories that match the overall design aesthetic. That’s definitely the case for me, and I have to say that this OCDock is a nice way to prop up an iPhone when you are working on your iMac or ACD.
The OCDock will work for the iPhone 5 and will match nicely with any Apple computers or PC covered in brushed aluminum. It blends really well with the iMac, and is also made out of high-grade aluminum. The included super-thin (0.18mm) flat cable will run under your display or computer, and the dock itself will stick to the base of your computer with tape. There’s an even more minimal version available, the OCDock Mini, for those who prefer naked iPhones or very slim cases.
If you like to be made aware whenever you receive a new push notification, then this dock is for you since it will sit right in front of your eyes. The dock will also be available in a traditional 30-pin dock for older iOS devices. The OCDock is currently raising production funds over on Kickstarter. They have amassed nearly $30,000 out of a fundraising goal of $49,000 with 16 days of funding left. You’ll have to pledge at least $59(USD) to get yours. The OCDock Mini will need a pledge of $55.
[via Ubergizmo]
How awesome is the Sprocket Clock? It’s just whimsical and makes a happy little ticker that looks like it was swiped straight from Willy Wonka’s factory. More »
Nothing goes better with a delicious meal than an engaging conversation, and what better way to spark a discussion over dessert than to reveal to your guests that they’re actually dining on fine bone china patterned to look like human tissue? And not just any tissue, but samples from the liver, thyroid, esophagus, and testicles. Yum. More »
I’m not a big fan of typing on touchscreens, as I make way more errors and type much more slowly than with an actual keyboard. Call me old-school, but I like to feel the keys under my fingers when I touch type. While these keyboard coasters won’t help solve my flatscreen typing woes, they should keep my table clear of drink sweat.
MollaSpace’s acrylic keyboard coasters remind you to “S-P-I-L-L-O-N-L-Y-I-F-Y-O-U-D-A-R-E.” Though the consequences of getting a little soda on these keys is much less dire than spilling a drink on your actual computer keyboard.
$20 bucks buys you a set of four keyboard coasters, including two in black and two in white. And if you’re looking for an actual computer keyboard you can spill drinks on, check out this one.
Every building material has a theoretical limit which it can’t be used beyond: at some point, the weight of material above is enough to crush what’s below. Now, a team of engineers has worked out that limit for Lego—and it’s surprisingly high. More »
If you’ve ever wondered what thinking about nothing looks like, here it is. It’s the result of an experiment by artist Gustav Metzger, who hooked himself up to a robotic carving machine—while thinking long and hard about absolutely nothing. More »
Forget folding card tables wedged in the corner of some cold, dank basement, this beautiful poker table is card shark’s dream. It was carefully crafted by Axel Yberg of Akke Functional Art, and all you need to get it is to be really good at poker. More »
Here they are, ladies and gentlemen. The Jordan XX8 aka the new freaking Air Jordans that acclaimed movie director Spike Lee and legendary Nike designer Tinker Hatfield just unveiled in New York. Here’s a first look at the kicks sneakerheads worldwide will be dying to get their hands on. More »
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