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Concrete business cards

David — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:07:30 +0000

This is a sure way to make an impression in a business meeting. Business cards made out of concrete. Classy.

XDModo Solar Window Charger for iPhone/iPod/iPad

David — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:55:03 +0000

You are on the train, your phone is running out of charge and there is no electricity… But wait, you have this innovative Solar Window Charger thingy. Stick it on the window (in direct sunlight ideally) and, hey presto, you can start charging your device. Genius.

€49.95 | More info

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

David — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:48:28 +0000

Ok, this camera has not yet been released, but on the spec alone (22.3 megapixel full-frame sensor, 61-point autofocus, 6fps burst shooting, ISO range of 100 to 25,600, dual memory card slots) + the EOS heritage, there is no doubt that this ticks pretty much all the boxes.

$3,500 | More info

Deglon Meeting Knife Set

David — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:33:02 +0000

Great design meets lethal cooking knives set. All of the 4 knives fit into each other. Stainless steel.

$745 | More info

Mypressi Twist Handheld Espresso Maker

David — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:25:51 +0000

Add a coffee capsule, twist and then let the high-pressure engineering do the work. You can use this when camping, or at the office or home. Apparently makes great coffee too…

$149.99 | More info

3D Printer: MakerBot Replicator

David — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:21:28 +0000

First saw one of these 3D printers at Bath University’s Innovation Centre in the summer. You can use it to build two-colour 3d models of pretty much anything you can think of / draw using CAD. This specific printer is made by MakerBot Industries and it has been refined over the last 2 years. And at $1,750, 3D printing is becoming affordable.

$1,750 | More info

Minuskull iPhone and iPad Speakers

David — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:45:49 +0000

This is a piece of art. Wood sculptured skull that happens to also be an iPhone/iPad compatible speaker. “A sound that kills” Designed by Paris-based Olivier Kuntzel and Florence Olivier.

€1,300 | More info

1965 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet

David — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:39:10 +0000

Yes, it is $85,000. But it is beautiful. It is extremely rare, And it was the car featured in The Hangover.

$85,0000 | More info

Amazing Faber Castell Video

David — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 18:41:03 +0000

This is not actually an object that pleases my eye, but only a video about an artist using a Faber Castell pen brilliantly. Just watch it to the end. Can you see what it is yet?

Gold Leica R3 50mm Camera

David — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:41:45 +0000

Top of the range, anniversary edition Leica camera. And in gold. What’s not to like?

$3,500 | More info