Jun 03

Thanko – For those who like to take photos of themselves – Mount your smartphone to a stick to take photos at almost any angle

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Thanko – For those who like to take photos of themselves – Mount your smartphone to a stick to take photos at almost any angle

Thanko released a “self-shot stick” that you can use to mount your smartphone and take pictures of yourself over a meter away and at practically any angle.

The stick can be extended from 30cm up to 120cm. It can also attach to a digital camera or a tripod.

Before it gets extended, it’s only about 7cm long and can very easily be carried around in your bag.

Price: 1,980 yen (including tax)
Weight: 178g
Load capacity: 500g

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Apr 06

Ask Engadget: best Android PC on a stick?

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Ask Engadget best Android PC on a stick

We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Chris, who wants to find a low-cost way of getting his wife online. If you’re looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“My family’s already invested in Android, and my as wife isn’t the most computer literate, I thought an Android PC stick would get her online without any fuss. However, there are so many available, I thought I’d ask which one’s worth my time, if any? Thanks!”

Well, when it comes to Android sticks, you’re spoilt for choice. After all, you’ve got enterprise-level offerings like Project Ophelia through to the FAVI Streaming Stick, the GameStick, Always Innovating and, of course, the humble MK802. When it comes to which one you should buy? Let’s leave that up to the mood of the vox populi, who will be sharing their opinions below the break.

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Feb 04

The Empire Strikes Small: Mini AT-ST Popsicle Stick Models

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We would all love to have full sized AT-ST models guarding our front yards (or at least for our cats), but sadly that is beyond reach for most of us. At least you can make some mini AT-ST models from popsicle sticks.

mini at st walkers

These “chicken walkers” proved a challlenge to build compared with other projects because of the two skinny mechanical legs that they balance on. So there may be some difficulty here, but nothing that you can’t overcome. All you need is a few tools, popsicle sticks and some glue and Instructables will show you how to create these mini Imperial vehicles after you finish your frozen treats.

at st craft

Don’t let tiny Ewoks anywhere near them though. It just takes a pair of smart Ewoks and some logs to really mess up an AT-ST’s day and smash it’s head in.

[via Unique Daily]

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