Sketching in Hardware 07
The participants and presentations from Sketching in Hardware 07 are posted, it’s worth spending the time to check’em all out! – Link.
Technology
Rip Netflix “Watch Now” movies
Netflix’s “Watch Now” feature is really a great idea poorly implemented. DRM-laden and viewable only on XP service pack 2 or Vista, your viewing experience is limited to that crappy laptop you keep hidden in the closet. You know which one I mean – it came out of the box with more stickers on it […]
MAKE:it – Electronic makers kit
Here’s a new set of tools we have in the MAKE store – hand picked by our Makers this kit features everything you need to get started with electronic construction. Features Soldering Iron PCB Vise Panavise “Jr” Small (7.8″) DeSoldering Pump Soldering Stand with sponge 0.5lb 60/40 Solder Desoldering Braid Wire Cutters/Stripper Shear Cutters 7-Function […]
Earbud cord manager
Here’s a simple Instructable for creating an earbud cord manager out of a hunk of credit card plastic, killing two birds with one stone: unruly ‘phone cord *and* unruly spending. Earbud cord wrapper in 5 minutes or less! – [via] Link
Computer use timeline
I really like this chart Todd made of his last 25 years of computing – Link.
NES emulator for the iPhone
Jeez, that was quick! – Link. It’s slow, it’s not ready for prime time – it’s an excellent start!
Pump as you go air chair
If you ask me (and I know you didn’t), there just aren’t enough things being done with shoes that recycle the energy you generate as you walk. This project, done by designer JooYoun Paek, combines shoe power with inflatable furniture to create a chair you pump up as you walk. And *so* stylish, too. Does […]