invention
THUMPday Playlist: Ferry Corsten, SOPHIE, Little Boots, Mr Tophat, and More!
It's time for our weekly roundup of new singles to get you through the hump.
How I Became a Bionic Chef
I was out hiking in bat country, investigating a bear carcass when I got hit by 2,400 volts of live current from a power source that was on the ground hidden by all the fur.
"Precious Plastic" Aims To Make 3D-Printing Eco-Friendly And Recyclable
These new machines from designer Dave Hakkens could have you 3D printing with your own recycled plastic.
This Hackable, WIFI-Enabled Camera Is Here To Revolutionize GIF-Making
With a hand crank that allows users to create GIFs one frame at a time, the Raspberry Pi-powered OTTO camera is a must-have for motion picture enthusiasts.
"Sand Noise Device" Fuses Augmented Reality And Generative Synths
We sat down with the inventors of the "augmented reality sand interface" that made its debut at Moogfest.
Artist Turns Ball Pit Into An Insane Mechanical Playground
Niklas Roy's newest installation features ten thousand flexible yellow balls rocketed through a maze of pneumatic tubing.
This Guy Built a Space Cannon in His Backyard
“It won’t be long before the Starfire space cannon is in operation."
The Giphoscope Allows You To Bring GIFs Anywhere You Want, Even Without Your Computer
GIFs can now be held, hugged, and kissed with this device.
Wooden Legs and Duck Feet: A Brief History of Prosthetic Innovation
New developments in prosthetics put us well on our way to becoming awesome cyborgs.
Why the World Needs to Stop Treating James Dyson Like a Hero
Oh, you've invented a tap that dries hands? Well that certainly solves a problem no one never had.
To Unclog the Patent System, the Patent Office Says Yes to Crowdsourcing
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has initiated a program to allow third parties to weigh in on the patent application process. Under the new system, third parties can submit evidence of prior art to squelch frivolous patent...
The Inventor of the Treadmill Passed Away, So You Can Stop Pretending to Work Out
To all you goofball exercisers who drive your giant honkin’ SUVs to the gym to fart around on a piece of cardio equipment indoors on a sunny day, here’s one near and dear to your heart: the inventor of the home treadmill passed away last week. William...