TikTok and LunaTik simply transform the iPod Nano into the world's coolest multi-touch watches. The idea to use the Nano as a watch was an obvious one ever since the product was announced. Designed to create a collection that was well designed, engineered and manufactured from premium materials and that complemented the impeccable quality of Apple products. Not just clipped on a cheap strap as an afterthought. The designer, Scott Wilson, wanted to create a product that your friends and strangers would stop you and ask "WTF is that??? And where can I get one?!"
...and we reckon he's done a pretty good job!
TikTok is a simple snap-in design. It allows the user to easily and securely snap the Nano into the wrist dock. It cleanly and simply integrates the Nano and transforms it into a modern multifunction timepiece.
LunaTik is designed and intended to be a premium conversion kit for someone that wants to dedicate their Nano to being a watch and the newest conversation piece with their friends. It is forged from Aerospace Grade Aluminum and then machined via CNC into its final form.
To get hold of one all you have to do is pledge some money to get the project going!
TikTok on Kickstarter
But be quick as today is the final day for pledges.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
The Noun Project
"We think a visual language that can be understood by all cultures and people is a pretty amazing thing. We also get excited about things like scale, proportion, and shape, and are committed to design and quality in everything we do. We think these symbols are works of art worth celebrating." Edward Boatman. The Noun Project
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Google Earth 6
Google may be under fire for a few things at the moment...abusing its dominant online search position...violations of personal privacy...but far from taking their eye off the ball...here comes...Street View and 3D Trees in Google Earth 6
From: Google | 24 November 2010 |
...Navigate the streets like never before with Google Earth 6. Experience the new integrated Street View and explore 3D trees in cities all over the world.
Download Google Earth for free at http://earth.google.com/.
From: Google | 24 November 2010 |
...Navigate the streets like never before with Google Earth 6. Experience the new integrated Street View and explore 3D trees in cities all over the world.
Download Google Earth for free at http://earth.google.com/.
Picasso cache not stolen
Paris, France (CNN) -- A retired French electrician who revealed that he has 271 previously unknown works by the artist Pablo Picasso did not steal them, his lawyer told CNN Tuesday.
"He kept them with love," Evelyne Rees said.
"He kept them with love," Evelyne Rees said.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Tiffany...Bidding over
The Supreme Court said on Monday that it rejected an appeal by Tiffany & Co that ebay should be held liable for trademark infringement for selling counterfeit goods on its website.
The case has been widely viewed as a major legal challenge in the United States to Internet companies such as ebay, Google and others that host services that other people provide. They have argued they should not be held responsible for users' trademark violations.
In appealing to the Supreme Court, Tiffany said the case presented an extremely important question about allocating trademark rights and burdens in the modern Internet economy.
The case has been widely viewed as a major legal challenge in the United States to Internet companies such as ebay, Google and others that host services that other people provide. They have argued they should not be held responsible for users' trademark violations.
In appealing to the Supreme Court, Tiffany said the case presented an extremely important question about allocating trademark rights and burdens in the modern Internet economy.
Friday, November 26, 2010
Willow 10 Year Old - Trendsetter
Will...we keep it in the family!
Having thoroughly enjoyed Karate Kid with child actor, rapper, songwriter, dancer, and martial arts expert...Jaden Smith. We now have 10 year old Willow Smith rocking the charts with her hit single "Whip My Hair."
People are asking if this incredibly adorable and talented daughter of Will Smith has become one of the youngest trendsetters of our time, from her unique hair styles to the shoes she wears on her feet.
Kids are getting older younger, but just how young is too young to establish your own personal style? We don't think there are any hard and fast rules to say what age it's appropriate for someone to set their own trends in fashion. Take Jimmy Osmond for example...or not as the case may be!
For sure some people adore Willow's shaved hairstyle, animal prints and padded jackets while others think the look is much too grown up for a ten year old.
Personally, we think that Willow is a trendsetter...she rocks!
...and we're off to get the sides of our heads shaved.
Over to you Mr & Mrs Smith!
Having thoroughly enjoyed Karate Kid with child actor, rapper, songwriter, dancer, and martial arts expert...Jaden Smith. We now have 10 year old Willow Smith rocking the charts with her hit single "Whip My Hair."
People are asking if this incredibly adorable and talented daughter of Will Smith has become one of the youngest trendsetters of our time, from her unique hair styles to the shoes she wears on her feet.
Kids are getting older younger, but just how young is too young to establish your own personal style? We don't think there are any hard and fast rules to say what age it's appropriate for someone to set their own trends in fashion. Take Jimmy Osmond for example...or not as the case may be!
For sure some people adore Willow's shaved hairstyle, animal prints and padded jackets while others think the look is much too grown up for a ten year old.
Personally, we think that Willow is a trendsetter...she rocks!
...and we're off to get the sides of our heads shaved.
Over to you Mr & Mrs Smith!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Levi's Store - Regent Street
Denim elves and polka dots dominate Levi's flagship store, crafted by interior designer Gary Card.
Gary Card's Christmas window can be seen now and until after Christmas at the Levi's store, 174- 176 Regent Street, London.
See the Video on Dazed
To celebrate their Christmas window, Levi's is offering you the chance to win one of the elves that Gary Card will be making live at the Regent Street store. To find out when Card will be making his in store appearances, keep an eye on www.facebook.com/levisuk
Gary Card's Christmas window can be seen now and until after Christmas at the Levi's store, 174- 176 Regent Street, London.
See the Video on Dazed
To celebrate their Christmas window, Levi's is offering you the chance to win one of the elves that Gary Card will be making live at the Regent Street store. To find out when Card will be making his in store appearances, keep an eye on www.facebook.com/levisuk
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
WPP Hangs Fox
The 18th century artist Hogarth's name, played a part in the branding of the agency, and the 250 staff got a pleasant surprise this morning, arriving at work to see the likes of American pop-art from Nathan Fox covering the stairwell from ground to sixth floor.
You’ll need to be a visitor to the agency to get a sneak preview, or pretend you’ve lost your way to The Ivy and ask reception for directions!
Well Heeled
Whichever way around it is, Kurt Geiger is helping. Sales of Kurt’s 5” (yes 5 Inch...120mm) heels have quadrupled over the last year.
In London, Kurt Geiger heels are available at Harrods, House of Fraser, John Lewis, Liberty and Selfridges as well as its own stores.
We have to ask the question if there has been a knock on effect in the guys market, are platforms making a comeback? Or are we just taller these days?
Monday, November 22, 2010
Adland Gossip
Is everyone scratching their head and asking why? Or has anyone thought about the tax efficient move of WWP’s headquarters to Ireland...to be sure!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Friday, November 19, 2010
Audi R8 E-tron Video Test Drive
Lucky TechCrunch get to test drive the first ever electric Audi R8 E-tron. E-tron is the name of Audi’s new line of electric vehicles including an R8 and an A1.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Jag C-X75 ... we want one of these!
Jaguar revealed the stunning C-X75 concept car at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
The 205 mph four-wheel drive supercar is capable of running in purely electric (zero tailpipe emissions) mode for 68 miles on a six-hour domestic plug-in charge. The innovative, lightweight micro gas-turbines are also capable of very quickly and efficiently recharging the Lithium-ion batteries, giving the car a theoretical range of 560 miles.
Because each wheel is driven by its own electric motor, the C-X75 is four-wheel drive - with all the traction, grip and safety benefits that entails.
The C-X75 boasts advanced design features such as a ground-breaking propulsion system, and active aerodynamics allow for an elegantly simple fuselage section that remains stable at very high speeds.
...and it's silver! Yummy...We love it.
The 205 mph four-wheel drive supercar is capable of running in purely electric (zero tailpipe emissions) mode for 68 miles on a six-hour domestic plug-in charge. The innovative, lightweight micro gas-turbines are also capable of very quickly and efficiently recharging the Lithium-ion batteries, giving the car a theoretical range of 560 miles.
Because each wheel is driven by its own electric motor, the C-X75 is four-wheel drive - with all the traction, grip and safety benefits that entails.
The C-X75 boasts advanced design features such as a ground-breaking propulsion system, and active aerodynamics allow for an elegantly simple fuselage section that remains stable at very high speeds.
...and it's silver! Yummy...We love it.
Jay-Z's New Book Decoded
All the meanings of all the songs and the culture of rap in Jay-Z's new book "Decoded" out today.
Beatlemania 2010
Another...Hard Days Night!
Finally after years of talks between EMI and Apple The Beatles entire back catalogue is available online for the first time. The Beatles dominated the iTunes chart yesterday (no pun intended!), with Hey Jude proving the most popular download.
In the first day of downloads, 54 Beatles songs appeared in the iTunes top 200. Hey Jude, peaked at number 28 with Twist and Shout, Here Comes The Sun and Let It Be making it into the iTunes Top 50.
Star Wars Falcon Gunner Game Launch
Strap in, kid -- and get ready to immerse yourself in the Star Wars universe like never before with Star Wars Arcade: Falcon Gunner." Available ONLY for IPHONE 4, IPHONE 3GS and IPOD TOUCH 4TH GEN, Falcon Gunner is the first Star Wars game with augmented reality technology, letting you do battle with the Empire just about anywhere.
FEATURES:
AR MODE brings the fight to wherever you are...your living room, back garden, on the bus, in that boring Monday morning sales meeting. Using your phone's camera, gyroscope/compass and accelerometer, Falcon Gunner turns your earthly surroundings into epic space battles and lets you control the action by steering your body in physical space. It's like nothing you've ever seen.
Classic Arcade Action with 20+ LEVELS: Inspired by the classic 1984 Star Wars arcade title, this first-person action game throws you into the Millennium Falcon's gunnery seat, letting you experience more than 20 levels of arcade action spanning the legendary smuggling vessel's most exciting moments -- including the Death Star escape, asteroid field pursuit across Hoth and infamous Kessel Run.
SPECIAL MODIFICATIONS: As you blast your way through waves of TIE fighters, Star Destroyers, and a few other special surprises, you'll earn credits that can be used to make special modifications to the Falcon’s offensive and defensive capabilities, including concussion missiles and a low-level tractor beam... perfect for grabbing TIE interceptors and launching them back at their black-helmeted buddies. (And if you're impatient, you can purchase them from within the game.)
RETINA DISPLAY SUPPORT: The Millennium Falcon's scratched-glass windshield has never looked as good as it does on iPhone 4 and iPod Touch (4th Gen).
GAME CENTER AND FACEBOOK INTEGRATION: Challenge your friends' scores and earn special surprises by connecting your game via Facebook and Game Center.
Enough reading, kid. We've got to shake these TIEs...
Pow-pow Piou-piou!
iTunes Star Wars Arcade Falcon Gunner
LINK
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
100 Years, 100 Designers, Inside WWD
"Gianni Versace rocked fashion... A master showman, he was the force behind a fashion credo that was about glitz, glamour, hype, youth, sex and lots of fun. And nobody did it as genuinely as he did." —WWD, 1997
Sneak preview here
WWD 100 Years 100 Designers
R is for...
GeRman
PoRsche
Or
Just sheer grrrrrrR
With 2 metres of snow on the ground, students creating havoc on the streets of London and the world’s secrets leaking out of a Wiki something or other... you’d be forgiven for not having spotted the announcement of the new Porsche Cayman R.
‘R’ we’re told is not reserved for a nod of appreciation from a West Country farmer, but for something very special from the Porsche stable, yes it’s R for exclusive from the German car giant, like last year’s 911 GT3 R and the 911 R back in the late 60’s. In fact R for rare as there were only 19 made!
So why does the new Cayman get the R status?
An additional 10 hoRsepower perhaps which gets it from 0 to 60 in 4.9 seconds. Or the top speed of 175 miles peR hour? Or the fact that it’s lighteR.
Whatever it is... it looks absolutely awesome with the twin tail pipes and classic 60’s PORSCHE branding along each side of the car. Although not available until February 2011, it seems a snip at just £45,000...the difficult part is deciding what colour to order.
PoRsche
Or
Just sheer grrrrrrR
With 2 metres of snow on the ground, students creating havoc on the streets of London and the world’s secrets leaking out of a Wiki something or other... you’d be forgiven for not having spotted the announcement of the new Porsche Cayman R.
‘R’ we’re told is not reserved for a nod of appreciation from a West Country farmer, but for something very special from the Porsche stable, yes it’s R for exclusive from the German car giant, like last year’s 911 GT3 R and the 911 R back in the late 60’s. In fact R for rare as there were only 19 made!
So why does the new Cayman get the R status?
An additional 10 hoRsepower perhaps which gets it from 0 to 60 in 4.9 seconds. Or the top speed of 175 miles peR hour? Or the fact that it’s lighteR.
Whatever it is... it looks absolutely awesome with the twin tail pipes and classic 60’s PORSCHE branding along each side of the car. Although not available until February 2011, it seems a snip at just £45,000...the difficult part is deciding what colour to order.
Karl Lagerfeld talks Tech "Facebook is a Flawless Object”
Lagerfeld on iPad..."it looks stunning on a table but I don't need to use one"
Google Launches personalised shopping site
From Google
"Boutiques.com is built on technology developed by our team of fashion experts who work with engineers to “teach” our computer systems to understand various patterns, pairings, and genre definitions. When signed into your account, Boutiques.com learns about your style and preferences and in turn, provides you better results and recommendations over time.
Ultimately, Boutiques.com will provide shoppers with a much richer and interactive shopping experience and help drive traffic to retailers' websites."
Google - a conversation with Eric Schmidt
Gingerbread, secure elements, black thing, tap and pay, mobile first, location aware, points control, NFC Chips...just what is it that Google CEO Eric Schmidt has in his hand?
And we quote "Forget search" ... did he really say that?
And we quote "Forget search" ... did he really say that?
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Yoko Ono, Neo Rauch, Peaches & ArtStars*
Proof here.
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| ArtStars* |
Start Your Engines - Dazed
As Stella Artois' Night Chauffeur project launches, Dazed gets a peek-a-boo into the world seen from the backseat of a 1960s Citroen DS cruising London's late night streets...cool!
Dazed Stella Artois Video
The Night Chauffeur – Public Performances at venues across London:
16th Nov: The Old Blue Last, Shoreditch
17th Nov: The Westbourne, Notting Hill
18th Nov: The Chamberlayne, Kensal Rise
21st Nov: The Dove, Broadway Market
22nd Nov: The Black Dog, Vauxhall
23rd Nov: Grand Union, North London
24th Nov: The Ten Bells, Spitalfields
25th Nov: The Old Goat, Twickenham
www.stellaartoisblack.com
Dazed Stella Artois Video
The Night Chauffeur – Public Performances at venues across London:
16th Nov: The Old Blue Last, Shoreditch
17th Nov: The Westbourne, Notting Hill
18th Nov: The Chamberlayne, Kensal Rise
21st Nov: The Dove, Broadway Market
22nd Nov: The Black Dog, Vauxhall
23rd Nov: Grand Union, North London
24th Nov: The Ten Bells, Spitalfields
25th Nov: The Old Goat, Twickenham
www.stellaartoisblack.com
14 Year Old Fashion Blogger to Launch Teen Magazine
There seems to be no holding back fashion blogger, Tavi Gevinson as she now shares her excitement prior to the launch of her new teenage fashion magazine. Founder of the folded teen magazine, Sassy, Jane Pratt, got together with Gevinson after she saw here passionate blog entries on her love for Sassi magazine. They've now agreed to create a magazine targeted at "wall-flowery teenage girls."
They're aiming to create a "teen-magazine-that-doesn't-suck," and, although the details surrounding content are still vague, Gevinson blogs that the vibe of the magazine will be "for the people, by the people."
Gevinson is looking for contributors for the as yet, unnamed title, rumoured to launch with a website in the spring and publish three print issues a year, beginning autumn 2011.
"I have a really good feeling about this," Gevinson writes. "Exciting, right?'
Good luck Tavi.
Check out Tavi's blog here
The Style Rookie
Monday, November 15, 2010
3DD Breasts
Breasts in 3D
Yeah it is not that much more complicated than that. 3DD is a simple concept and one that the photographer hopes you enjoy as much as he does!
Henry Hargreaves is a New York based photographer and breast enthusiast. His love of taking photos and the female form started as a young boy in New Zealand and as an adult he has practiced both hobbies in many countries of the world. The opportunity to combine two of his greatest passions was only a matter of time.
The idea to do it in 3-D, well that was a stroke of genius.
So grab a pair of glasses and enjoy.
3DD The Book
What are you doing at Christmas?
Time for a bit of a change?
We thought we'd try this out.
Speedriding, speedflying and wingsuitflying in Wengen, Switzerland.
...and the difference between a snowman and snow-woman?
SNOW BALLS!
Camera and edit Halvor Angvik
Co-pilot Jokke Sommer
Music: Mirwais - Disco Science
We thought we'd try this out.
Speedriding, speedflying and wingsuitflying in Wengen, Switzerland.
...and the difference between a snowman and snow-woman?
SNOW BALLS!
Camera and edit Halvor Angvik
Co-pilot Jokke Sommer
Music: Mirwais - Disco Science
Beating a Path
Launching today on the App Store on iPhone. If you do not have an iPhone, you can still register and check out Path through your browser.
So, what is Path?
Path is the personal network. A place to be yourself and share life with close friends and family. The personal network doesn’t replace your existing social networks – it augments them.
Path allows you to capture your life’s most personal moments and share them with the 50 close friends and family in your life who matter most.
Because your personal network is limited to your 50 closest friends and family, you can always trust that you can post any moment, no matter how personal. Path is a place where you can be yourself.
So does a picture paint a thousand words?
Capturing a moment on Path is simple and contextual. Simply take a photo with your camera on iPhone or iPod Touch and add context around that moment in the form of tags for people, places and things. These tags provide 3 types of context to help capture a moment.
Sharing
No more embarrassing Oooops moments! On Path, you can control who you are sharing your personal moments with. (So let's hope your real friends don't end up posting your memories to their 570 Facebook pals!)
So why only 50?
Path claim "50 based on the research of Oxford Professor of Evolutionary Psychology Robin Dunbar, who has long suggested that 150 is the maximum number of social relationships that the human brain can sustain at any given time. Dunbar’s research also shows that personal relationships tend to expand in factors of roughly 3. So while we may have 5 people whom we consider to be our closest friends, and 20 whom we maintain regular contact with, 50 is roughly the outer boundary of our personal networks. These are the people we trust, whom we are building trust with, and whom we consider to be the most important and valued people in our lives."
Seeing is believing...
Path is available from the App Store on iPhone or in the App Store now.
We'll give it a whirl and let you know how we get on.
Path
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Sebastian Vettel F1 World Champion 2010
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2010
Abu Dhabi (Arabic: أبو ظبي Abū ẓabī, literally Father of deer) is the capital and the second largest city in the United Arab Emirates.
Abu Dhabi (Arabic: أبو ظبي Abū ẓabī, literally Father of deer) is the capital and the second largest city in the United Arab Emirates.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Nokia C7 Review
Social networking and sharing
Technical Profile
System: WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, OS: Symbian^3
Dimensions: 117.3 x 56.8 x 10.5 mm (L x W x H)
Weight: 130 g, Display: 3.5 inch mobile HD; AMOLED capacitive
touch (640 x 360 pixels)
Category Smartphones
- Keep in touch with your friends and family with live updates from Facebook and Twitter directly on the home screen
- Personalize the multi page home screen. Keep what’s important to you at your fingertips – your favorite contacts, news, email, applications
- Location sharing via Facebook
- Share pictures directly from the phone, or share on TV
Memory: 8 GB mass memory. MicroSD memory card support up to 32 GB (total 40 GB). Internal user memory up to 350 MB
Video: Video recording, performance: encoding 25 fps, decoding 30 fps
Video Capture: HD 720p
Additional Features
• 8 MP camera with dual led flash, HD video
• Ovi Maps with free global drive and walk navigation
Talk time: (GSM/WCDMA) up to 9.5 h/up to 5h
Standby time: (GSM/WCDMA) up to 23 days/up to 27 days
Video record: Up to 3.5 h Music playback: Up to 54 h Video playback: Up to 6.5 h
GPS navigation: Up to 6 h navigation, compass
Nokia Standard Sales Package Includes
• Nokia C7-00 handset
• Nokia Battery BL-5K, 1200 mAh
• Nokia High-efficiency Charger AC-15
• Nokia Stereo Headset WH-102
• Nokia Connectivity Cable CA-101D
All sounds great...but is it a good handset?
Apparently it's not so bad...
Full review here
Nokia C7
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Exclusive Michael Yates Design
The intersection of masterful woodcraft, Japanese joinery techniques and modern style. Texas-based handmade wood furniture from Michael Yates Design
Exclusive Michael Yates interview from
2Modern
Exclusive Michael Yates interview from
2Modern
Monday, November 08, 2010
18 Iconic Products That America Doesn't Make Anymore
From Converse, Pontiac, Etch a Sketch, Matel Toys, Vending Machines, Levi Jeans to Beer!
Full story here
Yahoo
Full story here
Yahoo
Sunday, November 07, 2010
2010 EMAs Shakira 'Loca/Waka Waka'
No intro required!
Oh and well done Lady Gaga for winning best female Lady Gaga @ 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards
Oh and well done Lady Gaga for winning best female Lady Gaga @ 2010 MTV Europe Music Awards
Trend Spotting
We all know how easy it is to spot a new trend in the making!
Ok maybe not.
So what is the next big thing?
INFLUENCERS is a short documentary that explores what it means to be an influencer and how trends and creativity become contagious today.
INFLUENCERS FULL VERSION from R+I creative on Vimeo.
Ok maybe not.
So what is the next big thing?
INFLUENCERS is a short documentary that explores what it means to be an influencer and how trends and creativity become contagious today.
INFLUENCERS FULL VERSION from R+I creative on Vimeo.
Jetman Yves Rossy
On the run up to Guy Fawkes night, some of you may have been thinking about blowing a few hundred quid on launching rockets into the November sky. Well as you did so, one man, namely 55 year-old Jetman Yves Rossy, strapped on his back-pack and did a couple of loops over Lake Geneva.
Ben Wilson Vs Banksy
Have you seen the young man who paints the streets of London? or so the song goes!
Street artist Ben Wilson has spent the last six years creating over 8,000 works of art...on...wait for it...little pieces of chewing gum that have been spat out and squashed under foot on the pavement. Ben claims that it's the people spitting out the gum breaking the law and not him as he merely uses it as his canvas. Therefore he's not actually causing any damage or defacing the London pavements. Five years ago, Wilson was arrested in Trafalgar Square, and then again last year by the City of London Police for criminal damage, the charge was dropped a few months later. Guess they couldn't get it to stick!
Ben Wilson has gained celebrity status on the streets of Muswell Hill, North London. Most of the locals know him now and have become used to seeing him lying on the pavement getting close to his work.
Upon finding the ideal piece of gum to work with, Wilson heats it up first with a small blow torch, then adds a lacquer to harden it and then uses special acrylic paints to create his tiny masterpieces. Each design can take up to ten hours to produce.
Move over Banksy!
Also catch Ben on BBC News here
Ben Wilson Chewing Gum Artist
Street artist Ben Wilson has spent the last six years creating over 8,000 works of art...on...wait for it...little pieces of chewing gum that have been spat out and squashed under foot on the pavement. Ben claims that it's the people spitting out the gum breaking the law and not him as he merely uses it as his canvas. Therefore he's not actually causing any damage or defacing the London pavements. Five years ago, Wilson was arrested in Trafalgar Square, and then again last year by the City of London Police for criminal damage, the charge was dropped a few months later. Guess they couldn't get it to stick!
Ben Wilson has gained celebrity status on the streets of Muswell Hill, North London. Most of the locals know him now and have become used to seeing him lying on the pavement getting close to his work.
Upon finding the ideal piece of gum to work with, Wilson heats it up first with a small blow torch, then adds a lacquer to harden it and then uses special acrylic paints to create his tiny masterpieces. Each design can take up to ten hours to produce.
Move over Banksy!
Also catch Ben on BBC News here
Ben Wilson Chewing Gum Artist
Saturday, November 06, 2010
Link About It: This Week's Picks on Cool Hunting
12 worth-it links: Araki for Barneys, Kurt's guitar fragments, BBM for all and more
Link About It: This Week's Picks on Cool Hunting
Link About It: This Week's Picks on Cool Hunting
Xtranormal - type to make a movie
Cool, this make your own animated videos site with a "you type the characters talk" action.
If you can type you can make movies.
This will give you endless hours of amusement...and they're looking for writers and directors.
The Xtranormal guys have created their own video "So you want to start a web start-up" to act as a viral for the site...and by all accounts it's working quite well.
There's a little bit of swearing in this so it may fall into the NSFW category unless you have your headphones on or a chilled out boss.
Xtranormal
If you can type you can make movies.
This will give you endless hours of amusement...and they're looking for writers and directors.
The Xtranormal guys have created their own video "So you want to start a web start-up" to act as a viral for the site...and by all accounts it's working quite well.
There's a little bit of swearing in this so it may fall into the NSFW category unless you have your headphones on or a chilled out boss.
Xtranormal
Friday, November 05, 2010
12 Tech Toys for a Geeked-Out Wedding
Check out Mashable's Top 12 geeky wedding gifts...why not a Top 10?
I guess we'll leave that question to the geeks!
12 Tech Toys for a Geeked-Out Wedding
Build your own Canon!
Now if you thought you'd cracked it with paper aeroplanes, progressed
to Airfix kits and then designed and built your own in balsa wood...think on!
Yep, if you've got some time on your hands, some double-sided sticky tape, washing-up liquid bottle, card and sharp scissors (adult supervision required!), try this out.
In just a few simple steps (or less for the origami masters amongst you) you could be well on your way to building a scale model of a Canon EOS 5D Mark II.
And who knows, maybe win a Blue Peter badge!
Patience and perseverance is all it takes.
Full instructions here -
Joking aside, this was a really neat move from Canon to celebrate its 50th anniversary in manufacturing SLR cameras, enabling you to build three super detailed paper craft cameras .
If you've got nothing else to do at the weekend....good luck!
Panasonic Lumix GF2 Launch
Panasonic launch the new Lumix GF2.
Billed as "a digital Interchangeable Lens Camera with the world's smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens compact system camera."
A bit of a mouthful but looks the business, maybe it'll become known as a DILCSC for short!
Billed as "a digital Interchangeable Lens Camera with the world's smallest and lightest digital interchangeable lens compact system camera."
A bit of a mouthful but looks the business, maybe it'll become known as a DILCSC for short!
BBC iPlayer now on Blackberry
The BBC's iPlayer has just been launched on the Blackberry in the UK.
It's free to download from App World and it works on the 9700, 9800 and & Storm 2 Blackberry handsets.
It's free to download from App World and it works on the 9700, 9800 and & Storm 2 Blackberry handsets.
FREE Gap Jeans...be quick!
Gap giving away 10,000 pairs of jeans!
Go here to check in
The Gap Facebook Check-in
Time 05 November · 10:00 - 21:00
Location All U.S. Gap Adult stores
Created by: Gap
More info from Gap:
This Friday we’re giving away 10,000 pairs of jeans! Check-in at any Men’s & Women’s Gap using Facebook Places and you could win*. Just show any Gap employee your check-in and you could score a free pair. If you’re too late don’t worry, we’ll let you shop with 40% off any regularly priced item**.
All our stores are participating and have a certain number of jeans to give away, so from east coast to west coast and every store in between you can get in on the action!
Learn about Facebook Places: http://www.facebook.com/places/
How to access Facebook Places on web-enabled devices, iPhones, and Android devices: http://www.facebook.com/help/?faq=17390
Check out how Facebook Deals works here: http://blog.facebook.com/blog.php?post=446183422130
*Friday, November 5, 2010, offer valid on a first come first served basis Friday November 5, 2010 only, starting at the time of store opening, at Gap stores in the U.S. only. Not valid at GapKids, babyGap, GapBody, Gap Outlet, Gap Factory Store, The Gap Generation stores, or online. Offer valid for one free pair of basic 5 pocket jeans with a value up to $59.50. Certain styles are not included in the offer. Store associates will pass out one coupon per person starting with the front of the line while supplies last. Coupon is good for one time use and must be surrendered at the time of purchase. Free item may not be returned. Only exchanges will be accepted. No substitutions allowed. No adjustments on previous purchases. May not be redeemed for cash or cash equivalent. Not combinable with any other offers. Gap is not responsible for lost or stolen coupons. Gap Inc. employees are not eligible for this offer.
The Gap Facebook Check-in
Thursday, November 04, 2010
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
The Gap 10,000 pairs of jeans giveaway
Today, Facebook announced that The Gap would give away a pair of jeans to the first 10,000 people who check in on a specific day...yet to be announced! The first 10,000 checking in will receive a free pair of Gap jeans. For those checking in after a 40% discount is being offered.
The Gap promo is part of Facebook’s new “deals” program, similar to Foursquare’s “deals” program. Checking into Facebook via your mobile phone will soon mean getting discounts at many retailers.
Check back soon as we'll let you know the date as soon as we have it.
BlackBurberry or BurbBlackberry
Imagine how many people would enjoy slipping a Burberry branded Blackberry out of their pocket or handbag.
Ok so it may not be for everyone, but if you look at what happened with the whole "Chav" thing in the UK, plus rumour has it that RIM/Blackberry are investing heavily in the very same market that seems to have taken off over the last year or so. Yes teens really are the early adopters of the latest Blackberry smartphones.
Oh and a note to anyone at Burberry or RIM/Blackberry....you heard it here first!
Watch this space.........
Defend your village Star Wars style
Really neat use of augmented reality (AR).
Star Wars Arcade (Falcon Gunner) allows you to blast TIE fighters out of your bedroom, garden, town, city...in fact wherever you are. Check it out
Pow-pow
Piou-piou!
Star Wars Arcade (Falcon Gunner) allows you to blast TIE fighters out of your bedroom, garden, town, city...in fact wherever you are. Check it out
Pow-pow
Piou-piou!
Tuesday, November 02, 2010
NuVision Televisions on Cool Hunting
Small batch HDTVs from a company subverting the mass-production model
NuVision Televisions on Cool Hunting
NuVision Televisions on Cool Hunting
Monday, November 01, 2010
iBerry 2.0
We also heard a couple of months ago that the UAE were banning Blackberry email, web browsing and messaging.
Well all is not lost, if you are still quite attached to your Blackberry or live in a land where such things are frowned upon...you could disguise it and make it look like an iPhone!
Blackberry defectors check it out here -
iPhone Theme for BlackBerry
Link about it: This week's Coolhunting Picks
Big Bang chandeliers, Daft Punk's new track, animated booty claps and more
Picks
Ensemble: The Style of Music (20 Iconic Male Musicians) | Everyguyed
From Pete Doherty, to Elvis and The Ramones Ensemble: The Style of Music (20 Iconic Male Musicians) | Everyguyed
Friday, October 29, 2010
Cool Hunting Video Presents: Dieter Rams' Principles of Good Design
Mark Adams, Managing Director of Vitsoe, discusses Dieter Ram's 10 principles of good design during our visit to Vitsoe headquarters in London. Mr. Adams gives us unique insight into the history of the brand and its meaning to Dieter Rams. He also demonstrates how Rams' principles relate directly to the style and success of the Vitsoe name.
Dieter Rams' Principles of Good Design from Cool Hunting on Vimeo.
SMELLIT- on the Behance Network
TASTE YOUR MOVIES LIKE YOU NEVER HAVE
SMELLIT- TASTE YOUR MOVIES LIKE YOU NEVER HAVE on the Behance Network
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
End of LimeWire
After a 4 year battle with the US music industry, LimeWire, one of the most popular peer-to-peer filesharing websites, has been shut down.
A "permanent injunction" was issued by a NYC Federal Court on Tuesday, ruling that the platform intentionally caused a "massive scale of infringement" as it permitted the sharing of thousands of copyrighted works by its 50 million monthly users.
LimeWire was founded in 2000 by former Wall Street trader, Mark Gorton. LimeWire is now restricted from allowing the searching and sharing of copyrighted material. The website will continue "working with the music industry to move forward", a LimeWire spokeswoman confirmed.
http://gu.com/p/2kkgn
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Italian Miniskirt ban
Italian seaside town Castellammare di Stabia planning miniskirt ban.
The dress code would ban everything from miniskirts to low-cut jeans .
A seaside city in Italy is planning to ban miniskirts and other revealing clothing to improve what the mayor calls standards of public decency.
Everything else from sandcastles, kissing in cars, feeding stray cats, wooden clogs to the use of lawn mowers at weekends has been banned in other places...so why not!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
ICE Ice Baby
Sick and tired of figuring out your place in the speedy-boarders queue?
Or just plain scared of flying?
German rail giant, DB Bahn sends 200mph train into London in a bid to slash journey times and costs to Europe
A 200mph German bullet train crossed under the Channel and rolled into Britain today from the nation most trusted for making its railways run on time.
The high-speed train from Deutsche Bahn was carrying out a slow-speed trial for a new direct cross-channel link between London's St Pancras station and Frankfurt in Germany.
Travelling between the UK and Germany by rail has become an increasingly popular and fast option for a range of travellers. Not only is travelling by train a safe, reliable and comfortable option, it is also environmentally friendly. Always arriving at the city centre, time is saved on unnecessary journeys to and from the airport whilst also avoiding long check-in queues.
What’s more, connections between Germany and the UK are simple and straightforward. Take Eurostar’s international rail link from London St Pancras International or Ebbsfleet to Brussels or Paris from where the ICE waits to whisk you off to major cities in Germany including Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Munich.
Visitors leaving London can reach the centre of Cologne in just 4.5 hours or Berlin in 9 hours. Prices from London to Cologne start from 49 Euro.
The ICE also operates to cities in some other European countries including Amsterdam, Zurich, Vienna and Copenhagen.
ICE Stats (for trainspotters!)
Train: Inter City Express (ICE) 3, class 407
Power: electric
Pulling power: 11,000 brake horse -power (equivalent to 11 Bugatti Veyrons or 100 Ford Fiestas)
Top speed: 200mph
Total fleet: 15
Cost per train: £33million
Cost of total fleet: £500million
Built by: Siemens- first deliveries 2012.
Passengers: 888 total
Services from St Pancras: Morning, Mid-day and evening services to Amsterdam and Frankfurt, with three return trips a day.
Coaches: Sixteen coaches carrying 888 passengers in two coupled-together trains departing London St Pancras.
Connections to 80 cities in Germany and six other countries: Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Denmark.
Or just plain scared of flying?
German rail giant, DB Bahn sends 200mph train into London in a bid to slash journey times and costs to Europe
A 200mph German bullet train crossed under the Channel and rolled into Britain today from the nation most trusted for making its railways run on time.
The high-speed train from Deutsche Bahn was carrying out a slow-speed trial for a new direct cross-channel link between London's St Pancras station and Frankfurt in Germany.
Travelling between the UK and Germany by rail has become an increasingly popular and fast option for a range of travellers. Not only is travelling by train a safe, reliable and comfortable option, it is also environmentally friendly. Always arriving at the city centre, time is saved on unnecessary journeys to and from the airport whilst also avoiding long check-in queues.
What’s more, connections between Germany and the UK are simple and straightforward. Take Eurostar’s international rail link from London St Pancras International or Ebbsfleet to Brussels or Paris from where the ICE waits to whisk you off to major cities in Germany including Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Munich.
Visitors leaving London can reach the centre of Cologne in just 4.5 hours or Berlin in 9 hours. Prices from London to Cologne start from 49 Euro.
The ICE also operates to cities in some other European countries including Amsterdam, Zurich, Vienna and Copenhagen.
ICE Stats (for trainspotters!)
Train: Inter City Express (ICE) 3, class 407
Power: electric
Pulling power: 11,000 brake horse -power (equivalent to 11 Bugatti Veyrons or 100 Ford Fiestas)
Top speed: 200mph
Total fleet: 15
Cost per train: £33million
Cost of total fleet: £500million
Built by: Siemens- first deliveries 2012.
Passengers: 888 total
Services from St Pancras: Morning, Mid-day and evening services to Amsterdam and Frankfurt, with three return trips a day.
Coaches: Sixteen coaches carrying 888 passengers in two coupled-together trains departing London St Pancras.
Connections to 80 cities in Germany and six other countries: Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Denmark.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Monday, October 04, 2010
Spoonfed's Top 10 Fashion Blogs
From Spoonfed
An unashamedly partial list of our favourite fashion bloggers, most of whom live or work or do other stuff in London, or maybe just came to visit once.
Top 10 London Fashion Blogs on Spoonfed - Things to do in London http://t.co/mDzjRok via @Spoonfed
Mobile office
If anyone ever calls you lightweight don't be offended! How cool is this? Lightweight EPS foam office on wheels from Dutch designer Tim Vinke.
What you get - 2 Chairs 1 Desk Power points Lighting Storage space ...and a cubby hole for your coffee maker!
When you get bored with your surroundings, simply slot it all together and the legs from one of the chairs second as a handle. You can then push it along to your next location. We love it! http://www.timvinke.nl/
Friday, October 01, 2010
Moofing about
A bicycle or the ultimate urban commuter tool?
Move around the city fast, easy and in style.
Vanmoof No3 Billed as unbreakable, light and safe.
No loose cables and a solar powered LED lighting system neatly concealed into a lightweight, rust-proof aluminium frame. If it's not sunny you can charge the lights from the micro USB of your mobile phone...be great if it works the other way around too! True testament to the Dutch design company stating "The secret lies in what's not there."
we like bikes
and we like you
and the rest of the world
to ride bikes
and like them too [The Vanmoof Team]
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Obi - Beyond 3D Movies
"Years ago, you served my father in the Clone Wars; now he begs you to help him in his struggle against the Empire. I regret that I am unable to present my father's request to you in person; but my ship has fallen under attack and I'm afraid my mission to bring you to Alderaan has failed. I've placed information vital to the survival of the rebellion into the memory systems of this R2 unit. My father will know how to retrieve it. You must see this droid safely delivered to him on Alderaan. This is our most desperate hour. Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi; you're my only hope."
Dear Princess Leia, fear not!
Rumour has it that scientists have taken a big step forward enabling them to display live video in 3 dimensions. A technology which is far beyond 3-D movies as we know them and more like being in the actual "Star Wars" scene from above.
Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace could be hitting the big screen, or whatever media is required to deliver a "totally immersive" production in 2012.
More Obi stuff
Could be the original Obi - a sash for traditional Japanese dress, keikogi worn for Japanese martial arts and as a part of kimono outfits.
Another Obi - The Ontology for Biomedical Investigations (OBI) project is developing an integrated ontology for the description of life-science and clinical investigations. (interesting!)
On another note, Ob is a leading brand of tampon in Germany.
Nothing to do with the science of 3D advancement...but now you know!
Dear Princess Leia, fear not!
Rumour has it that scientists have taken a big step forward enabling them to display live video in 3 dimensions. A technology which is far beyond 3-D movies as we know them and more like being in the actual "Star Wars" scene from above.
Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace could be hitting the big screen, or whatever media is required to deliver a "totally immersive" production in 2012.
More Obi stuff
Could be the original Obi - a sash for traditional Japanese dress, keikogi worn for Japanese martial arts and as a part of kimono outfits.
Another Obi - The Ontology for Biomedical Investigations (OBI) project is developing an integrated ontology for the description of life-science and clinical investigations. (interesting!)
On another note, Ob is a leading brand of tampon in Germany.
Nothing to do with the science of 3D advancement...but now you know!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Are we getting younger older?
Four of the top ten positive celebrity role models are over 70 years old: Judi Dench, Morgan Freeman, Sean Connery and Terry Wogan.
Joanna Lumley, aged 63, was the top positive role model in the Millward Brown study and stars in Müller’s current advertising campaign for Vitality. She was chosen to appeal to what the brand calls the “holding back the years” group, aged 55 to 70, which focuses on maintaining good health through balanced meals.
Meanwhile...Harley-Davidson, which is working on attracting young fans, hopes to embrace older people by rolling out three-wheel motorcycles to Europe.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Ché Men's Magazine ....gossip...gossip
For the 10th anniversary of Ché, a monthly Belgian magazine for men, Duval Guillaume created a mini-site and a new tv-ad. Usually we blow out candles to celebrate but here they offered their readers something else!
Monday, March 08, 2010
Latest Breaking Nudes!
Seems that we receive a lot of traffic for people searching for this, so here it is
...and you can give it a whirl for free here
Naked News
or on your mobile
Mobile NN
...and you can give it a whirl for free here
Naked News
or on your mobile
Mobile NN
Thursday, January 07, 2010
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