This is a mock up of what shopping at an Ikea store with an Apple tablet could potentially be like. And man is it slick. The experience is smooth, quick, and intuitive, just like we have come to learn on the iPhone. In fact, this device looks like a super-sized iPhone, and that is exactly what I expect the oft-rumored tablet to be. Jobs, we are waiting…
[Via Gizmodo]
The Rambler Socket. Designed by Meysam Movahedi.
The Rambler Socket is one of those concept ideas you see and think “Oh, I should have thought of that!” Basically is an extension cord built into a standard wall outlet. The 1.5 meter long extension cord itself hides behind the wall and can be unfurled when needed with a slight tug. To access the extension cord, you simply pinch the sides of the outlet and it unravels right out of the wall. When your ready to store it away, you give it a gentle tug, which activates a spring mechanism, and it wraps itself back in an organized fashion. This really is the best and most efficient wall socket and should be installed in all places of stay immediately. It’s actually a concept I can see becoming a reality very soon.
[Via Gizmodo; YankoDesign]
If these Brodmann Blades catch on, you can bet that the game of ping pong will change dramatically. “By moving the front and back of the paddle away from each other and removing the grip altogether, the Blades are able to offer a glove-like fit, and promise a faster and more intuitive game, more spin on the ball, and superior control.” I’m going to have to try these paddles on for size before I make further commentary about them. Price at $100, we may have to rely on the hard-core amateurs to give ’em a spin. (Mind you, $100 buys you a set of two paddles, with four logo-adorned balls, terrycloth wristbands, and a zip-up carrying case.)
I shall allow designer To22 explain exactly the significance of this ring:
To22 created something nearly perfect. A continuous ring, delicately proportioned, beautifully polished and seemingly flawless. There is only one tiny imperfection. A speck, no larger than a piece of dust. At a glance, it is barely noticeable. Upon close examination, it appears intentional and more clearly defined. Only magnification reveals the actual object set within the miniature interior. It is a model of the known universe. Inspired by the writing of Stephen Hawking and loosely based on the anthropic theory to22 puts our daily pursuits into perspective and reminds us that we are always a part of something bigger.
Let the slightest imperfection make us remember that we are always a part of something bigger.
LED Wall. Designed by Langarita–Navarro Arquitectos. Located in Madrid, Spain.
This LED wall at the Medialab-Prado in central Madrid is an interactive façade made of 35, 000 LED lights that can display both still images and video. It was commissioned by the Madrid Town Council “to develop social interaction and to offer a new digital landmark for their city which is often so closely guarded from development.” It serves as a display for city information and “psychedelic” art. Images below, video after the break.
[Via KanyeBlog]
“All I Want For Christmas (Is To Rock).” Featuring Chris Hardwick, Dana Dearmond (porn star), Rob Huebel (Human Giant), Annie Hardy (Giant Drag), Brendon Walsh, Dave Gibbs, Paul Bonanno, Jonah Ray and Eli Braden. G4’s Chris Hardwick (Attack of the Show, Web Soup) stars as the lead singer in this raunchy 80s-themed X-mas rock video by Sniper. Enjoy.
[Via Nerdist]
The Muppets star in “The Ringing of the Bells.” What is it about Beaker that makes him so damn funny?
I’m sure you have all seen the N64 kid go insane when he received his Nintendo 64 on that fateful Christmas morning back in in ’90s. Well it seems like there’s a new kid on the block who has unwittingly taken this generation’s thrown for going-insane-when-receiving-an-Xbox 360. As Giz’s Adam Frucci quickly notes, I can’t wait to see this kid’s reaction when he receives his first red ring of death!
[Via Gizmodo]
Listen to this version of Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, as told by Rorschach (from the Watchmen comics). The script was written by Comics & Cartoons, a 4chan community. Even if you haven’t read the comics or seen the movie it’s definitely worth ten minutes of your time. From the blatantly mature content to the imitation of Rorschach, this retelling of a Dr. Seuss classic is hilarious in its own special way. Now if only it were illustrated…ahh–just use your imagination!
[Via Gizmodo]
That link above is my gift to you! Happy holidays. Oh ok, I’ll tell you what’s inside. For a limited time iTunes is offering the following Lost content for free: parts 1 & 2 of the season one pilot and all five season recap episodes. They include Destination: Lost (Season 1 recap), Lost: A Tale of Survival (Season 1 & 2 recap), Lost: Past, Present, & Future (Season 1, 2, & 3 recap), Destiny Calls (Season 1, 2, 3, & 4 recap), and A Journey in Time (Season 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 recap). So for all you Lost fans out there, get brushed up by re-watching the brilliant pilot episode and studying all the recaps in preperation for the Season 6 premiere. Lost: The Final Season begins February 2, 2010.
Tesla Christmas Tree. Designed by Peter Terren.
Remember when I said that Tesla coils were being used mainly for our entertainment these days? I wasn’t kidding. Artist and enthusiast Peter Terren has created his own colorful Tesla-coil enhanced Christmas tree! He used slow exposure photography (about two minutes per shot) to capture this phenomenon in action. He even stepped into one of the shots (see above); this highly dangerous risk probably led to one hell of an electrical shock. Be sure to check out more shots of Terren’s creation in the gallery below; the images really are incredible.
[Via Gizmodo]
Chinese designers decided to go all out this year by constructing a Christmas tree out of 1,000 FULL Heineken beer bottles. Yeah, that’s a lot of beer right there, just waiting to get toppled over and wasted. Though the bright green hue of the large stature is quite impressive, the designers could have been a bit more eco-friendly if they were to use the limitless number of empty beer bottles at the ready. Anyway, check out some close-up shots in more detail in the gallery below. The “tree” is located in Shanghai, China.
