Jul 23
Batman is best known for his wonderful arsenal of gadgets and weapons, but even with a suit of bulletproof body armor the caped crusader probably still wouldn’t touch this scary-looking knife with a ten-foot batpole. More »
Jul 22
Presenting a solution to the age-old problem of not having a cup to put dips in when you’re at your local fast food joint: the Dipping Cover.
Designed by Bae Su-kyoo and Noh Haeun, the Dipping Cover is basically a plastic cover for drinks that’s been redesigned to have a large indent on the lid, which is where your condiment of choice is supposed to go.
Simply squeeze some ketchup or mayo (or a little bit of both) onto the cover, dip your fries or chips into the mix, and enjoy. Just be sure not to drip any into the straw, or else you might end up with a nasty surprise the next time you sip your soda.
The Dipping Cover is simple yet so ingenious that I’m surprised somebody hasn’t already started manufacturing these lids.
[via Yanko Design]
Jul 22
This Dog-Shaped Scratching Post Is Sure To Fuel the Dogs vs. Cats Debate [Pets]
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If there’s one thing that can divide the nation greater than the Coke vs. Pepsi debate, it’s the question of what makes the better housepet. Dog and cat supporters are fervent in their belief that their respective companions are the superior pet, and this dog-shaped scratching post doesn’t help calm that debate. More »
Jul 22
Remember the Chameleon Bandage that changes color to match your skin tone once you stuck it on? It was definitely an interesting concept, although a difficult one to execute.
Another novel bandage design that actually has the potential to become an actual product is the AmoeBAND, designed by Tay Pek-Khai, Hsu Hao-Ming, Tsai Cheng-Yu, Chen Kuei-Yuan, Chen Yi-Ting, Lai Jen-Hao, Ho Chia-Ying, Chen Ying-shan, Weng Yu-Ching, and Chung Kuo-Ting.
The design of the AmoeBAND increases the bandages effectiveness and ups the comfort level for the users because of strategically placed cut-outs on the plasters. If you’ve ever used a bandage on your finger (I’m sure you have), then you might’ve noticed that it’s particularly hard to stick the bandaid on just right so that your digit’s movements won’t be limited. The same bandage can be used for flat areas, joints or fingertips.
Aside from increased flexibility, the AmoeBAND’s come in four shades to match your skintone. It’s like finding a shade of concealer just right for your skin (girls can relate to this), only better, because you don’t really expect this kind of choice to come with bandaids.
The AmoeBAND comes in matchbox-type boxes that dispense the bandages with a quick push. And it seems like the designers through of everything, because the boxes are even labeled in Braille. It’s also a finalist for the 2012 IDEA Award.
[via Yanko Design]
Jul 21
Traveling with a guitar is always a pain in the butt. Anything as oddly shaped as a guitar is a pain to haul around with you. If only you could fold your guitar between gigs. Well, with this particular instrument, you can.
These folding travel guitars come from California-based company Voyage-Air. While not as compact as the Ministar guitar, these ones look like traditional guitars once assembled. They are designed to fold forward at the base of the neck and that makes them much easier to carry around. They come in acoustic and electric versions and yes they include their own specially designed carrying cases.
Of course, this kind of guitar isn’t cheap. Voyage- Air Guitars range from $399(USD) for an entry-level model to $1,700(USD) for the Premier edition. A foldable solid-body electric sells for about $750(USD). Not cheap, but if portability is important to you, it will be well worth it.
[via Laughing Squid via Like Cool]
Jul 21
The Peel Light is kind of like the super-sized, real world version of the Secret Lamp, minus the latter’s dual-purpose features of being both a table lamp and a night light.
The Peel Wall Light also goes by the name of Corner Light, but we prefer the former because it describes the actual lamp better.
Basically, the lamp is held in place by a wall-mounted steel bracket and covered with a fabric diffuser to seal the deal. When you need to illuminate the room (or show off the world’s coolest lamp to your buds), just peel the fabric back and uncover the light.
The Peel Light is novel but it comes with a hefty price tag of $910 (USD). You could probably buy a whole range of other lamps with that kind of money, but if you’ve got some to burn, then why not?
[via Oh Gizmo!]
Jul 21
This conveniently-sized 30-pin to USB connector is no thicker than a credit card but will allow you to hook your precious iPhone up to any computer for a quick juice up. I’d like it even more if it had a built in battery though.
The ChargeCard is a “charging cable” that takes up no space at all. You can put it in your wallet and take it out for emergencies. We’ve all been in situations where we could have used something like this. When it’s not in use, it’s as slim as a credit card. While it’s pretty smart, you won’t be able to use your iPhone while it juices up, so that could be a problem, and it really isn’t practical for use with a traditional wall charger since the flexible USB cable is very short.
ChargeCard was launched as a Kickstarter project, and you can get in on the action for $18(USD).
[via Ubergizmo]
Jul 21
This isn’t the first time someone out there decided to come up with a gadget that made heating drinks up easier. Remember the HeatStick? However, this time around, the heating mechanism is built into the cup itself.
No need for batteries or electricity either, because the heat comes from an exothermic (or heat-releasing) chemical reaction. Designer Ryan Jongwoo Choi explains how it works:
The sodium acetate contained in the inside of the cup design can regulate the heat of beverage. The liquid solution breaks the balance of liquid state with a tiny impact and hardens it solid, and it then generates heat momentarily.
When you feel the contents of your drink start to cool again, just give the cup another squeeze to set off the chemical reaction and heat it up once more.
It’s an interesting concept, assuming the cup can be designed with sufficient insulation that you don’t burn your hand when you squeeze the outside of it.
[via Yanko Design]
Jul 20
Jul 20
This Modern Wooden Beach House Was Built for Its Beautiful Views [Beautiful]
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Built almost entirely from sourced timber, the Tutukaka Beach House is a stunning, modern home, located about 2 1/2 hours outside of Aukland on the northwest coast of New Zealand’s Northland Island. More »
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