Walt writes ” Here’s the the making of an optical illusions photograph – This is a look at an optical illusion photo, then a look at the same scene from another angle exposing how the illusion was created.” Like many optical illusions created to be photographed this one only looks complete when shot from one specific angle. Anyone can digitally manipulate an image but few have the creative mind and patience needed to stage such an illusion… Link.
Musicthing rounds up some great Moog papercrafts “Here’s Mr Waldorf with a generous collection of Moog modular gear crafted in paper by Till Kopper. He’s made a regular version [PDF] and a Klaus Shulze custom version [PDF] for your enjoyment.” Link. We also have a MAKE “Extra” about Moog by Jimmy Guterman here.
Pretty significant news – TiVo on your iPod – “TiVo Inc. is expanding its video recording service so users will be able to transfer recorded TV shows onto Apple Computer’s iPods, according to an Associated Press report. By adding support for the MPEG-4 video format, TiVo hopes to capitalize on the immense popularity of Apple iPods.” [via] Link.
“…Skype has struck a partnership with consumer electronics chain RadioShack. Skype Starter Kit More than 3,000 RadioShack locations nationwide on Monday will begin offering the Skype Starter Kit, which includes the software that enables a customer to use Skype’s free computer-to-computer telephone service, a headset and 30 minutes of Skype’s premium service, with which a user can call a landline or cell phone, company executives said.” [via] Link. See our previous hacks and projects with Skype, like the Skype payphone here.
Even before the Xbox 360 is out it looks like there will be some fun things you’re not supposed to do with them… “Although support for the Xbox 360 was added to Team XLink’s free Kai(info) game tunnel service some time ago, we have been reluctant to announce official support until we have received credible confirmation from our users. Today, [XNZ]Forgiven has confirmed that Perfect Dark Zero runs on Kai! We have also had reports from other users that Halo 2 is running fine as well. Sincere thanks to all the early 360 owners who have been playing on Kai. We look forward to seeing everyone else on November 22nd.” [via] Link and Xlink.
Clever instructable for protecting and camouflaging your bike using an old innertube – “An old innertube or two can be artfully used to protect your bicycle frame from damage. This is excellent in preventing damage to your frame from using U-Locks to lock them up. Also great to dress down your bicycle for urban environments.” Link.
“Two Industrial Design students from the National Univeristy of Singapore (NUS) are the first Asians to win the Design Lab Award at the international Electrolux Design Lab 2005 competition! Their product? A waterfall-inspired washing unit that require neither water nor detergents.” [