Retromodo: Schimmel Pegasus Grand Piano Could Probably Travel Through Time and Space

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Robin

Schimmel Pegasus Grand Piano Could Probably Travel Through Time and Space pegasus.jpgLooking like it belongs in Jeff Vader’s Coruscant bachelor pad, the hand-made Schimmel Pegasus has an ergonomically curved keyboard, over 200 strings under a total tension of 176,520 newtons, and a key assembly composed of 10,000 pieces. Only 14 were made ten years ago Read more about Retromodo: Schimmel Pegasus Grand Piano Could Probably Travel Through Time and Space[…]

Researchers tout progress with maglev joystick, aim to bring it to market – Engadget

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Robin

Researchers tout progress with maglev joystick, aim to bring it to market Posted Mar 5th 2008 1:57PM by Donald Melanson Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Peripherals Maglev technology may be best know for its use in trains (and the odd wind turbine), but a group of researchers led by Carnegie Mellon University’s Ralph Hollis have some Read more about Researchers tout progress with maglev joystick, aim to bring it to market – Engadget[…]

Simtrix trots out radically designed Swiftpoint mice – Engadget

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Robin

Simtrix trots out radically designed Swiftpoint mice Posted Mar 5th 2008 2:26PM by Darren Murph Filed under: Peripherals Sure, we’ve seen input peripherals stretch the core meaning of the word “mouse,” but few have done it better than Simtrix. First up in the Swiftpoint series is the TriPed (on left), which was designed to be Read more about Simtrix trots out radically designed Swiftpoint mice – Engadget[…]

IOGEAR – GPEN200N – Mobile Digital Scribe

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Robin

Mobile Digital Scribe is the first device ever to capture natural handwriting from any surface, and store it in the receiver for future use. Based on a revolutionary electronic pen that uses ordinary ink refill to write on any paper, the Mobile Digital Scribe stores handwritten notes, memos or drawings for easy upload to any Read more about IOGEAR – GPEN200N – Mobile Digital Scribe[…]

If you got firewire…

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Robin

Then you can connect any Linux PC running winlockpwn to it and bypass the login prompt. Using bioskbsnarf you can read the BIOS password. The paper on how to do it is called “Hit By A Bus: Physical Access Attacks with Firewire (as performed at Ruxcon 2k6)” and can be found here too.

OEM BIOS Emulation Toolkit For Windows Vista x86 v1.0

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Robin

This is Vista ripped open – how to properly bypass the signup procedure.

Want to buy an Island?

Posted on March 5, 2008 by Robin

This guy’s been selling them for 30 years and has a huge selection

Illuminated USB cables

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Robin

Yup, you can pass current through USB. So… you can light them up! This goes for $ 22.99 per 6 feet These Cable to Go ones go for between $ 2.38 – $ 9.59 depending on colour and length (look around a bit for different lengths than 2m These green, blue and red gold plated Read more about Illuminated USB cables[…]

Harry in Afghanistan leaked by Drudge

Posted on February 29, 2008 by Robin

This is simply incredible to me: The Drudge Report knowingly goes and endanges British troops and a member of the royal family by reporting where he is in Afghanistan. Obviously the UK now has to pull him out before attacks increase in such scale that there is no defending anyone in that area. So not Read more about Harry in Afghanistan leaked by Drudge[…]

Scientists discover how cigarette smoke causes cancer

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Robin

spoiler: it’s the hydrogen peroxide

Paper clip attack skewers Chip and PIN | The Register

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Robin

A simple and cheap method to hack into pin machines and gather the information you need to clone a card and have the PIN number. This works because there is no encyption of the data on the line you can tap.

Bio-mechanic skull sculpture is creepy to say the least

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Zathur

Looking for a fine piece of art to class up your apartment or home? Are you also looking for a way to let all of your guests know that you’re a pretty morbid person and quite proud of that fact? Have I got the sculpture for you. This insane Bio-Mechanical Skull sculpture lets everybody know Read more about Bio-mechanic skull sculpture is creepy to say the least[…]

A real, working underwater convertible

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Zathur

When it comes to vehicles from famous movies, they don’t get too much cooler than James Bond’s Lotus convertible that can also function as a submarine. Unfortunately, the very idea of a convertible submarine is nonsensical, so we’ll probably never see it in real life. Or will we? We will! Check out this Rinspee sQuba! Read more about A real, working underwater convertible[…]

Humanscale Paramount monitor wall — you know you want eight screens

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Zathur

The Paramount Parabolic Multi-Monitor Display by Humanscale gives you an easy way to attach anywhere from two to eight screens onto its unfolding monitor arm, no tools required. Everything snaps into place, including the displays. The screens are curved toward you for your comfort, and the rack is adjustable to accommodate a wide range of Read more about Humanscale Paramount monitor wall — you know you want eight screens[…]

A half-million dollar watch for the rich and foolish

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Zathur

What makes a watch worth $500,000? In some cases, it’s just because its loaded up with diamonds or other valuable materials. But if there’s no bling on the watch, what can possibly make it worth half a million dollars? Anything? I say no, there is absolutely nothing that can make a watch worth that much. Read more about A half-million dollar watch for the rich and foolish[…]

Gas mask suit sends a pretty strong message

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Zathur

If you’re looking to make a good impression at your upcoming job interview or business meeting, you should find a suit that fits you well and stands out. You could just go to Macy’s and get a plain dark suit and have it tailored, or you could go a little more extreme. Might I suggest Read more about Gas mask suit sends a pretty strong message[…]

SLIders

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Robin

Just like some people can fix computers just by being near them, there are also people – SLIders – who can destroy them just by being near them. SLI stands for Street Light Interference, as they tend to turn off street lights as they pass by. I first found out in the followin article, an Read more about SLIders[…]

A wiperless windshield powered by nanotechnology

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Zathur

Now here’s an awesome idea: a windshield that doesn’t need wipers due to a thin nanotech coating that gets rid of water for you. It’s a major element of a new car dubbed the Hidra, designed by Italian designer Leonardo Fioravanti. How will it work? With four layers of treatments on the windshield. The first Read more about A wiperless windshield powered by nanotechnology[…]

Han Solo desk makes a statement about your skills as a boss

Posted on February 26, 2008 by Zathur

Choosing a desk for your office is important; it sends a message about what kind of person you are to everybody who enters. If you want that message to say “I’m a gigantic nerd!” then you really can’t do much better than a desk made to look like Han Solo frozen in carbonite. I guess Read more about Han Solo desk makes a statement about your skills as a boss[…]

Wikileaks

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Robin

Wikileaks is currently in the news because and idiot US judge ordered the domainname wikileaks.org down, following the publication of leaked documents on there. Of course this hasn’t stopped wikileaks, as it’s also available on their IP adress, as well as under .be (which is what this is linked to). Anyway, leaked documents can be Read more about Wikileaks[…]

DIY IR headgear repels security cameras

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Robin

This lightweight piece of kit you can make yourself encases your head in a mysterious glow on security camera’s. Engadget makes the point that you’re going to have to explain yourself a lot to security guards, but hey – it’s your right to wear what you like and be private when you like!

Cyclogyro Prop Aircraft

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Robin

Cyclogyro’s fly by rotating wings as though they were the paddles on an ancient steamers. The idea is old, but no prototype has ever flown, untill now. Very bizarre.

New technology turns your body into a swipe card

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Robin

NTT is launching a card which when you’re wearing it makes you communicate data by touching stuff. It uses technology to turn the surface of the human body itself into a means of data transmission. As data travels through the user’s clothing, handbag or shoes, anyone carrying a special card can unlock the door simply Read more about New technology turns your body into a swipe card[…]

More Brain Controllers II

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Robin

Back in May 2007 I had a look at brain controllers, one of which was promising to launch in October 2007. They are now accepting developers to use and program for their unit, but still not on the commercial market. This is about the Epoc from Emotiv Systems though. The picture of the brain controller Read more about More Brain Controllers II[…]

Anything China can do…

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Robin

In a copy cat of the Chinese around a year ago, the US Navy has managed to shoot down a satellite at 130 miles altitude using a kinetic kill vehicle (ie a rocket with no explosive), hitting it in the fuel tank. Of course China has not only proven that they can shoot them down, Read more about Anything China can do…[…]