Month: December 2006
Pen that writes without ink
Using a solid metal nib made of an alloy that leaves marks as easily as lipstick (but wearing down so infinitesimally slowly that it might as well be solid diamond you're scratching your initials into everything with) this pen…
Eco-friendly Mobile Phones
It's about blasted time that we're starting to see mobile phones that actually consider environmental viability. Three concept mobiles from ModeLabs are designed around using the repetitive motion inherent in mobile usage to actually provide power for the thing….
Aluna Tidal-Powered Clock
To emphasize the renewable resources of ocean currents, the Aluna Tidal Powered Clock display consists of LEDs powered by ocean turbines. A prototype is underway, with intent to establish mirror images of the final in the northern and southern…
DIY: Hand Crank Lego USB Charger
It's not exactly free energy, but if you build your own USB hand-crank charger you can sit around watching Big Brother while absent-mindedly cranking power into your digicam or iPod. It does require a motor from a Lego Mindstorms…
Mousepad Couch made literally from mousepads
It's the wee hours of Christmas evening and we'd like nothing more than to stretch out on this couch made entirely of mousepads, but we're stuck typing away for your amusement, mousepadless (it's true, there's no mousepad in the…
Top 30 celebrity eBay auctions of 2006
As any dedicated stalker celeb-fan knows, eBay is fertile ground for getting a piece of the stars. Not literally a piece, obviously. That's not allowed. But anyway, Bayraider has spent the year tracking the hottest celebrity tat on eBay, and…
The Top 50 mobile games of 2006 revealed
Still think Snake is as exciting as mobile gaming gets? Think again. The last year has seen hundreds of high-quality downloadable games released, taking in console conversions, movie games and entirely original titles. And a new version of Tetris, obviously….
eStarling Wi-Fi-enabled LCD frame
LCD photo frames are getting smarter. The eStarling Wi-Fi-enabled LCD frame first appeared last year, but now it's back to wirelessly show off your photos with a couple of refinements. This special edition version has an improved 7-inch frame and…
Mskyo granny-style trolley speakers
Is nothing sacred these days? Once just an easy way for your gran to get her shopping back from the supermarket, the shopping trolley has had a makeover – into a powerful sound system. It's now known as the Mskyo…
YouTube Video of the Day – How women treat men
This may not be that accurate about the relationship between men and women, but it is pretty funny and worth sharing. Enjoy…