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302designs Passion Tee
302designs’ Passion Tee has just the right mix of abstract vector and grunge to get us going, and it comes with a good message: these t-shirts are sweatshop free and 100% organic cotton.
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Making a Chair from Popsicle Sticks
Fancy furniture can cost thousands of dollars. Connor Creates thought it would be a fun challenge to make an artful chair mostly out of popsicle sticks and hot glue. He assembled the chair from more than 3100 sticks, which is surprisingly sturdy thanks to lots of layering. Not bad for about $100 in supplies.
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K-9INE! (Short Film)
Written and directed by Elliott Power, K-9INE! follows the story of a retired police dog handler who invites a door-to-door salesman into his house. When it becomes clear that the visitor is a petty thief, the two become locked in an intense psychological standoff that could go anywhere. The slow build of tension had us
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Replacing Bicycle Wheel Spokes with Springs
Several years back, Colin Furze built a bicycle with a frame made from springs. In the interest of trying something different, Well Done Tips created a bike with wheels that have trampoline springs instead of spokes. It took some clever engineering to keep the wheels together, but riding on those bouncy wheels looks like another
Tech
Turtlebox Cub Speaker
The compact Cub speaker from Turtlebox cranks out big volume for its size, while offering its maker’s signature durability. Its case is drop-proof, crush-proof, dust-proof, and waterproof, making it the perfect companion for outdoor adventures. Backed by a class-D digital amp, a titanium tweeter, and a 4.5″ woofer, it’ll run for up to 14 hours
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xTool O1 Omni UV Printer Review
The xTool Omni O1 makes UV printing more accessible than ever. With automated object scanning, precise image placement, built-in filtration, and polished software, it prints vibrant, durable graphics directly onto everything from metal and glass to leather, canvas, acrylic, and ceramics. It requires regular maintenance, but if you take care of it, it will reward
Luxury
Daytona Coupe Replica
While original Shelby Daytona Coupes are rare, Shelby is producing aluminum body replicas with an updated suspension system (the same used by the Superformance Coupe, above.)
Games
Geometry Wars 2
Geometry Wars is one of those games that hurts you real good with visuals. Geometry Wars 2 is now out at XBLA, and remixes the original game + five new modes + 4-player multiplayer. PS3?
Leisure
Droplet Vinyl Toys
Just like the name says, Droplets are drop-shaped collectibles. Sold blindboxed, they’re hand-signed and hand-numbered, each with their own personality. Black is the hardest to find.
Living
Axe Y2K Reboot Deodorant Collection
Nostalgic for Tamagotchis, flip phones, Lara Croft, and the smell of your youth? Axe resurrected three Y2K-era deodorant fragrances. The Axe Reboot Collection brings back Axe Kilo (circa 2002, bergamot and sandalwood), Touch (2004, lavender and cedarwood, also in a body wash), and Anarchy (2012, which snarls at the establishment with citrus and musk).
Tech
Dell Vostro 2510 Laptop
Available as of today, the Vostro 2510 is the latest addition to Dell’s small business line. Clad in red, this 15.4″ laptop sports sharp lines, 4 USB ports and a discrete GeForce 8400M GS video card.
Rides
Blizwheel F0.5 Folding Electric Scooter
The Blizwheel is an electric scooter that folds for easy carrying. It comes in 16.9 lb. and a 19.9 lb. versions, unfolds in seconds, and features a frame made from sturdy aircraft-grade aluminum. The base model has a single 250W motor and an 8-mile range, while the Pro has two motors and a bigger battery