X-Wing derby car looks like a dream to pilot

Do you drive or pilot an X-Wing? I guess with what you see above, it is a case of the former – as Instructables user The Papier Boy cobbled together this unique (and adorable) looking derby car which will also come with its very own R2-D2 droid unit at the back. It isn’t too eco-friendly though, since the spinning droid is made up of Styrofoam, but top points for the artwork.






An old NES controller was used to control the spinning of R2′s head, where a dismantled toy’s switch was rerouted through the NES controller, allowing the droid to spin for a good 15 seconds or so whenever the A or B buttons on the refurbished controller was pushed. Audio is provided from downloaded R2-D2 sound effects, where the Pinnacle movie studio software was used to ensure all of them are strung together into a 50-second MP3 file that is subsequently loaded onto an iPod and hooked up to a small portable speaker system.

Neat! This seems to look like a very interesting weekend project – are you up for it?

Morgan and Zytek work on high performance electric vehicle

 

Electric vehicles are great as they’re zero emissions vehicles, but then again there is the problem of how long the batteries are able to last, and not to mention the fact that charging points are few and far in between – even more so when you want to drive to the outskirts. Well, having said that, electric vehicles also aren’t known to be performance on the asphalt, but Morgan and Zytek intends to change that with a new high performance electric vehicle.

Tag Heuer chronograph concept costs a bomb

 

Some concepts remain just that – a concept that has not been fleshed out in the form of a prototype, but you can be sure with the latest Tag Heuer chronograph concept, things are different. After all, it is said to be so precise that a blink of the eye might cause you to miss out on its movement – considering it runs on the Mikrotimer Flying 1000′s watch movement that runs at 500Hz.

Tron Bike, Electric Lightcycle from the Parker Brothers

Fans who fondly hold memories of the previously released TRON lightcycle motorcycles that were produced by the infamous Parker Brothers customising team, will rub their hands in absolute glee at the news that the tasty TRON range is back in town.

Model Lamborghini Aventador, Auction Starting at 4.7 Million Dollars

 

People with lots of money to spend are known to splash hundreds of thousands of dollars on luxury goods like islands, expensive homes, jewellery, fancy cars and gadgets. Economic growth in parts of the world is producing more and more millionaires. Not surprisingly, there are now newer ways to display your wealth.

Brain Power Game, the Mindflex Duel

Well, if you’re interested in setting up a brainy tournament or challenge with friends, colleagues and family, then the Mindflex Duel is surely going to excite the little grey cells in your quest for glory. Yes, in all its magnificence, this is Star Trek technology, here today.

World first GPS goggles with head mounted display

Zeal/Recon have unveiled the world's first goggles with GPS and head mounted display

A coming together of sports lens developer Zeal Optics and display innovator Recon Instruments has managed to successfully squeeze both GPS technology and head-mounted display into a set of ski goggles named Transcend. A tiny computer gathers information from a number of onboard sensors and provides location, speed, altitude and temperature information to the wearer via a micro-LCD display inside the goggles. The image from the display is then virtually projected so that it appears out in front of the user.

Mini Sushi Fridge Magnet Set

This is an interesting fridge magnet set themed by the traditional Japanese food: sushi. This set contains five mini sushi fridge magnets with different flavors like salmon sashimi, avocado and more. Each sushi magnet measures about 0.75-inch long, and is very good to show your favorite sushi and fix your notes on the fridge door.

Game Boy Styled Zippered Pouch

Apparently not everyone needs a Game Boy styled iPad 2 smart cover, so if you like classic Game Boy, and want the design to apply on other products, the Game Boy styled zippered pouch may be more suitable for you.

Sony Reader Wi-Fi Now Available for Preorder

Sony recently released its latest eBook reader: Reader Wi-Fi. If you’re looking for a suitable eReader, let’s go on checking the latest option with WiFi connection.

Elecom Portable Battery Charger for iPhone

Recently we featured several nice backup battery packs for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad, but if you still worry the battery pack is out of juice on the go, maybe the Elecom portable battery charger is more suitable for you.

Elecom DE-A01D-1908 is a portable battery charger that measures 81 x 35 x 36m and weights 42g. The portable charger is dedicatedly designed for iPhone 4, 3GS and 3G, so you can’t use it to charge your rechargeable batteries, but the versatile battery charger can draw the power of AA batteries and use it to charge your iPhone from 0% to 100%, so if you need to stay in the wild for several days, the portable battery charger may be more practical than a small-size backup battery. Apart from that, the battery charger also comes with on/off switch, while the LED indicator lets you know the charging status.
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Dyson Easy On External Hard Drive Designed for Laptop

In order to reduce the weight of laptop, we have to use all kinds of external hardware, also including external hard drive. But if you feel it doesn’t work great on the go, Dyson’s Easy On external hard drive may be a perfect solution.

Dyson Easy On external hard drive is a winner of 2011 James Dyson Award, and designed by designer Diacre Nicolas. As we can see from the images, the external hard drive features portable, lightweight and streamlined design. Most importantly, Easy On comes with an easy-to-use hanging system that allows you to securely attach the portable hard drive to the cover of your laptop, while the integration of WiFi means that you can easily access the data on the hard drive without any USB cable. Unfortunately, Easy On is still a design concept. We have no idea when the innovative external hard drive will become reality. After the break, check out the demo

iHome iA17 App-Enhanced Color Changing Dock Speaker with Alarm Clock and FM Radio

Apparently not everyone is satisfied with a dock speaker, so if you need also alarm clock and FM radio, iHome iA17 app-enhanced color changing dock speaker may be more suitable for you.

iHome iA17 is a portable dock speaker designed for iPhone and iPod. The entire dock speaker measures 8 x 5.95 x 7.64 inches, weights 1.92 lbs, and features Reson8 speaker chamber technology with passive subwoofer in order to provide you big, bold stereo sound. In addition, the versatile dock speaker also comes with alarm clock and FM radio functions. With the help of free iHome+Sleep app, you can also customize the alarm clock, while the built-in FM radio also features 6 FM radio station memory presets. The color changing LED’s can add color and mood to your favorite songs. Apart from that, as a docking station, iA17 also allows you to charge your iPhone or iPod, and the audio input lets you connect other music players with the dock speaker.

Action iPhone 4 Case

Like all kinds of sports such as cycling, snowboarding, skateboarding, running and etc? Then you might like to turn your iPhone 4 into an action camera with Action iPhone 4 case.

Action Case is a versatile protective case designed by Matt, a full time designer living in Costa Mesa. As we can see from the images, this is a clear hardshell case to protect the iPhone 4 from bumps and scratches. Most importantly, Active Case offers you an easy way to turn your iPhone 4 into an action camera using any GoPro mount, so you can mount your iPhone 4 to your head, helmet, bike, motorcycle, car or anything else that moves for your handsfree video recording.

At present, the designer of Action Case is raising fund on Kickstarter. Pledge $49 will let you own an iPhone 4 Action Case

JBL On Tour iTB Portable Bluetooth Speaker System

Need a wireless speaker to stream your favorite music from iPhone, iPod touch or iPad? Check out JBL On Tour iTB portable Bluetooth speaker system, maybe the circular sound station can meet your requirements.

JBL On Tour iTB is a portable, high-quality bluetooth wireless speaker system that measures 6-1/2 x 1-5/8 inches and weights 0.6kg. The portable audio system features 4 JBL Odyssey full-range neodymium transducers, plus computer-optimized equalization and optimized compression topology, in order to deliver you outstanding sound with with minimal distortion. And the speaker system also supports advanced A2DP and AVRCP bluetooth profiles.

On Tour iTB also comes with 30-pin connector and adjustable stand to hold your iPhone, iPod touch or iPad, so it doubles as a versatile docking station that allows you to charge your iDevice, answer calls handsfree, make FaceTime video calling and more, while the integrated 3.5mm audio input also allows you to connect the dock speaker with other music players with 3.5mm audio jack. Apart from that, the dock speaker system is powered by 4 AA batteries or via accompanying AC adapter.

JBL On Tour iTB portable Bluetooth speaker system is priced at $149.95 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Harman Online Store

8-in-1 Multi-Tool

We have featured several nice multi-tools, but if you need a pair of pliers, the 8-in-1 multi-tool may be more suitable for you.

This is a pocket-size portable multi-tool that measures 51 x 32 x 7mm and weights 40g. The multi-tool contains 8 practical tools in total, including pliers, wire cutter, wire stripper, wire crimper, bottle opener, metal rasp, flat screwdriver and Phillips screwdriver. And all the tools are folded for portability, while the key ring allows you to attach the portable tool kit to your keychain in order that you can use it any time. Apart from that, the multi-tool comes with a nylon case.

The 8-in-1 multi-tool is priced at $6.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to USBGeek for more details.

Quirky Cordlets Cable Organizer

The little creative product is designed by Stephen Stewart. As we can see from the images, Cordlet features a unique figure. On the top, there are two crossed slots that can hold your USB cable or other cords with the similar size, while the upper base slot allows you to warp the redundant cord onto it. Apart from that, the adhesive base lets you locate the cable manager at any position, even the back of the display.

Quirky Cordlets come in two colors, including white and charcoal. Each pack contains four Cordlets, and costs $9.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Quirky for full details.

World’s Only Turbine Powered Batmobile

Do you know how fast Batman‘s Batmobile goes? Check out world’s only turbine powered Batmobile, maybe you can find out the answer.

Casey Putsch, the founder of Putsch Racing spent five months on constructing the incredible Batmobile, which features the look of the original Batmobile in Batman 1989 film. And unlike other Batmobile replicas, the monster is powered by a Boeing turbine engine from a decommissioned military helicopter, therefore, no doubt, it’s the best Batmobile in real world

Black Diamond iPhone Dock

Want a wonderful gift for your girlfriend? If she loves jewelry, the huge black diamond should be a good candidate. Let’s go on checking the stunning iPhone dock.

This glaring black diamond is designed by Ken Ouyang, a Taipei-based designer and inventor. As we can see from the image, the black diamond is a practical and innovative iPhone charging dock. With the sphere iPhone dock, you can conveniently charge or sync your iPhone or iPod touch, most importantly, stunning array of colors on the surface of the sphere lets the charging or syncing full of fun, of course, it doubles as a wonderful mood light. Apart from that, the iPhone dock offers you creative platform where the developers can design various applications to improve the interactivity.

The designer of Black Diamond is raising fund on CKIE. Pledge $55 will let you own a Black Diamond iPhone dock. If you’re interested, jump to CKIE official site for more details.

WOW-Keys Keyboard for Computer, iPhone and iPod Touch

WOW-keys keyboard is a full-size QWERTY computer keyboard that measures 16 x 4.7 x 1-inch and weights 1.4 lbs. The keyboard is compatible with computers with Windows or Mac operating system, most importantly, it also work well with your iPhone and iPod. This means that you can input text into your iPhone or iPod with the keyboard with 12 iPhone hotkeys. While the iPhone dock on the keyboard allows you to charge or sync your iPhone and iPod touch. With matched app, your iPhone or ipod touch also become an integrated number-pad.

Scrabble Fridge Magnet Set

We know you have owned the classic word game and Scrabble apps, but if you want to start a new match on fridge door, the Scrabble fridge magnet set should be mire suitable for you.

This is a set of fridge magnets themed by Scrabble, one of the most popular word games in the world. Same as English-language Scrabble set, the Scrabble magnet set also contains over 100 thin Scrabble fridge magnet tiles in total, so it’s entirely possible to start a game of Scrabble on your fridge door, of course, first, you must prepare a board on the fridge door. The Scrabble tile measures 1″ x 1″, and is made of vinyl material. As we can see from the images, each fridge magnet features wood texture-like surface, and the letter and point value have been marked on the surface. In addition, you can also use these tiles to compose your messages on fridge door.

The Scrabble fridge magnet set is priced at $14 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Urban Outfitters for more details.

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iNecklace Open Source Wearable Electronic Pendant

We have introduced the world’s open source electronic cufflinks, but if that friend you want to send gift is a girl, apparently the open-source wearable electronic pendant iNecklace will be more suitable.

Same as iCufflinks, iNecklace is designed by Adafruit Industries, and as we can see from the images, the open source electronic necklace features a unique Apple power button design. Inside, the gorgeously machined aluminum pendant has a circuit board and a subtle pulsating LED powered by two CR1220 batteries. When activated, iNecklace will gently pulsate for up to 72 hours. And the open source feature allows you to customize iNecklace’s LED light. The open source wearable electronic pendant is CNC machined from the finest 6 series aluminum for durability and fashion. Apart from that, the LED pendant is on a 18-inch sterling silver 1.6mm diamond-cut curb chain treated to inhibit tarnishing.

iNecklace open source wearable electronic pendant is priced at $74.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to ThinkGeek for more details

Gum Container Spy Camera

Your friend think it’s a gum container? Apparently the purpose has reached. If you need a helper to detect your desk, the gum container spy camera should be a nice solution.

This is gum container shaped spy camera that measures 80mm tall by 52mm in diameter and weights 42g. As we can see from the images, the interesting spy camera looks like a real gum container with subtle details, but apparently it is much more powerful than real gum container. The built-in video camera with microphone can record videos in AVI format with a resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels at 30fps. The Integrated memory card slot supports microSD, T-Flash and microSDHC. Apart from that, after fully charged, the rechargeable battery can provide you 90 minutes of constant recording time. And the spy camera also supports motion detection and sound activation functions in order to preserve power.

The gum container spy camera is priced at $39.5 USD. If you’re interested, jump to USBGeek for more details.

Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard and Stand for Android Tablet

Want to gain more comfortable typing experience on your Android tablet? Check out Logitech’s latest Bluetooth keyboard and stand, maybe the combo can meet your requirements.

Logitech tablet keyboard is a practical combo containing Bluetooth keyboard and tablet stand dedicatedly designed for the Android tablets running Android 3.0+ mobile operating system. The Bluetooth keyboard combines the features of traditional keyboards and laptop keyboards in order to provide you more comfortable typing experience than the stiff virtual keyboard. The media shortcuts allow you conveniently control your playback. And the combo comes with a versatile tablet stand supporting both portrait and landscape viewing modes. When you’re on the go, the tablet stand doubles as a carrying case for protection of the wireless keyboard posted by 4 AAA batteries.

The Logitech combo of Bluetooth keyboard and stand for Android tablet is priced at $69.99 USD. If you’re interested, jump to Logitech official site for more details.