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With the NTT DoCoMo binoculars with built-in object recognition technology, you can focus on a passing plane and have a digital readout tell you its flight number and destination; or you could focus on some foliage and the binocs will tell you their garden variety. NTT DoCoMo has plans to put this technology to use for bargain shopper types by explaining that some form of this technology could be used to focus on an item in a shop and get a price comparison. Most likely, these days you’ll get an excellent review and/or an advertisement.
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Mitch Fincher had a lot of time on his hands, so for his senior technical presentation he decided to stack pennies. Now, take a close look at the image. This isn’t easy. The weight of the pennies is what supports the structure - no glue needed.While it may be the most boring hobby in the world, you gotta give the guy props. Check out his site for more penny stacking projects of his. Really nice work there.
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It really doesn’t get much more upscale than this. In what has to be the ultimate mod, a gentleman by the name of “Limo Bob” took a Boeing jet and turned it into a super-stretch limousine. The vehicle no longer has wings or a tail, but you can definitely tell that this was an aircraft at one point in its history. Step inside and you will find a heart shaped bedroom, bathroom, first class, and VIP class areas. The cockpit is still intact as well, and this thing is street legal. If you want it, you are gonna have to grab it on eBay. Current bid is $300,600 USD.
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It’s always great to see what some free time, creativity, a notebook, and a digital camera can do. The results are illusions of transparent desktops on various notebooks. At first you might say, “Ah, that’s easy” (much like I said at first) – boy was I wrong. These are harder to accomplish then it seems. You must first get the right angle with your camera, take the shot, upload it, set it as your desktop and adjust the screen to match. Seems pretty simple, right? Try it out for yourself and let us know how the result came out.
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Engineers from the University of Michigan have developed a snake-like robot that conquers obstacles. It is composed of 5 segments which are 8 inches in diameter and weigh 26 pounds. Piloted by a human operator, the OmniTread can maneuver in extremely rugged terrain, even climbing stairs and pipes. “It moves by rolling, log-style, or by lifting its head or tail, inchworm-like, and muscling itself forward.” This robot will be used for industrial inspection and surveillance in hazardous environments, and also for military and urban search and rescue operations. It’s actually pretty cool, which you can see for yourself in this video.
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iAutomate’s HomeSeer RFID Starter Kit allows you to monitor anything in your home that’s marked with an RFID tag for only $479.95. HomeSeer software lets you “monitor and control your home from the internet, your home network, your PDA, telephone or voice” and supports both X-10 and Z-Wave devices which means you can integrate RFID tracking with hundreds of home automation products already available.
The Starter Kit includes the HA Edition R500 Long Range RFID Reader which tracks RFID tags at distances of up to 450 feet. iAutomate offers tags in a variety of form factors ranging from keyfobs to more esoteric products designed specifically for metallic assets and motion detection.
Read More | iAutomate via engadget
Why spend thousands on implants that are prone to leak, or waste cash on creams that probably won’t work? If you really want to increase your breast size, grab something that will actually do the trick! Apparently, the B2Up Bust Up Gum product is supposed to be able to increase breast size by up to 80% if chewed 3-4 times per day. How does it accomplish such an amazing feat? The gum is made with contains the plant extract Pueraria mirifica, which releases a few natural chemicals into the chewers body. The chemicals are very close in chemical structure to oestradiol, the main human oestrogen. The end result are fuller breasts, nicer hair, and increased blood circulation.
(Thanks munky!)
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In an effort to make ruining your lungs an even easier affair, Israel company Gasham Enterprises has developed a cigarette that can be lit without a match, lighter, or any other type of portable flame. Instead, the tip of the cigarette has sulfur and phosphorus built right in. All you need to do is rub the cigarette against the side of the pack, and it ignites. You would think that a rough action like this would destroy the cigarette, crumbling it to pieces - but these cigarettes are reinforced with bamboo and tobacco leaf to stop them from breaking.
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Strap on this device and experience bruises never thought possible on Rollerblades. It will increase your speed by up to 25 miles per hour, with its 1.5 horsepower engine. You’ll need to keep both hands on the controls though, as one hand controls brakes, and the other speed. The tire looks like it’s a little on the thick side, to allow for multiple terrains. it can be yours for only $445. Horrified spectators not included.
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Every time I go down to visit my mom in South Jersey I get the living crap scared out of me. That’s because the neighbor’s two dogs lunge up to their gate with the biggest roar of of a bark imaginable. A little device like this one should help prevent any future heart-attacks on my part. Essentially, it emits a high pitch that only dogs can hear whenever they start barking. The thought here is that the dog will eventually learn that they should not bark, lest that want toey should hear that annoying sound. Won’t keep your house from being burglarized though.
(Thanks Fresh!)
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