You know this is the 21st century now when you‘ve got robot actors. And I don’t mean the ones that can’t act because they’re too stiff, but real live (in a matter of speaking of course) robots. At a recent event, The Bard’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, was performed featuring, for the first time on stage, an AirRobot who played a woodland fairy. The production was a collaboration between Texas A&M University’s computer science, electrical engineering and...

Make way for Troopzilla!!! Ever seen that Pixar movie, Toy Story? Sorry stupid question, but it does beg a rather improbable answer to the question - What do your toys do when you’re not around? Well someone, a genius in my book, managed to offer a few notions. Out of the large collection here are my favorites with a few tag’s I thought went well with the pics –...

We cannot afford a butler these days, since they need to be well fed, well housed and above all, well paid. So how about a gizmo to do the trick. The Virtual Butler mirror is something that comes in as a great substitute to the bow-tied man. Like a real mirror, it can be mounted on a wall, has a good frame and all, and also connects to your alarms, doors, cameras, etc. It is heavily inspired by the...

Ever heard of photonic tattoos? Now you have. A joint effort by Brian Litt from the University of Pennsylvania and researchers from the Beckment Institute at the University of Illinois and Tufts has resulted in the development of special silk-silicon LEDs that show blood sugar level readings. There are some electrodes that also work in tandem in order to synchronize with your neural system. If you feel that this is not enough then how about this: companies of the...

You cannot be the combination of both and now lust deeply for this one. By both i mean, a guitar-freak-cum-Ferrari-collectible guy. This one may be one of those highly-priced, limited edition guitar that costs a hell lot, but then it has those same strings that your good old box did, and the same fret board that was marked and stained the sweat of your chaffed fingers, only this one' a bit too new and exquisite for your immortal impressions....

The tiny colorful bricks from Denmark can surely make your imagination run wild. Here is a stunning recreation of Disneyland made using Lego, all from the rides, stands, souvenir stands, cars and even streets. All made using thousands of Lego bricks. [Many more images after the jump]...

It’s been awhile since I’ve seen technology merge with the ever changing fashion industry. That’s always a rather innovative way to use technology and quite fascinating… sometimes. But smart textiles have been around for awhile in all sorts of forms. e-Pressed is the name of this new clothing technology fashioned into a snappy looking shirt that’s designed to be comfortable for the wearer as well as provide a soothing effect for the psyche if stressed. The shirt itself is...

While each of us wishes to smell as uniquely as the next, it’s just possible that Chanel No. 5 would smell the same on Jenifer Lopez as it would on Jennifer Garner. Perhaps that’s what confused Ben Affleck in the first place. But in the quest to be distinguished as one of a kind and, a company called MyDNA has developed a perfume that pretty much embodies the name. This would of course set people apart but it isn’t...

Behold we have a sleep coach, that isn’t actually a matron in a military suit and a whistle, but a cool new device. All you have to do is wear the headband and get your sleep patterns charted out, thus letting you know how many winks you are missing. To make it better, Zeo also connects online, to get you a sleep journal and some helpful sleep tips. At the end of the day, you have a perfect bedside...

What can beat the idea of using an acoustic cannon, used to thwart away pirates who were attempting to vandalize a ship in Somali waters. The crew of the ship managed to use their heads to bring together a fantastic contraption that caught the bullet-ready pirates by surprise. The cannon is also known as a Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD). It is capable of producing a loud sound that can screw up one’s hearing capabilities to good measure. It...

Thanko designs are as innovative or ‘out there’ as they come. They’ve got USB devices for any and all occasions and for all purposes. The latest is in sleep ware. If you’re thinking USB powered pajamas hold that thought, those might be available some day too, but for now a USB powered heated rug is what’s on the menu. For those cold winter nights when you’re all alone in your boudoir, this handy USB device is just the ticket...

Thanks to the recent efforts of today’s youth, and particularly of a few students from the Industrial Design Centre (IDC) at IIT-Bombay, one rather unique solution to keeping rubbish off the city streets has been put forth. The students have designed and developed a dustbin they’ve called ‘Sustain-o-bin’. It’s equipped with sensors that can detect the proximity of people and automatically wheel itself in the direction of those closest. To further scare the bejeebers out of them, this interactive...

We so love seeing this open mouthed half-French smooch, publicly done by Mr. and Mrs. Pac-man. Lovely! This was captured seconds after their marriage in their 8-bit paradise. Now you can relive it with the replica of their wedding scene, enacted in chocolate and frosting. It’s also got some unlikely attendees who grace the occasion with their presence. This is a fitting wedding cake for a couple who spent their childhood, with game console remotes in their hands, and...

Anyone who’s anyone who’s a Star Wars fan will know that from way back when the first movie hit us, it was all about owning the merchandise. Of course it was a little different as kids but adult sci-fi fans also took to the malls and stores in search of the toys and action figures of those famous space adventurers. Although I may be a big fan with plenty of memorabilia of my own, like many others, I have...

In the spirit of modernization and to a certain extent convenience in the academics field, Thomas Edison State College, in Trenton, New Jersey has opted for a new way of providing their students with the appropriate information on their course. The system of delivery the college has gone with is via portable USB drives. The drives will contain all the relevant data that the students would require for a particular course, complete with associated applications to assist them. This...