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Musician Diego Dias offers a fresh and unexpected take on alternative tunes by performing them on accordion. His covers of The Strokes “Take It or Leave It“, Radiohead’s “No Surprises“, Blur’s “The Universal“, and Tame Impala’s “The Less I Know the Better” are wonderful, giving each track a warm, lively sound that works surprisingly well
This dual-beam flashlight from Wuben projects one beam forward and another from its side. Its main light outputs up to 2000 lumens with a 350-meter throw distance, while its auxiliary light is available in 1000-lumen or 600-lumen high-CRI versions. Its head can rotate 180º, and it has a removable clip and a magnet in its
This ring-shaped tool easily attaches to any keychain and integrates four handy bits. The hardened steel screwdriver has #1 and #2 Phillips bits and 3mm and 6.5mm flat blade bits. In addition to the everyday version, K20 makes a special model for photographers with Allen wrenches. We also dig their Short Stubby Screwdriver.
Star Trek Online’s rebirth will be complete on August 10th, with Leonard Nimoy officially announcing the game in Las Vegas at one of the world’s biggest nerd-fests, the Star Trek Convention.
This compact motorized slider from IFOOTAGE helps capture smooth, pro-quality shots with your smartphone or action camera. It eliminates shaky handheld shots and can automate slide and 360º pan maneuvers. Works on a tabletop or mounts horizontally or vertically on a tripod. It can also hold a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 or 4 and sync
The DeckShiv Neo is a utility knife designed to be as satisfying to fidget with as it is useful. Its magnetic mechanism lets the blade slide out with resistance, then snap smoothly back into place. It uses standard SK5 blades for easy replacements and comes in titanium, aluminum, or PEI. It measures 2.89″ long and
The Colorsplash Flash is a compact addon with 12 filters to add extra color to your Lomo shots. For the uninitiated, Lomography is a form of photography that toes the line between art and fun.
Do you love Pop Tarts, but hate all the artificial junk they’re filled with? This countertop kitchen appliance lets you make your own rectangular hand pies with fresh, homemade ingredients. Use it to make sweet or savory pies three at a time. The set includes a matching crust cutter to make pies in the perfect
Large enough to hold all your workout clothes and gear, Bagsmart’s 21″ X 11.4″ foldable gym bag reduces to a small package 1/20th of its full size when not in use. The lightweight, tear-resistant duffle-style bag has a roomy main compartment, a ventilated shoe compartment, and a handy outer pocket for a water bottle.
After messing up a 3D printed chair, maker Morley Kert decided to break up its plastic into tiny pieces and use them to create a new piece of furniture. After chopping up the chair, he ran the pieces through an industrial plastic crusher. It took a lot of experimentation to form the table’s curved wooden
Most home ice cream makers require overnight freezing of their container or ingredients. The InstantChill has a built-in cold plate and compressor that freezes as it churns, so you can make frozen desserts whenever the mood strikes. It cranks out up to two pints of ice cream, gelato, and sorbet in about 20 minutes and
MathMotion used computer simulations to show how different kinds of crank mechanisms work. The surprisingly relaxing animation demonstrates 12 designs, including sliders, yokes, cams, escapements, and linkages, assembling each piece by piece before setting it in motion to reveal the geometry and mechanical principles behind it.
